Entries in 'usb' (17)
USB takes on HDMI with new AV spec
NEWSThe USB standards body announced the finalisation of a specification of audio/video devices which allows for transferring of AV data over USB cables.
The standard is designed to enable manufacturers ...
Toshiba launches USB powered display
NEWSToshiba has announced a new portable 14-inch monitor, the Toshiba USB LCD Monitor, which is entirely connected and powered via a USB port.
Apple grudgingly offers iPhone USB micro adaptor
NEWSThe eagle eyes at the unofficial Apple blog noticed that Apple is offering an iPhone USB micro charge adaptor on the UK web store.
Combined mains and USB charge outlets on the way
NEWSUS specialist retailer Think Geek has begun selling a product that integrates USB charging ports into a standard power output socket.
EC adopts universal micro USB phone charger
NEWS
The European Commission has adopted a standard for a common USB-based phone charger with 14 manufacturers lining up to support the new device.
USB banned by Brazilian Christian group
NEWSAn evangelical Christian ‘cult’ in Brazil has forbidden its follows to use any USB device on the basis that the USB symbol is a symbol of Satan.
Steve Jobs: No USB 3.0 for Macs
NEWSSteve Jobs has stated that Apple will not be adding USB 3.0 connectivity to its portfolio of products any time soon.
Tribeka launches in-store USB manufacture
NEWSTribeka, the provider of the innovative SoftWide software retail system, has created the world’s first platforms for providing software on USB.
Man cooks dinner on 30 USB ports
NEWSA Japanese man used the power from 30 USB ports spread over six USB cards to generate enough heat to cook some meat in what must be one of the ...
Wireless USB standard 1.1 released
NEWSThe Wireless USB Promoter group announced the completion of the Wireless USB 1.1 specification which offers performance enhancements over the lacklustre predecessor.
25 per cent of new worms designed to spread via USB
NEWS48 per cent of SMBs are infected by worms each year according to a report published by security vendor PandaLabs.
Gem launches Star Trek on USB
NEWSGem has signed a deal with Paramount to distribute two blockbuster movies via memory stick.
UN approves universal USB phone charger
NEWSThe hope of making micro-USB phone chargers an industry standard took an important step this weekend, with the UN’s International Telecommunication Union approving the plans.
Logitech debuts unified wireless receiver
NEWSLOGITECH has unveiled a device that it claims will end the clutter of wires trailing from computers, as well as freeing up valuable USB ports.
Mobile industry agrees on universal charger
NEWSA consortium of the world’s biggest mobile phone manufacturers are embarking on a joint effort to create a universal mobile phone charge system.
Intel pushes USB 3 forward
NEWS Chip giant Intel has released its Extensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) draft specification for USB 3 devices.
