News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – KFC Innovation Labs, founded in 2019, is taking KFC’s craziest marketing ideas to the public through Indiegogo crowdfunding campaigns. For all the campaigns, they are a hard go/no-go depending on whether they reach their funding goals. To support a campaign, you can toss them $20, $50 or $60 and get a set of […]
KFC is going crowdfunding crazy Read More
CROWDFUNDED – EDC is sort of our bag here at The Gadgeteer, baby. And the best EDC gadgets are small, sleek, and multi-functional. The EMT-EveryMan Tool is all that, and you just might be able to add a bag of chips. (Not really, but customization is available!) What is it? The EMT-EveryMan Tool is a
EMT-The EveryMan Tool – Notable crowdfunding project Read More
CROWDFUNDED – A good pen is a treasure, especially one with a cool style that is durable and writes well. Machine Era has some very respectable experience in these matters, and their latest Kickstarter campaign—the Field Pen | Twist—looks more than promising, it looks like a big hit. Let’s check it out! What is it?
Field Pen Twist – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
CROWDFUNDED – We keep hearing about how many plastic straws are ending up in the trash and then in our landfills and waterways. But switching to a reusable straw can be too much trouble to stick with it due to the way you have to clean them. Do you remember the Final Straw that I
REVIEW – We’re fans of pens here at The Gadgeteer, and personally I like pens that are unique in style and other design elements. The Spoke Designs Spoke Pen is one such writing instrument, with its machined, slotted body, magnetic cap, and other features. I felt very fortunate that Brian Conti, founder of Spoke Designs,
Spoke Designs Spoke Pen review Read More
REVIEW – Kickstarter alert! The makers of the Side Winder are at it again, this time with a cable winder that attaches right to your power brick. The Fuse Side Kick is collapsible, compact, and keeps your cable nice and tidy. And if you act fast, you can get in on the Kickstarter before it
Fuse Side Kick Collapsible Laptop Charger Winder quick review Read More
CROWDFUNDED – Are you one of those folks who like to hook their keys to their pocket or belt? Ever find yourself wishing you had a knife during the day, but don’t have one handy? Do you appreciate clever, aesthetic design? KLIP checks all of those boxes. Let’s have a look! What is it? Made
KLIP: Titanium Pocket Knife + EDC Suspension Hook – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
CROWDFUNDED – If you are a fan of knives, EDC, or both, the WESN Allman Everyday Carry Pocket Knife might be of interest to you. Currently being offered in a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, it’s a mid-sized knife with a slim profile, flipper blade, and locking mechanism that is available with either G10 polymer or Titanium
The WESN Allman Everyday Carry Pocket Knife – Noteable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – Trayvax, a purveyor of extraordinary wallets, belts, and other accessories, has recently opened a Kickstarter project for their newest creation, the Trek Field Knife. The Trek Field Knife is a unusual beast in that it is CNC milled from a high-quality stainless steel blank rather than being stamped, cut, or forged from raw
The Trayvax Trek Field Knife is an elegant knife for a more civilized age Read More
NEWS – I don’t know about you, but I love cheese. Perhaps too regularly, we make a meal out of cheese, crackers, and wine. When I saw that the Fromaggio Home Cheesemaker is about to initiate their Kickstarter, it was very exciting to think I could make my cheese at home. The appliance has an
Fromaggio Home Cheesemaker lets you get creative Read More
NEWS – Today I’m going to show you five Kickstarter campaigns that caught my eye this week for pen lovers, mobile warriors, and urban gardeners. Let’s get to it. “Mo-Tactic” EDC Urban Pen. What is it? Mo-Tactic is a ballpoint pen that is available in steel, titanium or aviation aluminum. It features a design
NEWS – Peeqo is a personal robot designed to cheer you up by responding with memey GIFs and video clips. Say its name, ask it a question, and it will respond with a cute little snippet of video. Although it can respond to practical questions–“What is the weather like today?”–Peeqo’s at his best when providing
Peeqo is a robot that uses memes to make you smile Read More
NEWS – Jonesing for some new gadgets and gizmos, but don’t have time to find the newest tech? Kickstarter campaign Tech2U.club plans to solve that problem for you. Tech2U offers a curated, monthly consumer electronics subscription club. Think Watch Gang for tech nerds. They promise to bring their members, “new, unique and practical tech” with
New gadgets to your door monthly with Tech2u.club Read More
NEWS – This week I’m bringing you four Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns and one campaign from Indiegogo. We have pens, drones, “notebooks”, and more. Let’s check them out. Micro Drone 4.0 What is it? The Micro Drone is a palm-sized autonomous drone that captures smooth aerial video and is priced under $200. Why do I like
NEWS – Have you already embraced totally wireless earbuds yet, or are you still playing the 3.5mm jack or dongle game? There really aren’t many reasons why you should stick with wired earphones now that the prices for Bluetooth earbuds have gotten so affordable. If you have already been shopping around for a pair, here’s
UNICK Nano Pods are BT 5.0 totally wireless earbuds for less than $25 Read More
NEWS – As a self-confessed nerd, everyone that reads my news stories knows that I am a sucker for gadgets. I am also pretty much “tied” to my smartphone and tablet, and my entire home runs on some sort of technology for most tasks that can be handled by technology. Every day on my commute
The Cosmo Communicator is every mobile device you will need in one compact package Read More
NEWS – This week I’m bringing you four Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns and one from Indiegogo. Four of the products are EDC items and one is a fitness product. Let’s check them out. IMStick – your phone’s best friend accessory! What is it? IMStick is a magnetic mounting device for your smartphone. Why do I like
NEWS – This week I have four crowdfunding campaigns for you to check out that are currently running on Kickstarter or Indiegogo. AirPodPal– Makes Your AirPods Easier to Carry, Charge & Find What is it? The AirPodPal is a multi-functional case for the Apple AirPods. Why do I like it? It’s a clip-on case for
NEWS – Do you have back problems? I’m lucky to say that I don’t… at least not at the moment. But having said that, my back has gone out 2 times in the last few years and I never want to suffer through that kind of pain again, not to mention the frequent trips to
Back Pedal is a device that can help and prevent lower back pain Read More
NEWS – How would you like to take a 240-inch big screen TV with you where ever you go? You can with the pocket-friendly PIQO projector. The PIQO is an Indiegogo campaign that will be ending later this month and has already earned over one million dollars. This pint-sized entertainment gadget connects wirelessly to your devices using
PIQO is a 1080p projector that fits in your pocket Read More