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Shoo Fly: The USB Ultrasonic Pest Repeller

Do electronic pest repellents really work? Some swear by them, some say not at all. You can (inexpensively) try this out for yourself with this gadget: The USB Ultrasonic Mosquito Repeller. It’s very portable too, as it just plugs into your computer’s USB port to work.  It’s practical, green and environmentally sound, as it uses [...]

Big Sound, Small Size: The Orbit USB Laptop Speaker

The design is simple, yet this one still manages to look pretty slick: The Orbit USB Speaker is a mid-range priced (for a portable) speaker system that is easy to carry around, yet doesn’t skimp on sound. So they say, anyway. It plugs into your laptop for when you need better sound quality than typical [...]

Shave Some Time Off Your Morning Ritual: The USB Electric Razor

Thanko, the folks behind some of the coolest USB gadgets around, has yet another one coming out: the USB powered electric razor that allows you to shave in front of your computer. For those of you who neglect basic grooming in favor of your computer, this is the perfect companion for you. It comes with [...]

Did We Mention Its Cool Looking?: The OWC Mercury On-The-Go 750GB Portable HD

Now this is slick indeed: the Other World Computing has released its Mercury On-The-Go new model with the 750GB version, and it’s big time storage and cool looking. The new model spins around at 5200RPM and includes a sizeable 8MB cache, for plenty of punch in a small package. The Mercury On-The-Go Pro 750GB 5200RPM [...]

Secret System Spy (The Good Kind): The USB Snoop Stick

Have a computer where others can reach it, and wonder if its being used in a strange manner when you’re not around? The USB Snoop Stick plugs in and track activity on your system for you when you’re elsewhere, and makes this easy (best on desktops where it can be less obvious). More here: All [...]

I Have Seen The Light: The Portable Folding USB Hub with Light

A hub can’t just be a hub, at least on Gadget Sleuth these days. This one happens to come with a bright desk light included, so it serves two functions, something always like and encourage among our gadget makers. When the hub isn’t being used, the light itself wraps around the hub, shielding it fron [...]

TV Anywhere: The IO Data Seg Clip USB TV Tuner

Are you the type the likes to watch TV programs anywhere and everywhere? Well, this is the time to notice the release of the GV-SC31 Seg Clip USB TV tuner from IO Data in Japan, which allows you to view live TV and recorded programs on your iPod/iPhone and computer. According to reports, it will [...]

Ports Galore: The Elecom 10-Port USB Hub

Ports Galore: The Elecom 10-Port USB Hub

Ever had a group of USB devices around your system and no room to plug them all in? Boy, that’s an annoying situation. Well, with this new gadget that’ll never happen again: The Elecom 10-Port USB Hub. It’s always better to have too many ports than too few, as the old (modified) saying goes. The [...]

The (Ultimate?) USB Gadget: The USB Crunching Elmo

The (Ultimate?) USB Gadget: The USB Crunching Elmo

Why, we ask? What unholy mind created this thing? It’s (slightly) cute, but we can’t think of another reason why this USB device exists. And why is it doing ab exercises? To make its overall profile smaller? Well, it’s here, if you were waiting for it. Is this an ‘official’ Sesame Street item? It’s at J-List, so it [...]

Radio Mania: The Aluratek USB Internet Radio Jukebox

Radio Mania: The Aluratek USB Internet Radio Jukebox

Now this we like: a little USB dongle that unlocks the world of radio with no monthly fees and very little to install. We wonder why someone hasn’t come up with this before. The Aluratek USB Internet Radio Jukebox is able to give the user access to more than 13,000 radio stations in over 300 [...]