Gallery: A Universal Remote That Aims to Change How You Watch TV

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    This is the Ray Super Remote, a universal remote control that looks and acts more like a smartphone than a clicker.
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    Instead of connecting to a spreadsheet of a TV guide on-screen, Ray opens up to a suite of apps, like TV, DVR, Xbox, Kids, and so forth.
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    It saves favorite channels and shows.
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    More importantly, Ray pays attention to what you like and when you like it, and learns how to suggest programs that align with your tastes.
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