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First-ever USB 3.0 device on show with specs

Symwave, today announced that they are to demonstrate something that was first spoke about over a year ago, the first-ever USB 3.0 device. The Physical Layer (PHY) device will be on show at the SuperSpeed USB Developer’s Conference, which is being held in San Jose, CA. Read more

$0.01 USB Car Charger: Rejuices iPhone and iPod

For fighting against the Financial Tsunami or just a small gift for your Christmas, the folk of usbfever.com is now selling a USB Car Charger at US$0.01/pc + shipping (US$2.99/order).

When we have a deep look, it seems to be a value offer as the USB Car charger is not as other car chargers, the USB port is not at the vertical end of the charger nor at the horizontal end of the charger Read more

Brando USB humidifier shaped like a can

As I sit here writing this post in this stuffy room I started to think about those lucky people in their air-conditioned office. They really do have it good, working in a room with good air quality.

Well Brando has developed a gadget that will help the air quality in your little room. Here we have a USB humidifier with a difference; it is shaped like a can. It generates cool, moisturizing steam which uses safe ultrasonic waves. This will help relieve dry skin conditions.

The can shaped Brando USB humidifier will spray a mist of 50ml every hour and is just 65 x 65 x 120mm in size. The package contains USB Can-shaped Humidifier, USB Power Cable and a USB Car Charger

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Intel releases USB 3.0 specifications: 4.8Gbps transfer rate

We reported to a while back about USB 3.0 getting tested at CES 2008, well now we have the latest news that may interest you. Intel has just released USB 3.0 specifications.

We was all a little worried when Intel announced that they was going release a brand new USB as standard until we heard it was USB 3.0 and what its capabilities was. Yes being backward compatible is very interesting indeed but Intel’s latest announcement proves to be good.

We already new that the new USB 3.0 would have a transfer rate of 4.8Gbps which is roughly ten-times faster than that of the current USB 2.0, we also know now that it will be much better in the way of power consumption.

PC Pro has said:

Intel has released a draft specification for the next iteration of the USB eXtensible Host Controller Interface

Those who joined Intel to form the USB 3 Promoter Group were HP, Microsoft, NEC, NXP Semiconductors and Texas Instruments and their aim is to get USB 3.0 on the market as early as 2009.

Source PC Pro via pocket-lint

Disc Makers introduce new Reflex Flash USB drive duplicators

Disc Makers, the nation’s leading manufacturer of CD and DVD duplicators and printers, is proud to introduce the new Reflex Flash USB drive duplicators, a breakthrough in affordable home and office flash drive duplication.

The Reflex Flash duplicators are aggressively priced at just $699 for the 3-drive, $899 for the 7-drive, and $1,099 for the 11-drive model. Similar duplicators in the marketplace can cost as much as $2,000 to $4,000 Read more

Diamante USB Mouse

Now this is a computer mouse for us girls but weather or not it is practical I don’t know. This mouse features two buttons and a scroll wheel and is covered in white fake diamonds.

This Diamante Mouse measures just 10cm x 3cm and is selling for around £27.99 which is a lot cheaper then if the Diamonds were in fact real.

What do you think?

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Super-Talent Pico USB: world’s smallest 8GB flash drive

Big always used to be better, however that all changed in the world of computers. The smaller you can make a product, the better you can market the device. Well it seems that Super-Talent has upped their game in the USB flash drive market.

The Pico USB from Super-Talent is the world’s smallest 8GB flash drive, just look at how small the flash drive looks next to this house key. The drive measures just 31.3 x 12.4 x 3.4mm and weighs in at just 6 grams.

Expect to pay about $35 for this product

Source – Pocket Lint

USB Drum Kit

Drum sets can cost the earth to buy but this USB Drum Kit will only cost you £129.95. All you have to do to set it up is just plug it directly into your nearest USB port and it will then play through your computer’s soundcard and speakers.

This USB Drum kit contains 233 realistic drum sounds and 50 preset rhythm patters and you can even compose and create your own customised songs and patterns.

The two equally responsive pedals will take care of all your bass drum and hi-hat action and also included in this kit is a full tutorial system CD.

You can get this here

Bluelounge Sanctuary all in one charger station set up: Compatible for over 1500 gadgets

This product has to be the hottest around at the moment and I will definitely be buying one, welcome to the Bluelounge Sanctuary charging station.

The Sanctuary all in one charger station set up basically has all the wires within it you could possibly need, it has a power source and 11 different types of plugs plus a USB socket.

It is compatible with well over 1,500 gadgets which is very good indeed, charges phones like the iPhone, iPods etc. The looks of it is pretty decent as well so with all the above and looking good this has to be a real winner in my eyes.

You can buy this now for only $129.95 which is a bargain.

Source – Bluelounge via Geeky gadgets

USB 2.0 DVR Guardian: convert any notebook into a digital video recording surveillance system

Swann Communications, the global leader in security monitoring solutions, is proud to announce their latest innovation in DIY security: USB 2.0 DVR Guardian™. This compact, portable system turns any notebook computer into an advanced surveillance system capable of monitoring any home, office or retail space.

The Swann USB 2.0 DVR Guardian™ is easily installed by simply plugging it directly into any computer’s USB port. The DVR supports up to four channels, so the user can choose to display and record live video from one to four cameras. With an easy to use graphical interface, the USB 2.0 DVR Guardian™ can be programmed for recording at a specified time, set for motion detection or set up to auto e-mail a notification to the user’s e-mail account upon motion activation. Furthermore, the entire security system can be viewed and controlled remotely via the internet. Swann’s latest DIY security solution offers flexibility in terms of viewing options; users are able to view their security system through their PC and remotely via the internet and mobile phone Read more

USB Webcam with Suction Cup: worst gadget ever

If you have a laptop without a webcam, the best thing for you to get is one that will just sit nicely on top of your notebook screen. However somebody forgot to tell the company who made this USB Webcam.

Why would you want to use a webcam with a huge suction cup that will have to waste a huge portion of your screen? And you know how strong some of those suction cups can be, there will be a number of people with a weird bulging shape on their laptop screens.

I am sure that the USB webcam was not made to stick on your notebook screen, however where else could you stick it as you need a smooth flat surface. Waste of time if you ask me.

Source - Geek Alerts via Coolest Gadgets

LG links up six monitors via USB

If you have used a multi monitor set-up then you will be totally aware of how much more productivity you have by doing this.

Well LG have now launched a 20.1 inch wide-screen display which connects to your PC via USB.

It’s said that the USB standard is just compatible with Windows at the moment, but you can connect up to six of these screens to your PC and have a 6 screen display.

The only downside of USB driven monitors is that no graphics card is used, but they do work great for general type work.

What do you think of this idea?

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Personal Pocket Safe: Encrypted USB smart flash drive

CHDT Corp have produced the Personal Pocket Safe, this is a USB smart flash drive. This USB flash drive is all about security, which is why this is the first encrypted, epoxy coated, pin-protected smart drive. The company states that this flash drive has military-grade encryption, which makes the device so safe.

The USB smart flash drive also features a password vault as well as a track-covering feature. What this means is that nobody will be able to locate its presence once it has been removed from its system. The drive is gold and shiny to look at and has a rubber PIN-pad; this allows you to enter your 4 to 10 digit code so that you can access your files.

Source – Gizmodo via Slippery Brick

USBee Flash Memory Drive is unique, USB thumb drive with a difference

Many off you may think that the USBee Flash Memory Drive design is a little to weird but we say get some glasses because we love it, it is not only different but the whole design is unique with some clever things going on.

The name for starters is a little wacky but makes sense considering the way it looks, ok this is only a concept but should be pretty easy to make it reality. The eye catching USBee is clever because unlike normal USB thumb drives they can sometime break when putting in or out of computers but this one will not because it is flexible.

The USBee has a clever combination of aluminium and silicon shell and this is where it becomes flexible, it also has a clever ventilation system to prevent it from heating up.

Source – coolest-gadgets

Lipstick 1GB USB Pen Drive

This USB Pen drive that looks like a lipstick so it is a great gadget for us girls.

You can keep this USB drive disguised in your handbag and know one will no what it really is.

The Lipstick Drive can store and transfer your pictures, music, video and data to another computer with a USB port.

Although cutting edge in both design and technology the lipstick drive is fully compatible with all USB connectors.

You can get this Lipstick 1GB USB Pen Drive here

Tachikoma USB Bandai: Email Reading USB Robot

Tachikoma is a blue little robot from the Japanese Bandai company.

After you have connected this robot to your computer’s USB port, Tachikoma will be able to read your emails, create and process applications and allow you to play mini games.

Below is a video clip of the robot in action

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USB Skype VoIP Phone

Do you like to use VoIP if so you might find this USB Skype phone a handy gadget to have.

This phone features a built-in audio speaker, a microphone, and a full numeric keypad.

With this phone you have a choice of 16 different incoming ring tones to choose from the most important thing is that it is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME

You can get this USB Skype VoIP Phone here

Belkin Travel Powerstrip: $75,000 warranty, USB charging and surge protection

This Belkin Travel Powerstrip (Belkin Mini Surge Protector) features much more than just surge protection, you also get a $75,000 warranty, a green LED to know when devices are safe from surges, two USB ports for charging and its priced at under $25. Available towards the end of April 2008.

Source: Crave

The Plug It USB adapter: cables even more convenient

The Plug It USB adapter is said to be the “world’s smallest” USB charging and data cable but I bet there are more like it.

This cable is definitely convenient and small enough to be hung from your keys or even the eyelet found on many mobile devices including most cell phones.

A mini USB version allows it to connect to just about everything else including Blackberrys, cameras, PMPs, MP3 players, etc.

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Mini Mouse USB Speaker

This tiny USB mouse connects to your iPod, CD, PDA, computer, or other products using a 3.5mm stereo audio jack.

This mouse has a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery which is environmental-friendly

So if you are looking for a speaker with a difference then this is it.

the Dimensions are: 50 x 34 x 73mm (approx.)

Weight: 44g

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