The latest generation of USB technology was unveiled back in April at the Intel Developer Forum conference in China. Known as USB Type-C, it promised to improve on current USB technology by offering a symetrical design (no more trying to figure out which side is up), reversible ends (the same connector at both ends), better transfer speeds and more. The […]
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New USB Type-C standard to come with symmetrical prong
A new type of USB cable is coming soon to devices near you. Announced by the USB Implementers Forum today at the Intel Developer Forum conference in China, the new specification, known as USB Type-C, will not be compatible with current USB ports and cables but will address a number of frustrations that have dogged the standard since its inception. The new […]
Portable USB sound card delivers 7.1 surround sound?
If you need 7.1 surround sound wherever you go, the USB 7.1 channel sound adapter may be for you. Plug in this adapter about as large as 2 AA batteries and you’ll get an emulated 3D sound environment (thanks to the 3D Sound Simulation Software). It also comes with a microphone input for your VoIP, IM calls and multiplayer games. […]