Component maker VIA has just launched the world's first USB 3.0 hub controller, the VIA VL810 SuperSpeed Hub Controller. The new USB 3.0 hub supports speeds up to 5Gb/s, which is ten times the speed of USB 2.0 ports, and it features one upstream and four downstream ports. Enhanced Power … [Read more...] about Worlds First USB 3.0 Hub Controller
Hardware
ioSafe Solo SSD Rugged External Hard Drive
Some of our readers will remember the ioSafe Solo rugged external hard drive that we reviewed last year, ioSafe has just added a new model to their range of external hard drives with the launch of the ioSafe Solo SSD. The ioSafe Solo SSD will be available with a range of storage sizes which … [Read more...] about ioSafe Solo SSD Rugged External Hard Drive
Wireless Media Stick
With this innovative new Wireless Media Stick from HSTi, you can now access your network files by simply plugging this device into a device with a USB drive, any USB-enabled DVD/Blu-ray player, TV, stereo, or digital picture frame. The wireless media stick creates a virtual mass storage drive and … [Read more...] about Wireless Media Stick
Microsoft Muscle Control
Microsoft has just released information about its groundbreaking new muscle control interface technology, which allows you to control devices using your muscles. This innovation opens up a whole new dimension in possible game and real-world controllers for various devices, potentially … [Read more...] about Microsoft Muscle Control
Freescale Smartbook Tablet
Freescale, the Texas-based semiconductor manufacturer, has just released exciting information about its next generation of smartbook products, which are targeted at a price under $200. These innovative devices are designed around Freescale’s integrated 1GHz i.MX515 processor. Additionally, there may … [Read more...] about Freescale Smartbook Tablet
Asus Eee Pad Tablet Coming In March With NVIDIA Tegra Graphics
We told you a couple of weeks ago that Asus was planning on launching its own tablet device called the Asus Eee Pad. The guys over at have had a tip that the Asus Eee Pad will feature NVIDIA's Tegra chipset, and possibly the fastest ARM processor as well. It looks like the Asus Eee Pad will come … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Tablet Coming In March With NVIDIA Tegra Graphics
LaCie 2Big USB 3.0
The LaCie Company partnered with Symwave to introduce the world's first USB 3.0 Dual Drive RAID storage. LaCie has been the leading provider of the world's professional storage solutions and the company is hoping to maintain its prominence with the LaCie 2Big USB 3.0. LaCie has recently announced … [Read more...] about LaCie 2Big USB 3.0
Artopz Minitopz Ion-based Nettop Lamp
The Artopz Minitopz is clearly a work of art. Unlike traditional desktop computers, the Artopz Minitopz boasts an unusual design that is both intriguing and confusing. This unique aesthetic sets it apart from the conventional, boxy designs of most desktop computers, making it a conversation piece as … [Read more...] about Artopz Minitopz Ion-based Nettop Lamp
Intel Launches Next Generation Atom Platform
Intel has launched its next generation Atom platform for netbooks and nettops, which consists of the new Intel Atom N450 processor and the new lower power consuming NM10 Express Chipset for netbooks. Intel has also launched two new Atom processors for nettops and small desktop PCs, the single core … [Read more...] about Intel Launches Next Generation Atom Platform
Norhtec Gecko Surfboard Keyboard PC
Many of us are still waiting for Asus to release their Eee Keyboard PC, now another company called Norhtec is releasing a keyboard PC, the Gecko Surfboard. The Norhtec Gecko Surfboard is a full-sized QWERTY keyboard with a PC inside. Processing comes in the form of a 1.0GHz Vortex86MX system on a … [Read more...] about Norhtec Gecko Surfboard Keyboard PC
LaCie Rikki Ultra Compact Portable Hard Drive
LaCie has added a new portable hard drive to their range with the launch of the LaCie Rikki, which LaCie is calling the most compact 2.5-inch hard drive on the market. The LaCie Rikki measures just 4.3 inches by 2.9 inches by 0.5 inches thick and weighs in at just 158g. It comes in a range of … [Read more...] about LaCie Rikki Ultra Compact Portable Hard Drive
Fastra II The Worlds Most Powerful Desktop Supercomputer
Scientist at the University of Antwerp have created the world's most powerful desktop supercomputer, the Fastra II, which utilizes a total of 13 NVIDIA chipsets. The Fastra II has a 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 Processor for its main processor, and it has six dual-GPU GeForce GTX 295 graphics cards and a … [Read more...] about Fastra II The Worlds Most Powerful Desktop Supercomputer
