Even though there are still only a small handful of devices and peripherals that actually support the new super fast Intel, Apple 10Gbps Thunderbolt connection. Intel is already claiming that with just a cable upgrade the new Thunderbolt ports will allow even faster connectivity.

This week Buffalo has unveiled two new additions to its range in the form of their new MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity storage solutions. The new Buffalo MiniStation Extreme has been designed to provide a portable storage solution in a rugged, lightweight package, designed to keep your files secure and equipped with USB 3.0 connectivity.

If you have purchased a new Xbox 360 console recently, maybe the new Gear of War 3 and have wondered how to transfer your gaming data from the old Xbox to your shiny new Xbox 360 a new solution have arrived. The new Xbox 360 Transfer Cable, which now fully supports Xbox 360 S to Xbox 360 S transfers making it easy to upgrade your console without losing your data.

Today Toshiba has announced the upgrade of its Canvio range of external storage drives with USB 3.0 connections. The USB 3.0 upgrade has been rolled out across the entire range from the top of the line right down to the basic drives.

Windows 8 can run on an 8GB or larger USB flash drive, using a feature called Windows To Go, and it can apparently be configured to include all your applications, documents and settings, the video below shows Windows 8 running on a MacBook Pro from a USB drive.

This week Mophie has unveiled a new range of  universal juice packs which have designed to provide a device charging battery for any situation. The pocket juice packs range in battery size from the small reserve equipped with a 700 mAh battery up to the Powerstation equipped battery with a whopping 4,000 mAh power pack. In between the two is the Boost which is fitted with a 2,000 mAh battery.

If you are in the market for a portable USB powered LCD monitor. AOC has today announced the launch of their new 16 inch USB LCD monitor equipped with a resolution of 1366 x 768 and a 5ms response time, 50M:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 250cd brightness, which might be worth checking out.

You might remember the iTwin device which created a secure network between your devices enabling you to easily share documents between 2 PCs by simply inserting one half of the iTwin dongle into each PC even while one device maybe at home or in your office.