Design Zealot

Most manufacturers have a pretty good grasp on the line between design and functionality. You can make a pretty gadget as long as it is still functional, and vice versa. Podera, on the other hand, hasn't grasped that concept and it is apparent with the Deskscape Reader. Deskscape is a USB card reader. It certainly looks pretty and would make a great addition to any contemporary desk setup, but on the other hand it lacks functionality all over the place. Deskscape only supports memory stick, MMC and SD memory cards. Podera has left out of the biggest and most popular card types, compact flash. Way to discriminate against DSLR users, Podera.

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Imagine a tiny USB camera with no viewfinder, no LCD screen, no buttons except 1. Stripped down to it's bare functions, this mini USB Digital Camera combines the feeling of not knowing how your shots turned out ala analog film with the ease of USB transfer. No cables are necessary. Just plug it straight away in your computer and always be surprised.

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If yesterday's iMono cube speakers wasn't enough to satisfy your gadget cubism needs, here's a USB port that might be just the ticket.

It comes with four 1.1/2.0 USB ports, capable of speeds up to 480Mbps, and it features a LED that will indicate when the hub is in use. There are three different colors to choose from: Green, Blue or Yellow.

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Ok, time for yet another strange and funny(?) computer mouse. You will need to be more than just an average sports fan to appreciate something like this lying next to your keyboard.

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I don't know about you, but here at this time of year the need of a USB fan feels quite distant. A USB cup warmer could come in handy though.

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After a long week in Las Vegas, something about these domino-shaped flash drives seems so right. The design concept by Brazilian designer Marcos Breder takes the form of interlocking halves of dominoes.

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It's time for some CES bling. Philips has already partnered with Swarovski to bling the tech goodies with their Active Crystals collection. Now, the company has announced some new colors (pink and black) for its locket/necklace USB-drive and its in-ear headphones. The new range of Swarovski-encrusted headphones and USB keys got a huge round of applause at the CES. The Active Crystal USB drives are shaped like a lock, or a heart. Specifically designed for women, the crystal ear buds create a fusion of fashion and function. Frankly speaking, I need to buy them for Feb 14. [via]