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Kingston pushes the limits of “flash drives” with the DataTraveler Ultimate GT, a shock-resistant USB 3.0 drive with either 1TB or 2TB of storage capacity. It’ll be available 2/2016 for what will surely be an unholy price.

Retro gaming company Hyperkin applies its design sensibilities to a computer keyboard. This mechanical USB keyboard features super clicky backlit Gaote Blue switches, and has a grey and blue color scheme reminiscent of the classic Super Nintendo console and controller.

It looks like the creators of this throwback boombox just dusted off plans from an old ’80s model. But this one has one big difference. In addition to its AM/FM/shortwave radio and cassette player, it can convert your old mixtapes to MP3s via SD card or flash drive.

Convert any car into KITT from Knight Rider with this officially-licensed gadget from ThinkGeek. It not only lights up and plays sounds and phrases from the classic ’80s show, but doubles as a dual-port USB charger, with one 2.1A and one 1.0A port.

Massdrop has a group buy for mini USB/micro USB-to-USB cables that are wrapped in braided nylon. Each cable measures 4ft long and has gold-plated connectors with heat-shrink protective sleeves. Available in eight colorways.

Apple is inexplicably phasing out its MagSafe cable, so we’re glad that companies like Griffin are picking up the slack. The BreakSafe is a breakaway power cable for USB Type-C devices such as the MacBook and the Nexus 6P.

Despite its tacky name, the Seagate Innov8 does represent a leap forward in external hard drive technology. The 8TB drive uses just a single USB-C cable for both data transfer and power. It measures 8″x 5″x 1″ and weighs 0.33lb. Drops 4/2016 for $350.

A pen that combines several useful functions in one pocket-sized device. In addition to working as a ballpoint pen, it’s got a 16GB flash drive, a phone charging cable (Lightning or MicroUSB), a 1000mAh battery, and a capacitive stylus built in. Save 30% in The Awesomer Shop.

A plug-and-play USB accessory that emulates touchscreen input on Windows 8 and Windows 10 laptops with 15.6″ screens. AirBar projects an invisible light field to detect input, which means you can use a variety of objects to interact with your screen.

A USB hub for the new MacBook and other computers with a USB-C port. It has a USB-C charging port, four USB 2.0 ports and a Mini DisplayPort that can output 4K at 30Hz and 1080p at 60Hz. It also has a wraparound LED charging indicator.

Satechi’s compact USB Type-C Hub has three USB 3.0 Type-A ports, an SD card slot and a microSD card slot. Its size has some trade offs though. You can’t charge the new MacBook while this is plugged in, and it doesn’t supply enough power for tablets or external drives.

An ergonomic, programmable and mechanical USB keyboard. The UHK can be split into two for a comfortable typing experience. It has four key layers, uses Cherry MX switches and stores key layouts in its internal memory so they will work with any computer.

Winnergear claims its MicFlip is the world’s first microUSB cable to be reversible on both ends, i.e. you can insert its USB connector and microUSB connector to their respective ports with either side facing up.

The Base Plop lets you connect up to four SSDs to a PC via USB 3.0. It also has four USB ports. It works only with the Mobile Plop USB SSD enclosure though. You can buy the Mobile Plops separately or pledge for a bundle as a reward.

This chunky USB-C Dock trades a single USB-C port for five USB 3.1 ports (four USB-A and one USB-C), an HDMI port, an SD slot, an Ethernet port, audio in and audio out. It also has an 80W power adapter to power connected USB devices.

Big Hero 6 fans will want to get their credit cards out now for this officially-licensed – and officially adorable LED lamp based on our bulbous hero Baymax. It’s USB powered, and has several light modes, including one to help you drift off to sleep.

Brease lets you use USB storage devices – external hard drives, flash drives and even NAS – to backup files and access them over the Internet. You can unplug those drives anytime and use them separately. DLNA support is in the works.

A portable USB hub for the new MacBook and other PCs with USB-C connections. The Hub+ has two USB-C ports, three USB 2.0 ports, a miniDisplayPort 1.2 port, an SD card reader and a 400mAh battery for emergency charging.

From the makers of the SnapRays outlet light. Unlike existing USB outlets, the SnapPower replaces just your wall outlet’s faceplate, making it much easier to install. Available in two designs and three colors.

The perfect way to charge your iPhone, letting you interact with the screen on your smartphone while it’s docked. The 24″ gooseneck is stiff, yet bendy, and has a lightning connector on one end, and USB on the other. Save 28% off MSRP.

Gonglue Jiang has partnered with cable maker Vojotech to turn his award-winning concept for a USB cable with a built-in USB port into an actual product. InfiniteUSB will be available with a microUSB, Lightning or a female USB connector.

A small adapter that turns your gadget’s USB head into a reversible one, so it will go into a USB port no matter which side is on top. It comes in packs of three – two black and one white. Ryo also has a reversible flash drive.

The VisionTek 900718 houses a desktop-caliber SSD in a durable aluminum housing. It’s USB 2.0-compatible and can get up to 455MB/s read and 440MB/s write speed when used with a USB 3.0 port. Available in 120GB and 240GB.