Rapid Bridge Tapes Out Smallest USB 2.0/3.0 PHY Ever

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The key to smaller computers that use less power is miniaturization. The smaller the components inside your computer are, the more components can be fit inside the limited space available. CPUs and GPUs are always moving towards smaller scale manufacturing for power savings and performance.

RapidBridge has announced that it has taped out the world's smallest USB 2.0/3.0 PHY. The new product is the newest member of the company's LiquidPHY product family. The new product meets or exceeds the USB 3.0 Super Speed specifications. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:44:04 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Super Talent unveils World's Smallest 32GB USB Drive

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Super Talent Technology squeezes 32GB of NAND Flash storage into a thumbnail sized USB drive that is water resistant and supports data transfer speeds up to 200X (30MB/sec). Six new models of 32GB Pico drives will begin shipping this week.

Just 15 months after launching the 8GB Pico drive, then hailed as the world's smallest 8GB USB drive, Super Talent is now able to pack 32GB of NAND flash into the same small dimensions. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ARM Unveils Its Smallest and Lowest Power Processor

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ARM has announced a new processor called the Cortex-M0 that is the smallest, lowest power and most energy efficient ARM processor to date. ARM says that the tiny processor delivers 32-bit performance at an 8-bit price. The processor consumes as little at 0.085 milliwatts and an area of under 12,000 gates when using the ARM 180ULL cell library.

ARM says that the new processor is extending the company roadmap into products like medical devices, e-metering, lighting, smart control, gaming accessories, compact power supplies, and ZigBee and Z-Wave systems. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:49:07 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Firms Create World's Smallest 5MP Camera Module

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Two companies, Advasense and Creative Sensor Inc., have teamed up to develop and deliver what they claim to be the world's smallest 5MP autofocus camera sensor aimed at the camera phone market. The sensor is called the Advasense ASIO5 5MP camera sensor.

The sensor uses a 1/4 inch optical format CMOS sensor and measures just 8.3mm x 8.3mm with its autofocus CCM included. The tiny sensor should make it into camera phones and enable even the thin designs common today to have a higher resolution sensor inside. Read more

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2009 07:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Annoy your Co-Workers with the World's smallest RC UFO

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Indoor remote control flying toys are still going strong. At the CES 2009 we reported about the upcoming fun Duck Hunter toy. Hong Kong gadget shop Brando offers now what they call the world's smallest Indoor RC UFO.
The UFO measures only 45x65x65mm. The tiny rotating flying thing has a flashing LED that is especially cool when flying in the dark. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2009 09:05:49 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Epoq Sugar Cube EPP-HH01 claims World's smallest Video Projector

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Epoq unveils the EPP-HH01 Pico Sugar Cube projector, claiming that it is the world's smallest video projector. The Pico Sugar Cube measures 39.6x56.7x57.5 mm, which makes it indeed very small. We have seen smaller Pico Projector prototypes though at the CES 2008. If the EPP-HH01 Pico Sugar Cube is really shipping this month than it is most likely the smallest projector you can buy right now. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2008 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24 is World's smallest full HD PC at Computex

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Asus introduces at the Computex 2008 the ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24.

The ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24 is according to the company the world's smallest mini PC with HD graphics. The Nova Lite PX24 is equipped with a built-in independent graphics card with 1080i/1080p output and with built-in Hi-Fi speakers. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:42:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Imation Launches its Smallest USB Flash Drive

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Today Imation launched its smallest swivel cap USB flash drive in the US called the Nano Flash Drive. The drive features Windows Ready Boost capability and up to 8GB of storage. Overall dimensions of the drive are under 1.75 inches long and 0.5-inch wide.

Weight for the drive is under an ounce. The swivel cap means that users will never lose the cap and the drive will always be protected. Pricing for the Nano is from $14.99 to $89.99. Capacities available are 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

World's smallest Triaxial Acceleration Sensor

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Hitachi unveiled what the call the world's smallest Triaxial Acceleration Sensor.

Measuring 2.5x2.5x1mm and weighing just 14mg, this component is really small.
The piezoresistive sensor uses the displacement caused by the acceleration of a weight based on MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology is detected as a deflection in the silicon beam supporting the weight. The deflection is measured based on the variation of resistance in a piezoresistor formed in the Si beam. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint Announces Smallest USB Broadband Modem in the Country

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Sprint announced today that it and Sierra Wireless were introducing the countries smallest USB broadband modem called the Compass 597 USB modem. The tiny modem is 70% smaller than the AirCard 595U.

Measurements for the device are 1.2” x 2.4” x 0.4” and it weighs only 0.7 ounces. The modem is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS’ and uses the Qualcomm MSM6800A-3 chipset. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:01:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Intel shows World's smallest SSD at CES 2008

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Intel will show the world's smallest Solid State Disk (SSD) at the CES 2008 in January. The Intel Z-140 PATA SSD is smaller than a penny and lighter than a drop of water.

The Intel Z-P140 PATA SSD comes in 2GB and 4GB densities. The technology is extendable to 16GB. Read more

Posted on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300, World's Smallest Duplex ADF Scanner

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Fujitsu rolled out today its latest ScanSnap scanner called the ScanSnap S300. Fujitsu is calling the S300 the world’s smallest and lightest duplex ADF scanner. The S300 is also the world’s first fully bus powered ADF scanner.

With the small size and no AC adapter required the S300 is the perfect scanner or use on the go from a briefcase or notebook bag. The scanner can scan up to eight double-sided color and or black and white documents per minute. Read more

Posted on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:07:30 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

LG 32PC5RV is World's Smallest Plasma TV

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In Brazil today, LG announced a 32 inch Plasma TV.

LG is trying to throw a curve ball with the LG 32PC5RV Plasma TV to get a share of the fastest growing size segment for flat screen TVs. Of course all 32 inch HDTVs sold right now are LCDs.

"It’s about carving out a new niche for a growing demand,” said Simon Kang, president and CEO of LG Electronics Digital Display Company. Read more

Posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD1000 is World's Smallest HD Camcorder

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Sanyo claims the crown for the world's smallest HD camcorder with the Xacti DMX-HD1000. Panasonic had the world's smallest HD camcorder a couple of weeks ago with the HDC-SD7. The Sanyo DMX-HD1000 is available for pre-order on Amazon.com for $799.99.

The Sanyo DMX-HD1000 measures 90.0 (W) The ×112.6 (H) ×54.5(D) mm and weighs 268g.

Features of the new HD camcorder include 10x zoom, 2.7 inch screen, up to 8GB SDHC cards, USB port and ergonomic adjustable design. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

World's smallest digital TV Tuner by Sharp

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Sharp developed the world's smallest digital TV tuner. The small module works with Japanese Seg-1 terrestrial digital broadcast (Wansegu).

The Sharp TV tuner module measures only 7.3×7.3×1.25mm. This is small enough that Scalar could integrate it right away into their ultra-lightweight Head mounted displays. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

eMagin Prototype is World's Smallest Pixel Pitch Display

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eMagin is the company that makes the Z800 3DVisor and the Eyebud 800 HMD for iPod has some new tech that they are showing off called the SVGA-3DS microdisplay. The OLED display offers both analog and digital signal processing in a compact, .44-inch display.

The high-density OLED-on-silicon microdisplay is said to be an affordable, easy-to-integrate system for virtual imaging systems. Specific improvements include increased pixel uniformity, improved color gamut, on-chip temperature sensor and compensation, and compatibility with both RGB and digital video signals. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 May 2007 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony Introduces World's Smallest AVCHD HD Camcorder

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Today Sony is showing off three new camcorders that record in full 1080 video on Memory Stick Media and internal HDD. While the release doesn’t come out and say 1080p or 1080i, it does say full HD which in Sony speak means 1080i not 1080p.

The first new model is the HDR-CX7 which is the world’s smallest and lightest HD camcorder. It records video directly to an 8GB Memory Stick Pro DUO media card, which can store up to three hours of 1080 full HD video. The camcorder weighs in at only 15 ounces with the battery and connects to your PC via USB for video editing and backup. Those with Blu-ray or HD DVD burners should be able to archive the videos in full HD as well.

The next new model is the HDR-SR7 AVCHD which utilizes a built in 60GB HDD good for 22 hours of full HD 1080 video. The final model is the HDR-SR5 which only differs in the size of the HDD which is only 40GB. Both versions use Sony’s HDD protection to reduce data loss and can connect to your PC for editing and backup. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

The Smallest LED Wristwatch from Japan

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You know already the cryptic LED watches from Japan that Tokyoflash is selling world-wide. Now Tokyoflash informed our Watch site Wrist Dreams that they sell now the world's smallest LED watch.

The Retsu by Saishin watch has 10 LED dots to tell time. You have to push a button and then the watch displays in sequence the digits of the current time. It does not get much more minimalist than this.

Tokyflash sell this LED watch for $127.08 with free world-wide shipping
More details on Wrist Dreams. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Get The World's Smallest Indoor Remote Helicopter

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Hammacher Schlemmer sells what they call the World's Smallest Indoor Remote controlled Helicopter.

The R/C indoor helicopter measures 6"x6 1/2"x 5" H. It has two contra-rotating coaxial rotors that use gyroscopic inertia to keep the copter balanced and two micro-motors that spin the rotors at varying speeds, resulting in precise and effortless 360 degree movement up to a range of 50'.
To top things of the small flying gadget features two flashing LEDs allow nighttime or darkened indoor flights.

Hammacher sells this R/C indoor helicopter for $79.95. Read more

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New iPod shuffle is World's Smallest Portable Audio Player

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Apple introduced the new iPod shuffle with a stylish clip design yesterday.

Apple calls the new shuffle the World's smallest digital music player. With 0.5 cubic inch (8.19cm3) (without the clip) I need to agree it is the world's smallest portable audio player.
For me an important distinction is though that the iPod shuffle does not have a display.
So comparing the shuffle to the MobiBlu Cube DAH-1500i is not a valid comparison. The MobiBlu Cube (volume: 13,82cm3) is still the world's smallest audio player featuring a display (something many consider as essential). Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U Network News: Andy Warhol Watches, Smallest Digicam, New Odd-i

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Our special topic news sites on the I4U Network have been quite active again in recent days.

Wrist Dreams reports today about cool new Seiko Andy Warhol wristwatches.

More Wristwatch News:
Wrist-Worn PC Out in July
Swatch Supports Human Rights
The Sniper Watch - Intended For Police Use
Read more

Posted on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:54:54 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr