After pestering my boss for months, I was finally allowed to bring in some of my own posters to hang up in the office. This is one I got at this years Wanee Music Festival in North FL. It’s not my favorite concert poster, but this is by far the most agreeable poster I’ve got. Now that I’ve got my foot in the door I will be adding more posters with more questionable subject matter. Anyway, at least I get to look at something cool while I work now!
This device, when used in conjunction with your wireless router, will allow you to access USB devices, without wires, from any computer on your WiFi network. This device will be a godsend for less savvy gadget lovers. External hard-drives can be shared on your network with no confusing set-up. Printers without wireless capabilities built in can be accessed from anywhere in your house. Webcams can be set up and used for surveillance or baby monitoring. USB drives can be plugged in at this one designated spot and will no longer be lost somewhere around the house. Flash drives have a tendency to get lost in my house, only to resurface weeks, if not months later. I’m pretty excited to get one of these set up, and since it retails for $99.95, it won’t break the bank. Granted, many of these functions are attainable without the use of a wireless USB HUB, but, in my opinion, the simplicity of the device is it’s major selling point. Just the fact that I will always know where to find my flash drive is worth the price to me.
I’m interested in hearing your opinions on this. Is the functionality worth the price? Is this something you would want to use in your house? Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
Anyone who knows about the Flaming Lips, knows that the band is a bit… out there. They are well known for their theatrical stunts on and off the stage.
So it should not surprise anyone that their latest few EP’s have been a bit out there too. Not just in musical style, but in the actual packaging as well. The latest few releases from the Flaming Lips have been made available in the form of USB flash drives, embedded in gummy candy… in the shape of a skull and a fetus. You read correctly, to listen to their latest songs, fans need to purchase and eat their way into the music. I have to say, this has got to be the most unique use of promotional flash drives that I have ever seen. Using custom usb drives has definitely been gaining popularity in the music industry. With notable artists like the White Stripes, the Mars Volta, Lady Gaga, Ringo Starr and others releasing special editions of their albums on USB, it is likely that we will be seeing more and more unique releases like these. How long we will have to wait to be see an artist out-weird the Flaming Lips, is another matter entirely.
Really, I don’t know what to say. Are these photos meant to entertain? Frighten? …Arouse?
One thing is for certain, now that you’ve seen them, they cannot be unseen.
Full gallery can be found at http://crystalsapistol.blogspot.com/2011/07/this-was-weird-one.html
I came across this video earlier today, and since I work with USB Drives so often, it was quite interesting to see how they are actually produced. It’s crazy how complex a lot of every day objects are, making a flash drive is certainly not a DIY project. Yet with the technology and machinery available today, computer electronics can be produced in no time at all. Take a look for yourselves, this is almost certainly not something you have seen before.
I don’t know how many other people might find this useful, but as an avid camper and technology buff, I often find myself running out of juice on extended camping trips. Rather than run my car for an hour to get a 10% charge on my phone, I am considering this nifty USB device. Sure, at $280 its a bit steep for a USB charging pot, but you will surely be the envy of any boy scouts, hikers or Sasquatches that cross your path.
Check out the Pan Charger for yourself at TES-NewEnergy’s website.
