In this video, I'll talk about the new U-Socket from FastMac. U-Socket is a power outlet with built-in USB ports for your home. I'll also look at Verbatim's new Titan XS, a rugged and very small portable hard drive.

The Macworld story, "Logitech announces Speaker Lapdesk," which posted to the newswire Tuesday, has been removed from the wire because it was erroneously published before its embargo time expired. Online editors are asked to remove it from their sites as soon as possible. Questions should be directed to Philip Michaels, Macworld.com executive editor

The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show is likely to be a slightly showier affair than last year's event--now that the economy seems to be convalescing and product development and marketing purse strings have loosened somewhat. Judging from the preshow chatter, this year's show should be the venue for a wave of newsworthy product announcements--and it may deliver a few surprises along the way, too.

When it’s time to plug my earbuds into my iPhone—whether to take a phone call or listen to some tunes—the last thing I want to do is waste time unraveling the Gordian knot the cable has worked itself into while jostling around my pocket. And yet, inevitably, that’s what I end up doing. SendStation’s $13 earBuddy imposes order on the chaos by squeezing an ABS reel into a tiny keychain-sized case. Wind up the cable, close the surprisingly durable-though-still-1-ounce case, and attach it to yourself with the included keyring. Your earbuds will always be close at hand—and untangled, to boot.