While solar can't tackle most realtime energy demands, it's plenty to handle a Bluetooth headset in standby—which we must say, seems like a decent use for the tech. You'll never have to worry "is this thing that makes me look like a douchebag even working???" again.

Additionally, should you choose to purchase two headsets and actually wear them at the same time, you'll be able to appreciate A2DP (stereo Bluetooth) through multiple pairing. You know our feelings on that maneuver, so to state them yet again would be unseemly.

This solar bluetooth headset can be yours for $67 from Brando. [Brando]

One visionary has steamrolled Edison's design with this credit card light bulb. Tiny LEDs take the place of fragile incandescents, popping out to spread their light through a murky matrix of plastic and unidentified floating flecks—all of it shaped like our old pal the light bulb.

It'll run you $9 or $10, depending on your crazy gadget retailer of choice. [brando and gadget4all]

Accepting 2.5 and 3.5-inch SATA drives through a cartridge-like loading system, the $200 player streams 1080P content (H.264, MPEG1/2/4, DIVX, XVID, TS, MKV, RM/RMVB, TP, AVI, M2TS, VOB, DAT, MPG, MPEG and MOV) through HDMI and component outputs. If hard drives and movies aren't enough, it also reads SD, SDHC, MMC and MS cards and supports e-books and music.

So what's up next for Brando's infamous hard drive dock? Let's just say that if there's no laser or disco ball involvement we'll be vastly disappointed. [Brando]

It's got both audio in and out, and could actually be kind of useful in certain situations. I know in my clumsier younger days, I once accidentally kicked an audio cable that was plugged into my computer's audio out port, thoroughly destroying it, and bought a similar doodad because it was cheaper than getting my laptop repaired. At $32, the "Tube Delight" could probably serve that same purpose, albeit with added garishness. [Brando via DVICE]

Brando's $11 Camera Action Mount reflects a special kind of product design—one that doesn't get bogged down too much with practicality, logistics, aesthetics or forethought. Instead, Brando sees a need—perhaps not a widespread one, but a need nonetheless—and just fills it. For as long as there have been cheap portable cameras and camcorders, shows like America's Funniest Home Videos, and Break.com, people have been lashing their hardware to all manner of makeshift mounts using only their own ingenuity.

In that sense this strappy mess, which essentially hangs a few Velcro tethers from your camera's 1/4-inch tripod mount, is a public service, both to those of us with the inexplicable urge to hurt ourselves on camera, and for those of us who just love to watch. Thanks? [Brando]

To top it off, the slightly stereotypical product has Obama dressed up like Colonel Sanders, and also features a coin bank for change. Sigh. Get it? One has to wonder whether or not they merely thought it was funny, or if they really just hate Black America. And for the record, a Popeye's bucket (despite them frying up superior chicken) WOULD NOT have made it any better. Regardless, though...WTF!

Final verdict? THAT'S RAAAAAAAACIST! [Brando]

Brando say the USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub (catchy name I think you will agree) can be used either as a traditional USB hub, or as an eco-friendly charger - using the sun's rays to keep your gadgets going.

The lightweight 54 gram device comes with six mobile phone connectors and houses a built-in battery meaning you don't have to have all your tech attached while it's soaking up the sun. It can also be charged by an AC power supply should the clouds be out or you just want to stick it to the environment. [Brando]

In other words, any 2.5 or 3.5-inch hard drive can push HD video (MPEG, AVI, MP4, VOB, and DiVX) through the adapter. It also handles content from HD cards and USB drives and comes with a remote control for added convenience. All-in-all, not a bad set of features for $69. [Brando]

The device attempts to solve a problem that doesn't exist—cooling netbooks that generally run pretty cool—while simultaneously destroying a netbook's main purpose on this earth, portability. Because the USB Mini Netbook Cooling Pad + 3-Port Hub + 2.5" HDD Dock is almost as big as the netbook itself. Almost. In this case, the USB Mini Netbook Cooling Pad + 3-Port Hub + 2.5" HDD Dock is just small enough to make the resting state of your computer into a dangerous challenge of physics.

And then it's painted pink to top it all off, a color that matches everything.

Not that anybody cares about the specs on this kind of thing, but the "Moo-Cow MP3 Player" packs 4GB of storage, an LED indicator light (since there's no screen), and buttons on the cow's ears. It's available at the admittedly very reasonable price of $30 in three colors. It's possible that this gadget has something to do with it being the Year of the Ox in China, but we'd prefer to believe it's just the product of careful trendwatching and some misguided inspiration. [Brando]

Now that every press release anyone gets handed comes on a USB flash drive, I've found it hard to actually purchase one. But an unobtrusive 8GB on my keychain for $33 ($22 for the 4GB) is appealing. At least it looks like I can use it with my MacBook and still have room for something in the other USB slot. [Brando]

Update: Speed is up to 15Mb/s read, up to 6Mb/s write

Three levels of the card reader rotate 270-degrees each, with slots to fit SD/SDHC, T-Flash (Micro SD/Micro SDHC), MMC, M2, MS, MS DUO, MS PRO, MS PRO DUO and XD cards. Just don't be surprised when every jackass in your office is constantly grabbing pulling the hub's USB cable from your computer, only to find that, no, this piece of crap isn't a real Rubik's at all! $12 [Brando]

A two-port USB hub is also included (duh!), and it appears that the speakers can play MP3s directly from your USB devices or hard disks. Me? I'm holding out for the one that also integrates a bottle opener and personal massager. This one's $59. [Brando]

SATA HDD Dock Station Combo Stereo Speaker + Hub -

SATA HDD Dock Station Combo Stereo Speaker + Hub is a new concept of
HDD docking with music player. It allows you to enjoy the high-speed
data transfer as well as the wonderful music.

It compatible with both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA Hard Disks flexible and
solid easily plug and play your hard disk or standalone playing MP3
freely.

There is a 2 port USB2.0 HUB on the front plate, which helps to access
more USB devices simultaneously. With the built-in USB audio function
and adjustable volume control, the timbre rich stereo speakers of this
docking station brings high quality voice as well sound music to
upgrade the audio system of your desktop computer or notebooks.

Features:
- Standable, convenient, trendy and patented design
- Supports both S-ATA 2.5" HDD and 3.5" HDD
- PC connection: USB 2.0
- Built in volume control and mute button - Convenient to use
- Built in 2-Port USB Hub
- Built in Stereo Speaker - speaker output power is 3W
- Built in USB Audio Sound Card
- Line-in function - Let the HDD dock be a standalone speaker system
- Microphone in and Speaker output function - Let you connect it with
a headset and therefore access easily to the VOIP applications, such
as MSN, Skype, Google Talk
- Support Window 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9.X or higher
- Dimension: 134 x 117 x 56mm (approx.)
- Weight: 285g

Package Contents:
- SATA HDD Dock Station Combo Stereo Speaker + Hub
- USB Cable
- Universal Power Adapter (100 ~ 240V)
- Audio-in Cable
- User's Manual
**Hard Disk Drive is not included

Thank you
Brando

The PSP Multi-shape Cobra Stand Bundle Kit, offered by Brando, is a two-part kit to hold your PSP-2000 or 3000. In one configuration, you get a tube and a suction cup. Boring! But the other configuration, you get a freaking 3-foot, waist and arm loving cobra.

With the cobra, you can wrap your PSP around almost any appendage, turning it from Pip Boy to sensual belt buckle in a matter of seconds. But proceed with caution. You never know when even the most loyal cobra will strike. And this thing's immune to your lute, or whatever. $23. [Brando]

Styled more like a 1950's car accessory than a USB device, the Rota-Rota only looks like it's made of metal. And before you just laugh this off, consider this: you probably have a USB hub or a card reader, but do you know exactly how hot it is in your office? In Celsius and Fahrenheit? That dream is just $15 away, people. [Brando]

With internal voltage regulation (100-240V) and a number of travel plug adapters, the $22 "AC to 5-USB Power Adapter" should keep your USB devices fully charged through the US, Europe and Asia. It also looks a lot like a MacBook charger, which you may or may not love. [Brando]