Looking for a tablet that can be used as a remote control for your TV or other home theater gear? CNET rounds up its top picks. Xiomara Blanco Associate Editor / Reviews - Tablets and monitors Xiomara ...

Home universal remote controller Blumoo has gained a new Android app, spreading the multifunction controller to Google's smartphone and tablet OS, while at the same time giving its iOS app an update.

What do you do when you lose the remote control to your TV? Or what if you want to control your entertainment center, air conditioner, and security camera from one place? In both instances, you can ...

An IR blaster for controlling TVs, stereos and the like has been a somewhat treasured feature of some Samsung flagships up until recently. Starting with the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3, fans could use ...

I've found that I can use the Nexus 7 for everything I want to do pretty well, but I do enjoy the 10 inch form factor for some things... The reality is, if you can afford it, there is room for both.

Amazon’s latest hardware product is the Fire TV Blaster. Priced at $34.99, the Amazon Fire TV Blaster improves IR control for an existing setup. Unlike other Amazon Fire TV devices, the Amazon IR ...

The dawn of the Internet of Things is upon us. However, even if household appliances and everyday objects are increasingly becoming connected, not all devices are already capable of connecting to the ...

My bone stock Samsung tab shit the bed during a pushed f/w update. I'm disinclined to buy another Samsung but do like their Watch On app. What other brand incorporates IR? Thanks.

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