Is The Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote ($350), the utimate remote control? Lets take a look. The Ultimate is a IR/RF/Bluetooth remote that will allow you to manage up to 15 devices. It has a 2.4″ touchscreen that has functionality similar to your iPhone, so you can scroll, swipe and use taps to get to the icons you’re looking for. You can set different commands on the buttons for either short or long presses. Other features include vibration, backlit buttons, tilt sensor and direct control over Philips Hue lighting systems. With the included Hub, you can control your IR/RF devices and Bluetooth games systems like PS3, Nintendo Wii, Wii U, and XBox 360. There is also an App available to turn your Smartphone into a remote. Sounds pretty Ultimate to me.
If you’re looking for a robotic companion. You may have just missed the boat. Pepper: The Emotional Robot ($1700+) sold out in just minutes. Over 1,000 models were made available to consumers in Japan. Along with the $1700 price tag there is also a $200 monthly data and insurance fee. Pepper is just about four […]