Corsair to demo Voyager GT USB Flash drive at CeBIT
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Memory specialist, Corsair will debut its new ‘GT’ 16GB USB 2.0 Flash drive, at CeBIT in Hanover, Germany next week.
According to the company, the drive offers transfer rates that are up to four times faster than those provided by standard USB 2.0 drives.
Corsair claims that a 1.63GB movie can be transferred in just [...]
Giesecke & Devrient develops new USB security tokens
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Giesecke & Devrient is extending its range of USB security tokens with two new models.
The StarSign USB Token model can be personalised in large numbers and can also be configured to suit project security requirements.
Customers can choose between various proprietary or Java-based smart card operating systems from Giesecke & Devrient with differing security [...]
Wisair Secures $24 Million in Funding
Permalink: Wisair Secures $24 Million in Funding
Wisair, which provides single-chip based Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB (WUSB) solutions, has completed a $24m funding round.
The financing was led by Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), a US-based private equity fund. New investors included European company, Advent Venture Partners; Bridge Capital Fund of Japan; and Yasuda Ventures.
Wisair recently developed the regulation and [...]
In-Stat finds USB most popular interface
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A new report from In-Stat, ‘Interface Survey 2008: Tracking Interface Usage On Work and Home PCs’, identifies USB as the most popular interface. USB connections are available on the greatest number of devices, both at home and in the work environment, according to In-Stat’s research.
In-Stat surveyed 2,200 technology early adopters, asking questions about the interfaces [...]
USB Wireless Finger Mouse from Brando
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USB gadget retailer, Brando, is selling a USB wireless finger mouse - it literally fits onto a finger, leaving your hands free for the keyboard. The button is operated with the thumb.
The innovative design saves desk space and is suitable for both home and business use. It shortens the time it takes to switch [...]
Secunet SINA Mobile Disk protected from Trojans
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German IT security company, Secunet Security Networks AG, is launching a Trojan protected external USB hard drive at Cebit 2008.
The SINA Mobile Disc features an integrated Krypto chip which encodes the hard drive in AES 256 bit. The drive has a storage capacity of 60 GB.
There is a touch pad on the outside [...]
Pinnacle launches PCTV Nano stick
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Pinnacle has launched the PCTV Nano stick, a USB digital TV tuner which allows users to watch digital TV on a laptop.
The Pinnacle Nano stick has ultra-sensitive DVB-T reception technology, which can pick up digital TV, either through the included rod antenna, or an existing TV aerial.
The Nano stick also comes with a [...]
NEC LaVie J series includes Wireless USB
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NEC of Japan is launching 3 new laptops in its LaVie J series with Wireless USB support.
All the laptops feature a 12.1-inch screen and Core 2 Duo U7600 processor running at 1.2GHz. The machines are shock-resistant, making them ideal for travellers, and can handle a total pressure of 300kg.
The top of the range model is [...]
Yoggie launches Firestick Pico USB firewall
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Yoggie Security Systems has launched the Firestick Pico, a memory-stick sized USB device with a Linux-based firewall.
For £60 inc VAT, the Yoggie Firestick Pico provides a full-featured firewall. It provides stateful inspection packet filtering, DoS/DDoS attack detection and prevention, Syn Flood attack detection and prevention and Port Scan and ICMP attack detection and [...]
Sierra Wireless brings ExpressCard to Barcelona
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Sierra Wireless demonstrated its AirCard(R) 885E ExpressCard, a new HSPA mobile broadband modem, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 11 February.
The compact AirCard(R) 885E ExpressCard provides high-speed mobile broadband technology for use worldwide.
It is ideal for people who travel with a laptop with an ExpressCard slot. The modem features a durable, fixed [...]
Ovation MC950D USB HSUPA modem from Novatel Wireless
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Novatel Wireless claims that the Ovation MC950D is the smallest USB modem to be able to make both 7.2Mb/s HSDPA and HSUPA connections.
The shiny black USB dongle is slightly larger than a USB Flash drive. The cap conceals both the USB connector and a SIM slot.
The modem comes with a USB extension cable [...]
Dell adds USB to Inspiron and XPS notebooks
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Dell has added a built-in wireless USB option to its Inspiron and XPS notebooks. The notebooks come with a short-range Belkin 4-port USB hub - a major help in reducing workspace clutter.
The optional upgrade costs $145 and covers the XPS M1330, XPS M1530, Inspiron 1525 and Inspiron 1720.
The notebooks feature an internal wireless USB [...]
Kingston launches DataTraveler Micro Reader USB Flash drive
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Kingston launched its DataTraveler Micro Reader USB Flash drive at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The drive features onboard Flash memory up to 2GB and an expansion slot to read microSD, microSDHC, or Memory Stick Micro cards.
The device is designed to allow mobile phone owners to easily connect their handset’s memory cards to a [...]
Sierra Wireless launches Compass 885 USB modem
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Sierra Wireless revealed its new Compass 885 USB modem at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, 11 - 14 February.
The compact modem features a microSD memory expansion slot, wireless download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps, TRU-Install software to simplify set-up, and automatic software installation. It can roam globally on quad-band GSM/ EDGE [...]
LucidPort L800 USB controller meets UWB spec
Permalink: LucidPort L800 USB controller meets UWB spec
LucidPort Technology’s L800 wireless USB controller has been approved by the WiMedia Alliance as conforming to the WiMedia ultrawideband (UWB) specification.
The L800 is designed to add wireless USB functionality to peripheral devices including printers, scanners, and camcorders.
The controller supports all compliant packet sizes, burst sizes, transfer sizes, and number of endpoints, and manages functions [...]
Belkin announces first CE certified wireless USB product
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Belkin is launching its 4-port Wireless USB Hub in Europe. The hub provides wireless access to USB devices by wirelessly connecting them to a computer.
USB devices, such as a printer, hard drive, or mobile phone, are simply plugged into the hub, and the included USB adapter is attached to the computer.
The hub works [...]
Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS FM stick announced
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TerraTec Electronic of Germany has announced the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS FM, a TV stick complete with an FM Tuner, which allows a computer to receive digital (Freeview) and analogue TV signals as well as FM Radio.
The Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS FM connects to a computer via a USB 2.0 port. It [...]
Jungo launches updated USBTester software
Permalink: Jungo launches updated USBTester software
Jungo has launched a version of its USBTester software tool, which offers seamless integration with a range of hardware analysers, including Ellisys USB Explorer 110 and 200 models.
The software tool, which validates USB devices for USB functionality and compatibility, is available from Direct Insight.
USB developers can connect their USB devices to a PC running [...]
Intel and Micron announce super-fast Nand Flash technology
Permalink: Intel and Micron announce super-fast Nand Flash technology
An Intel and Micron Technology joint venture, IM Flash Technologies, has developed Nand Flash technology which is five times faster than conventional Nand.
Nand Flash is used in solid-state memory devices, including USB drives and memory cards.
The super-fast Nand technology will significantly reduce the time it takes for data to be transferred for computing, video, photography [...]