This USB recorder is your next everyday carry essential

The human brain is a funny thing. You can give it plenty of sleep, but when you're hours away from the weekend, it's virtually impossible to stay focused. Unfortunately, the world doesn't stop just because your brain has checked out, but you can still ensure you don't miss any important details thanks to the Uqique USB Recorder With Playback, available in the Boing Boing store for $21.99.

Smaller than most flash drives, this pocket-sized recorder gives you the ability to capture important details at a moment's notice. Whether you're stuck in an afternoon lecture or a meeting at work, you can whip this device out, record what you need, and play it back when you're ready to focus. It's engineered with intelligent noise cut filtering and voice amplification to ensure you get a clear recording from any angle, and it's rated to last 10 hours on a single charge.

Of course, there has to be more to this device for it to merit a spot in your pocket's shrinking real estate. In addition to capturing audio, the recorder doubles as an 8GB flash drive, so you can move important files in a pinch. Plus, it can even play music, letting you enjoy your favorite tunes without having to kill your phone's battery.

The Uqique USB Recorder With Playback normally retails for $26.99, but you can get it in the Boing Boing store today for $21.99, saving nearly 20 percent off the usual price.