Looking for a tablet that can be used as a remote control for your TV or other home theater gear? CNET rounds up its top picks. Xiomara Blanco Associate Editor / Reviews - Tablets and monitors Xiomara ...

Home universal remote controller Blumoo has gained a new Android app, spreading the multifunction controller to Google's smartphone and tablet OS, while at the same time giving its iOS app an update.

There have been more and more remote control apps coming out for the Android platform as of late, and it should come as no surprise as the hardware inside most or all devices these days almost begs ...

An IR blaster for controlling TVs, stereos and the like has been a somewhat treasured feature of some Samsung flagships up until recently. Starting with the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3, fans could use ...

The dawn of the Internet of Things is upon us. However, even if household appliances and everyday objects are increasingly becoming connected, not all devices are already capable of connecting to the ...

I've found that I can use the Nexus 7 for everything I want to do pretty well, but I do enjoy the 10 inch form factor for some things... The reality is, if you can afford it, there is room for both.

Amazon’s latest hardware product is the Fire TV Blaster. Priced at $34.99, the Amazon Fire TV Blaster improves IR control for an existing setup. Unlike other Amazon Fire TV devices, the Amazon IR ...

My bone stock Samsung tab shit the bed during a pushed f/w update. I'm disinclined to buy another Samsung but do like their Watch On app. What other brand incorporates IR? Thanks.

Bertel is a Linux user who likes budget smartphones more than flagships, uses a custom ROM, and gets his apps from F-Droid. When he isn't writing short stories for Android Police, you might find him ...

Samsung's best TVs announced at CES 2012 are able to control your cable box via a Bluetooth IR blaster module. David reviews TVs and leads the Personal Tech team at CNET, covering mobile, software, ...