Vera home automation system helps to conserve energy
Vera, a Z-Wave / 802.11 hub with a robust web interface for monitoring energy usage of devices in your home, is the kind of simple gadget we could all use to do our part to reduce energy consumption. The device shuts your gadgets down if they are burning too much power. You can also use it to set any of the devices to power on and off with a timer.
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All right! It’s about time - a 13-port USB hub!
Kudos to Synchrotech for bringing us a 13-port USB 2.0 hub, which is much smaller than Century’s CHMP-16, the 16-port version designed to serve 2 computers (pictured below). For a mere $45 you can enjoy the sleek and small design and add peripherals to your heart’s [...]
Belkin 5-port Network USB Hub
Shipping now is the $129 Belkin 5-port Network USB Hub which works with an existing wireless router to give wireless access to peripherals. It works by simulating a direct USB connection, tricking the computer into thinking the devices on the network are directly attached to it, thereby letting you use USB 2.0 devices at [...]
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Just when you think it is safe to browse the USB hubs and webcams again, here come strange little eco-friendly Lili and Oscar.
Oscar (the USB hub) and Lili (webcam with 1.3-megapixel sensor and a built-in microphone) are available in four different colors, are constructed from recyclable materials, and are produced "in a fair trade environment." [...]
USB Hub Looks Like Medical Device of the Future
Can you imagine the poking and prodding this thing could do? If one imagines it larger than it really it, it’s actually quite frightening. But as a combination USB/Firewire hub, it’s pretty remarkable in a very dense field. Made by Ora-Ito, "The Hub" includes dual USB extension cables, a standard USB cable, a miniUSB cable, [...]
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE D-Link Joins Growing Number of Wireless USB Vendors
I love it when good technology, in this case wireless USB, starts generating some real competition. D-Link has joined the ranks with its DUB-1210 wireless USB adapter and the DUB-2240 four port wireless hub. The standards apply, such as a 30 foot range and operation in a frequency range that won’t interfere with other wireless [...]
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Belkin Wireless USB Hub
Coming in August is Belkin’s new wireless USB hub which allows you to move off that desk. The hub will give you about a 30 foot range and transfer speeds up to 480Mbps, with full compatibility promised for any "Certified Wireless USB" devices. Price figure heard is around $200 and that includes a wireless USB [...]
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Belkin Adds to the Plethora of USB Hubs - Only These are Useful
Belkin is releasing a trio of nifty USB hubs. The Swivel Hub ($30) is a 4-port hub that allows for flexibility in positioning the ports for easiest access. The Clip-On Hub ($30) provides two ports and clips in place (obviously). Finally, the Hub-to-Go ($50) provides 7 ports, with three portable ports. Just goes to show [...]
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Tomy Proves that USB Hub Permutations are Truly Infinite
Yes, this is just as it appears: a 4-port USB hub with a built-in pirate game. If Tomy can make this, then it proves the theory that USB hubs can come in any form. Pricing and availability are unavailable at this point, but it sure looks like fun. Ahem.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE SolidAlliance USB Engine Sidelights as Gas-Powered Generator
Okay, that’s not true. It’s actually just a hub in the shape of a motorcycle engine that makes (unrealistic, I’m sure) obnoxious engine sounds. The novelty would likely wear off in about, oh, the first few minutes, and I think I’m being generous. If it makes it to the US at its current Japanese price, [...]
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