There is no shortage of tiny USB charging and sync cables available for your smartphone, but the makers of the aptly-named WonderCube have managed to squeeze a surprising amount of functionality into a tiny one-inch cube you'll never want to leave home without.
The
WonderCube is smaller than most keychains, but does far more than remind
you about your trip to Florida a decade ago. One side of the cube is
covered in a grippy material so that it can be used as a stand to perch
your phone at the perfect angle for watching videos. Or you can use it
as a compact flashlight with its built-in LED.
But
unfolding the WonderCube reveals its best-kept secrets. One side has a
Lightning or microUSB connector while the other has standard USB
allowing you to charge a smartphone or tablet when connected to a power
adapter, or sync the device with a computer. The USB port even has a
slot for a microSD card letting you use the cube as a card reader, or as
a way to back up data from your mobile device—if supported.
And
for those times when your smartphone is nearly dead and there's no
outlet or computer to be found, the top of the WonderCube opens to
reveal an adapter letting you use a common 9-volt battery to revive your
device. It's a last resort for a dying phone, but there's certainly some peace of mind knowing it's an option.
The
WonderCube is available through an Indiegogo campaign that launched
today, and the first 100 backers can pre-order the tiny wonder for just
$40. But if you'd rather hold off on committing any money until the cube
is officially shipping, it will cost you $70 instead. So despite the
risks, this might be one of those crowdfunding campaigns you'll want to
jump on now instead of later. [Indiegogo - WonderCube]
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