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USB Fishbones 7-Port Hub

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:18:58 PDT

Just like the name suggests, the device is shaped precisely like a fishbone, being designed to look very stylish on anyone’s desk. The hub is provided with 7 USB ports, allowing the user to plug in his / her favorite gadgets into it. A great thing about it consists of the fact that it doesn’t restrain you as far as the size of the gadgets is concerned, leaving, will all four of them being used, enough free space.

If you are looking for a fish inspired USB hub, but you feel that the Fishbowl / LED Crystal Ball USB Hub is a little bit over the top, this new model might be just the ticket.

The Fishbone USB hub is available for $12.69 from Uxsight. It comes in a variety of funky colors including, orange, green and blue.

Caterpillar USB Hub

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:40:23 PDT

Here we have another fun USB gadget that is bound to brighten up your desk, the Caterpillar USB Hub.

The Caterpillar USB Hub comes with 4 USB ports and it measures 110 x 36 x 35mm, it comes in a variety of funky colors including, orange, yellow, green and blue.

Description:

* Innovative designed Green Caterpillar USB Hub enables you to add four high-performance USB 2.0 peripheral devices to your PC.
* The Laptop USB Hub features 1 upstream and 4 dowstream USB ports.
* Fully compliant with USB specification version 2.0.
* Backward compatible with USB 1.1.
* Maximum data transfer rate is 480Mbps.
* Hot swappable, plug and play.
* Individual port over-current protection.
* No external power supply needed.
* This Computer 4 Port USB Hub with LED indicators.
* System Requirement: Windows 2000, ME, XP, and Vista.
* Casing Material: Plastic
* USB Cable Length: ~100cm
* Dimension: ~11(L) x 3.6(W) x 3.5(H)cm
* Weight: 77g

The Caterpillar USB Hub is available for $6.69 from Uxsight.

Sawed-off USB Flash Drive

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:31:50 PDT

Here’s a really cool DIY project for creating a USB Flash Drive that looks like a sawed off old cable. It is the bomb when it comes to fooling people from removing it without your knowledge.

Without knowing any better, most folks will think that this is a ripped and broken USB cord where the owner is nutty enough to leave it hooked up. It’s the ultimate in “Shabby Geek” style gizmos. It just looks like you wouldn’t want to touch it for fear of zapping yourself but inside that old wire is a fully functioning (albeit small) USB flash drive. As far as DIY projects go, this one is not too difficult at all- no soddering required.

Actually, there is a USB flash drive inside, courtesy of a $10 DIY project.

[ How to make a Sawed-off USB Key ] VIA [ Fosfor ]

USB Bomb - Plug and Play

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:03:49 PDT

Mexican designer Joel Escalona is offering new concept of USB memory drive or other any USB storage device. Our Transportation Safety Administration officers won’t think this iconic trinket is very funny, no matter how many “all your base” jokes you crack in the security line.

I'm sure this flash gadget will be very popular between spies and James Bond will be satisfied from solutions.

Now, this is only cool idea, but we will hope to see Bomb USB drive in future.

Designed by Mexico City industrial designer Joel Escalona, the USB bomb is unfortunately a prototype at this point in time.

USB Retro Mini Fan

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:03:34 PDT

Well, there is several mini USB Fan gadgets out there but this one looks real retro desktop fan and works like real fan.

One of the biggest complaints in office spaces today is in regards to temperature. Some are too hot. Some are too cold. While others remain blissfully unaware what exactly is going on around them. While you can buy various smaller office/cubicle sized fans, why not go the extra mile and downsize a tad more?

Get more personal with your fan. The Retro USB Fan will not only fit in tiny spaces, it will also keep you cool and impress your golden oldie co-workers with it’s attractive 1930’s styling. Who says you can be classic and efficient?

It’ really cool, somemore this fan is only for those who are computer geeks, as it needs your PC to be on in order to take power via its USB port. Silent with a full 360 degree field of rotation means this little ice chiller is up for most cooling jobs. As far as life changing decisions go, Blue, Green, and Grey are the three choices in super neat colors you can choose for your little spinning relic of coolness. $11.69 and it’s yours.

[ Product Page ] ($11.69)

Magic Pouring Beer Mug Lamp

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:47:30 PDT

Watch in amazement as the Beer appears to come out of the can or faucet attached to absolutely nothing. Is it magic, or simply the best Bar Accessory Ever?

This amazing little contraption not will not only light up your room, but it will light up the faces of anyone who looks at it as they wonder how the heck this thing works. Only you know that the "pouring beer" is an optical illusion. The Magic Beer Mug also comes with a golden faucet that takes ten seconds to install, just back it into a wall or even a curtain!

And if that doesn't impress you, the product's box tells us that the Pouring Beer Mug Lamp can also be used to regulate the moisture of the room! Stick an empty beer or soda can over the faucet to make it seem like the liquid is flowing from the can!

Enjoy the illusion of NEVER ENDING water or beer!

Description:

* This Magic Beer Mug is suitable for using in indoors, such as meeting room, parlor, etc.
* It can be used as a Night Light, water fountain, regulate room moisture or for interior decorating.
* The tap appears to be pouring a nice draft beer while suspended in the air.
* Fluid travels through clear tubing and looks like the beer is really flowing.
* If you want to get creative, you can attatch anything you want on the end of the water/beer spout tube, such as beer or cola, etc.
* Water Fountain Ornament made of plastic material with in-line ON/OFF switch for easy operation.
* Plug Type: 2 Pin EU Plug (6A 250V~)
* Power Cord Length: ~150cm
* Mug Dimension: ~17(D) x 26.5(H)cm
* Weight: 864g

[ Product Page ] ($34.69)

iPill Microphone for iPod

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:58:00 PDT

I’m not sure if it’s a genius idea to make a microphone shaped like a pill or the stupidest idea ever.

In fact, it seems so much more convenient to simply use an iPod with a microphone to record interviews and conversations. Chances are that you already own an iPod (or two), so we think that you should check the iPill out.

Whereas ThumbTacks sounded like a slightly muffled, less sibilant version of Apple’s Earphones with Remote and Mic at the same general volume level, iPill is dramatically louder: it is set to a volume or gain level that makes near-proximity voice recordings much easier to hear without having to turn up the volume on headphones. While there’s a little sibilance, it’s not as pronounced as in Apple’s microphone, and the overall voice balance is more natural—like a less muffled version of ThumbTacks.

It's a $13 microphone that is said to be working better than Apple's.

[ iPill Mic ] VIA [ CraziestGadgets, UberGizmo, iLounge ]

Stylish Graffinis Bikini

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:27:02 PDT

Coming home or going to work...Chances are if you live in BKLN your takin' the subway to get there. We took the best and brightest from the rooftops below and put the images on our new Over The Bridge Brazilian String Bikini. This is THE signiture suit of the New Series!

Once upon a time the Lower East Side was a rough place to hangout. Nowadays it's lost a little of its edge. Well that's where this suit comes in. The Rivington Street Halter String captures the atmosphere of the area and nails it to the wall.

Kickin' it old school. Tags on the subways. Tags on the buildings. Tags under bridges. Why not tags on bikinis?! Well, with our halter sport bikini we're pretty sure you're gonna look better wearing it this way.

Ever thought about starting your own "Fan Page" for yourself on Facebook??? No? Well, you might want to rethink things after you get the new Bleecker St. Halter One Piece. Guaranteed minimum of at least 1000 fans on your first outing to the beach or pool party. Don't say we didn't warn you...

This is our take on the classic one piece sport. Only this time we used a mural from the side of building downtown. Full support cross ties in the back and modest, but very sexy coverage on the bottom.

Enjoy yourself with the styles and price!

[ Graffinis ] VIA [ Carvenus ]

Express Yourself with the Chalkboard T-shirt

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:36:11 PDT

Fashion meets fun with this chalkboard T-shirt.

You can actually write on the chalkboard shirt and even erase - just like a chalkboard in school. You can erase with a dry cloth, but for superior erasing use a damp cloth. And the Chalkboard T-shirt($35) has a little pocket for the chalk.

VIA [ LikeCool ]

Realistic Sculptures by Ron Mueck

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:58:01 PDT

Ron Mueck (born 1958) is an Australian hyper-realist sculptor working in Great Britain. Born in Melbourne, Australia, to parents who were toy makers, he labored on children’s television shows for 15 years before working in special effects for such films as "Labyrinth", a 1986 fantasy epic starring David Bowie.

Mueck moved on to establish his own company in London, making photo-realistic props and animatronics for the advertising industry. Although highly detailed, these props were usually designed to be photographed from one specific angle hiding the mess of construction seen from the other side. Mueck increasingly wanted to produce realistic sculptures which looked perfect from all angles.

Eventually Mueck concluded that photography pretty much destroys the physical presence of the original object, and so he turned to fine art and sculpture. In the early 1990s, still in his advertising days, Mueck was commissioned to make something highly realistic, and was wondering what material would do the trick. Latex was the usual, but he wanted something harder, more precise. Luckily, he saw a little architectural decor on the wall of a boutique and inquired as to the nice, pink stuff’s nature. Fiberglass resin was the answer, and Mueck has made it his bronze and marble ever since.

Eager to make more personal sculptures, his extraordinary Dead Dad, a small-scale hyper-real sculpture of his dead and naked father was the surprise show stopper at the London Royal Academy’s controversial show Sensation (1997) which featured works from the collection of Charles Saatchi.

Mueck’s huge 4.5m crouching Boy was the centrepiece of the Millennium Dome in London and of the Venice Biennale in 2001. The artist’s work is becoming ever more intriguing, ranging from smaller-than-life size naked figures to much larger, but never actual, life size. Consequently his hyper-realistic sculptures in fibreglass and silicone, while extraordinarily lifelike, challenge us by their odd scale. The psychological confrontation for the viewer is to recognise and assimilate two contradictory realities.

Pregnant woman is Mueck’s most ambitious work to date. The sculpture is monumental (2.5m high), utterly imposing and even intimidating when first experienced by the viewer. After a while, however, this majestic Earth Mother becomes familiar, unthreatening and endearing. She is exhausted, hands held back over her head; the face is tender and vulnerable. Her presence is a powerful one indeed, and she evokes a multitude of thoughts, ranging from the wonder of maternity and procreation to population control and the burden of female responsibility. In 2002 his sculpture Pregnant Woman [1] was purchased by the National Gallery of Australia for AU$800,000.

VIA [ Tploy ]

New iPhone 3GS Unlock - Purplesn0w

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:27:30 PDT

George Hotz the guy who brought us the purplera1n iPhone jailbreak software has now revealed a new unlocking solution for the iPhone 3GS called Purplesn0w, which does sound very similar to the iPhone Dev Teams solution Redsn0w.

It seems that George wasn’t happy with the latest version of the iPhone Dev Teams unlock tool so he decided to release his own.

First off, what is purplesn0w? It’s a soft unlock for your 3GS that I’d actually use day to day. It’s not a daemon that takes any resources, and it doesn’t add a task to your baseband. It’s very close to a true unlock. All it does is patch three files, CommCenter, lockdownd, and your wildcard activation plist (which you need, activate w at&t sim first, no hacktivation support yet). That’s it, no other files are installed.

So as you can see Hotz needs to do some more tweaking to get purplesn0w in pristine full working condition. If you do choose to use this software now be prepared to jump thru a few hoops such as having a legitimately activated AT&T sim card. On the bright side - Hotz claims that all of the issues people have had with ultrasn0w, such as Wi-Fi loss, battery fails, unlock fails, etc… are now gone if you use his unlock. If you can hold off for a day or two, do so as Hotz will release an update according to his twitter account.

For more info on purple ra1n or purple sn0w you can check out George’s Blog.

VIA [ GeekGadgets, TheiPhoneBlog ]

Moody Message Pad Hub

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:42:17 PDT

This next device, the USB Moody 3-Port Hub and Erasable Memo Pad, is one that I believe that everyone needs.

Moody Message Pad Hub allows users write down telephone number or something important immediately. The words can be erased by the eraser on the top of the mark pen provided. It is environmental friendly that encourages people to use less paper. With the moody light design, it can be a decor on your desk. Moreover, its built-in 3 USB ports allow users to connect their USB devices conveniently.

Description:

* It is not only a USB 3 Port Hub but also a Memo stand and a colorful change decoration.
* Special Mood Light USB Hub is designed easy Plug-and-Play, no installation required.
* One upstream and 3 downstream ports, adds 3 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports.
* Fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification.
* Backwards compliant with USB 1.1.
* This Memo Stand USB Hub individual port over-current protection.
* Friendly & ergonomic designs, easily protection.
* It is convenient to write down telephone or something important on the surface of product by mark pen of product.
* Colorful Change Light USB Hub with the Memo stand.
* When plug USB cable into PC's USB port, it will change colorful light.
* Hi-Speed downstream ports with USB interface.
* Power: USB 5V/500mA
* Size: ~11.5 x 10.2 x 2.5(L*W*D)cm
* Cable length: 92cm
* Weight: 141g
* System requirements:
* 3-port USB Hub, wide used for USB products, such as U-disk, MP3,SD card, digital products, etc.
* Support Windows 95 osR2/98SE/Me/2000/XP/VISTA,Linnux2.4 and Mac Os8.5

It’s hard to believe that this device is available for only $14.99.

Kelly Octopus 2 Fans Notebook USB Cooling Pad

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:03:41 PDT

Look how cute this little Octopus Shaped Notebook Cooler is! He has two little fans to take away heat from the bottom of your laptop and keep your lap cool.

It’s specially designed for anti skid, which keeps your laptop firmed in position when it’s placed on top of this cooler. Powered solely through a USB connection, The cool Octopus Shaped USB Netbook Cooling Pad measures 189*89*18mm in size and 157g in weight, making it light and small enough to be portable so that you can carry it in in your laptop bag.

This $11.69 chiller is powered by USB and doesn’t require a trip to the Sea to see this world’s feral animal. It comes in three different colors including Blue, Green and Black. It's an ideal accessory for your favourite Notebook.

Description:

* Compatible with any notebook.
* The blue 2 Fans Notebook Cooler is designed with unique Octopus appearance, quite absorbing.
* This Laptop USB Cooler is designed with plastic construction and it can better any weight of notebook without affecting the performance of the notebook.
* Built-in 2 fans can absolutely help to dissipate the heat-air away from underneath the notebook.
* The Notebook USB Cooling Pad is powered directly by USB port, plug-and-play.
* This Blue Laptop Cooling Pad can efficiently reduce the temperature of your notebook.
* Low noise running.
* Voltage: DC 5V.
* Color: Blue and Black pads.
* Size: 18.9cm long ( at the longest ), 8.9cm wide ( at the widest ), 1.8cm thick. Approx.
* Length of the USB cable: 36.5cm long. Approx.
* Weight: 157g.

[ Product Page ] ($11.69)

VIA [ Nexus404, Coolest-Gadgets, TechChee ]

USB Aircraft Speaker with LED Light

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:39:45 PDT

Do you remember that amazing Aircraft Mouse with LED Lights that spread in 2007? You can now have a Mini Camouflage Colored USB Speaker in the same unique design to put some aviation action on your desktop.

The USB Aircraft Speaker has some LEDs and uses USB-connectivity to connect to your desktop or laptop. It measures 147 x 108 x38mm, and weighs 137g.

Specification:

* R.M.S: 2W
* Impedance: 4ohm
* Frequency: 80Hz - 16KHz
* THD: <0.5%
* Loudhailer Units: 1.5" speaker
* Input power: USB Interface
* Cable Length: ~95cm
* Dimension: ~14.7(L) x 10.8(W) x 3.8(H)cm
* Weight: 137g

This USB Aircraft Speaker is available in different designs including Camouflage print. It is a great gift idea for your friends! Priced at $12.69 each.

[ Product Page ] ($12.69)

40X Adjustable focus Pen Shape USB Camera Endoscope / Microscope

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:25:19 PDT

The Digital Pen Camera is a new electronic health care product for the home. It is a tubular imaging system consisting of an optical lens, an image sensor, an illumination mechanism, and an image transfer control circuit connected to a computer. You can display the images captured by the Digital Pen Camera on the computer screen, store them on the computer, print them, or send them over the Internet.

As an Endoscope, you can use it to observe yourself like using a mirror. You can observe any part of your body, in particular the parts that you could not see before. Frequent observation and knowing what your body looks like in its normal, healthy state make you more alert to any abnormalities and will lead to early detection and treatment of illnesses.

As a USB Microscope, it can magnify stamps, coins, antiques, insects, electric circuits, machines, fabrics, food, decorations, etc. and can also help visually impaired patients magnify small text for reading.

Technical Specification:

* DSP: Vimicro Digital Image Monarch Processor.
* Sensor: high-quality CMOS sensor, with software capable of static interpolation up to 1.3 million pixels.
* Resolution: 640 × 480
* Colors: true color 24bit (RGB)
* Interface: USB1.1/USB2.0.
* Supports windows 2000/XP/Vista (need to install driver before use)
* Frame rate: 30 frames/sec (CIF and VGA).
* Focal distance: 10mm - ∞
* Magnification: 40X. (at 10mm on 17" screen by 640 x 480 resolution)
* Size of the pen: 13.8 x 1.2cm
* USB cable length: 1.4meters
* Size of the tripod: 15.4 x 2.4cm
* Weight: 366g

Package content:

* 1 x USB Microscope Camera
* 1 x Tripod
* 1 x Reflector with focusing ring
* 1 x Ear tip with focusing ring
* 1 x Large focusing cap
* 1 x Small focusing cap
* 1 x Ear pick with focusing ring
* 1 x Cotton swabs with focusing ring
* 1 x Multi-function tube with focusing ring inside
* 1 x CD

Best of all it’s just $75.69 out the door here.

[ Product Page ] ($75.69)

Solar Garden Fountain Brings Your Garden To Life

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:38:54 PDT

Solar garden fountains are becoming quite popular. You may have thought of adding the beauty of a fountain or pond fountain to your garden or patio. After all, the gorgeous beauty and soothing sounds of gurgling water is enough to invite anyone to sit down and relax.

Solar Fountain Pump Let the sun power your garden or pond fountain... No need for extension cords! If you want to add a fountain to your bird bath or pond, or switch from your existing electric pump, don't call an electrician. These powerful, compact, solar-powered pumps are easy to set up yourself. Both feature a separate solar panel that you stake into the ground where sunlight is most accessible; angle can be adjusted for optimum exposure. 15 feet long cord and three spray nozzles included.

This Solar garden fountain has the lowest rate of the power of solar battery to pump power ,and it is not only very easy to operate the brushless motor under little sunshine like the brush motor ,but also , it has the much long life time than other brush motor solar fountain.

Installation:
* Put the pump totally in the water with it's nozzle over the water
* Be sure the pump is fixed firmly on the bottom of the fountain to avoid vibration
* Plug jack of pump in the jack of solar panel output
* Put the solar penal under enough sunlight and be better to face directly to sun

Caution:
1. Make sure that you have enough water in the fountain or pond, especially in sunny days.
2. Always keep the pump under the surface of the water.
3. Change water frequently and keep the water clean to avoid dirt to enter the pump holes.
4. Protect the solar panel from any damage.
5. Keep the surface of the solar panel clean.

Specification:

* The power of solar battery: 7V, 140mA
* The size of solar battery panel: 11 x 11cm
* The pwer of pump: 6V, 120mA
* Max flow quantity of pump: 150L/H
* Max water height of pump: 65cm
* Cable length : 320cm ( approximately )
* Weight: 222g

Package:
* 1 x Solar Garden Fountain
* 1 x users' manual

You can expect to have years of enjoyment from your fountain, without all the hassle of a traditional electrically powered setup. They are like pre-potted plants “Just add water.”

[ Solar Garden Fountain ] ($35.69)

Mini Folding Yappy Cooling Pad Ⅲ

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:27:06 PDT

Remember the Mini Folding Yappy Cooling Pad Ⅱ I’ve reported months ago? Here comes the Ⅲ.

Laptop cooling pads are often large in footprint and don’t play nice with already packed laptop bags. The Mini Folding USB Laptop Cooling Pad sports some transformer widgetry - ok it just folds up - and its built-in 2 fans are powered by the laptops USB port which are good enough to keep your laptop cool without losing its best performance in LED Flash Light. When folded the pad measures just 17.4×6.9×2cm (L*W*D).

It’s specially designed for anti skid, which keeps your laptop firmed in position when it’s placed on top of this cooler. And the most important is it comes with the USB female connector, so it wouldn’t engross your limited USB ports.

The Mini USB Cooling Pad comes in five different colors including Pink, Slivery, Blue, Black and Gray for just $9.69 each.

[ Product Page ] ($9.69)

iPhone 3.0 Pwnage Jailbreak Tool Now Available for Mac OS X

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:36:28 PDT

We've all known the iPhone Dev Team had decided not to release the jailbreak for the iPhone 3GS until the next iPhone OS (3.1) update was released.

GeoHot ( the guy who discovered the hole) has decided he doesn’t want to wait for the iPhone Dev Team to release it and has decided to release it himself, check out what he has to day about it below.

Normally I don't make tools for the general public, and rather wait for the dev team to do it. But guys, whats up with waiting until 3.1? That isn't how the game is played. We release, Apple fixes, we find new holes. It isn't worth waiting because you might have the "last" hole in the iPhone. What last hole...this isn't golf. I'll find a new one next week.

This time, Hotz got some help from two fellow coders to be able to please the Mac folks, but he also made some improvements to the Windows version.

Click the image above and then click the logo you know all too well to Download.

Important Note: Do not upgrade to 3.1 firmware if you want this unlock!

Below is the video showing a jailbroken iPhone 3GS running the UltraSn0w unlock.

iPhone 3GS Unlock Demonstration from planetbeing on Vimeo.

Our Ultrasn0w program uses the at+xlog crash as an injection vector of our unlocking payload — and it does so on the 3GS in exactly the same way as on the 3G! But this injection vector will be lost if you update to 3.1 using the official Apple IPSW, which updates the baseband. So stay away from official 3.1 IPSWs until we release the tools that let you update the firmware without updating the baseband.

But this jailbreak is not yet out. iPhone Dev Team is still waiting on the OS 3.1 update to release its jailbreak. You might have to wait for another 1-2 weeks.

So there you have it expert users. And for those less certain of their skills, more and more jailbreak options will be available to you in the near future. Sit tight and be patient.

VIA [ TechCrunch, GG, Engadget, iPhoneIndia ]

Spy Shaver Camera DVR

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:40:07 PDT

I have to agree with the chaps at the Red Ferret Journal when it comes to this Spy Shaver Camera. No one on Earth, not even a bona fide spy, has any use for a video camera hidden inside a razer which gets the same idea with the Spy Camera Wath.

The Omejo Spy Shaver Camera DVR appears at first glance to be just an ordinary electric razor. But wait, there’s more. Inside this manscaping device lays in wait a mini recording unit capable of taking in 7-8 hours of 640×480 quality video onto its internal 4GB storage device. OK, let me get some more of the specs out of the way:

* AVI video compression with audio recording
* Video file size: >500KB per min.
* USB adaptor/charging cable
* Lithium-ion battery
* Record time: 2h per GB
* 8-hour battery life
* Weight: 150g

The best part though is that this thing will set you back a ridiculous $240.

[ Spy Shaver Camera DVR ] VIA [ OhGizmo ]

USB 4-Port Hub with Retractable Mouse Pad

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:18:53 PDT

Here is another combo USB gadget from the guys over at Brando, the USB 4-Port Hub with Retractable Mouse Pad.

This one looks pretty useful for those of you who travel a lot, combining two items in one. It’s compatible with Windows, mac OS and Linux and measures 246 x 280 x 26mm. Some other specs include: USB 2.0 4-Port Hub, Fully compliant with USB 2.0 specifications, Backwards compatible with USB 1.1, and Built-in Blue LED backlight.

Here are the specifications.

* USB 2.0 4-Port Hub
* Fully compliant with USB 2.0 specificatio
* Backwards compatible with USB 1.1
* Built-in Blue LED backlight# Retract the mouse pad
* Plug and play
* Support Window 2000/XP/Vista, Mac and Linux
* Dimension: 246 x 50 x 26mm (approx.)
* Dimension: 246 x 280 x 26mm (approx.) (Mouse Pad Extended)
* Weight: 170g

The USB 4-Port Hub with Retractable Mouse Pad is available for $22 from Brando.

VIA [ SlipperyBrick ]

Michael Jackson "Suit of Lights" Glove Up For Sale

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:59:36 PDT

He was famously called "The Gloved One," and now anyone can slip their hand into one of only two Michael Jackson electric-white gloves that could sell in the six figures that Michael Jackson wore during the Jackson’s 1984 Victory tour, an auctioneer said on Tuesday.

"I estimate (the value) at $60,000 to $80,000, but it could sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars," Maddalena said, noting the fervor over items owned by the King of Pop due to his death could easily push the price up.

The “Suit of Lights” glove is festooned with bugle beads and Austrian crystal rhinestones, and is fitted with 50 small lights. The electric–white glove, which was consigned by glove designer Ted Shell, gets its power from single 9 volt battery placed in the cuff. The auction house said that the King of Pop presented this illuminating glove to Ted Shell in 1986. The buyer of the glove will also receive a signed letter of authenticity by Shell and a signed letter by Judie Mallen of L.A. Marquee Special Lighting Effects. Mallen installed the lights in the glove for the 1984 Victory tour. Joseph Maddalena, who heads auction house Profiles in History, said ...

In fact, a recent sale by Julien's Auctions of 21 items of Jackson memorabilia brought in more than $200,000. One painting with an estimated sales value of $1,500 sold for $20,000, according to Julien.
The auction house has plans to showcase the iconic piece of “The Gloved One” at its booth at Comic Con, so that his fans can see it up close. The white glove is just one of many Jackson items that will be auctioned off on October 1 and 2, 2009. Recently, 21 items of Jackson memorabilia fetched over $200,000 at Julien’s Auctions.

VIA [ BornRich ] VIA [ Reuters ]

50 Funky Bras

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:18:58 PDT

If there is one thing that all women have in common, it is that we all look for the perfect support—typically in bra form.

Want to see all Funky Bras, just go to TrendHunter.

Sears Tower Unveils Glass Balconies On Skydeck

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:54:40 PDT

The Sears Tower opened "The Ledge" to the public today. The Ledge is a 4-foot glass balcony that's suspended 1,353 feet above the ground on the 103rd floor.

It provides a panoramic view of Chicago, provided the walls aren't covered in accidents. Fun fact: urine spilled from the 103rd floor can break concrete on the sidewalk below.* And not just if you drank a jackhammer, but it helps.

Hit the jump for a couple more of the NO I AM NOT AFRAID OF HEIGHTS.

[ Geekologie ] VIA [ YahooNews ]

Anti-Paparazzi Clutch Bag

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:46:32 PDT

This Crazy Clutch Bag is designed to you are NOT be photographed. It is an LED flash built-into a clutch purse, when the device detects a camera flash it will send out a brighter flash to blind the camera.

Photos? No, thanks! In response to the rise of paparazzi I created an anti-paparazzi device that communicates the desire to NOT be photographed. When the device detects a camera flash it responds with another flash that obscures the photo.

The device is meant to be used at night, in low light situations on the street or in a lounge, for instance. “It works up to iso 800 at f/4, but if you’re shooting something that requires more light than that then this thing can be overpowered,” says Harvey. The device works up to a 1/125 shutter speed. “If someone’s taking a low-light shot with a long shutter-speed then it’s much more effective.”

Funny USB Octopus Hub

electronicshacker@gmail.com (Simon) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:27:38 PDT

USB Hubs are given out like candy these days. Every press kit or corporate giveaway seems to come with a USB hub. As nice as they are and handy when it comes to needing some extra ports, the general design of the average USB hub isn’t all that imaginative. And if you’re going to get a USB hub, why not get one that’s in the shape of an Octopus.

This Octopus USB Hub is another cute stuff I’ve meet this week. It has a simple design, $12 only, support 4 USB 2.0 ports and there are various of color selection starting from white, black, purple and yellow. It might be a good match for the Kissing Octopus Couple Flash Drive, because they have the same theme after all!

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