USB 4-in-1 Webcam

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Cameras

Here’s a 4-in-1 for those with crowded desk tops and only one USB port. The gadget is a Webcam, microphone, fan, and LED light. The USB 2.0 device works with any chatting software, including Skype, has a dimmer switch, an on/off button, and attaches with a suction cup. Compatible with Windows XP/Vista, it is 75 x 75 x 228mm high and weighs 211g. Get yours for $23.00, which makes it less than $6.00 per item if purchased separately.

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Thanko USBCOOLM Mouse

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: PC / Laptop, Peripherals

Thanko has come up with a mouse for those with sweaty palms. The 3-button device has a 2-inch fan built into the base. The USBCOOLM is 6 x 12.6 x 4cm, has an on/off switch and can be used by those who are left and right handers. Compatible with Windows, you can get one for ¥1,980 (~$18.00.) While we are not sure we need a cooler mouse, at the very least we expect is that it might clean off the crumbs we sometimes spill.

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USB Flower Fan

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Household, Misc. Tech, USB

Appease Mom this May with the USB Flower Fan. Not only will it cool down her hot flashes, it will remind her of you every time she turns it on. Made of a safe plastic, it has an on/off button, comes with USB cable, and can run on 3 x AA batteries (not included.) At a size of 190 x 85 x 85mm and a weight of 130g, choose between green or pink at a minimal MSRP of $11.50.

(Thanks, Fanny)

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Turbo Toaster Designed Out of Frustration

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Household, Misc. Tech

Oliver Newberry, a graduate of Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in London, got perturbed when his beans, one of his fave meals, wouldn’t stay hot while he was making his toast. His prototype Turbo Toaster was born, apparently impressive enough to allow funding from Heinz. We admire ingenuity here at Gear Live but wonder if he could just keep the legumes on the burner while making his toast or perhaps make the toast first and the beans will reheat it. The thought of that breakfast may not get our taste buds excited, but it certainly helped Newberry land a gig.

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