LaCie and Porsche Design have jointly created a sleek new thumb drive aptly named the LaCie Porsche Design USB Key. Unlike many USB drives, the Porsche Design USB Key eschews colorful designs and plastics, aiming more for a sleek, subtle design that blends in on the average key ring and looks professional in a business […]
For those of us who happen to live in the Northern Hemisphere, the bitter chill and cold of winter will soon be upon us. That is nice, since it would remind us that the holiday season is coming, and that would mean a time to take a break from the usual work and accompanying stress. However, there is also the cold that one would have to contend with, and this is where something like the Sanwa USB Muffler would come in handy. It will be different from the standard issue synthetic scarf, as the Sanwa USB Muffler (as you can tell by its name) would arrive with a bunch of extra features.
For starters, both ends will feature hand warmer pockets so that your hands will not be subject to the chills on the outside, but will be kept warm along the way. Of course, it goes without saying that in all probability, the main selling point of this particular muffler would be the ability to heat up so that you will be able to enjoy a fair amount of warmth when you are beside your computer. Basically, the heating element has been rated to warm to 37ºC before the thermostat cuts power, and it will not resume its power until it has cooled down to 32ºC. Available in Japan only at this point in time, the Sanwa USB Muffler will retail for $14.
Sanwa USB Muffler For Those Cold, Winter Days original content from Ubergizmo. 
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True friends will be there for you through thick and thin. But this seemingly ordinary cable will tell you who’s the truest of them all. The one willing to drain their phone’s battery so you can keep using yours. This is 21st century mooching right here folks.
The cable has two male microUSB connectors. The one with a thicker plastic head goes to the uh, chargee, while the smaller head is meant to connect to your selfless buddy’s phone, which will act as a charger. If you can’t find anyone willing to have their device drained, use the USB adapter that comes with the cable to plug into a computer or USB charger instead. Try not to cry when this happens.
The cable will only work with mobile devices running Android 4.0 or later that have a microUSB port and a USB host mode. You can order the smartphone-to-smartphone charger cable from GeekStuff4U for $15.30 (USD). Knowing who has your back? Priceless. Knowing that no one has your back? Depressing.
[via CRNCHY]
I readily admit I’m not a huge music buff. I like to listen to some tunes when driving in the car, but other than that I’m pretty much music-free at all other times. My problem is that I can’t concentrate with any sound going on around me. On the other hand, if you’re a big fan of music and you happen to like Bob Dylan, you might want to get your credit card ready.
On November 15, a new collection called Bob Dylan The Complete Collection Vol 1 will launch. This particular box set will launch on CD, but music fans will appreciate that it’s also coming in a true lossless digital format. The entire collection will be available to purchase on a tiny USB flash drive. The music is on the drive in MP3 and FLAC formats.
That flash drive will come packaged inside of a case that looks like a harmonica. The album collection will also feature digitally-remastered versions of tons of Dylan’s best and most popular tunes. The little flash drive is packed with 35 different studio albums, six live albums, and a bunch of singles. This digital music collection won’t be cheap at a price of $364(USD), but if you’re a Dylan aficionado, it’s well worth checking out.
[via Everything USB]
What if you are camping or find yourself in the wilderness and you need to use your phone? Chances are you will need a charge. Good luck finding a power outlet out there. But that’s okay. FlameStower has your back. This device uses the heat from fire to charge cell phones and other electronics via USB, making it perfect for camping or during emergencies due to power outages.
In the worst of situations, you can almost always start a fire. It will work over a cook stove, campfire or any fire source, and starts charging gadgets in seconds.
This project is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter through October 24th, and it seems like a worthwhile investment. A pledge of at least $80(USD) will get you your own FlameStower when it starts shipping this December.
[via Laughing Squid]
What’s the point of using a compact travel power bar that gives you extra outlets when it ends up using and blocking the pair already on a wall? With Quirky’s new Contort Power supply that’s no longer an issue, since its short plug is angled 45 degrees so the extra outlet and USB ports don’t end up blocking anything.
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Not that any of us needed proof that the times are a-changin’, but grown-up hippies looking to grab this impressive omnipedia of Bob Dylan’s music might be dismayed to discover that instead of vinyl, it comes packaged on CDs as—well as this adorable USB flash drive housed in a faux harmonica.
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Credit cards and charge cards – these are the different kinds of status symbols that one can tote around in order to impress his or her date, not to mention the higher up you go, the more levels of privileges would open up to you. As usual, the rich get richer, while the poor – well, they seem to be squeezed right to the very precipice of life itself. With the $24.99 ChargeCard Wallet-Sized USB Cable, it is a totally different charge card by definition, and the name itself more or less gives the game away.
This particular portable accessory is a snap to bring with you wherever you go, and it also works wonders since there are no more tangled messes to deal with when it comes to traditional cables. You will be able to select from 30-pin, MicroUSB, or Lightning (coming soon) connector, and the entire shebang was proudly designed and made in the USA. In fact, the ChargeCard Wallet-Sized USB Cable is so thin (roughly the thickness of just a couple of credit cards), you will be able to stash it in your wallet or passport holder. Want to use it? Just whip it out, and you can get charging or to perform a data transfer in a jiggy. Using a regular USB plug and one proprietary plug for your phone or device, you will always be able to have access to USB power. Seems like a traveling essential to us, don’t you think so?
[ ChargeCard Wallet-Sized USB Cable ensures your device gets juiced up anywhere, everywhere copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Having lots of devices can be fun, but it’s a pain when you run out of juice. I’ve had to scramble to find a power plug more than once, and the external battery that I have usually doesn’t last that long. Lugging around a large battery in your backpack makes sense if you’re heading outdoors.
The SOOT Electropack is supposed to be able to power your devices for up to two weeks without having to plug it in. Now that’s what I call self-sufficiency. The bag is made up of three modular bags, which can be combined to suit your needs.
Each one contains a 10,000 mAh battery. The pack can charge up to four devices at once, from smartphones to tablets. A single battery pack can charge a typical smartphone up to seven times, or an iPad once. Get the version with an extra battery pack to double that for up to two weeks of capacity for your smartphone.
The SOOT Electropack has got 34L of storage, so you can still lug around a lot of gear while keeping your devices fully juiced up. It was launched as Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, which ends on October 17th. You’ll have to pledge at least $239(USD) with one battery pack. $279 will buy you a the version with the extra battery pack.
[via Yanko Design]
Audio-Technica has announced a new LP to digital turntable system. The turntable is the AT-LP60 and it’s designed to help you get your old-school vinyl record collection into digital form. Turntable connects to Mac or Windows computers using a USB cable. The AT-LP60 ships with the turntable, phono cartridge, software, USB cable, and built-in phono […]
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