News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today, I have five Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns that I think are worth a look and possibly your money for a pledge/pre-order. If you’re into EDC gear, ergonomic office furniture, and magic power cables, then grab your favorite beverage, your credit card, and keep reading! Nobel 2.0 kneeling chair First up is a […]
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Having backups of our important digital files is something we should make a priority. Losing all your family photos due to a hard drive failure on your ancient desktop computer is a heartbreak you can avoid by implementing a backup process. NAS devices are a great backup solution, and today I want
UGREEN NASync DXP480T Plus review – Setup your own private cloud storage! Read More
NEWS – This is for all of the EDC multi-tool collectors out there who like unusual tools that might have questionable functionality but look too cool to pass up. Today, I have for you the JOAT multi-tool, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The JOAT (Jack Of All Trades) is a
Modular magnetic titanium multi-tool? Yes please! Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – Longer’s cutting edge Nano Laser Engraver has taken the world by storm with its unmatched precision and versatility. In just 6 hours, the Longer Nano campaign surpassed its initial crowdfunding goal with sales exceeding $100,000. Currently, the total crowdfunding amount has reached $360,000, exceeding the goal by 36 times. Each order is
Achieving $350,000 on Kickstarter, Longer Nano offers a free $129 gift! Read More
NEWS – You guys know that I love to write about multi-tools and all things EDC, so when I saw the GH Carabiner, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, I was impressed enough to share it with all of you! What is the GH Carabiner? It’s a titanium carabiner. Wait, don’t press that back
This carabiner will change your mind about carabiners and multi-tools Read More
NEWS – YSMART LONDON is back with another crowdfunding campaign (it’s their 10th). This time, it’s for the YSMART MQ5 quick-release rechargeable flashlight. At first glance, it looks like a small flashlight you can attach to your belt loop, backpack strap, etc. But it has some extra features that make it very desirable, at least
The YSMART keychain flashlight could become an EDC classic Read More
NEWS – During one of my daily internet surf sessions for interesting gear, I came upon the 4th Kickstarter campaign from MeTool for the AceStand. It’s an interesting accessory for your smartphone that folds up for easy storage in your pocket, or gear bag. What is it? The AceStand is a folding stand for a
This titanium phone stand doubles as an EDC multi-tool that can also glow in the dark! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When I first stumbled upon the BTF Nixie Watch Kickstarter campaign, it made me flashback to all of our crazy Tokyoflash watch reviews and the OnHand PC watch that I drooled over and ultimately reviewed more than 24 years ago! WOW! Time flies when you’re reviewing gadgets. What is it? The BTF
This watch is guaranteed to turn heads and start conversations Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – There is a whole world out there when the sun sets that most of us never get to see. As the light fades, so does our ability to make out items. If you’ve ever seen a movie with military commandos, you’ve seen the cool night-vision goggles that they wear that let them
YASHICA Vision night vision binocular review – see beyond your eye’s limits Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I only travel 3 or 4 times a year, but when I do, I always take my MacBook with me because I don’t know what it means to “unplug.” Speaking of plugs, since I take my MacBook when I travel, I also take the power adapter. It’s always annoying to take the
Forget about tangled cables, TAIM will tame your MacBook’s charging cable! Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Sleep is crucial to our well-being – at least that’s what the going wisdom tells us. Recent research is also exploring the relationship of our environment’s temperature to our sleep quality. Today, I’m going to tell you about a new product that may help you get the best sleep of your life
ESCURA Thermal Regulating comforter review – The Hot stays Hot Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Today I want to introduce you to a new multi-tool from CJRB. The Pocket Breeze is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take it for a spin. What is it? The Pocket Breeze is a new utility knife/multi-tool from CJRB, a company known for their folding and fixed knives. What’s in the
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I am not sure if I mentioned this in previous reviews, but I am in the process of an equipment upgrade and somewhat of a redesign of my home studio/office to create a more capable and efficient workspace. For a gadget nerd like me, this means upgrading my gear and when possible
JSAUX FlipGo Dual Stacked Portable Monitor review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Most people don’t think of adding a ruler to their EDC gear setup, but they might change their mind when they check out the Triceratops 2-in-1 ruler pen, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The Triceratops 2-in-1 ruler pen is a triangular-shaped ruler made of titanium that holds
Have you ever considered adding a titanium ruler to your EDC? Now you will. Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When it comes to knives, the ones I use more than all others are utility knives. That’s because I receive a lot of packages, and utility knives are the easiest type of knife to use to open and break down boxes for recycling. When I saw the Phantom 2.0 Titanium Folding Utility
The Phantom folding utility knife opens 3 ways! Read More