10 Awesomely Weird USB Gadgets Part-1

10 Awesomely Weird USB Gadgets Part-1

Don't limit your computer's versatile USB ports to office peripherals or dongles, when there are so many awesome USB gadgets out there. We've rounded up some of the coolest (and weirdest) USB gadgets

you can buy, which range from the surprisingly useful to the mostly impractical. From a cooling neck tie to a healing owl, these are some of the strangest USB gadgets you can buy.

1 Handmade Pentode USB extension.

This pentode tube extension is for anyone who has ever been annoyed by subtle data transfer indicators. This steampunk-style peripheral lights up brightly whenever you plug in a USB 2.0 device, and it makes file transfers or peripheral setups that much more interesting. The Latvian-style wood carvings and braided cable are nice aesthetic touches, earning this gadget a rightful place on your desk.

2 Robot USB Hub.

This friendly robot companion comes to life — with vivid, blinking blue eyes — whenever you plug it into your computer. It also has rubberized wheels for easy mobility, and adjustable arms for creating whatever expression you can imagine. But there's no reason to fear that it will become sentient; this robot promises to faithfully serve as your personal four-port USB hub.

3 Westminster USB Vacuum

Compressed-air dusters are hopelessly industrial and feel uncomfortably cold, but to clean your system, you can always upgrade to the world's smallest USB-powered vacuum. Dust and crumbs won't stand a chance against this vacuum's reusable filter, ergonomic design or extended 4-foot connection wire. You don't have to worry about batteries or unnecessary power draw, either (there's a dedicated power button), but you'll need to make your peace with the randomized color options.

4 Flying T. rex Helicopter

Orchestrate your own Jurassic Park adventure with this USB-powered T. rex helicopter. With a high-gloss paint job and mechanical whirring rotors, it's sure to grab your co-workers' attention. A full charge gives you 10 minutes of flying time, which is perfect for pursuing your aviation dreams over a lunch break. Its IR sensor relies on your hand movement for the controls, so you'll never have to worry about batteries, either.

5 Healing Owl forest gadget

Owls are wise and watchful creatures, so it's always a good idea to keep one right by your side. This figurine sits calmly next to your computer, watching and judging everyone else around you. However, once you plug it into the USB port, it glances shiftily from side to side and even swivels its head. This majestic bird gadget comes in either snowy white or light gray, but either is a suitable avian companion for any office environment.

6 USB Scent Flower

This USB-powered fragrance emitter can mentally transport you away from your stale office to a faraway environment of your choice. Once you buy your first emitter, you'll be able to swap out the scented aroma refills for a number of calming scents, including "purple lavender," "pink jasmine," "ocean breeze" and "white chamomile." If you have multiple USB ports, you could even try to combine multiple fragrances for a unique olfactory experience.

7 Soondar USB Multimeter

This USB multimeter measures current and voltage readings off of any USB device, without any extra wires. This compact utility, which is about the size of a typical flash drive, features a vibrant, blue, translucent casing and a large digital screen, so it's easy to transport and convenient to use wherever you need it. All you need to do is plug it in, and its display will start alternating between current and voltage readings.

8 USB Coffee Warmer

Want to keep your drink warm without leaving your desk? Then this USB-powered coffee warmer is a great accessory for you. It can keep drinks heated at up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. It features an open design, uses a 3-foot cable and weighs only 0.28 pounds, so you can keep your drink hot wherever there's a USB port (regardless of drink’s size).

9 Dancing Groot figure

The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise may be fun, but this dancing baby Groot figurine is even cooler. Plug this into your laptop's USB port, and watch it dance to the melody of the "I Want You Back" from the movie's soundtrack. If you ever get sick of the song, there's also a built-in mode that lets Groot groove to the rhythm of any other music or noises in the room. At nearly 10 inches tall, this is one dancing plant that's hard to ignore.

10 SN-RIGGOR Portable USB-C fan

USB Type-C is an incredibly versatile port, but the real reason you’ll want one on all your devices is for this nifty fan. Useful for both laptops and smartphones, this tiny, colorful windmill plugs straight into your USB Type-C device and starts the airflow. These fans are highly portable and light on battery drain; each is rated at only 5 volts and consumes 1 watt of power. You get six colorful fans in the package: green, yellow, pink, blue, black and white.