I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to the official release of USB 3.0. We could all use a little speed improvement when it comes to data transfer and USB 3.0 will definitely come in handy. Agilent Technologies say that test specifications for the new standard will be ratified by the end of June. The certifications are need in order for the final product to arrive to retailers so we’ll have to wait some more. If everything goes well we should see devices packing USB 3.0 by 2010.

Gresso Design

The notable luxury gadgets brand Gresso Design that provides the pricy cell phone models wrapped in rare wood materials, has released a new collection of Flash storage USB drives furnished with a fingerprint scanner to admit access to only the appropriate user.

The Pandora collection adds a storage capacity for your media files of up to 64GB. The black model is constructed of 200-year old African Blackwood and adorned with 18K gold. The stone is a white diamond, while the blue LED light beneath adds a stylish accent. The red version does not have a diamond but a ruby instead. The black Flash USB storage drive sells for $10,000, while the red one at $1000.

Looking for a dual band wireless-N USB adapter? Trendnet has just announced the TEW-664UB 300Mbps dual band wireless-N adapter. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz connectivity so you can choose exactly the bandwidth you need to use. It will connect to 802.11b/g/n wireless networks, so as long as you’re moving you’ll be able to connect to various hot spots. Especially if your laptop’s WiFi card isn’t capable of a similar performance. The device also features an easy setup process, advanced MIMO technology antenna and an encryption system ready to offer you safe and secure connection. The USB adapter will fit any OS and it will be available for just $59.99.