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Trading cards get an upgrade: LCD and 2GB storage

Monday, May 23, 2011 - 5:49am

Like the boring old picture frame and the greeting card, the trading card is getting an upgrade. Panini's new cards will sport a small screen for video playback and 2GB of USB flash storage. These are not the trading cards you remember from your childhood days.

The stick-on USB cable is perfect for office pranksters

Monday, May 16, 2011 - 10:15am

I love this: it's a stick-on USB cable that'll allow you to make pretty much anything look like it's designed to plug into a computer. A banana? Sure! Nail clippers? Why not? Your cat? As long as it puts up with it!

The world's smallest USB 3.0 flash drive

Monday, May 9, 2011 - 11:00am

USB 3.0 is the new standard for super-fast data transfer between your computer and peripherals. And this PQI Traveling Disk drive is purportedly the world's smallest USB 3.0 thumbdrive.

Ridiculously high-tech toys turn every kid into Jack Bauer

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 1:34pm

Back in the day playing spy meant talking really loud into your pretend video watch and using jump ropes to catch your foe by the toe. In 2011, spy play is elevated to a whole other level, with video recording gear and even fancy listening devices.

Moody keypad puts 16 emoticons at your quick disposal

Raymond Wong

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 4:28am

I can't for my life remember any emoticon beyond a smiley, frowny and tongue sticking out. With so much useless USB junk out there, I can't decide whether or not this emoticon keypad is part of that category or is truly revolutionary.

USB flash drive doubles as a rechargeable AA battery

Michael Trei

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 2:04am

Have you ever run out of batteries, or unexpectedly found a need for a flash memory drive after the stores were closed? With this clever combo unit, you'll never find yourself short of memory or power at the worst possible moment.

Lock down your mouse and keyboard with the USB Bunker

Kevin Hall

Monday, January 10, 2011 - 12:52pm

In this age of laptops and tablets and smartphones, there's a good chance a lot of folks wouldn't know where to stick something like NZXT's USB Bunker. Ten years ago, though, I would have loved something like this when I went to a LAN party where I didn't know everyone.

Every new phone in Europe will use a USB charger as of next year

Evan Ackerman

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - 12:23pm

Having to rely on some weird proprietary charger every time you get a new cellphone is a thing of the past, at least if you live in Europe. As of next year, every new cellphone in Europe will have to be able to charge via micro-USB. Finally.

Organize your desk by cluttering your monitor with this attachment

Raymond Wong

Friday, December 17, 2010 - 4:24am

There are very few ways to ruin a good looking monitor, unless you bought an ugly monitor right off the bat. In that case, it's your own fault. To uglify your screen's flat panel and organize your stationary, this hub station has you covered.

Multitask, Dick Tracy-style with this all-in-one watch

Raymond Wong

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 5:25am

The sWaP Rebel had me doing a double take because I thought it was yet another iPod Nano watch, but it's not. It's actually a cellphone, camera, music player, video player, clock, FM radio, calendar and e-reader rolled into one — worn on your wrist. Did I hear Dick Tracy calling?

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USB stories

Trading cards get an upgrade: LCD and 2GB storage

The stick-on USB cable is perfect for office pranksters

The world's smallest USB 3.0 flash drive

Ridiculously high-tech toys turn every kid into Jack Bauer

Moody keypad puts 16 emoticons at your quick disposal

USB flash drive doubles as a rechargeable AA battery

Lock down your mouse and keyboard with the USB Bunker

Every new phone in Europe will use a USB charger as of next year

Organize your desk by cluttering your monitor with this attachment

Multitask, Dick Tracy-style with this all-in-one watch

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