A new online shopping companion which reads, encrypts and transmits your personal credit card data directly to the online payment page.

Set to totally revolutionise the way you shop online, this groundbreaking USB gadget will ensure ease and security when purchasing items online. Simply swipe your card and click ‘confirm’ via the onscreen purchase wizard and your encrypted details will appear in the relevant boxes. The only detail you’ll need to add is your 3-digital security code.  

But there’s more to SmartSwipe than speed and convenience. It also protects your information form hackers, malicious software, and unsecure websites all because your personal information is encrypted before it even enters your computer. 

Compatible with virtually any website that accepts credit/debit card payments, SmartSwipe is so easy to use you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Availale from June on www.Firebox.com  price £69.99

A one-of-a-kind shopping experience, Dell Design Studio offers people the opportunity add a touch of personal style to any Dell Inspiron Mini 10, Studio 15 or Studio 17 with a choice of over 130 eclectic images exclusive to Dell. 

Set up as a virtual art gallery, Dell Design Studio imagery is grouped by theme making it easy and intuitive to go online and select the perfect customised cover. You can design, change viewing angles, zoom in on details, and read an artist’s inspiration or bio with a few mouse clicks. You can also share your fave images with friends through links to FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter and Digg.

 Get a polished look with a new collection of covers inspired by renowned nail lacquer experts, OPI. With colours like “I’m Not Really a Waitress,” “Big Apple Red,” “Strawberry Margarita,” “Rosy Future” and “Kyoto Pearl,” OPI deliver supreme style, with 26 glossy OPI shades available exclusively on Dell consumer laptops. Or if you’re more into your footie then check out the world cup “Anthem Series”, a new collection of flag-inspired artwork in striped or heritage designs.

For more details check out www.dell.com/joinred.