News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
There’s a new Kickstarter campaign for something we’ve not seen a lot of on The Gadgeteer – a thermal flask. It’s called the Kole, and is handmade from stainless steel and oak. It can hold 2.4 ounces, and hold hot espresso (4 shots!) or cool whiskey, unaffected by the atmosphere in your pocket, bike bag, […]
The last flask you’ll ever need Read More
We live in a world where there is a gadget for everything. Need extra power, get a power bank. Need portable internet, use a hotspot. Always losing your things, grab a Bluetooth tracker. Do you like music on the go, get a Bluetooth speaker. Imagine if there was a device that could do all that?
Simplify your gadget life with the iBackpack Read More
Sonic Unity may be new, but its founders are two veterans with a lot of experience in Audio. Rick Hopkins has a background in concert design, consumer and pro audio. He’s worked concert events for Bryan Adams, Rush, Van Halen, Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones. Ian Lim co-founded NuForce, a high-end audio brand that helped popularize
Sonic Unity Encore Rockmaster Headphones review Read More
Everyone utilizes headphones at one time or another during their lifetime. Despite that fact, it seems that the general headphone design hasn’t changed all that much throughout its history. Sure there have been great advances in technology to improve sound, but for the most part the overall concept remains the same; you place a device
Keep your ears open with the Aftershokz Trekz Titanium Read More
If your idea of a perfect notebook is a combination of a day planner and a journal, you will want to take a look at the BASICS Notebook Kickstarter campaign. The campaign ends on 08/29/2015, but has already greatly surpassed their original funding goal of $10,000. They sent me a prototype of their BASICS Notebook
The BASICS Notebook review Read More
I remember using a magnifying glass as a kid to burn leaves or bugs or my brothers leg, but never did it occur to me that it could be used for art. FEBO is a crowdfunded project that has far exceeded its goal thus far. The unique glass on top will harness the suns rays
FEBO is an engraver that uses the sunlight to power your creativity Read More
Back in June 2013, I wrote about this neat product on Kickstarter. I thought is was a rather interesting take on an issue I had seen while working. The project was the Knife Fork & Spoon. Unfortunately, it did not reach its funding goal and was not produced. Well, it’s back. The Knife Fork &
Knife Fork & Spoon, again Read More
This post has been sponsored by DrinkMate. When socializing and partying involves drinking alcohol, it should go without saying that it is important to stay safe. A designated driver is an obvious must-have, but even for those people who aren’t driving or people who drink alone, knowing their blood alcohol level can help prevent a
Be safe with the @DrinkMateBAC tiny breathalyzer for your iPhone Read More
I’m currently going through a minimalist stage where I am reducing my “stuff” down to just the items that I actually use on a regular basis. Case in point, this past weekend, I did a major gadget purge of my office (Gadgeteer HQ) and ended up taking four overflowing storage tubs of old review items
MagKey Magnetic Smart Key Holder review Read More
I love traveling with my family, but detest packing for a stay away from home. I like having everything neat and orderly; unfortunately, packing a suitcase is akin to solving a Rubik’s cube for me. Even if I manage to pack everything away nice and neat, my suitcase usually is a disaster by the time I
Save space with TUO: the ultimate travel undergarment organizer Read More
Last October Andy Jacobs told us about Bomber & Company’s Bomber Barrel duffel bag which is still Kickstarter’s most successful campaign for a bag. The backers of this campaign kept asking for a keychain to go with the duffel bag and Bomber & Company have answered that request. Their latest crowdfunding campaign is for Bomber
Bomber & Company is back with the Firestarter Paracord Bracelet and Keychain Read More
Amazon this week announced a new storefront dedicated to startups and crowdfunded products. Amazon Launchpad makes it easy for startups to launch, market, and distribute their products to Amazon customers. Companies participating in Amazon Launchpad benefit from a streamlined onboarding experience, custom product pages, a comprehensive marketing package, and access to Amazon’s global fulfillment network.
Amazon launches store for startups Read More
The trend for minimalist wallets continues with no end in sight. All you have to do is search Kickstarter for the keyword “wallet” and you’ll see what I mean. Speaking of Kickstarter and minimalist wallets, I have a new one to show you today. It’s the Decadent Minimalist DM1 wallet. If that name sounds familiar to
Decadent Minimalist DM1 wallet review Read More
Am I a dork because I like this spork? NO! However, I may be one because of that silly rhyme. Moving on, this simple little gadget is small enough to fit in your palm and can be taken with you camping, or everyday to work so you don’t have to use flimsy plastic that breaks,
For the minimalist in you, I present Kuma Read More
I’m sure I’m not alone when I admit I’ve accidentally flung my phone across the room by tripping over, or getting caught on its charging cord. I’m also sure I’m not the only person who’s grown frustrated with a charging cable that no longer fits snugly into the charging port. Fortunately, a new Kickstarter project
Znaps brings magnetic power connection to your smartphone Read More
Keep Pursuing’s new KP Sling Bag is a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign that launched today for what they are calling an Everyday Adventure bag. I call it a cross between a wallet and a messenger bag because it’s designed to be part of your EDC – Every Day Carry.
Keep Pursing KP Sling Bag review Read More
You can forget about giving up your leg room to the tray table in your already cramped airplane seat when you use the Airhook drink and mobile device holder. Hook the Airhook over the top of the tray and then lock the tray back into its upright position. Your drink and your tablet or mobile
The Airhook gives your airline seat a comfort upgrade Read More
For many of us, summer means ample time spent in or on the water. Whether it’s taking a dip in the pool, catching a wave, or casting a line, summer and water activities go hand in hand. Regrettably, many of us fail to take appropriate safety measures when taking in the summer fun. I’m sure
Ditch that bulky life-jacket and grab a Kingii Read More
In recent years, there’s been a lot of discussion about how the blue light from the screens of mobile devices could be negatively impacting sleep patterns. Humans evolved having bright, bluish-white light from the sun during part of the day. The only light they had at night was either from the stars and moon or
Silk by Saffron Smart LED Lighting matches your home’s lighting to your body rhythms Read More
Keyboardio’s Model 01 ergonomic keyboard launched on Kickstarter Monday, June 15. Keyboardio hit its $120,000 goal in 2.5 hours and currently stand at $370,000 in funding. The Keyboardio Model 01 features an adjustable two-piece maple body, an advanced ergonomic design, sculpted keycaps, and applications-specific macros. Built on Arduino technology, the Model 01 is hacker-friendly open
Keyboardio Model 01 presales begin on Kickstarter Read More