10 awesome USB gadgets

by vinayak mathur

1. USB Digital Camera [link]

Designer Sungwoo Park has created the “EazzzY”, a USB drive / digital camera with no buttons, no LCD screen and no viewfinder. The idea is that every time you plug the camera into your PC to download your pics, you will be surprised as to what’s on there. The idea is to combine the “feeling of how an analog camera works” with the ease of digital portability and image retrieval.

10 interesting USB gadgets

10 interesting USB gadgets

 

2. Ravage Transforming USB Flash Memory [link]

Turn your flash drive into a transformer! The Ravage Transforming USB Flash Memory has 2 GB storage, it can be a mini cassette(flash drive ) and also can be transformed a vicious cat.

10 interesting USB gadgets

3. Usb Beverage Chiller [link]

You have heard of USB drink warmers, This one is designed keep your drink cold via the USB computer. The Usb Beverage Chiller is a cool kit features space-efficient beverage chiller keeps their drink at a cool 45 degrees and it can be fit a can, bottle or glass.

10 interesting USB gadgets

4. USB Air Conditioned Shirt [link]

Will you sport a fan in your shirt in the summer, a weird idea? The USB Air Conditioned Shirt from Japan which included a USB- fans blow fresh air into the shirt, powered solely by your powered USB drive. You can wear this shirt and plug this shirt to the USB port on your computer or laptop or other devices, let you stay cool all summer.

10 interesting USB gadgets

5. USB Desk Vacuum [link]

Fun to use! Keeps your desk clean! Tiny retro-designed vacuum plugs into your computer’s USB port, to keep your desk and workstation dust- and crumb-free. Movable handle lets it go from upright use to almost flat, just like a real one! 45″ cord. 8″ high.

10 interesting USB gadgets

6. USB Microscope [link]

This USB Microscope with up to 200x magnification(resolution of up to 1600 x 1200). You just plugs it into your computer, you can see the image on your computer screen of whatever the USB microscope is pointing at.

10 interesting USB gadgets

7. USB Panic Button [link]

The USB Panic Button look just like emergency button help you change the screen. You just simple hit the the button, it will clean your computer screen of suspect websites and open a annual reports or mail when the boss walks by, so he doesn’t catch your mouse where it shouldn’t be.

10 interesting USB gadgets

8. USB Roll Up Piano [link]

If you like play piano? Now here is something that we are exceptionally proud of and know the musician in you is going to love. It is the USB Roll Up Piano and, quite frankly, it spares you the infeasible task of trying to slot a grand piano between your sofa and TV. You just load the software onto your PC, next plug in your USB Roll Up Piano, your computer will display the piano key and control panel in the screen. The USB Roll Up Piano that mixes, instruments, effects, rhythms, and beats in much the same way as an electric keyboard does. When you finished play, simply roll up the keyboard, place it in the drawer.

10 interesting USB gadgets

9. Heinz World’s Smallest USB Microwave [link]

Heinz’s Beanzawave is the world’s smallest, portable microwave and powered by the USB port on a laptop computer. It stands just 7.4inches tall by 6.2in wide and 5.9in deep, currently is only a prototype.

‘The single serve microwavable Snap Pots allow people to quickly heat and eat. We are therefore delighted to be working with Gordon as the Beanzawave is the perfect partner to Heinz Snap Pots, allowing a nutritious snack to be whipped up anywhere in just 60 seconds.’

10 interesting USB gadgets

10. USB Dance Mat [link]

A fun gadget, your fingers dance floor. The USB Dance Mat for your fingers, it is small that you can play it at your office table. Plug it into a USB port and select the style of game; hit the start button and begin to dance on the arrows as they illuminate – before you now it, you’ll be pulling some serious shapes, as if on a real dance floor. You can also wear a cut-out disco diva finger puppet, dress up your fingers.

10 interesting USB gadgets

Voice Authenticating USB Drive.

by vinayak mathur

Most of us do not even set a password to sensitive folders on a USB flash drive, and while some of us take the extra step of purchasing an encrypted USB flash drive that has password protection, how about adding another layer of security that might just throw potential data thieves off guard? I am talking about the $49.95 The Only Voice Authenticating USB Drive, where it lives up to its name by being the only USB flash drive around in the market that will ensure the contents within remain safe and sound, thanks to a password that can only be unlocked when spoken by its owner.

Too bad there is just 8GB of storage space inside, but it ought to be more than enough to stash away sensitive files such as contacts, financial data, or password lists. Sporting a sophisticated voice recognition software which is capable of detecting the specific frequencies and nuances of your voice, you need not bog down your regular machine with additional software installations, as it follows the easy plug-and-play method, where speaking your password in the right tone will authenticate it.

Continuance Batteries with USB interface

by vinayak mathur

The Continuance Battery  designed by Haimo Bao, Hailong Piao, Yuancheng Liu and Xiameng Hu, this rather ordinary looking AA battery isn’t so ordinary after all.

Not only is it an earth friendly rechargeable battery that can traditionally power any AA hungry device, but it is charged via USB AND has the ability to add some emergency power to any device that can be charged via USB as well!

It’s only a concept at the moment, but it seems like one of those ideas that could change lots of things, and it would certainly be easy to rotate out a spare Continuance battery in my bag and always have an extra bit of juice when I need it.

Soladec Hybrid Solar Power Charger

by vinayak mathur

With the ability to charge over 3500 different electronic devices with nothing but sunlight, the Soladec Hybrid Solar Powered Charger by MiseMet is designed to provide practical clean solar energy right out of the box, and to promote the use of renewable power sources in the everyday home.

Perfect for frequent travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, or for emergency situations, the Soladec is a versatile all-in-one device that can be used anywhere using only sunlight.

The Soladec features some of the most technologically advanced components available today, including the latest generation high-efficiency monocrystalline photovoltaic 1.65W solar cell with tempered low-iron glass used to maximize light transmission, an integrated High-Flux 170 lumen LED lamp, and a 4000mA Lithium Polymer battery.

The key piece of the Soladec, the commercial-grade photovoltaic cell used is designed with the highest efficiency possible with today’s technology, allowing it capture far more power from Sunlight or any ambient lighting conditions when compared to other solar chargers available today.

Combined with an intelligent charging system, the Soladec can charge most GPS navigators, Smartphones, MP3 players, e-book readers, Bluetooth devices, or most electronic devices compatible with USB, including Apple iPhone4/4s/iPod/ipad, Amazon Kindle, Blackberry, HTC, Samsung, Motorola, or Droid phones. Requires device USB cable supplied by device manufacturer to charge or any standard USB charging cable accepted by your device.

 

USB Floppy Disk Drive

by vinayak mathur

In fact, if you’re of a certain age you probably still have a few floppy disks knocking about somewhere. Well thanks to the USB Floppy Disk Drive you can finally banish them for good. Plugging into your computer’s standard USB port, this handy gizmo lets you move any precious data from floppy disk to your PC (and back again, if you must). Just don’t show the kids. They won’t understand.

Product Features:

Transfer floppy disk data to your computer via USB
3.5″ 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
Cable length: 0.5 metres
LED indicating power, read & write activity
Technical Specifications:
Number of cylinders: 80
Rotation speed:300 rpm, 360 rpm
Recording method: MFM

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World’s most secure USB drive

by vinayak mathur

The Crypteks USB Drive comes in a very stylish cylinder shaped package that not only provides digital security but also physical security.  The physical security is provided by a five ring combination lock, each ring contains 26 letters and one symbol for a total of 14,348,907 combinations.

If someone got their hands on your Crypteks USB drive, it’ll take them quite a long time to just open the case and get to the USB stick which protects your data with another layer of security in the form of a 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, which is a U.S. approved standard for up to “Top-Secret” data encryption.

The Crypteks USB Drive is made out of anodized solid-aluminum and measures approximately 3.1” in length and 1.1” in height. The project is currently in the concept stage at kickstarter.com,

You can pre-order a Crypteks USB drive starting at $130 for 8 GB and $160 for 16 GB model at kickstarter.com.

How to make your own Shuriken USB drive

by vinayak mathur
By following these simple steps you too can  have a cool looking USB.

Step 1Materials

These are all you will need to make your own Shuriken USB:
a ruler
a pen
a needle/pin
a x-acto knife
a piece of paper
Foam core poster board
a glue stick
a hot glue gun
Paints (and any extra materials to colour or design your USB)
a USB

Step 2Design

Design
This step is really up to you. Just draw the outline of the design of your Shuriken onto a piece of paper. Mine is a simple four pointed star.NOTE: your design must accommodate for the size of the USB you are using

Step 3Transferring the design

Transferring the design
Now you will need to transfer your design onto the foam core poster board. Just place your design on the paper over the board and use the needle to plot points onto the board. Then just join these points together by drawing a line on the poster board.NOTE: do this step twice as your Shuriken will be two cut outs stuck together to accommodate the thickness of the USB

Step 4Cutting out

Cutting out

Now its time to cut out the Shuriken. Use an x-acto knife and cut along your lines carefully. Remember to cut out two pieces.

NOTE: take time to cut your lines to keep them straight. Make sure your lines are cut properly to avoid tearing the poster board.

Step 5Bevel the edges

Bevel the edges
Now its time to make your Shuriken look sharp.
Mark out a line on the cut out stars about 5mm (1/4 inch) from the edge. Score this line just cutting through the first layer of paper (this will make it easier to cut out the bevels). Take your x-acto knife and at a 45 degree angle cut around your design. You should now have a 45 degree bevel around the outside. (do this for both peices but invert the bevel so they come together to form a sharp point)NOTE: take time to make these cuts as to not tear the foam or paper. And again be safe with knives. 

Step 6Make the lid

Make the lid
Now just cut off one point of the star, this will be the lid. (do this for both pieces)

Step 7Make room for the USB

Make room for the USB
Place the usb over the inside of the pieces and mark out its shape. Cut out this shape through the first layer and foam but leave th paper on the outside in tact. do this for the lid asweel but only the for the top part of the USB (the lid). Now remove the cut out section to leave a space where the USB will fit when the pieces are placed together. Glue the two pieces together and the two sides of the lid too.NOTE: don’t cut through outer layer of paper, this will ruin the outside

Step 8Finishing

Finishing
Nearly done. Now this step is up to you as it can be your design, paint it or cover it anyway you desire. Then glue in your USB and thats it!I decided to paint my Shuriken black with acrylic paint  to seal the foam and then coated in Spray Paintand cut notches to give a broken and battered feel. I then covered the sides in aluminium foil and re-cut the noches to make them visible.

USB Optical Mouse with Pocket Digital Scale

by Shipra

Brando is the company to look for when you want to get your dose of weird with some USB on the side. The company has all manner of weird things for you to check out. The latest oddity from Brando is this optical USB scale mouse. When the palm cover is in place it looks like your normal mouse. Pop that cover off and you have a digital scale underneath. The little digital scale can weigh 0.1g to 500g. It has a scale that can be changed to read in grams, ounces, gn, and ct. The scale needs a pair of AAA batteries for power and the first set is included. The display on the scale is backlit so you can see it in the dark. The scale also has a calibration setting and a memory button. The mouse measures 120 x 64 x 35mm and the scale measures 59 x 59 x 20mm. If you need one of these for weighing things at your desk you can get one now for $22.It is available here.

Verbatim SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Now In Eye-Popping Colors

by Shipra

When it comes to portable storage, you can be sure that Verbatim ranks pretty high up there – and one of the company’s latest releases, the Verbatim SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable hard drive, will now be available in a couple of eye-popping colors – Caribbean Blue and Hot Pink. What a great way to usher in the summer with such vibrant, bright colors, no? I am guessing that Verbatim wants to deliver both style and function in a single device, hence splashing a couple of colors that normally don’t see the light of day in portable hard drives.

As for the amount of storage space, you might want to rethink all those downloads you make – after all, 500GB isn’t that much to go around these days. Good thing it is connected via USB 3.0, so make sure your computer has such a port to make full use of it. Transferring 500GB worth of data over USB 3.0 is going to be a snap, and with the ability to reliably back-up and transfer files anytime, anywhere, this might just be what you are looking for.

 Verbatim claims that this is the “perfect way to save, store and share your favorite videos, photos, music and more”, although we might beg to differ simply because the 500GB of storage space is not going to go too far in this day and age. At the very least, it makes for a colorful accessory to your computing gear, don’t you think so?

The Verbatim SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable hard drive will play nice with all USB ports of yore, and it will ship with Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials software that delivers full system backup and restore functions, while you will also benefit from the ability to schedule automatic backup by date/time and an encrypted backup option with password control.

Whenever the drive is not in use, you can always use the Green Button software which offers three sleep/suspend settings to help save energy. The Formatter software is handy when you want to change the format of the drive from FAT32 to NTFS or HFS+ in a jiffy. Nice to know Verbatim decided to throw in a 7-year limited warranty with this $99.99 purchase.

USB Stealth Charger

by Shipra

The Flipit! USB charger lets you charge your USB device even when all AC outlets are in use. Simply flip out the power tab, insert any existing AC power plug through the tab, then plug into a wall outlet or power strip. Now you’re ready to charge.

Features

  • USB Charger for your mobile devices
  • Leeches power directly from in-use power lines
  • Never go without charge because all the outlets are used-up!
  • Dimensions: 2.35 x 1.30 x 0.67 inches
  • Supplies 1000mA (1A) at 5V
  • Contact pad rotates 270 degrees for easy accessibility
  • 270° Rotating power tab collapses for travel
  • 1 USB charger port for mobile phones and MP3 players

Price: $15.99

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