If you don’t need a USB-to-WUSB module and want to put something in that Cardbus slot of your older laptop then IOGear has something that may make you happy (if you’re into Wireless, of course) with their latest Cardbus WUSB adapter. It does exactly what it’s supposed to, Wireless USB, but we don’t have a price for it yet. Not even availability.Source
If it goes as planned the USB 3.0 standard will be sold in 2009. I know the wait is killing but the only thing that may help right now are some pictures of an USB 3.0 connector, that the Engadget guys managed to get during CES 2008.
If you forgot or if you never knew, the USB 3.0 standard is supposed to bring speeds up to 4.8Gbps and a power efficiency technology that would cut off the power for every device that is not used. The story is going to be successful I am sure, but we have to wait and that sucks.
I’m not sure how you feel about USB connectors because I know it’s a pretty common thing these days but think a little bit what would have happened if we wouldn’t have it. Would we still use serial and parallel cables to transfer a movie or some vacation pictures? I guess not since the speed is not the best.
It all started with USB 1.0 which was very easy to connect but lacked on speed. Then, USB 2.0 (which we use today) came to increase transfer rates to up to 480Mbps and though we may think that’s enough right now, HD movies development and bigger and bigger files will make it a nightmare to use.
This is where USB 3.0 comes into picture to continue the successful story of Universal Serial Bus connectors with speeds up to 10 times faster, hitting 4.8Gbps. It’s supposed to be available in stores in 2009, while we get some specs about it early 2008. Will the story go on? Will USB 3.0 be as successful as those before? What do you think?
Source: Yahoo!Tech
Maybe you have read about Radiohead’s USB album release. Here you will read about something pretty much similar. Its a USB flash drive that contains information about wine. The idea comes from BeWine Connected, which has packed films, advices, software, information and ring tones on an unique USB flash drive.
The 1GB USB flash drive contains the wine cellar management software “Open Cellar” and a guide to the Grand Cru from the Bordeaux area and their classification. Also there is available a screensaver, a wallpaper dedicated to wine, exclusive ringtones and privileged access to the BeWineConnected Club.
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The gadget has a bottle shape and has a Pontet-Canet label design. It retails for €35 and is available for online orders.
Have you ever felt pain in your wrist when using the computer? I am sure about that. Every time I spend more than five hours in front of my computer I feel tired and sometimes my wrists hurt. To solve this problem a guy invented the USB powered pad for pain relief.
Yes, I am not mocking up here. This gadget uses the infrared light to relief tiredness, muscle strain or even pain. In fact it warms your wrist or muscle creating a relaxing sensation. You will feel something warm up to 40°C ~ 45°C, its manufacturer says. Nevertheless, the device should be used only after a doctor’s agreement. Its users must be careful because the effect can turn bad if the USB Far Infra-Red Pad is used more than 15 minutes.
This gadget has a fan already in my person. It isn’t too pricey (only $21.99) and seems very useful. I would try it right away.
Technology advances when it comes to monitors and this time Samsung delivered something great. Samsung LN-52F91BD is a 52-inch full HD LCD display that has LED backlight which is supposed to offer better brightness than what we had a few years before.
This little one is pretty big for me to use for me to watch the Gladiator and feel like one. It sports 3 HDMI 1.3 ports, USB 2.0 and Infolink function that will give you stock quotes and news updates from MSN. My office cries for such, but I should spare 4800 euros to buy one from Korea, because there’s where they have it now.
via Gizmodo
For those who don’t trust the security softwares has appeared a solution to protect their computers against USB transmitted malware. It is called the USB Security Lock and it is a physical device that actually locks your USB ports. Besides protecting the computer for viruses, it prevents illegal access to confidential information.
The USB Security Lock works very simple. It places a blocker inside the USB port. The blocker prevents access to the USB port by any way. It can be removed only using the Security Lock device. Available for $9.9, the USB Security Lock can be purchased here.
Verizon Wireless has announced its USB727 Modem. The device is manufactured by Novatel Wireless and it is the first broadband modem that feature built-in microSD slot for data storage. The USB727 Modem supports 4GB storage, but microSD card is not included.
It works with almost all types of devices that feature a USB port. Also, it is compatible with most operating systems including indows (Vista, XP, 2000), Mac and Linux. The USB Wireless Broadband Modem has an integrated dual-band diversity antennae system with flip-up antenna to maximize data speed performance and provide a strong network signal reception. VZAccess Manager Software was included in the package for easy access at the USB727’s features.
The price tag for USB727 is about $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new two-year agreement with Verizon Wireless. To get Broadband Access service for Internet browsing, e-mail and intranet access, Verizon’s customers will be charged with $59.99 monthly.
