Alright, it’s official, the USB port has finally and completely lost its way, or at least, gadget designers have loosened too many of their screws over USB. Meet the latest evidence of widespread serial port psychosis: the USB Hamster Wheel. As you type, the wheel spins faster and faster. Which would be entertaining for what… maybe 2 or 3 minutes, tops?
Gizmodo concludes their item on it with: “Available for £24.99 ($44.98), which is a bargain compared to prescription anti-depressants.” I don’t know. I think you’d need heavy psychiatric drugs after a few minutes alone with this thing. Gives me the willies just lookin’ at it.