Perhaps the most novel non-gaming function of the tablet-esque controller is its IR-based universal remote control ability -- the GamePad can be used to control your HDTV (well, "most" HDTVs) in some basic, but very important, ways.
OPTiM's Optimal Remote service, used by over 12 million, also helps Japan-based wireless providers remote operate customer phones to resolve IT issues.
There are several advantages and a couple of drawbacks to remote server-based systems.
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And Best Buy were criticized by numerous writers and academics based on the view that remote working makes jobs more attractive and people more satisfied.
Back in March, Switched On discussed a number of Kickstarter projects (all of which have now shipped) that extended sensor-based monitoring and notification to remote locations (provided there was WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity).
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The long-running TV series has been narrated by the likes of former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan -- not bad for an unassuming kid's show whose setting is based on the windy and remote Isle of Man, which floats between Scotland and Northern Ireland in the middle of the Irish Sea.
The drone, which is autonomous rather than remote controlled, is based on a quadrocopter design.
They offer several different approaches to integrating collaborative capabilities into the IT infrastructure: standalone on-premise application platforms, remote or cloud-based hosted applications, components that integrate directly into other enterprise tools or those that integrate into enterprise portals and web sites.
Unlike many large fixed-wing drones, which are flown under remote control by ground-based pilots, a modified K-MAX flies autonomously along a programmed course using GPS to navigate via specified way points.
He added that the shift towards smartphones and tablets had led to a rise in demand for such centres as consumers made use of remote computers to provide cloud-based services.
"Skype is a nightmare for law-enforcement agencies" because of its encryption, says David Vincenzetti, chief executive of Milan-based HackingTeam, which sells a program called Remote Control System that works on computers, smartphones and Blackberries.
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Under this new partnership, engineers at BAE Systems will work with Edinburgh-based Aquamarine to develop an intelligent diagnostic system and remote ballasting mechanism for the Oyster.
Harmony remote sales fell off by 55 percent based on units, although a focus on higher end devices like the new Touch meant revenue declined only 24 percent.
Immersion technology, Afshar said, is a logical next step in video gaming, which already is being transformed by 3-D screens and movement-based controls, such as those found on the remote-free Kinect from Microsoft.
The iGUGU InterneTV system consists of an innovative, compact handheld wireless remote control, wireless or cable-based options to connect the PC to the television, and an easy-to-use, powerful, software application that aggregates free and subscription-based content on the Internet, giving users the ability to search, catalog and play more content than any other solution on the market.
This means enterprise users now have a three-way choice for office productivity: remote delivery of desktop applications, browser-based cloud solutions like Google Docs or the native, Microsoft-compatible LibreOffice suite that comes pre-installed.
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It will deliver broadband coverage from space and connect users in remote areas across Europe not served by wire-based networks.
LogMeIn (NASDAQ: LOGM) provides essential cloud-based services to individuals, businesses, and IT organizations for remote access, collaboration, customer care, and remote IT management.
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One MWC exhibitor GENBAND, a U.S.-based company that provides technology which can be used to create remote working environments, said Yahoo's move was understandable, but the problems it faces could be overcome with better technology.
"The Hard Nut, " an alternative take on the ballet by the Brooklyn-based Mark Morris Dance Group featuring groovy 1960s dance moves and a remote-controlled rat, canceled performances in Berkeley, Calif.
This growing adoption of outsourcing services is seen as a first step toward moving to a cloud-based model, as companies become more comfortable with the concept of remote services delivery.
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The bottom line for now is that the remote is mostly just used during the optional TV-based setup (not optional if you choose to use WiFi), but there is a lot of potential here.
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The company provides remote IT support to its customers and their servers are occasionally based here too.
"By allowing for remote telecommuting, we're not limited simply to candidates based around our offices, " she said.
People Power, a Palo Alto-based startup, offers products for manufacturers and service providers that focus on remote monitoring and control through mobile devices.
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Oltio is a mobile payment service provider based in South Africa and will offer MasterCard?s open loop and remote payments solutions to merchants in the country.
He said the Irving, Texas-based company has already altered its training program and procedures on the use of remote-control valves that can be used to shut down pipelines quickly when accidents occur.
Virginia based company Laser Light Communications plans to launch a constellation of 12 satellites to connect remote and mobile platforms like ships to internet via lasers.
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Other stalwarts rush to a future of cloud-based computing, with most of our business and personal lives moving into huge, remote data centers accessible via Web browsers.
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