We've seen some amusing attempts at lip-syncing in our time (virtually every Top of the Pops performance in history springs to mind) but Tengu takes the techno-cake. This USB-powered desktop companion sits by your computer making different faces according to its mood. But here's the good bit: Tengu lip-syncs to the music it hears so it looks like its singing along. Daft, eh!

Bright LEDs in Tengu's sleek rectangular face respond to any sound, so as well as gurning away to the music you play, this hip little square also moves its lips as you merrily type away. Tengu will even lip sync as you speak (although chatting to a USB peripheral, albeit an über-stylish one, is not something we'd recommend).


To activate Tengu simply blow. You heard, blow. Then all you have to do is make some noise. Yes, we know it's all a bit strange but that's the idea. Believe us, once you witness Tengu's cute facial contortions you'll be totally mesmerised. Work? What work?

Unlike other USB peripherals Tengu can't make the tea, backup files or even make the day go faster. In fact Tengu doesn't really do that much at all. But seeing as you've got enough time to fritter away the day reading this nonsense, neither do you. It's a win-win scenario any way you slice it.

With over 14 different facial expressions, Tengu is infinitely more emotive than your average office bod and is guaranteed to cheer you up every time you clap eyes on it. Of course there are other, more useful ways to employ your USB ports but none of them combine music, miming and dodgy face-pulling. And if that's not reason enough to hit the Buy button we don't know what is.


Tengu All Stars
If you think Tengu’s a bit of a square, think again. Because everyone’s favourite lip-syncing desktop companion has had a bit of a makeover. It really is amazing what a mop of unrealistic comedy hair can do for you – just ask Sir Elton.

Tengu All Stars are Tengu characters with massive hairstyles and their own special stickers that reference different musical styles, from punk to glam. Simply pop on the squishy 3D ‘do’ and get busy with the stickers. There are safety pins, ‘taches, shades, peace signs and more. It’s just like being a manipulative music impresario, only you won’t have to wear your trousers round your neck and hang out with Sinitta. Nice.

Choose from Rotten the punk, Stardust the glamchild and Woodstock the hippy. (Susan the hairy angel is currently unavailable. Because we made her up).