Today’s Around the World Gadget is from Japan. It’s called the Kinniku Mouse, cute huh? Well, not so cute when you see what this thing does! It apparently uses 4 little electrode pads to shock and stimulate your muscles as you work on the computer.
Translated to English, the name of the gadget is “Muscle Mouse.” It uses EMS technology (Electrical Muscle Stiumlation) to relax you for the long hard workday. From the translation it’s hard to see exactly how it’s powered, but it appears to either be from the movement of the mouse, or actually powered by the USB port. (Or a combination of both - the movement of the mouse activated the current which is powered by the USB port). The Japanese come up with some cool stuff!
Read on for more pictures of the Muscle Mouse. (more…)
Conveniently I came across this product at the same time my mouse was wearing out and I was finding a need for a new Skype Phone. This product from Vat19 is a very convenient little device, especially for guys on the road like me. Any reduction in the amount of stuff I have to cram in my laptop bag is all right with me! Weighing in at 115g. this little guy will not weigh you down! It’s compatible with many VoIP services such as