Light Peak

     Light Peak was unveiled back in 2009 and is said to be available sometime this year.  Light Peak is a new optical technology that doesn't use light-based tech to transfer data, but is moved along copper.  This new technology is said to be able to move between 10 gigabits per second and 100 gigabits per second and connecting devices like external drives, monitors, scanners, and other peripherals.  Apple is planning to use this technology in some of there up coming toys in the future and also Sony is also help backing Light Peak.