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We have a a mouse that looks like a mouse, and mouse pads with hubs, so it is only logical that someone came up with a 4-port hub that looks like a mouse. The plug and play USB 2.0 peripheral comes in pink, green, yellow, or blue and its four
hubs can move 90º for flexibility. Weighing only 52g, the mouse supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OSX and Linux and comes with a price of $12.00.
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Gallery: USB 4-Port Mouse Hub
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Vahakn Matossian’s Boomboy
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Design, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Vahakn Matossian’s Boomboy can hang on my desk top any time. The loudspeaker is hand carved from walnut and has a bass duct running through his body and a Bowers & Wilkins driver. The prototype holds a pencil in his little fist, but you can substitute a cable or some earbuds. Vahakn claims he has a “loud voice and naughty temperament, slight drinking habit, good with the ladies.” We can vouch for the latter, although we wonder if the designer was describing himself.
Read More | Vahakn Matossian
Gallery: Vahakn Matossian’s Boomboy
Nintendo Wii Monitor
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Transportation, Video Games,
Want to travel with your Wii? How about a Chinavision ultra-portable screen? All the Wii Monitor needs is an attachment of the base to the back of your Nintendo game system. With the ports on the back, you can keep all your USB accessories. There are also ports for a DVD player or another console. The 7-inch TFT LCD display has a resolution of 480 X 234 and built-In stereo speakers. It also has reverse/up/down picture control for mounting in your car or your weirdest gaming positions. The Wii Screen comes with a cigarette lighter adaptor at a price of $101.45.
Read More | Chinavision
Gallery: Nintendo Wii Monitor
A Rubiks Cube-esque Wall Clock
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
It’s retro chic, it’s DIY…and it’s 100% cool. It’s the Do It Yourself Cubic Wall Clock, which we think bears more than a passing resemblance to the ever-maddening Rubik’s Cube. Just make sure the block with the clock hands is in the center… and the rest of the design is totally up to you! Comes with 12 self-adhesive colored plastic cubes that measure approx. 2.5 x 2.5”. Requires 1 AA battery. Perfect for the Rubik’s fanatic (we know you’re out there!), 80’s-lovin’ types or to just to add some major pizazz to your home. Available for approx. $70 USD.
Read More | Drink Stuff
Gallery: A Rubiks Cube-esque Wall Clock
Take Your Best Shot at the USB Punching Head
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Toys,
Hey, we’re all about gadgets that help relieve stress. With the USB Punch Head, your stress-relief actually becomes an interactive experience, thanks to the included software. Land a solid blow to the fake head, and you’ll actually hear sounds of pain emanate from your computer. Plus, the harder the punch, the louder the agonizing sound. You can even choose a photo to be shown onscreen, and special effects that reflect your actions. Not exactly Fight Club, but if it prevents your aggression from landing you in jail, we’re all about it. Visit the website to watch a rather interesting demo. Available soon.
Read More | Punch Head via Everything USB
Gallery: Take Your Best Shot at the USB Punching Head
Elecom Releases Newest Ear Drops
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Portable Audio / Video,
The Japanese company Elecom has been selling their Ear Drops since 2006 and they have obviously been successful at it as they are now offering 9 more models. Weighing only 3g, the earphones are adjustable, and they have a slide adjuster to prevent tangling of the 1.2m cord. With playback frequency of 20Hz to 20kHz and a pressure response of 96dB/1mW, the Ear Drops come in three colors in three different designs. Each set will set you back ¥3,000 (~$29.00.)
Read More | Elecom (translated)
Gallery: Elecom Releases Newest Ear Drops
How this Glowing Electrical Socket Helps Save Energy
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
It’s happened to all of us….you leave for work, and an hour later you’re paralyzed with fear, as you can’t remember if you left the iron plugged in or not. Not so with the Glowing Electrical Socket, which glows a lovely pink color when said outlet is drawing a current! It’s actually a very eco-friendly device, as you are reminded that some of your electronics may be plugged in unnecessarily – and therefore wasting energy. Plus it has an LED, which alerts you when the current is actually growing stronger. And if don’t want the socket to glow, there’s a button to turn that feature off. What’s not to love? Unfortunately, we could not find pricing info, so stay tuned….
Read More | New Idea via Geeksugar
Gallery: How this Glowing Electrical Socket Helps Save Energy
Follow All MLB Teams with the Game Time Schedule Watch
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Wearables, Design,
With baseball season officially underway, we felt it was appropriate to delight fans with the Game Time Schedule Watch. It comes pre-loaded with the schedules for all MLB teams, so you’ll always know when, where and what time your favorite team is playing. It even has the results for previous World Series games. Want more? The watch can be updated every season! Just plug the included USB connector and download the info from the internet. Plus, the watch can bear the logo of your favorite team. A must-have for the die-hard baseball fan, it’s available for $100 USD. Go Yanks!
Read More | Collectibles of the Game
Gallery: Follow All MLB Teams with the Game Time Schedule Watch
Take a Stab at the Knife-Proof T-Shirt
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Wearables, Design, Misc. Tech,
We’ve brought you other crime-prevention apparel and gadgets in the past, such as the No-Contact Jacket and the Cell Phone Stun Gun. Joining the ranks is the meshy Knife-Proof T-Shirt. It’s made of “ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fiber”—akin to the “aramid fiber” used to create body armor. With that caliber of fabric, we’re pleasantly surprised to learn the tee is also machine washable. The potentially life-saving tee will be available in Japan during June in both a short-sleeve ($190-$522 USD) and long-sleeve ($220-$590 USD) versions. However, the manufacturer, Nihon Uni, does not seem to have a website to order from.
Read More | Fosfor Gadgets
Gallery: Take a Stab at the Knife-Proof T-Shirt
Click to Your Heart’s Desire with this Optical Mouse
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Design, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
Awwwww…why couldn’t we have come across this item before Valentine’s Day? Nonetheless, the USB Heart Mouse is still a great gift to show affection towards your loved one, any time of year. The valentine-shaped peripheral is plug-and-play, has 3 buttons (including scroll wheel) and is optical, so no mouse pad is required. All for only $12 USD.
Read More | Gadget 4 All via Chip Chick
