News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and 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
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
Urbanix is a tiny EDC multi-tool for your keychain Read More
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
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
Strap this Game Boy-ish smartwatch on your wrist! Read More
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
Add this titanium handled multi-tool toothbrush to your EDC! Read More
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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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
Milessey D9 PRO laser measurement tool review – now with more lasers Read More
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
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,
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
xTool reinvents screen printing with lasers! Read More
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
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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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
Here’s a table top heater and diffuser that looks amazing and doesn’t use electricity! Read More
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
VickyBoard Ergo Split-V Keyboard review – an ergonomic light show! Read More
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
When you are ready to grow your own organic food like a pro, simply Stack and Sprout Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The TiFlip is a pocket knife made of GR5 Titanium, but that’s not the part that I think is cool. I like that it has super easily replaceable blades because it uses #60 scalpel blades that you can buy in bulk on Amazon. That means that you’ll always have an incredibly sharp
This little flipper knife needs to be my EDC and I think you’ll want one too! Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When Apple Airtags were introduced in 2021, I immediately thought of all the usual things I might lose. Unfortunately, the Mentos candy-shaped Airtag doesn’t slip well into a wallet. The Slimca Here is a credit card-sized tracker compatible with Apple’s “Find My” function and is USB-C rechargeable. What is it? The Slimca
Slimca Here rechargeable tracking card review – wafer thin device tracking Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you have followed my reviews over the past few years, you would have noticed several that included photos of one or more of my multiple workstations. What is common with all of the photos is the number of gadgets that always seem to occupy the chaotic space on my desktops. Usually,
HiDock H1: ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock with AI Summary review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I have a 1.5 year old American Bobtail cat named Ozzy. I’ve noticed that he doesn’t drink very often from his water dish, but when he does, he’ll drink for several minutes at a time. After some research, I figured out that he might be getting whisker fatigue from his whiskers touching
Elfin pet water fountain review – A rechargeable pumpless fountain for your pet Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you hate carrying a bag on your shoulder every time you go shopping, traveling, etc. you might be interested in the TerraOmni Vest which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take a look. What is it? The TerraOmni Vest is a wearable gear organizer/bag with tons of pockets that is
TerraOmni Vest review – A wearable gear bag? Read More