Motorola today unveiled the NYXboard remote, which combines the traditional remote control form with a full keyboard to create a more intuitive navigational experience for sophisticated interactive TV services as well as traditional linear TV. The NYXboard packs in a compact QWERTY keyboard on the rear side and a standard cable box remote on the front side. Users can use the keyboard function to navigate content in the Internet Era of TV, such as searching through larger and more complex on-demand libraries or accessing web content on the TV. The Motorola NYXboard will be available by the end of 2010. Read more
TiVo has rolled out the QWERTY TiVo Slide Remote that features a finger-friendly slideout keyboard allowing faster and easier text entry for Search, YouTube, RSS and more. The remote also offers a more powerful signal thanks to the built-in Bluetooth and provides increased range and strength to accommodate clutter-free setups inside cabinets. What’s more, there is also a light sensor that automatically activates glow feature on backlit keys and keyboard, so you never have to turn on a light. The TiVo QWERTY Slide Remote is compatible with all TiVo Series3, TiVo HD/HD XL, and Premiere/Premiere XL boxes. [TiVo]
With the success of the Wii, and with all of the other major video game companies releasing their own motion based components, it only makes sense that someone would come along and make one for the PC. This FlingPC Remote can be used for games but can be used to control many other operations as well. It includes vibration feedback, a gyro sensor, trigger button and even a Nunchuk-style analog control stick. It will be available for $109 and special games that are made exclusively for this remote will be available as well. [Brando]
If you’re cool like the rest of us and have let past relationships ruined by Mario Kart get ready to part with your $25.99. These uber cool Mario Kart R/C cars come in 4 options and you can choose between Mario, Luigi, Yoshi or Browser. You can move them forward, backward, left and right, use the dash button for a burst, and control them from 5 feet away. Each car comes with a happy banana peel and a Koopa Troopa shell that can be used as obstacles on your racetrack work desktop. So join the next generation of bad drivers and grab it now at ThinkGeek. Read more
If you are unsatisfied with the 16GB USB Swiss Army Knife, then check out the latest super-capable Swiss Army knife that can open garages. Dubbed as the Victorinox Swiss Army Remote, the knife comes with a remote allowing you to open garage doors, switch off the lights, turn off the alarm and do a lot more with a press of a button. The Swiss Army Remote retails for £60 ($99) and will be available from September 2010. Video after the jump. Read more
The new Logitech Harmony 700 Remote supports for 5000+ bands and 225,000+ devices and has a built-in color screen that shows you icons for your favorite channels. Logitech claims that this remote can control “virtually any IR home-electronic device,” from Betamax to Blu-ray. Priced at just $149.99, the Logitech Harmony 700 is powered by rechargeable AA batteries that can be recharged via USB port. [Blogitech]
URC has rolled out the first universal remote control with haptic feedback. Dubbed as the URC MX-5000, the remote boasts a 2.7-inch touchscreen that provides a “‘very satisfying sensation” when you press one of the onscreen buttons. The URC MX-5000 also supports WiFi, narrowband RF and IR, an included base station to accommodate various IR and RS-232 components, and a built-in rechargeable battery with its charging base. Pricing has not yet been released, but URC says the MSRP will be less than $1,500. [CEPro]
Monster will release the MCC AV50 Home Theater Controller this month. It is actually a tabletop universal remote control that comes in a portable game console-like design. The device features a Web-based setup, and simple touch commands like “Play a DVD” or “Listen to Satellite Radio.” The Monster MCC AV50 will retail for $49.95 a pop. [Gizmodo]
The RC Flying Saucer from ThinkGeek comes equipped with a built in accelerometer that allows the flying saucer to sense tilt on two axes and adjust the power of each propeller to keep it flying. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. ThinkGeek’s RC Flying Saucer retails for $100. [Product Page] Read more
Draganflyer X6 R/C Helicopter is designed for aerial photography and video. It allows more frequent recon missions at a fraction of the cost of larger surveillance aircraft. Its anti-vibration camera mount is made to hold digital cameras (Night Vision/Thermal/Standard), Hi-Def camcorder, and weapons, offering 90 degrees of remote controlled tilt, while GPS technology will automatically hold the copter steady at one position. The GPS feeds positioning data into the remote control’s LCD from which you get execute variety of tactile controls. It can climb 23 feet per second, turn 90 degrees in the same time or do fly-bys at 30 MPH. To get this cool recon copter, you will need to contact Draganflyer for price, availability and particulars about differing camera modules selection. [DraganFly VIA PeepCulture]
