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64gb

World's Cheapest 64GB USB Stick Costs Only $111

For the world's cheapest man, we present the world's (supposedly) cheapest 64GB USB stick. It's assembled just for you out of the Netherlands, the place where quality (?) USB drives are made. You have the choice of brown or black, which makes perfect sense since this thing's made of leather, and nobody wants a purple leather USB drive. We're cheap, not animals. [Van Der Led]

2:40 PM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By Jason Chen
12,282 views, 45 comments

Latest by N/A: I just wish that the MP3 player market would catch up with these Flash memory sizes. A 2GB player device more »

memory

"Nailed" Flash Drive For People Who Secretly Hate Their Computer

There are plenty of odd USB drives out there—especially ones shaped like food. But those drives are meant for happy-go-lucky types that may or may not have an eating disorder. But what about hotheads that have a love/hate relationship with their computer? Plankon's 1GB "Nailed" USB drive fills that void with a design that almost begs short-tempered nerds to smash an unruly laptop with a hammer. Available for the steep price of $45. More »

4:00 PM on Tue Jul 29 2008
By Sean Fallon
7,121 views, 22 comments

Latest by N/A: Is it hammer friendly? more »

hacked

Sawed-Off USB Flash Drives Going on Sale

The sawed-off USB flash drive concept actually hit back in April, but that version was a DIY project. It was a simple hack, but if making an effort does not appeal to you, designer Windell Oskay has teamed up with Fred to produce "Hacked!" a 2GB production version of the flash drive. A price has not been determined, but it should hit the shelves soon. [Fred via Likecool]

4:15 PM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Sean Fallon
66,484 views, 14 comments

Latest by AaronGNP: This is on the same level as the dopes who put bullet hole stickers on their vehicles... Ugh more »

tacks

Ninja Tacks Make You Look Like Secret Shuriken-Throwing Master

This concept from designers Chromoly would be perfect if your boss is the pushy type, and you fancy unsettling them a bit: notice-board tacks shaped like Ninja throwing-stars. Just make sure you scream loudly and jam one in the wall near the door before they walk in, and voila: instant respect. Shame it's just a concept: I've been practicing my shout already. [Designboom]

7:37 AM on Thu May 29 2008
By Kit Eaton
4,853 views, 32 comments

Latest by GadgetPlay: As seen on South Park! more »

gadgets

Zip Zip LEGO USB Drives Get Updated to 4GB

The previously 1GB Zip Zip LEGO USB drives are getting an update to 4GB. Unfortunately, Zip Zip still doesn't make these things out of real LEGO blocks—there's probably some legal reason preventing them from reselling it or something—but they're a good approximation. Things you shouldn't do with this: toss it into a huge bucket of regular LEGO. [Zipzip]

3:30 PM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Jason Chen
4,348 views, 12 comments

Latest by N/A: @TOWken22: I already have Lego at work. I claim it's for "help visualizing AutoCAD models in 3d" or something. more »

security

Personal Pocket Safe USB Drive So Secure It Has Its Own PIN Pad

There are plenty of secure USB drives, but the Personal Pocket Safe has to be the paranoid PC users' best friend. Its inventor CHDT Corp. calls it the first "encrypted, epoxy coated, pin-protected smart drive." It comes with the expected security features, such as military-grade encryption, safekeeping of passwords and other sensitive info and a track-covering feature that makes sure no one can trace its presence once it's removed from a system. To top it all off, though, the drive has its own rubber-key PIN-pad, so that you can key in your own 4-to-10 passcode. No passcode, and the thing goes into full lock down. More »

2:43 PM on Mon Mar 24 2008
By Wilson Rothman
7,560 views, 27 comments

Latest by N/A: @all those who won't see the point of a keypad vs. typing your password via the computer's keyboard: ever heard more »

concepts

USBee Flash Drive has Bendable Neck, Heat Ventilation, Vague Resemblance to a Bee

The USBee flash drive is attention-grabbing, not only because of its bee-themed appearance, but also because of its bendable neck and curvaceous shape. The USBee also features heat ventilation around the circuit board so that you don't fry your precious content. This would be a good thumb drive solution for the Macbook Air and its unfortunate USB situation. [Yanko Design]

9:25 PM on Thu Mar 13 2008
By Adrian Covert
6,462 views, 34 comments

Latest by TheDeadPuppet: For a great christmas set, make a USB drive in the style of the auto-injector people carry around that are more »

gadgets

Asus MS71 Is a Wireless Mouse and a USB Thumb Drive

What do hardware engineers talk about when they're drunk? Merging two distinct gadgets into one gadget, as evidenced by this Asus MS71 mouse/storage device. It's a wireless laser mouse, but at the same time it's a USB thumb drive. The marriage of the two may sound good on paper—if you don't think about it for more than five seconds—but the actual execution gets you either something that's way too cramped to use comfortably as a mouse, or way too big to shove comfortably into a USB port. How about a Webcam/USB thumb drive next? Maybe we need to be more drunk to come up with these things. [Newlaunches]

3:00 PM on Fri Mar 7 2008
By Jason Chen
2,444 views, 10 comments

Latest by jspec1594: this could work good with the EEE pc but these inventors could have put more time into making something more more »

novelty

Wedisk USB Thumb Drive Gives False Hope to The Borrowers

The Wedisk USB 2.0 thumb drive has its USB connector located where the IR receptor is, coming out only when you press the A button. The Wedisk is available in either 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB flavors, but apparently it's only available as a mass-produced item, on request. [SolarMemo — Thanks, Chris]

4:01 AM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Haroon Malik
4,194 views, 10 comments

Latest by JacKal45: @vicsells: I JUST got that reference in the title, when I saw your post... The Borrowers! I get it! more »

gardening

S(tool) Turns Garden Fork into Garden Chair

It's been a long summer day tending the garden and you need to sit down, but there is no chair in sight. If only you were using the S(tool), then you wouldn't have to worry about finding one. Designed by Langton Stead, the S(tool) is a bent wood handle with two garden forks on either side. All you have to do is shove them into your lawn, and BAM!, instant chair. The perfect gift for the laziest green thumb you know, it's available directly from the designer, though no word on price. [Langton Stead via productdose]

5:10 PM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By Benny Goldman
2,636 views, 20 comments

Latest by Amiash is a starred immature: STOLL STOOL STOL? more »

concept

Domino Flash Drive Great For Storage, Gambiling and Toppling Not So Much

Unlike many of the flash drive designs these days, the Domino concept by Marcos Breder adds adds a little extra fun and functionality into the mix. Each domino can be split into two separate drives, with the white dots indicating the remaining storage capacity. The problem is that playing an actual game of dominoes with these drives would be damn near impossible (so gambling is out) —and putting enough of them together to form a proper toppling pattern would require countless drives. Not that it matters all that much given the fact that this product doesn't actually exist. [Yanko Design via Oh Gizmo]

7:40 PM on Thu Jan 17 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,239 views, 15 comments

Latest by zenpoet: Blame my highschool years wherein I loved me some rap music, but it is completely and utterly impossible to hear more »

gadgets

Corsair Brings 32GB Flash Drives, College Students Get Excited

We've been using an 8GB to tote around our critical data (Futurama episodes), but Corsair's 32GB USB flash drives can carry four times as much Fry and Bender on the go. The two drives, Voyager and Survivor, will be retailing for $229 and $249 each—not a bad price for this much storage. The Voyager is enclosed in a proprietary all-rubber body, and the Survivor is in an aluminum water-proof body, which is kind of backwards from what you'd expect. They're not much to look at, but that's the point—you don't want anybody stealing these things.

3:00 PM on Thu Jan 3 2008
By Jason Chen
4,166 views, 16 comments

Latest by deusdiabolus: Suddenly, the idea of owning a Cortex USB device-based DJ controller just got a lot more awesome. Still not more »

sms symptoms

New Zealander Diagnosed With Text Messager's Thumb

A student in New Zealand has been diagnosed with the first recorded occurrence of Text Messeager's Thumb in the country. The 20-year old student is thought to have sent up to 100-text messages/day, which resulted in inflammation of the tendons in her thumb, causing grave discomfort. More »

1:25 PM on Sun Dec 23 2007
By Haroon Malik
3,621 views, 36 comments

Latest by gadgetfanatic: I didn't think this was even possible, but boy was I wrong. more »

flash drives

The Buffalo TurboUSB Smokes All That Dare to Cross Its Path...Or So They Say

The new TurboUSB from Buffalo is being hyped as the fastest flash drive on the market by a whopping 20% margin. That kind of speed would certainly be useful if you are planning on transferring data approaching its 32GB storage capacity. Unfortunately, claims like that don't amount to anything more than big talk and Buffalo exec chest-bumping until someone can prove it. Hopefully more will be revealed when the SHD-U32GS TurboUSB makes its way to store shelves. [Akihabara News via Ubergizmo]

5:40 PM on Wed Dec 12 2007
By Sean Fallon
2,093 views, 5 comments

Latest by Pixlmonkey: @MeNotYou: what kind of micro-vag you got that your tampons fit inside a usb stick? :-O more »

memory

M++CARD Combines a Business Card With USB Storage

The benefits of combining USB storage with a business card are obvious. For one thing, it will get you noticed and make your card less dispensable. Second, it is a convenient and logical means to deliver important information to prospective employers and clients. Unfortunately, no one has truly succeeded in this endeavor (and simply printing your information on a thumb drive doesn't count). At the very least, this concept piece from designer Abhinav Dapke offers something approaching a solution. More »

7:22 PM on Tue Dec 11 2007
By Sean Fallon
5,387 views, 22 comments

Latest by doinka: Not Practical. No one will use it.. more »

concept

Nail Cushion Saves Thumbs From Hammers

Too many times have my Karate Kid "one-strike-per-nail" experiments gone wrong. This simple device holds your nail in the middle of a piece of plastic with a cross slice that holds a nail but lets the head pass through when you're finished pounding. Brilliant, but the people too busy to hammer carefully don't have time to fumble with gear, either. Plus, we'll make fun of them. [Yanko]

10:26 AM on Thu Nov 22 2007
By Brian Lam
2,376 views, 14 comments

Latest by N/A: @Candyman: Woah, that's the most simple but brilliant solution I have heard all day. more »

flash drives

TwinMOS USB Drive Keeps You Amused With Mirrors and Flashing Lights

If you are the type that is captivated by small shiny objects, flashing lights and your own reflection, you will love this TwinMOS USB Drive with its mirrored surface and 6 colorful LED indicators. It also features a 4GB capacity, and a sliding USB connector. No pricing or availability information has been announced. [Aving via Gearfuse]

7:15 PM on Fri Nov 16 2007
By Sean Fallon
2,210 views, 8 comments

Latest by strider_mt2k: You had me at shiny. more »

usb

USB Drive For Winos With Cash

This USB drive is more than its wine-shaped exterior would suggest. It's a tool for the hardcore wine enthusiast. Features include; 1GB of memory, wine related ringtones (eh?), desktop wallpaper, a screensaver, a wine tasting demo by Michel Rolland (who?), and privileged access to the BeWineConnected Club. The most interesting feature however, is the inclusion of the wine cellar management software "Open Cellar" that allows wine lovers to manage their collection from any computer. If you think that all of this may be a little excessive, I agree. Then again, I don't have the cash to buy and stock a cellar, and Miller Light gets me drunk just fine. Available for around $50 [BeWine via Apartment Therapy]

7:40 PM on Thu Oct 11 2007
By Sean Fallon
2,378 views, 4 comments

Latest by Spaceboy: miller lite can get someone drunk? what are you, like, 5? more »

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