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Universal Studios Beijing opens for business, but can we call it “USB?”

Master Blaster
Sep 22, 2021
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Knowing my luck, I’ll go in upside down every time.

China
(business • movies • theme parks • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Beijing • USB)

Tokyo bus operator adds free-to-use USB chargers for tech-loving passengers

Casey Baseel
Jan 16, 2017

While you’re progressing towards your destination, your smartphone could be progressing towards a full charge.

Japan
(buses • cool • technology • Tokyo • transportation • travel • USB)

Great deal on “thing that lets you make a USB into a plug,” ask for it by name!

Master Blaster
Jan 15, 2015

The other day while out shopping for computer parts like that-thing-that-connects-an-old-type-iPod-to-a-PC, one Twitter user stumbled upon a truly great deal. For only 200 yen (US$1.70) you can get…um, you know…one of those “things-that-let-you-make-a-USB-into-a-plug.”

Internet, Japan
(computers • funny • technology • twitter • USB)

Never leave home without it! The USB-powered rice ball warmer

Preston Phro
Dec 1, 2014

Japan, like many other countries, has no shortage of “unique” inventions and products. Sometimes they may seem useless or downright impractical, but other times they’re just clever enough to be useful.

So where does this USB-powered onigiri (rice ball) warmer fall on the spectrum of clever and bewildering? We’ll let you decide for yourself!

Internet, Japan
(food • invention • onigiri • USB • weird products)

Get all powered up with these adorable Disney butts!

Kay
Sep 24, 2014

Nowadays, it seems everyone is surrounded by multiple electronic gadgets that need constant managing and charging. And we all know it can be a drag remembering to keep all those devices juiced up. Well, you might as well do the charging in style, right? In that case, these adorable USB power adapters may be just what you need to get the job done. Yes, our favorite friends from Disney have turned themselves into power adapters for your precious gadgets, but in this case, they’re keeping their faces hidden — and displaying their cute bottoms instead!

Japan
(Disney • Donald • Mickey • Pooh • power adapter • USB)

Angry Birds Fans Take Game Into Their Own Hands With Real USB Slingshot

Master Blaster
Mar 6, 2012

Millions of people have experienced the satisfying feeling of pulling back their digital angry birds, releasing and sending them flying into those rickety pig-built structures on their smart phones or computers. It almost makes you want to light up a cigarette afterwards.

But after playing through the hundreds of levels that Roxio has released you may find that original satisfaction waning somewhat. We have seen the videos of “real-life” versions in the past, but most of us lack the space and resources to do it ourselves. Well now, some ingenious fans have found a great way to add a fresh kick to their Angry Birds addiction using a real slingshot.

Global
(Angry Birds • entertainment • technology • USB • video game)

Behold The USB of the Future, No More Fumbling To Put It In Right-Side-Up

Master Blaster
Feb 21, 2012

Buffalo Kokuyo Supply Inc. has announced they will release a new USB hub sometime in the end of February. What sets this USB hub apart is that you will be able to connect your USB cord facing either way (upwards or downwards).

This comes as welcome news to everyone who has had to squint into their USB jack to see what side that little piece of plastic is on, and then still somehow manage to put it in the wrong way.