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Star Trek Communicator doubles as USB internet phone 1

by Shawn Farner • Archive • Tags: , , , ,

If you’re a Star Trek fan and you regularly make VOIP calls through Skype (or any other service), you’d be remiss not to have this baby sitting on your desk.

The  Star Trek USB Communicator can be your VOIP phone handset but, even  better – it can be your primary source of entertainment.  The  Communicator comes packed with 21 sound effects, providing endless hours  of fun for those who think Star Trek sound effects are funny.  Please note: Those you are calling might not be amused.

You  can pick up the Communicator from the folks at Brando.  The price?  … Read the rest

USBCELL: Batteries that charge via USB 0

by Shawn Farner • Archive • Tags: , , ,

USBCELLThough many of today’s gadgets come with a rechargable  battery, you don’t have to hunt very long to find one that doesn’t.  Many cameras, video game controllers, remote controls and other devices (like my electronic  dartboard) still require you to use plain Jane AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries.  Sure, you  can buy rechargable batteries in those sizes, but what happens when they die?  Will you carry a charger around with you, too?

Thankfully, someone thought it would be a great idea to create batteries that can be charged via USB, and USBCELL was born.

USBCELL has batteries in many different … Read the rest

WiFi-detecting ball point pen 0

by Shawn Farner • Archive • Tags: , , ,

I’m a sucker for cool USB gadgets and this pen is no exception.  From a distance,  this might seem like the kind of pen someone (me, for instance) might use when writing things down that never involve girls and phone numbers.  Upon closer inspection, however, you’ll notice a tiny button and four LEDs.  This pen doesn’t just write – it can also detect WiFi signals.

At $13.99, it’s a bit more expensive than the box of pens you can buy from Staples for two or three bucks.  The convenience of being able to find a WiFi signal without breaking out … Read the rest

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