The last time I went to friend’s place to transfer a few files on his desktop, I used my chic USB flash drive to carry the files with me. I also have the habit of smoking when i get really bored and when things were not too interesting there; I decided to have my smoke. However, the friend does not smoke and had run out of matches and as luck would have it, it was too late to buy light.

If you have encountered such a weird situation, you would know how easy it is to carry a USB flash drive, which also functions as a lighter. This could help you light not only your cigarette but can also help you many weirder situations where you need both a USB flash drive and a lighter. This great source of fire can store up to 8GB and also has a retractable USB connection, which slides out of the bottom.

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Realizing the plight of the disabled, the Jedlicka Institute for Disabled children, Czech Republic, has come up with the Wink Technology to make their lives easier and worthwhile. The researchers and students of this institute have aimed to make the computer controllable for the handicapped and this has been made possible by placing a light detector or a camera close to the user’s eye. It has been designed to detect eye movements. The most interesting feature of this light detector is that it can not only perceive eye movements but can also perceive head movements.

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USB 3.0 is apparently going to be ten times faster than USB 2.0 .The USB 3.0 works at a super speed exchanging data of speed up to 4.8 Gbps truly much greater when compared to USB 2.0. Another advantage is its ability to receive and send data at the same time, which was not present in the previous versions. One doesn’t have to worry if your device doesn’t support USB 3.0 as it’s sure to work on it at the lower, but supported speed.
The new version of USB connectors gives many options for adaptation. A speed of up to 4.8 Gbps is sufficient for HD video as well as audio signal broadcast working efficiently unlike USB 2.0 version where in the speed is limited to external devices like the portable HDDs or external optical drives. The cable seems to be a little thick, which might be reasonable for such a huge increase in speed.

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Computer Choppers are all set to become the talk of the gadgets world all over again. This time they have donned chrome look with the likes of this 24-inch Chrome iMac.

After wooing you of your senses with their previous pricey deals which included the MacBook Pro, gold iPod, and the gold iPhone, they are all set to rule your hearts this time with the latest 24″ iMacs, which is available in a wide variety of more than a dozen.
The major finishes that will definitely be the popular picks include the white gold, platinum, and Rose gold.

Here comes a tip for the love birds, if you are searching a gift option this valentine, the Rose finish can be a perfect romantic gift for your techie-lover.
Now this is not where the pricey story of the iMacs end. If the gold and silver finishes were not enough to pop out your eye-balls, then the diamond caked look and the engravings on the body would surely leave you drooling. PHEW! Must say…PCs are indeed getting pricey guys!Â

As far as the price go…there’s no clue about it but what we know is that you won’t get it before two weeks whenever you book it for you.

Via: Technabob