Gizmodo: keyring

Hijo de Puta Keychain Makes Me Teary With Nostalgia

Jesus Diaz — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Amigos de Gizmodo, here's a must-have gadget for any tourists wanting to cause a lasting sensation in Spanish-speaking countries: a keychain that emits useful expressions that will open doors everywhere you go.

With the Palabra Graciosa (Gracious Word) keyring, you will not need to learn Spanish. Capable of saying "Hijo de Puta", "Comemierda", "Cabrón" and "Maricón" at the push of a button, this will work to start conversations, call friends, order a beer, express your love, and even defend yourself in any civil debate. I know, because I'm from Spain and three out of every four words I say are in that list.

As a bonus, for a way to learn the multiple uses of the expression "Hijo de Puta", check this video, which is also a homage to our beloved Mr. T.

Yes, I know, I need a vacation. [Prankplace via BBGadgets]

Aexea KeyXpress Data Key Flashdrive Could Hide on Your Key Ring

Kit Eaton — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:02:00 EDT

Brando's Aexea KeyXpress flash drives are designed to really make key-ring data portability true: they're shaped like keys, and are about as thin as your average door or car key (about 0.12-inches thin.) They're in three colors, have 4GB of flash storage aboard, come with a similarly tiny lanyard and that's about all you need to know. Oh: they cost $27. [Brando]

Precious Metal Cover Makes Jewelry of Apple Bluetooth Headset

Kit Eaton — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:14:00 EDT

Apple's Bluetooth headset is already small and stylish, but designer Andi Monn has come up with a way of adding to it that also improves its utility. His headset "sleds" slide over the device and turn it into techy jewelry, of a sort. Plus they let you carry the gizmo around without wearing it in your ear, and thus you avoid looking overly geeky. The headset is held inside magnetically, and the sleds come with a keyring so you can carry it around discretely, if that's your fancy. However, since they're available in high-grade brushed steel, .925 Sterling silver (or other precious metals, on request) and cost around $253, then hiding them in your pocket is probably the last thing you want to do. [Technabob]

Bush Office Countdown Keyring

Jason Chen — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:00:57 EDT

We'll leave the political debate for our concerned citizen cousins over at Wonkette, but here's a Backwards Bush keychain that counts down the days he has left in office. So if you're the kind of person who really needs to know exactly how much time is left until we need a new president, here ya go. Personally, we'd enjoy a lunchtime countdown keychain much more. Mmmmm, lunch. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Topplebush via Nerd Approved]

Neon Glowring: Radioactive Solution to Lost Keys

Charlie White — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:31:05 EDT

Always losing your keys? Turn off the lights and you'll instantly see them with the Neon Glowring key ring, and it doesn't even need batteries. That's because it works with a Gaseous Tritium Light Source (GTLS). Uh-oh. Isn't that radioactive? Yep, that's why it doesn't need batteries, and its glow will be visible for up to 20 feet for the next 10 years.

Funny, but you can't buy one of these in the UK because it's radioactive. But it's not that radioactive. Is it? Not sure we'd want to have one of these around. It'll cost you $17.34 to see if the thing burns a hole in your leg.

Glowring Neon Green [Boy's Stuff, via Shiny Shiny]