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i-Got-Control iPhone Universal Remote

3 Comments / Audio/Video, Home Theater, Gizmo of the Day, Phones / By Doug Felteau / June 9, 2010

Give your dad a universal remote control for Father’s Day with this iPhone utility that plugs into the dock connector and, using an app from the iTunes app store, turns the iPhone into a universal remote control.

The i-Got-Control Universal Remote allows you to use your iPhone as… you guessed it… a universal remote. Unlike that crappy universal remote that came with your cable box, the i-Got-Control allows you to control thousands of different devices via an intuitive touchscreen interface. If for some reason the obscure contraption you own isn’t on the list, you can learn its codes and save them as a new device.

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Price: $69.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

RedEye turns your iPhone into a Universal Remote Control

1 Comment / Audio/Video, Home Theater, Gizmo of the Day, Phones / By Khalid Hosein / May 5, 2010

Here’s another product to turn your iPhone into a Universal Remote, the RedEye. RedEye’s device hooks up to the devices you want to control (like your TV, cable box, DVR, etc.), and the RedEye iPhone app (free download) controls them over your WiFi network.

As long as you have WiFi signal, you can control other RedEye-connected devices in other rooms in your house. Think about it – you forgot to turn off the TV. No need to go back to the living room – a few swipes and you’re done.
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Rē App turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a Universal Remote Control

2 Comments / Audio/Video, Home Theater, Gizmo of the Day, Phones, Portable, Software / By Khalid Hosein / May 3, 2010

The NewKinetix Rē iPhone accessory together with the Rē App turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a Universal Remote Control. If you haven’t gotten a decent universal remote (like the Logitech Harmony), then consider outfitting your iPhone.

The accessory plugs into your iPhone’s connector and the Rē App (free download from the App Store) makes setup easy with its database of IR codes so you don’t need to manually program it based on your other remotes. The app allows for macros so you for example, program one-button for turning on the TV, cable box, and DVR all in one go.

Maintain favorite lists, channels and take your universal remote anywhere you go.

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Price: $69.99
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RC MINI Cooper S Convertible

Automotive, Gaming & Toys, Gizmo of the Day / By William Appleyard / June 3, 2009

Don’t you wish you had a convertible as summer is here, perhaps a Mini Cooper Convertible? If you don’t have that kind of cash, then how about a remote control Mini Cooper?!

Our recent round up of spy cameras inspired us to go find some new RC autos. This is the RC MINI Cooper Convertible – costing only $25 and an exact 1:43 replica (body work only – don’t expect to find a tiny BMW engine in there powering it!) of a real one it is almost as good fun as driving around in the real thing!

It has a top speed of 150mph 0.1m/s? plus special turbo boost on the remote and has fully functioning headlines – just like a real one!

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Price: $25.00
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Remote Control Jousting Knights

Gaming & Toys, Gizmo of the Day / By Doug Felteau / April 20, 2008

One of my all-time favorite arcade games is Joust, but I’m just a poor Geek and can’t afford full-sized arcade games like the Chief Gadgeteer so I have to settle with these little remote control Jousting Knights.

Each set includes two R/C horses, lances, and two brave riders. The goal is simple: knock your opponent off their horse. Because when you do, their control over their horse stops (so they can’t cheat!) All you need is floor space, and you can form tournaments of your own. Since tournaments usually lasted days and days, think of all the work you can ignore as you joust! Could a nobler goal than procrastination exist for the office? We think not. Tilt away, ladies and gentlemen, tilt away!

Gimmie!

Suggested Price: $34.99