Tag: usb

Lockheed Martin makes self-contained PC on a USB Thumb Drive

In what seems like a strange jump for a defense contractor, Lockheed Martin just introduced IronClad, a complete PC on a USB flash drive. IronClad contains all of the operating system, applications and user data in the 8GB stick made in conjunction with storage vendor, IronKey. The entire stick is encrypted with 256-bit encryption and… Continue reading Lockheed Martin makes self-contained PC on a USB Thumb Drive

USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) is Fast! What to Expect and When

Although the specs for USB 3.0 were nailed down in late 2008, production of devices that support or run USB 3.0 have really only now started showing up. Here’s a bit of insight as to what you can expect in the next 2 years. At CES, a few manufacturers showed off their USB 3.0 wares.… Continue reading USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) is Fast! What to Expect and When

Transformer USB Thumb Drive and USB Laser Mouse

Looking for a more practical version of your favorite toy/comic book model? Then how about a Transformer bot that is also a USB drive? Sounds good right? No? Transformer mouse then? Takara Tomy has made 2 USB drive models – Tigatron and Jaguar, and 2 laser pointer mice – Trypticon and Grimlock. The USB drive… Continue reading Transformer USB Thumb Drive and USB Laser Mouse

Cooper Mini USB 2.0 Thumb Drive with Union Jack Flag Paint-job

Not interested in those boring USB thumb drives that just look like little rectangular boxes? Need something a little more colorful? Like Cooper Minis? Perfect. Here’s your match made in heaven. Unfortunately, this USB 2.0 stick only has 2GB of internal storage, but it makes up for that in style! Buy now!Price: $29.99(Please note prices… Continue reading Cooper Mini USB 2.0 Thumb Drive with Union Jack Flag Paint-job

PC Prankster USB Stick Mischeviously ‘Takes Over’ Your Friend’s Computer

Ha! I love this – it’s the perfect gadget for revenge, April Fool’s day, or just as a prank or giggles. Just plug this USB thumb stick into your friend/enemy’s machine when they’re not looking and it takes over randomly turning CAPS lock on and off, typing out random garbage, and moving the mouse. You… Continue reading PC Prankster USB Stick Mischeviously ‘Takes Over’ Your Friend’s Computer

Combination USB Speaker, Alarm Clock, Calendar and Night Light

How many different things can you combine into 1 device and then of course make it USB-connected and -powered? Obviously the answer is infinite! Here’s another – an alarm clock, with a speaker and a calendar all modeled to look an old-fashioned radio announcer’s microphone (like the one Larry King has as a prop). The… Continue reading Combination USB Speaker, Alarm Clock, Calendar and Night Light

USB-powered soldering iron

Yes, you read that title right – it’s a USB-powered soldering iron! Nice! And somehwat appropriate when you think about it – chances are if you’re the soldering iron type, then you’re probably in your den or your basement or your bedroom and you’re very close to a computer. Japanese manufacturer, Thanko has managed to… Continue reading USB-powered soldering iron

USB Card Reader shaped like the ‘Ctr” and ‘Enter’ keyboard keys

This is cute. It’s a USB card reader that is shaped like and labeled as the “Ctrl” and “Enter” keys. It’s a totally functional card reader that supports SD, micro SDHC, MicroSD, Sony M2, Memory Stick, and MS duo cards as well as MicroSD/T-Flash/Micro SDHC and Sony M2 cards. It is USB 2.0 compatible and… Continue reading USB Card Reader shaped like the ‘Ctr” and ‘Enter’ keyboard keys

USB Ultrasonic Sonic Mosquito Pest Repeller

No idea if this specific product works, but the idea has been around for a long time in the form of other similar products that use certain frequencies to repel insects and other bugs. The twist with this one is that it is in the form of a USB stick. It is specifically meant to… Continue reading USB Ultrasonic Sonic Mosquito Pest Repeller