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The Porn Detection USB Stick: Your Worst Fears Are Coming True

by Sean Fallon on March 3, 2010 · 1 comment

in Approved Products, Bizarre Gadgets, Peripherals

If someone were to stick a USB device into your computer that can automatically detect pornographic images, what would they find? Apparently, Paraben’s thumb drive can do just that.

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Lightsaber Flash Drives Glow With 1GB Of Force Power

by Sean Fallon on February 24, 2010 · 19 comments

in Approved Products, Computers, Peripherals

With only 1GB of storage, I wouldn’t say the Force is particularly strong with these flash drives, but they are shaped like little lightsabers. And the best part is that they actually light up when you plug ‘em in to your USB port.

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Most Bizarre USB Hub? We May Have a Winner!

by Jonathan Fallon on February 9, 2010 · 1 comment

in Approved Products, Misc. Gadgets

Recipe for a unique USB hub: 4 USB ports, 3 LEDs, 1 cup of gas station quality crystal art, 2 cups of arcade style claw game prizes, 1/2 cup of mail order Americana sculptures, sprinkled liberally with “…whatever” and voilà! The USB 4 Port Hub with Crystal Hawk LED Light.

Product Page: ($5.99)

The Chatman Talking USB Emoticon Tells It Like It Is

by Sean Fallon on February 5, 2010 · 2 comments

in Approved Products, Computers, Peripherals, Toys

Chatman the talking USB emoticon (distantly related to Pac-Man) is a cute little guy that likes to throw in his two cents about conversations you might be having on any one of the major IM platforms. His eyes, ears, arms and mouth also animate while he speaks.

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USB-Powered X-Ray Digitizer Increases Dentist Browbeating By 50x

by Sean Fallon on February 3, 2010 · 1 comment

in Bizarre Gadgets, Computers, Peripherals

If you are a dentist looking for an inexpensive way to digitize and archive x-rays, this little USB-powered device might be just what you need. If you are a patient however, expect more bitching about flossing regularly, because this thing can magnify your flaws up to 50x their normal size.

Product Page ($146)

If You Have 80 USB Gadgets That Need Simultaneous Charging, Today Is Your Lucky Day

by Sean Fallon on January 29, 2010 · 2 comments

in Approved Products, Bizarre Gadgets, Peripherals

Dammit, I have 81!  Not surprisingly, Thanko (everyone’s favorite Japanese purveyor of generally useless gadgetry) is behind this 80-port USB charger. Yes “USB charger” as in, it only does charging, not data transfer. So, if you live in a commune or something, everyone can charge their gadgets in one place for about $209.

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Over 18 Flash Drive For Responsible Young Men

by Jonathan Fallon on January 19, 2010 · 2 comments

in Computers, Misc. Gadgets

over_18_flash_driveYou finally hit the magical 18, and with that rite of passage, you’ve earned a flash drive with 2GB of storage space for your strictly “over 18″ business. You know… a place to store your selective service records, voter registration, and marriage certificate.

Product Page: (3,200 Yen, or about $35 via Technabob)

USB Monkey Lamps Look Ready To Rumble

by Jonathan Fallon on January 18, 2010 · 0 comments

in Misc. Weirdness

USB Monkey LampsIt’s hard to stay focused on the laptop when your USB monkey lamps look like they want to beat the hell out of each other. You may have to put work on hold and let these two duke it out in a male vs. female rock em’ sock em’ primate battle royal. The loser will be unceremoniously unplugged from the USB port while hanging their LED powered head in shame. Check out an additional photo after the break.

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Spotted: Just Look At All Those USB Humping Gadgets

by Sean Fallon on January 15, 2010 · 0 comments

in Bizarre Gadgets, Peripherals, Toys

usb humping gadgets

We’ve seen a lot of USB humping and crunching toys in our day, but never all in one place. But, I suppose it’s just another window display for people living in Tokyo.

Tokyomango via Gizmodo

Cable Caps Prove That Making Sense Is Blasé

by Jonathan Fallon on January 13, 2010 · 0 comments

in Bizarre Gadgets

cable capsWhy let your USB cables hang out on the floor when they could be neatly wrapped up and pleasuring an eyeball? These cable caps offer stretchable bands and bizarre sexual innuendo that will allow you to keep your USB cables under control. Choose from one of 6 bizarre but gratified looking faces to house the cable head, like the “I’ve had better” camera, the bucked-tooth printer, or the “Ooooooh that’s cold” egg. Additional designs are pictured after the break.

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