News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – For those who want to cuddle but have an unnatural fear of pins and needles comes The Spoonie. It’s a tube-shaped pillow that you can slip over your arm so it doesn’t fall asleep while you’re cuddling your partner. According to their Kickstarter page, “Since the dawn of time, this issue has […]
From the goofy Kickstarter file: The Spoonie Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Laptops are great when you use them on a desk, but for extended use on your lap, they can become hot and not so comfortable. That’s where a laptop desk is handy and the iSwift Pi laptop desk which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter is one of the nicest laptop desks
iSwift Pi is a laptop desk with origami superpowers Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I have four Kickstarter campaigns for you today. Three of them are from my favorite product categories: notebooks and EDC. Check them out! Rocketbook Axis What is it? Rocketbook Axis is a reusable notebook system. Buy once and use it FOREVER. Why do I like it? I like the Rocketbook Axis because
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Hot on the heels of my recent review of the AMABILIS Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket, here’s the review of their other new jacket, the AMABILIS Primaloft Shirt-Jac, the “new puffy,” which as of this writing is still available for backing in the last few days of its Kickstarter campaign. Let’s check
AMABILIS Primaloft Shirt-Jac review – Soft, warm, AND tough Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Not long ago I posted a news item about the AMABILIS Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket, the “First-ever tactical chore jacket” that is as of this writing being offered in a current Kickstarter campaign. Shortly thereafter I was given the opportunity to evaluate one. Let’s check it out. What is it?
AMABILIS Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket review – It looks tough, and it is Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s been a little over a month since we first told you about the BLUETTI EP500 series crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter that launched on March 15, 2021. Their campaign has already raced past their initial funding goal of $10,000 by almost 3 million dollars! Wow! Their performance so far on this campaign
The BLUETTI EP500 power stations will power almost anything you throw at it Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Astute readers will recognize this lamp from our news post in April 2021. Today, we’re diving in with a full hands-on review on ZAN Design’s Lybra Balance Lamp. What is it? The Lybra lamp is a rechargeable lamp with a unique design. It is designed as an art piece that can be
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – With work, kids, hobbies, and of course the events of the last year, keeping your life in balance can be difficult. ZAN Design wants to help by keeping your lighting in balance with their new Lybra Balance Lamp. Launched on Kickstarter, the lamp has a unique design that balances on just about
Keep your life and lighting in balance with the Lybra Balance Lamp Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Hey Gadgeteers! It’s time for another batch of crowdfunding campaigns that I think are worth a look and potentially some of your hard-earned cash. This week, I have 1 Indiegogo campaign (no complaints about the platform please – this one is from a reputable company) and 5 Kickstarter campaigns. All but one
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Have you ever wished there was jacket that blurred the lines between work, tactical, and urban styles, was every bit as durable as it looked, AND was loaded with pockets to carry your gear? These two new jackets being offered in a current Kickstarter campaign from AMABILIS may have scored a direct
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Yesterday BLUETTI launched their Kickstarter campaign for their new EP500 & EP500Pro Power Stations and they have already received over 2.2 million dollars. I guess this shouldn’t come as a surprise because their previous campaign from last summer for the BLUETTI AC200 power station (<- click that link to read our review)
BLUETTI’s EP500 & EP500Pro Power Station campaign has made over 2 million in one day Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The Quaq Crossbody Bag is a new crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. This well-made ‘sling bag’ wirelessly charges your phone and carries a lot of your EDC. The Quaq Crossbody Bag is a ‘sling bag’ that wirelessly charges a cellphone in a special pocket containing a non-removable 10,000 mAh inductive charging battery. The
The Quaq crossbody bag charges your phone as you carry it Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Last month I posted a news article about an upcoming crowdfunding campaign for the BLUETTI EP500 and EP500 Pro power stations. That post generated a lot of traffic most likely due to the fact that it was posted just a few days before the severe winter storm that caused a huge power
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s time for me to tell you about a new batch of interesting crowdfunded campaigns. Today I have 5 campaigns. There are four from Kickstarter and one from Indiegogo that range from EDC to products that will make your home life (and maybe the planet) a little better and more fun. Enjoy!
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Here’s something unique to add to your EDC collection! The Tiny Project Pocket Knife is a little fellow. But that build quality… oh, my. This little fellow punches way above its weight class when it comes to construction and style. And it’s completely customizable. To the review! What is it? It’s a
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Have you ever wanted a Bluetooth mouse small enough that it can fit into the coin pocket in your jeans? The ProLab Mouse which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter is definitely tiny… but it’s more than just a tiny wireless mouse. It’s also a controller for your phone, iPad, and laptop.
ProLab Mouse review – A multi-function Bluetooth controller the size of a quarter Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Life made me give up so many fun vices that I’ve really embraced the few I have left, one of which is coffee (the other is gambling, but we’ll save that for another review). I have tried all sorts of coffee pots over the years but the one I keep coming back
Coletti Boulder Camping French Press coffee brewer review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Someday, hopefully soon, we will all be back at work, and If you’re like me, that will involve coffee and multitasking. Today I found my perfect travel companion for my commute: The new Calamityware Things-Could-Be-Worse travel mug available on Kickstarter. If you’re not familiar with Calamityware, it’s a line of household items
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When someone says “cut the cord”, it probably makes you think about ditching your cable or satellite entertainment provider. When BLUETTI says “cut the cord”, they are talking about electricity and the grid. When their soon to be released Bluetti EP500 and EP500 Pro power stations, you’ll have the power (see what
When you own a BLUETTI EP500 power station, you won’t care if the power goes out Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I’m not into styling my hair. For me, I comb it and hope it’s not messed up. This is even more true during the pandemic since I’m not going into an office with other people. There are times I need to dry my hair, and the idea of a hair dryer without
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