Have you ever been at your computer on a cold, cold night wishing your breasteses were warmer? Now, thanks to Thanko Bust Beauty Heating Pads, your boobies will be cold no more! Just plug these babies into a USB port, stick 'em in your bra, and the curved pads will heat up to a toasty — and possibly injury inducing? — 40°C (104°F). I wonder if you could activate them in the frozen-food aisle, too? That would be useful.
We all know how important it is to keep our laptops off our laps and bed covers so they can stay ventilated and cool and we all know what happens when we don't, but are we really so lazy that we need stands that let us lie flat and work on our computers? Thanko has created an aluminum/steel laptop stand that's USB powered and features two fans that blow room-temperature air into your hot laptop. While the stand allows you to lay back in bed, you can also use it in more practical positions — such as on a table, sitting up in bed or in a chair. I find the notion of working at the computer while laying down almost laughable, but I do like the simplicity and practicality of this stand, which because of the fact that it's USB powered won't require any additional outlets.
Japan’s Thanko has released a new webcam, which is essentially a one-way mirror that will allow you to stare at yourself all day. According to Technabob, the device has a hidden camera behind the mirror that lets you admire your own face while you chat with your friends online.
It's a novel idea, if you are totally obsessed with yourself. Rare Mono Shop is selling the device for ¥5,980 (about $49 USD.) Of course, you can always just download the The Balooba Mirror 2.0 widget for your Mac.
This Thanko 2007 heavy-duty "Gold Ingot" hub makes my blood crawl, but something tells me it would be a hit with Mike Myers' Goldmember and the office Paris Hilton wannabe.
If you love goooollllddd and don't get distracted by its tacky, shiny outside, you'll be pleased to learn the inside features 8 USB 2.0 ports for faster and better connections to PC or Mac and lights up when the USB is connected to the hub. It's not actually solid gold (no doy!), but it's certainly bright enough to leave an impression.
The hub, $79, adopts 2 power sources: USB and AC adapter. Available in gold. It's not real gold obviously, but chances are everyone will be so dumbstruck its authenticity will never come up.
