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KeyProp: A Key-Sized Smartphone Stand

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The KeyProp is a super portable smartphone stand that you can take with you anywhere right on your keyring. In fact, it’s just like a key except that the teeth actually fit into either a 3.5mm headphone jack or lightning connector and it props up your phone. To adjust the angle, just slip more keys underneath it. The KeyProp is made of durable polycarbonate with a rubberized exterior and designed to fit almost any smartphone, even with cases on. Currently it’s a KickStarter project but at press time it seems likely to make it to production.

KeyProp: A Key-Sized Smartphone Stand

Korg announces Volca analog synth series, we go eyes-on

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Korg announces Volca analog synth series, we go eyeson

Korg's love of the mini-analog synth clearly remains strong as it's added three more new ones to the fold -- the Volca Beat, Volca Bass and Volca Keys (the clue to what they do is in the names). While some firms take a pro product and work down, making cheaper versions, Korg seems to take a different approach. It did the stripping-back thing when it launched its popular Monotron synth. Since then, it's incrementally developed it back up into a whole category of its own, the latest iteration of which we apparently see before us here. The trio of mini-synths clearly take inspiration from the Monotribe groovebox that came before them, but are a step up in terms of design. Brushed metal finishes give them a vintage, almost Stylophone feel. The Volca Bass, in particular, looks almost too much like the legendary Roland TB-303 to be coincidence, and if we didn't know better, we'd say the color scheme of the Beat echoes the TR-808. As we happened to be in Frankfurt, we couldn't resist getting out hands on them, or as you'll see past the break, at least trying to.

Gallery: Korg Volca series eyes-on

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Naked Lady Shaped Keys

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Because a key can’t just be key-shaped anymore, Good Worth & Co. sells a series of various shaped keys, including the Heads & Tails naked lady. That means boobies AND butt. Double whammy! Seriously though, if you’re getting your naked lady fix from a very simple picture inscribed on a key, then… you’re probably a thirteen year old boy. A thirteen year old boy who has never heard of the internet.

This Is How Keys Work

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We always look at lockpicking tools and rank them right up there alongside magician’s tools; it’s hard to understand how they work if you don’t get how locks themselves work. And then a little GIF comes by and suddenly it all makes sense. Oh, we’re not saying we’d be any more able to pick a lock now that we’ve seen this animation, because knowledge doesn’t equal skill, but we’re sure happy we finally get it. Aren’t you?

VIA [ Gizmodo ]

Cufflinks Feature Handcuff Key

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If you’re in handcuffs, there’s a chance you’re in them for a good reason and trying to get out of them may end up getting you shot. So, don’t be breaking the law, yeah? But if, let’s say, you’re in cuffs for more benign reasons and want to get out of them, the Sparrows Uncuff Link will help you to freedom. It features a key in one of the pivoting arms that allegedly opens pretty much all Standard Hand cuffs. Of course the act of reaching for them with your hands tied behind your back requires some dexterity, but there you have it. At least you know you can pull some James Bond-like stuff next time the need arises.

$60.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ BoingBoing ]


This Key’s Got Bad Attitude On Lock

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This is the Go F*** Yourself Key. Just kidding, it’s called the Best Wishes Key, but c’mon! It’s a key that’s giving you the middle finger so… basically the worst wish. I can read between the lines! Brought to us by Goodworth & Co., the brass key is made to fit all Kwikset K1 locks, whatever that means! You know what I think? If you’re so much of a tough guy that even your keys are flippin’ the bird, then why do you even NEED a key? Just kick down the damn door like a real bad ass!

Wall Mounted House Key Holder

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It’s a little house to hold your keys. The House Key Holder Wall Mounted House Key Holder mounts on your wall and you insert your key in to hold it. What we like about this is that it’s not a hook, so that when you take your key out of your lock you can insert it right into this key holder without having to maneuver your keyring around. A magnet inside helps keep the key secured. It hangs your keys in a really cute style and you could line a few up for a nice arrangement or even paint it maybe.

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Wall Mounted House Key Holder


Bang Bang! Open Up! Gun Shaped Key Covers

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These are gun-shaped key covers. For $20 you get a pack of 2, including a pistol and magnum style gun. Cool! But let’s be real here — if you’ve got a gun, why not just shoot down the door? Blow a hole through that sucker and enter! No key necessary. Now I know what you’re thinking, and the answer is yes, that mentality is exactly why I’m not allowed to carry firearms. I tried to turn off my TV with a shotgun!

iMpulse Lets You Get Your Game On–And Finds Your Keys, to Boot!

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The popularity of mobile devices like the iPad and iPhone has made mobile gaming even more popular. Capitalizing on that is the iMpulse Bluetooth controller, which functions as both a game controller and key finder. It’s not just for the iOS devices either, because it’s also perfectly compatible with the Android.

The iMpulse’s compact size makes it easy to attach to your keychain, so you can take it with you anywhere and whip it out when you’re ready to play, anytime you want to. It also functions as a key finder in cases when you happen to misplace your keys. Just fire up the iMpulse key finder app on your phone, hit ‘Locate’, and the iMpulse will sound an alarm so you can locate it (and your keys.)

Hit the jump for a video showing off the iMpulse in action!

iMpulse is currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where you can get one of your very own for a minimum pledge of $30.


LibeTech Uses QR Codes as Door Keys: Convenient or Dangerous?

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Mobile phones are making a lot of things obsolete – payphones, maps, privacy – because of cheap and easy to use apps. A new open source technology might add keys – and keychains, and locksmiths – to the cellphone hit list. Called LibeTech, the system enables QR codes to be used as door keys.

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LibeTech was developed by Jeremy Blum and 3 other students from Cornell during their senior year. The system is very simple to use. Say you have a hotel reservation. All you have to do is go to a website, log in and the hotel will send you a QR code.

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When you get to your room, just show the QR code to the webcam at the door and you’re in. You don’t even need to own the latest smartphone to do this; any phone or gadget that can store and show the image of the code will suffice.

Of course, the convenience is a double-edged sword: someone could easily take a copy of your code. Imagine keys to entire hotels being shared on torrent sites. After much thought and consultation with fellow nerds, Blum and his colleagues have decided to make their technology open source instead of building a commercial product based around it. If you want to modernize your doors, head to Blum’s website for more details and links to the necessary code.

[via Hack A Day]