Key Revolution announces Mobiu
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Key Revolution has announced the Mobiu portable office, a USB dongle with a SIMAssured chip and PIN, which give users secure access to the cloud of the Internet.
The device gives added security to mobile workers, who can ring Key Revolution if they misplace the device, to have all the data wiped.
The company [...]
Imation announces smallest USB drive
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Imation has debuted its Atom Flash Drive which is just 1.5-in long, weighs less than an ounce and boasts up to 8GB of storage capacity.
1GB, 2GB, and 4GB versions are also available, ranging from $18 for the 1GB version to $100 for the top of the range drive.
With flash drives being increasingly used [...]
New USB modems from Sony Ericsson
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Sony Ericsson revealed two new USB modems at Communicasia 2008 in Singapore - the MD400 and MD400g - their first modems to offer high speed mobile broadband (HSPA).
The modems provide download speeds of 7.2Mbps, and 2.0Mbps upload speeds.
Both modems feature a combined M2 Memory Stick Micro, microSD slot, in-built antenna, and additional swivel [...]
USB Devices for Nintendo Wii?
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The appearance of a job ad for a software/hardware tester for Wii USB devices has sparked speculation about what USB devices Nintendo has in mind.
The Wii console is already equipped with USB connectors, so current owners of the console shouldn’t miss out when the development plans come to fruition.
One of the most useful [...]
Lindy’s increased sales of USB Port Blockers
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LINDY Electronics has announced it is seeing a distinct correlation between the sales of its USB port blockers over the last few months and the sales of its floppy drive locks from well over a decade ago. The similarities lead LINDY to conclude that many businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing threat [...]
Adaptable USB Travel Adapter from Lindy
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LINDY Electronics is making it easier to leave the laptop at home this summer and yet still be able to charge MP3 and DVD players, cameras, camcorders and the myriad of other devices that you just can’t live without, with its latest in worldwide mains plug travel adapters that includes a USB slot.
This ingenious travel [...]
Broadcom announces chip for smaller USB adapters
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Broadcom Corporation has announced the world’s first single-chip dual-band 802.11n solution for USB adapters.
The new Broadcom dual-band chip enables the production of smaller, cost-effective USB adapters, for connecting devices such as set-top boxes and PCs to a Wi-Fi network.
The Broadcom BCM4323 chip uses 65 nanometer CMOS technology, allowing the production of USB modules [...]
John Menzies launches USB magazine service
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John Menzies Digital has launched an online service which allows customers to save magazines to a USB key so that they can read them on any computer.
Subscribers to the Magazines on Demand service install free software which allows them to download, view, search and store digital magazines on the site.
John Menzies is partnering [...]
Top 10 USB Gadgets
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While USB connections and devices are primarily dedicated to essential operations, there are now a whole ream of fun and playful USB devices available.
This list is a guide to some of the more interesting and fun USB additions we’ve seen at USB Core:
USB Core News List of Top 10 Cool USB Gadgets
1. USB Plasma Ball
Plasma [...]
Vodafone cuts cost of USB Modem Stick
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The price of Vodafone’s USB Modem Stick has been halved to £49 for customers on a 30-day contract. The plug and go Modem Stick provides connection speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps - 14 times faster than standard 3G.
The move follows a £10 per month reduction in Vodafone’s 18 month tariffs, and is a [...]