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Home Theater Watch That Plays Movies!
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Wearables, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Remember reading Dick Tracy comics as a kid, and being wowed by his tres-cool two-way radio watch? We’ve found something even more mind-blowing. It’s the aptly-named Home Theater Watch, which not only tells time, but with its 2GB of storage, can store a full-length feature film! The watch includes software to convert almost any video file—including AVI, MPEG and WMV —into the watch’s format. Send the files to the timepiece via USB and you’re set to view the season finale of “Shooting Sizemore” on an airplane, the subway,
on the watch’s 1.5” screen. The Home Theater Watch even plays MP3’s, WMA’s and displays JPEG photos! If you’re single, we think this cool watch is a much better conversation starter than a cute puppy…and lots cheaper. Available now for $149 USD.
Read More 
| Home Theater Watch Product Page
Gallery: Home Theater Watch That Plays Movies!
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Moxia To Release Cell Phone USB Connectors
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Moixa has already produced an award winning USB connector for charging regular batteries. Now they have unveiled one for cell phones, Blackberries, and other personal devices that will not only save you a few bucks but will also help save the planet. This is truly a gift for those of us who have a tendency to run our cell phone down to empty before we remember we actually have to recharge it occasionally. Contact Moixa for price and future availability or to be put on their product launch alert list.
Read More | Moixa
Gallery: Moxia To Release Cell Phone USB Connectors
Kensington Si750 Wireless Mouse for Breast Cancer Campaign
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Peripherals,
If you’re shopping for a new mouse (or a special gift for someone), consider the Kensington Si750, an uber-cool pink and silver mouse that’s wireless to boot. As if that weren’t cool enough, it comes with its own travel pouch and longer-lasting battery life. Now, here’s the best part: 10% of the proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Campaign in the UK. Convinced? Order one in April at PC World UK or Curry’s for 39.99 pounds (approx. $78 USD). In the meantime, visit the Breast Cancer Campaign.
Read More | Shiny Shiny
Gallery: Kensington Si750 Wireless Mouse for Breast Cancer Campaign
IOGEAR’s Pocket Drive is Really an SD Card Reader
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage,
Say you have an SD card full of photos, music, videos or files, but you—or whomever you wish to share those files with—doesn’t own an SD card reader. This probably happened to someone, and that ingenious someone invented Iogear’s USB Pocket SD Reader/Writer. Just insert the SD card and it’s now a bona fide thumb drive, able to read and write files. The drive has up to 480 Mbps data transfer rate, and works with both Windows and Mac. Also available for Micro and Mini SD cards, Rs-mmc, and (hello PSP’ers!) MS-Duo cards. Prices range from $9.97 to $12.97.
Read More | X-treme Geek
Gallery: IOGEAR’s Pocket Drive is Really an SD Card Reader
Apple WWAN Support Update 1.0 Released
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Broadband, PC / Laptop, Software, Wireless / WiFi, USB,
As I was Twittering, Software Update popped up and notified me that there is a WWAN Support Update available. What does this mean? Since I am posting from a MacBook Pro, it means that Apple is adding support in OS X for even more cards for hopping online. Included are a bunch of Novatel products, like the Novatel Merlin XU870 ExpressCard (HSDPA) for Cingular, and the V740 ExpressCard for Verizon that supports EVDO Rev. A. The full message is below:
The WWAN Support Update v1.0 provides SW support for the following WWAN products:
Available on the Cingular network:
- Novatel Merlin XU870 ExpressCard (HSDPA)
Available on the Sprint network:
- Novatel Wireless Merlin EX720 Express Card (EVDO Rev. A)
- Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 USB Modem (USB Adapter, EVDO Rev. A)
Available on the Verizon network:
- Novatel XV620 ExpressCard (EVDO Rev. 0)
- Novatel V740 ExpressCard (EVDO Rev. A)
- Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 (USB Adapter, EVDO Rev. A)
If you’re on a Mac notebook, rev up Software Update for the download.
Gallery: Apple WWAN Support Update 1.0 Released
The ZiPhone II USB Telephone from Simple Simon has been drawing a lot of attention this past week, due to the money-saving features and call recording capabilities that is boasts. Even more, we see the hacker / designer aspect of the phone with it’s programmer’s development kit and sample code as well. The phone connects to a PC over a USB connection and utilizes VoIP for communications on that end. It doesn’t stop there though, as it can also connect to a standard land line as well as analog PBX connections as well. What’s fantastic is that it can be managed through any Windows-based VoIP SoftPhone or virtual PBX system on the market. The ZiPhone II runs for $199.95 USD.
[Thanks, sightandsound!]
Read More | Simple Simon
Gallery: ZiPhone II USB Telephone
Verbatim Introduces 12GB Store ‘n’ Go Pocket Drive
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage,
As we store increasing amounts of music, photos, videos and software on our computers, the need for larger-capacity pocket drives continues to grow. Verbatim’s Store ‘n’ Go throws down the gauntlet, storing a whopping 12GB on a drive smaller than 3 inches high by 1.4 inches wide. The mini hard drive has a flip-out USB connector, and is compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux systems. It even includes software such as Skype, AOL Instant Messenger and an email program, all of which can be run from the drive itself, and therefore can be used on any PC that connects to the internet. Priced at $179, look for the Store ‘n’ Go to hit retailers in the next few weeks.
Read More | New York Times
Gallery: Verbatim Introduces 12GB Store ‘n’ Go Pocket Drive
Swiss Army Knife Becomes USB
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Storage, USB,
It cuts, it screws, it slices, it tweezes, it goes digital. The company that has brought us our beloved Swiss Army Knife has created a USB version that will store 512MB or 1GB. It also features an LED light and ballpoint pen, and works on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux. The knife is priced at $85.00 and $115.00, a bit more than the one we got for $11.00 at Target. We are still trying to figure out how the clever company managed to combine all of this in only 2 1/4 x 5/8 x 1/2-inches.
Read More | RedEnvelope
Gallery: Swiss Army Knife Becomes USB
It’s Valentine’s Day and you still haven’t gotten off your computer to do that last minute shopping. Even if you cannot order something online and make it in time, we’re hoping we can give you some last minute suggestions like this photo viewer. The Tricod heart-shaped Mini Digital Photo Frame can carry more pictures of your loved ones than anyone wants to see. It holds up to 56 images and displays them on its 1.1-inch LCD screen. Available in three colors, it can be used as a keychain or pendant, and is rechargeable with its USB cable. Find the picture viewer online for $39.95.
Read More | Tricod
Gallery: Carry Mini-Digital Photos With You
Need a pleasant diversion in your 9:00 to 5:00 cubicle? Simply plug the Circus Cannon into your USB connection, pack it with one of its “babes,” point it at its net up to 20 feet away, and let ‘er rip. The Cannon can move vertically and horizontally, includes 3 feet of cable, and even comes with downloadable sound effects. Compatible with Windows XP, the USB Cannon is available at USB.brando for $35.00. We figure this is much more amusing than trying to make our In boxes smaller than our Out boxes.
Read More | USB.brando
Gallery: USB Cannon Turns Workspace Into Circus
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