With the release of these new Avengers flash drives, we now know that the power of Thor’s hammer, Captain America’s shield, Iron Man’s helmet, and the Hulk’s disembodied fist translate to 8GB of file storage apiece. Although the drives look cool and offer retractable USB connectors, many will be disappointed to learn that no Hawkeye or Black Widow designs are currently available… C’est la vie.
Product Page: ($40 via Gizmodo)
Android’s robot is no longer just a corporate mascot. His duties have been expanded to include replenishing Android phones and USB devices in the form of this charger. In addition to having moveable arms and flexible antennae, the robot’s eyes will glow blue to indicate charging and white for standby. A stand and USB cable are also included.
Hit the jump to check out additional images and a promo video.
A company that sells microcontrollers and supporting software has created this slingshot that interfaces with Angry Birds over a USB connection. The device uses mbed (a tool for rapid prototyping with microcontrollers) and is recognized by a PC as a mouse – so when the slingshot is pulled back, a stretch sensor translates the motion into mouse input. The angle of the shot is handled by an accelerometer.
Although the device isn’t available for sale, the main components are. Plus mbed is offering instructions and code for creating their prototype, which is great news for those looking for a DIY project—and a way to make the vastly over-hyped Angry Birds seem fresh again.
Hit the jump for a video demonstration.
This USB-It stick-on USB cable includes two USB cords and a bunch of tiny double-sided adhesive discs, which will allow you to give virtually anything the appearance of a USB compatible device. Although it’s basically useless apart from jokes and pranks, it will surely fuel fantasies of plugging it into your boss’ head and replacing his “Office Dictator” file with one titled “Doormat”.
Check out a video of the USB-It in action on CubicleBot…
The Mimobot line of designer flash drives is planning to dig into DC in a big way with designs based on the likes of Superman, The Flash and Green Lantern—but they are starting off with vintage Batman figures.
The drives include 1939-era Batman, Adam West-style Batman, Robin, Joker and Catwoman versions in 2G-16GB flavors loaded with bonus content.
The 1939 Batman drive is available now with the rest of the series following in February. The release is limited to only 5,000 units. Check out a promo video after the break.
As a User, you can put Programs on these TRON Lightcycle USB drives. Of course you can also drive them with other things, but that will be left to the explicit spin-off of the movie entitled Pr0n: Leg-assy.
The drives are available in Sam Flynn 4GB and Kevin Flynn 8GB versions.
Product Page: Sam ($25) Kevin ($35 / Chip Chick via OhGizmo)
From CubicleBot: Just when you thought USB gadgets couldn’t get any more convoluted, Fascinations delivers a USB-powered aquarium with a pen holder, LCD calendar with weather information, nature sounds, overhead and interior lights and gravel filtration.
It’s a good thing fish are stupid because two of ‘em sharing a 1.5 quart desktop aquarium with a loud buzz and vibration occurring a set times throughout the day sounds like fish hell.
The USB desktop aquarium will launch in mid October for around $20.
(Fascinations via ChipChick)
From That’s Nerdalicious!… Evil Mad Science has developed this Egg-Bot machine, which is sure to redefine how your family colors Easter eggs. The device has a rigid frame and uses two computer-controlled motors – one to spin the egg, and the other to move a stylus against its surface, creating repetitive geometric shapes. The Egg-Bot kit includes a USB circuit board that allows you to control how the motors move, and allowing “a resolution of up to 3200 steps per turn of the egg”. The kit also includes the open source Inkscape software and Python extensions necessary for determining what design your egg will carry. Check out some additional photos after the break.
This 4G robot USB drive kind of looks like C3-PO if he was captured and buffed to death. I’ll bet they just wanted to remove his mouth to shut him up.
Mimoco used Star Wars Celebration V as an opportunity to announce the latest in their series of Mimobot USB drives.
Series 6 includes: Yoda, Hoth Luke, Wampa and Snowtrooper and are available in 2GB ($29.95), 4GB ($39.95), 8GB ($59.95) and 16GB ($89.95) capacities. A gallery of the collection is after the break, along with a “deleted seens” Star Wars video featuring the Mimobot characters.
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