USB Plasma Ball

A classic plasma globe updated to run off USB-A, so your desk can have controllable lightning without hunting for a wall wart.

• USB-A powered desktop plasma lamp
• Touch the glass to pull the filaments
• On/off switch on the base
• About 5.5" tall with 4" base
• No software, just plug in

$15.99

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Why this is oddly genius

Every 80s science classroom had one of these. This one plugs into your laptop charger and still makes visitors poke the glass like raccoons. It is not productive. It is deeply good for morale.

Specs & details

• Glass sphere on USB base
• About 4" diameter base x 5.5" tall
• 4 ft USB cable
• On/off switch