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)
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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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.
Product Page (via Crunch Gear)
We got a chance to test out Aluratek’s Mini Surge Dual USB Charging Station, and the bottom line is that it does what it’s supposed to do. You can charge up to two USB devices while keeping both outlets free. Plus, it has the added bonus of surge protection.
The only complaint I have about the device is the position of the USB outlets. It would have been better if the unit was more compact for better weight distribution. Because the unit is tall and the plug is way down at the bottom, there is a gap between the wall and the plug itself—meaning that the whole thing tends to wiggle around in the outlet when you plug and unplug USB cords. Annoying, but not exactly a dealbreaker.
Still, if you have a lot of gadgets to charge and outlet space is scarce, this is a far neater solution than messing around with bulky power strips and USB plug adapters.
Product Page ($20)
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)
You thought film was on its way out for good, and you’re probably right. However, it’s got one last trick up its sleeve in an attempt to stay relevant and avoid joining analog tapes, CDs and DVDs at the landfill – by becoming USB drives. These rolls came from actual labs (which are no doubt also looking for a new way to make money) and have been converted into drives offering 4 GB of photo storage. The only question now is whether you will lose all your info if the canister breaks open.
Product Page: ($20 via Wired)
