Posts Tagged ‘USB’

USB toothbrush helps you stay fresh at work

Aug 16 by David Lux | 1 comment

Philips has just introduced the Sonicare DiamondClean USB, a toothbrush that can help you stay fresh and clean while you’re at your desk. The new electric toothbrush uses a USB port to keep its batteries charged, which is why the consumer electronics company has dubbed it “the iPod of toothbrushes.” Aside from USB connectivity, the more »

Apple Axes Boxed Software

Feb 7 by Ty Dunitz | 1 comment

Really, it’s about damn time – and while it’s only a rumour, it makes perfect sense: Apple seems to be phasing out boxed software. The move comes sooner than anyone might have guessed – already, Apple’s personal setup notes seem to hint towards a push for digital distribution (that is, the Mac App more »

FireWire Keeps Plugging Away

Jan 13 by David Lux | 4 comments

FireWire, the largely forgotten interface standard, has been alive and well. While most of us probably haven’t noticed, the 1394 Trade Association has announced that over two billion FireWire ports have shipped worldwide. That’s quite a feat, although FireWire still isn’t as fast as USB 3.0. “The two billion more »

Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Just You?

Aug 6 by Ty Dunitz | 2 comments

For the gentleman who is just too hot for his own good, Thanko has been gracious enough to supply the most ridiculous hunkalicious gadget the tech world ain’t never seen. The USB Necktie Cooler 3 doesn’t do anything you’re not expecting by title alone – except of course for turning you into an inescapably more »

Your Accessories Just Aren't Safe Anymore

Jul 5 by Ty Dunitz | 1 comment

Better switch back to your old, yellowed PS/2 mouse. A trio of researchers have shown that USB devices represent in and of themselves a potential security risk. Your data will never be safe again! Well, this is true and it isn’t. Would you notice if, say, your keyboard was switched out for another more »

Infinite USB? Right On! And on, and on, and on...

Jun 30 by Ty Dunitz | 1 comment

The word ‘infinite’ is pretty versatile – infinite wisdom, infinite kung fu, infinite shrimp buffet. It’s a buzz word, and one that can make one stand in awe of whatever it is making a claim of infinity. Infinitec has it in their goddamn company name, so it stands to reason they’re hoping your aforementioned more »

Because Your WPM is Entirely Too High: Enter the USB Typewriter

Jun 14 by Ty Dunitz | add comment

Yeah, maybe I talk about iPads and iPad accessories a bit much, but this is seriously cool, so let’s just get this out of the way and I swear I’ll move on to something a little less iPad-centric, aight? Aight. So this is pretty self-explanatory. Jack Zylkin is man who couldn’t be bothered with the comfy, more »

For The Gentleman Who Has Everything, and Needs Somewhere To Put It

May 27 by Ty Dunitz | 1 comment

There’s never a shortage of interesting storage options for the full spectrum of geek chic. Earlier this week, I showed you guys concrete USB drives, for the gentleman interested in walking softly and carrying a really big stick. For the yet-more sophisticated gentlesir, today I impress upon you nothing short of more »

Concrete USB Sticks: Because Practicality Is For Wimps

May 24 by Ty Dunitz | 2 comments

I haven’t been this impressed since steel mousepads. For no discernible reason whatsoever, designer Shu-Chun Hsiao brings us – what else – concrete USB sticks. As a designer I give Hsiao a high five for no other reason than this rules. Concrete tech? I wish I had a laptop made out of the stuff. I question more »

USB Post-Its for When Leaving Your Computer for Paper is Too Much

May 15 by Ransler Dier | add comment

Perfect for people in business or the absent-minded blogger, these USB post-its are a godsend. The design is so simple; I am not sure how anyone could not have thought of it before. We have all had those moments while sitting at our computers when we have needed to make a few quick notes, and with no more »

USB Powered Wrist Band Battery brings a whole new meaning to power on the go.

May 8 by Jay Perry | 1 comment

Just when you thought having portable battery power couldn’t get any more crazy, the people at Brando have released this USB powered Wrist Band Battery. For those times when you have to charge your cell phone, laptop, or video game machine on the go, why not do it in style? Well I hope that this isn’t the next more »

USB-Powered Fast Food For Thought

May 5 by Toby Leftly | add comment

Everyone knows the perfect gift for any geek is the USB coffee cup warmer. I personally have over 75 of them, gifts from family and friends who don’t understand that geeks are human beings, not just coffee-drinking computer addicts. The days of warming only a cup are over. The Brainwave is a microwave. more »

You're Safe! New USB device scans files for virus' before landing on your drive.

May 1 by Jay Perry | 1 comment

Getting a virus on your computer can ruin your day, week and possibly make you spiral down like this guy. It’s a threat that will always be there and as new virus’ are created, so are new anti-virus technologies. The USB flash drive is becoming a more common way to transfer files and the virus problem can still more »

Thank Thanko for thinking with their feet and releasing a USB pedal board.

Apr 24 by Jay Perry | add comment

Are you like most of us and despise moving your pinky finger over an inch to hit the Enter key on your keyboard? I know, its quite stressful on your poor finger and frustrating when you miss and hit the “Quotation” key. Well, what if I were to tell you, that instead of using your pinky finger for the Enter more »