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The release of Volkano is set to disrupt the current status quo with regards to DVR, mobile video recording and on-demand media streaming.  Released by Monsoon Multimedia, Vulkano is an integrated media platform that rolls the functions of the TiVo, Roku and Slingbox into one multimedia solution. Through Vulkano five key technologies Mansoon is providing one device that will substitute for many different devices we have to by to fit our digital lifestyle.

Orb networks, a digital media streaming solution company has introduced two software solutions as the answer to the limited storage on portable devices and the limited amount of internet content they can access. Both solutions, the Orb Live for iPad tablet computers and Android phones and MyCast version 2.57 for PCs and Apple Macs, allow you to access stored media on your computer or live streaming content.

Savant has launched two affordable premium iPad in-home application docks that enable users to conveniently operate their iPad from a desktop or in-wall cradle. The new systems allow you to purchase five, six, even seven iPad controllers for the price of one traditional touch panel. Building on their expertise in Apple-based home automation the new cradles will offer integrators the flexibility of an iPad-based solutions and consumer the convenience.

Bang and Olufsen, the developers of the Master Link Gateway home automation and control system has released a new application called BeoLink for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The new application is available as free download from the Apple App. Store.  Owners of the Master Link Gateway can now access and control all home systems accessible via the gateway from any of the three Apple products.

Since the return of Steve Jobs to Apple we have been buying more Apple products than we did before. Their sleek design and beautiful colours have captivated world and has become a must have for many.  Apart from the Apple Mac the other apple products are making a steady march into our homes not just for the mobile entertainment but also as part of our household appliances.  Here on connectedhomeworld.com we have covered close to twenty products that will work with some Apple products whether it’s the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Apple Mac to help us control and manage the equipment in our homes.

HAI, a manufacturer of integrated home automation and security products is celebrating 25 years in the home automation industry with the release of the Snap-Link mobile application for iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone. With the Snap-Link mobile homeowners can now control their entire HAI home from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

Owners of a Crestron digital home management system can now use their iPad as a Crestron Touchpanel at home or from out of the home.  Using the latest wireless technology the Crestron Mobile Application allows you to access and manage your in home appliances from over the web.  The Apple tablet screen provides real-time control of your Crestron AV systems, lighting, shades, room temperature and any other area of your Crestron system.