ATI has recently released TV Wonder^™ Digital Cable Tuner Firmware Update Version 1.17.1 for Windows Vista (32 bit). Download it here.

This is a working prototype of a touchless remote intended for kitchen use (the idea, according to Engadget, was to have it be mostly touchless to keep it free of food particles, bacteria, etc.)

Remote for B&O from Engadget on Vimeo.

Their conclusion?

The LMS-500 is a well-endowed high-end Media Center that’s ideally suited for the person who wants dual-tuner DVR functionality for SDTV or over-the-air HDTV.

See the full review here.

Today it was announced that Life|ware will power Disney’s new ultimate digital home attraction set to open at Disneyland this May and run for the next five years. In addition to Disney, Life|ware is partnered with HP and Microsoft on this project.

Check CEPro (02.18.2008) for more details:

3 Million Disney Visitors Per Year to Experience Media Center and Lifeware Automation

Nominations are out, and EI is up for two CEA Mark of Excellence awards! Life|ware 2.0.3 has been nominated in the “Best Control System” category, and Life|media LMS 754 media server in the “Best Media Server” category.

Check out all the nominations at the CEA website.

Winners will be announced at an awards dinner on Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, during the ninth annual Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2008, in Orlando, Florida, March 11-15.