Manufacturers at Satechi have what the world has wanted for years and never knew it: a 12 Port USB hub, complete with power adapter and 2 control switches: all your smartphones plugged into one single strip. I suppose you're wondering why you don't just plug all your devices into the power strip you've got sitting here already. I'll tell you why: that power strip needs to be used for all of your laptops, of course! Here what you've got instead is a device which can both power your devices and feed data in and out of your computer - all at the same time!
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Satechi 12 Port USB Hub revealed and detailed
MinION USB miniature DNA sequencer coming this year
Anytime I think of a DNA sequencer, I envision a giant machine sitting in a laboratory that costs millions of dollars. I guess that could be the case in some instances considering I've never actually seen a DNA sequencer in person. A company called Oxford Nanopore has what may be the coolest USB gadget ever called the MinION DNA Sequencer. The device looks like some sort of fat flash drive.
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Genius launches virtual 7.1 vibrating Cavimanus Gaming Headset
One of the things that all gamers on consoles or computers need at some point is a nice gaming headset. Gamers will either need a headset to be able to hear the little sounds during online play that help you locate your enemy, or it may be needed so your game doesn't disturb others. If you are in the market for a new gaming headset, Genius has a new offering called the Cavimanus Gaming Headset you may be interested in.
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JLab B-Flex X-Bass laptop speaker adds some boom
My single biggest pet peeve of laptop and integrated sound on computers in general is the lack of bass. Often, the sound is so low even at full blast you can forget watching a movie or listening from across the room. That leads many people to look for quality external speakers. JLab has a new speaker that looks interesting for your notebook or AIO. The speaker is the B-Flex X-Bass, and it plugs in using a USB port.
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Alesis outs USB Q61, QX61, and QX25 MIDI keyboard controllers
A company called Alesis has unveiled three new MIDI keyboard controllers for people that like to make music with their computers. The controllers were all unveiled at NAMM going on in California right now. Surprisingly, unlike most of the gear, we have talked about from the show, these don’t integrate the iPad.
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iLaunch Thunder: Awesome iOS controlled Nerf Dart Gun
In case anyone didn't notice, this week has been filled with CES 2012 coverage and hands-on. To keep an even balance I have an awesome toy for those of you that enjoy doing fun -- or dumb things with your smartphone. This is the iOS-controlled iLauncher Thunder. Basically a nerf dart gun or launcher to keep you busy during boring moments at work, or to shoot at your pets while relaxing on the couch.
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Mimobot Mimomicro USB microSD card reader hands-on
There's one whole heck of a lot of devices here at CES 2012 that cost a major amount of cash, but if there's one company that can bring the smallest and least expensive item to the show and still make a splash. This Mimobot's brand new Mimomicro USB microSD card reader, complete with officially licensed Star Wars characters making up the bulk of their design. Unlike the first waves of Mimobot USB devices, these don't do anything on their own, they read microSD cards for your USB-enabled device on the fly.
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Belkin’s Thunderbolt Express Dock to ship in September for $299
Belkin has released new details on its Thunderbolt Express Dock that allows users to connect multiple peripherals to their MacBook or Ultrabook via one Thunderbolt cable. This is especially helpful if you use your notebook in a desktop workstation setup and need to take it on the go as well. It takes away the hassle of connecting and disconnecting multiple devices.
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Smartphones and Tablets to get USB 3.0 ports by end of 2012
Compact USB 3.0 ports should arrive on smartphones and tablets by the end of 2012, the organization behind USB standards has insisted, promising significantly reduced data transfer speeds. Expected rates are in the region of 100 MB/s, the USB Implementers Forum told PC World, lower than the raw throughput of the USB 3.0 standard because such speeds would demand simply too much power.
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Blue Microphones outs iOS Spark Digital and Mikey Digital mics, plus intelligent Tiki
Blue Microphones has outed its CES range, a trio of mics targeting both computer musicians and - thanks to iOS device compatibility - Garageband musicians. The Spark Digital leads the range, a USB and iPad compatible studio-grade condenser microphone suitable for vocals, drums, guitars, piano, speech, location recording and other uses, with a zero-latency headphone output, volume/gain control and its analog predecessor's "Focus" control.
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Retrode 2 adds Genesis and SNES gaming, plus N64 in pipeline
Retro gaming just got a whole lot easier, with the Retrode 2 adding Genesis, Mega Drive and SNES cartridges ports to your PC, tablet or smartphone via a simple USB connection. Adding the SEGA ports to the original design, the second-gen Retrode also has two SEGA controller ports and two for SNES controllers, and promises driver-free operation no matter your OS of choice.
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ASUS announces MS-100 USB speakers and HS-W1 wireless USB headset
ASUS has announced two new USB audio devices, the MS-100 USB speaker and the HS-W1 Wireless USB headset. Both products feature a sleek and minimalist style that's easy to pack away for travel as well as premium audio quality with easy plug-and-play usability.
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