USB brings dead computers back to life
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Sugar Labs originally created what is known in the industry as ‘sugar on a stick’ for use with the One Laptop per Child (PLPC) project that brought a computer to children in developing countries, but now they have expanded the USB technology so that it can be plugged into any computer to make the computer [...]
Brando’s new flexible USB device
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Brando has recently released a USB gadget that also doubles as a web camera that is capable of storing up to 2GB onboard the device.
Users have the choice of connected the gadget into the USB port or to use the webcam stand in order to run the device which provides a VGA resolution of 640 [...]
Kingston releases new USB drives
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USB drives are becoming very common around the globe as some public relations companies even hand them out to potential customers in the same manner that they hand out business cards at corporate events.
Following the trend, Kingston released a new cost effective USB drive that is capable of handling anything you can throw at it [...]
GSM and CDMA compatible USB
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Verizon Wireless has announced the creation of a USB device that is compatible with both GSM and CDMA networks that will bring high speed wireless connectivity at 3G speeds and EV-DO Rev. A to notebook computers. The device is called the Novatel USB 1000 Global Modem and is ideal for people who frequently travel [...]
Sparkle links USB to DVI
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Taiwanese Sparkle Computer Company announced the arrival of the X-Link solution today which is aimed at providing users with an USB to DVI adapter for use as needed.
The X-Link resembles a small external USB adaptor that can turn any USB 2.0 port into a useable DVI interface due to its built in DisplayLink DL-160 chip. [...]
Verizon Wireless launches global access dongle
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Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the US has launched a USB stick that will make life easier for mobile broadband users over the pond.
The USB1000 global modem, made by Novatel Wireless, offers a full range of connectivity to get users online wherever they are and whatever network is available, including CDMA/EV-DO Rev. [...]
Sony joins USB universal charger movement
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Sony Ericsson has announced some massive changes to its current storage solutions recently, including the new MicroSD memory card to be used in place of the traditional M2 card.
Due to limitations on the M2 format Sony has decided to stop utilizing the incompatible system all together.
Additionally, Sony Ericsson announced that it will drop UMD [...]
USB Dongles fire up HSPA spread
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Many European countries have placed increased emphasis on crossing the broadband digital barriers that exist as a way to simulate the economy.
One of the most popular solutions found by European nations is to expand the HSPA which has resulted in many rules loosening around spectrum regulations. In fact, 11.6% of all EU broadband are already [...]