Gizmodo: usb slippers

USB Heated Slippers Go Cordless

Sean Fallon — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:20:00 EST

USB heated slippers are less stupid than ever now that Thanko has gone cordless. That's right, users no longer have to deal with a cord stretching between their feet and the computer.

Instead, the slippers are plugged into a USB port to charge the built-in lithium battery (an LED indicator alerts you to the amount of remaining battery power). When the cord is removed, a switch on the slipper allows the user to adjust between low and high heat. There is even a temperature dial to make fine adjustments. All-in-all, a full charge should net you around 2 hours of toasty feet. Available for $42. [Thanko via Coolest Gadgets]

USB Heating Slippers Reviewed (Verdict: Toasty)

Jason Chen — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:30:31 EDT

Everything USB got their feet into the USB heating slippers and found that it's actually quite toasty. After inserting their feet and hooking up the 4-foot USB cable to a USB port, they found that the heating elements got up to 101 degrees F. Yea, that's only slightly warmer than your body, but it should be toasty enough to keep your feet warm in chilly winters. [EverythingUSB]

Heated USB Slippers Go 'Dual Core'

Charlie White — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:18:18 EST

Technology marches on, and now even heated USB slippers have gone "dual core." Thanko now gives you an individual control for each foot with its latest USB Warmer Slippers ($33) with a two-step temperature control switch for each slipper, letting you crank up the heat on one foot while leaving your other foot lukewarm.

USB heated slippers have come a long way since their inception way back in 2005, and now there are advanced models that cover your ankles, and even have a very special bear attachment. Even so, never were they as technologically advanced as this. But jeez, who wants to be tethered to a PC like this? It must feel like a ball and chain. – Charlie White

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