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If you’ve longed for the day when the humble USB rocket launcher would offer wireless control, your wait is finally over. This iLaunch Thunder allows users to connect to their iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad via Bluetooth and remotely aim and fire foam missiles at unsuspecting targets. The device also features 270° horizontal rotation, a vertical flexibility of more than 40° and a shooting distance of around 25 feet, covering more than 1,400 square feet of your workspace.

If your boss is cool enough to let this thing through the door, you can place a pre-order with an estimated ship date of 15-20 of December, 2011.

Product Page: ($97 via TechCruch)


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Deep in the heart of USB County lies Memory City, a quaint little spot which is a planned community for storage devices of all kinds. However, space is limited to four USB drives, three USB caps, three SD cards and three mini-SD cards. In addition, the city does not act as a hub, so you’ll still have to individually plug them into your computer.

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DIY USB Desk Bell

Instructables user Meseta created a USB desk bell using a microcontroller and a homemade solenoid. The device can be used to notify users when new emails or instant messages arrive, while maintaining it’s old school tap the top functionality. Check out a video of the bell in action after the break.

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Using AutoCAD software, a dude going by the name “Tarator” modeled this USB drive encased in a 5-wheel combination lock that will protect your data should it fall into the wrong hands. The final product appears to be machined from brass, although details seem to be scant.

Hopefully a product like this will hit the market soon, as it seems to make a lot of sense. Check out some additional photos after the break.

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The season of sweat has officially begun – which means that people will be going above and beyond to obscure odor and stains. For those who suffer from embarrassing ass sweat, this summer’s solution is a USB powered butt cooler from Thanko. Although they offered a similar item last year, the new version is “more compact” at 395×500×30mm while providing the same cooling sensation from its built in fan.

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While cats are busy doing this, the USB HubDog is busy offering four USB 2.0 ports to keep you connected and save you the time of searching for extra ports. Just one more way dogs are man’s best friend.

Product Page: ($18 via Technabob)

In June, HP will roll out what it claims to be the world’s first wireless mobile mouse that will connect using Wi-Fi. The device will offer a nine-month battery life, 1200 to 1600dpi resolution, five customizable buttons, a four-way tilt scroll wheel and a 30 ft. range. HP says the mouse will easily work with a Windows 7-equipped laptop, connecting with Wi-Fi without any dongles taking up your precious USB ports. When available the mouse will sell for $49.99.

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This USB-It stick-on USB cable includes two USB cords and a bunch of tiny double-sided adhesive discs, which will allow you to give virtually anything the appearance of a USB compatible device. Although it’s basically useless apart from jokes and pranks, it will surely fuel fantasies of plugging it into your boss’ head and replacing his “Office Dictator” file with one titled “Doormat”.

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