Raspberry Pi gets first major upgrade with more USB ports and microSD slot

The popular DIY computer is still crazy affordable at US $35.00  but now adds two more USB 2.0 ports and the ability for extra storage via microSD. Aside from this, all other specs remain the same. Raspberry Pi B+ has been used in various applications. it is ideal to teach kids how to code, it can run various Linux operating sytems and be used as a controller for robots as well as be turned into a bespoke GameBoy  Clearly, the new I/O will make the Raspberry Pi an even more versatile nan0-PC.

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MCE Ships Portable USB 3.0 2 TB + Blu-ray Recorder + USB Hub + SD Reader

MCE Technologies  announced that it has begun shipping the MCE Complement: the world's first portable, all-in-one, USB 3.0 device consisting of a 2 TB Hard Drive, a Blu-ray, DVD, CD Reader/Recorder, a USB 3.0 Hub, and SD Card Reader. The MCE Complement's 2 TB hard drive is designed for use as a standard storage device and it is compatible with Time Machine. The unit includes Mac Blu-ray Player software for the playback of commercial Blu-ray titles directly on the Mac and it can record data and high definition video to 25GB, 50GB, 100GB, and 128GB Blu-ray recordable discs.

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HYPER launches iStick USB flash drive for iPhone and iPad via Kickstarter

Sanho Corporation recently announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for iStick. iStick is a USB flash drive with both a USB connector as well as an Apple MFi Certified Lightning Connector that connects directly to recent iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models. iStick allows users to easily, quickly and safely transfer data between computers, iPhones, iPads and iPod touches without the need for iTunes, Internet, wireless networks or the Cloud where hackers and others (like NSA) may gain access. HYPER is seeking $100,000 via Kickstarter to fund the iStick product. Funding begins May 12, 2014 at 8am PST/11am EST ends on June 17, 2014. Upon successful funding, HYPER aims to ship the iStick in August, 2014. This is HYPER’s 2nd Kickstarter project after the successful CloudFTP which was the 3rd highest funded Kickstarter Technology project when it ended.

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Windows Phone 8.1 to reportedly add removable USB flash drive support

New reports have surfaced that the next Windows Phone update will include USB flash drive support to help ease file transfer process. Ubergizmo reports Windows Phone 8.1 will support both removable USB flash drives and USB HID class accessories (such as keyboards, mice, and game controllers). USB flash drive support means you might need a microUSB adapter for USB flash drives or microUSB flash drive from the likes of Sony. Microsoft’s BUILD conference is happening in a few weeks so hopefully we can learn more about this.