We scoured the Web for the world's wackiest USB-powered gadgets to dress up and differentiate your desktop or cubicle - and annoy entertain coworkers. These 20 gizmos, from cubicle stink-busters to toasters that print the morning news on your breakfast, could lower the stress quotient at even the highest-pressure offices.
By Al Sacco
Distributor: GadgetShop.com
Price: £9.99 (roughly US$14.50)
What It Is: A burly—if very tiny—gentleman dressed to the nines and ready to bark warnings whenever unwanted visitors near your computer. A motion sensor in his coat triggers audio, which includes such gems as "You're cruisin' for a bruisin'" and "Come on over 'ere if you think you're hard enough."
Why You Want It: You've always wanted to set up surveillance on the cleaning guy who keeps rearranging the materials on your desk. Just imagine the look on the culprit's face when out of nowhere your bouncer growls "Not today, mate."
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