News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
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 […]
KIKR S1 dual wireless charging stand review – My new favorite wireless charger Read More
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
TRING is a multi-tool that doubles as a grip for your phone Read More
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,
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
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
Kywoo3d Launches the Tycoon 3D Printer – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Imagine this horror scenario – you’re out and about and spot a trendy food truck. They offer tasty burritos, but…how will you keep it warm on the way back to the office? Even more importantly, how will you eat it without dropping any of that burrito goodness on your clothes, desk, car,
Solve a first world problem with Burrito Pop Read More
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
Peak Design launches a new Mobile mount ecosystem – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
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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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
FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
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
Foldio360 Smart Dome photo studio – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
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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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
Multi-tools, grilling tools, and other cool products – Notable crowdfunding campaigns Read More
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
Hulkman Alpha 85S Jump Starter review – A smart jump starter for your vehicle Read More
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
Check out the world’s first all Damascus steel sports watch Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week we are bringing you several crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s featured campaigns are products for EDC, home automation, and more. Check out my picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Ti-Tape What is it? The Ti-Tape is a micro-sized pocket-friendly Titanium 3-foot long
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Ok, I admit it – I’m a neat freak. I like my house clean, and strive to keep it that way. SWDK’s Handy-Mopper Robot which is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, is one of these products that I just couldn’t pass up! Let’s see if Indiegogo’s claim of “The most efficient deep
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Move It Fitness makes app-enabled exercise devices including the Move It Smart Punching Bag that I reviewed in June of last year. Their latest product quite literally puts the training technology in your hands. The Move It Swift Smart Boxing Gloves start with a well-designed pair of sturdy boxing gloves, made with
Get a boxing coach in your living room with the Move It Swift Smart Boxing Gloves! Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Life these days during the Covid-19 pandemic has changed quite a bit, and my workdays include many hours in front of my computers working on tasks and projects for my 9 to 5 job as well as my Podcast, photography, etc. I continuously look for ways to make every process easier. My
Bluever HelloX 2 review – Turn your monitor or laptop into a touchscreen Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Here at The Gadgeteer, we’re all about reusability and environmental friendliness. In fact, we’re all about friendliness in general, but that’s for another article. Hydaway is a maker of reusable, collapsable, portable, water bottles. In fact, we’ve reviewed the original Hydaway bottle, their H2.O version, and their 25-ounce model. Hydaway is moving
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Everyone knows that reusable shopping bags are better for the environment than those disposable plastic bags that wind up in landfills or floating in the ocean. In 2018, we featured the Nanobag 2.0 Kickstarter campaign. The Nanobag folks haven’t just been sitting around. They are now funding their Nanobag 4.0 series of
Always have a carry bag handy with Nanobag 4.0 Read More