The Cables To Go Wireless USB Superbooster Extender works by letting you hook up a USB device wirelessly to your computer, as long as it remains within a 150 foot radius. Apart from that, there is no need to deal with 'line of sight' requirements that are found in other wireless USB technologies, making this an ideal addition to your SOHO or home if you happen to live it up in terms of a wireless lifestyle. Expect the Cables To Go Wireless USB Superbooster Extender to retail for $189.99, where it will come with a host adapter and one device adapter.

There are USB flash drives, and then there are USB flash drives. We recently got our hands on the Lexar JumpDrive SAFE FIPS certified USB flash drive and have taken it out for a spin. Don't think that all USB flash drives are alike – some of them do come with added security features while others are tough nuts to crack – I'm pleased to report that the Lexar JumpDrive SAFE S3000 FIPS satisfies both categories without missing a beat. Read on in the extended post for the full review.

[CEATEC 2009] Korean company Soundgraph is demonstrating how it can control up to 6 small USB displays connected to a single PC. The idea is to turn these displays into dedicated touch devices like a media player, a calendar, photo frame and so on. One master application runs on the computer itself and that is where the smartness happens. It’s pretty cool and I’ll have to find out if it is possible to write our own apps in there. I’d love to see an Ubergizmo app, haha. The displays cost between $200 and $300 and seem to be 5” to 8” large in size.

The Happy U, also known as the USB Rejoice Companion (no need to have naughty laughs there), is a highly portable USB-powered device that is inspired by traditional Chinese acupuncture and massage techniques. It supposedly eliminates fatigue, relieves discomfort, helps you detoxify your body and assists you in your weight loss program. All you need to do is plug this into any available USB port on your machine and turn that workspace into a "personal gym" of sorts, although we're not sure just how much of this claim are we to believe or laugh off. Come on, at $14.39 a pop, do you seriously think this is going to help you out in your quest for better health?

Thanko is back with their whacky USB Soldering Iron, letting you use it with a 9V battery for all your DIY electronic projects. It is capable of heating up the iron to 500 Celsius, so do be careful with this on your desk! Of course, when plugged into a USB port, it reaches around 200 Celsius (300 if you're using a couple of USB ports). Expect a $28 price point thereabouts for this from Thanko.

Following the footsteps of the Freecom USB 3.0 hard drive, along comes the Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 which will also conform to the USB 3.0 standard, where it is able to hit a maximum speed of 125MB/s where data transfer is concerned, making it up to 400% faster compared to the speediest USB 2.0 hard drive in the market today. The Buffalo HD-HXU3 benefits from having the Fujitsu MB86C30A USB 3.0 to SATA IC within, hence being able to achieve such phenomenal transfer speeds. Expect the Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 to come in 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB capacities when it hits Europe and the Middle East sometime in Q4 this year, although there is no word on pricing to date.

Cables To Go juts rolled out its Wireless USB Superbooster Extender, where the device will enable users to connect any USB device like a printer, scanner, camera or interactive whiteboard to their computer without having to live out a tethred lifestyle - just make sure you don't venture beyond a 150-foot radius and you're good to go. In fact, it is able to be accessed and controlled from another room or floor without having to be confined by the “line of sight” requirements that is normally found in other wireless USB technologies. Expect the Cables To Go Wireless USB Superbooster Extender to come with a host adapter and one device adapter, where it will include a driver software and is easily set up within a matter of minutes, retailing for $189.99 a pop. [Press Release]

Work can be a very stressful affair, so why not lighten up the mood at the office with the 4GB USB Scent Drive? After all, it not only holds up to 4GB of your important data, it is able to emit your favorite aromatherapy scent whenever plugged in. Featuring 13MB/sec read and 10MB/sec write speeds, this $43 purchase will more or less drain your notebook's battery life in no time, so we would recommend using this only at the office as there are ample power outlets to plug your notebook into whenever it runs low on juice.

Intel might have unveiled its 10 gigabyte Light Peak connection at IDF, but it looks like things might not be what they seem. Initially pitched at as Intel-made design, recent leaks have indicated that this fiber optic connection is the direct result of talks between Apple founder Steve Jobs and Intel chief Paul Otellini. Rumors indicate that Apple wants a single, high-speed connection standard to replace FireWire, USB and also Ethernet. Regardless of who came up with the idea, it’s certainly going to be interesting when Light Peak hits the consumer market, and we certainly are looking forward to it.

Kensington has rolled out their latest USB universal docks for notebooks, where both models will come in a plug and play mini-tower form factor that cater to VGA/DVI connectivity, five USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks that are available the moment it is plugged to your notebook via USB without the need to install any software prior to it. You can opt for the basic configuration dock for $129.99, while those who prefer to have the flexibility of Ethernet connectivity will have to throw in another $20 to the fray.

Winter is about to rear its cold and dry head pretty soon for those living in the northern hemisphere, which means it is time to bust out those humidifiers so that you are properly hydrated on the outside. Why not do that by mixing it with your love for all things Star Wars with the R2-D2 USB humidifier? All you need to do is fill up the little critter with 8 ounces of water, hook him up to any available powered USB 2.0 port and watch him get to work. Sure, he won't be saving the entire galaxy this time round, but you know you'll be eternally grateful to it for keeping your skin nice and well-moisturized throughout the day. The R2-D2 USB humidifier will ship later this November for $21.

Toshiba's latest dynadock wireless U USB docking station will feature wireless USB connectivity, doing away with the need for your notebook to remain physically hooked up to the docking station. Whenever your machine is detected to be within range, the dynadock will then automatically connect where a simple and elegant measure of one-touch undock is achieved via the push of a button. Features will include half a dozen USB 2.0 ports, VGA/DVI monitor connectivity that goes up to 1,680 x 1,050 resolution and built-in 7.1-channel audio support. Would you ditch the wired lifestyle by forking out $299.99 for this? [Press Release]

The Kunai is an ancient weapon used by ninjas in the past, but this time round it comes in the form of a USB flash drive, although the cloak and dagger tactics employed eons ago are still prevalent in the workplace today, save that they come in a more subtle format. Unfortunately, this model just comes with 2GB of storage space, and it won't be able to stab anyone to death even if you feel like it. GeekStuff4U is carrying the Kunai USB flash drive for approximately $125 after conversion - totally nuts considering the amount of storage space you get back in return.

If you're a strong believer of having a healthy balance of ions in your environment, then the USB Ionic Lifestyle Generator ought to be right up your alley. This $49.95 device can be connected to your machine via USB, where it will get to work straight away, emitting the negative ion equivalent of 10 to 20 waterfalls - hard to believe, yes, but how the heck is the layman supposed to quantify such an amount? Apparently, this USB-powered device will also do away with electromagnetic waves from your PC. Guess you'll need to have more faith to believe that it works as advertised compared to asking a mountain to throw itself into the sea simply be a spoken command. Has anyone tried something like this, and was it ever effective?