Crowdfunded

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

Forget about tangled cables, TAIM will tame your MacBook’s charging cable!

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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 […]

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ESCURA Thermal Regulating comforter review – The Hot stays Hot

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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

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CJRB Breeze EDC pocket tool review – it looks like a fidget spinner, but it’s really a multi-tool

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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

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Have you ever considered adding a titanium ruler to your EDC? Now you will.

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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

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The Phantom folding utility knife opens 3 ways!

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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

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Urbanix is a tiny EDC multi-tool for your keychain

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you like to carry the most basic tools with you when you’re on the go, you need to take a look at the Urbanix multi-function tool, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. You may have seen similar carabiner-style tools in the past, but this one has to be the smallest

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The Mantis Pen multitool isn’t really a pen, but 2 of its 4 functions are interesting to me

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always looking for unique multi-tools, and the Mantis Pen, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, caught my eye for two of its four features. What is it? The Mantis Pen is an EDC “pen” made of titanium which features a modular design with two ends that can unscrew to provide

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Strap this Game Boy-ish smartwatch on your wrist!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – A high tech retro gaming watch is on Kickstarter. The overachiever developer, Jason Rogers, crossed paths with the developer of the Pebble Watch, thought, planned and is about to produce a retro gaming watch with smartwatch features.  This guy was a naval submarine officer, and has degrees in physics, nuclear engineering, computer

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Add this titanium handled multi-tool toothbrush to your EDC!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – You have a flashlight, a knife, and a pen in your EDC, but what about a toothbrush? You can have one with the EvoGrip which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The EvoGrip is a multi-tool toothbrush! It features a Gr5 titanium handle that holds a removable toothbrush head

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NocFree Lite 60% compact split wireless mechanical keyboard review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – In my question to try all the mechanical keyboards that are currently on the market, I was approached to review on that isn’t on the market -yet. It’s the NocFree Lite 60% compact split wireless mechanical keyboard which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s put our fingers on the home row

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Milessey D9 PRO laser measurement tool review – now with more lasers

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – How do you improve upon a laser measurement tool? Add a color touch screen? Add a flashlight? How about more lasers? The Milessey D9 PRO laser measurement tool has done that and more. What is it? The Milessey D9 PRO is a laser distance measurement tool featuring dual side firing lasers to

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NocFree split keyboard, TiSpanner tiny wrench multi-tool, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today, I have some Kickstarter campaigns for people who are interested in desk tools, pocket tools, and hydration tools. Let’s check them out! NocFree Lite Split Keyboard What is it? The NocFree Lite is a 60% sized split-style wireless mechanical keyboard. Why do I like it? I like the NocFree Lite because

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A bookmarker multi-tool and other cool crowdfunding campaigns (including a weird one) you’ll want to check out!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today, I have several interesting Kickstarter campaigns that I think are worth a look, including a unique multi-tool and another quirky and weird one. I surf for cool crowdfunding products, so you don’t have to! BookBond Pen As the Gadgeteer, I obviously love gadgets, but I also really love physical notebooks, pens,

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xTool reinvents screen printing with lasers!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The age-old technique of screen printing has gotten a modern makeover with the introduction of a groundbreaking device that allows crafters and DIY enthusiasts to master the art of screen printing all in one day and all by themselves. The xTool Screen Printer, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, is an

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4 cool tools for your EDC tool box and 1 quirky travel accessory that you have to see to believe

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 4 Kickstarter campaigns for you that I think are worth checking out. Lately, there have been a lot of really cool items on Kickstarter, and the ones I have for you today look pledge-worthy. First up is the Symtik S1 Boost EDC Screwdriver. What is it? The Symtik S1

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3 cool titanium EDC items currently seeking funding on Kickstarter

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We talk a lot about EDC items here on The Gadgeteer and as a result, I receive a LOT of emails from companies who are launching crowdfunding campaigns asking me to write about their projects. As you can imagine, I don’t have time to write about all of them, but today I

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Here’s a table top heater and diffuser that looks amazing and doesn’t use electricity!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The Italian-designed Tornado tabletop indoor/outdoor heater and oil diffuser is made of terracotta and is powered by clean burning bioethanol. When lit, the unique chimney design causes the flame to spin like a tornado and not only looks cool but releases the heat for maximum warmth. How much heat does it put

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VickyBoard Ergo Split-V Keyboard review – an ergonomic light show!

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – There is no shortage of mechanical keyboards out there, and they’ve become a staple in our review inbox here at the Gadgeteer.  Every so often one comes across that offers something different, and today is one of those days.  We’re looking at the VickyBoard Ergo Split-V – an ergonomic keyboard with an

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When you are ready to grow your own organic food like a pro, simply Stack and Sprout

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This past summer, it seemed like everyone I chatted with was concerned about the rising cost of food and despite the rising costs, the lack of healthy food that is affordable. In my household, my wife and I have taken on the challenge of growing specific greens and vegetables by using hydroponic

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