R2-Q5 USB Hub for Those Who Think R2-D2 Is Too Mainstream

I've seen the original Star Wars movies. They're fun: Lots of stuff blows up and Harrison Ford is a total badass, but that's about as much as I care. So I'm definitely not the target market for this obscure gadget. More »

Smiling USB Hub Tries to Brighten Up Your Day

With a data transfer rate of 480mbps and LED light indicators, this four-port hub may seem like any other USB Hub, except it is annoyingly perky. More »

USB Hub, Speaker, Clock Gizmo Looks Like Bad Sci-Fi Prop

Check out this all-in-one USB gadget: it wraps up a 4-way USB hub, speakers and digital alarm clock in one box. In one big, ugly, LED-laden, stolen from a bad B-grade sci-fi TV show set box. It's even battery powered for when your PC's off. It's so very, very bad, it goes roaring out the other side of badness and comes sneaking back in as something wonderful. I love it... and it's just $18. [Ubergizmo]

Griffin's Simplifi iPhone Dock/Card Reader Isn't a Crappy USB All-In-One Device

For those of you who were skeptical of the Griffin AirCurve wire-free iPhone amplifier/dock thingy comes this USB dock that is a genuine neato solution. Dubbed "Simplifi," for once it's a product name that tallies with the product's purpose: it's a combined iPod/iPhone dock that has a CF card slot, a Memory Stick/SD/xD card slot and two powered USB ports. See how useful and clutter-reducing that'd be perched on your desk? It's out now for $69. [Griffin via Wired]

Kensington's Wireless USB Docking Station Is the World's First, Supports Five Devices and DVI Monitor

Kensington's just released the world's first Wireless USB universal docking station, conveniently named the Wireless USB Docking Station. The thing suppports five USB devices as well as a DVI monitor, which can then be "attached" wirelessly to your notebook whenever it comes into range. Speaker ports round out the solution, and the whole thing is compatible with any Wireless USB notebook brands. You'll be able to pay $230 for one at the end of the month at Dell and Kensington. Is the convenience of not having to plug in five USB devices (or one, if you have a USB hub), a monitor and a speaker every time you sit down worth $230? We say yes. [Kensington]

USB Hub/Paperclip holder/Fish Tank, May be Worst USB Gizmo Ever

A four-way, USB 2.0 hub. A magnetic paperclip holder. A fake fish tank. A seven-color LED illuminator. Mix them all together, and what have you got? Yes: possibly the worst USB gizmo ever. I mean, what's next? A USB hub with built-in electric dog-polisher? I don't know though: if you're a collector of USB naffness then maybe you'd prize this thing... available now for $20. [Gadget4All]

Brando 3-Way USB Hub Doesn't Need Power Brick

See those two USB plugs on this hub gizmo from Brando? They're what makes this thing a little bit neat, even if its looks aren't anything special. Most USB hubs need to draw energy from a power brick if you're going to load them up with much more than a memory stick and charge up a gadget. But this one plugs into two USB ports on your PC for more juice, so you can connect up to three different devices and charge or sync your phone or camera at the same time via the mini-USB connector. It's available now for $12. [Brando]

All Spark USB Hub Gives You Unwanted Responsibility

Captain Witwicky had an excuse; he didn't know the Decepticons were after the All Spark. In fact, he didn't even know what the Decepticons were. If you opt to purchase this All Spark USB hub, with four ports and retailing at £13.99 ($28), what exactly would be your excuse? Still, if you do decide the All Spark USB hub is for you, prepare to die at the hands of your maniac MacBook, once the All Spark gives it life. Scary. [Everything USB]

USB Hub Photo Frame Misses Crucial Digital Parts

There are ways and means to add some interest to a USB hub, but Evergreen's new Picture Frame Hub misses all of them. Sure, everyone could do with four extra USB ports from time to time, and having a picture of your loved one on your desk is always good. But combined? And with a light behind the photo? Nope, it just doesn't work. All it makes you want is a real digital photo frame. But, if it still floats your boat, it's available soon for $24.91. [Geekstuff4u via Akihabaranews]

Brando USB Hub has Multicolor Moodlight For Desktop Cheeriness

I nearly labelled this four-port USB hub with digital alarm and seven-colour moodlight "just another boring Brando USB gadget." But on second thought, I decided I actually like it: if you're going to have a USB hub on your desk, why not combine it with some multicolored LED goodness? Brighten up your dreary cubicle with some rainbow ambience, that's what I say! Okay, the clock part is dumb, since who has a PC that doesn't already display the time? But we can overlook that design error, can't we Brando-fans? This 3 x 3 x 1 inch wonder is available for $16. [Geekalerts]

USB Runner Hub Reminds You Of Your Lateness

Do you need a constant reminder that you're always late? Perhaps in a four-port USB hub form? Then this USB Running Man Hub is the perfect gift for your birthday, with its four distinct USB 2.0 ports in the guy's base, arm, leg and briefcase. No? You wanted a nose hair trimmer instead? Guess that's too bad then, isn't it Adam Frucci. [Brando] More »

BlackBerry Bluetooth Stereo Hub Available Now

Remember that BlackBerry Bluetooth music hub we saw on the FCC? It's made a silent (but deadly) entrance into the marketplace over at Tessco, where it's now available for $79. It still works the same—plug in your speakers to the output jack, then stream music wirelessly from your BB. If you had this on Monday, you wouldn't have been so bored during the outage. [Tessco]

Stupid Race for Ultimate Card Reader Continues with 65-in-1 Model

Remember that 62-formats-in-1 card reader for your desktop PC from last week? Old Hat. Check it out: an extra three formats, including SDHC, are apparently readable by this little number, though we're still at a loss as to what they all are. The next edition will also read your mind and your future in tea leaves. Oh look, there's a MacBook Air on that Earl Grey! [Akihabara news]

62-in-1 Card Reader / Hub: The Only Thing it Can't Do is Pleasure You (Or Can It?)

This 62-in-1 USB hub can read just about any memory card you can throw at it, and maybe some that don't even exist. Seriously, I had no idea that there were even this many formats out there. It also features an internal 3.5" connect bay, USB, Firewire and SATA slots, and audio in / out. And the best part is that it only costs $39.99 —which seems a little too good to be true. [Product Page via TRFJ]

USB Hub Man from Kikkerland

Kikkerland has designed this cute USB hub called Hub Man, who has USB sockets for arms and legs, and an LED for a heart. Most of his limbs run at USB 1.0, with only one bionic limb running at the faster USB 2.0. It costs $19, which is more than some other, faster hubs, but can they feature in an impromptu desktop puppet theatre? Yeah, we thought so. [Technabob]

USB Engine Hub

Aside from Thanko, the craziest Japanese manufacturers we know of would probably be Solid Alliance. You know, the people who brought you the USB Food Hub? They've got a new hub out now called the USB Engine Hub. More »

The USB Squid Hub

No, it's not a USB Squid stick. Unlike that monstrosity, this USB Squid is useful for more than a three second chuckle. It's designed like the power squid, which means it takes one USB port and turns it into four for your convenience. More »

4-Port USB ExpressCard Hub is Obvious, Convenient

With all the USB stuff we post on here, you're bound to be running out of ports on your laptops, desktops, and everything else that has slot for USB. That's why this ExpressCard USB hub is so convenient. More »

Brando Goes Balls over Hubs, Card Readers

It's ball day over at Brando, which is why they've just released a USB Ball Hub and a USB Ball Card Reader. More »

Swivel USB Hub, Card Reader

Nothing tickles me pink more than a small, cute and efficient device. Save space, and USB ports on your desk with this miniature USB hub and card reader. Each USB port can swivel outwards up to 90 degrees. The entire shebang is even small enough to throw in a laptop or accessory bag. $18. –Travis Hudson More »

Fresh Pics of Belkin 802.11n Network USB Hub

Unfortunately for a few commenters, Belkin hasn't introduced new finishes. Like the Model T, the $130 hub still just comes in any color you want, as long as it's black. But after every blog posted the same low-light diagonal shot last week, we thought you might like some new views. You can refer back to our story for initial specs, or jump for a shot of the rear. (I don't think that came out right.) More »

USB Food Hub is the Best Thing We've Seen All Week

Weirdo Japanese company Solid Alliance is no stranger to weird USB gadgets, but this USB FoodHub is the best thing they've ever done. By far. More »

Belkin Extends USB via 802.11n Wi-Fi

If you ever wanted to get five USB devices onto your 802.11n network, the Belkin Network USB Hub is the way to do it. It's not quite the same as the Belkin CableFree wireless USB hub that uses ultra-wideband, since this uses 802.11n and hooks into your WLAN network so any PC within range can access the devices. More »

7-Port USB Hub Gives You 3 More Ports Than Usual

Why settle for the four-port USB hubs littering up the component section of your local Fry's when you can grab a 7-port hub for the same price. Brando has a $26 7-port powered USB hub available now, which means if you buy two, you're never going to run out of ports for all the crazy USB gadgets we feature here. Of course, it's no 16-port hub, but this doesn't look like something from the early '80s. – Jason Chen More »

i-Mate X-Stream Digital Media Hub Actually a TV

Not just content to make phones with horribly lousy names, i-Mate is branching into LCD TVs with Media Center PCs built right in to the set. Named the X-Stream Digital Media Hub, this TV has a 500GB hard drive, 720p/1080i support, and a wireless router. Wait, wireless router? We're sure they meant wireless connectivity, not an actual router. More »

Elecom USB Hub Offers Unparalleled Hubbage

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Doctor Who Tardis USB Hub

Unfortunately we're neither British nor Doctor Who fans, so this USB Tardis Hub doesn't really excite us as much as, say, a USB Battlestar Galactica hub or a USB Jack Bauer hub. But we're sure some of our readers love the good Doctor and would love to plug in their gadgets to his four-port Tardis. – Jason Chen More »

Overkill Alert: Century's 16-Port USB Hub

Raise your hand if you could use a 16-port USB hub. Now then, for the six of you who raised your hand, check out this hub from Century. (Yes, I'm fully aware that hubs with more ports exist, but Century's doesn't resemble a third grader's science fair project.) In addition to being a port fiend, Century's hub can also simultaneously connect to two PCs using a selector. Granted, a 16-port USB hub might not generate the same kind of excitement as a giant walking robot elephant or anything, but I'll be damned if I'm not constantly swearing at my iMac for not having enough USB ports. – Nicholas Deleon More »

Major PS3 Firmware Update Coming March '07

Despite all Sony's talk about how the PlayStation 3 is supposed to be a media hub, there's been very little to show for it. We have standard trailers and movie playback, but even the Xbox 360 can do that. But come March '07, to coincide with the Europe launch, the PS3 is going to get a major firmware update. More »

Rubik's Cube USB Hub

Almost exactly like the Brando USB Twister Hub, this Rubik's Cube USB hub features four ports and USB2.0 compatibility. The only difference is instead of having four club cubes, there's a Crayola box's worth of clashing colors to put on your desk. This one's also cheaper—$20 vs. $26—but still more expensive than the el crappo USB hubs you can find at Fry's. – Jason Chen More »

Planex PL-35UXA 3-in-1 HDD Enclosure

This hard drive enclosure from Planex may be the ultimate do-it-all peripheral for your desk. It will replace the plethora of wires and hubs humping your already cramped work space. The PL-35UXA is initially a 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure that accepts drives up to 750GB in size, but the fun doesn't end there. This beauty also includes a two-port USB hub and a card reader. It can transfer via USB 2.0 or Firewire. Best of all, the candy-apple red finish will match your gaudy tie that you insist wearing day-in and day-out. – Travis Hudson More »

Buffalo BHB4-U207 USB Tentacle Hub

From the land that gave you tentacle porn comes the tentacle-like USB hub from Buffalo. Even better than the USB Rota-Rota Hub, this USB hub from Japan spaces each connector far enough apart so there's practically zero chance of devices colliding with each other. More »