This CEDIA is turning out to be a good one for cool remote controls. I just got back from taking Universal Remote Control's new MX-5000 for a test drive.

Paradigm announced today that it's highly anticipated Seismic 110 Subwoofer will be shipping at the end of October. Admit it: The first thing that went through your head when you saw this diminutive little powerhouse was, "Awww, how cute." Right? With its sleek, curvilinear diecast monocoque exterior and its oversized paws tucked neatly underneath, one can’t help but look at this little fellow and wish it had a chin to scratch.

Today Lutron announced a number of new products, highlighted by the RadioRA 2 lighting control system. This new system is a complete reinvention of the original RadioRA package, employing the company’s ClearConnect RF technology to control lights, shades, A/V equipment, and HVAC products.

Don't be seamly.

Traditional speakers, wall plates, in-wall speaker volume controls, keypads and touch panels can really look ghastly when they're mixed together on a wall in a stylishly decorated room. TRUFIG is an ugly name, but it eliminates the ugly wall because...

So you say you want a revolution?

Hunter makes ceiling fans. Soundolier makes wireless audio systems. Put them together and you get...

When's the last time someone looked at your remote control and said, "Yowza! That's a saucy looking remote control"?

Yeah, me neither. And I'm not looking for it to happen anytime soon. At least not until this spring.

That's when RTI plans to release its new ST-7 Universal Controller -- a sleek two-way remote that boasts a 7-inch capacitive multitouch screen. Yeah, like the iPhone. But bigger.

Bravo for BRAVIA.

At its press conference, Sony showed off the new BRAVIA KDL-XBR10 Series of LCD HDTVs, the first in Sony’s line to feature edgelit LED backlighting.