Elgato’s USB stick accelerates Apple TV exports
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Elgato Systems has released the Turbo.264 USB hardware encoder which converts video files to high quality H.264 (MP4) format for iPod, Apple TV, and Sony PSP.
The device accelerates exports by a factor of 4 on an Intel Core 2 Duo up to a factor of 10 on a Power PC G4.
Turbo.264 acts as [...]
USB MP3 pen features hidden recorder
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The Thanko USB pen looks like an everyday pen, but includes a hidden voice recorder and MP3 player.
The pen comes in either 512-MB or 1-GB capacity, and will hold between 32 and 68 hours of audio.
It connects to a computer via USB, allowing audio, MP3s and other data files to be transferred.
The [...]
GN launches USB headset for Microsoft office
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GN, the headset manufacturer, has released the Jabra GN2000 USB headset which is fully compatibility with Microsoft Office Communicator 2007.
The Jabra GN2000 USB headset is the first in a range of products from GN which will work seamlessly with Microsoft’s unified communications software.
The headset delivers market-leading audio quality and is designed to be easy to [...]
USB camcorder makes video sharing easy
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Pure Digital, which manufactures disposable cameras sold in drugstores, has released Flip Video, a pocket-sized camcorder designed so that its footage can be easily uploaded onto the Internet.
Flip Video comes with a built-in USB arm and software for editing and uploading onto video sharing sites such as Google’s YouTube site or Grouper, an online [...]
Sony announces USB camera for PlayStation 3
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Sony has announced the PlayStation Eye - a new camera with built-in microphone designed to work specifically with the PlayStation 3.
The device, a digital camera with a built-in noise-cancelling microphone, caters for those who want to communicate with others through the PlayStation Network via functions such as voice, video chat and social gaming.
The [...]
Hip-IP.com unveils Mobigater Skype/GSM gateway
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Hip-IP.com has launched the MobiGater - a Skype to GSM and GSM to Skype Gateway developed and manufactured by Eurodesign BG Ltd.
MobiGater connects a PC and mobile phone with a USB cable and connects to a cell phone via a SIM card placed inside it. The device forwards Skype calls to a mobile phone [...]
Naztech n300 charges phones from USB port
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Naztech Technologies introduced its N300 charger for iPods and mobile phones at the CTIA Wireless convention in Orlando.
The N300, which is also known as the 3-in-1 rapid charger, is the first device that will charge mobile devices from either a USB port, a standard wall AC outlet, or mobile lighter receptacles.
The compact and [...]
OCZ releases USB SD card reader
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OCZ Technology Group, Inc., which provides innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, has released the new OCZ Trifecta SD card series.
The Trifecta secure digital memory solution combines a microSD, SD and a USB key in one unit. It provides an innovative solution for sharing files between a mobile phone, MP3 player, digital camera, [...]
EasyiShop introduces iUSB for iPod shuffle
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EasyiShop, a specialist in ipod accessories, has introduced the iUSB - a new device for owners of the newest iPod shuffles.
iUSB is a tiny USB dock – just 47 x 16mm - which connects an iPod shuffle to any USB port. It means that iPod users don’t have to use or carry around Apple’s [...]
Lindy Releases Innovative USB Audio Adapter
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Lindy Electronics has introduced the LINDY USB 2.0 Audio Adapter, which allows users to make voice over IP (VoIP) calls independently of their audio system.
The adapter eliminates the need to switch between headsets and speakers as PC audio can be constantly set up for music and gaming, whilst still allowing VoIP calls to be [...]
Retell Launches Soft Recorder4USB
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Retell Ltd, the Sunbury on Thames based call recording specialist, has widened its range of low cost call recording solutions with the launch of Soft Recorder4USB. The device records calls directly to the hard drive of a PC.
Soft Recorder4USB is designed to meet the requirements of customers with a limited number of PC’s. It [...]
SanDisk’s USB Drive Transfers Movies To TV
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SanDisk has developed a USB Drive to transfer multimedia content from a PC to a TV, which will be distributed in Spring/Summer 2007.
Video or other media stored on a PC can be dragged and dropped onto the media-enabled flash drive. The drive is then simply plugged into a small dock which connects to any [...]
First Professional Studio-Quality USB Microphone
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sE Electronics is to start distributing the USB2200a mic in early January 2007 at a retail price of around £222 including VAT.
The USB2200a mic is based on the studio standard sE2200a capsule. It records CD quality audio (record path16 bit 48K, output 24 bit 48K) via USB directly to a DAW (digital audio workstation [...]
USB 7.1 Channel Sound Adapter Adds 3D Sound To PCs
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The USB Virtual 7.1 Channel Sound Adapter is a portable sound controller that can add 3D sound to any PC equipped with a USB port.
The device is small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of the hand and light for easy transportation. It is also easy to use - simply plug the device [...]