No, the USB Heating Kneepads are not the bees knees. Keeping your hands and feet warm we can understand, but knees? Just wear a really long and thick pair of pants if you're so averse to winter temperatures, or at least have a set of long johns to keep you warm and toasty inside instead of wasting $28 on the USB Heating Kneepads. Apparently, this device comes with an external battery that can be juiced up when plugged to a USB port, it also can be charged via a wall outlet.

Cloud Engine has shown us the next-generation Pogoplug. The multimedia sharing device uses a new beautiful industrial design that allows it to expand significantly from the first model: it is now possible to connect four USB hard drives to increase the storage capacity to several Terabytes. This great for edgy consumers, but also for independent professionals and small businesses.

The software has also been improved too: Pogoplug can now automatically synchronize files from connected computers. Organizing photos and videos has been simplified as well, and the demo that we've seen was very convincing. Video support has not been forgotten, and Pogoplug 2 is smart enough to convert most video formats (except AVCHD for now) into mp4 for streaming and sharing. The front-end web interface is nice and clean. If you really want to go overboard, it is possible to install several Pogoplugs and create your own cloud.

We know that the devices are on their way right now by plane and boat, so Pogoplugs are scheduled to ship in December. The price? $129

Sharkoon of Germany's SATA hard drive station boasts USB 3.0 connectivity, where the Sharkoon SATA Quickport USB 3.0 aims to ease the passage of cloning, migration and forensic drive analysis in a speedier manner. After all, USB 2.0 drive stations are all the rage these days where such functions are concerned, so seeing USB 3.0 hit the scene is exciting news indeed - who doesn't want a ten-fold increase in performance anyways? Both 2.5" and 3.5" drives are supported for maximum compatibility. Expect the Sharkoon SATA Quickport USB 3.0 to hit the market for approximately $73.

How about a USB-powered device that not only keeps your drink nice and warm long after you've made it, but also stirs the drink so that its contents will not settle, keeping it fresh tasting always? That's what the USB Whirl Wind Warmer Cup is all about, where it even protects your freshly pressed white shirt from stains with a built-in lid while the rechargeable battery gets to work. It will keep your favorite hot beverage warm at around 40 degrees Celsius, retailing for $37 a pop.

Wink claims that their 16GB flash drive is the smallest on the planet, and check out just how small it is in the comparison image which shows it sitting nicely beside a standard dice. Perhaps, just perhaps, this could be a gamble that pays off, but carrying something that small always lends a risk of one losing all the precious data stored within.

It is Friday the 13th today, and while some of us out there who are worried about running into a whole lot of bad luck, here's some good news - Corsair has announced two new Flash Survivor GT USB flash drives which ought to be able to handle any calamity that comes your way this day. Available in 32GB and 64GB capacities, you get a similar ultra-durable metal housing to make sure your precious data inside remains safe and sound from external shocks and drops, augmented by a molded, shock-dampening collar and EPDM seal that boasts water-resistance to a depth of 200 meters.

Thanko knows that for most of us, the cold chill of the winter could get rather unbearable at times, which is why they've come up with a slew of USB warming devices in the past. Fast forward to today and they're still banking on the same premise albeit with a slightly different strategy with the USB Dinosaur Warmer Slipper that is huge enough to fit both feet inside, or even to let your cat sleep snugly within.

The Sun Drive keychain is very different from most other keychains since this model sports a USB solar charger that allows you to juice up a range of USB-powered devices on-the-go. Even though it is small in size, it is still able to offer up to 35 hours of juice for most portable devices, or roughly the equivalent of 100 minutes of talk time on your cellphone. Apart from that, it can carry vital information within thanks to a choice of 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacity within. Prices start from a surprisingly affordable $23 a pop.

The winter cold can be quite unforgiving on your skin, which is why having a humidifier in your home is always a good thing. Check out this new can-Shaped USB humidifier that resembles a beer can, but it will make sure that the air your breathe in will be clean and fresh - at least to the best of its ability. Just don't store this in your fridge or have someone else mistakenly throw it away, thinking it is trash.

IronKey has announced its D200 secure USB device that comes with high security, remote update capabilities and low total cost of ownership for added peace of mind, where the D200 drives will target workers who store, transport and share large amounts of data regardless of whether they're in the office or in the field. Features of the IronKey D200 include new policy enforcement, usability and field-maintenance capabilities, dual-channel architecture enables rapid data transfer rates, a strong authentication token, secure management of encryption keys and can defend itself against physical, malware and password attacks. [Press Release]

Sanwa's latest USB mousepad does much more than you would expect in addition to making sure your pansy mouse has a fancy, smooth place to glide over. This device will also boast a multi-slot memory card reader that handles SD and Memory Stick formats of all sorts, alongside a storage compartment for you to stash away those memory cards on your travels. An 80cm retractable USB cable makes it a snap to pack when you move around. Sounds like a pretty good deal if the price is right, eh?

Thanko's latest device would be the USB ultrasonic cleaner, where you will need to make sure that there are at least a couple of USB ports available before you get started. This lets you clean your bling during office hours, giving those pair of earrings a nice, shiny glow over the course of your lunch. It offers sonic vibration of up to 5800 waves per minute to make sure your jewelry remain spick and span.

ProtoDojo is the genius behind this NES controller flash drive that is not only able to tote around your favorite content everywhere you go, it also comes equipped with an ingenious security measure that requires one to be a true NES veteran in order to figure out the method of mounting the drive. Here's a major clue - it comprises of the classic Konami code, making all Contra fans sit up and take notice almost immediately.

The Cables To Go Wireless USB Superbooster Extender works by letting you hook up a USB device wirelessly to your computer, as long as it remains within a 150 foot radius. Apart from that, there is no need to deal with 'line of sight' requirements that are found in other wireless USB technologies, making this an ideal addition to your SOHO or home if you happen to live it up in terms of a wireless lifestyle. Expect the Cables To Go Wireless USB Superbooster Extender to retail for $189.99, where it will come with a host adapter and one device adapter.