brando
Peripherals
Keyboard. Touchpad. Wireless. Laser Pointer.
4:00AM John Herrman | It was 3.59am Hong Kong, and Brando’s offices reeked of Vodka and sweat. The design intern cowered from the men that encircled him. “Reach into the parts bag,” one of them hissed, “and make us something we’ll like.” More »
Peripherals
The Infamous Hard Drive Dock, Now Imbued With USB 3.0
3:57AM Mark Wilson | If viruses evolved as quickly as USB hard drive docks, mankind would be but a rotted pile of bones littered with the occasional green bottle of NyQuil. More »
Gadgets
Shoot From The Hip With Brando’s Camera Belt Lock Holster
10:50PM Kat Hannaford | Just because you didn’t make it into the police force, it doesn’t mean you have to go through life with a naked belt. Strap Brando’s camera belt lock on for size, and feel the testosterone course through your veins. More »
Games
Wii Magic Stick Cover Ditches D-Pad For Analogue Stick
3:19AM Kyle VanHemert | If you can’t wait ’til later this year, and you want to give your Wii-playing thumbs a rest with an analogue stick, slide the $US7 Magic Stick cover on your Wiimote. It ain’t pretty but it’ll do the trick. More »
Peripherals
Bring Your Old Car Into The 21st Century, Sort Of
10:00AM Adam Frucci | Brando’s new Steering Wheel Bluetooth MP3/FM Car Kit is a wacky little device that hangs on your steering wheel, giving you all sorts of different features probably done better by a nice in-dash stereo kit. More »
Deals
Super-Budget Lens-Mounted Ring Flash For DSLRs
4:00PM Dan Nosowitz | Lens-mounted LED flash rings are a great resource for properly lit macro shots, but they’re usually pretty expensive (think $US150). Enter Brando’s budget version. More »
Peripherals
USB Hub Gives ‘Em The Clamps
2:33AM Mark Wilson | For those who enjoy nothing more than a good clamping, this $US14, 7-port USB hub clamps to your desk. (Shhh, technically it might actually “clip”, but that desk won’t ever pay up without fear of the clamps.) [Brando via CraziestGadgets]
Gadgets
9:40PM Brian Lam | Joining its brethren the compass, tape measure and calculator-ruler watch is this torch watch. Is it an official Stanley gadget? I dunno. But I still find it inspired: all watches should have built-in LED torches. More »
Stanley/Brando Watch Has A Built In LED Torch
9:40PM Brian Lam | Joining its brethren the compass, tape measure and calculator-ruler watch is this torch watch. Is it an official Stanley gadget? I dunno. But I still find it inspired: all watches should have built-in LED torches. More »
Peripherals
USB Wristband Charger Comes, Obviously, From Brando
7:40PM Dan Nosowitz | Brando, master of USB stocking stuffers (both literally and figuratively, probably) introduces another one that’s a little useful and a lot dorky: The USB wristband gadget charger. It is, I guarantee you, exactly what you think it is. More »
Gadgets