USB Technology, Hardware, & Products News
September 29, 2009

Verbatim announces Nano wireless laptop mouse

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Verbatim has released a 2.4 GHz wireless laptop mouse with a tiny USB receiver, not much larger than a penny.
The Nano mouse can be used with both PCs and Macs and comes in black, red, pink and blue.
Its high-resolution laser sensor can operate at speeds of up to 1,600 dpi and offers precise [...]


September 28, 2009

First USB 3.0 device certified

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The first USB 3.0 controller has been certified by the USB Implementers Forum, and several companies are hoping to have devices with the new, superspeed standard in shops by the end of the year.
With the race hotting up, Buffalo and Freecom are both vying to get their Hard Drives to the market.
Freecom announced [...]


September 25, 2009

BlockMaster’s SafeStick a hit with ambulance Service

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Filed under: USB Devices, USB Storage

Following the release last month of its SafeStick SuperSonic USB Flash drive, BlockMaster has now announced a major contract with Emergency Services in the West Midlands.
The company has supplied West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust with over 300 SafeSticks, as well as a SafeConsole management suite.
This will allow the organisation to manage, audit, [...]


September 11, 2009

Netgear Digital Entertainer Live

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Filed under: USB Visual

Netgear launched a new set top box on Tuesday titled the Digital Entertainer Live that allows an HDTV to be connected to a web video service such as Hulu or any hard drive that is on the same home network.
The Digital Entertainment Live will cost users around US$200 with the set-box actually weighing in at [...]


USB Mozzy killer

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Filed under: USB Gadgets

It seems that the creators of new USB dives are getting a bit carried away with how many different functions they can try on the novelty market what with fans, alert systems, torches and many more.
For those who love the little novelty items and spend some time outside on their patio working at night here [...]


New USB speakers

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Filed under: USB Gadgets

Altec will soon have a USB version of its most popular speaker for travel, the Lansing Orbit USB.
The new speaker will be powered by a USB and allows those with a laptop or netbooks to get a better audio experience while on the go and watching videos or listening to music.
The Altec Lansing Orbit USB [...]


SuperSpeed USB compliance

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Filed under: USB Technology

Beginning this past Tuesday (Sept 1st), all USB 3.0 devices will need to comply with the certification specifications called the SuperSpeed USB. Manufacturers will need to test their products to make sure that they meet the requirements.
All products that meet the qualifications will carry the SuperSpeed USB logo that shows the new product is [...]


New Fan USB Drive

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Filed under: USB Gadgets

Multi-tasking has long been a technological favourite as there are many products that give consumers access to more than one item at the same time. (Reference a fully app loaded smartphone.)
Added to the new lineup is the Japanese Sensu Fan USB Drive which is a flash drive and fan in one package.
It [...]