Windows Automotive and Fiat are poised to unveil a new in-car technology via USB called “Infotainment.” This Bluetooth based technology will interact with hand held devices like phones, PDAs, GPS systems and other communication devices. Connection is made from a hardwired USB port located in the glove box to the internal car system. Voice activated […]
One of the necessary evils of migrating from aCD player to a digital music player is the tedious process of extracting music from already owned CDs. Sure, anyone with a computer can use one of the available music extraction software programs, many of which are free. But for those that don’t have access to a […]
Keyspan announced support for Intel-based Macs with its line of USB serial adapters and remote controls. The software is available for download from Keyspan’s Web site. The updates include new versions of the software for Keyspan’s serial adapters, USB Server, infrared remote controls, and the Easy Presenter and USB PS/2 Adapter.
Turtle Beach announces it’s release of the “Roadie” portable surround sound system. Smaller then a deck of cards, this guy packs a host of features. Connecting to PC or Laptop via USB, the Roadie transforms computer sound into 5:1 or 7:1 theater sound. Digital singal processing provides a stereo 10-band EQ with ambience control for […]
USB 2.0 system-on-chip will process data more then three times faster than other processors based off 8051 design. This device controller from Agere has an ARM Core processor and will handle up to 40 million instructions per second. Agere reports this will greatly increase performance when used with CE products such as MP3 players, cameras […]
Update: Mobile Firefox version 2.0 is now available from U3 for free download. Mobile Firefox 2.0 – get it! Mobile Firefox has an easy to use version of Firefox 1.5 which can run from your flash drive. The program still gets executed on the computer but all data, including temporary files are stored on the […]
IOCELL introduces flash drive with VoIP capability. This ingenious product puts VoIP software hidden within a flash drive for plug-n-play internet phone capability. To increase performance the PhoneDrive uses an embedded sound card and high quality, retractable ear phone set to create an all-in-one package. Internet telephone software includes features like time, date, phone number, […]