GenosTV announces CYCLOPS Universal Remote
Don’t suppose you’re saying “What the heck?”.. because if you are, you’re not alone.
Above is the supposed final design for the CYCLOPS Universal Controller by GenosTV. According to the press release, CYCLOPS was invented using Play Dough by Genos founder Rob Shambro, and is supposedly the “most ergonomically correct controller on the market .. engineered perfectly to fit between two hands”. OK so one version looks like an iRobot while the other one looks a bit like the Lenovo wireless keyboard though definitely sexier.
OK great.. but what can I control with this thing?
Apparently CYCLOPS was originally designed to be a keyboard for some GenosTV cable box but will now be sold as a universal remote for TVs and consumer electronic devices (we’re guessing the cable box idea didn’t go very far). The company will also be making a version specifically for gaming consoles. Additionally, CYCLOPS has support for Bluetooth connectivity which means you can use it to connect to your cell phones for texting purposes.
Of course good looks and good ergonomics will only take you so far in the world of universal remote controls. As Logitech knows too well, it’s more about easy programming, ease of use, and ultimately the ability to make the end-user’s life a whole lot easier. It remains to be seen whether this remote can even compete against the likes of Logitech’s Harmony remotes.
