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. There’s a gadget here for everyone, including your children, and believe it or not, even for your pets.
Random Design
Think of it as an uncircumcised USB drive that eliminates the need for a cap (I always lose these damn little caps) by having an extra ‘skin’ to cover it when not in use. The FLX USB drive concept is designd and prototyped by Jacek Ryn at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk (Poland). The casing fo… [More]
This innovative USB key is geared directly at the upscale oenophile. The founders of the BeWine Connected project, Alfred Tesseron and Emmanuel Etcheparre, were looking for a way to meld the traditional elements enjoyed by wine connoisseurs with modern technology. Etcheparre was the designer behin… [More]
If you’re like me and thinking tidying up means stuffing everything inside drawers, you need Chong Mingliang Sky’s fantastic USB key-holder. The design acknowledges that important things like keys should have a designated place. The holder comes with five matching USB keys, each with its own keychai… [More]
Check out the new wooden USM memory sticks, “USB memory sticks are always nice to have around when transferring files from computer to computer. These sticks are made to stand out against its natural environment of computers and offices. The sticks are picked from the woods and are manually selected… [More]
I’m surprised they didn’t name this Fort Knox due to its seemingly impenetrable nature. There are three layers of protection provided by this flash drive: a steel cable makes sure no one walks off with your drive, a combination lock ensures the entire stick remains safe inside, and a data encryption… [More]
For $59 you can pick up a 1 gb Zip Zip LEGO memory stick. The memory stick is actually embedded within an actual brick of LEGO. If you want one, maybe you’ll have to move fast because the product is not endorsed by LEGO, “the LEGO Group of companies [do not] sponsor, authorize or endorse this site… [More]
Some gadgets will just irritate the hell out of people. You’ll know what I mean when you watch the video, but that’s also what makes them fun. This is a USB hub. It’s a small model engine that sits on your desk to plug USB’s into. The coolest thing is that when it’s plugged in, it will make engine n… [More]
Promising new designer Joel Escalona from Mexico brings much needed fun and creativity to our basic daily-use USB devices. First of all, the name of the “BOMB-USB Mass Storage” drive is absolute genius, connecting the ‘mass storage’ USB feature with a design shape of ‘mass destruction’ bomb. In con… [More]
There are an infinite number of designs when shopping for USB drives. At first glance, Vicky Wei’s memory sticks fit perfectly into the abyss of colorful choices. They are bendy - they have that going for them. Look a little closer, though, and you’ll see that these USB sticks have female attachment… [More]
This unique and cool looking USBee flash drive by designer Damjan Stankovic has won the first prize in the MS Industrial USB Competition held on Seriban Design Community forum DizajnZona. The competition’s aim was to design a rigid flexible USB that won’t break easily. The USBee is ergonomically… [More]
These days every one has at least one USB. When any product becomes that mainstream, it’s natural to start looking for ways to stand out. The best way is still personalized customization, so why not Pimp Your BlueIce? The web site lets you put your own design talents to the test, allowing you to cu… [More]
Have someone far away that you miss? Get a MooMoo. The silly little cow gadget lights up in different colours, and a mooing sound comes out of the computer when someone sends a signal to your MooMoo. While there was no product page to be found, the video seems to show that users can transit a sign… [More]
I love gardening, but it’s tough to get around to when you’re stuck at your PC under fluorescent lights all day. This USB Powered Mini Greenhouse may provide a small reprieve from the artificial mind numbing grind. God’s one millionth of an acre sitting on your desktop to nurture, reap what yo… [More]
Christmas Specials
Just because you’re stuck at your computer all day doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the corny traditions and festivities of the season. Plug this kitschy strand of red and green cubed Christmas lights in your USB, complete with shimmering streamers, pop on the Dean Martin, and let the yule rule! … [More]
We may be turning our computers into the most expensive power strips. Here’s a fiber optic Christmas Tree to plug into your USB port. If you are one of those holiday Grinches who hates to decorate your desk, but still want to avoid the “bah-humbug” label, this is small enough to fit in your desk dra… [More]
Merry Christmas! If you find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of work it takes to assemble a tree, maybe the new USB christmas tree is right for you. Available in Japan, but worth the flight. [More]
Truly Bizarre
Talk about making your work environment more appealing! The Japanese company Angel Kitty has come up with something naughty. Try this on for size: a maid’s costume with a functional USB keyboard wrapped around the breasts. The keyboard is very bendable and made of silicon. (I wonder if that is suppo… [More]
These sushi USBs will overwhelm any sashimi connoisseur with the urge to sashay down to their local Japanese restaurant. If you do find yourself running to grab California rolls mid-blog post, at least you won’t have to worry that your flash drive fish will spoil, right? Varities of nigiri sushi US… [More]
This innovation is unlikely to inspire global change, but it will make you laugh. This USB-powered dog humps your computer when plugged in (see video). Warning: Not suitable for young pups. [More]
Characters
USB flash drives come in all kinds of shape and designs but these Mimobots from Mimoco are some of the cutest I have seen so far. Designed by Italian artist Simone Legno, the Tokidoki ("sometimes" in Japanese) style of the Mimoco Company are artsy, colorful and very cute. These Mimobot collection wi… [More]
No, I don’t know what teste are, but they freak the hell out of me. Actually, they are USB keys (256mb - 2GB) preloaded with games. I am not talking about these anymore. I am frightened. “we are peaceful and joyful creatures essentially made of electronic silicon providing us with an extraordina… [More]
The big Tiki Drive is the coolest USB storage drive we’ve seen yet. With illumiated red eyes you’ll be inspired. - Store data, pictures, music and more - 6ft. illuminated USB cable (in red) included to light up the Big Tiki’s eyes - Light-up “aura” underneath the Big Tiki Drive indicates I/O… [More]
May the force be with your flash drive… OK, that’s seriously nerdy, but that’s the whole point in having gadgets like these Star Wars USBs. These are for serious fans unafraid to flaunt their geeky side to the world. Pop off Princess Leia’s signature side buns to reveal the 1GB USB stick which c… [More]
Typically when we play a computer game, the visuals are on the screen. With 3-D glasses you can enhance the visuals by adding a third dimension. However, the USB Boxer adds a totally unexpected dimension to the gaming experience by displaying the action pysically right in front of your eyes. The b… [More]
If I can’t actually get out and shake my booty on the dance floor, second best for me is chair dancing. But for the uber lazy there is the USB Finger Dance Mat where you can really… shake out your fingers?
Other than sheer boredom the point of this gadget is to match the mat’s sequences of flashi… [More]
Yes indeedy, the world changing gadget that is a USB powered pole dancer that grinds away to whatever music is playing on your i pod. Totally sexist, utterly annoying, meaningless, and of no use. Pretty much like my x boyfriend, but hey at least it makes me laugh. For this reason alone I love this… [More]
This is pretty nerdy, but have you ever wondered how fast you type? If yes, you might like the USB Speed Typing Mouse. Sure there are those programs that test how many words per minute you can type, but they use complicated words and numbers that you never really use. This plastic mouse plugs into… [More]
Ever want a companion to talk to during those late nights at the office working on your computer? Tengu won’t talk back, but at least it will entertain you! Tengu is a USB powered....thing...that responds to music, your voice, or other noises. It can even “lip-sync” to the singer for some songs. … [More]
This cute USB Robodog will keep watch over your desk! [More]
Kids
Clearly there’s no keeping kids away from the internet, it seems net newbies are getting younger by the day. These child-friendly Buffalo Kids Memory Sticks will comfort the wary parent concerned their kids might stumble across some naughty content on the web. When plugged in, the USB screens the … [More]
Having a tough time finding a cute yet practical gift for the kids? Check out Adata’s Mickey Mouse flash drive. Because kids are using computers as much as adults these days, several family members often share the same PC. To keep their kiddie data separated from your important documents and famil… [More]
For Animals
If you’re one of those “pet parents” who can’t shut up about your dog or cat, now there’s an ID tag made just for you. Why be limited to your dog’s name and your phone number when you can put tons of information on a flash drive and hang it on your dog’s collar? The PCPetID is enclosed in a wate… [More]
Traditional dog tags reveal little about a lost dog. But the Top Tag Pet ID stores details like diet restrictions, medical conditions, owner details, photos, alternate contact information, and more. It’s all stored on a USB flash drive that hangs from Fido or Fluffy’s collar. The information is ins… [More]
Are you a greedy gadget grabber and a pet lover too? Then you’ll love the PetSafe Micro I.D. Rescue Collar featuring it’s own USB flash drive to store all your pet’s details from medical history to home address and even favourite snacks! [More]
This little gadget will surely be the next hit around the office as it is the “ultimate parody of modern society. This “delightful” USB Hamster Wheel plugs into your USB port and as you “type, the hamster gets running, spinning the hamster wheel around in the process- the faster you type, the faste… [More]
Mega Ports & Adapters
Not all gadgets have to be an innovative breakthrough. Sometimes a simple convenient design might be a must-have that makes your life easier. The 4-Port USB Car Charger is one of these. With most gadgets these days being able to charge via USB connection, the charger conveniently plugs into your ca… [More]
With the multitude of USB gadgets we have these days, and the limited USB ports on some PCs (hello Macbook Air and your lonely port); USB hubs have become an essential part of our tech life. And while most hubs give you a few more ports, the USB Rotary 7 Hub gives you SEVEN! The 90 degree rotatabl… [More]
With most gadgets these days needing a USB connection for charging or transferring data, USB adapter cables are an essential part of our everyday life. Plug It provides an ultra compact and stylish design that can be conveniently attached to your keyrchain. The mini USB version allows it to connect… [More]
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’s the la… [More]