We’ve all seen thousands of USB gadgets and to be honest, after a while it just gets boring. Most of the stuff ist completely usless and not even worth an article about it. I decided to make an exeption, because this time, the UBS powered lunch bag / warmer is actually bringing some benefit to the table. I have no idea, how well this thing works. But if it can really keep the food warm (or even heaten it up? Don’t know about that..), it would be worth a shot. Hey, I’m not granted a lunch break anyway, but warm food would be a serious gain of life quality. Say thank you to Thanko and pay $22, but unfortunately in Japan only (via crunchgear).

Oh isn’t it hard. After years that seemed to be an endless party, we are all sitting in the dark, hoping for the economy to recover and for humanity to grow some intelligence. In these depressing days, you may want to think about putting your money under your mattress agin – like your grandmother did back in the days. Or put it into this Savings Book, that you can buy (with WHAT money, heck!) at the MoMA-store. Its reduced to $39.95 (before $90), takes bills and coins and is made from maple wood with a clooth binding.
And because it is a book, you can hide it between your other books that you still have got from highschool and you can be totally sure, that never ever someone will touch it (whether it be a housebreaker, your family or a bank) (via likecool).

Have you ever woke up in the morning with the alarm clock screaming, and the first thing you want to do is to throw the thing? Well then, you need some anger management classes. But seriously, if you are inclined to do such a thing, here is the Throw Alarm Clock. It’s a special type of clock which wants you to bounce it or throw it. Otherwise, it won’t switch off. What it is is a cushioned ball with an LCD display that has all the features of a regular alarm clock like time, date, and an hourly chime, not to mention the alarm. There are several ball shapes available such as cricket, golf, and football (soccer to you American readers). Cost is about $20.

Via Boy Stuff Site

Useless gadgets have been given the thumbs down in a new survey, which
found electric nail files to be the most pointless product of all time.

TOP 20 MOST POINTLESS GADGETS

1. Electric nail files
2. Laser guided scissors
3. Electric candles
4. Soda stream
5. Foot spas
6. Fondue set
7. Hair crimpers
8. Egg boiler
9. Electric fluff remover
10. Electric carving knife
11. Trouser press
12. Face steamers
13. Teas made
14. Mini disk player
15. Facial tanners
16. Egg slicer
17. Electric tin openers
18. Yoghurt makers
19. Towel warmer
20. Back scratcher

Via Press Release

Remember how great colorforms were when you were a kid, or when your kids were young? Today’s kids probably have never heard of them.

“Thankfully as part of MoMA’s Color Chart: Reinventing Color, 1950 to Today exhibition, the MoMA Store is now selling an exact replica of the original Colorforms set from 1951. The kit includes 350 brightly colored vinyl shapes that will stick to any glossy surface, or as I recall, to each other. “

Via MomaStore

I like silly USB gadgets, if you don’t already know. But most of them get old pretty fast. But this one, called Tengu is pretty cool, and will keep your interest for a while.

“Tengu is a little USB-powered device that responds to voice and music, and while this is the standard modus operandi of most useless USB gadgets, Tengu can actually lip-synch to music or your voice.”

Via Compact Impact

Let’s face it. Color coordinated gadgets are what’s cool nowdays. Sony Ericsson has came up with Bluetooth Headsets with fashionable faceplates. They are called the “HPH-PV712″ style edition, which is a lot to remember. There are three faceplates to choose from. That means you can mix and match with your outfits. How cool is that?

Via Chipchick

Well, here is something that could get you into trouble, if you are not at a loss for words. The Scrolling LEd License Plate Frame. “This aluminum alloy frame is rust proof and sports a scrolling LED display on the bottom. You can program the frame with up to 5 different 120 character messages of your choice, then quickly flip through them using the included IR remote.”

Via Think Geek

Clocky is a popular alarm clock with a difference. It’s a clock with wheels. And it moves and runs away, and hides when you try to get up and turn the alarm off. “Clocky gives you one chance to get up. But if you snooze, Clocky will jump off your night stand and wheel around your room looking for a place to hide, beeping all the while. You’ll have to get out of bed to silence his alarm. Clocky is kind of like a misbehaving pet, only he will get up at the right time. Batteries not included.”

And it’s available in chrome, red, white, coco, and aqua. Cost is $65.

Via Nanda