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Back in 2005 the Japanese company SolidAlliance introduced a wide range of crazy USB Disks including the Sushi Disk Series but also the “Thumb” USB Disk that replicate a human thumb… 7 years later this rather unique USB Thumb disk is back in Japan but this time thanks to Green-House Japan!
While the 2005 Version was sporting a cool 128MB Flash Memory the 2012 edition come by default with 4GB of memory and is of course only available in Japan or if you are lucky enough via …

I am quite sure that by now, you would have amassed a fair amount of photos thanks to the digital cameras in your possession. Well, archiving those photos can get quite tricky, especially if you are not the highly organized type. Enter the Picture Keeper which will come in various capacities – 4GB, 8GB and 16GB, where they will retail for £14.99, £29.99 and £49.99, respectively.

It might seem like second nature to you when it comes to using a computer, but for those of us with relatives who have yet to make the jump into the digital age, the Picture Keeper is the perfect cup of tea for them – the Picture Keeper will back up the entire slew of photos on your computer, performing the search by itself. The only thing you need to do is plug in the Picture Keeper into an available USB port and you are good to go. Works like magic, doesn’t it?

[ Picture Keeper makes photo backup a cinch copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

The next generation in Apple USB connector cables has appeared in a relatively clear photo presented to the world hoping for every detail they can get on the iPhone 5 – another piece of Apple hardware that’s not yet even been announced by the manufacturer. Rumors up to this point have converged on a new dock connector for the new iPhone, a newly improved iPad 3, and an iPad mini, each of them with the same port for a 16-pin cord. This cord appears to have two sides, each of them with 8 pins that are able to face upwards or downwards interchangeably.

The photo appears to show a scannable code for the USB connector end of the cord and a brand new (familiar) connector on its opposite end. This cord doesn’t appear to be a standard length, strangely enough, or it certainly doesn’t seem to match the length of the cords currently appearing in iPhone and iPad boxes in stores at this moment. Because of this, we’re going to go ahead and guess that this is a 3rd party component cord leaked from a manufacturer who has Apple’s plans well in advance of the final reveal.

Apple’s 30-pin connector is not restricted to construction by Apple alone at the moment, appearing in connection kits of all kinds across the Apple-loving accessory spectrum. You’re currently able to head out to your local department store and pick up a wide variety of 3rd party iPhone, iPad, and iPod connection cords, so a future cord made by a group other than Apple is certainly within the realm of possibility.

This cord’s abilities are as unconfirmed as the technology is in and of itself, but tips and rumors are abundant. What we’re assuming at the moment is that this cord will clip in to the device but with much less of a hard snap than the 30-pin connectors of the past. With this new technology presented by Apple, this cord will be much closer to the MagSave connectors currently working on the MacBook Pro – if you trip on the cord, it’ll pop out – that’s always been genius, and it’s high time Apple brought it in to their mobile device lineup.

Have a peek at our iPhone 5 portal for all the tips and rumors you could possibly want and head to the timeline below to see recent bits of news on the connector specifically – this one’s either one of the best hoaxes we’ve ever seen, or it’s verging on reality. Soon!

[via iLounge]

iPhone 5 mini dock USB cable photo leaked is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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We’ve all been there. At some point, that keyboard will build up months of our finger grime. Of course, the white-keyed peripherals are much worse for the filthy wear. For those looking to take an easier route to cleaning up their keypads, Logitech has announced the K310 washable keyboard. Capable of being submerged in up to 11 inches (about 30 cm) of water, the accessory is outfitted with drainage holes to allow for a quick dry and keys are marked with laser printing and UV coating to ensure a youthful appearance. Take note: this unit is wired, so you’ll want be sure to keep that USB connector nice and dry. In addition to being able to hold its breath in shallow water, the keys are said to last for up to five million keystrokes each. The K310 will hit desks — and sinks — in the US later this month for $40 and is expected to cross the pond to Europe in October. Need a closer look? Dive into the gallery below to do just that.

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