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Protect your USB Devices from Accidental Damage with Quirky Contort

How many USB flash drives have you accidentally bumped into and got damaged? One? Two? Three? Or more? If more, well, it’s high time you do something about it or else you’ll be losing valuable files every now and then. Yes, although keeping your USB thumb drive and other devices away from you as possible can do the trick, at times this is not the perfect solution. So, what to do instead? Get yourself this Quirky Contort!

So, what’s the first thing that entered your mind when you see the image of this product? Is it an extension wire? True, it looks similar to it, only that instead of the usual socket, it features USB ports instead. Designed mainly to protect all your USB devices from accidental damage, this Contort includes a four-port USB hub and a cord manager with a flexible neck. So basically, this gives you more flexibility as to where you’ll put your USB devices while they are connected to your computer or laptop, and provides your USB thumb drives with extra protection, so they won’t get damaged early, which in turn can lead to data loss.

Here’s the summary of features of this product:

- Sturdy plastic hub with four easily accessible USB ports.

- Flexible TPE rubber neck, with 360-degree mobility.

- Built-in cord management, with four anchors to corral your cables.

- Easily transportable – just wrap up your USB cables and go!

- Dimensions: W34mm x L142mm x H24mm (height expands to 36mm to manage more cable)

If you want to see more options, you can also check out the Quirky Powercurl here.

Say Goodbye to Damaged USB Plug Head with the Double U USB Port

Whether we use PC or laptop, chances are, at times, we shove in the USB plug from the wrong side, thus we have to shove it again until it finally fits. Actually, there’s nothing much to worry about if this only happens once, twice, or just a few times. But if this happens frequently, there’s a possibility that the USB plug head will get damaged early. You sure don’t want this to happen, do you? So, say goodbye to damaged USB plug head by keeping yourself equipped with a Double U USB Port.

At first look, you might think that there’s no significant difference between the double USB and the traditional one. But if you will look closely, you will notice that in the double USB, as its name implies, there’s a USB symbol on each side, which basically means that both sides can be plugged in to transmit data. So, there’s no need for you to identify the USB first before plugging just so you plug in the right side. And since it consists of two contact layers that expand and contract freely, this assures you that there’s always a layer that will touch the contacts of the fixed interface, no matter which side is up.

So, want to have this gadget accessory? Convenience will sure be right at your fingertips if you opt to switch to this product. But if you want to check out other options first, feel free to browse USB port products at Amazon.

Thrustmaster T-Freestyle NW – The Extreme Wii Controller for Extreme Board Sports

Do you want to ride your skateboard or snowboard all year round? Did you ever dream of doing all those X-Games flips and spins like Tony Hawk or Shaun White without the risk of breaking something inside your body? Yes you can with the Thrustmaster T-Freesyle NW – the ultimate skateboarding and snowboarding controller for Wii. With the T-Freesyle NW, you can experience extreme game actions, land perfect moves, and link tricks one after another right at the comfort of your own house. This controller enables Wii extreme gamers to pull-off freestyle tricks and precision controlled runs with a sense of freedom that’s close enough as the real thing.

The Thrustmaster T-Freesyle NW is carefully crafted to provide the closest experience of riding an actual skate or snowboard. It is made of genuine maple wood, just like real boards, to deliver the perfect combination of flexibility and resistance. Conquering in-game half-pipes, rails, and trails has never been more realistic in Wii with the T-Freesyle NW. Thrustmaster used Rolling Motion Board technology which allows realistic lateral movements and Safety Stopper technology which eliminates risks of tipping over for added safety. This device also features a cool Skull logo to reflect the rebel culture of skateboarding. To use the T-Freestyle NW, simply attach it to the balance board and get on it to play your favorite skateboarding or snowboarding games with a new level or realism.

Get the Thrustmaster T-Freestyle NW here!

Disk+mouse – Spark Concept Design Award Entry for 2011

Geeks are usually fond of collecting unique yet useful accessories for their gadgets. That’s because they want to land on the one that will meet their needs and their personal preferences. If you are one of these people, then you better take a look at this new concept – the Disk+Mouse. This compact disk size laptop mouse doesn’t only boast a unique shape and design; it can also save your workstation some space.

Unlike the typical laptop mouse that has been made thinner and smaller for increased portability, this one’s made to look like a compact disk so you can store it in the CD-tray when not in use. This way, you don’t have to worry about carrying them separately especially when you’re traveling and you need to bring a heavy baggage. The moment you want to put it in use, it transforms into a three-dimensional mouse to give you the feeling of grip and high frequency use. That’s achieved because this device will be made from flexible yet durable materials. The main advantage of this mouse is it fulfills your need for portability and regular use.

For sure, this disk+mouse will make your friends and workmates envious. However, its conical design isn’t that ergonomic to suit the contours and curves of your hand. And most of netbook and laptop users don’t actually rely on their mouse to make full use of their gadget. The designer of this Disk Mouse concept is Seung Han Jung and until now, there’s no word yet as to when it will be produced.

Turn Your iPhone/iPod Touch into an AR Alien Blaster with appBlaster

Fancy welding an alien blaster to clear out an alien infestation or invasion? Do you want to go all out with all guns blazing like Duke Nukem, Dr. Gordon Freeman, Lt. Johnny Rico, and Sam “Serious” Stone? Now you can with the new apptoyz appBlaster iPhone rifle dock and Alien Attack iOS game. The new appBlaster (formerly AppGun) is specially designed iPhone (3GS and 4) and 4th generation iPod touch accessory for the augmented reality game Alien Attack. It’s pretty much like those Wii and other game consoles gun accessories but what makes it interesting is how it seamlessly works with the AR game. Just slide, lock, and load your supported Apple device on top of the blaster, run the AR apps, and blast the now visible aliens as they walk among us. Pulling the trigger enables the gun’s two capacitive tabs to touch the screen and fire at the exposed alien invaders.

The appBlaster takes a first person shooter gaming to a whole new level; the augmented reality platform allows aliens to come at you from the surrounding environment providing an exciting and challenging entertainment whether you’re at home, on your way to work, or at your office. One of the best features of the appBlaster is that it does not run on batteries. Instead it relies on a trigger-to-touch mechanism to activate both the primary and secondary blaster. Reloading is done by activating the iPhone or iPod Touch’s motion sensors. Alien Attack is available for download on the iTunes App Store.

Purchase the appBlaster here!