News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
ARTICLE – Most utility knives live a short, forgettable life. You dig one out of a drawer, slice through packing tape, and toss it back into whatever junk pile it came from. The cut happens, the tool vanishes, and you move on without a second thought. Nothing about that transaction invites you to hold it […]
This Tiny Magnetic Slider Wants You to Keep Holding It After the Cut Read More
ARTICLE – Here’s the dirty secret about everyday carry gear: most of it isn’t everyday carry. That chunky multitool lives in your drawer because it made your pocket bulge. Even the so-called compact keychain tools end up forgotten because they jangle, snag, or require two hands to operate. The sleek knife sits on your desk
This Tiny Titanium Keychain Tool Replaces Half the Stuff You Actually Carry Read More
ARTICLE – You know that friend who buys the weirdest, most overengineered version of everything? The one with the titanium toothpick and the $200 pen that writes upside down in zero gravity? That friend is going to lose their entire mind over the Titaner Trident. This titanium zipper lock has three levels of mechanical
The Titaner Trident Might Be the Most Overengineered Zipper Lock Ever Made Read More
Skincare on the go has always meant compromise. The NanoHydra Pro, now on Kickstarter, is built for people who refuse to accept that trade-off. ARTICLE – You know the feeling. Four hours into a flight, your skin feels like paper. The office AC has been running all day and your face is tight by 3pm.
A Skincare Wand With the Same Sensor Tech as Your Robot Vacuum Read More
REVIEW – My wife and I enjoy hiking in the Appalachians, and sometimes we take the “road less traveled” and trek on obscure trails where we don’t see anyone else. After reading a few stories this summer about hikers who had a mishap and spent longer in the outdoors than expected, I decided to add
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NEWS – For cat owners, managing shedding and keeping fur under control can often be a daily challenge. Traditional brushing routines can feel like a struggle because many cats dislike being groomed manually, which can cause stress for both pets and owners. Enter the PawSwing Neo, a unique automatic cat grooming gadget designed to revolutionize
Meet PawSwing Neo – The Future of Cat Grooming Is Here Read More
REVIEW – Gone are the days of my wife saying that she is not a natural at gardening. She has been so successful at it that we have not purchased Greens for our household in years. Last year, I noticed that she mwntioned setting seeds and seedlings a whole lot at the beginning of her
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REVIEW – We love to play tabletop games, and one genre that has been very popular of late at our house is roll-and-write games like Three Sisters, Welcome To, and Next Station. For those not familiar, a roll-and-write is a game where a set of communal dice are rolled in the center of the table,
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s mosquito season in the United States. Those little buggers sting, making you itch in the best case, and passing along diseases in the worst case. You can douse yourself in smelly bug dope, but sometimes, they still sneak through. Hey, it’s 2025, and it’s time to do serious battle – with
Photon Matrix Portable Mosquito Air Defense – A little pew pew for what bugs you Read More
NEWS – Imagine a printer so small and light, you can toss it in your backpack and forget it’s there until you need to print a contract, a study guide, or even a colorful flyer, right on the spot. That’s the promise of the NEWYES LD0806 Portable Inkjet Printer, launching on Kickstarter June 24, 2025.
NEWYES LD0806 portable inkjet printer puts printing freedom in your bag Read More
NEWS – Kickstarter is a great place to find cool new gadgets, and it’s also a place to find the world’s craziest gadgets that make you go hmmmmm. That’s what I thought when I ran across the PitShower, which is currently seeking funding. What is it? The PitShower is a specially designed handheld underarm washer.
PitShower – A dedicated underarm washer. Seriously. Read More
NEWS – In response to the growing demand for healthier, more flexible work environments, COLAMY has announced the launch of LumiDesk, an ergonomically designed desk tailored for modern professionals navigating hybrid and remote work models. The new product will debut on Kickstarter on June 3, with exclusive early bird pricing. As the boundaries between home
NEWS – If you’re into everyday carry gear and love having practical tools at your fingertips, the Geekey 2.0 is a new EDC multi-tool you’ll want to check out. This next-generation gadget is now live on Indiegogo and brings a bunch of clever upgrades to the original Geekey design, all in a package small enough
Turn a BIC lighter into an EDC multi-tool! Read More
NEWS – If you spend long hours at your desk, whether you’re working, gaming, or just bingeing your favorite shows, you know how important a good chair is. Enter the LiberNovo Omni, a new ergonomic office chair launching on Kickstarter that’s promising to change the way we sit. With smart features like real-time posture support,
Meet the LiberNovo Omni – The smart ergonomic office chair set to shake up Kickstarter Read More
NEWS – If you love everyday carry (EDC) gear and appreciate a good writing tool, you’ll want to check out these three new titanium pens that are seeking funding on Kickstarter right now. Whether you’re a pen collector, an EDC gadget lover, or if you just want a pen that’ll last a lifetime (or two!),
3 new EDC pens that should be on your radar Read More
NEWS – I’m back with another group of interesting new products that both travelers and fans of EDC products will want to check out. The first one caught my attention because I’m gearing up for a vacation trip in the next few weeks and while luggage isn’t necessarily an exciting gadget category, knew even before
Bag and EDC fanatics need to check out these 3 new products! Read More
NEWS – Get ready to roll into the future of marble runs! Marblelous, the world’s first high-tech interactive marble run lauches today (March 25th, 2025) on Kickstarter. This isn’t your grandpa’s marble run – it’s a game-changer that blends classic fun with cutting-edge tech. What Makes Marblelous Special? Marblelous takes marble runs to a whole
The marble run of the future – Marblelous hits Kickstarter today! Read More
NEWS – I found some new Kickstarter campaigns to share with you for gear that looks pretty awesome. This week, we have something for engineers and artists, something for travelers, and something for people who wear pants! MakerPi ruler The MakerPi is shown above. What is it? The MakerPi is a multi-function ruler multi-tool that
New Kickstarter gear that you’ll want for travel and every day! Read More
NEWS – This week, I have four campaigns that caught my eye. From a multi-functional compass that doubles as a survival tool to a zipper-free EDC bag, these projects blend creativity with functionality. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, an organization fanatic, or someone who loves versatile gadgets, these campaigns offer something for everyone. Let’s dive
Kickstarter campaigns that make me want to grab my credit card! Read More
NEWS – I have a batch of crowdfunding projects that have caught my eye in the last few days that I think are worth checking into. This first one definitely has me seriously considering pulling out my credit card because I have their first version and use it several times a week. RulaPen+ Shown above.
Kickstarter campaigns that have me reaching for my wallet right now! Read More