Synaptics TouchPad sees action in Philips Dual remote control

If you happen to pick up the Philips Dual remote control anytime soon, you ought to take notice that Synaptics’ TouchPad will rock said next-generation remote which will also include other technologies such as ZigBee RF4CE (Radio Frequency for Consumer Electronics) and a QWERTY keyboard. This 2-inch TouchPad is capable of picking out gestures such as pointer navigation, flick, and tap for simplified navigation of digital entertainment. Pushing the touchpad surface will let you make your selection in a jiffy, although there are some of us out there who might be more used to tapping on a selection instead. Which camp do you fall under? [Press Release]