We like convergence. And Samsung’s latest point and shoot doesn’t disappoint. The PL90 features a 12.2 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD in back and a 640 x 480 movie mode with 30fps and 15fps options.

The most interesting thing however is the integrated USB plug, which eliminates the need for a USB cable. This model is heavy in automated features, which newcomers will love. It’s available next month for $149.99 if you are interested.

Every once in a while a truly useful USB-powered device comes along, and this time it’s the USB Stapler Hub from Thanko. It retails for about $35 and is powered by 3 AAA batteries while also giving you a 4-port USB 2.0 hub.

Spare ports and a stapler all in one. It should save you some desk space on your office desk. You’ll be a stapling fool and all your office buddies will want one.

Are you a fan of plugs? Do you like to plug things in and pull them out again because it gives you a rush? Well, you obviously have problems, but maybe these flash drives can satisfy your urge to plug one thing into another thing.

These new Elecom USB Flash Drives are designed to look like wall plugs and come in 4GB capacities. You can get them in your choice of black, blue, green or pink and even include extra data encryption software.

SanDisk claims that its Cruzer Blade is the world’s smallest USB flash drive. We believe it. The drive is “about the size of a standard size paper clip and weighing approximately the same as a penny.”

It’s perfect for hanging from your keyring, when not getting lost in the folds of your couch and such. It’s available in capacities from 2GB to 16GB, with prices from $14.99 to $77.99. When they say small they mean small, just not in price.

I spent the first decade after I left college working in the hospital. The thing you always have to worry about there are germs making you sick and spreading them to other people that you see.

Every hospital I have ever seen used UV light to kill airborne germs, the tech is known to work well. A new gadget has turned up called the UVmini that uses this tech to kill germs on your toothbrush.

If your laptop has both the USB port and the power, Plextor has a new device to bring Blu-Ray to your machine. The new PX-B120U is a USB-powered BD-ROM drive, which plays Blu-ray movies and even goes a step further with the ability to burn DVDs and CDs.

Those features are nothing special. It’s the ability to function entirely from USB power that we like. The device can also be converted into a living room player when connected to the forthcoming PlexMedia. At just $99.99 it is very tempting.

Plugging in USB devices can be tricky if you aren’t paying attention or are in low light. The Flipper USB connector however allows you to plug in your device in either orientation, up or down. The design has some advantages over traditional USB devices, since you can plug in your USB device without even thinking about it.

The Flipper USB connector also comes with spare connections in case you have damage on one side of the connector, you can just flip the connector over and use the other side. Pretty clever solution.

We’ve seen these mailbox type email alert gadgets before, but this one is tiny enough to be cute and useful. The USB Mail Box Friends Alert is an $18 device that plugs into your USB port, where it will monitor your email, Twitter, and Facebook accounts using its companion software.

The mailbox lights up red or green to notify you of an update. Also, upping the cute factor, the little plastic flag will actually raise. It supports Windows 7, Vista, and XP.

A cigarette lighter is a handy thing to carry around with you, even if you are not a smoker. This cigarette lighter is powered by USB, so it doesn’t even require any flammable lighter fluid. It works by using a pair of nichrome style red hot wires that will light your smoke just like that.

It also features a UV light, you know, in case you need to identify counterfeit money or inspect your hotel room bed or something.

Looking for a manly flash drive that you can put in your toolbox? Look no further. It won’t cut pipes, but it will hold your data. This USB flash drive comes in 2, 4 and 8GB capacities.

Great for plumbers and construction workers. And fans of question mark looking flash drives. They could have at least made it capable of cutting real pipe. Oh well.

Here’s another alternative to keep your gadgets charged up. The new USB power supply from Sony saves you the trouble of finding a USB port or other source to charge your power hungry gadget.

It will work with multiple phones, media players and many other devices. It sports a dual module design with one input for charging and a detachable power supply that contributes to the portability of the device. All you need to get juiced up is your USB cable.

The USB Itching Removal Instrument from Brando aims to help you scratch that annoying itch. Should you get an itch, just whip out your USB Itching Removal Instrument, plug it into your PC and scratch that itch.

It also works using 4 AAA batteries. Or you could just itch it yourself. It supposedly works using electronic and optical spectrum technology. This is basically a $15 device for those who don’t know how to buy a $0.99 back scratcher.

There are lots of people out there who like to keep a flash drive on them at all times. The problem is that many folks forget to take one with them that isn’t small enough to fit in a purse, wallet, or on a keychain.

Active Media Products has announced a new USB flash drive called the Key Drive that is made from metal and shaped like a house key. The Key Drive has exposed USB contacts and is only 3mm thick.

If you miss the days of typing away at a slow speed on old typewriters, you can now relive those days on your computer. These retro typewriters have been converted into USB keyboards. They come from Jack Zylkin of usbtypewriters.

He takes old typewriters and converts them into keyboards you can use with modern computers. Pretty damn cool right? A fully-modded USB typewriter will cost you about $400 to $500, or Jack can take your old typewriter and convert it for you for $200.

Check out this odd laptop docking station. The Notebook USB Audio Station features a universal design for Mac and PC. Basically it props your machine up on a pair of 8-watt speakers, giving you an elevated stand and improved sound.

Wait. There’s more. There’s also a three-port powered USB hub on board so you can keep everything charged up. It can be had for under $60, but for the moment it’s only available on the company’s website and in Apple stores.