What in the hell is this thing?

[ultimatebob]

I keep seeing pictures of this "product" in the ad box on my iPhone. I have no idea what it's supposed to be... an Lightning to mini Displayport adapter, perhaps?

It almost looks like it's for a office phone wired headset jack, doesn't it?



Is this even a real product, or is it just clickbait? If you click on the ad (of course), this isn't one of the products listed for sale.

 

[TheStu]

Looks like a USB-A port sans shield on the other side. No idea why it flips down like that, what's the point?

 

[ultimatebob]

I found it thanks to Google reverse image search. It's called a Wondercube.

It's basically an overpriced ($45) USB mini sync cable that you can also use as a phone stand or plug in a 9V battery into for extra runtime.

https://www.thewondercube.com/

It's kinda weird that the clickbait advertisers stole the image for their own "check out these new products filled with referral links" blog spam.

 

[Zaap]

All things considered, that's actually pretty cool. Don't want or need one but if it doesn't cost a stupid fortune isn't a bad idea.

 

[rsutoratosu]

To bring this back from the dead.. I clickon this thread because of the title, lol.. I actually have one. it was one of those indiegogo project deals.. Was for emergency use only.. i think my kids lost mine.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wondercube-8-mobile-essentials-in-one-cubic-inch#/ original project in may 2015.. that was a long time ago

 

[Ichinisan]

I use Adblock Plus (content blocker for Safari) on my iPhone.