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First Cat-to-Human Paw Transplant Deemed a Complete Success

TOKYO (AP) - After several decades of gruesome failures, Japanese researchers have successfully transplanted a kitten's paws to a human body. The test subject, a 29 year old model for Thanko, a gadget seller, has a new lease on life. More »

12/30/09

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By Mark Wilson

#radio

Thanko's Raremono Is the USB Shortwave Radio You've Been... Waiting For?

The Raremono's a shortwave radio that connects to your computer via USB, which is a dream come true for a niche audience. But wait! There are also some goodies for the non-shortwave enthusiasts among us. More »

12/15/09

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By Brian Barrett

#japan

Guess Which Country Makes These USB Breast Warmers?

Spolier: it's Japan! What other country would produce USB warming pads designed for lovepillows? No other country, that's what. Finally, ladies can work at their desks wearing only their bras in wintertime without worry of cold breasts! [Thanko via TokyoMango]

11/04/09

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By Adam Frucci

#mp3

Micro Sports MP3 Player Helps Up the Douche Quotient

You want to pull off John Mayer's DoubleDouche, but you only have one Bluetooth headset. Don't fret, because this MP3 player from Thanko fits right in your ear. More »

09/17/09

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By Mark Wilson

#usb

Urinating USB Wee Man Is Number One

Wee Man is number one alright. Not only does he urinate when plugged into your computer, he just might be the most useless product Thanko has ever devised—and that's saying something. More »

09/02/09

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By Sean Fallon

#accessories

Attract Cute Japanese Girls With Thanko's Fuzzy Cat Ear Headphones

These fuzzy-wuzzy, kitten-tastic headphones might not get you much action in general, but they're sure to attract plenty of underage Japanese girls while giving you an excuse to take your furry fetish public. [Thanko via BoingBoing] More »

08/07/09

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By Rosa Golijan

#audio

Waterproof Conductive Earbuds Vibrate Your Skull

Thanko's new EMP-708LITE Vonia earbuds work by actually vibrating the bones of your skull, which is then picked up by your brain and processed as recognizable music. They are, quite literally, skull-rattling 'buds. More »

08/05/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

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Thanko's USB Mouth Microscope Camera Shows You The Horrible Truth

Haven't gone to the dentist in awhile? Worried what might be going on in there? Some mysteries are better left unsolved—but if you must know, Thanko's USB microscope camera can shed some light (and some video) on the subject. More »

07/31/09

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By Sean Fallon

#camcorders

Even Thanko Makes Sorta Decent Cheapo HD Camcorders Now

How easy is it to make an HD camcorder? Even Thanko, proprietor of all gadgets weird and crappy, has pooped one out. Akihabara News has some not terribly telling sample video, but says for the price ($175), it's "decent." [AkihabaraNews]

07/06/09

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By matt buchanan

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Thanko Goggle-Mounted Waterproof Camera Is Going To Be a Problem At The Pool

Despite unimpressive 25fps QVGA resolution, I have to agree with Akihabara's assessment on this Thanko waterproof camera—it will be a hit with the perverts. More »

05/19/09

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By Sean Fallon

#japan

Spider Mouse Is Perfect for Arachnophobes

04/23/09

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#usb

USB Cigarettes

We've seen electronic cigarettes before, but not one that charges via USB. More »

03/27/09

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By Odelia Lee

#sd

Pen Reads Four SD Cards While Looking a Bit Like a Rocket

03/04/09

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#projectors

Tiny 3-Inch Cube Projects Giant 112-Inch Picture

This Miseal mini projection cube measures less than 3-inches per side, but it still manages to create a 112-inch image within a 16-foot throwing distance. More »

02/10/09

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By Mark Wilson

#japan

This is without a doubt Thanko's finest USB warming gadget to date.

01/13/09

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#watches

Tell Time, Snap Photos with Thanko MP4 Video Watch

12/14/08

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#usb

Thanko's USB-Powered Lunchbox Keeps Your Food Piping Hot

11/24/08

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#gizmodogallery

At Gizmodo Gallery: Weird Japanese USB Gadgets!

The Gizmodo Gallery lineup isn't just mega gadgets like the Red One Camera and prototypes like the Ancient Apple phone concepts from Frog Design. On a recent trip to Tokyo I raided Thanko HQ for the latest and weirdest USB gadgets I could find, including this USB Tie with a fan in it and a USB heated gloves. I mean, I don't know how anyone gets through winter in NY without USB heated mittens.

11/21/08

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By Brian Lam

#thanko

Thanko Wrist Strap Keeps Heat Flowing to Your Fingers

11/19/08

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#heatedmousepad

Thanko's Latest Heated USB Mousepad Looks More Sane

Thanko's previous heated USB mousepad was a stick-your-hand-in-a-whale affair, which was fine until the inside of it started smelling like an actual whale from your palm sweat. Their latest, thankfully eschews the cover method for a bottom-up approach to warming. I can't read Japanese, but the surface thermometer claims the pad gets up to 41.2 (avg. between 40 and 45) degrees Celsius, which is 106.1 Fahrenheit. Not too bad, actually. And if that's not enough, you can combine it with a heated mouse to double your efforts. [Thanko]

11/13/08

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By Jason Chen

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