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1 hr ago | Machine Design

Programmable-logic controllers

Two new controllers have joined the Jazz 2 Series, the JZ20-R16 and JZ20-R10. The controllers feature 48K ladder-logic memory and a built-in mini USB programming port.

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5 hrs ago | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Waukesha Builder, Belman Homes first to offer Nexia home automation system as a standard feature

In January of 2013, Belman Homes has been offering Nexia automation system as standard feature in homes in southeastern Wisconsin Waukesha custom home builders , Belman Homes is the first to offer Nexia home automation system as a standard feature in all southeastern Wisconsin homes that they build.

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Related Topix: Waukesha, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Waukesha County, WI

Mon May 20, 2013

Electronic Engineering Times Asia

TI's debuts Cortex-M3 powered Zigbee SoC

It supports ZigBee PRO, ZigBee Smart Energy and ZigBee Home Automation and lighting standards to deliver interoperability with existing and future ZigBee products.

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Broadbandreports

Monday Morning Links -

Anyone allowing their ISP to run their home automation system has rocks in their head.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Electronic House

Presents Webinar on Home Automation

If you've ever marveled at the high-tech automation in many of the homes featured in Electronic House and wanted to learn more about the subject, now is your chance.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, CPU

Fri May 17, 2013

The Miami Herald

Added security is benefit of home automation

We live in a world of gadgets. For many of us, electronics - smartphones, tablets, audio/video components are a major part of our daily lives.

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Related Topix: Computers, Round Rock, TX, Facebook, iPod touch App, iPad App, iPhone and iPad App, iPhone App, iPhone

Freshnews

Keen Home Inc., Creator of the Keen Vent, Pursues Capital Raise

Keen Home Inc., developer of home automation products and services, has announced that it is in pursuit of raising capital to complete the development of its Keen Vent, a wirelessly networked home air vent system.

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Thu May 16, 2013

HiddenWires

ETSI Publishes Specification for Ultra Low Energy DECT Intended for...

ETSI has published the first Technical Specification on DECT ULE , a low power consumption radio technology intended for home automation and other Machine-to-Machine applications.

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Digital Trends

WeMo sensors now supports IFTTT on multiple devices

Looks like the automated logic IFTTT is getting a lot of love this week. After yesterday's announcement that the Philips Hue smart lightbulb will now support the service, Belkin has also updated its WeMo line to allow IFTTT control on multiple devices.

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Related Topix: Recipes

Tue May 14, 2013

The Beaumont Enterprise

Best Home Automation Companies in Texas for 2013 Announced by TopConsumerReviews.com

Best Home Automation Companies in Texas for 2013 Announced by TopConsumerReviews.com The team at TopConsumerReviews.com analyzes a long list of home automation systems each year and found that for 2013, home automation systems with the latest technology, external access, affordable pricing as well as flexible expansion options brought the ... (more)

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Freshnews

Home Control for Everyone - the New INSTEON Hub Makes Home Control Easy with iOS and Android apps

INSTEON , manufacturers of the best-selling, most reliable home automation and control technology, today announced that the new INSTEON Hub is now shipping, featuring many hardware and software enhancements.

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Microwave Engineering Online

ETSI publishes first specification for Ultra Low Energy DECT aimed at the M2M market

ETSI has published the first Technical Specification on DECT ULE , a low power consumption radio technology intended for home automation and other Machine-to-Machine applications.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Home Theater

Sony STR-DA5800ES A/V Receiver

Price : $2,100 At A Glance : Free iOS and Android remote control apps Built-in Control4 home automation controller Four Easy Automation multi-parameter programmable scenes A chimera is a mythical animal consisting of parts from various other animals.

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Related Topix: Audio and Video, Electronics, Speakers

Electronic House

VoicePod Voice Control for The Home Now Available

The VoicePod by HouseLogix is finally available for integration in your home. Just say "give me VoicePod," and it's yours.

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Related Topix: iPod touch App, iPad App, Twitter, iPhone and iPad App, iPhone App, iPhone

Patch.com

Redondo's Priciest Homes: 717 Esplanade

Listed for sale on May 7, the property at 717 Esplanade in South Redondo Beach is now on the market for a whopping $14.25 million.

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Related Topix: Redondo Beach, CA, Home Listing, Home

Automated Home

Control4 Announces New Wireless Lighting Control Family

Control4 have announced a new family of of wireless lighting control products. The company says they reduce programming complexity and are ideal for both for retrofit and new build projects.

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Sat May 11, 2013

The Globe and Mail

Smart Home is where the Honda is

It's amazing what the automotive industry has achieved in the last few years in terms of energy efficiency.

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Related Topix: Civil Aircraft, Aircraft, Honda HondaJet, Honda Aircraft, Honda Civic, Coupe, Wagon, Hybrid, Honda, Hatchback, Honda Fit, Sedan, Automakers, Honda Motor Co, Nissan Leaf, Nissan

Fri May 10, 2013

EETimes

VoicePod Speech Recognition Device Enables Hands-Free Home Control

VoicePod adds both voice recognition and speech synthesis capabilities to popular home control systems such as Control4.

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HiddenWires

Control4 Announces New Wireless Lighting Control Family

New smart lighting family features stylish design, enables extensive customization, and provides broad flexibility for home and commercial automation.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Information Technology

Could the First 'Killer' Home Automation Application be No Cost Internet Parental Controls?

Chicago, IL, May 09, 2013 -- HIPOM is an innovative new startup using home automation technology to tackle the rapidly rising problem of tech addiction among children.

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Related Topix: Digital Video Recorders, Electronics