Need a Moist Place that Smells Good?

Matt Laboff November 1, 2007 Brando USB, Useless Novelty

The USB aroma and humidifier is the answer to the call. If you dry up during the fall season or in air-conditioned offices than a personal humidifier could help those dry hands, lips and face.

Using safe ultrasonic waves the USB humidifier and aroma dispenser helps you breath easier and stay moist. In addition you can add your own aroma oils to attract that office cougar you’ve been eyeing. The humidifier works in a couple different modes Continue Reading

USB Chicken Feed

Matt Laboff October 31, 2007 USB News, Useless Novelty

Today is Halloween 2007 and I figured to throw in a dressed up USB drive. Whazatt put enough effort into marketing this USB Chicken foot.

As Vice President Roy Barker states, â€œThis is an opportunity to make the extraordinary out of the ordinaryâ€”to be creative and functional at the same time. We love this product for the simple fact that it can make people walking by stop, turn their head and have a laugh.â€

Well Roy – I’m not sure about a laugh, but you got a second take from me. Continue Reading

Gundam USB Gadgets for the Mecha Fan

Matt Laboff October 30, 2007 Useless Novelty

Banpresto of Japan is coming out with a full line of Gundam gadgets. Of the collection are two USB gadgets, USB hub and USB Ionizer.

So what is Gundam? It’s a 30 year old Odyssey for the Japanese geek, like Star Wars or Harry Potter for the folks in the West.

The original series, which introduced a war between the Earth Federation and the rebellious space colonies of Zeon, didnâ€™t even muster a large enough audience to warrant a full season back in 1979. Yet it spawned a group of TV, movie and manga sequels, spin-offs and compilations so extensive that only the most ardent fan could even tryâ€”and probably failâ€”to list them all.

So given this information my US readers have fallen asleep or clicked off to another site, but for my Japanese fan base [small] Gundam is getting into Continue Reading

USB Blender Alarm Clock Blends Plastic At Tone

Matt Laboff October 29, 2007 Brando USB, Christmas Gadgets, USB News, Useless Novelty

Well, we don’t get it either. The USB blender from Brando spins up when the alarm goes off. One could argue the plastic balls inside the blender make for a shocking alarm clock sound, but then you have to explain the odd looking blender in your bedroom. I doubt anyone would put this on their desk, unless it really could blend a happy hour drink.

The USB blender doesn’t stop at blending, Brando worked in four different 70’s game show tunes to compliment the retro style design. I’m still having a hard time getting over the concept of blender alarm clock. Maybe a Christmas USB gadget gift for some culinary school which Brando now thinks the masses will want? Continue Reading

USB Charger Bracelet Is Almost At Your Fingertips

Matt Laboff October 26, 2007 Power for USB, USB News, Useless Novelty

There must be a group of young guns at Thanko as their latest USB gadget is a well thought out USB charger bracelet designed for the youthful gamer.

I would say ideal for the kid in us who can’t put down their PSP, the USB charger bracelet lets you go a little longer to reach that high score, or talk into wee hours of the morning with your significant other. Continue Reading

DoubleMint Gum Brings Double Trouble

Matt Laboff October 17, 2007 Useless Novelty, Video, YouTube Video

Cleverly disguised in a stick of DoubleMint gum this micro camcorder is one of the smallest spy camera’s we’ve seen.

Specifically designed to sit inside a gum pack the camcorder can record up to 33 hours of low-res video. At 15fps the device records directly to a microSD card and my record for about two hours on a single charge. When the juice runs out, recharge via USB.Here is a video clip of footage used from the Spy Camera Continue Reading

USB Candle Holder is Eclectic Repository

Matt Laboff October 15, 2007 Useless Novelty

Quite a novel concept the USB candle holder is a repository for your USB drives. This creative docking station turns your desk drawer of flash drives into a show case of gigabytes. However it would seem to become an eclectic looking assortment as how many folks have the same looking UFD – let alone black lacquer as seen in this photo.

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This is only a design concept from Chong Mingliang Sky and not available at this time. Would you buy/use it? Source: Yanko Design Continue Reading

Whack It Is Classic Now Whack It With USB

Matt Laboff October 12, 2007 Christmas Gadgets, Gaming, USB News, Useless Novelty

To digress back to middle school days has never been easier than with the USB Whack It arcade game. Or maybe Halo and Doom3 are just over done with technology and some good-old-fashion mole banging is required. As with future cell phones the Whack It is powered via USB so don’t expect any download-able high scores or on-line gaming forum for stiff competition…just power. Gadget Box didn’t reveal the mallet used for mole bashing, but if you’re the competitive type I’m sure an open hand and some good force will get you the high score every time. I’d say a perfect Christmas gadget gift. Source: SciFi.com Continue Reading

Paint It Pink USB Mouse Kit

Matt Laboff September 24, 2007 USB Input Device, USB News, Useless Novelty

Do woman really love the pink gadgetry? The Pink Toolbox offers up a Pink PC Kit which includes a fancy tin box, wireless mouse with USB dongle and mouse pad. Of course – all pink – so for those females who’ve gone geek, jump on board with the USB Pink PC Kit for $25.

Via: Popgadget via UberGizmo Continue Reading

Female Body Mouse – Buttons Any Guy Would Like to Push

Matt Laboff September 17, 2007 Useless Novelty

Better known as Alexa, the Team Switzerland female body mouse, has some curiously placed buttons. Right clicking has never been this much fun (must be pathetic for that to apply).

The female body mouse is available in four additional jerseys, Roberta – Team Brazil, Becky – Team England, Michaela – Team Germany, Francesca – Team Italy and of course the featured body mouse, Alexa. Although this USB gadget wouldn’t be as popular in the US, it does make for a great gift for every other nation who loves ~~soccer~~ football. Or if you have difficulty explaining female anatomy to your up-n-coming little guy, this could help. USB Body Mouse product page. Continue Reading

Octopus Shaped Webcam Oddly Named Lilli & Oscar

Matt Laboff September 13, 2007 Christmas Gadgets, USB Hub, USB Input Device, Useless Novelty

So Lilli is the four legged webcam and Oscar is the 4 port USB hub. Lilli keeps an eye on Oscar with a 1.3 Mega Pixel lens.

Don’t let the bright color fool you, these USB gadgets are really green. Created by United Pepper of the UK, the internal components are RoHS environmental friendly and constructed in a fair-trade workshop in Vietnam (aren’t they all tagged that way?). In the spirit of true Green, Lillie and Oscar come packaged in 100% recycled cardboard. Due out in October for the Christmas USB gadget rush, the USB octopus webcam runs about $41 and 4 port USB hub $27. Source: UberGizmo Continue Reading

Scare The Crap Out Of No One with USB Halloween Kit

Matt Laboff September 13, 2007 USB Fever, Useless Novelty

Happy Halloween with the USB Fever USB Halloween decoration kit. There is no better way to dress up the kids computer during the Halloween season. After all, it wont scare many adults.

If Bob Barker where promoting this, he’d say:

“…featuring over half-a-dozen Halloween lights, green leaf cable, party hat, festive mouse pad and lovely screen saver – all this for just $18.99…

Free shipping from USB Fever but Halloween is just around the corner so click-n-buy your USB Halloween decoration kit today. Continue Reading