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Why Should We Care About Intel's Light Peak Data Cable?

For weeks, the Internet's been a-buzz about Intel's Light Peak optical data cable--but why should we care about it? Is it just another tech we'll have to shell out hard cash for...or is it the cabling solution we've been waiting ...READ»

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Apple-Palm Wars: Apple Wins iTunes Syncing Battle

Remember when I said Apple probably wouldn't let the Pre sneakily connect to iTunes for media syncing? I was right. And now, after some to-and-froing, the USB's regulatory body has sided with Apple, effectively agreeing it can block ...READ»

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USB Disco Ball/Lamp

USB Disco Ball/LampREAD»

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Apple Agrees to Universal Phone Charger for EU iPhone

Back in February, the GSM Association announced an agreed universal phone charger standard. Now the European Union has signed a bunch of manufacturers up to the same standard, with one surprising adherent: Apple. When the GSMA ...READ»

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Global Broadband Dongle Proves Verizon Is Merely After Your Cash

Verizon's just expanded its range of USB mobile broadband dongles--this new one is designed with the global traveler in mind. And while that may sound all nice and helpful, it's not necessarily. The annual fees tot up to ...READ»

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Brando's $20 USB Hub Doubles as a Solar-Powered Charger

Brando's new USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub is the Swiss army knife of USB chargers. The device contains six cell phone connectors, and can be used as a traditional USB hub or as a solar-powered gadget charger. The hub is ultra-light ...READ»

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"Freshly Baked" USB Drive Bread Series

"Freshly Baked" USB Drive Bread SeriesREAD»

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USB Humping Dog

USB Humping DogREAD»

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Leyio Personal File Sharer: Clever, But Doomed

Leyio launched a Personal File-Sharing Device recently--a small gadget designed to simplify the swapping of personal or business-related digital data between people. It's clever, secure, and the first device to use UWB wireless. But ...READ»

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Cellphone Makers Agree on Universal Charger, But is it a Good Idea?

Yesterday the GSM Association announced, surprisingly, that they had reached an agreement on a universal standard charging system for cellphones--and a large number of major manufacturers have signed up. But is it actually a good ...READ»

Kensington To Make Your Desk Wire-Free

Computer accessory maker Kensington [NYSE:ABD] has introduced a new product to market that capitalizes newly on the "wireless" wave: a USB docking station that is -- you guessed it -- wireless. Let's say you bring ...READ»

Sony Ericsson Announces Quad-Band Mobile Modems

Sony Ericsson [NYSE: SNE] is making its first foray into the USB modem market with two internet dongles, the MD400 and MD400g. Each of the diminutive modems features a folding antenna and a retractable USB plug to reduce the ...READ»

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AMD and NVIDIA Teaming Up Against Intel?

In something akin to a corporate cat-fight, AMD [NYSE: AMD] and NVIDIA [NASDAQ: NVDA] have decided that Intel has not been adequately forthcoming with its specifications for the next iteration of the USB interface, USB 3.0. The ...READ»

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RCA Refreshes "Small Wonder" Camcorders to Compete with Flip Cams

With the astounding success of the Flip Ultra, a miniature, bare bones camcorder that retails for under $150, RCA [NASDAQ: VOXX] is feeling pressure to compete. To do that, they're refreshing their line of Small Wonder ...READ»

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