News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you remember Sony’s Aibo robotic dog from almost 2 decades ago? I remember being excited to test it, but after playing with it for a short time, it left me feeling a bit cold. Have robot pets improved in the last 20 years and are cat robot pets better than dog […]
Our robot overlords will need litter boxes Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you remember the Zanco tiny t1 phone that I reviewed last year? Well, Zanco is back with a bigger (but not too much bigger), better tiny phone – the t2. What is it? Zanco says that the t2 is the world’s smallest 3G smartphone. I’m not sure I would consider
The new Zanco tiny phone is slightly less tiny to fit a bunch of new features Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Chances are, you’ve had your rear bike light stolen at some point before? I have, and I’ve also lost one bouncing along rough roads. Bekan is a new bike light that addresses that problem inside out. What is it? Bekan is an anti-theft rear bike light built into a seatpost creating an
Bekan’s Intelligent Anti-theft Bike Light keeps your rear well lit Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Recently, I have been working more with time-lapse photography and videography and researching devices that will manipulate the position of my camera or phone so that it can record at the positions and intervals necessary to create nice footage. Let’s see that this pre-production copy of the Circle Motorized Pan Head which
Lapsix Circle Motorized Pan Head review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – No, not THAT kind of topless! Draft Top is building on their previous successful Kickstarter campaign in 2016 with a new version of their aluminum can top removal tool. Why would you want to do this, you ask? Draft Top allows you to completely remove, or at least push in, the tops
Enjoy drinking topless with Draft Top Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Are you picky when it comes to your computer peripherals – keyboards specifically? Do you like clickity clackity sounds when you type? The ability to change switches, remap keys, customize backlight LED lighting effects? If you answered yes to those questions, then you have to check out these cool 61 and 64/66
Kemove’s customizable mechanical keyboards pack in the features without the price Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Cameras. Does anyone use them anymore? Well, I do, specifically for nature and long-range photography, but for nearly everything else, I just use my phone. The cameras on phones these days are pretty amazing. Their one shortcoming is that phones just are not easy to hold steady in a lot of shooting
Just Mobile ShutterGrip 2 Bluetooth transforming phone grip review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 6 campaigns for you to check out from Kickstarter and Indiegogo. I want one of each! castAway™ case – The World’s Smallest Chromebook! What is it? The castAway™ case is a case for your smartphone that adds an ultra-thin Chromebook second screen. Why do I like it? I like
SleekStrip phone grip, castAway tiny Chromebook, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns Read More
CROWDFUNDED REVIEW – A toothbrush is only effective at maintaining oral hygiene provided that it is used properly and frequently. The Oclean X is a powered toothbrush that has many cleaning modes and can pair with a mobile device to enable custom cleaning, provide brushing performance feedback, and record use frequency. Read on to see
Oclean X electric toothbrush review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW: Many Gadgeteers are bagaholics here. Traditionally while on the move I love my messenger bags. They’re easy to use and give easy access to everything quickly and efficiently. The situation changes however when you have to move things around from place to place. This is where backpacks are more convenient because they make
Henty Everyday Travel Bag review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Voortex is an all in one desk toy, fidget spinner, and art piece. You can choose what you want to call it. I call it a fun toy that uses a double sphere that spins up to 10,000 RPM on a special dish-shaped mirrored base. Why do I like it? I like
Voortex – Is it art, a fidget toy, or both? Read More
CROWDFUNDED NEWS – I like wallets, and have had various ones as part of my EDC since I was in high school. But sometimes it would be convenient to have an extra pocket that you could easily and quickly clip and unclip to yourself, one that is small enough to hold a few small essential
One80Pouch is a low-profile, clip-on wallet alternative Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you are like me, and you carry your laptop and/or tablet with you everywhere you go, then just like me, you are always looking for an opportunity to set up where you can and get to working on something. One of the challenges that I always face is having to squeeze
Finally a portable monitor that meets all of your on-the-go needs!! Read More
CROWDFUNDED REVIEW – As a photographer/videographer, I am always adding or swapping out accessories on my cameras, or rigging up some type of prop for a better shot. Since I already carry a lot of gear, it is not practical for me to walk around with a toolkit. Having access to a multitool device that
Chiseled Design Distinct Ultra-Thin 30 Plus Tools-In-1 review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Gadgeteers love their backpacks. MOS makes some terrific ones and we’ve reviewed them before – most recently in September 2018. MOS keeps evolving, learning what works and what can be improved, making each new iteration of their products better and better. Let’s take a look and see if your tech and other
MOS Blackpack Grande review Read More
REVIEW – Crafters, makers, and DIYers will be excited about the beamo CO2 laser cutter/engraver from FLUX which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take it for a test drive. What’s is it? beamo is an easy to use small tabletop unit that will allow you to cut and/or engrave a variety of materials
FLUX beamo CO2 laser cutter/engraver review Read More
CROWDFUNDED NEWS – I like wallets that are very slim, durable, and have minimalist yet useful features. Although I do try out other wallets fairly often, the SlimFold Micro Soft Shell Travel Wallet is the one that I have been going back to for my EDC wallet since reviewing it back in 2016. SlimFold is
You’ll keep it skinny with the SlimFold Coin Travel Wallet with Hybrid RFID Read More
CROWDFUNDED REVIEW – Electric bikes are on the rise. I see all types around the bay area too; kid carriers, commuters, big bike brands, custom assembled and more. It makes perfect sense in dense cities where having a car may not be practical. But what if you already have a decent bicycle? Surely there’s a
Swytch Universal eBike Kit Review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week I’m bringing you three Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns. Let’s check them out. Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 What is it? The Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 is a vacuum bottle made of Titanium. Why do I like it? I like the Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 because it’s small enough to fit in my
Titanium bottle, a reverse umbrella, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW There are many GPS trackers and they generally rely on Bluetooth proximity or GPS with cellular connectivity. But what if you want to track items outside of Bluetooth or cellular range? The GoFindMe GPS tracker can track items over large distances without cell service or subscription in real time. Read on to see
GoFindMe GPS tracker review Read More