Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox Review
Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox Review
Most businesses have a hard time satisfying their need for both easy electronic file transfers and strict data security. Kingston just made life much easier with their new DataTraveler BlackBox USB flash drives. These simple-looking black flash drives feature the latest FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified, 256-bit, hardware-based AES encryption. Even better is the complex password protection forces a device lockdown after a preset number of invalid attempts, to prevent determined attackers from accessing your data.
50 Greatest Game Innovations
From gameplay, to presentation to input devices, videogames are a hotbed of innovation. Here are some that have already made their impact—and others that will shape the future of the medium

One of the most convenient and easiest methods to “network” your devices would be to pick up the USB 4-Port Data Switch - it allows you to change to the particular machine you want at a single push of the button. I suppose those who rely on USB printers and a permanently plugged in USB device will definitely find this $29.99 purchase useful. The design could definitely do with an overhaul though as it is nothing short of awful and cheap looking.
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News - 2008.05.13 Late Edition
News - 2008.05.13 Late Edition
NEC Unveils 12 New 32-Bit Microcontrollers with USB Functionality Leading 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) supplier NEC Electronics Corporation and its subsidiaries in Europe and the Americas, NEC Electronics GmbH and NEC Electronics America, Inc., reaffirmed their commitment to the industrial and consumer electronics markets with the addition of twelve new 32-bit devices with complete USB functionality on […]

One of the most convenient and easiest methods to “network” your devices would be to pick up the USB 4-Port Data Switch - it allows you to change to the particular machine you want at a single push of the button. I suppose those who rely on USB printers and a permanently plugged in USB device will definitely find this $29.99 purchase useful. The design could definitely do with an overhaul though as it is nothing short of awful and cheap looking.
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The Digital Photography Show #30: Win a Wacom Intuos3 6×8, and Macro Photography Fundamentals (24MB, 70mins)
The Digital Photography Show #30: Win a Wacom Intuos3 6×8, and Macro Photography Fundamentals (24MB, 70mins) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE December 14, 2006: Welcome to the Tabletastic Thirtieth of The Digital Photography Show. Today we interview a representative from Wacom, the makers of incredibly useful pen tablet input devices. What is a pen tablet? Why would I […]
Bluetrek Bizz Brings Bodacious Bluetooth to Babes
Bluetrek Bizz Brings Bodacious Bluetooth to Babes
Alliteration aside, the Bluetrek Bizz is looking to blend the world of USB devices and Bluetooth headsets. It’s a Bluetooth headset combined with a USB drive that accepts microSD cards for storage (thus turning it into a microSD card reader as well.) While it may not be as fashionable as other Bluetooth devices, it gets the […]
Microsoft Patents Wii Remote Killer Game Controller
Following the steps of Sony, now Microsoft has patented an input device that aims to kill the Wii remote. And it doesnt look anything like that leaked wiimotelike motion controller.
Is On-The-Go Storage Ready for Primetime?
On-the-go hard disks allow users to back up USB flash drive or memory card data without a PC - or at least in theory. But two devices from Startech and Thecus were not without their faults.
USB 4-Port Data Switch

One of the most convenient and easiest methods to “network” your devices would be to pick up the USB 4-Port Data Switch - it allows you to change to the particular machine you want at a single push of the button. I suppose those who rely on USB printers and a permanently plugged in USB device will definitely find this $29.99 purchase useful. The design could definitely do with an overhaul though as it is nothing short of awful and cheap looking.
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Is On-The-Go Storage Ready for Primetime?
Is On-The-Go Storage Ready for Primetime?
On-the-go hard disks allow users to back up USB flash drive or memory card data without a PC - or at least in theory. But two devices from Startech and Thecus were not without their faults.
Sony unveils new circular media servers
Today, Sony has launched an all new home media server on the people of Japan that touts some interesting specs. Being called a multimedia server and NAS drive, the VGF-HS1 and VGF-HS1S come in 1TB and 1.5TB flavors respectively. Coupled with its unique small circular design, it could fit nicely on just about any HTPC.
The device boasts gigabit Ethernet, DLNA compatibility, integrated display, USB connectivity, hide-away multicard reader behind the front panel and plays many different codecs including AVCHD, MPEG2, HDV, JPEG, BMP, PNG, WAV, MP3, ATRAC, AAC and WMA.
The device is set to ship on May 17th across Japan to the tune of ¥60,000 ($570) / ¥80,000 ($760), depending on how much disk space you require. No word as of yet on whether or not they will be sent out to the rest of the world.

Sony HS1 Home Media Server

Sony has a couple of new home media servers available, with the HS1 carrying 1TB of storage space while the HS1S has 1.5TB. Both were specially constructed to share content automatically with devices such as the PS3 and PCs with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatible software, where content will be streamed over a Gigabit Ethernet link. Supported audio and video formats include AAC, ATRAC, MP3, WMA, H.264 (AVCHD) and MPEG-2 (up to HD resolutions), while shutterbugs can always load up the servers via Memory Stick or SD card readers as well as from any one of three USB ports. The HS1 range will hit Japan first this May 17th, with the HS1 and HS1S retailing for $570 and $760, respectively.
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FluxPC is a bracelet PC you can wear!
FluxPC is a bracelet PC you can wear!
(Click to enlarge) FluxPC is a bracelet PC that you can carry around with you. Of course, it’s only a concept, what do you think? The Flux PC concept is an evolution of today’s portable computing system. The PC takes on new shape as the input and storage devices become compact, more adaptable and fashionable. The […]
Microsoft Patents Wii Remote Killer Game Controller
Following the steps of Sony, now Microsoft has patented an input device that aims to kill the Wii remote. And it doesnt look anything like that leaked wiimotelike motion controller.
FluxPC is a bracelet PC you can wear!
FluxPC is a bracelet PC you can wear!
(Click to enlarge) FluxPC is a bracelet PC that you can carry around with you. Of course, it’s only a concept, what do you think? The Flux PC concept is an evolution of today’s portable computing system. The PC takes on new shape as the input and storage devices become compact, more adaptable and fashionable. The […]
Microsoft Patents Wii Remote Killer Game Controller
Following the steps of Sony, now Microsoft has patented an input device that aims to kill the Wii remote. And it doesnt look anything like that leaked wiimotelike motion controller.
Browse and Clean your Desk with the USB Cleaner Mouse!
Just like the Robo Vacuum, this USB device/mouse cleans your desk. Sounds like a much better deal if you can click and clean your desk. The USB Cleaner Mouse is both a normal computer mouse with two buttons and a scroll wheel and a tiny vacuum cleaner that keeps your desktop clean by only pressing one […]
Is On-The-Go Storage Ready for Primetime?
Is On-The-Go Storage Ready for Primetime?
On-the-go hard disks allow users to back up USB flash drive or memory card data without a PC - or at least in theory. But two devices from Startech and Thecus were not without their faults.
Freescale Flexis JM Microcontroller Series
Freescale Flexis JM Microcontroller Series
Freescale Semiconductor recently introduced its Flexis(tm) JM family of microcontrollers (MCUs) to help designers easily incorporate USB connectivity into a wide range of consumer and industrial applications. The Freescale Flexis JM family includes the new 32-bit MCF51JM128 (JM128) ColdFire® MCUs and the 8-bit MC9S08JM60 (JM60) devices The JM60 and JM128 USB devices are software- and […]
DIY HACK - How to make your own Sawed-Off USB Cable!
Yey, here’s a fun little DIY for those of you who want to mask your secret USB drives as a “Sawed-Off USB Cable“. This might prove to be the best security protection you ever had for your USB device. (Why didn’t I think of this before???) Holy crap– somebody just went and TORE MY FREAKING USB […]
Microsoft Patents Wii Remote Killer Game Controller
Following the steps of Sony, now Microsoft has patented an input device that aims to kill the Wii remote. And it doesnt look anything like that leaked wiimotelike motion controller.