Remote controls were invented because people were too lazy to get up and change the channel. The inVoca 3.0 Voice-Activated IR Remote encourages television watchers to become even lazier. With the InVoca, you don't even have to push a button to switch channels. The remote learns the voices of up to four users and can recognize up to 50 commands. The remote will also control VCRs, DVD players, the cable box, a satellite receiver and your home theater system. The coolest of its commands would have to be saying "Movietime" which will power up your TV and DVD player and even open up the DVD tray.

TVersity is a neat free application that lets you do all the things that DRM supporting companies don't want you to be able to do. For example, the software lets you stream DIVX files from your PC to your XBox 360 or PS3. It also lets you play internet audio, image and video streams, RSS feeds and podcasts on to your TV. You can enter your own urls or select from bundled audio and video guides, and you also get to play your entire PC's media collection on your connected device. The basic rule is that if it can play in Windows Media Player, TVersity will enable it to play on your TV.

The In-Dash Car Stereo isn't just a bargain, it's also a useful entertainment center piece for your car. The In-Dash DVD player also has an AM/FM radio, a TV tuner for access to local stations and a 3 inch display screen. It's also got a smart removable faceplate so you don't have to worry about it luring thieves in to your car. A remote control, filter and fuse box cable is included all for just $79.99.

Setting up a complete home entertainment system is a very complicated under taking  - between choosing components and setting up all the equipment and cables it can be pretty overwhelming. The ITC One is a truly unique all in one system that contains a X-box 360 with HD DVD player, a HD PVR, AMX Netlinx Control system, a Bryston Digital Surround Processor, ICEpower High End D-Class Amplifiers, a 4.3″front touch screen, an Ipod video dock and a remote control. Granted, the $19,900 will keep this out of average people's homes, but we are still digging this all-in-one concept a whole lot.

Coby's TF-DVD1296 isn't the most stylish portable DVD player we've ever seen, but where it lacks in stylishness, it makes up in practicality. The TF-DVD1296 has a 5.6" full color LCD screen that will play DVDs, or TV stations. It also features an AM/FM radio,  it can play CDs and MP3 files, it has built-in speakers and it has AV inputs so that you can connect a device like an VCR or video game console in to it. A remote control, car and AC adapter are included with the package. And last, but not least, it's got a practical handle for easily grabbing it to take with you. Overall, the TF-DVD1296 seems like it ...

The new iMac is really tough to compete with, but according to Stuff Magazine, Meivo's E4300 touts enough features to give it a try. The Meivo is a slick 22" all in one media center PC and TV. A Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of ram, 250GB hard drive, bluetooth and 1.3megapixel camera come standard. Unfortunately 250GB isn't much nowadays, though it does have an eSata port for expanding it. And while not as good looking as the iMac, the Meivo is very nice looking and it looks like it would fit right in with your living room easily. Pricing begins at £899.00. (Source: Stuff Mag, November '07)

Behold, the Sky HD designer collection isn't just beautiful, it will add a dimension of pop to any home cinema set up. Available in 5 designs, each designed by a different artists, the £300 boxes aren't that outrageously priced -they are HD after all. And they even come with matching remote controls. These make that skin pasted on your Xbox 360 look pathetic, eh? Unfortunately, you'll have to be located in the U.K. to be able to use one of these. As for us in the good old U.S. of A.? We'd be happy if our HD cable boxes weren't plagued with bugs, forget about having time to make them look pretty.

The TVMicro Express is just a little bigger than your average USB key, but it instead of memory it sports some cool entertainment features for Mac users. The TVMicro Express allows you to watch Cable TV or over the air Analogue TV on your Apple computer. You can even use your own front row remote to navigate channels. The device also allows you to pause live TV and its included software allows you to watch recordings on your Mac and then export them to your iPod, iPhone, or Apple TV via itunes. And for $69, if the TVMicro Express can do all of that with aplomb, it's a good deal.

Some people want their big TV to be the center of the living room while others are more humbled and would rather have their TV tucked away and concealed. For those of you who are humble, Kiara's TV fireplace or cabinet is a great way to hide your television. With the push of a button, your TV can be automatically lifted in to view above your fireplace or cabinet. And we're talking about a real burning furnace fireplace, not a fake-out. With the TV Fireplace set-up, you can even hang a mirror or painting above the fireplace because When the TV glides up, it will glide up safely in front of it.

Coby has got a new 15" TFT LCD monitor that also doubles as a TV. As a computer monitor, it sports a kind of sad 1024 x 768 resolution, but the built-in TV tuner sweetens it. But what really makes the Coby's TF-DVD1591 slick is the slot loading DVD player on its side. Other specs include a 500:1 contrast ratio and built-in speakers. You can grab the TF-DVD1591 for just $293.

When we heard about this site, we were kind of hesitant. We've seen free software that claims to get you access to free streaming television channels but the selection always tends to suck. However, unlike those software programs, FreeTube allows you to watch streaming TV stations - there is no software to install and no subscription is required. The selection of channels is also really impressive. They have 497 channels, including everything from the SciFi Channel to HGTV. Do they have everything you would find on Cable? No, but who can complain when it's free. The only technical requirement is that you have a web browser, and for people on Macs, you'll need to ...

Stylz's iPirate FM Transmitters are designed to be a perfect match to the 2nd generation ipod Nano. It does remind us very much of the iTrip Nano, except that we like these color choices better. The iPirate is available in pink, blue, black and silver and retails for £24.99.

Maybe it's because we grew up with pixelated games like Super Mario Bros on NES, and Kings Quest on PC, but there is something endearing about pixelated characters until this day. G4TV is banking on that affection with their Code Monkeys cartoon, a totally pixelated cartoon which lends many nods to the classics (Zelda, Donkey Kong, etc). Did we mention that it's free to watch online? (Source: Wired Magazine, August '07)

When we first noticed this product, we thought that it was just a silly gimmick. Upon further consideration, we realized that this isn't a half-baked idea after all. The Picture Frame/Indoor TV Antenna is designed to match the look of flat panel displays and it holds a standard 4x6 photo. It can also be positioned in 12 different directions for getting the best signal possible. So it turns out that this isn't such a bad idea after all, because antennas are ugly and even embarrassing, and if you have to have one, why not spruce it up with a photo. The Picture Frame TV Antenna retails for $14.99 at RadioShack.

So you want a powerful surround sound system, but don't want the bulky speakers that come along with it? Sony's RHT-G800 is a great solution because it is complete surround sound system that has been cleverly concealed in a sleek TV stand. The stylish stand packs in 5.1 processing, amplification and speakers, a HDMI interface and compatibility with high definition video and audio, S-Force PRO Front Surround technology that gives the effect of having speakers behind you, and a vibration-canceling subwoofer design for great bass without disturbing the neighbors. It also has a neat touch-senor control panel for operation. The Sony RHT-G800 Home Theater Stand costs $744.00, which is actually pretty reasonable considering how ...

Mirror Media has been making Mirrors that double as TVs for a while now - these products are dubbed the MirrorTV. And now they've taken their MirrorTV and combined it with a built-in computer to create a MirrorMedia  computer- a magical mirror with a PC inside for using Microsoft Office, watching videos, surfing the web and the like. "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Google it for me, will ya." The MirrorMedia is available in either 20", 25", 30" or 36" display sizes and it can be customized with a wide of choice of frames including different decorated wood, gold, silver and colored frames all ranging from very modern to ...

It's becoming increasingly harder to come up with an excuse not to catch up on your favorite TV Shows. Sprint is now offering their wireless customers the ability to watch full-length episodes of ABC programs the day after they air, right on your Sprint phone. Shows that are currently available include Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty and Lost. I tried it out for myself on the Sprint Upstage. Each episode is divided up in to different segments, most probaly so that loading time isn't too long. I pulled up an episode of Ugly Getty and tried loading the first episode. It only took about 5 seconds before the episode started playing. The quality ...

Coby's TF-DVD179 has the looks of an old school CD boombox. By Old school, we mean something out of the 90s. But despite its ancient looks, it packs some punch. The TF-DVD179 has got a 5.6" TFT LCD display for watching DVDs.  It also has a TV tuner, an FM radio, two headphone jacks, and an AV input so that you could connect other devices to it like a VCD or a video game console. An AC adapter and a car adapter, an AV cable, remote control and headphones are all included to complete the package. Coby's TF-DVD179 retails for about $199.

There are plenty of boom box's out there designed to work with the iPod, but you'll be hard pressed to find one that does this much. iMep's MP-701-388 comes with an ipod docking station, a 7" LCD Panel with a built-in TV tuner (that can be either analog or Digital DVB-T), it's also got a memory card slot and USB port, a DVD player, and an FM Radio. The only thing missing  here is the kitchen sink. The MP-701-388 retails for $299, and is unsurprisingly sold out for the moment.

Setting up a home theater is almost like rocket science - it's expensive, requires lots of cables and equipment, and it seems like you have to be a genius to figure it all out. Realizing this all and just how complicated it is to set up a professional home theater properly, Epson decided that it was time to create a home theater package that simplifies the process by including everything you need to get up and running, while still being a great value. Epson's Ensemble Home Cinema system includes a 100 inch motorized screen, a 5.1 surround sound system custom designed by Atlantic Technology including a 10 inch subwoofer, an AV controller with ...

Room dividers have never been so exciting. Get ready to throw away those fold up screens and replace it with the 96 inch wide Bronson Room Divider that is designed to store and rotate a flat panel TV up to 50 inches. Just a touch of a finger and the TV will rotate 180 degrees to face the opposite direction. For a New York apartment, the possibilities for this divider are endless. Unfortunately the 7 thousand price tag seems endless to. But if you are worried about getting your money's worth the divider also has storage room for DVDs, CDs and other accessories. (Source: Electronic House Magazine)