Crowdfunded - The Gadgeteer

Havok Watch is classic rugged style, lightweight case and won’t break the bank

I’m a fan of watches, and of the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Over the past several years, there have been many great-looking watches on Kickstarter, from burly dive watches to complex smartwatches. Now Elliot Havok, who has run several successful Kickstarter campaigns including the Quarter Century Belt and three versions of the Dash Wallet, have launched their Havok […]

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It may not stop the British, but the Revolution Golf Tee could help your golf game

By Larry Geisz / January 25, 2015 / News / Crowdfunded, Health and fitness, Sports / 4 Comments

From a golfing stand point, last year was a total bust for me. Due to some medical issues, I wasn’t able to play many rounds. This year I am determined to not only play more, but improve my game. There are a lot of gimmicks and gadgets out there to help improve your game, but

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ZeroHour wants help to fund their new compact tactical flashlight + battery backup

By Bill Kuch / January 23, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Crowdfunded, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

Several months ago I reviewed the ZeroHour XD Tactical flashlight thinking I would never need another, but the folks at ZeroHour have me rethinking that. They are running a Kickstarter campaign to develop a smaller and more feature laden flashlight and battery backup. The ZeroHour Relic XR is their latest flashlight which is currently seeking funding through

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RestOn Sleepace smart sleep monitor review

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 30, 2014 / Reviews / Activity tracker, Crowdfunded, Health and fitness, Sleep / Leave a Comment

A lot of high end fitness trackers that are designed to keep track of your steps and physical activity can also give you insight on your sleeping habits with the hope of improving them. Everyone could use a better night’s sleep right? The only problem with most of these trackers is that you have to wear them on

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Kid-friendly programming tutorials delivered to your door

By Morgan Bornstein / December 23, 2014 / News / Crowdfunded, Kid Gadgets / 1 Comment

One of the biggest regrets I have is that I didn’t learn how to code when I was a kid. I’m a bit envious of those that can soon get a Bitsbox, a monthly subscription box teaching kids how to write programs through simple, fun games and activities. It’s currently up on Kickstarter for funding, but the

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Liquid Key Caddy review

By Larry Geisz / December 20, 2014 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, Gear, Keychain, Pocket Gear / 1 Comment

It is not often that I get a chance to review a product before it is available to consumers for their purchase. But the other day I got a nice surprise from the postman and the folks at Liquid (an Australian group),with their new Key Caddy, a follow-up Kickstarter project to the Liquid Wallet that I

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That is a HedgeHog multifunctional comb in my wallet and I am happy to see you

By Larry Geisz / December 12, 2014 / News / Crowdfunded, Gear, Multi-tool, Pocket Gear / Leave a Comment

A comb, there’s an item I don’t see everyday. I am sure they are still around but they aren’t as cool as the once were. The HedgeHog, a Kickstarter project from Zootility Tools may make combs cool again. The HedgeHog is a comb designed to also function as a multi-too, or is it a multi tool

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Even when you make coffee at home, you can still have decorated drinks with CinniBird

By Janet Cloninger / December 10, 2014 / News / Beverage, Crowdfunded, Food, Home and Kitchen / 6 Comments

You’ve probably seen pictures of coffees with the beautiful decorations on top made from the foamed milk, haven’t you? You don’t get those at just any coffee shop, and if you’re like me, you won’t be able to make anything like that at home, either. With the CinniBird Spice Pen, even I might be able

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The future is now only skin deep

By Bill Henderson / December 8, 2014 / News / Crowdfunded / 14 Comments

Of all the new gadgets introduced over the last few years, the Cicret Bracelet has to be one of the most unique tech thingies I’ve seen. One look at Cicret’s kickstarter-like campaign video made me think they are onto something here. The bracelet connects wirelessly to a smartphone and projects a live image of your

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LOOPY multi-tools and backup battery attach to your belt loop for easy carry

By Larry Geisz / December 7, 2014 / News / Crowdfunded, Keychain, Pocket Gear / 3 Comments

I am always on the lookout for quirky or unique tools and gadgets that look like they could be useful in an everyday carry situation. When it comes to pocket multi-tools I have my fair share, so in order to catch my eye you need to be a little different. The LOOPY belt loop multi-tools

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The Foldio 2 is a bigger, brighter, and better home photography studio

By Janet Cloninger / December 6, 2014 / News / Camera gear, Crowdfunded, Photography / 1 Comment

Read Julie’s Foldio2 review. Last year, we told you about a Kickstarter project for a small, foldable, portable photography studio called Foldio. People who sell products online or who review gadgets need a clear, well-lighted area to take photos for their postings. Foldio was designed for the person who needed a home studio, but who

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Pearl Compact Mirror and USB Rechargeable Battery project has moved to Indiegogo and is actively seeking funding

By Janet Cloninger / November 18, 2014 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Crowdfunded, personal grooming / 1 Comment

Last week, we told you about the Pearl: Compact Mirror & USB Rechargeable Battery that was seeking funding on Kickstarter. Soon after our post went live, Kickstarter suspended the project because of a DMCA copyright infringement claim. Daniel Chin of HYPER by Sanho Corporation, says: “It was a ridiculous, unfounded and fraudulent claim which Kickstarter did

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A faithful pocket Titanium sidekick, the Fidelis Tool

By Larry Geisz / November 10, 2014 / News / Crowdfunded, Gear, Pocket Gear / 2 Comments

Oh pocket mini tools how do I love thee, let me count the ways. Ok so I may or may not be that bad when it comes to these things, but I have to say I do love a good pocket mini tool. With that in mind I have come across the Fidelis Tool, a

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Acme Made Charge Case for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus

By Janet Cloninger / November 4, 2014 / News / Batteries and Chargers, cables, Case and stand, Cases and Covers, Crowdfunded, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus / Leave a Comment

This Kickstarter project introduces a new case for the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus from Acme Made. The case doesn’t have a built-in battery, but it does have a built-in Lightning cable. The Charge Case is made of polycarbonate, and it has a carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate kickstand that can support the iPhone in either portrait

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Gigaflash Mobile iSmile Selfie Remote review

By Mark Rosengarten / November 3, 2014 / Reviews / Android, Camera gear, Crowdfunded, iOS, Photography / 6 Comments

Whether you like it or not, the selfie is here to stay. Capturing yourself in the moment is an extremely popular form of self-expression these days. Heck, I used to turn my film camera around and point it towards myself and take what I hoped would be a usable shot. Even some new phones are

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The Bluesmart is the world’s first “smart, connected carryon”

By Janet Cloninger / October 24, 2014 / News / Bags, Crowdfunded, luggage, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

The Bluesmart carryon is actively seeking funding on indiegogo, although it’s already raised more than 650% of its funding goal with 33 days left in the funding period. This piece of luggage connects to your smartphone via an app and tells you all about itself and your travel – and it charges your devices, too.

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H.Tang is a smartwatch for the fashion conscious woman

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 21, 2014 / News / Activity tracker, Crowdfunded, Geek jewelry, Smartwatch, Watches and Clocks / 3 Comments

Most smartwatches on the market are chunky, bulky and definitely not feminine. Enter the H.Tang smartwatch, which is currently seeking funding through Pozible.com. This smartwatch looks more like a fancy bracelet than a watch that can track your activity, calorie burn, display the weather and notify you when you have an incoming call or text

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bottleLoft magnetically helps save fridge space

By Andy Jacobs / October 18, 2014 / News / Beverage, Crowdfunded, Home and Kitchen / 7 Comments

Having a full fridge is actually a good problem to have, right? It probably means we aren’t going hungry. But not having enough space in your fridge can be a bit frustrating at times. Brian Conti, creator of the successfully funded Strong Like Bull Magnets Kickstarter projects, is back with a new crowdfunded—and of course, magnetically-powered—product. The

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Bomber Barrel is a durable, functional, minimal duffel bag & accessories

By Andy Jacobs / October 17, 2014 / News / Bags, Crowdfunded, Shoulder bag / 2 Comments

The duffel bag has been done and re-done since it became a staple of military luggage—and later gym bags—forever ago. Crowdfunded Bomber Barrel was designed to improve on the classic. While it retains the recognizable cylindrical shape of the duffel bag, it also includes a combination of several useful and durable features: lightweight (390 grams) and

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The Pronto battery pack stores enough power to recharge an iPhone in only 5 minutes

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 16, 2014 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Crowdfunded / 6 Comments

We all love our gadgets, but keeping them charged isn’t a fun chore. Especially when you’re mobile and not near a power outlet. The guys from Power Practical who brought us the PowerPot are back with a new crowdfunding project for a product called the Pronto. The Pronto is a portable backup battery that recharges extremely fast. Fast enough

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