All laptops come with USB ports these days, and a portable flash drive is considered essential for students. And so it is, that many companies have caught on, igniting an explosion of USB gadgets. Here are five of the wackier ideas in recent memory.

USB Rocket Launcher

Each palm-sized launcher comes with three sponge missiles and software that controlsit. However, with low accuracy and a six-metre range, you can only wage aclassroom war on your seating partner. Mac users are left out of the fun though, as the software is Windows-only.

PRICE: US$29.90 (around S$40.83)
AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE

USB Drink Warmer / Alarm Clock / Hub

This is a miracle of modernisation and convergence. Not only does it warm your cup of Milo, it also wakes you up in the morning and allows up to four more USB devices to be plugged in at the back. Multi-taskers will love this.

PRICE: S$16.95
AVAILABLE AT: Digimall beside food court at #B1-08, Sim Lim Square

USB Eye Massager

This nifty gadget is shaped like a “V for Victory” fi nger sign. Simply rest it on your bottom eyelid and fl ick the switch to enjoy a soothing, vibrating eye massage. Yes, it vibrates, but please, just keep it for the sake of a massage.

PRICE: S$7.50
AVAILABLE AT: Action City shops island-wide

USB-Powered Toothbrush

Fancy a quick brush after every meal? Too lazy to run to the toilet? If you are, then this is the perfect gadget for you. This fully functional electric toothbrush comes with an extra brush head and a USB cable.
PRICE: US$11 (around S$15)
AVAILABLE  ONLINE HERE

USB Fish Tank

The people behind the CubeUSB believe that the aquarium will “relax and de-stress [one]self watching the two life-like tropical fish swimming in their most natural way”. Of course, it’s not stressful at all, knowing that water and electricity are linked to your computer while you’re using it.

PRICE: S$15 (excluding shipping fees)
AVAILABLE  ONLINE HERE

Text by: Mok Teck Ching