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    Thanko doesn't stop, now sells USB cat paw gloves

    Serkan Toto

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    Dr. Serkan Toto is an independent consultant and advisor focusing on Japan’s web, mobile and social gaming industries. Based in Tokyo, he works together with financial institutions and startups worldwide. Serkan has been the Japan contributor for TechCrunch.com since 2008. He is sept-lingual, holds an MBA and is a PhD in economics. → Learn More

    Monday, December 7th, 2009
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    Tokyo’s best gadget maker Thanko seems to be on a roll this winter. They already released a couple of USB-powered slippers, gloves and similar crap gadgets. Their newest offering is the Nekotan, a pair of USB-powered black cat paw gloves [JP]. No, I don’t get it either.

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    The “purpose” of this gadget is to keep your hand warm while you’re near a computer (or anything else sporting a USB connection) and look cute at the same time. But it actually heats up only a certain part of your hand (highlighted in the picture above).

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    Thanko is already selling the gloves on their Japanese web site. Head over to Geek Stuff 4 U in case you’re interested in getting a bizarre Christmas present but live outside this country (price: $32.75 plus shipping).

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