Wired has compiled a list of weirdest USB gadgets. The list includes the standard favorites like hand warmers, toothbrushes, and novelty aquariums, as well as adding some lesser-known entries like electric blankets, humidifiers, and the inappropriately corded puppy cam. Pictured is the USB eye massager, which provides "comfort for the weary-eyed computer user." I think we can all agree that nothing is more comfortable than jamming a vibrating plastic finger into your eye. One glaring absence from the list is Dada's MP3-playing shoe. What's wrong Wired? Afraid of a little class and style?
Hand Warmers
The plethora of USB ports now offered by today's PCs has spawned an abundance of ridiculous devices. A small culture of collectors has even emerged around odd USB gadgets, and chances are one of them works in your office, displaying his collection of eyesores proudly on his desk.
In case you're lucky enough to have avoided seeing these in person, here are some of the weirdest examples we've found.
Disco Ball
This device brings that much-needed dance club atmosphere into your stuffy office by projecting colored lights onto nearby surfaces and spinning. USB foam machine and glow sticks coming soon.
Pet Tags
Basically just a flash drive with some simple software, this device collects your pet's info in a form that can easily be read by any tech savvy kidnapper or rescuer.
Eyeball Cam
Posing as just another garish trinket on your desk next to all the troll dolls, this creepy eyeball baby has a built in video camera.
Swiss Army Knife
Boy scouts have to be prepared for anything these days. You never know when you'll have to store 2 gigs of data in order to survive out in the wilderness.
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