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USB round hub launches
Going round in circles 5 August 2008 9:28 GMT
Colourful and rotund, this desktop device is a four-port hub for your USB gubbins. $12, available now.
Tape-dispensing four-port hub launches
Desk doodad 31 July 2008 11:52 GMT
Perhaps ideal for those short on desk space, this four-port hub, with one USB port on the front, and three rotatable ones at the back, incorporates a tape dispenser. All for $23.
USB engine hub launches
For petrol-heads 28 July 2008 13:57 GMT
The two-port USB engine hub not only looks the part, but plug it in and it'll shake, simulate revs and shift gears. £29.99 from IWOOT.
USB "robot" four-port hub launches
Fold-out fun 25 July 2008 9:56 GMT
Although not quite as robot-y as some peripherals we've seen, you can see where Gadget4All were coming from with the naming of this four-port hub. $12, available now.
USB aquarium pen pot hub launches
Fishy 17 July 2008 11:09 GMT
Another bizarre offering from the world of USB tat, this $22 four-port hub doubles as a decorative aquarium-themed pen pot. Natch.
Brando launches 16 port USB "super" hub
ZOMG 8 July 2008 11:43 GMT
Not the prettiest of products to land in our inbox this week, Brando has just launched possibly their most pricey product yet - the $139 "USB Super 16 Port Hub".

Allowing you to connect a whopping 16 USB devices to your poor PC, the burden can be shared by...
Star Wars USB hubs launch
Get Artoo and Darth on your desk 26 June 2008 12:03 GMT
These official R2-D2 and Darth Vader USB hubs from Japan’s Cube-Works have just launched.

Perhaps for the completist rather than the casual fan, they offer movement, flashing LEDs and sound effects as well as four USB ports.
USB hub calculator launches
Does it add up? 24 June 2008 13:44 GMT
In true Brando multi-functional style, this USB hub with calculator is not only a three-port USB hub, not just a desk calculator, but also comes with some additional features which include a world clock, an alarm - and - piece de la resistance - a thermometer. All for $19.00.
Four-port hub with light launches
Useful USB 23 June 2008 11:23 GMT
Arguably not the prettiest of peripherals, this four-port USB hub with notebook light will no doubt appeal to some.

Complete with a clip to attach it to your laptop, the light swivels 180 degrees for keyboard illumination, or can be turned off leaving the four-port...
Brando launches USB hub with on/off switches
Easily turn-off-and-onable 19 June 2008 11:26 GMT
Yeah, it's a gimmick, but it's cheap ($12) and cheerful (check out those colours).
Brando offers "UFO" hub
Little green men not included 2 June 2008 11:20 GMT
Does the world really need another novelty-shaped USB hub? Brando seems to think so. $17, available now.
USB "moody star" hub launches
Pretty peripheral 30 May 2008 11:19 GMT
The "moody star" hub gives you four USB ports, some pleasing curves and pretty lights all for $12. Don't all rush at once.
USB rota-triangle hub with clock launches
Twisty-triangular tat 28 May 2008 17:00 GMT
This doesn't really bring anything new to the table (or should that be desk?) other than a different form factor.

Shape aside, it's a 90 degree rotatable 4-port hub with digi-clock for $14.
USB warmer, chiller, four-port hub
However did we manage before Universal Serial Bus? 22 May 2008 10:21 GMT
Do you want to transfer data freely while warming or cooling your drink? Well, for $25 that particular dream becomes a reality...
Digital alarm clock USB hub launches
Multitask 12 May 2008 9:23 GMT
This latest USB-themed offering from Gadget4All is a clock calendar with time, date, temperature and an alarm clock and timer function and a four-port USB hub. $20.00, available now.
Rotatable seven-port USB hub launches
Some serious hubbage 7 May 2008 9:43 GMT
This compact USB hub gives you seven rotatable ports that can each be turned 90 degrees. $16, available now.
Cutie monkey USB hub launches
Get your cute on 30 April 2008 9:10 GMT
These four-port USB hubs in pastel pink and blue offer "cutie monkey" designs with matching carry cases, and have a glowing LED backlight, all for $15.
Brando launches cutesy "mouse" hub
Rodent-themed peripheral 15 April 2008 12:15 GMT
These curious looking cute'n'colourful meece are actually four-port USB hubs that will sweeten up your desk and make girls go "ahh", all for $12.
Novelty goldfish bowl USB hub launches
Wacky desk gadget 3 April 2008 8:08 GMT
Not only does this four-port USB hub offer a crystal ball slash goldfish bowl design but to up the novelty factor even more, offers glowing LED light effects too. Truly bizarre, yours for a mere $12...
Magnetic USB hub launches
And you thought computers and magnets didn't mix... 2 April 2008 9:24 GMT
The USB magnetic hub can be mounted anywhere metallic thanks to the powerful built-in magnets.

It offers four USB ports, including one "easy access" one on the top designed 'specially for flash drives or dongles.

Measuring 50 x 50 x 22mm and weighing...
Colourful USB "Star Hub" launches
Wiggly PC peripheral 27 March 2008 12:06 GMT
The USB Star Hub II from Brando has four USB ports that can be turned 180 degrees and a colourful, wiggly design to brighten up your desk. $12, available now.
Brando offers can-shaped USB hub
Canned hub 25 March 2008 8:55 GMT
This $20 peripheral is a three-port USB hub and an SD, SDHC, MMC, XD, CF and MicroSD card reader. Available now.
Belkin launches wireless USB hub
Look mum, no cables! 6 February 2008 16:22 GMT
Belkin has announced what it claims is the first CE certified wireless USB product for Europe.

Belkin's 4-port Wireless USB Hub gives you wireless
access to your USB devices without the clutter of cables by wirelessly connecting all your USB devices to...
"Athlete" four-port USB hub
Running man 1 February 2008 11:13 GMT
Nothing allows manufacturers to do novelty quite like USB.

This "Athlete" device, in black and grey for $12.99, will add a dash of energy to your desk.
Four port USB "cubic" hub from Brando
Square deal 30 January 2008 12:24 GMT
This pretty much does what you'd expect it to, all in primary coloured cool. $12.