90 Amazing USB Gadgets (Part I) (SUPER GALLERY)

These days, it seems everyone has at least one flash drive. The problem with that, and any object that’s become ubiquitous, is that its gets boring to have something ordinary. After all, when was the last time you saw someone with just a plain old ring for their keys?

Since USBs leave so much room for creativity, however, why settle for something boring when you can have something as fun as those featured in this gallery? If aesthetics aren’t enough to sway you, perhaps neat functionality is; the super gallery shows everything from USB pregnancy tests to USB cufflinks. In fact, there are so many innovative designs, we had to split our 90 trends down to two parts, the second half is embedded below.

Alternate Functionality

USB Rechargeable Batteries

Today, Moixa Energy released cool USB rechargeable batteries.  When you’re low on juice, just pop them into your computer for a charge. News - Moixa Energy announces New Battery Technology (19th Sept)
London, UK, September 19th, 2006 – Moixa Energy, the renewable and portable energy solution spec… [More]

Messenger Dolls - USB Powered ‘Fairy Elf’ Flutters When You’re Pinged (VIDEO)

How many times you walked away from your computer while a MSM is coming in and you missed that ooohhh sooo important contact. The solution, as so many, comes from Japan. The USB powered Fairy Elf Messenger Doll from Shanghai Donya starts to attract your attention as soon as a message comes in. Condi… [More]

USB Credit Card - Korea’s Shinhan Card

The invention of the Shinhan Card was bound to happen. As credit cards and security get more advanced, and the computers become the tool of choice for communication and payment, we knew the dawn of the USB credit card wasn’t far off. The USB Visa has finally made its world debut on December 27 in … [More]

USB Pottery Wheel - Build It Yourself From An Old Hard Drive (VIDEO)

Ever have the urge to do pottery work while you’re sitting at the computer?  No?  Well, just in case you decide you want to, this video shows you how, step by step.  If you have an old hard drive, a USB connector, and some miscellaneous wire and other supplies, you can be making your own pottery in … [More]

Shave at Your Desk - Electric USB Razor (GALLERY)

Workaholic? Barely find time to shower, let alone groom yourself? If you’re the type of guy who won’t even leave your desk to have a meal, you’ll love the USB shaver! Prop up a mirror, plug the electric razor into your laptop, and buzz away your fuzz! It makes a great stocking stuffer, and for $20… [More]

Bottle Opener USB - Trekstor Flashdrive

You’ve got a range of practical gadgets on your keychain, right? The stuff you always need to keep handy like a flash drive and of course the obligatory bottle opener, right? Here’s a gadget that combines both. The Trekstor USB Bottle Opener is one of the most practical gadgets I’ve seen in a long… [More]

USB Beer Can Cooler

The USB Beer Can Cooler is a small little cooler that you can hook up to your laptop or computer! [More]

USB Water Cooler - Keep Your Bawls Cool

With a product destined for gamers, it’s pretty important to market accordingly.  As a result, Think Geek is hyping the USB Beverage Chiller as a way to keep your Bawls cool.  Bawls, of course, is the cult energy drink consumed by gamers across the globe. Keep your Bawls cool with USB - The USB Bev… [More]

Fundue Desktop USB Fondue Set

If your office doesn’t scream nerd enough, you might want to up the ante with a USB powered Fondue gadget.  I think this one speaks for itself. Features and Specs - 1 Fundue™ pot with blue LED regulated heating element - 1 Fundue™ base, with Oil-Guard™ technology, LCD screen and control pane… [More]

New USB Dictionary and Thesaurus

As I came across this device, I was reminiscing about my school days when we kids would lug a thick, mean-looking Webster’s dictionary to our English classes. And the bigger the dictionary, the more respect the proud owner would command, which in turn would set off a fierce competition among kids to… [More]

Spook Spotter - GhostRadar USB

This USB memory stick from SolidAlliance detects unusual magnetic waves. If something is detected, the device produces audible alerts and flashing red lights. I have never seen this used on the Ghost Hunters show, and I doubt it is for paranormal “professionals”. I know! How about letting you … [More]

USB Displays - Flash Drive Shows Storage Left (GALLERY)

USB toys are all over the place and USB the size of storage is getting increasingly larger. Eventually it would be nice to know how much storage space is left on a USB, preferably before you start to download data. The designer, Mac Funamizu, a Tokyo-based web and graphic designer, needs an angel … [More]

USB Displays II - Flash Drive Concept Shows Storage Left (GALLERY)

Tokyo-based designer Mac Funamizu loves to come up with creative designs of USB drives that show you how much space is left in fun and unusual ways. Here we present you with three of his designs. A syringe shaped drive is not for those who hate needles. Data is represented as the liquid inside the… [More]

Flash Drive Fountain Pen - S.T. Dupont USB

This luxe fountain pen might be nice for a tech geek executive. The S.T. Dupont pen is neo-classical style pen with a 4 gig USB memory stick. The pen body is made of Chinese lacquer and palladium with an 18 k white gold nib. The memory stick in in the top. [More]

Data Extractor SIM Card Readers - Cell Phone Spy

Now here’s something for all the suspicious types out there. Or the plain nosy. Want to spy on someone? Just pop out the SIM card of their cell phone, place the SIM into the Cell Phone Spy gadget, and then plug it into any USB port. This device taps into all the files on a SIM card allowing for ed… [More]

Artsy Gadgets - USB Hub Disguised As Photo Frame (GALLERY)

With the numerous USB devices we own, you can always use a few extra USB ports. This USB Hub Photo Frame gives you four extra USB 2.0 ports in the form of a photo frame that will add a touch of style to your messy desk. Another cool feature is that the frame lights-up your photo while in use. What c… [More]

Flameless USB Zippo - Works like a Car Lighter

This little gadget has me totally intrigued! This Zippo-resembling lighter has no flame, and charges via USB port. The silver lighter is intended to function like a regular lighter, but without the hazards posed by an actual flame. So what good is it? Well, if you’re a smoker, it’ll do the trick b… [More]

Swissbit Swiss Army Knife With 2 GB USB Drive

Do you really use your Swiss Army knife?  I doubt it.  Maybe if it had a 2gb USB key… “The specialists at Swissbit have once again proven that there is often far more to something than first meets the eye. The popular Swiss Army penknife, which some would say has attained almost cult status, is … [More]

Free Phone Calls - Magic Jack USB Phone Gizmo

Want free phone calls? From a landline? Like those long hold times to tech support or your credit card company? Magic Jack is a USB device that allows you to plug a regular phone into your computer and make free VOIP calls. If you make a lot of over-seas calls and don’t want to deplete your minutes,… [More]

Health

USB Pregnancy Tests - The p-Teq Hoax

If this isn’t real, as medgadget.com suggests, then it will undoubtedly be a reality in the near future. A product called p-Teq claims to be a USB pregnancy test kit. Pee on it, plug it in to your computer, and see if you are pregnant and if so, the estimated delivery date based on the concentration… [More]

Japanes USB Face Masks - For Serious Germ-a-Phobes (GALLERY)

Thanko Japanese products makes a USB face mask to keep out the dirt and germs that make us sick. It plugs into your keyboard so you can have 8 hours of germ-free breathing. Meanwhile, you’ve got no friends, no one to love you and no social life because you and your mask are the ultimate office freak… [More]

Portable Medical Information - Zaptag

Zaptag is a water resistant USB flash drive for critical information such as your name, blood type, insurance information, and important notes like drug allergies. The price is roughly $80. n GearLog notes, “Having critical information can mean the difference between life and death in a life-threate… [More]

DinoLite USB Portable Digital Microscope

Want to look closer at your head?  Maybe there’s something else you’d like to look at closely.  With a portable USB digital microscope, your dream could become a reality… Far out. [More]

Temperature Control

Air Conditioned Shirt (FOLLOW-UP) - Now Available in the US

Feeling hot?  The USB Air Conditioned Shirt is a fantastic invention for hot days! USB- fans blowing fresh air into the shirt. Stay cool this summer!  We’ve featured the shirts on Trend Hunter nearly a year ago, but the news is that C-Scout is importing the shirts for $159. [More]

USB Butt Cooler - For Cubicle Dwellers with Hot Buns

File this one under “Weird Japanese Inventions”. Thanko has developed the USB Butt Cooler. Apparently you place the cooling pad on the seat of your desk chair and plug it into your USB drive. It then whips up a mighty wind beneath your fanny. I guess I wasn’t aware that people were having trouble… [More]

USB Powered Necktie Fan - Keeping Office Geeks Cool (GALLERY)

Workaholics needs proper ventilation to keep focused on the job, and maintain mental clarity.  With Thanko’s USB powered necktie fan, office geeks can get comfortably cool while maintaining office dress code. The accessory is a 140 cm clip-on fan that blasts cool air to the neck area. Each time you … [More]

USB Thermometer (Update) - TEMPer Hum is Also Hygrometer (GALLERY)

Trend Hunter has featured the Temper USB thermometer last year. But now USB Brando have updated and upgraded their popular product into the new Temper Hum. Aside from the new slender look, the Temper Hum is upgraded with a hygrometer feature that can now measure and log the humidity, in addition t… [More]

Flash Drive Albums & Other Music Devices

Flash Drive Albums (Pt. 3) - Erykah Badu Goes Digital (VIDEO)

Neo-soul music artist Erykah Badu, known for her headwraps, is to make a comeback with the release of three new albums this year.  The first one is the anticipated “New Amerykah” which will be released this February 26. “I named this album ‘Nu Amerykah’ because I’m dealing with whatever is to come… [More]

Flash Drive Albums (Pt. 2) - JLo Releases Album on USB

Last month, Matchbox 20 released their latest album, Exile on Mainstream, on a Flash Drive music bracelet. This month, Jennifer Lopez has launched her latest album on a Gresso Flash Drive that can be … [More]

Flash Drive Music Bracelet - Matchbox 20 Album On USB (VIDEO)

Why buy “Exile on Mainstream”, the new album from Matchbox Twenty, on CD when you can buy it on USB bracelet? “Available exclusively at Best Buy, the $35 item includes all 17 songs from the album (r… [More]

Barenaked Ladies on a Stick: USB Flash Media

Nettwerk Music Group has released The Barenaked Ladies on a Stick, a USB flash memory drive with 29 songs, videos and exclusive content.  The 128MB USB drive will be on sale at Amazon for about $29.98. [More]

Remembering The Cassette - Mix Tape USB Case (GALLERY)

Remember how much fun making mix tapes was? This nifty little USB holder will take you back in time. In a box fashioned like an old tape case, this container comes with a memory stip ready to be loaded with your favourite tunes. Just like you would have back in the day, you can write your playlist (… [More]

Retro Turntable With USB - The Roxy

I love it when something retro pops up that is clever, useful and affordable. Even the name is retro: The Roxy. OK, it’s a music player, which is becoming retro, but if you are into this design theme, this can become the center conversation piece. Plus, it has a three speed turntable for retro use… [More]

USB Turntable - Spin Your Vinyl into the Digital Age

Vinyl still has a better sound quality than CD but where can you play it if your grandfather’s turntable won’t play anymore. Here is Stanton DJ’s new professional turntable. The T.90 USB “offers a high-torque direct drive motor and three playback speeds to support old 78-rpm records, a +/- 8 and… [More]

USB Drum Kit

The USB Drum kit has six pads that mimic an actual arrangement of drums. Since it uses a USB, it doesn’t require a sound card or connector card.  Unlike many keyboards and other instrument when you want to connect them to your PC. It fits on your desk and can be rolled up to save space when not in… [More]

Aromatherapy & Relaxation

Scented USBs 2 - 5 Scent Flash Drives (GALLERY)

Does your work space need a little freshening up? Better than the smell of your Starbucks or your cubicle colleague’s sweat are these scented USB keys. The flash drives are available in Sunny Raspberry, Pina Colada, Tranquil Escape, Mimosa and Warm Vanilla. For visual appeal, each USB comes with in… [More]

Techy Way to Remain Centered - USB Aromatherapy

Most USB gadgets are for fun and amusement. This USB Aromatherapy drive is here to help you survive your hectic day of web shopping and trendhunter reading.  The drive just has to heat up for the pleasant smell of any oil to pervade your space. Use rose to combat depression and as an aphrodisiac. I… [More]

USB Aroma Therapy (GALLERY)

Aroma Therapy via your USB?  Yes!  We thought that we had seen just about every version of USB gadgets but the reality is that we will probably continue to be amazed.  The latest innovation is this aroma dispenser that plugs into your USB port. [More]

Take A Deep Breath - Breath-Powered USB Charger

The Breath Powered USB Charger gives you a reason to keep breathing. Now you can take all that hot air and turn it into power for all your favourite USB gadgets. [More]

Therapeutic USB - Zen Dolphin For Hypnotic Relaxation (VIDEO)

The funky Zen Dolphin is lit by mellow blue LEDs and appears to swim in levitation. The calming motion is accompanied by natural ocean sounds and relaxing calls of dolphins. This can be a soothing night light for the kids or just a nice bedside chillaxer for you after a stressful day. [More]

Fashion

Handbag USB Drive

Are you obsessed with handbags? Are you obsessed with USB?  We see a lot of creative USB drives, but this one caught our attention. You can surely justify buying one more if it can store up to 2 GBs of data, right? The handbag USB drive was created by Russian Designer Dima Komissarov who blessed us… [More]

Wooden USB Necklace - Fashion Meets Tech (GALLERY)

Another take on making USB fashionable and wearable.  This portable 2GB USB drive is embedded in a wood case that can be worn as fashion accessory around your neck.  It comes with a leather neck strap. [More]

USB Engagement Ring - Swarovski Flash Drive (GALLERY)

We’ve seen a much of ultra geeky, yet highly unique gadgets to aid in marriage proposals, but these USB Flash Drive Swarovski Crystal Engagement Rings make it pretty high on my list of geek chic proposal accessories. The glitzy Swarovski baubles, which come in a variety of cuts and sizes, come off… [More]

USB Flash Drive Wristbands

These high tech wristbands look like the popular wristbands that are sold to benefit charities. Pop them apart, however, and you’ll find a flash drive (digital storage device) that can be used in your computer’s USB port. They come in eight colors and six drive capacities. Want them customized? You … [More]

Formal Flash Drives - USB Cufflinks (GALLERY)

These days, you can never have enough USB storage. Let’s say you are at a party or at your coworker’s office and someone shows you a cool clip, game or movie on their notebook, if you have a USB drive on you, its easy to just copy it. The Berlin USB cufflinks by Tonia Welter stylishly integrate suc… [More]

Luxury

$29,347 Diamond Encrusted USB - miiSTOR ICE (CES 2008) (GALLERY)

This miiSTOR ICE diamond encrusted USB drive is the answer to every geek’s prayer when it comes to luxury accessories. It is a platinum creation with 456 diamonds. The price tag is $29,347 or £15,000. Other miiSTOR USBs include Snow, Stahl, Silver, Jet and Jet +, some of which are featured in th… [More]

1GB Heart - Philips Bejeweled USB Drives (CES 2008)

What type of memory does your heart hold? Philips introduced its 1GB bejeweled, heart-shaped USB drives at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, and they made quite an impression. The hearts have a smooth finish on the left, while the right is adorned with Swarovskis. The two… [More]

Pretty Pocket Protection - Pimped Swiss Army Knife (GALLERY)

The Swiss really know how to bling it on! Who says pocket knives have to be masculine? The snazzy new Swiss Army knives were designed for the woman looking for some pretty practicality in her pocket… or purse. But isn’t that just the beauty of it all? We have options! So why not choose gold and di… [More]

Fashion Flash - Louis Vuitton USB Necklace

If you need to carry Flash memory on you from place to place for business presentations why not make a statement in gold, diamonds, ostrich leather, and more? Carry the Louis Vuitton Flash memory drive that looks like a luxury fashion accessory. “Here’s an ultimate opulent gadget for the well-hee… [More]

Religious

Blinging You Earthy USBs - Grasso Wood & Diamond Flash Drive

We’ve seen a lot of unique, strange and fashionable flash drives, but this new USB from Grasso is off the chain! They come bearing crosses, apples an even one inspired by Adam & Eve’s apple. The memory sticks come in 18-karat gold, embedded with Swarovski crystals or white diamonds. Inside the woode… [More]

Holy Gadgets - USB Digital Bible Keychain & More (GALLERY)

Religion and technology are becoming intertwined, and here are some fantastic examples. The first gadget that demonstrates this holy shift is the USB Bible. It allows the user to read their Bible at any place and time, so long as they have access to a computer with a USB port. It includes 66 scrip… [More]

USB Saint - Let The Virgin Protect Your Data!

Valencia’s designer, Luis Eslava Aloy (graduated from the Royal College of Art) has designed for ABR the XXI century’s object of adoration: the USB Saint (Oh Maria, keep my data safe!).
According to Luis Eslava “Computer as a new religion. We trust in computers without knowing how they work. Co… [More]

Top 90 Most Amazing USBs (Part II) (SUPER GALLERY)

If you didn’t catch the first part of our feature on the Top 90 Most Amazing USBs, be so to check it out here. This is the second half of the incredibly inspiring cluster of innovative flash drives.… [More]