USB web cameras seem creepy but it’s one of those things you just don’t know about until you try it. Once you get past the idea of seeing yourself on screen, as you chat away the afternoon, you begin to realize how nice web cameras are.

Sometimes words can’t describe the idea or thought - this is especial true in business. Sometimes it’s just nice to see the person you are talking to.

Well, whatever it is the majority of us aren’t ready. Over 40% of our visitors doen’t have a webcam and over 30% thought it would be creepy - putting it all together the minority are USB webcam fans.

Frank, a Colorado visitor, ended up winning the set of USB cables for this poll. Congrats! He visits GetUSB a couple times a month (I’ll have to work on that) and has a variety of flash drives - largest being 8GB. Frank is anxiously awaiting the cut-the-cord with his USB devices and drop some coin on a wireless hub. They’re out for the taking.

After some USB YouTube browsing I came across this little number. This walking robot has one hell of a show. Check it out.

If you cannot view the video click here.

Sure Notepad is basic and free for a text editor, but if you’re a webmaster worth your salt, Notepad wont do. UltraEdit has been around for years and is now available to launch from your U3 flash drive.

Running UltraEdit U3 Software from a UFD is ideal because this powerful program installs once, doesn’t mess with registry files and is 100% portable.

UltraEdit is a text editor and offers much more…

…configure it for your favorite preferences like syntax highlighting, code folding, basic or advanced menus/toolbars, add your macros, scripts, user-defined tools, and/or FTP/SFTP account information—all in a “digital briefcase” no larger than the size of a stick of gum.

The trial version is 45 days and full price of the software is $49. A small investment for the web guru.

Grab the free trial at U3 headquarters or click the publisher IDM Computer Solutions. Not sure what U3 is? Read this.

Attention ladies, Singer now takes USB. WOW - this article is starting off to be rather sexist. Why should I assume only woman are interested in a Singer sewing machine with USB? Having USB, one can transmit embroidery designs and pattern selections directly from your PC or laptop.

Let me re-word. Attention metro sexual males - you may now use Singer Futura to sew your club logo’s or personalize your towels, handkerchiefs and dress shirts.

There are three models from Singer that offer USB connectivity. The Futura CE-350, Futura CD-250 and Futura CE-150.

Seriously, I would think those into sewing would appreciate the ease-of-use USB offers for a process like this.

Apple is motivated to introduce an ultra portable laptop and according to their calculations one of the biggest limiting factors is the port connectors. With that in mind, Apple submitted a patent for a collapsible USB connector (and other connectors like FireWire and RJ-45) to aid in the ultra slim effort.

After reading a summary of the report here it’s clear Apple is looking to create a “highly tapered chassis shape.” (although the picture in that report does show it).

So how does this collapsing port work? Without to much detail the idea is this: When the ultra portable laptop is closed so are the ports. When the laptop is opened those ports expand and allow connectivity using traditional sized cables.

Seems to me this methodology is asking for trouble, unless the only thing being connected are low speed peripherals like mouse or scanner.

Source: AppleInsider

Franklin Wireless is churning out their smallest EVDO USB Modem so you can be your own hotspot - whether you’re hot or not.

EVDO or Evolution Data Only/Evolution Data Optimized provides fast wireless broadband (3G) internet service directly to your [I’m assuming] laptop [or any computer really]. All this access is now portable and available via Franklin’s USB CDU680 modem. You can take the internet with you and surf the web in your car, on the train, in the airport, at your Starwars technology convention or in your Luv Bus RV.

Some exceptional features too. 64MB flash drive - okay maybe THAT’S not impressive, built-in GPS, antenna port for external signal boost, pre-configured for PC/ Mac and swivel base USB connector.

Source: Franklin via EVDO Info

No this isn’t me; and my office doesn’t look like this. Not unless GetUSB came to life and ran me out of house and home.

Frank’s Cubicle is not a demo room, but an absolute time killer (in a good way). So if your boss stepped out and you have some time check out Frank’s Cubicle.

On a more serious note, the USB Implementers Forum runs the site and Frank’s Cubicle is a tribute to all the gadgets we’ve come accustomed to love.

The USB Implementers Forum drives certification testing and logo awareness for Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB On-The-GO and Wireless USB technologies. We developed Frank’s Cubicle to show the ubiquity and proliferation of the most successful interconnect technology in the world, with more than 2 billion implementations to date. Today consumers demand interoperability and ease-of-use. I’d like to think the USB technology has those benefits mastered. Now when consumers think USB we’d like them to remember the associated brands.

The latest technology we are supporting is Wireless USB, in which the first five certified products were introduced a few weeks ago from Lenovo, Dell, IOGEAR and D-Link. Set to perform like USB 2.0 sans the cables. Consumers can expect to see more products arrive on the retail shelves before the holiday season.

Thanks - Kim!