NXP invests €90m in wireless-USB technology
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NXP Semiconductors plans to invest over €90m in wireless chip research and development, to make wireless-USB a mainstream technology for consumer electronic devices.
NXP has expanded its existing research centre in Singapore to carry out the development work on W-USB technologies.
Wireless USB is based on ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, supported by the WiMedia Alliance.
With [...]
First wireless USB products certified
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According to the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the first wireless USB (WUSB) peripherals to have officially passed the Wireless USB (WUSB) 1.0 Certification Program are on their way to market.
The products will both complement and compete with other short-range wireless technologies such as ultra wideband (UWB) and the wireless high-definition interface (WHDI).
The first certified [...]
AMD provides TV and DVR through the USB port
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This may look like an ordinary USB flash drive, but you would then be surprised to notice that it is in fact a device which will bring a whole new world of entertainment to you PC.
To enable this transformation AMD have introduced two devices, the ATI TV Wonder 650 combo PCIe and the ATI TV [...]
The first record label to use only USB flash drives
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Small independent record label Superfrothco has become the first record label to release their signings record albums on a flash drive.
It would appear that they are rolling this out right across the companies catalogue, so that any future orders for older albums will also come on a flash drive. This is a unique way of [...]
Flash Drive Wrist Band
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The flash drive has come a long over the past few years, after all today you are able to buy food shaped flash drives and if we are honest just about anything else can think of comes in a USB flash drive these days.
But thanks to Brando there some nice, neat and practical flash drives [...]
Wireless Mouse Adapter Shrunken
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For laptop and some PC owners the wireless mouse is an absolute godsend. But the only thing that really puts people off is the adapter, it is such a delicate device and yet when placed in the USB port it becomes so vulnerable. This is one of the main reasons why people very rarely take [...]
Lindy announces entry-level USB VoIP phone
Permalink: Lindy announces entry-level USB VoIP phone
Lindy Electronics’ latest USB VoIP phone is idea for anyone who is put off from using Skype by the usual headset and microphone arrangement.
The phone has a two-piece design, similar to a traditional phone, and allows users to make calls between PCs and from a PC to a landline or mobile phone.
Once it [...]
World’s first pair of wireless USB adapters
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Gizmodo has published details of the world’s first pair of wireless USB adapters - the model F5U035 from Belkin.
The product hasn’t yet been officially announced but there are rumours that the adapters are certified for the wireless USB standard, making them compatible with forthcoming wireless USB devices.
The adapters can communicate with each other [...]
IOCELL markets ‘world’s first USB computers’
Permalink: IOCELL markets ‘world’s first USB computers’
IOCELL, the Korea-based contentsware specialist has launched the Castella T and the Castella S, which the company claims are the ‘world’s first USB computers’.
The Castella line provides a platform which turns a mobile device, such as a USB flash drive or MP3 player, into a second computer whenever it is plugged into a PC.
Users [...]
Oono announces Transmita Vii wireless audio system
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Oono has launched the Transmita Vii, a wireless audio system which eliminates the need for cables when moving music from one device to another
Transmita Vii can be used to stream any audio format to most devices - it acts as an invisible cable connecting a device such as an iPod to a home stereo.
The [...]
Kingston boosts USB flash drives to 8-Gbyte
Permalink: Kingston boosts USB flash drives to 8-Gbyte
Kingston has launched two 8-Gbyte USB flash drives in its DataTraveler range.
The USB 2.0-compliant DataTraveler 100 is now available in a range of capacities, from a 1-Gbyte drive priced at $20 to an 8-Gbyte drive which sells for a hefty $116.
DataTraveler 100 features a capless design which allows the USB connector to be [...]
Lehmann launches USB headphone pre amplifier
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Lehman has launched a Black Cube USB Headphone Pre Amplifier which can turn a computer into a source of high quality audio.
The device is compatible with USB 1.0 onwards and works with sample rates up to 48kHz.
As well as USB, there is an analogue input with gold-plated RCA and 3,5mm jack connectors with loop through. [...]
T-Mobile launches Web’n’Walk USB Modem
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The T-Mobile web’n’walk USB modem provides internet access for a laptop when Wi-Fi is unavailable.
The device, which is made by Huawei, plugs into a laptop’s USB port and connects you in minutes. The modem ships with two USB cables included.
Once the installation programme has been run, the software automatically starts whenever the modem is [...]
Belkin introduces 3 innovative USB hubs
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Belkin, the connectivity solutions provider, has announced three new USB 2.0 hubs with innovative design features - a swivel hub, a clip-on hub, and a detachable travel hub.
The Swivel Hub, which is priced at $29.99, is a 4-port USB 2.0 hub with a two-way swivel design that allows it to rotate 180 degrees.
It can [...]
Fujitsu announces HDD with 300GB capacity
Permalink: Fujitsu announces HDD with 300GB capacity
Fujitsu has announced a compact, external Hard Disc Drive (HDD), which can hold 300GB of data, making it ideal for mobile workers who need to transport large amounts of data securely.
The USB 2.0 device can be charged via a laptop for convenience. Data is physically protected with a 16-point omnidirectional shock mounting design [...]
USB dongle brings HDTV to laptops
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AMD has announced the TV Wonder 600 USB, an external USB dongle which brings HDTV signals and DVR capabilities to a laptop.
The slim, black device allows HD content to be recorded straight to the laptop’s drive.
As well as the HDTV tuner it has an A/V input jack for capture directly from a [...]
Pinnacle announces USB HDTV flash stick
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Pinnacle Systems has released a PCTV DVB-T Flash Stick which combines a USB TV tuner and 1GB flash memory.
Everything needed to watch and record TV is preinstalled on the USB stick, including the TV tuner and personal video recorder, so there is no need to install software on the PC.
The stick is simply plugged [...]
Brando launches 2-USB-ports multi-solar charger
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Brando has launched an environmentally-friendly charger with two USB ports so that two devices can be charged at one time.
The 2-USB-Ports Multi-Solar Charger can be recharged either by sunlight, or if that is in short supply as it often is in the UK, it can be recharged with AC or even car power.
It [...]
World’s first iris scanning flash drive
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Rehoboth Tech has announced its new iris scanning flash drive, which it claims is a world first.
The Irikon Flash memory comes in 1GB and 2GB capacities. It can scan and store 20 iris templates as authorised users.
A rechargeable battery is built in and the device has a scan range of 6cm. It can [...]
Sophos warns of Harry Potter USB Worm
Permalink: Sophos warns of Harry Potter USB Worm
Web security firm, Sophos, has identified a new Harry Potter-themed worm.
The worm is disguised as a file containing a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final novel in the Harry Potter series which is due to be launched shortly.
The worm, called W32/Hairy-A, claims to reveal the secrets of the latest book.
If [...]