US technology manufacturer Apple has revealed that it's working on functionality that'd allow you to unlock doors using your mobile phone or a similar gadget. The hardware and software giant filed a patent (PDF link) for a device that uses near-field...

Those with high self esteem might well like Firebox's latest offering - Minimee keychains.

Made to order, these individually crafted dolls are created to depict you exactly from a good quality image you supply as you order.

Minimee...

There are tons of options out there for retro gameplay, but we are particularly taken with this teeny handheld, styled after the classic GameBoy.

Firebox are offering three versions of the device, each with a different Nintendo title, so...

So this leaf-shaped leather key ring is quite nice looking, but it has hidden depth in that it boasts an integrated speaker.

Available from Bird Electron, which is a Japanese store, this decidedly odd device has an audio jack so can be used...

The coolest thing about this exact replica LEGO piece, made of aluminium, is that as well as using it as a keyring, it will fit other LEGO bricks, so you could build it into your next creation. Available now from $11.99, there are engraving options for...

Gadget4All is offering this light bulb keychain that has 8GB internal memory for $54.00. Illuminating...

Show your love of all things Wii by sporting this $8 keyring.

It won't do anything, but it's 3-inches long! And it looks just like a Wiimote!

You know you want one...

This sub-£20 digi-frame keychain comes complete with photo squishing software that allows upto 190 pics on the 8MB memory to be displayed on the 1.1-inch screen. Available now in red and black.

We are not entirely sure if this is just a concept, or an actual product, but it's such a clever one in its utter simplicity that we are gobsmacked.

The "I Call Me" can be used as a keyring and at a single press calls your mobile phone....

We realise this is verging on the ridiculous - but it is nearly Hallowe'en.

Available in Japan, that alerts the user when it detects magnetic field alterations or body temperature fluctuations.

It glows different colours and...

Transcend has announced its latest USB flash drive, the fashionable JetFlash V90 "Classic" keychain USB flash drive, available up to 4GB.

With a metallic swirl pattern that apparently appears to move when light catches it at different angles,...

When you played Monopoly as a kid, did your friends and siblings always force you to be the boot when you really, really wanted to be the dog?

Redress the balance, and put those old issues to rest with these cool Monopoly marker keyrings....

Available with "Geek" or personalised with your chosen moniker, these keyrings or zipper pulls are $3.50 each on sale on Etsy now - but hurry if you like 'cos we doubt they'll be there for long...

Turn your little shuffle into a classy leather keyring with this dinky case. Specially designed so you can access all the bits you need to, the leather protects your 'pod from the keys.

What better place for a geek to put their house keys than on a "Home" key keychain?

Also available as either "Enter" or "Insert" we can see where they're going with that theme.

Wonder if anyone's thought of a witty use for spare...