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The Russians have a good old reputation of drinking Vodka and that too enjoying it too it’s fullest. They are so much into drinking Vodka that many of their cuisines and even ketchups contain some amount of it. The world may think of them as crazy people but they are proud of this habit of theirs. They have a good old drinking behavior too and that is not drinking alone , they always consider a partner to accompany them whenever and wherever. To enjoy the pleasure – you plug in a special shot glass to USB port of your computer , connect to an online vodka room, and find virtual drinking partners. The main idea is that the shot-glass will track the quantity of booze in it and give an account of it to other users. This is done to make sure that the person has finished the shot (it’s considered rude in Russia if one doesn’t finish a drink). Regrettably, it’s not acknowledged yet that how the glass will determine its content? Via: Chipchick

SoundTech has released a range of USB connectivity cables dubbed Lightsnake that are all set to bright up the connection between gadgets and the computer. The cables light up when the connection is made and flash when data is being transferred. These cables are available for a variety of USB cables that include USB-A, USB-B, USB-B to USB-A and USB-A to USB 5-pin. This range means that you will be able to connect your guitar, music players and even iPod to the system using these blinking cables. These cables are priced at $50. Via: engadget

Wacky it may seem, but a USB has been developed which incorporates a small but handy speaker. This USB is a new thing round the block and has a wide range of uses. Advertisers think this USB to be as a handy device as it incorporates a small but quite useful feature which the other USB don’t boast of, the speaker. This eNECESSITIES flash drive can seize a sound clip (in WAV, AIFF, or MP3 formats) which may be 10 to 20 seconds in length and will be played automatically the instant it is plugged into the computer’s USB port. Very few pieces of this device are out in the market, a mere 250 of them, so order now. Via: e-necessities

NXP Semiconductors has unveiled its new generation UTMI+ Low-Pin Interface (ULPI) Hi-Speed USB transceivers for mobile phones. The size of the smallest USB transceiver is 2.2×2.25×0.6 mm, which fulfills the specific needs of ultra-slim handset designs and other portable devices. NXP’s transceivers consumes only 0.5 μA current only in power down mode to avoid battery drain. The NXP’s transceiver contains four members, including ISP1504x1, ISP1508, ISP1702 and ISP1703 with industry specifications, including ULPI Rev. 1.1, USB On-The-Go (OTG) Rev. 1.2 and USB Rev. 2.0. All transceivers support wide range of input supply voltage of 3.0V to 4.5V for mobile phones. It has host, peripheral and OTG functionality. ISP1508, ISP1702 and ISP1703 address lower system voltage levels with their VCC (I/O) of 1.4V to 1.95V, while some can be pin-selected for data rate (SDR) or double data rate (DDR) interface operation. In addition, all transceiver support USB charger detection, and external charge pump for OTG function. The ULPI transceiver interface allow chips and systems designers to connect a Hi-Speed USB transceiver to USB core logic embedded in Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). Even, ASIC and SoC designers can reduce design time and also simplify testing and ensure interoperability with USB transceivers Via: Digit Times

Employers and parents are always getting a bit curious about what their employees and kids are surfing in their absence. This device named SnoopStick has been developed for all such parents and employers. This device has to be connected to the USB port of your computer and all you have to do is to run the software that comes with the package. The software runs quietly in the background and keeps a store of all the web sites that are visited and all the IM conversations and Emails that are sent and received on the computer. After that you can just use the same computer and check for all that data. So be smart and check that the system on which you are working has no mysterious USB devices attached to it…! Via: ubergizmo

It was only some months ago that flash drives had capacities in Megabytes. And in those days it was considered to be pretty decent. Now companies like Sony are changing the trends by releasing Flash Drives which boast of monstrous storage capacities. Sony has taken the trend another step forward by releasing Micro Vault Flash Drive. This flash drive offers you a 8GB storage capacity and a USB 2.0 interface. The drive can also swivel at 180-degrees so that you can conveniently access the port on your computer. Amazon lists the price of this device as $105.11. Via: productdose

Whenever I think about Nokia, portable mobile phones come in my mind rather than GPS devices. Nokia has unveiled the Nokia 500, second in-car navigation system for convenient in-car navigation and communication. The Nokia 5500 Auto Navigation device has integrated GPS and competitive in-car navigation features as well as complete Bluetooth handsfree system for your compatible mobile phone. The Nokia 500 is featured with 4.3 inch color screen, which makes it easy for you to search through contacts and make and receive calls. The handsfree speaker system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides you excellent audio quality. The Nokia 500 is equipped with high-sensitivity GPS and Nokia Maps navigation software, which gives you clear voice and visual directions. The device comes with pre-installed regional maps and detailed travel information, including your points of interest like hotels, police stations and tourists sites. The device has an intuitive Nokia interface, featuring a split screen, which provides you additional information like your next turn, estimated time of arrival and distance remaining alongside the main screen to help for your navigation. The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation system allows you to listen music from the integrated music player, view photographs or watch videos. The device also plays music through your car’s FM radio by using the in-built FN transmitter. It is expected that the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation to be available in selected regions of Europe in the fourth quarter for a price of EUR 300.

Energy Link USB Portable Power Supply and Adapter that can easily power USB devices at a single go. This highly proficient piece of equipment uses two AA rechargeable Cycle Energy batteries Sony claims to bridge the wide breach between regular alkaline batteries and NiMh rechargeable. The device is hypothetical supposed to be able to recharge the batteries completely in three hours. Sony’s device is claimed to be the first device to combine three uses counting a power adapter, portable power supply and battery charger. No firm idea of run time for the adapter and batteries is given by Sony other than to say it will give hours of play time. I don’t know about you, but none of the electronic devices I use would use two AA batteries. Seems Sony would have been better served to make the device larger and include four AA batteries inside. Via: everythingusb

USBs are not at exactly USBs when you have a glance at them. All of the modern day USBs boast of an innovative design and that too with an added style. Innovation and coolness have dramatically changed the outlook of every USB device on this planet. The same old boring fascia of a USB is now the talk of the past. USBs don’t look like USBs nowadays; they have got themselves a pretty good rapport regarding their diverse yet handy makeovers. Hayate Cross Blade figurine looks pretty cool as an accessory when placed near your PC. This gadget surely accounts for a wide range of uses and compatibility of the USB device with the other devices. The device and the software is already making waves Via: Engadget

The latest R200 Notebook PC has been finally unveiled in India. This notebook PC is meant for use by the high-end home segment. The device sports a unique look and comprises of path-breaking technologies. One of the innovations used in this PC is Sideshow. This lends greater convenience in listening to music, seeing slideshows or accessing e-mail in Windows. No extra booting of the system is required for the operation of Sideshow, thereby adding to its user-friendliness. The R200 Notebook PC sports an original piano black design. Red touch sensitive buttons are provided on a black and glossy background, lending the PC a stylish and classy appearance. The users can also have the pleasure of playing the latest popular games ( featuring DirectX 10). HD movies can also be played in this notebook PC. The all-new audio technology for superior cinema-quality is provided in this device, along with the capability of virtual surround sound enhancement. At the launch of the R200, the Head of the Business Group in IT Divison, R.Manikandan commented, We strive to create new and innovative products that allow people to give the customer delight. We at LG believe that R200 model laptop will revolutionize the way people perceive technology. The LG R200 Notebook PC has been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs. 79,990, and surely promises to be a device of unmatched utility and performance. source:techgadgets