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In & Out Toothbrush Sterilizer

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Combining a toothbrush and a sterilizer together, the In & Out Toothbrush Sterilizer features a USB port as well, thus allowing the users to recharge and sterilize their toothbrushes at any time and any places. It’s small and smart too, and therefore quite ideal for travel use. Pity that it’s merely a concept at present, which means we may still need to wait for a while before we see it in stores.

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USB Slingshot for Angry Birds

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Is there any new methods or tools that can allow us to play the “Angry Birds” game in a somewhat different way? Quite recently, a guy named Mbed designed a USB slingshot to play that game. It can translate the physical use of the slingshot in to appropriate mouse control, so whenever you operate with the slingshot, there will be some changes on your screen, making you feel that you’re shooting at the birds for real!

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iPad USB Flash Drive

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A USB flash drive for iPad? You must be kidding, as we all know that the iPad doesn’t have any USB port. But the truth is that this USB Flash Drive can connect to iPad wirelessly, streaming music, movies, photographs and documents to your iPad or Android and Windows smartphones. It can support up to 32 GB SD cards, which provides much more space for file loading. Providing over five hours of stand-alone operation, the gadget could get reenergized via USB from any computers without the need for software.

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Innergie Magic USB Cables

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With more and more electrical products coming into our life, our small spaces seem to have been filled with various kinds of USB cables, but obviously we don’t need so many of them, coz what we need is only the Innergie Magic USB cables. It offers up to three different connectors to meet your various needs, and quite specially all the connectors are attached to each other so that you can keep an easy track of them.

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Double-locked Crypteks USB Flash Drive

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Honestly there are no USB storage devices making me feel safe enough as my data seems completely open to those who get a good control of computers no matter which kinds of lock I use. But Crypteks’ USB storage is announced to be an exception. It is double locked, with both durable solid-aluminum housing offering mechanical security and a built-in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption. Its aluminum housing features five twisting rings displaying 26 letters of alphabets, thus to improve the safety level. If that’s not enough, the 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption will provide you with another lock that is claimed to have seldom been broken before.

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World’s First Elastic USB Cables

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It’s never impossible to see robots act as flexibly as human beings, because there’re many more techniques created to endow robot machines with powerful abilities, and the Elastic USB Cable is rightly one of those great inventions. The new cords turn to be really flexible, capable of being stretched by a factor of 1.5, and thus ideal for producing clothes built with electrical devices or the skins for humanoid robots.

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USB Mail Box Alert

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Something important is soon coming online, while without a detailed time, so I just keep waiting and waiting until my emails finally come. Oh God, I hate my days to waste time in waiting and how much I wish I could get the USB Mail Box Alert earlier. Simply connect the gadget to my Facebook, Twitter and email accounts and then I’ll get a nice reminding whenever new emails or new feeds come in.

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Pig Buddies USB Hub

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You know I have three little pigs and a young sow that has recently farrowed, and I’d like to share with you my joy… So look at my pig buddies, wow, they’re so cute USB flash drivers and USB hubs as well.

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PlugBug by Twelve South

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With the Apple Company is promoting their products almost every year, the Twelve South is designing and launching new accessories for iPad, iPhone, iMac from time to time too. PlugBug is rightly a product from Twelve South, created to let two gadgets reenergized at the same time with merely one charger. It is essentially a splitter for the iPad/iPhone charger, and allows two devices get charged once attached to your MagSafe.

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EZSAVE Lockdown USB 3.0 2.5″ HDD Enclosure

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How to ensure the safety of your data stored within a hard disk drive? Our suggestion is to use the EZSAVE Lockdown USB 3.0 2.5″ HDD Enclosure. Once connected to your computers, the HDD enclosure will ask you to key in a four to eight digit pin with its OLED touchscreen, and the digit pin is expected to keep your data safe without the worry that somebody may decode it. The device features AES 256bit drive encryption, which is also used by the central government of the United States, so it is really reliable to store your data within it.

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FlipIt USB Charger

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With more and more electronics on my table, there’re actually less and less power outlets to plug them all in. So it is obviously the time we need to use one power outlet to serve two or more gadgets. The FlipIt USB Charger is a clever tool that can leech off an existing plug to draw about 1Amp of current for your USB devices, while not troubling your other gadgets to get reenergized. Pretty great!

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Epson’s Retro Photo Printer

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Epson’s new photo printer comes with a retro appearance design which seems to have drawn its inspiration from old computers once popular in 1970s or 1990s, but actually also features some modern technology as it is built with a wireless keyboard and a remote controller. However, the real element that makes the printer special is that the device prints out photos and postcards without needing to be connected to a computer. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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USB Optical Mouse with Digital Photo Frame

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To build USB optical mouse with a digital photo frame? What an astonishing idea, because we seldom have the chance to see an optical mouse’s body when we’re using it. But it seems quite good when we leave the mouse unused – the 1.5″ LCD digital photo frame displays photos automatically to give your desk a refreshing look. The USB optical mouse has a built-in 8MB memory, expected to store about 50 photos. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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iTwine Remote File Access USB Device

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USB devices? Not exactly, it is actually a design that allows data transfer between two computers connected to the Internet. It consists of two USB parts for two separate computers. When you plug them to two computers, files and folders will then be exchanged between the two computers. Especially, the 256-bit AES encryption guarantees a secure connection so that you can always keep your data safe. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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DSLR Controller

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Guess what, you can control your Canon EOS DSLR with your phone or tablet via a USB cable! It is not a conceptual design but real product on market. With only¥54.62, you’ll easily change the way you take photos. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Nendo Clip USB

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When it comes to USB keys, the designing habit that “smaller is better” is always popular. However, Elecom x Nendo Clip USB Memory Type “DATA clips” are not only smart but also portable. They can clip to any places – your ties, books, credit cards, etc. As a result, whenever you search for your USB Keys, you’ll see them at your hand. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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USB Pixel Mouse

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USB Pixel Mouse, makes mouse a real part of your computers rather than an accessory to them. It is shaped like a giant Windows pointer, and it performs as well as a normal mouse. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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U-socket USB Wallplug

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Nowadays we’re living in a world full of USB-powered items, including our cellphones, music players, laptops and many other things. As a result, we all need this U-socket USB Wallplug that converts 110 volts coming out of wall outlets into 5 volts of USB power to recharge our devices. It is really convenient for use. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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USB Film Roll

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Almost thousands of ideas have been put forward to store your data, but we never mind having another idea, especially when it comes as interesting as the USB Film Roll. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Canon Miniature System Cameras

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Well, do these Canon Miniature System Cameras indicate that our digital cameras also function as USB flash drivers now? Or should we say USB flash drive is at last part of a camera so that we can enjoy a more convenient use? All those sound fine, because what I’m thinking now is to get one and take some new photos… Oh God, they look just so cute! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Fuuvi Pick USB Mini Digital Camera

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For almost a thousand times I’ve been dreaming of a smart digital camera that can be directly plugged into my computer, until I see this Fuuvi Pick Mini Digital Camera. It runs on a MicroSD card and weighs merely 24g, and therefore making it a best choice for outdoors using. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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USB Phonograph

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Hey all you music lovers, divert your attention from digital players or speakers! Let me show you something interesting. It is the USB Phonograph, an old classic music player that comes with a modern look. Simply connect it to your computers and you can enjoy your music played with a phonograph, isn’t that great? Truly we love everything that would evoke our happy memories of the past days. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Card Reader For Card Storing With USB Drive

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I would never like to take too many memory cards around with me, as they will inevitably get hurt when crashing in my bag. Fortunately the Card Reader designed by Peng Qixuan has successfully solved that problem, as it can hold several cards with the built-in container. Plus, the device also incorporates a USB stick, which will pop out when you need it. What a great idea! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Double U USB Port Design

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Although trying to shove in the USB Plug from its right side wouldn’t take up too much of our time, we still prefer to solve that problem because we may damage the head if we do in the wrong way. What we need is the Double U USB Port, a new gadget designed by Ma Yi Xuan that can always ensure us a convenient using, because either side is a right side. Really functional! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Bunker USB Lock System

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As common door locks prevent your possessions from stealing, the USB Lock System aims to protect your mice, keyboards, and headphones from theft at public locations such as schools and libraries. Moreover, its sophisticated 20 key lock system can prevent others using the same device from unlocking your systems. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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What’s this?

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So almost nothing SPECIAL appears in the picture? Then continue to check out more pics below… [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Verbatim Paper Clip USB

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Taking the USB storage to a new altitude, Verbatim has designed a new series of USB drives with the functionality of a paper clip. The USB keys come with capacities of 2 GB and 4 GB, and they can be easily clipped onto paper documents and therefore to ensure you a more convenience use. But at present the Verbatim Paper Clip USB will only be launched to the Europe market, available in black, white, yellow, green, pink, blue and orange. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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[DIY] USB Bike Generator

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Since we can produce some energy while riding a bike, why don’t we utilize that to do more things? An Instructables.com user asked that question before making the USB Bike Generator and now the designer wants to share the interesting experience with you guys. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Metro USB Clip

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What does the clip mean to USB flash disks? Indeed, they’re two things that seem irrelevant to each other. But apparently René Woo-Ram Lee has proved that the USB flash disks can become more convenient and easier to use when built with a clip on one side—it is both a practical tie clip and a fashionable flash drive. To meet your different needs, the designer also creates several shells for the USB. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Pepper Mouth Monitors Your Words

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Do not think that you can input whatever you want to the computer, coz the Pepper Mouth will monitor every word you type—it lights up for a moment when you type a bad word but releases fumes to punish you if you do not retract the cuss! You’re not afraid? Oh man, at least you should feel ashamed. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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USB Physical Therapy Instrument

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The USB Physical Therapy Instrument is a new concept that aims to relieve your pain by utilizing the “Body Bioelectricity Emulation” technology, which is accomplished with the computer assistance. Simply put, connect the USB Therapy Instrument to the computer, select the parts of your body needed to be massaged and the demanded massage technique in the software, and then you can enjoy a high-quality massage service. Easy and convenient as that! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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USB Triple Foot Switch II

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The USB Triple Foot Switch II is created as a result of the requirements to control computer by foot. Each set includes three pedals, which can be pre-programmed unique keys by the bundle software. A best gift for those who love computer games! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Scosche IPUSBM Is On the Market!

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A portable USB data transfer cable for iPod and iPhone. To be honest, the only advantage I can see here is its smart key shape for an easy transportation. But just at $19.99, the transfer cable seems priced right enough to help you always be highly organized and efficient in both work and daily life. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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U + USB Hub and Disk Scanner Safeguards Your Hardware.

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It’s the right time to safeguard your hardware in a more effective way…And one of the new solutions is put forward by Wu Jiang, a Chinese designer who advocates scanning the flash drives to ensure there’s no virus before you connect them to the computers. The name of his design is the “U+ USB Hub and Disk Scanner”, and it will work in tandem with the popular virus protection software to ensure the virus infection doesn’t spread. But at present, it is still a concept, and we may have to wait for years to see the creative gadget on the market. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Transparent USB Memory Disk

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Inspired by Japanese Soma-Toh, Mac Funamizu has come up with the Funny USB Memory Stick that features an interesting and direct way to present its spare capacity. Compared with conventional USB memory disks needing to be connected to PC to show its usage conditions, this device presents its spare capacity with disco lights: no lights stand for “empty  stick”, pink light for “images stored”, blue for “documents”, green for “movies” and “all lights are on ” for “full memory”. Cool! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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White Eraser USB Flash Drive

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Eraser and USB flash drives seem to be unrelated to each other, but you won’t think so after checking out these items. As you can see from the picture, the designer hides a flash drive in a white eraser, which also protects the electronic components apart from erasing the documents. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Bill’s USB

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You know those portable USB flash disks that keep your information safe will also make your data stolen? After all, everyone is permitted to access the USB since your flash disk doesn’t have a lock. Except for Bill’s USB. You have to turn the knobs to make a correct combination when you use it, and that’s how the USB enhances the information security. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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A New Range of Gadgets that Feature Chinese Elements

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Jianfeng Hao, an industrial designer from Hubei University has brought us a new range of gadgets that each features a Chinese element. For example, the Post-it Case is shaped like the Great Wall, several USB flash disks are inspired by the ancient coins, and a set of pen holders easily remind us of the famous terra-cotta warriors.

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Glasses USB

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Primarily, we endeavored to produce mini-sized USB flash disks since we wanted to take them everywhere. But also due to their small size, we find it difficult to find the USB flash disks when we urgently need one. And that’s why some manufactures have decided to launch large-sized USB flash disks, such as the Glasses USB Flashdisk shown here. It is not a real pair of eyeglasses but merely a USB flash disk shaped like that. It stores 2GB of data in its 2mm frame which also doubles as a bookmark. If they could work as real glasses, we bet the Glasses USB would be more popular. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Memopad USB

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Memopad and USB seem to be unrelated to each other. But a Japanese company has successfully combined those two things together into the so-called ‘Memopad USB’. It is a 2GB USB flash disk with 100 pieces of scribbling paper for people to take down messages. Sadly the product is only sold in Japan and it is priced at 2680 YEN. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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