Today LaCie spawns a new breed of USB key – the LaCie MosKeyto, an ultra-small flash drive that’s anything but pesky. Joining LaCie’s line-up of award-winning USB keys, MosKeyto ups the ante for power, portability and ease of use.
LaCie MosKeyto measures less than 20mm and weighs 10 grams, making it one of the smallest USB keys on the market. Offering capacities up to 16GB, you’ll be pleasantly amazed at how many bytes you can get from such a tiny MosKeyto.
The stealthy MosKeyto becomes nearly invisible when plugged into your computer, and can even travel with the computer in a protective sleeve or briefcase – just plug it, and forget it. Because it lies flush against your device, there is no risk of damage to the port, computer or key if the drive is knocked or bumped. Additionally, if it’s in your laptop, you won’t lose it.
Outfitted in sleek black plastic, the MosKeyto is also equipped with a durable nylon strap to attach to an accessible key ring and a cap to protect its USB connector – so you will never have to worry that its tiny form factor will disappear in the depths of your backpack or briefcase.
“While the MosKeyto resembles to a bug, with its small size and big bytes, this USB key is far from annoying,” said Alexis Kobassian, Accessories Product Manager, LaCie. “It provides high capacities in a low-profile connector, allowing you to insert it into your notebook and forget it. And with its low cost/gigabyte price, you can forget about that, too.”
Additionally, LaCie has integrated an extra 4GB secure online storage from Wuala into the MosKeyto, making storage and sharing more convenient than ever.
LaCie Moskeyto offers instant connectivity via USB 2.0 to Windows®, Mac® and Linux platforms.
Availability
The LaCie MosKeyto is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities through the LaCie Online Store, LaCie Corner, LaCie Reseller+ starting at $17.99. For more product information, visit www.lacie.com.
The idea has intrigued Apple, which is now prominently featuring Blancspot in the iTunes App Store for the second week running. We were thrilled at the response to Blancspot from Apple. The idea of Blancspot fits hand in hand with the ideology of Apple, where not only is function paramount, but the entire experience of the user. Blancspot is not just news you read – its news you experience.
Being on Apple’s good side has had its advantages. In the first 24 hours of its release, Blancspot shot to the top five of the best selling news applications, where it has stayed for a week. In that time, its sales landed us the number three position in the coveted top grossing news apps.
The goal of Blancspot is to give consumers a full 360 view of news, allowing them to form their own judgments and become a part of it, either through discussion or active engagement. To do this, Blancspot provides:
Stunning images from top photojournalists around the world presented in cinematic sequences set to an ever evolving soundtrack.
An unbiased summary of complex topics with links to relevant external sources on both sides of an story
Engagement with up to the minute social conversation through a targeted look into Twitter
The ability to engage with or create causes related to the news
Blancspot is available for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and to celebrate its successful launch and feature by Apple we are reducing the price to $1.99 until September 13th . An iPad optimized edition of Blancspot is scheduled for a mid September debut, and we will let you know when it is ready for you to look over.
Since its debut, Puzzle Agent has received numerous accolades from a wide array of media – from respected gaming enthusiast outlets to national mainstream media – and includes:
§ IGN.com “Best iPhone Game of E3”
§ CNET “Thirty Great Games You Can Play on a Netbook”
§ MSNBC.com “Best of E3 2010”
Optimized for iPhone and iPad mobile platforms, Puzzle Agent was created in collaboration with Graham Annable and is based on his indie comic work, Grickle. The game combines accessible Professor Layton-inspired puzzling, generous doses of Nordic folklore and enigmatic gnomes, with dark David Lynch and Coen brothers inspired sensibilities.
“Since first announcing the game and the details behind our collaboration with Graham, Puzzle Agent has been warmly received by both fans and the media, said Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games. “We are pleased to now offer consumers a phenomenal gameplay experience for their iPhone and iPad.”
Puzzle Agent is the first game released via Telltale’s new Pilot Program through which the company is bringing new game concepts to market, similar to the broadcast industry’s television pilots.
Until now, true THX® sound required a large dedicated room to accommodate the oversized speakers…and their often less-than-attractive cabinets. Jamo® D 500 THX Select2 home theater speakers bring the full THX experience to smaller rooms, with their compact size and stylish good looks.
The D 500 THX Select2 system consists of the D 500 LCR left, center and right speakers and D 500 SUR rear surrounds. Jamo recommends its SUB 650, which employs a high-output 12-inch driver, to perfectly anchor these D 500 THX speakers.
In keeping with the Jamo brand tradition of beautiful Danish Sound Design, the D 500 THX home theater system cabinets are finished in a high-gloss black lacquer that will enhance any room. Inside, the story is all about high performance, with speaker drive units that reproduce film audio tracks precisely as the director intended—with every growling low and stunning high impact.
The D 500 LCR is a 3-way closed loudspeaker with two 5.5-inch woofers, two 3-inch midrange drivers and a 1-inch tweeter, enclosed in a compact 10.3-inch by 17.7-inch cabinet that is just 5.1 inches deep.
To provide the ideal THX effect, the D 500 SUR surround speakers feature a 3-way closed dipole design, with one 5.5-inch woofer, two 3-inch midranges and two 1-inch tweeters. Conventional dipole speakers often provide poor bass reproduction, due to phase cancellation between their two woofers. By having only one woofer mounted in the middle of the cabinet, the D 500 SUR eliminates any cancellation effect to deliver full-spectrum sound. For perfect timbre matching, all drivers are matching those in the D 500 LCR.
According to Jamo marketing director Steen Michaelsen, the D 500 Series is the best way to capture the big sound that pins you to your seat at the local theater. “Jamo D 500 THX Select2 home theater speakers bring THX movie soundtrack dynamics to virtually any home, without the need for a purpose-built viewing room. In addition, they’re equally capable of reproducing music from stereo MP3 files, CDs or audio DVDs.”
The D 500 THX Select2 home theater speakers are available for purchase now through select distribution partners, including all Powerhouse Alliance members. The D 500 LCR retails for $349 each (U.S. MSRP), while the D 500 SUR is $699 a pair (U.S. MSRP).
Jamo D 500 Technology:
Dipolar technology: Dipolar sound is distributed from both the front and rear of the speaker— in opposite phase. With Dipolar surround speakers add a ‘3D’ ambience to the surround effects.
The NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub is available immediately for $27.95 MSRP from NewerTech’s exclusive distributor, Other World Computing (OWC®), as well as through the retail channel. For more details on this adapter, as well as reseller inquiries, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/7_port_powered_usb2_hub.php. For more information on NewerTech’s complete line of accessories and upgrades for Macs, PCs, and iDevices, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products.
Eliminates Annoying, Potentially Damaging Disconnections
By offering a full 500mA of power per port as required by USB interface power specification, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub can have up to seven different digital devices connected simultaneously. With this assurance of adequate power, users no longer have to accept annoying and potentially device and/or data damaging disconnections that plague underpowered hubs.
Space-Saving Design Cleans Up Desktop Clutter
With a user friendly, space-saving 3.1″ x 1.8″ x 0.8″ design, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub frees up desktop clutter and the need for multiple AC power adapter cords while providing seamless connection and data transfer rates up to 60MB/s with all USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Users can add additional hubs to support connecting up to 127 USB devices.
Rugged For Mobile Use And Easy To Use
Built for rugged mobile use with a durable aluminum enclosure and 11.3 ounce weight with all accessories, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub features a Plug and Play design with no drivers to install. It supports “hot swapping” of USB devices and offers intelligent self-monitoring with over-current detection and protection.
“Whatever a Mac or PC user’s connectivity needs are, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub handles them all with convenience and power to spare,” said Grant Dahlke, Brand Manager, NewerTech. “While many so called ‘powered’ hubs exist, few offer the true capability to fully power and keep multiple devices connected. With its
Verizon Wireless today announced it will be expanding its portfolio of prepaid offerings to include a new 3G Prepaid data package that lets customers access unlimited data on select 3G Smartphones and Multimedia phones for $30 monthly access. Multimedia phone customers also have the option of selecting a new $10 monthly data package for 25 MB per month ($.20/MB overage). These new prepaid data packages will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Store today and online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Sept. 28.
“These new data offerings will help our prepaid customers experience the full breadth of Verizon Wireless’ robust device portfolio and the many engaging, informative and helpful applications that depend on a data plan,” said Jim Sullivan, director of marketing for Verizon Wireless. “Our prepaid customers will now have the freedom to enjoy all of the capabilities that these phones have to offer, while controlling costs and without being tied to a contract.”
Following are the 3G Smartphones and Multimedia phones eligible for the new data packages:
3G Smartphones
· BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330
· BlackBerry® Curve™ 8530
· BlackBerry® Storm™ 9530
· BlackBerry® Storm2™ 9550
· BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630
· BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650
· Palm® Pre™ Plus
· Palm Pixi™ Plus
· DROID by Motorola
· Motorola DEVOUR™
· DROID X by Motorola
· DROID 2 by Motorola
· DROID Eris™ by HTC
· DROID Incredible by HTC
· LG Ally™
3G Multimedia phones
· LG enV® TOUCH
· LG enV®3
· LG Chocolate® TOUCH
· LG VX8360
· Samsung Alias™ 2
· Samsung Renown™
· Nokia Twist™
· Casio® EXILIM
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. For additional information on Verizon Wireless prepaid plans, visit www.verizonwireless.com/prepaid.
Mounting a wireless access point in a ceiling can provide significant benefits. Wireless range can be increased and transmission/reception reliability improved by mounting a wireless access point in a ceiling, because of reduced interference from building and construction materials. In addition, an in-ceiling wireless access point offers increased installation options and convenience.
Pakedge U.S. patent number 7763797 covers the intellectual property relating to the mounting technology necessary to install wireless access points in a ceiling. It also describes the benefits of greater Wi-Fi range and better connection stability provided by an antenna array that is placed at an elevated location. Pakedge was the first company to develop an in-ceiling access point and subsequent patent in 2003.
A Pakedge in-ceiling WAP can be mounted in a variety of ways as either a retrofit or in new construction, in a ceiling as well as in a drywall installation. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is used to eliminate the need for a dedicated power supply at the WAP location. As part of the patent design, a supplied wing bracket facilitates installation, and the cover of the Pakedge in-ceiling access point provides a clean, finished appearance. As an industry leader in developing wireless technology, Pakedge has used this intellectual property to develop its newest in-ceiling access point designs, which will make their debut this month.
Victor Pak, President and CEO of Pakedge, noted: “We are honored to receive the industry’s first-ever U.S. patent for an in-ceiling wireless access point. The patent reflects Pakedge’s commitment to offering innovative, problem-solving products that make life easier for custom installers and system integrators.”
The ATH-ANC27 and ATH-ANC25 incorporate high-efficiency drivers, ergonomically designed earpieces and other refinements to deliver clear sound with impactful bass, richly detailed midrange and treble and precise imaging.
Like all Audio-Technica QuietPoint models, the ATH-ANC27 and ATH-ANC25 are ideal for use with the Apple® iPod®, iPhone TM, iPad TM and iPod touch®, along with computers, in-flight entertainment systems or virtually any device with a headphones jack.
Both models have a detachable cord, enabling their use as cordless noise-cancelling headphones. They work even when their noise-cancelling function is turned off (unlike many other brands of noise-cancelling headphones), and operate in passive mode without batteries so listeners will never be caught without their favorite music.
Both headphones are lightweight and built for comfort, with plush cushioned ear pads and an adjustable padded headband. The ATH-ANC27 comes with a durable hard-shell travel case, while the ATH-ANC25′s compact folding design fits into a lightweight pouch. Both are supplied with a 1/4-inch plug adapter, airline adapter and an AAA battery.
Videx announces CyberKey Vault 20, a smart key cabinet that offers a whole new level of accountability and key control. Unlike other key cabinets, electronic keys that are stored in the Vault contain no permissions to open any locks in a facility. When an employee needs a key, their RFID card or PIN must be entered to open the Vault and request a key to be programmed and released. The key that is released contains the access permissions specific only to that person so they can do their job: what locks they may open and when.
The Vault keeps management informed through the audit reports and alerts that are automatically sent to them. At the end of the work day, when the employee returns their electronic key to the Vault, an audit report of their entire key activity, lock openings, and exceptions such as unauthorized attempts to enter is automatically sent to management. As soon as the Vault reports back to management, the key’s memory is cleared. It remains in an un-programmed state until another authorized employee presents the required RFID card or PIN identification.
The economics of the CyberKey Vault are very attractive. Inexpensive RFID cards are used to access the Vault and the electronic key. An electronic key can be shared by any number of employees, shift-to-shift. This sharing of keys and dispensing them automatically is an efficient, cost-saving way to manage a company’s resources while at the same time increasing security. In addition, a ring of mechanical keys can be attached to an electronic key for safekeeping in the Vault.
CyberKey Vault communicates with CyberLock access management software. The Vault installs in any location that has a network connection so a key can be quickly updated with an individual’s access schedule. A company can manage their electronic keys and access to locks at multiple on- and off-site locations from one central office.
“As a Mac user myself, I want to keep my data backed up but also be able to recover from a disaster instantly,” said Bill Yao, CEO of NTI Corporation. “Shadow 5 offers that capability with its new clone feature. I can now boot up from my backup and use it as-is without having to spend hours restoring from a Time Machine backup.”
Volume Cloning – The new Volume Cloning feature allows Mac users to make an exact copy of their hard disk partition. You can make a one time clone or schedule incremental updates to make sure your clone backup is always up to date. And with a cloned boot partition, there is no need to restore anything before getting your Mac back up and running. Simply boot up from your clone and pick up where you left off.
Folder Merge – Keeping your files at home and work synchronized is now easier than ever with Shadow 5′s new Folder Merge feature. If you shuttle files back and forth between home and work on a portable storage device, you need to make sure you’re always working on the latest version of a file. Simply merge the contents on your portable storage device with your Mac at home and at work and Shadow 5 will make sure the latest version is where you expect it to be.
Continuous Data Protection (CDP) – You can accomplish a lot in an hour. A lot you can end up losing if your backup only occurs every hour. But with Shadow’s Continuous Data Protection, you won’t lose an hour’s or even a minute’s worth of work. Your Shadow backup always has the latest copies of your files because the backups occur as you save your changes. And if you do need to go back an hour or anything in between, the file versioning feature has that covered as well.
New Improved Interface (GUI) – We gave Shadow a visual makeover inspired by other “Pro” applications. Backing up can look cool too! And the new Mini Status window will allow you to keep track of all your backup jobs without sacrificing precious screen real estate.
COMPARISON: Apple Time Machine vs NTI Shadow 5
Time Machine
• Full System Backup
• Native Format Backup
Shadow 5
• Full System Backup
• Native Format Backup
• User Configurable Schedule
• Bootable Clone Backup
• File and Folder Synchronization
• File Filtering
• Mac OS X 10.4 Compatible
• Continuous Data Protection
• Back Up to FAT32 Volumes
These new features and other improvements join the existing array of capabilities already in Shadow like one-way backup, two-way sync, file filtering, continuous backup, and scheduled backup. Shadow 5 is better than a time machine, it’s the complete backup solution for Mac users offering flexibility, versatitily, and easy of use.
Pricing and Availability
Shadow 5 is available through the NTI online store (www.NTIcorp.com) and selected retail outlets for a suggested retail price of $49.99 (US) and existing Shadow users can upgrade for a suggested retail price of $29.99 (US). A downloadable 30-day trial version is available at www.NTIcorp.com/download. Shadow 5 is a Universal Binary application for Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Leopard, and Tiger.
NTI Shadow 5 OEM licensing is also available for software bundling with USB/FireWire drives, external hard disks, and NAS devices. The software is available in 26 languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.