News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
The weather is getting warmer and summer is just around the corner. Across the country BBQ enthusiasts are dusting off their grills and wondering the same thing, “Is there any propane left in the tank?” Wonder no more with The Smart GasWatch. The Smart GasWatch is a propane tank scale that uses Bluetooth to communicate […]
Keep the BBQ going with the Smart GasWatch Read More
Last fall, we told you about the iFetch, an interactive toy that pitches a ball for your small to medium-sized dog, or cat, to fetch. You can even train your pet to return the small balls to the iFetch to reload it for longer play times. The problem was that this version uses 1.5″ balls, which
There’s an iFetch in the works for big dogs, too Read More
A while back, I told you about the Eye Vac that lets you throw away your dust pan because it could suck up all the sweepings using a vacuum port in its base. The Bruno Smartcan includes a vacuum at the bottom to suck up all your sweepings, and it also serves as your 13-gallon
Bruno is the kitchen garbage can of my dreams – seriously Read More
Hi, I’m Larry and I’m a phone case junkie. So, I may not need an intervention yet, but I have noticed that I do have several phone cases of various makes, models, and types. I sat back today and asked myself why, and what I come up with is that I have not found a case
Put the versatility back into your phone case with the nexpaq modular smartphone case Read More
Pocket tools come in many sizes and shapes these days, and are made of many exotic materials. So, what makes a pocket tool different? To me lately it has been size and weight. I have my fair share of “pocket tools” that are usually around the size of a credit card. That is great if
It’s a cinch to fix with a Pinch multi-tool Read More
The TV in my bedroom has what has to be the worst remote ever created. It seems to be underpowered, and there’s an opaque cover over the wimpy IR sender that means it sometimes takes what seems like a dozen tries to get the TV to simply turn on or off. I need to get
Turn the remote for your streaming video set-top box into a universal remote Read More
This seems to be a product in search of a problem, but the PAVARA sink tidy is also in search of funding at Kickstarter. I’m just getting started on the process of updating my kitchen. You know me, I’m always interested in new gadgets, and a gadget for my upgraded kitchen seemed intriguing. This product
PAVARA sink tidy aims to keep your kitchen stylish by hiding soaps and sponges Read More
We are a multitasking society and with that we expect the items we use on a daily basis to be the same. But when it comes to gym bags, they seem to have fallen behind in this trend. Living in the time crunched world we do today we often find ourselves heading from a workout
You don’t need to join the Navy to use the SUB Sports Utility Bag Read More
I don’t know about you, but I’m really sick of the whole selfie craze. No one wants to see image after image of your goofy looking duck face. But if you absolutely must use your phone to take pictures or videos of yourself, having a remote shutter button is a handy gadget for the selfie
EmoFix Bluetooth selfie remote review Read More
When it comes to every day carry items, I am always looking for the unique or different, especially when it comes to wallets. I am not necessarily in the market for a new wallet, but when I see one that has a little quirk or a different design philosophy I like to check it out.
The Vallett wallet is a gentleman’s best friend Read More
Last spring I helped back SnapRays, a Kickstarter project for a wall outlet cover plate with built in auto-illuminating LEDs. The project was a big success and they actually delivered the products to their backers on time, which has not been the norm for most of the projects I have backed in the past. Now
SnapPower Charger easily adds a USB port to a wall outlet without rewiring Read More
I enjoy and definitely prefer nice writing instruments. Occasionally one is introduced on Kickstarter or the like that is noteworthy. In this case, the designers at Dimond Point have recently began a crowd-funded project so that they can bring The Patriot, their precision-machined, military-inspired pen to market. The Patriot Pen is sleek, lightweight and made from high-quality military grade 6063 aluminum,
The Patriot Pen is light weight precision-machined goodness Read More
USB ports, there are never enough on my laptop or desk top computer to keep all my connected items connected. I am always changing a cable here, unplugging a device there and can never seem to find the right cable for the job. The InfiniteUSB, a Kickstarter project, hopes to provide you with a solution
Stack em long and far with the InfiniteUSB Read More
Our smartphones and tablets continue to evolve with more memory, faster processors, larger displays, and better cameras, but have you ever considered the design of the audio jack? The 3.5mm jack that you plug your earbuds and headphones into hasn’t changed in decades. The old saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” is true,
MAGZET turns your 3.5mm audio jack into a magsafe style connection Read More
It’s not even available for pre-order yet, but the parade of Apple Watch accessories continues. Adappt has just launched an Indigogo campaign seeking funding for watchband adapters to allow you to use any band with the Apple Watch. The Adappt has the Apple Watch band connector on one side; the other side is the typical
With Adappt, you can wear any watchband you like with your Apple Watch Read More
There are a variety of ways you can open and lock your home’s door without using a key. I tried a WiFi-connected deadbolt that didn’t work, no matter what type of interpretive dance I used to approach it. I’ve been intrigued by other Kickstarter products that still haven’t made it to market long after the
Replace your door’s deadbolt key with Sesame and a smartphone app Read More
Nyrius has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new method of automating control of lamps and small appliances in your home. The Nyrius Smart Outlet connects to an app on your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, so you don’t even have to have an internet connection to use them. So long as you are
Nyrius Smart Outlet controls your lamps and small appliances without WiFi Read More
If you’ve been thinking about swapping out all the light bulbs in your home with bulbs that can be controlled with your smartphone, I have an alternative product that you might want to consider. Switchmate, an Indiegogo crowdfunding project, is a switch that fits over your existing light switch plates by using magnets to snap onto the
Control the lights in your home without buying special bulbs Read More
WonderCube is an Indiegogo crowdfunding project for an 8-in-1 adapter that is small enough to attach to your keychain. This one inch cube transforms into the following tools: USB cable, USB charger, phone stand, OTG USB cable, sync cable, emergency battery charger, flash memory and an LED flashlight. The WonderCube will be available in versions
WonderCube packs multiple smartphone accessories into a 1 inch cube Read More
Spring seems to be right around the corner (finally!) but I’m still wearing gloves on my drives to and from my day job each day. The best thing about gloves is that they keep my hands warm and dry. The worst thing about them is that they make interacting with my phone a big hassle.
Glovys turns any gloves into touch screen gloves for your iPhone Read More