Though it may be premature to claim that robots are taking over the world, it's safe to say that invading your living room taking up space under the Christmas tree. Companies like Wow Wee Robotics are making innovative, fun robotic toys that are suitable for users of nearly any age. If you've decided to get a new robot for you, a friend, or family member, the hard part is deciding which bot is right for you. Read on to learn about the most popular robots in the market today.

Today, every electronic component you add to your home theater system, whether it be a TV, DVD player, DVR, cable box, or even game systems, all seem to come with their own remote control. Sooner or later, you may end up juggling eight or more remotes in order to operate your system. Tune in to PodCapsule #6 to get a better understanding of what a "universal" remote really is, how to set up a macro, how to finally conceal all your A/V components without limiting your ability to control them, and more! -hosted by Matt Whitlock Listen to The PodCapsuleTo save to your computer: Right click the download link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." Download WMA format optimized for Windows Media Player 9.3 MB Download AAC format for QuickTime, iTunes, and iPods 9.5 MB Download Universal MP3 format for all portable devices and PCs 9.2 MB SubscribeClick a badge below to subscribe to the TechLore PodCapsule. Don't forget to vote for the PodCapsule at your favorite podcast site! Show Summary, Segments, & Resources TechLore Time Machine - Do you know what the first wireless TV remote was? (3:00) Five Decades of Channel Surfing: History of the TV Remote Control 1955 Zenith Flashmatic Tuning, the ...

With $200 and a couple of free hours, you can install a convenient and energy-efficient lighting control system. Not so long ago, lighting control systems were only available in high-end or custom homes at a high installation cost. Today, new products and technologies put lighting control within reach of any...

I've mentioned before in my blog some of the wonderful robots that WowWee has created over the past several years and my fascination with them. The RS Media, a robot that plays music, takes pictures and videos, and records your voice is another product that should be launching next year. I've been lucky enough to play with it and it is truly amazing. In the meantime, Matt posted a great article about one of their more recent robots, the Robosapien V2. This article, Evolution of the Robosapien V2, is a great behind the scenes pictorial of many of the steps and phases they completed while 'birthing' the V2. Worth a quick look as you can actually see a product 'come to life'. With the holiday season upon us, it will also make a great Christmas gift for your kids. Also check out this related forum thread about Predictions, Rumors and Gossip about Robots.

You want your car to sound like a concert...right? If you want to get the best sound imaging from your car, Jexx has 4 killer tips to help you get that car audio system sounding its very best. Read on to learn more!

For most people who aren't fortunate enough to work in the consumer electronics industry, it's not all that easy to get "hands-on" with the latest gadgets and games until they hit the store shelves.  Even then, the only people you get to talk to are the store representatives.  Enter DigitalLife. DigitalLife is a trade show specifically for consumers to come check out cool stuff, and hear directly from the companies who make the products!  The event is October 12-15 at the Javits Center in New York City, and it’s free to attend!  Click on the tickets page, then enter this code: INSIDER  I'll be there with bells on.  Well, bells and Slingboxes and digital cameras and cell phones and Xbox 360s and ...

Robots continue to seem to be appearing everywhere now in my life.  As I was walking past Radio Shack, the little Robopet caught my eye as I walked by.  Thought is was funny that they put the 'doggy' in the window.  I've played with him too, and he is pretty cute.  The kids love him as does my wife who doesn't want to get a 'real' doggy.  It's a good substitute for all. By the way, you'll also notice that the picture is black and white.  For some reason, my Treo 650 won't take color pictures anymore.  Need to look into why. 

Maybe you're at Best Buy... Maybe you're surfing the internet... Maybe you're browsing through a Crutchfield magazine... all in hopes of finding a head unit that fits you. I find that the major reason one head unit brand is more expensive than another is...