Sony launches MicroVault USB keys
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Sony has unveiled new USB drives featuring Virtual Expander compression software, which compresses data so that up to three times as much can be stored on the drive.
The MicroVault Click and Click Excellence drives have a special “click” function to retract or expose the USB connector.
The drives range from 2 GB to 16 GB [...]
Thumbs Up for Keyshark?
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A company called Thumbs Up (UK) Ltd is now selling a USB version of ‘Keyshark’, a sneaky device which plugs into a computer at one end, and a keyboard’s USB connection at the other.
Hidden away among all the other connections and cables at the back of your computer, it runs in the background recording [...]
IOGEAR launches USB Net ShareStation
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IOGEAR, a California-based consumer electronics company, has launched USB Net ShareStation, which allows USB devices such as flash drives, Webcams, or printers, to be shared across a network.
The device allows workers to access external hard drives on a network, and print, scan or fax from any connected computer. This can be achieved wirelessly if [...]
Bluetrek Bizz - USB headset
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Bluetrek, the Bluetooth headset manufacture, has announced the Bluetrek Bizz, a Blutooth headset with a built-in USB flash drive.
As well as providing portable storage, the device can be recharged from a USB port, and gives six hours of wireless-free talk time.
A microSD card slot is tucked away under the removable cover, so photos [...]
Touch360 develops innovative WUSB flash drive
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Product innovation company, Touch360, has come up with an idea for a USB flash drive, that can connect with a PC without leaving the user’s pocket.
The pictures on Touch360’s website show a standard looking USB stick, with its own docking station.
The flash drive uses LAN (local area network), or PAN (personal area network) [...]
CuPhone releases USB Skype adaptor
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Any phone can now be used to make Skype calls with the help of the “Echo Free” USB-to-Phone Adaptor just released by CuPhone.
The user simply plugs the adaptor into the USB port on a PC and then plugs any phone, including cordless phones, into the adaptor to make standard or Skype calls.
The adaptor [...]
SuperSpeed USB to ship in 2009
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According to market researcher In-Stat, USB 3.0, also known as SuperSpeed USB, will begin shipping in 2009 with a full deployment expected in 2010.
With an actual throughput of 3 gigabits per second USB 3.0 deserves its SuperSpeed title.
In comparison, high-speed USB 2.0 delivers a maximum transfer rate of just 480 megabit per second. [...]
WiQuest & DisplayLink collaborate on WUSB
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DisplayLink, which provides USB connections between computers and displays, is collaborating with WiQuest Communications, to transmit high-quality graphics via Wireless USB.
WiQuest specialises in WiMedia Alliance standardised Wireless USB solutions for worldwide PC manufacturers.
The collaboration will bring together DisplayLink’s USB technology, which allows users to add an additional monitor to a computer, and WiQuest’s [...]
IronKey announces 8GB secure USB drive
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IronKey Inc has released an 8GB version of its secure USB drive, providing military grade hardware-encryption which cannot be disabled.
Tampering with the device, or a pre-determined number of failed login attempts, will cause the IronKey Cryptochip to lock out the encryption functions and erase all the encrypted data.
The rugged, waterproof drive, is suitable [...]
MoGo Dapter adds Bluetooth connectivity
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Newton Peripherals’ MoGo Bluetooth Adapter simply plugs into the USB port on a desktop PC or laptop to provide Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.
The adapter measures just 10×18×10mm - small enough to be left plugged in without getting in the way, especially as it fits almost flush to the computer.
It enables the easy transfer of [...]
New version of USBTrace released
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A newly updated version of the popular USBTrace, has been unveiled by developer SysNucleus. The Windows, host side USB protocol analyser software will permit developers of drivers and filmware to carefully monitor USB traffic via host controllers, hubs & devices. And this new software will allow for that monitoring without the need for any outside [...]
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 [...]