Crowdfunded

News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.

See how hot your date is with ThermGo

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Taking temperatures is all the rage these days, but carrying an instant-read thermometer isn’t very practical.  They’re big, bulky, and who knows when the battery will die? Enter ThermGo, a tiny infrared thermometer that connects to your smartphone or tablet. ThermGo offers several advantages over bulky instant-read thermometers. ThermGo is tiny at […]

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This mask can protect you from COVID but it won’t protect you from stares

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We should all be wearing masks to protect ourselves and others from the COVID-19 virus. But masks are so… blah. Sure, you can buy masks with logos from your favorite sports team, or you can buy masks with cute patterns. But if you really want to be noticed for your individuality, you

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Bird Buddy is a bird feeder with incredible super powers

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When my sister and I were kids, we would keep detailed notes on the birds that we would see from our bedroom windows. As an adult, I still enjoy watching and identify birds and this bird feeder is an awesome and fun tool for bird watchers. What is it? Bird Buddy is

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Harbor Dynamics Super 215-Watt USB-C battery review – Powered by Tesla batteries

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Nomophobia is real. It’s the fear of being without a smartphone. Under 20%  fear gnawing at your soul? Never fear! Harbor’s powerful 215-Watt Super battery is here! What is it? Harbor’s 215-watt battery is a portable power supply with two USB-A and two USB-C power sockets. Hardware Specs: Battery 26,800mAh battery capacity

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The UGREEN X-Kit is a folding laptop stand with a built in hub

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If your computer of choice is a laptop, then you know that they sometimes don’t offer enough ports to plug in all your gear. And then there’s the lack of ergonomics to consider. One product that can improve both of those issues is the UGREEN X-Kit which is currently seeking funding on

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ESHLDTY T1 RGB Waterproof Power Tower power strip review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Power strips are just power strips, right?  There’s nothing interesting or amazing about them.  Some are wide, some are tall, some are round, some are square, but they are still all basically the same.  Along comes ESHLDTY, and they put some modifiers on a power strip that are not expected, words like

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KIKR S1 dual wireless charging stand review – My new favorite wireless charger

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I’ve been a big fan of wirelessly charging my smartphone for years. I remember back in the day before it was built into most phones, that I hacked my Samsung Note2 to have that feature. The bulk of wireless chargers that we see on the market are flat slabs which don’t allow

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TRING is a multi-tool that doubles as a grip for your phone

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We’ve all seen phone grips like the PopSocket, but TRING takes phone grips to a whole new level of usefulness. They just started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter today which I think will be pretty popular. What is it? TRING is a 6 in 1 multi-tool that has been milled from high-alloy, heat-resistant

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EXLICON helps you draw perfect circles, ellipses, hexagons, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Last year I told you about the successfully funded crowdfunding campaign for the Ddiin MAGCON drawing tool. This year they are back with the EXLICON, the multi-tool of drawing and design tools. What is it? EXLICON is a versatile multi-functional set of drawing tools that help you draw perfect circles, ovals/ellipses, hexagons,

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BAT coin sized multi-tool, KALEA kitchen composter, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about four different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter. This week’s campaigns are for people who like tiny multi-tools, drones, and more. SORA: Reusable Planner for Life What is it? SORA is an all-in-one reusable whiteboard planner with a disc binding system (like

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Kywoo3d Launches the Tycoon 3D Printer – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Kywoo3D has launched their Kickstarter for their new Tycoon 3D printer. Focusing on their concept of “Making 3D Printing Easier and Easier”, Kywoo focuses on producing the safest and most stable 3D printer products. The Tycoon 3D printer has several innovative design features such as a patented auto-leveling bed, linear rail X-axis, and

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Peak Design launches a new Mobile mount ecosystem – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Peak Design products are well known here at the Gadgeteer. We’ve reviewed no fewer than 6 of their bags over years and have admired their style and ingenuity. Today they have launched a brand new collection of mounting gear that they call Mobile. What is it? The new Mobile ecosystem starts with

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Pad&Post – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always on the lookout for a product with a simple, clean style that has a unique method of operation and unique function.  Brian Conte’s latest Kickstarter campaign, Pad&Post, checks all these boxes for me (pun very much intended). What is it? Pad&Post is a magnetic pen and notepad system that provides

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FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are so many cool and useful new wallets appearing on the market all the time, it’s impossible to keep track of them all.  I recently stumbled upon the FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series Kickstarter campaign and it appeared to be one that would be worth sharing. What is it? The

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Foldio360 Smart Dome photo studio – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Photography ranks right up there with writing about gadgets on my list of favorite activities. For me, photography and reviewing gadgets go hand in hand because reviews need to have great product images. For that reason, I’ve tried different tabletop photo studios including the Orangemonkie Foldio2 foldable photo studio that I reviewed

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Sniper Bladeworks LPC Tactical Knife Review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When Sniper Bladeworks invited The-Gadgeteer to participate in their 2020 : Reload campaign, I jumped at the chance even though I had nothing to go on other than a teaser video that showed very little of the product. What is it? The Sniper Bladeworks LPC is a premium tactical folding knife. What’s in

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Multi-tools, grilling tools, and other cool products – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about six different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to EDC fans, grillmasters, and more. CaliberX Multi-tool What is it? The CaliberX is an 18-in-1 multi-tool made of stainless steel. Why do I like it? I

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Hulkman Alpha 85S Jump Starter review – A smart jump starter for your vehicle

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – In the last six months, I’ve had to jump-start 4 or 5 vehicles. When the Hulkman Alpha 85S Jump Starter review offer came along, I thought it could be the answer to making that task much easier. What is it? The Hulkman Alpha 85S Jump Starter is a multi-purpose device whose primary

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Check out the world’s first all Damascus steel sports watch

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – For many years I have collected watches and predominantly automatic watches. I love elegant designs that ooze sophistication and command the attention of all eyes around. However, in many cases, I have had to settle for cheaper but still good looking watches because of price tags that start at as much as

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