JUMP Backup Battery with Charging Cable and Organizer

Need a lightweight and compact way to charge your smartphone on the go? Take a look at JUMP, the backup battery with charging cable and organizer may be a suitable solution. The JUMP is a practical and portable backup battery that measures 1.96 x 1.96 x 0.53 inches and weights 40g.

As we can see from the images, the backup battery features ultra compact design, and comes with a 800mAh backup battery in order to provide up to 3 hours and 50 minutes of additional talk-time, moreover, the backup battery also features an integrated charging cable to charge your smartphone and the built-in backup battery, and using its AutoCharge technology the USB charger is able to detect when the battery inside your smartphone is full, and automatically redirect the power to charge the backup battery. Apart from that, built-in cable organizer prevents the charging cable from getting tangled for easy carrying.

At present Native Union is raising fund for JUMP via Kickstarter. Pledging $40 will let you own the backup battery with charging cable and organizer for iPhone or micro-USB-enabled smartphones. If you’re interested, jump to Kickstarter official site for more details.

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Mushkin Atom 3.0 USB Flash Drive Introduced

I am quite sure that by now, many of us have already amassed quite a collection of USB flash drives over the months and years that have gone by. Hardly any conference or road show is devoid of a USB flash drive which more often than not contains the press release of a particular company, or a portfolio of new products.

Having said that, it can be pretty difficult trying to keep track of just where exactly have you placed that particular file over in the myriad of USB flash drives that you have in your collection, and instead get a personal USB flash drive for yourself so that you can keep personal things private and secure. Just in case you are in the market scouting for a new USB flash drive, have you considered checking out the Mushkin Atom 3.0?

The Mushkin Atom 3.0 USB flash drive will place plenty of emphasis on convenience, where it comes in an extremely small form factor which is slightly less than the size of your average quarter. All of this without having to sacrifice on performance, since the Mushkin Atom 3.0 will still be able to boast of USB 3.0 extreme performance even when exercising low power consumption. Apart from that, you do not have to worry about legacy systems, since the Atom USB 3.0 flash drive will still play nice with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

As for the 8GB model, it will feature 80MB/s read, 5.5MB/s write, and consumes 0.65W while idle, or 0.905W at load. There is also a 16GB flash drive model that boasts of 155MB/s read and 11.5MB/s write on 0.25W idle and 0.67W load. As for the 32GB model, it reads at 155MB/s with 21.5MB/s write, and low power consumption of 0.2475W when idle and 0.75W under load. Since it is so small, you can always opt to leave the Atom USB 3.0 flash drive in the USB port while working on-the-go without having to suffer from any obstruction. Notebook and Ultrabook owners, especially, would be able to appreciate its tiny design and performance.(Via)

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The Optimus Popularis is a keyboard For Every Occasion

There are a few standard pieces of hardware we use for our computers. They come in various shapes and sizes with different features, but we all have a mouse, monitor, and keyboard. While some have more buttons than others, you don’t normally find any that are so over the top that they have a price tag in the thousands.

The Optimus Popularis is looking to change the status quo, by draining your bank account. This keyboard has 77 programmable keys that are all a half-inch square displays. Why on Earth would this come into existence you ask? Well, obviously there’s a market for it. It seems their target audience is ‘application power users’, and those who often write in a multitude of different languages on a daily basis. You can switch between layouts with ease, which means changing from task to task will be a breeze. There is a 7” LCD display that will show you whatever information you’d like such as weather, stock tickers, and server alerts.

The resolution is 72x72p, and the minimum frame rate is 10 fps. It’s made of aluminum and plastic, and weighs close to 7 pounds. It will work on Windows XP or Mac 10.8 or higher through USB. This will cost you…get ready for it…$2,400. Needless to say, even their target audience likely isn’t going to blow this much money unless it perfectly fits their daily life needs.

 Available for purchase on ThinkGeek

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The Modernist Pencil Sharpener Might Make you Excited to Draw Again

Have you ever had a blank piece of paper in front of you with a perfectly sharpened pencil in your hand? Knowing you have an open canvas on which you can create literally whatever you’d like is a very freeing feeling. Of course, as your put graphite to paper, you’ll eventually need to resharpen it. Chances are pretty high that you have a cheap plastic sharpener laying around that does the job just fine, but you’re always left with a mess of shavings everywhere.

If you’re wanting to look overtly professional as you whip out your expensive drawing utensils, then you’ll likely want to have high-quality accessories as well. The iDraw Modernist Pencil Sharpener is a rechargeable pencil sharpener that is made out of premium materials. It’s compact, portable, and charges via USB, so it’s not too hard to find a cable that will do the trick.

The body of this fancy tool is a sandblasted aluminum with an anodized finish to make sure it’s a bit more durable. There is a sliding door which will release all of the shavings trapped inside. While this means you won’t be putting them directly on the floor, it does mean you’ll want to find a trashcan to toss these in every once in a while. Not to mention you’ll want to make sure you don’t jam it up with wood bits. This will cost you anywhere from $40-65, and comes in either a rechargeable electric or a manual hand-cranked version (for those of you that don’t want to worry about having one more thing to charge).

Available for crowdfunding via Kickstarter

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OctoFire 8 Port Turbo Smart USB Charging Station

How many mobile devices are there in your house? Need a convenient way to charge these devices at same time? Take a look at OctoFire Turbo smart USB charging station, it may be suitable for you. The Turbo is a highly effective, smart charging station that measures 5.25 x 5.25 x 1.20 inches and weights 0.33 lbs.

As we can see from images, the charging station features sleek, low-profile design, and comes with eight USB ports in order to charge up to 8 USB-enabled mobile devices simultaneously each at up to 2.1A/ 5V power, moreover, the USB charger is able to intelligently detect your device and provide optimal charging as per the device. Apart from that, the charging station also features 100-240VAC 47-63Hz power input for different regions. After the break, check out the following demo video.

At present the team of Turbo is raising fund at Kickstarter. Pledging $50 will let you own the charging station. If you’re interested, jump to Kickstarter official site for more details.

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Vap0rb Ultrasonic USB Humidifier

Want an easy way to increase room humidity? Take a look at the following Vap0rb ultrasonic USB humidifier, it may be able to meet your requirements. This is an easy-to-use USB-powered ultrasonic humidifier that measures 2 inches in diameter and weights 2.4 oz.

As we can see from the images, the USB humidifier is shaped as a tiny doughnut in order that you can easily put it in a cup full of water. Just connect the ultrasonic humidifier with your computer via USB port, the generated ultrasonic waves can create steam safely and noiselessly. Moreover, the USB humidifier features automatic turn-off when water runs out, and you can also set the USB humidifier to run for 3 hours or 6 hours.

The ultrasonic USB humidifier is priced at $14.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to ThinkGeek for more details.

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All-Dock Universal USB Charging Station

Have you been tired of those tangled charging cables on your desktop? Want an ideal all-in-one USB charger for your mobile devices? Take a look at All-Dock charging station, it may be more suitable for you.
The All-Dock is a powerful universal USB charging station that comes in three sizes for different demands.

As we can see from the images, the docking station features gorgeous minimalistic design, and comes with a 4-port or 6-port USB charging hub in order to provide a fast way to charge up to 4 or 6 mobile devices such as iPad Air, iPhone 5s, Galaxy S4, Kindle Fire and etc, while custom designed grooves keep your devices in place, and its internal room hides your charging cables in order to offer you a neat desktop.

At present the team of All-Dock is raising fund at Kickstarter. Pledging $39 will let you own a small version of the docking station. If you’re interested, jump to Kickstarter official site for more details.

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Paick Noble Backup Battery

We have featured many excellent power banks, but if you also focus on gorgeous design, Paick’s Noble backup battery may be a nice option for you. The Noble is a well-designed power bank that measures 118 x 72 x 13mm and weights 150g.

As we can see from the images, the power bank features an eye-catching minimalistic and ultra-slim design, and comes with a unique designed pop-up switch with two USB ports in order to charge two USB-enabled mobile devices at the same time, while built-in 6000mAh backup battery provide enough energy for your devices. Apart from that, the backup battery also features a high-end craftsmanship aluminum housing and four LED indicator that shows you the status of battery level.

The Noble backup battery is priced at $39.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Amazon for more details.

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The Macaroon Hand Warmer with Backup Battery

You can use a hand warmer to keep you hands warm in winter, but if you also want to charge your smartphone on the go, the Macaroon hand warmer with backup battery may be a nice solution. This is a pretty cool and versatile USB hand warmer inspired by macaroon.

The hand warmer measures 69.5mm in diameter and 32mm in height, weights 82g, and as we can see from the images, it looks really like a macaroon but features a durable ABS casing for protection, and the USB hand warmer senses your breath and begin to warm your hands for conserving power. Moreover, in addition to warming your hands, the built-in 2000mAh backup battery is able to charge your mobile devices with ease. Apart from that, the USB warmer ships with a pouch and a charging cable.

We have no idea when the Macaroon hand warmer with backup battery will be available, but if you’re interested, jump to Sty!epie official site for more details.

 via Yanko Design

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Anker 25W 5-Port Desktop USB Charger

Want a more effective way to charge your mobile devices at home? Take a look at Anker 25W 5-port USB charger, the charging station may be suitable for you. This is a powerful family-sized charging station that measures 3.9 x 2.6 x 1 inches and weights 5.6 ounces.

As we can see from the images, the USB charger features compact and unibody design, and comes with 5 USB ports including two 2.1A ports, two 1A ports and one 1.3A ports in order to charge your numerous mobile devices at the same time such as iPad, iPhone, Android tablet and smartphone, while its 5V/5A total output is able to charge your mobile devices at their full speeds. Apart from that, its AC 110-220V input voltage makes the USB charger work well in different regions.

The 25W 5-port desktop USB charger is priced at $19.99 USD (on sale). If you’re interested, jump to Amazon for more details. Additionally, if you need other options you might like to check the 4-port USB wall charger and more via “charging station” tag.

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The Pirate USB Flash Drive

The pirate just wants to securely keep your digital files in place instead of robbing your treasures. If you’re curious, let’s go on checking the pirate USB flash drive. This is a cute cartoon-style USB flash drive that measures 52 x 35 x 30mm and weights 20g.

As we can see from the images, the USB drive is shaped as a cartoonish pirate, and features nice details and colors so you can see iconic pirate hook, his black patch and captain hat with a skull design. Inside there is a built-in flash memory to hold your digital files and help you transmit data between computers, apart from that, its durable silicone casing protects internal components from shocks.

The pirate USB flash drive is available in 5 storage capacities, and starting at $17 USD. If you’re interested, jump to USBGeek online store for more details.

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The Magnetic USB 3.0 Hub

We have introduced various USB hubs that provide you extra USB ports for your USB devices, but if you also want a neat desktop, the magnetic USB 3.0 hub may be more suitable for you. This is a very practical USB hub that measures 125 x 31 x 22mm and weights 51g.

As we can see from the images, the USB hub features simple with black casing to match well with your computer, and its built-in magnetic pads allow you to attach the USB hub on the metal side of your computer casing in order to provide you a clean and tidy working environment. Moreover, the USB hub comes with four USB 3.0 ports so you can use it to connect up to four USB devices with your computer at the same time, and the USB 3.0 standard offers hi-speed data transmission.

The magnetic USB 3.0 hub is priced at $18 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Brando online store for more details.

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Sony 2-In-1 USB Flash Drive for Smartphones and Tablets Announced

Sony has announced its latest 2-in-1 USB flash drive for Android smartphones and tablets. If you want it to transmit data between computer and mobile devices, let’s go on checking. This is a practical and affordable Android friendly USB flash drive for smartphones and tablets.

As we can see from the images, the 2-in-1 USB drive features ultra compact design, and comes with a built-in 8/16/32GB flash memory in order to store your photos, songs, documents and other digital files, while using its dual USB 2.0 port and micro USB port you can easily connect the USB drive with your Android phone, Android tablet, or computer, and helping you extend the storage of your mobile device and transmit data between your devices.

The 2-in-1 USB flash drive is available in three storage capacities, and will be available in January next year at Sony stores starting at $19.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Sony official site for more details.

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Roccat Apuri Active USB Hub with Mouse Bungee

Need a suitable USB hub to match your professional gaming mouse? Take a look at Roccat’s Apuri, the USB hub with mouse bungee may be suitable for you.

The Apuri is a professional desktop assistant designed for gamers. The USB hub measures 5.1 x 2.6 inches, and we can see from the images, Apuri features futuristic design along with built-in blue LED lights for gorgeous lighting effect, and comes with four USB ports in order to connect multiple USB devices with your computer, moreover, the detachable zero-drag mouse bungee prevent your mouse cable snags just like a cable organizer for better gaming experience.

The Apuri Active USB hub with mouse bungee is priced at $39.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to ThinkGeek for more details or check out the following demo video first.

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Mophie Powerstation XL Backup Battery

Mophie has released its latest power bank – powerstation XL. If you want a large-capacity option, the backup battery may be able to catch your eyes.

The powerstation XL is a powerful backup battery that measures 2.80 x 4.50 x 0.91 inches and weights 15.49 oz. As we can see from the images, the power bank features minimal and portable design, and comes with a built-in large-capacity 12000mAh backup battery, using two integrated USB charging ports you can conveniently charge up to two mobile devices at the same time when you’re on the go. Apart from that, built-in LED indicator shows you the status of the backup battery.

The powerstation XL backup battery is priced at $129.95 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Mophie official site for more details. Additionally, if you need other options you might like to check offGRID backup battery and more via “backup battery” tag.

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Extreme Gear Supercar USB Flash Drive

We have introduced a few nice car shaped USB drives, but if you like those luxury supercars, the Extreme Gear supercar USB flash drive should be more suitable for you.

This is a pretty cool USB flash drive inspired by expensive super cars. As we can see from the images, the USB drive is respectively shaped as a super car, including Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari Enzo, and each super car shaped USB flash drive features exquisite details and gorgeous color scheme from its original design, moreover, the metal body provides durable construction in order to protect internal components, while built-in flash memory lets you store digital files and transmit them between computers.

The Extreme Gear supercar USB flash drive is available in 5 storage capacities, and starting from $18 USD. If you’re interested, jump to USBGeek online store for more details.

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Fancy Power Grid Backup Battery

Fancy and Tego Power teamed up to release a backup battery – Power Grid. If you like this kind of stylish design, let’s go on checking the new power bank.

The Power Grid is a well-designed backup battery designed to provide you a stylish way to charge your mobile devices on the go. As we can see from the images, the power bank features a brick base plate-like casing along with bright colors to express its elegant, minimal design, moreover, the power bank comes with a built-in 4200mAh rechargeable battery, and using two integrated USB ports the backup battery is able to charge two mobile devices at the same time.

Apart from that, its 5-LED indicator lets you know the charge level. The Power Grid backup battery is priced at $60 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Fancy for more details.

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AIRTAME Wireless HDMI Adapter

You can use a HDMI cable to connect your laptop with your HDTV for watching videos, but if you prefer wireless connection, the AIRTAME wireless HDMI adapter should be more suitable for you.

The AIRTAME is an innovative and practical wireless HDMI adapter designed to offer you a more convenient way to connect your computer with HDTV. As we can see from the images, the wireless adapter features ultra compact design and is powered by an ARM 1.0GHz processor asking with 512MB RAM. Using built-in WiFi connectivity the HDMI adapter is able to join in your local network in order that you can duplicate the computer screen on a HDTV or use the TV as another screen for working or watching videos in a wireless way, you even can duplicate a screen to multiple computers for presentation. After the break, check out the following demo video.

At present the team of AIRTAME is raising fund at Indiegogo. Pledging $89 will let you own the wireless HDMI adapter. If you’re interested, jump to Indiegogo official site for more details.

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Star Wars R2-D2 USB Car Charger

Sorry, the R2-D2 can’t be mounted on your X-Wing Starfighter, but if you need to charge your mobile devices in your car, the Star Wars R2-D2 USB car charger will help you.

This is an interesting, officially-licensed USB car charger themed by Star Wars. As we can see from the images, the USB charger is shaped as R2-D2, the iconic droid in the universe of the epic sci-fi franchise, and features exquisite details and accurate colors from its original design, but the R2-D2 doesn’t have legs in order that you can conveniently plug it into the cigarette lighter adapter in your car, and two integrated USB ports allow the R2-D2 to charge two mobile devices such as your iPhone and iPad.

Apart from that, the R2-D2′s dome rotates and lights up, and when power is connected or your device begins to charge, the R2-D2 whistles and beeps. After the break, check out the following demo video first.

The Star Wars R2-D2 USB car charger is priced at $49.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to ThinkGeek for more details.

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Palette Gives you a Freeform Interface to Control any Software

Lots of work on a computer is tedious, and time consuming. If you’re in the business of music, photography, or animation, then there is a lot of miniscule reparations you need to make constantly. There’s also a lot of squinting at the screen, and trying to move your mouse to the exact location you need to finish the task at hand.

If you’re tired of extra clicking and wish there were an easier way to work your controls, then the Palette might be of interest to you. It’s a freeform interface that will let you control just about any software. It will feel as if you’re turning the volume up on a soundboard or your speakers, but will be changing the contrast in a photo, or fine-tuning your musical masterpiece. You can string together as many of these as you’d like, and can control them through an app on your computer.

They are a tad costly, starting at $99, which will give you the central power unit, a button, a dial, and one slider. They all come in brushed aluminum, and have built-in RGB LEDs which you can control. It would certainly make things easier to color code if you started getting a bunch of them.

If you’re wanting a wooden casing instead of metal, you can pay the $140 difference. All you need to do to get these working is plug it in via USB, connect modules, and program them to specific jobs. Over time, an SDK will be available so you can use this for anything you can come up with.
Available for crowdfunding on Kickstarter

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