Did somebody say Apple has a new product? Oh yeah, the iPad! And look at all the headlines it’s making.

• The enormous popularity of iPad in North America has led Apple to back off its previously scheduled worldwide launch. Find out when they expect to roll out now.
• Many users are complaining the Wi-Fi connection is weak, while others say they weren’t able to connect with Wi-Fi at all. Some notice laying the iPad on a flat surface exacerbates the problem. Read on. And Apple has offered this response to help clear up the issue/
• Here’s a good iPad primer and review from the folks at SFGate.
• Haven’t taken yours out of the box yet? Here’s a video of how to unwrap the iPad and get it started.
• GamePro’s experts discuss how the iPad will (or won’t) change video gaming. And here are five must-have games for your iPad.
• Savant sees iPad broadening the appeal of home control. In case you missed it, here are 10 ways to turn it into a remote.
• Oops, the iPad has been hacked already.
• Blend it, beat it, hype it and buy it are just some of the themes of the many iPad videos already out there. Check out this collection, then look at ListenUp’s video on our Facebook page.
• Competition is out there, if you want to compare the iPad to other tablets, especially from HP and Microsoft, who are leaking details of their new Slate that show it to be superior to the iPad.

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Rarely does a day go by when at least 10 to 15 consumer electronic stories strike us as interesting. But there simply isn’t time to write about them all in the ListenUp Blog. Today, we’ll try and point you toward some of the more interesting ones we’ve seen recently, including:

• Want to order the hottest consumer electronics item out there, the iPad? You’re going to have to wait a little longer. Learn more.
• Speaking of hot items: Pre-orders of the April 22 release of Avatar are bigger for the Blu-ray version than the regular DVD. Find out how big.
• Alice in Wonderland is not only a hit, but it’s changed the way the home video release system works.
• Nintendo recently announced a 3D gaming system that DOESN’T require glasses. Here’s how.
• Speaking of 3D, here’s what it’s going to take to get people to buy 3D TVs.

Finally, answer this poll question: Would you spend more on Starbucks or quality home audio system?

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UPDATE: Check out these iPhone apps to help with your taxes. Forbes just assembled this list of “25 Things You Can remote Control with Your iPhone.” Check it out.

Crestron recently announced an app that will turn the iPad into a remote control that can communicate with a Crestron system in your home to control lighting, shades, room temperatures and more. While that’s interesting and very useful, it also reminded us that there are many apps out there than you can download to turn your iPhone, iTouch and (soon) iPad into remote controls. Here’s a look at what you can download from the App Store:

• My House UI for Control4: By downloading an application developed by Control UI to the iPhone or iPod Touch, then adding software to the Control4 system, you have the option to (continue reading…)

We’ve already seen how the iPhone can become a remote control for Sonos wireless audio systems simply by downloading an app. So it only makes sense that the upcoming release of the iPad will see it handle duties beyond the obvious e-reader capabilities that have been a big part of its rollout.

One of the first announced is from Crestron, which has created an iPad App that can use 3G, 3GS or Wi-Fi to communicate with the Crestron system to control lighting, shades, room temperatures and more. Read more about the application in Electronic House Product News.

Curious about Crestron? ListenUp’s an expert in that product and other home automation products. Learn more.