GE-slash-Jasco may not be the first brand name that jumps to your mind when thinking of universal remotes, however the “economical” end of the market is huge and they’ve been a strong player for many years. Today at CES they’re introducing a new 6-device hard buttoned remote called the GE 6-in-1 Universal DVR Remote. Read more...

Updated! Remote Technologies Inc. is branching out with a new marketing identify under the Pro Control name and a completely new series of products targeted to custom installers. To begin, four products will be offered: a pair of hybrid touchscreen/hard buttoned remotes, plus two sophisticated RF control processors. Read more...

Audiovox, the brand name behind many other brand names, has announced a pair of basic universal remotes at CES 2010. The first is a model from RCA with voice-enabled control, and the second is a One For All with SmartControl. Read more...

The second product announced today that promises to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into a full-featured universal remote control is the Rē from NewKinetix. The Rē supports macros, learning, a preprogrammed code database, and nearly unlimited devices. Read more...

It would appear that the iPhone and iPod Touch universal remote market is starting to heat up. The first announcement comes from L5 Technology, who has developed a small add-on piece of hardware and an App compatible with all iPhone and iPod Touch models, which turns the devices into a full featured universal remote control. Read more...

RTI doesn’t normally exhibit at CES. I’m not even sure it’s happened in the past. However RTI’s press agency recently sent out a bit of a teaser email, claiming that the company will be exhibiting. And cross-referencing that with the official CES 2010 exhibitor list has revealed that they will indeed be there, but not under the usual Remote Technologies Inc. name. Read more...

The first official remote control-related press release from CES 2010 comes from Amulet Devices, an Irish company that you might remember from last year's CES coverage when the company announced their first product, a voice-enabled remote that allowed users to talk to their computers. This year the company has come up with a new version, dubbed the Windows 7 Amulet Voice Remote, with an all-new design. Read more...

Now available, our CEDIA Expo 2009 Virtual Tour offers a taste of what it's like to be at CEDIA in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as showing you the latest in universal remote controls. This year our report features interviews with 4 of the biggest names in remote controls, all talking about their newest offerings. Read more...

* OK, one string – you may have to learn something! Also be sure to check out the new MX-5000, KP-4000 and MRX-1. Read more...

Two new remotes from GE/Jasco today. First is a simple budget clicker that offers one-touch access to favorite TV channels; the second is an advanced 12-device home theater model with Z-Wave control for lighting and thermostats. Read more...