SuperSpeed USB due next year with speeds of 3GBps touted for external hard drives and peripherals.

First unveiled at IDF in 2007, the new system supports speeds of up to 4.8Gb/s, compared to the 480Mb/s speed of the USB 2.0 standard..

We're betting that in some alternative universe, there's at least a few people geeky enough to purchase a Wolverine themed USB drive from Kingston. Die-hard X-Men fans need only apply for this overly kitschy movie-tie in.

Whether you are a busy commuter or a frequent flyer or maybe you prefer to just travel for business or pleasure, there's a selection of kit that can simpify your life.

IDF is Intel’s main forum for new releases and updates on the older products and as such is key to understanding the company’s direction. Here's what impressed us.

USB 3.0 products are starting to hit the market overseas, according to the USB Implementors Forum (USB-IF)

We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.

It looks like Linux has stolen the march on Microsoft and Apple when it comes to the new USB 3.0 standard

Power up from any PC.

This ancient warrior-themed stick from Kingston Technology looks unlike anything we've ever stuck our spreadsheet files on.

One connector to rule them all...

Superspeed freed

This tiny thumb drive weighs less than 5 grams and is smaller than a key - meanwhile we're wondering where we put our other 15 USB keys.

USB 3.0 aims for bandwidth boost.

LaCie launches a handy gadget that converts your SD info into USB format, and looks the part while doing it

Firm moves into the Flash memory market.

Toshiba's business notebooks now include 3 USB sleep-and-charge ports. Good news if you're looking to lighten your travel bag.

We are not saying you need them for a deserted island, but these incredibly useful gadgets are among our favourite PC essentials.

New slim USB modem offers 7.2Mbps data, onboard storage and, of course, Telstra's interesting take on wireless data pricing.

Proprietary version of wireless USB.