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It’s not everyday that you worry about your battery taking over your computer, but that’s exactly what might happen if you’re using Energizer’s Duo USB battery charger monitoring software.

Somehow, some way, the Windows version of the software opens up all sorts of doors letting who knows who execute remote commands, run programs and even send and receive files on your machine.  That should read: get rid of the software ASAP, as in NOW.  As of now, the software (Mac’s aren’t affected) has been yanked and sale of the product has been discontinued.

Bad, but not as bad as a stuck accelerator peddle.

…the company is directing consumers that downloaded the Windows version of the software to uninstall or otherwise remove the software from your computer. This will eliminate the vulnerability. In addition CERT and Energizer recommend that users remove a file that may remain after the software has been removed. The file name is Arucer.dll, which can be found in the Window system32 directory.

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Though I don’t mind the way my MacBook Pro speakers sound, I’m always looking for something tighter.  The Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 seems like a cool fit and definitely pimps out your laptop in a dune buggy grill sort of way.

The lightweight speaker uses a pair of drivers for stereo sound and gently but firmly clamps to the top of your laptop screen.  It also uses a USB cord for power and sound distribution.  The Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 comes with a carrying case and is priced at $40.  It should also see shipping at the end of the month.

Any takers?

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The DuaLink Sync Splitter Cable from CableJive just made charging and syncing multiple Mac products that much easier.  Simple enough, the DuaLink Sync Splitter Cable is an essential cord that will also work great with any USB charger. …Continue reading: DuaLink Sync Splitter Cable For Your Mac Products From CableJive

An actual real GSM network running cell phone, the Bugatty Car Phone (don’t question the spelling) from China Mobile has a 2.4 inch touch screen, 1.3 MP camera, FM radio, bluetooth, MP3 compatibility, and dual SIM capability.  You’d never guess it packed all that cell phone wonder just by looking at the top of the car.

Flip it over and you’re now looking at something you would have thought cool 15 years ago.  Or never.  Priced at $185, I can only imagine the person(s) that throw down for this thing.  I guess it’s better than that stupid duck phone.

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I never charge my iPhone through my Mac.  It always opens up iPhoto when I don’t want to and I also don’t need to sync with iTunes all the time.  A new USB adapter has surfaced allowing you to choose whether or not you want to sync your phone or simply just charge it for a few minutes.  Awesome idea.

On sale for $13, the Sync Blocker could come in handy if you’re about to run out the door and you don’t have time to deal with all those unwanted applications opening all over your computer.  Other variations are also available.

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Tell me something is infinite and I’ll laugh in your face.  Looks like I won’t be having the last laugh, Infinitec will. They’re set to release something called the Infinite USB Memory Device (IUM).  Sounds impossible I know, but read on and you’ll get it.

In short order it’s a USB dongle that wirelessly connects to the laptop of your choosing over WiFi.  Plug the IUM into your Xbox 360, another computer or almost any USB enabled device and you’ll be able to stream your computer’s hard drive contents to that machine…and hence why it’s like an unlimited USB flash drive.  It includes its very own software which allows you to customize what content you’d like to share – you don’t want the porn showing up on the family big screen – and it supports full HD.  The use cases are almost endless, but a few cited in their PR is a digital photo frame for pictures and movies, printers for wireless printing, video game consoles and more.

It’s still not clear how the compability will play out, but presumably it will act as a standard USB thumb drive only the content will be streamed over 802.11n. …Continue reading: The Infinite USB Memory Device Does Exist

Charging your devices has really become quite the industry of its own these days.  Countless companies are offering countless chargers as the list of consumer options grows on and on.  The Technocel PowerPak is a small and lightweight USB charger that ultimately falls flat because it fails to do what all chargers are meant to be.  Reliable. …Continue reading: Technocel PowerPak USB Battery Review

I have a Belkin USB Hub that is kind of like this one.  Combining a small storage box with a USB hub and a card reader is exactly what this is.  Good for keeping memory cards and other small gadgets out of eye sight, the USB hub called HuBox, has 3 USB inputs and one SD card reader slot.

What will soon come from Japan, there is yet to be any indication of an official release date or price point.

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From the catalogs of Hammacher Schlemmer comes the HD USB Antenna for your PC.  With it, you can effectively receive and record local HDTV broadcasts.  The antenna and the ATSC Tuner supports up to 1920 X 1080 resolutions and you can also receive FM radio stations.

Software is also included that will enable you to schedule and record programs.  The antenna is compatible with PCs running Windows XP SP2, Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit versions only).

If you feel like you need this it’ll cost you $80.

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The Wild Planet Spy Video TRAKR is absolutely everything you wanted as a child.  Broadcasting wireless audio and visual feeds from the TRAKR to the remote is simply awesome and you can even hook it up to your PC via USB and program commands into it.  I’m not sure how deep this programming goes but it’s got to make this thing that much better.

What is easily the most notable feature however, is the inclusion of the microphone on the remote and the speaker on the RC drone.  You can broadcast your imminent arrival from afar, or simply sneak up on somebody and scare the hell out of them.

The Wild Planet Spy Video TRAKR will go on sale in October of this year for a retail price of $120.  I gotta try one.

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