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 [...]
Wisair announces SDIO Wireless USB solution for mobile devices
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Fabless semiconductor company, Wisair, has announced a new SDIO Wireless USB solution designed to enable vendors to embed Wireless USB technology in portable and handheld electronic devices.
The design enables module vendors to implement small form-factor, low-power modules based on the Wisair WSR601 low-power single chip. The modules will be used by OEMs to integrate [...]
Hawking announces compact USB 802.11n adapter
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Hawking Technology has announced the HWUN1A, a compact USB WiFi adapter with upgradable hi-gain antennas.
The device can boost range fourfold and can also boost throughput up to N-spec levels.
The Hi-Gain antennas make the device ideal for use in an area with a lot of interference, and can be removed and upgraded to Hi-Gain Indoor/Outdoor [...]
3UK knocks £30 off price of USB modem
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3UK is cutting the price of its USB modems from £100 to £69.99 for its Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband customers.
The company is introducing the new retail price for the dongles this week, making it the only mobile operator to offer such a deal.
The current Pay As You Go price plan gives [...]
Smartone-Vodafone announces 14.4Mbps HSDPA USB Stick
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Hong Kong-based Smartone-Vodafone is advertising its latest deployment upgrade to 14.4Mbit/s - the theoretical maximum throughput for High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA). High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) remains the same at 2Mbps.
This speed has been achieved with Vodafone’s USB Stick, a thumbdrive-sized WAN modem which is an upgrade to the pebble-like USB Modem in [...]
Staccato announces Ripcord1 WUSB Development Kit
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Staccato Communications, a Certified Wireless USB supplier, has launched the Ripcord1 Development Kit (DVK), designed to enable next generation solutions.
Staccato Communications aims to offer a choice of wireless connectivity solutions to customers, capable of delivering high data rate, minimal cost and prolonged battery life connectivity.
The Ripcord1 DVK reduces design complexity and ensures fast [...]
Murata develops compact USB 2.0 resonator
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Electronics innovator, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd, has announced a series of ceramic resonators, with built-in load capacitors to reduce component count.
The low-profile CSTCE-XT series resonators are designed to save space in USB 2.0 controller IC driver circuits.
They form part of the company’s Ceralock range, and measure just 3.2mm x 1.3mm x 1mm. [...]
TerraTec releases Cinergy T USB XXS tuner
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TerraTec has released the Cinergy T USB XXS, a DVB-T tuner which provides digital TV via a computer for just £29.99.
Users simply plug the stick into a USB port on the computer, and install the TerraTec Home Cinema software, in order to watch TV through their PC.
The tuner comes with an antenna, remote [...]
Ultra releases SpaceStation USB hub
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Ultra has announced its latest USB hub - the SpaceStation - which provides up to 12 GB of storage in an innovative design.
The credit card sized device can be plugged into a computer to act as a hub for USB devices.
It also comes with 6 USB flash drives, which slot into it. Each [...]
Huawei adds mobile TV tuner to USB Pebble modem
Permalink: Huawei adds mobile TV tuner to USB Pebble modem
Huawei has upgraded its USB pebble HSDPA modem with the addition of a digital TV tuner.
The company traditionally manufactures connectivity kits for European carriers, including Vodafone, and the USB combo marks a move into new categories.
The USB pebble modem, known as the E510, has a top download speed of up to 7.2Mb/s and [...]
LG readies 8GB mini retractable USB drive
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LG is preparing to launch an 8GB version of its Mini Retractable USB Flash drive.
The slim drive features a retractable connector, which eliminates the need for a USB cable.
There is also no need for an easy to lose protective cap - the USB connector emerges from the end of the case, and [...]