Oh, now THIS I need to have. If you’re gonna go wacky with the useless USB widgetry, why not bring office security and Federal law enforcement down on your ass in the process? This official-looking Big Red Button has the…ah… necessary security key and safety toggle switches you’d expect, and a protective cover over The Button so that you don’t let the missiles fly (hallelujah, hallelujah) until you’re ready. If the need to go “nucular” does arise, the unit counts out a four-minute beep sequence so you have time to get to the Executive Bomb Shelter. As The Reg points out: “The unit… conveniently doubles as a four-port USB hub during peacetime.” It’s expected to go on sale later this month in Japan and cost around US$45.
Thanks, Jay!