Most of us know that the Dengue fever is a major threat in Tropical countries. The fever is transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti or more rarely the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which feed during the day. The Ultrasonic USB Mosquito Repellent Dongle might help you to prevent this disease. Measuring 63mm x 24mm x 10mm and 53grams, this device produces a sonic repelling frequency to dispel mosquitoes. If you are interested, you can purchase the Ultrasonic USB Mosquito Repellent Dongle for only $6. [Product Page]
You will get back ache and shoulder pain, if you have bad posture while sitting in front of the computer. The USB Posture Alert Reminder from Visomate will detect how close you are sitting to the computer’s monitor. If you get notified by this posture corrector, you will know that it’s time for you to get back to the correct position. So you won’t get your back aching or other sicknesses. Priced at $22 each, the USB Posture Alert Reminder is powered by your computer’s USB port. [RedFerret]
Thanko has announced a USB powered electric razor that allows you to shave in front of your laptop. This gadget is useful especially for those who are always forget to shave your beard in the morning before going to the office. This electric razor comes with a built-in battery that will lasts for up to 35 minutes on a single charge. The Thanko USB Electric Razor is priced at 3,500 Yen or around $37. [GeekStuff4U]
The USB Lunch Box Warmer Bag is specially design for office workers or someone don’t want microwave oven heated food. Measuring 208mm x 147mm x 77mm and weighing at 175grams, the gadget uses an available USB port on your computer to heat up your lunch contents thanks to two built-in warmer pads. The lunch box will warm your meal to 140° Fahrenheit (60° Celsius). You can purchase the USB Lunch Box Warmer Bag for just $29 a pop. [Gadget4All]
Toshiba today rolled out its Journe Touch multimedia touchscreen Mobile Internet Device. Dubbed as the “Ultimate Home Media Tablet”, the gadget comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display, which is large enough for viewing videos or pictures, and also works great for browsing the Web on the go via its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. The Journe Touch also provides HDMI connectivity through an optional cradle that enables stored content to be viewed on any HD-ready TV. It is powered by Windows CE 6.0 operating system, and comes with an SDHC memory card slot for expansion purposes. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Press Release]
You can now pre-order the latest touchscreen MP3 player from Creative which is known as the ZEN X-Fi2. The player boasts a 3-inch touchscreen display and supports most of famous audio and video formats including AAC, Audible books, FLAC, MP3, WMA, DivX 4/5, MPEG-4, WMV and XviD. The 8GB, 8GB, and 32GB models are priced at $130, $180, and $230, respectively. Pre-orders start today through Amazon and Creative itself. No word on the release date at this time. Videos after the jump. Read more
Here is another retro gadget from Etsy in the form of the Recycled Fischer Turntable Clock. Measuring 17-inch x 14-inch, the clock features a Quartz clock movement and can be hung at the wall with 2 wall hangers on the back. If you are interested, you can purchase this old-fashioned clock for $89 each. [Product Page]
This Propane Tank Scale allows you know how much gas you have got left in your 9kg (20lb) propane tank by weighing it. The gadget requires a couple of AA batteries to operate. Each Propane Tank Scale retails for $29.95. [Product Page]
The specs of the Logitech Squeezebox Touch has been unveiled. The desktop audio player features a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, an SD card slot, a light sensor, a temperature sensor, a proximity sensor and HQ audio support with 24 bit at 96khz sampling rate. Other features include Ethernet, digital optical, digital coaxial, and analog stereo ports. According to German Heise, the Logitech Squeezebox Touch will be introduced at the IFA 2009. The complete specifications are available on the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) site. [Heise Online]
Here is another fancy gadget from Etsy. Measuring 6-inch x 2.5-inch x 6-inch, the T-Rex Dinosaur USB drive comes with a 2GB of storage capacity and has a USB connector hidden in its head. The drive is compatible with Windows and Mac. You can buy the T-Rex Dinosaur USB drive for $28. Read more
