So you're looking for a new remote and you want something that can handle everything you throw at it?  URC has a contender for you.  Not only is it capable of controlling both home theater gear and lighting, but it can be programmed to handle up to 200 devices thanks to a customizable two inch LCD touchscreen.  

The folks at Theta Digital are adding firmware and hardware upgrade options for their Casablanca III controller.  The new 12-Channel Digi-Out Card, available now at $1,995, supports AES/EBU at rates of 192kHz and 24-bits.  It also allows the use of DACs, like the Generation VIII Series 3 from Theta.  

Sick of tiny touch screens and looking for something more substantial?  Crestron hears you.  Their newest creation, the V24-C, is a significant 24 inches and aims to combine the convenience of a touchscreen display with the size and watchability of an HD computer monitor. The new V-Panel plays nice with Crestron DigitalMedia 8+ systems and is able to control lighting, thermostats, home theaters and whatever else you've got automated.  Its DGE-2 graphics engine can hide up to 330 feet away so you don't have to clutter up your room.

The idea behind a fully connected home is that you can handle everything in the house from a handheld device or smartphone.  You can adjust the heat, monitor the security, and even turn on and off the lights.

"We think custom installers are really going to appreciate the WA-50 wireless audio system," says Steve Feinstein, the marketing director for Atlantic.