LaCie releases 500GB rugged drive
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LaCie has boosted its range of rugged hard disks with a 500GB version.
The portable device comprises a 500GB Hitachi Travelstar 2.5-inch drive, packed inside an aluminium and rubber chassis designed by Neil Poulton.
The aluminium is scratch-resistant and the rubber bumper is designed to absorb shocks, providing safe data storage in challenging environments.
The drive comes [...]
Zpen converts handwriting to digital text
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Dane-elec Memory’s Zpen, which the company first announced last December, is now available to buy from CCL online.
Zpen comprises a transmitter pen which can write on any kind of paper, and a receiver.
The device would be ideal for students, as it can convert hand written notes, such as lecture notes, into digital text. [...]
Iogear announces USB 2.0 External Video Card
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Iogear has announced the USB 2.0 External DVI Video Card, which makes it easy to add an extra screen to either a desktop or laptop computer.
The video card simply plugs into the USB port on the computer to install the included driver.
Up to six of the devices can be connected to a computer, [...]
Lenovo USB Port Replicator gains Displaylink technology
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Cambridge-based DisplayLink’s USB graphics functionality has been integrated into Lenovo’s Enhanced USB Port Replicator with Video.
DisplayLink’s technology allows video and graphics to be transmitted at high-speeds over a standard USB 2.0 cable. This enables universal USB port replication, allowing a notebook PC to be docked through a single USB 2.0. connection.
The solution eliminates the need [...]
Vista update disables USB devices
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Microsoft is investigating claims that a security update for Vista causes USB devices, including, flash drives, mice and keyboards, to stop working.
Microsoft released the update last week to remove a security flaw in its spyware blocker, Windows Defender.
The company’s advice was to remove and reinstall the devices, but unfortunately this did not solve [...]
Vasco Digipass available for consumers
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Vasco Data Security International Inc is making its Digpass 905 card reader available to consumers in the UK and Belgium via retail outlets and online.
The two-factor authentication device protects users from attempted malicious internet fraud when conducting online transactions, bringing banking level security to the consumer.
The Digipass 905 connects to a PC via USB [...]
Blackmagic Design announces USB video recorder
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Blackmagic Design Inc has announced its Blackmagic Video Recorder, a USB device which captures files direct to H.264 files for iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, YouTube, IPTV, Web or full resolution archiving.
The company is demonstrating the Blackmagic Video Recorder at the NAB 2008 Digital Media Industry Event.
Two models are available, an analog model for [...]
FLYVO USB modem secures WiMAX certification
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POSDATA Flyvo’s USB modem U100 and base station have been certified by the WiMAX Forum for interoperability and conformance to WiMAX standards operating in the 2.3 GHz frequency bands.
The products were awarded the Mobile WiMAX Forum Certified Seal of Approval at the WiMAX Forum Congress Asia 2008, which was held in Singapore.
Products from Runcom Technologies, [...]
USB dongle boosts 3 mobile traffic
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3 mobile has recorded a sevenfold increase in traffic over the last six months, with the help of its 3G USB broadband modems.
The USB dongle provides a broadband connection in any location, eliminating the need to find a Wi-Fi hotspot and pay a fee.
3 recently reduced the one-off cost for the modem to [...]
Malware warning on HP USB keys
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Hewlett-Packard has been selling USB keys which are pre-infected with malware.
The 256KB and 1GB HP USB floppy drive keys, are designed for use with HP’s ProLiant line of servers to install optional floppy disk drives, but they can also be used on other computers.
The USB keys, which are a combination flash drive and [...]
SanDisk secures data with Cruzer Enterprise
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SanDisk makes data more secure with its Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drive, which features a new two-factor authentication technology.
Firstly, the Cruzer Enterprise is managed by SanDisk’s Central Management and Control (CMC) server software, which allows an enterprise to provision and monitor all of the drives.
Secondly, the drive features RSA SecurID software tokens for [...]
Samsung adopts DisplayLink USB technology
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LCD display manufacturer, Samsung, is using DisplayLink’s display technology for its SyncMaster 2263DX, 22-inch LCD monitor, with an attached 7-inch tandem monitor.
DisplayLink provides USB hardware and software to power the tandem monitor, and connect it to the main monitor.
This is achieved with a USB cable and without the need for any power connections.
The [...]
PNY Technologies launches design-driven flash drive
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PNY Technologies has launched a new USB flash drive targeted at style-conscious female consumers.
With its 4GB capacity, the Lady Attaché can store over 66 hours of music, 2,160 photographs or 24 hours of video, on a floral USB flash drive, which will take up no more room than a lipstick in a handbag or [...]
Artimi Technology secures Wireless USB certification
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Wireless semiconductor manufacturer, Artimi, has gained Wireless USB certification from the USB implementers forum, for its Artimi A-150 chip.
The chip has been certified as a silicon building block for wireless USB devices, and supports manufacturers in gaining product-level Certified Wireless USB status.
Artimi provides manufacturers with application-optimised designs and Zero Install(TM), for the quick [...]
Toshiba announces Sleep-and-Charge USB Ports
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Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc, has announced that its new Satellite notebooks feature an innovative Sleep-and-charge USB port, which can be used to charge electronic devices even when the notebook is switched off.
Unlike conventional USB ports, which become dormant when the machine is powered off, Toshiba’s [...]
ESET identifies increase in USB malware
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According to security firm, ESET, over 10 percent of all malware detected in March 2008, was designed to utilise portable storage media, including USB sticks, as an attack and spread vector.
The removable media was infected with malware which ran automatically when the drive was inserted into a computer.
This INF/Autorun malware, which tries to use the [...]
DisplayLink beta links multiple monitors to Macs via USB
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DisplayLink’s technology which expands visual workspace by connecting computers and multiple monitors via USB, has been extended to support Macs.
A beta version of the technology has been launched which allows up to four additional monitors to be connected to any Intel Mac via USB.
DisplayLink’s software works in conjunction with a plug-and-play USB docking [...]