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TLF Speaker, with amp module and MP3 playback function, is a bendable ultra-slim speaker that looks like a promotional poster.
TLF stands for Thin/Light/Flexible.
Inside of the TLF fabric, the speaker vibrates and projects sound. It gives off a soft sound that is audible both near and far from the speaker.
It is useful for “sound signage” especially in places where loud sounds are not allowed.
The accompanying TLF amp module “TLF-AM2″ has MP3 playback function and it …

It has been several months now since we talked about a bizarre USB-powered product from Thanko. Last time out it was a hairbrush that automatically misted your hair with water as you brush. The new product from the purveyor of strange gadgets this time is a USB-powered UV Air Purifier.

The air purifier is able to clean the air around your desk of dirt and odors. The purifier has a two-speeds and stacked filter elements to clean the air as the air is pulled through the purifier. The filter set up has six layers total and is capable of trapping particles in the air as small as 0.3 µm.

That is an impressively small particle size and the device could go a long way towards improving the air quality in your office or cubicle. The purifier also features an integrated ionizer to help capture dirt and other allergens. Another feature inside the device designed specifically for killing bacteria and germs is an integrated ultraviolet light.

Hospitals all around the world use ultraviolet light to kill airborne bacteria and germs so as strange as using UV light sounds, it is a proven method. The USB purifier sells for $65, so the device isn’t exactly cheap. You could probably go down to your local Walmart for Target store and pick up a plug-in air purifier that would do much better job, and do it quicker.

[via EverythingUSB]

Thanko unveils a new USB-powered air purifier is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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From Thanko comes a simple but useful product to clean the air around you and eliminate odors in your office or home.
It is a small fan that can be plugged into your computer USB port, with a 6-layered filter and a UV light.
Odors and air particles are removed through the filter and “minus ion” air is generated due to the UV light.
After 2 weeks, you can really see the dirt on the filter that has been taken out of the air.
The air washer comes with 5 extra papers for each layer of …

Are you getting bored with simple black or white HDDs? If so, you could consider one of Buffalo’s new HDD series: “Design Selection HDD” – 8 models in two series:
– HD-PCTU3-BD Series
– HD-PCTU3-WD Series
Designs use various patterns in simple and pop colors like pink and gold. It’s a portable HDD with USB3.0 that holds up to 1TB.
These models are only available upon request and Buffalo will be accepting orders until 1pm on March 4th at their online shopping site. …

I’ve already got more flash drives than I know what to do with, but every once in a while I’ll see some that I need to add to my seemingly endless collection anyway. With these cool flash drives made out of old vacuum tubes, you’ll be able to send your data back in time.

They’re made by Latvian steampunk artist Slava Tech, and use old Pentode tubes as containers for USB flash memory. The coolest part is how they glow from the red, green or blue LED inside. It would be really cool if he made one with an orange LED for a more authentic look, though the red one is pretty close.

Each one is based on a high quality SanDisk flash drive, set into an old Russian vacuum tube from the 1980s, and accented with copper details.

Prices for the vacuum tube flash drives range from $69 to $79(USD), and they’re currently available in either 8GB or 16GB storage options.