USB Heat Me Is a Germ Fest

Written by Richard Blanchard on July 17th, 2008. Posted in Useless Novelty

What does a petri dish need to grow bacteria?  In general terms; heat, moisture and light.  So this USB heating device seems like a good idea, but after a few minutes of contemplation – the Heat Me is nothing more than a germ fest.

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If one doesn’t clean this off and unplug it after heating their liquid it could get very nasty – makes you wonder why you’d pick this over something more simple [and probably just as effective] as a USB mug warmer.

Source:  UberGizmo.

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