Who needs clunky combination locks when you can use an app? Zeon Tech has debuted nerdy TARDIS and R2-D2 Smartsafes at the Toy Fair in London that can be unlocked with a smartphone. You just need to download a free app and enter the passcode that you’ve designated. You can’t fit a ton of valuables in them, but then again, I’d feel weird about storing anything expensive in a TARDIS. The models will be out in the UK in June and will retail at £19.99 or around $31.

See a picture of the R2-D2 safe and watch how the safe works in the video after the break.

(Pocket-lint and CNET)

The next time you lose your iPhone, you might need to look for it in 1969 because it could have traveled through time and space thanks to these TARDIS skins.

The skin is available for several gadgets like the iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Nook and the Motorola Droid.

Product Page (Prices Vary via digitalyn)

Something tells me that the sound quality of these MP3 Star Wars speakers will be on par with Vader breathing through his helmet, but you can’t beat the novelty factor. Pre-order for April 2012 in Vader, Fett and Stormtrooper versions.

The Boba Fett and Stormtrooper versions are pictured after the break.

Product Page: Darth Vader / Stormtrooper / Boba Fett ($29.99 via ChipChick)

Smartphones and tablets are surely going to be the hot gifts this holiday, and if you know someone who is a mobile gadget fanatic, these unique gifts will help to round out your shopping list. Don’t feel guilty about enabling their addiction, it’s too late for them anyway. Save yourself.

Cursor stylus

My wife got her first smartphone last week and I caught her holding the phone with one hand and making broad swiping gestures with the other in a motion that was reminiscent of a conductor in front of an orchestra. For some, the transitional road from PCs to touchscreen devices is a bumpy one, which is where the Big Cursor Stylus comes in. It helps ease the transition with familiar arrow and finger cursor designs while allowing for precise movements and a clean, smudge-free screen. $12.99 - Big Cursor via CubicleBot

Powerbag

As someone who works from home but frequently travels to coffee shops and bookstores to get things done, I can tell you from experience that having one of these Powerbags comes in really handy. Basically, it’s a backpack or messenger bag that features a built-in charging system for your tablets and smartphones. It features a 3000 mAh or 6000 mAh internal battery along with a micro connector, mini connector, Apple connector and USB port. The 3000 mAh battery is enough to charge many smartphones two times over, which means I can loiter twice as long. $139.99 to $249.99 - Powerbag

Compubody sock

I’m one of those people who really appreciates when someone takes the time and effort to make a gift themselves — even when the gift that they create is completely ridiculous. Take this Compubody sock for example. It’s a hand-knitted hoodie that fits over your head and a tablet, laptop or smartphone for both warmth and privacy in public spaces. It’s kind of like the 21st-century equivalent of the bunny pajamas Ralphie got from Aunt Clara in “A Christmas Story.” - Instructables via CubicleBot

iHelicopter

If you’ve ever played with a remote-controlled helicopter, you know how fun they can be. The difference is that the iHelicopter can be controlled with your iPhone or select Android devices, so it would be a really fun gift for your smartphone fanatic. Just plug the included IR transmitter into your phone, download the Copter Controller app and start flying. Or, in my case, violently crashing into the furniture and terrifying your pets. $46 - ParamountZone

Grab-It gadget holster

Picture a “lock and load” montage with a nerd stuffing his smartphone, keys, wallet and inhaler into this Grab-It Pack leg-mounted gadget holster. It’skindof like being a commando, right? Now load some fresh batteries into your TV remote andpretend you’re loading a gun clip. You are a one-man army, my friend. The Grab-It Pack was developed by a stuntman to help keep all of his gadgets and tools at the ready. It’s made of water-resistant nylon for extra toughness and it was designed to be ergonomic and comfortable to wear. It’s actually a great gift for photographers, cyclists, handymen the like. $24.95 to $44.95 - Grab-It Pack via Fashionably Geek

Angry Birds speakers

Can’t get enough Angry Birds? I would have thought the backlash would have begun by now, but you can still find it at or near the top of the paid apps in the App Store. If you know someone who’s constantly wasting time on their iPhone or tablet playing the game, you might consider picking up one of these Angry Birds speakers. Despite the red bird having a reputation for being useless, the speaker is actually quite functional. Both the red bird and bomber bird versions have the ability to connect to a mobile device with an auxiliary cable. It also comes with a separate iPhone/iPod/iPad dock. The green pig version, on the other hand, has a built-in helmet dock for the iPod/iPhone. $79.99 to $99.99 - Gear4 via Nerd Approved

Umbrella messenger bag

When it’s wet outside, the Umbrella messenger bag helps keep an umbrella over your head and your hands free for making phone calls, surfing the web on your tablet, holding a coffee or juggling. Plus it features four compartments and a cellphone pocket to carry around all of your portable gadgets. $19.99 - Amazonvia Fashionably Geek

iCade

So someone you know has a state-of-the-art iPad tablet with thousands of console-quality games to choose from. Now let’s dial all of that progress back 30 years or so with the iCade. It turns the iPad into a desktop-sized arcade cabinet that can be used to play over 100 of Atari’s greatest retro hits and a growing list of third-party games. It’s an excellent gift for nostalgic nerds. $79.99 - ThinkGeek via Nerd Approved

SLR lens iPhone mount

The new iPhone 4S and the latest Android phones have pretty formidable cameras nowadays — certainly on par with many point-and-shoots. However, if you know a photographer who scoffs at smartphone cameras, this SLR lens mount for the iPhone could make for a really neat gift. It allows the user to mount Canon EOS or Nikon SLR lenses to an iPhone to give the phone “powerful depth of field and manual focus.” Sure, mounting a $3,000 lens on an iPhone doesn’t make any sense, but it’s all about prestige. This is an all-in-one solution for both smartphone and camera snobs. $249 - Photojojo viaNerd Approved

Wipe t-shirt

You know you’re not supposed to wipe your smudgy smartphone screen on your shirt, but you do it anyway. No need to search for a support group — we all do it. That having been said, what the Wipe Shirt lacks in style it more than makes up for in functionality. That’s because the strips are actually microfiber cloths that are great for wiping off your touchscreens and/or glasses. $89 - Generate via Fashionably Geek

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Our friends at QMx have unveiled a new Warehouse 13 app that allows users to turn their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a Farnsworth for sharing video and audio messages. And believe me, QMx knows something about Farnsworths—they actually make the props for the show.

Features:

• Send and receive videos from fellow agents that look exactly like the messages do on Warehouse 13.
• Send messages fast over *any* Internet connection: WiFi, 3G, CDMA and even EDGE.
• Under deep cover or have an iDevice without a camera? You can send audio-only messages with an oscilloscope effect on-screen that matches your voice!
• Post messages directly to Facebook – or email them directly from your Farnsworth.
• Communicate securely. Only those you invite or those who have invited you can exchange messages with you.
• Receive notifications of new messages – even if the Farnsworth app isn’t active.
• Install the Farnsworth app on multiple devices and your messages will be automatically copied via our server to all devices as you receive them.
• Use the app on most iDevices, including the iPhone GS and up, iPad and iPad 2 (pixel-doubled graphics) and the iPod G4.
• Check out the real-time shadow effects: They move as your iDevice moves.
• Get messages directly from Warehouse 13! Artie has been known to check up on new agents in the field. And you never know when you might get an assignment from Claudia. Don’t be hurt if she calls you a noob. That’s a term of endearment. No, really.

The Warehouse 13 Farnsworth app is available now in the App Store for $0.99.

ThinkGeek took its inspiration from the HAL 9000 and some of Siri’s crazy voice commands to develop the IRIS 9000—a voice control module that turns your iPhone 4S into a hands-free Siri controller. From the product page:

Simply place your iPhone into the Iris 9000 cradle and use the included micro remote to trigger Siri up to 50 feet away. Just tap the Iris 9000 remote button once, listen for the Siri chime, and speak your command. The built in mic on the Iris 9000 picks up your voice from across the room and the embedded speaker amplifies Siri’s spoken responses. You can also make and receive calls using the Iris 9000 like a standard speakerphone. Oh and did we mention that Iris 9000′s glowing eye flickers along with Siri’s voice? How’s that for amazing Buckaroo Banzai future tech?

So awesome…as long as it doesn’t try and kill you. Look for the IRIS 9000 to debut in 2012 for $60. In the meantime, you can sign up for email alerts to find out the moment it becomes available.

Check out a video of the IRIS 9000 in action after the break.

What would it be like if GLaDOS was behind the Siri personal assistant on the iPhone 4S? The answer lies in the video after teh break.

Personally I’m going to wait for the iPhone 5 and the HAL 9000 upgrade.

(via GAS)

Haven’t had enough Angry Birds yet? I’m sure a backlash is on the horizon, but in the meantime a speaker series is on the way from gear4.

Despite the red bird having a reputation for being useless, the speaker is actually quite functional. Both the red bird and bomber bird versions have the ability to connect to a mobile device with an auxiliary cable. It also comes with a separate iPhone/iPod/iPad dock. The green pig version, on the other hand, has a built-in helmet dock for the iPod/iPhone.

Look for the speakers to be released later this fall for $79.99-$99.99.

(gear4 via Mashable)

As you probably know, Apple has a big event scheduled for October 4th where the iPhone 5 (and/or the cheaper iPhone 4S) will likely be revealed. As it is with every iPhone release, coverage of the announcement will be intense and anxious buyers will get iPhone fever leading up to the pandemonium of launch day. It’s like Apple has everyone in some sort of trance. That phenomenon is why completely ridiculous iPhone-related products like these exist.

Sausage-scented iPhone soap
Is there some sort of connection between iPhones and sausage? It seems crazy, but the fact is that sausage-scented iPhone soaps were being sold at one point. Is the idea rubbing a sausage iPhone all over one’s body an indicator of a disturbing iPhone fascination? Haha…that’s preposterous. I’m sure this is just an isolated product and in no way a sign of something more perverse. (Sold Out) – Etsy via Nerd Approved

Sausage iPhone stylus
Hmmm … okay. Maybe there is cause for concern in the sausage dept. What we have here is a small sausage that was specifically designed to be used as an iPhone stylus. The idea is that you can poke around your iPhone with the sausage even when you have gloves on. Annnnnd that’s just wrong. Thankfully, it looks as though the product is no longer available for sale. - Case Crown via Nerd Approved

iPlunge iPhone stand
Let’s face it, there’s no reason for this iPhone plunger stand to exist. And there’s definitely no reason for a companion wrench stand to exist. Perhaps they can be used as protective charms that prevent your iPhone from falling in the toilet. As you probably already know, the demons in your toilet crave smartphones. $5.99 - Perpetual Kid via Nerd Approved

iPhone fan
This $10 device has something the upcoming iPhone 5 surely won’t – a built-in fan. Yeah, it’s a little thicker than the new iPhone is expected to be, but I know from experience that it would be nice to have one while waiting in line outside an Apple store for six hours. The fan charges via USB and includes a small sponge inside that can be soaked in water to aid in cooling. $9.90 - K.O. Store via Nerd Approved

iCushion
I’ll say this – the iCushion would be a lot more comfortable to sleep on than your iPhone. Plus, your Apple-hating friend can get this giant Android plush and you can settle your differences with a pillow fight. $17 - EarlyShop (Korea) via Nerd Approved

TV Hat
Without a doubt, one of the stupidest iPhone-centric devices ever sold is this TV Hat. Basically, it’s a baseball hat with a long brim and a magnifying glass covered by a cloth. The idea is that you mount your iPhone in there for “a movie theater experience”. I think if I saw someone wearing this while also wearing a Snuggie I would die from laughter. $29.95 – TV Hat

iPhone cutting board
Okay, let’s see here. This cutting board has apps for cheese, eggs bread, coffee and…pills? I assume that’s for people on prescription medication that like to halve their doses. But wait, what’s that app on the top left? Sausage! So we “meat” again! $20 - MyBrett via That’s Nerdalicious

Severed hand iPhone case
If you thought the whole sausage iPhone thing was creepy, get a load of this iPhone hand case. You can hold iPhone’s hand when you’re lonely or give iPhone an high-five when you level up in a game. You can even teach it secret bro handshakes then completely ignore it when your cool, new iPhone 5 shows up. You are a terrible friend. $64 – Strapya World via Nerd Approved

Giant ear iPhone case
Hey guys, want to see what you’ll look like when you’re old? Check out this giant ear iPhone 4 case and take a glimpse into your future. Like the case, your ears will probably be huge – and you’ll need a gadget crammed in there to hear. $14 - Menkind via Nerd Approved

iPhone table
If you’re 50-feet tall, there’s pretty much only one phone out there that can meet your needs – iTableous. It’s a custom-made table designed to look like an iPhone 4 that features 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 500GB of internal storage, a 5.7 megapixel camera, 720p video recording, USB, HDMI, and a 30-pin connector just in case you want to hook up an actual iPhone. It’s also capable of dual-booting Mac OS X 10.6.7 and Windows 7. – InsanelyMac

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I wouldn’t say it’s enough to make up for the disappointment many feel after the grounding of NASA’s shuttle program, but free ringtones are free ringtones!

NASA has made historic sound bites like Neil Armstrong’s “The Eagle has landed” and Apollo 13′s “Houston, we’ve had a problem” available for download to cellphones and computers to be used as ringtones, alarms and notifications.

“NASA has been making historic sounds for over 50 years,” Jerry Colen, NASA App project manager at the agency’s Ames Research Center, said in statement. “Now we’re making some of these memorable sounds easy to find and use.”

NASA claims the sounds will be updated regularly and they can be downloaded here in MP3 and M4R (iPhone) formats.

(via The LA Times)