In desk USB 4-port hub fits in grommet hole on your desk

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In-desk USB hub plugged with USB devices
Most work desks come with one or more grommet holes for cable management. The In-desk 4-port USB hub simply fits in any one of the grommet holes. So, it will not take up any additional space on your work desk. And some more the USB connection to the computer can just run through the grommet hole, should present a neater way of connecting USB devices on your work desk.

in-desk USB hub connect up to 4 USB devices
The in-desk 4-port USB hub fits inside a 2-inch round hole, offers 4 USB 2.0 ports, it measures 65mm diameter by 31mm.

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Cannon USB 3-port hub

USB hubs come in various shapes these days. We’re consistently searching for more unique ones to add into our collection. Here comes a fun and pretty unique USB hub, shaped like a cannon and features 3 USB ports.

The three USB ports can be found on the two wheels and mouth of the cannon. It’s also equipped with two LEDs as the power indicator. How I wish that it could fire some cannon balls to protect my cubicle!

Sundial cannon alarm clock “shoots” you up!

What is shown here is called the sundial cannon or noon cannon. The little bass cannon is mounted on a 9-inch marble base and has a magnifying glass that is positioned above it. When noon arrives, the lens can focus sunlight to light the cannon’s fuse to get it to fire.

Imagine if the cannon was loaded, it could be used to “shoot” the one who’s dozed off on his work desk before lunch break. What a great alarm clock that would dangerously but most effectively wake you up!

This is what’s called a sundial cannon, or a noon cannon. Assuming the weather cooperates, at noon exactly the lens on the sundial focuses sunlight onto a pan filled with gunpowder, setting off the cannon to mark the time. Generally, the cannons weren’t loaded with shot, but with all of the novelty alarm clocks out there, it seems like one that automatically shoots you could be really, really effective, in a potentially dangerous sort of way. And hey, it’s even solar powered.

AquaOne technologies H2Orb detects water leak

The H2Orb is a smart device that could save you lots of screaming phone calls of water leak from your downstairs neighbors. The little device is the product of AquaOne Technologies, which is to be installed in your toilet or other home water system to detect any water leak or overflow.

The H2Orb is like a water valve that attaches directly to the water valve behind the toilet and has a single float sensor hangs inside the toilet tank. When a leak is detected, it shuts off the water and alerts the user of the leak with an audible alarm and also displays an icon on its LCD display. The entire system runs on a single 3V lithium coin cell battery.

Water leak could cause certain internal damages of appliances or other wooden house decors. The device is useful to let you know if there is a leak as soon as possible. And also it can save your water bills and you from the screaming phone calls.
AquaOne Technologies’ H2Orb will let you know when you’ve got a leak or an overflow in your toilet. It attaches directly to the water valve behind the toilet, with a single float sensor that hangs inside the toilet tank. When it detects a leak, it shuts off the water and alerts you of the leak with an alarm as well as an icon on its LCD screen. The entire system runs on a single 3V lithium coin cell battery.

This device is great for those who live in places with limited resources, not to mention saving water. The sooner you know about a leak, the better.

Flip MinoHD video gets WiFi connectivity

Nowadays there are number of gadgets (e.g iPhone 3GS has increased 400% of YouTube uploads since its launch) out there that allow you to shoot videos or pictures and directly upload them to online content sharing sites such as YouTube or Flickr. Of course these devices must have built-in wireless connectivity in order to let the users to do shoot and upload on the run.

Cisco has responded by promising the next generation of its Flip video, the Flip MinoHD to come with built-in WiFi connectivity which allows the users to take videos and then directly upload videos to YouTube. Of course with built-in WiFi only allows users manage to get hooked onto WiFi network to upload videos. But this is a lot easier than doing it on the previous models.

Perhaps Cisco should think of equipping the future models with 3G or WiMax to provide more options of connectivity. Besides WiFi support, other feature that the Flip MinoHD will get is a larger screen that will slide open to reveal menu buttons.

Super tiny spy cam doubles up as a webcam

Here comes a little useful pint-sized spy cam which you can use to monitor what’s actually going on at one corner of your home. Or if you’re a journalist, it allows you to capture videos on the run without getting noticed easily. The tiny spy gadget can go completely wireless, by having it powered by two rechargeable batteries.

The tiny spy cam can record 30fps video at 640×480 resolution on to an included 2GB microSD card and it can be expanded up to 16GB. The little device also comes included with a USB cable which allows you to connect to the computer for transferring the recorded footage or use it as a webcam to chat with your online pals. Besides capturing videos, the little device can also be used as an audio recorder only.

Other goodies include a handful of accessories such as a mesh carry case, velcro strap, mounting kit, and water resistant rubber case, allowing it to be used in various environments. Less than half the size of the Flip Video, features one touch recording, works well in low-light condition and highly pocketable.
Here comes a little useful pint-sized spy cam which you can use to monitor what’s actually going on at one corner of your home. Or if you’re a journalist, it allows you to capture videos on the run without getting noticed easily. The tiny spy gadget can go completely wireless, by having it powered by two rechargeable batteries.

The tiny spy cam can record 30fps video at 640×480 resolution on to an included 2GB microSD card and it can be expanded up to 16GB. The little device also comes included with a USB cable which allows you to connect to the computer for transferring the recorded footage or use it as a webcam to chat with your online pals. Besides capturing videos, the little device can also be used as an audio recorder only.

Other goodies include a handful of accessories such as a mesh carry case, velcro strap, mounting kit, and water resistant rubber case, allowing it to be used in various environments. Less than half the size of the Flip Video, features one touch recording, works well in low-light condition and highly pocketable.

Imation-Pro-WX-Wireless-USB-Hard-Drive

USB connectivity allows you to hook up to many USB gadgets to your computer, but this also messes up your desk with lots of USB cables going around. In order to be free from tangling wires that you hate most, the only way is to go wireless.

Here comes the world’s first wireless USB external hard drive that has been launched by Imation. Called the Imation Pro WX, the hard drive can be remotely and wirelessly connected to your computer. The Imation Pro WX features a little antenna, which works as the transmitter that transmits the data wirelessly at 15MB/s to your computer, while the computer has a receiver connected to the USB port.

Besides the wireless USB connectivity, the storage capacity of this external hard drive is also worth mentioning. It offers a 1.5TB of storage which is sufficient for storing up to 300,000 photos and up to 750 hours of video. The little down side is the 15MB/s is far slower than a NAS transferring over WiFi. Consider a wireless N connectivity which could go up to top speed of 18+MB/s or more theoretically.

The Imation Pro WX wireless USB HDD costs $500. If the price matters but you insist to go wireless, you could also convert one of your existing external USB HDDs into wireless by connecting to it to the Winstar M4, which allows you to access the content via WiFi.

iPhone 3GS Python Mardi Gras line uncovered

Phone manufacturers have been taking personalization to giddying heights with not only their integrated features but flashy exteriors too. The iPhone 3GS handset for the Ibiza Luxury People World Tour 2010 has been unveiled as an exclusive Python Mardi Gras edition.

Designers Stuart Hughes of Liverpool and David De Nizza of Milan have pooled in their creative expertise to design this exclusive handset. The device’s original back cover is hand-furnished with genuine python skin. The snakeskin has been sourced from pythons that are native to Indonesia.

The luxurious bezel is constructed out of 24 carat gold. This exterior is embedded with around 300 Swarovski crystals set individually. The iPhone 3GS’ main navigation button is made out of 24 carat gold too and adorned by 12 clear Swarovski crystals.

This designer iPhone 3GS Python Mardi Gras version emits unmistakable elitist tones and has been revealed as the official handset for the Ibiza Luxury People World Tour 2010.

USB Hurricane lamp illuminates with color changing flame

Here comes a USB hurricane lamp which specially suits geeks who love retro gadgets. The USB port of your computer provides the power for this hurricane lamp, keeps its flame changing in different color patterns and ensures it never gets blown out.

Adventurous geeks may wanna bring one of these USB hurricane lamps with you for your next jungle exploration trip. But be sure to bring along your laptop or netbook in order to light the lamp up. The lamp uses LED bulbs which shouldn’t take up too much power. Unfortunately, it can’t be powered by batteries, thus loses the portability.