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12 hrs ago | LinuxDevices.com

Cortex-A8 COM offers extended temperature support

Italian embedded Linux firm Dave announced a CPU module based on Texas Instruments' ARM Cortex-A8-based AM3505 and AM3517 system-on-chips . The 2.7 x 2/0-inch "Lizard" module offers connectivity including CAN, I2C, Ethernet, and serial I/O, provides extended temperature support, and is available with a Linux-ready evaluation board.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, CPU

17 hrs ago | PR-inside.com

Esquire Design House Wins Four Prestigious Awards from the Custom Audio Video Installation Industry

DSI Entertainment Systems was on hand to receive the awards for: Best Large Home Theater Best Integrated Home Best Hidden Installation The magnificent $15 million newly constructed 7,400 square foot house, designed by award-winning architects Xorin Balbes and Paul Ashley of TempleHome, is located in the stylish and sophisticated Hollywood Hills, in ...

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Related Topix: Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles Metro, West Hollywood, CA, Interior Design, Arts

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Nation's Building News

November 16, 2009 - Follow Home Technologies Path to Future Sales

While many home builders and home automation professionals believe that staying current with the home technology that home buyers want will cultivate success in any home market, that may not be enough in today's tough housing environment.

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Related Topix: Computers, Waynesfield, OH

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Brown Deer

Milwaukee/NARI Experts Know Technology is a Permanent Resident in Homes

High-tech is highly personal. It used to be that technology in homes amounted to one-size-fits-all mass media, such as radio or network TV, broadcast into homes for all ages to enjoy at the same time.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee Metro, Home, Home Remodeling, Audio and Video, Electronics

Wed Nov 18, 2009

XML Journal

Common Language for Smart Devices Envisioned by Newly Launched...

Smart devices, smart grids, smart motors and a myriad of other "smart" technological advances will be unable to "talk" to one another, resulting in chaotic communications structures - " unless standards are developed to enable, monitor, and ensure interoperable interfaces to the network.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

HiddenWires

Cytech adds Italian language version to Comfort Intelligent Home System

Cytech Europe's COMFORT INTELLIGENT HOME SYSTEM now speaks Italian so all the home automation and security system voice responses can be heard in Italian instead of the standard English language version.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

JAVA Developer's Journal

HomeGrid Forum Strengthens Smart Grid Commitment Through New Liasions ...

On the heels of its recent appointment of a Smart Grid-focused working group, the organization today announced new liaison agreements with the Demand Response Smart Grid Coalition and Z-Wave Alliance.

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Related Topix: Non-Profit

HiddenWires

Vantage Introduces WebPoint 2.1 Update for its Remote Access Software

Vantage, a leading provider of home automation solutions for luxury homeowners, introduced today WebPoint 2.1, the feature-packed update to its remote access software.

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Related Topix: iPhone, Cameras

PlanetAnalog.com

Signal Chain Basics (Part 35): Ant--a unique option for wireless sensor networking

Understand this emerging standard for ultra-low power sensor nets, and how it relates to other standards Earlier in the Signal Chain Basics series, we published a few articles ranging from the lower layers of these short-range, low-power wireless solutions to the application layer.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Automated Home

10 Smart Home Christmas Gift Ideas

It's not easy to buy something for the gadget lover who already seems to have everything - so here are 10 easy Christmas gift ideas - either to buy for your loved one or too leave a subtle hint for the clueless looking for something for you! Smart Home gifts from under 20 to over 700... 1. SanDisk 16GB USB Micro Cruzer [17.99] Everyone needs a USB ...

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Related Topix: iPod

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Freshmeat

DIY Zoning 3.0

DIY Zoning is a set of tools and instructions for controlling a state-of-the-art HVAC system.

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AME Info

Pyxis Controls launches NaviGo in Middle East

Bahrain: 3 hours, 44 minutes ago Pyxis Controls, specialist in building management and home automation, announced the launch of NaviGo, a real breakthrough innovation in home entertainment.

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Related Topix: Bahrain, World News, Middle East, Audio and Video, Electronics

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

New website, HomeAutomationGeorgia.com is launched by Audio Intersection in Canton, Georgia

WOODSTOCK, GA, November 11, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Audio Intersection is a Canton, Georgia based company that sells home theater televisions, receivers, speaker systems and offers professional home automation design and installation services to luxury homeowners and consumers.

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Related Topix: Canton, GA, Woodstock, GA, Marketing, Atlanta, GA

www.automatedhome.co.uk | Otto-Mate

Just Add Power's HDMI Over IP Solution Explained

Just Add Power's new HDMI over IP solution is a "game changing" system that converts a HiDef signal to packet data meaning it can be sent across a normal Ethernet LAN...

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

CNET News.com

iControl adds home energy services to broadband

Would you be willing to pay for home security services if they could also help cut your electricity bills? In a nutshell, that's what start-up iControl is pitching to consumers with its energy management software and home automation gear.

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Internet Evolution

The Web Streamlines Home Automation

Years ago, the thought of being able to control what goes on at home when you're not there was unheard-of. If planning to leave for the day, most folks were forced to leave a light on, turn the heat down, and lock up before they went out.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, iPhone, Social Software

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Associated Content

Review of the Trane Remote Energy Management Thermostat

Home automation has been available for a while now but the makers of Trane and Schlage have taken to a different level with this new piece of remote technology.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Business Wire India

Legrand Converges Technology and Design to Launch 'Arteor' Range of Wiring Devices

A Fusion of Art, Technology and Design, Arteor Adds a New Dimension to the Market for Wiring Devices and Home Automation Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Thursday, November 05, 2009 -- Legrand India - a subsidiary of Euro 4.1 bn Legrand Group, the world specialist in products and systems for wiring devices - today unveiled its latest and ...

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Related Topix: World News, India, Interior Design, Arts, Marketing

Tue Nov 03, 2009

HiddenWires

HAI Adds Touchscreen Control and Energy Management to DSC PowerSeries Security Panels

Home Automation, Inc. , leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products has announced the improved integration between HAI's Lumina central lighting and home automation product line and Tyco's DSC PowerSeries security panels, allowing Touchscreen control and energy management.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Electronic House

a Diy Green Machine of a Home

Or did you want the Info and Answers Feature 17 Scary Blu-rays for Halloween Looking for a high-definition movie marathon this weekend? Here are our picks for the scariest movies available on Blu-ray Disc.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Bronchitis, Health, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, California

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