IBM is showing its interest in the connected home by developing a host of cloud services and solutions for the connected home market. At this year’s IFA show in Germany they showcased prototypes of different cloud solutions and services that they can give to connected device manufacturers and related services providers. They said there is a lot to gain from using a common services delivery platform based on industry standards.
Western Digital has introduced three new external hard drives; My Passport Essential portable hard drive, My Passport Essential SE portable hard drive, and My Book Essential external hard drive. All three drive families come in a variety of capacities and offer USB 3.0 connectivity, the latest and fastest USB connection. Also available is the highest industry capacity, which is available at 3TB, in addition to 1 and 2 TB capacities.
For those of us who haven’t got a home LAN moving from room to room to transfer data can be a bit annoying. This is why LaCie has released a new Wi-Fi network attached storage solution the LaCie Wireless Space. Now you can connect to the LaCie Wireless Space from anywhere in your home to store or retrieve your file from a Mac or PC. It is already available in Europe and is due in the US next month – October.
Toshiba introduces a new range of 4G WiMAX laptops with Built-in Intel Wireless Display technology makes it possible for users to wirelessly connect the laptop to a big screen HDTV and enjoy digital content. The new range has the latest Intel Core processors, optional NVIDIA GeForce graphic cards, HD TruBrite widescreen and harman/kardon speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio technology. Prices start from $804.99 to $1,079.99 MSRP depending on the model and specification.
Microsoft has release a new mouse, which they say is design for the mobile lifestyle. The new mouse is called the Arc Touch Mouse, and offers ergonomic flexibility: it flattens or Arc when you want it to and features Microsoft’s touch scroll technology for easy navigation. The Arc Touch Mouse will not be available until Christmas in the US (pre-order at Amazon.com) and full availability by January 2011. The expected sale Retail price is $69.95 (US).
Remember when Digital Photo Frames first came out, only able to hold a few hundred photos; things have move on in the short time since then. With the increase in microchip performance and the ability to store more data in less space; Sony is now offering us the S-Frame, the latest in its range of Digital Photo Frames. On the new S-Frames you can store photos and play your home videos instead of keeping them on your computer.
Philips has increased its list of Home Control appliances with the release of Philips Home Control Dual. The new Home Control remote will be come the tool of choice for those who want one device that will offer the service of a mouse, keyboard and remote all-in-one without the bulk. The DUAL features a QWERTY keyboard, gesture control, pointer, touchpad, 4 directional keys, and an optical sensor to manipulate an on-screen cursor and form fields without switching devices.
3view and MaxLinear have announced that they are collaborating on the development of a HD Digital TV Recorder, a hybrid IPTV and DVB-T2 set top box for 3view. The new device is to be deployed in the UK, and will enable users to view and record free content on over 50 HD TV channels and IPTV (Internet protocol TV), and will feature an integrated Sky Player and BBC iPlayer allow users to "catch up" on previously broadcasted TV shows on these two networks.
Control4 has unveiled a new product in its range of home control systems, which will put home control at your finger tip. The new in-wall touch screen solution is called Control4 InfinityEdge Touch Screen. With variable connection and powered options and intercom capability, the InfinityEdge is an ideal solution for those renovating or building a new home.
For those of us who have limited space but need a PC, for the kid’s room or home office, Shuttle has release its latest range of XS35 slim PC. These slim line PCs are also ideal to fit in with the rest of the equipment in your home entertainment centre. The XS35 is a high performance small form factor PC and are available in three different configurations: High Definition, Media and Everyday.