May 5, 2008
DIY - How to build your own Tengu!
Above is a picture of Tengu, it’s basically a LED display that syncs to voice and music. You can buy one but I guess these guys over at Tinkerlog have made their own ‘DIY’ version Tangu. This is a new version of my Tengu clone. This time on a printed circuit board (PCB). I have them produced by Olimex and I am very pleased wit ... More
USB “Mini” Greenhouse
Here’s a nice little way to put a greenhouse and grow your own mini plant while you are blogging with the USB “mini” Greenhouse. Brighten up your dull desk with this USB plug in contraption. This product provides the maximum conditions for your plant to grow, to adorn your desk with natural beauty in no time! It contains marigold ... More
May 2, 2008
DIY HACK - How to make your own Video Cassette USB Hub!
Ever wonder, can I make my own cool looking USB hub that doesn’t look like a USB hub? Well, here’s some good news for you, there’s full instructions over at instructables on how to make your own video cassette USB hub. Thank Alan over at HackedGadgets for finding it. (He always finds the coolest gadget hacks.) Nowadays, usb hu ... More
April 29, 2008
DIY HACK - How to make your own Sawed-Off USB Cable!
Yey, here’s a fun little DIY for those of you who want to mask your secret USB drives as a “Sawed-Off USB Cable“. This might prove to be the best security protection you ever had for your USB device. (Why didn’t I think of this before???) Holy crap– somebody just went and TORE MY FREAKING USB CABLE IN HALF while it w ... More
March 20, 2008
Giant USB Duplicator!
Wow, check out this gizmo that duplicated up to 20 USB Flash drives at one time! These days, with so many people carrying their 4GB flash drives on their neck, keychain, etc…etc…, these Giant USB Duplicators can be useful for companies trying to promote their businesses. (For example, you could put a 4 Gigabytes of company presentatio ... More
March 18, 2008
USB Bomb - Weapon of Mass Storage!
Designs like this one get my attention while SiteHoppin. It’s an awesome USB Bomb that can store, well, let’s just say it’s more practical to put a harddisk inside it than a flash memory. Besides, you could probably fit several harddrives in this weapon of mass storage. Like it? Well, I believe it’s only a concept right n ... More
March 14, 2008
USBeeee Memory Stick!
Check out this USBeeee… weeeeee! I wonder if it will make it to production… Serbian designer Damjan Stankovic, believes that flexibility in design can solve this problem. His “USBee” Flash Memory Drive won the first prize at the MS Industrial USB Competition held by the Serbian Design Community forum DizajnZona™. Ergonomically ... More
February 15, 2008
The USB Traffic lights
I cannot even think as to why anyone would even want this item, it serves no purpose apart from if the lights went out and then it would look a bit like a lame disco. Other than that you just have to ask WHY? USB Traffic Lights features: 4-port USB 2.0 Hub USB Traffic Light as status indicators (Busy, Out To Lunch, Available) 10 Seconds Voice Rec ... More
USB Capsule memory key
This is a nice little gadget that is wearing and looks nice and sleek too. Flash drives are great little devices for transporting apps and other items like documents etc. Features: Two Gigabytes of flash memory storage USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Brushed aluminum finish Screw-cap enclosure You can store 500 songs, thousands of photos, two feature-length ... More
February 13, 2008
USB Morse code machine
For anyone who is interested in learning the old way of communicating then this is the thing that you will need to get you started on learning and practicing the age old art of Morse code. Before you know it you will be tapping away whenever you are and getting responses from other people, but no one else will know what the hell is going on, gre ... More
February 4, 2008
Fancy playing the drums?
Well you can now, with these finger drums which are powered by the USB drive, once plugged in then your fingers can make sweet music. Each drum set features five touch sensitive percussive instruments, you also get three smaller drums snare & two toms, bass drum with working pedal, and crash cymbal, in fact all you need to really annoy every ... More
January 22, 2008
The USB powerstick
This may look like a flash drive, but it’s not because it is a power drive which will power up any device as fast as it would if you had plugged it into the wall. This is a good idea if you are going to be out all long and have no way of charging up an essential device. To charge it up it needs to be placed into the USB port for around ninety m ... More
January 17, 2008
Flash dominoes
This is a new concept and somewhere that secret information could be kept, which is in a place that nobody would even think of looking in, well they will now of course. In order for you know how many gigs are of memory is on each piece there is a slight indication if you just look at the dots, it will give you a clue. No prices yet. Source [Do De ... More
January 14, 2008
USB Domino Pen Drives!
Cool, now you can play dominoes with USB pen drives… Each white dot denotes 1 gig of memory used. Not sure how useful that is but at least you’ll be ready for an impromptu street corner game of dominos. via YankoDesign Computer, Computer, Consumer, Consumer, dominoes, dominos, Gadgets, Gadgets, game, gig, memory, street_corner, USB, USB ... More
January 13, 2008
Eating on the go
Now as if there weren’t distractions while driving, the “Drive n Grill” is just something that is impossible to do while driving isn’t it? Well we will just have to agree with the fact that this device should only be used while the car is stationary, that way you can make yourself a nice hot lunch while out on the road, it may be a bit sm ... More
January 8, 2008
Battery USB flash drive
This is probably the most expensive battery that anyone would ever buy, but if you look closer you could make out that in fact it is not a battery at all, but a 4 GB flash drive. Features: USB 2.0 Portable and easy operate Plug and play Support Window 98/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.X or above, Linux Kernel 2.4 or above Size: 16 x 16 x 63mm (approx.) We ... More
January 3, 2008
The hi-tech underwater mask
Going under sea diving just got a lot more complicated with the introduction of the Liquid Image Digital Underwater Camera Mask. It may seem highly complicated but if you are an experienced diver, this could be the device that takes your diving to the next level. It is available in different versions, adult and teen sizes and will allow the diver ... More
January 2, 2008
The photo watch
How about showing your photos to all of your friends and relatives but without the hassle of having the hump a great big of photo albums around with you? This photo watch has a neat little 1.4 inch screen and has an easy computer to watch transfer rate. Priced at $50 to $70 depending on the type and memory. Source [Uber Gizmo] easy_computer, ha ... More
December 31, 2007
The USB credit card
You just knew that this had to come and here it is the USB powered credit card. This is used for online purchases, just place in the computer and it does the work for you. Source [The Raw Feed] Cool, Cool, credit_card, mp3, mp3, raw_feed, USB, USB ... More
December 30, 2007
Fancy being a farmer
Being stuck in an office is definitely an incentive for someone to want to live in the country and have a small holding. These cows are interactive too, so you could get yourself a whole herd of these guys on your desk and drive everyone mad. Source [Gadgettastic] Animals, Animals, Computer, Computer, Consumer, Consumer, Cool, Cool, cows, desk, ... More
December 24, 2007
The USB stress buster
Now if you spend a lot of time on the phone talking really bad customers who are constantly complaining about this and that, then is probably something that you would be interested as you could get off the phone and bash the devices head in. Being plugged into the USB port means that it has power and therefore the head can make sound of pain as y ... More
December 23, 2007
Get your name in lights
This is a great to make your self into a star, put your name into this and wave it around and low & behold your name will be lights, cool! This is great little device which is plugged into the USB port which will then enable you to enter message into it, this would be great for sending messages across a darkened room, but unlike an SMS and e ... More
December 18, 2007
The Swiss army knife gets updated
The famous tool infested Swiss Army knife has had a bit of a update which brings together the same classic style and the latest technology as well, far removed from the older style ones that used to be around. Features: Removable USB flash-based MP3 player with 1GB capacity. Stereo FM radio with recording capability, 15 station presets. Digital v ... More
