20 Goofy USB Gadgets & Gizmos
Dress up your desktop and entertain (or annoy) your co-workers with these wacky USB-powered gadgets, from cubicle stink-busters to toasters that print the morning news on your breakfast.
Superhero-Themed Decoration Kits
Distributor: USB.Brando.com
Price: $15 each plus shipping
What It Is: Spiderman- and Incredible-Hulk-themed party lights powered by USB. Superhero decoration kits also come with matching screen savers. Lights are attached to seven-foot-long cord.
Why You Want It: You sold the comic-book collection and bought a computer...but thanks to the superhero-themed USB decoration kit, you can have the best of both worlds. Lights come with readily-accessible on/off switches and are easily removable in case company—or the boss—stops by unannounced.
Piggy Alarm Clock
Distributor: USBgeek.com
Price: $15 plus shipping
What It Is: A glowing, piggy-bank-inspired alarm clock powered by USB. The clock displays current year, month, day and temperature on a multi-color LED. Eight different alarm-tones are available, along with a one-touch snooze button.
Why You Want It: Come on. Who doesn’t enjoy waking up to glowing, singing piggy banks?
Sports "Fidget" Games
Distributor: USB.Brando.com
Price: $14 each plus shipping
What It Is: A basic "video-game" for Windows computers: you roll a ball set into a USB-powered controller to move and manipulate an on-screen ball and rack up points.
Why You Want It: You’ll never be caught tapping your fingers at your desk again—USB Sports Fidgets will have you mindfully twiddling all your digits whenever there’s a free moment.
Ferris Wheel Phone Stand
Distributor: USB.Brando.com
Price: $27 plus shipping.
What It Is: A festive stand and incoming-call alert system for mobile phones.
Why You Want It: Because those ringtones, vibrations and other notifications built into your cell or smartphone have never quite done the trick for you. With the USB Ferris Wheel Phone Stand you’ll never miss a call again and your phone will have a home with a view.
Aroma Diffuser (Candle Light)
Distributor: USB.Brando.com
Price: $22 plus shipping
What It Is: Aroma oil "burner," or "diffuser," uses USB power to disperse scent throughout your workspace. Aroma diffuser also simulates candle-light for added relaxation.
Why You Want It: Office safety measures bar candles and incense from your cubicle. But we all know every office has a stinky kid. Here’s your chance to clear the air while working by candle-light.