USB Mug Coffee Tea Cup Warmer, simply plug this device into a spare USB port onto your computer and turn on using the power button. Within seconds you will be able to feel the heat from the warmer and within 2 minutes it will be at the ideal temperature to keep your drinks warm.

The cup warmer can be turned on or off with a separate switch so you can keep all your usb devices connected when you don’t have a cup of tea to keep warm.

• Keep coffee / tea / drink/mug warm, with 4 built-in usb ports.
• Easy installation, no driver required, plug & play
• USB powered, no batteries needed.
• Comes boxed – ready to give as a gift, Dimensions: W 100 x H 20 x D 95mm.

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If you want to USB hub that’s not just practical but also ornamental, take a look at Lacie’s Hud – a seven-port device that’s truly out of the ordinary. Created by French designer Ora-Ïto, it’s both a work of art and a useful computer peripheral. The round base lets it wobble back and forth and the flexible cables mean you can position ports whenever you need them. It supports up to seven devices, works with Windows, Mac and Linux, and uses the fast USB2.0 standard, so it won’t become a speed bottleneck. Every port has its own LED which glows when it’s in use – each a different colour. A version supporting both Firewire and USB is also available if you need more flexible interface options.

Price: £59
Where to buy: www.lacie.com