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

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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This little flipper knife needs to be my EDC and I think you’ll want one too!

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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

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Slimca Here rechargeable tracking card review – wafer thin device tracking

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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

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HiDock H1: ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock with AI Summary review

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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,

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Elfin pet water fountain review – A rechargeable pumpless fountain for your pet

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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

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TerraOmni Vest review – A wearable gear bag?

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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

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This multi-tool prybar bit driver glows in the dark without Tritium!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Most EDC prybar tools are designed for one task – prying. The PRYTIUM prybar is a titanium multi-tool with a lot more functionality and pizazz than a typical prybar. The functionality comes in the fact that you get a prybar, a nail puller, a ruler, a glass breaker, a bottle opener, a

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KJM K3 projector review – fantastically bright

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you’re in the market for a home projector, there are probably two key specifications you’re looking for: resolution and brightness. Many entry level projectors are 720P (or even worse), but you’re going to want at least Full HD (1080P) for any decent sized screen. If you’re going really big, then you

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It’s not a multi-tool, but you will want this pen for your EDC collection!

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CROWDFUNDED NEWS – I love mini pens but I’m also really picky about mini pens. I am not a fan of the tiny pens that use D1 ballpoint refills because I hate the way they write. So I was excited when I came across the Kickstarter campaign for CHROMA Titanium EDC Ink Keychain Pens from

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This pocket knife is the perfect EDC for Gordon Ramsey if he was a backpacker!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Usually when we talk about knives, we’re talking about the type of knives that are part of your EDC. Today I want to introduce you to a folding knife that is designed for cooks and chefs. It’s the FoldChef folding chef’s knife and it’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. This knife not

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Khadas Mind portable workstation review – the coolest mini PC I’ve ever seen

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – We’ve been reviewing several mini PCs in the past year and it’s no wonder that this form factor has become so popular because they are both portable and powerful. With a mini PC, you don’t need a lot of room on your desk for one, and at the same time, small doesn’t

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Wingback Fountain Pen review – Sophisticated minimalism

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If it’s not multi-tools, knives, or wallets, then it’s pens that are another mandatory part of everyone’s EDC. Today I want to show you the Wingback fountain pen which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Wingback Fountain Pen is a hand-crafted CNC machined fountain

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Colorpik Pen is digital ink pen that can draw and write in ANY color!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you like to draw but don’t have the space to store dozens of different colored pens or markers, then you should take a look at the Colorpik pen which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. The Colorpik is an ink pen with a built-in camera that you use to capture a

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This EDC wearable will guide you home, start a fire, and magnify tiny text!

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NEWS – Last weekend everyone was hating on me for writing about a wearable multi-tool, so let’s keep the trend going this weekend with another wearable EDC tool to check out. This time it’s the Polar Pupil. Dumb name (sorry guys), but I think it’s a cool looking tool. What is it? The Polar Pupil

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urFlamp V63 retractable flashlight review – You choose the battery and the size!

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Do me a favor and walk around your house and garage to count the number of flashlights you have.  Now count how many of them need batteries or no longer work.  I did this exercise and I counted 23.  23 flashlights of different shapes and sizes that required 4A, 3A, 2A, 9-volt,

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Is this wearable multi-tool an EDC nerd’s holy grail?

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – What functions make the perfect minimal multi-tool? For me, it’s something to cut with, something to pry with, and something to write with. The Flounder titanium multi-tool has those functions covered as long as what you want to cut is just slicing through packing tape of boxes. This arrowhead-shaped wearable pendant is

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Mobfree 100W 3-In-1 Retractable XuperCable review – Solves the “My Cable’s Gone a Walkin’ ”  and “Tangled Tether” blues.

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Does it ever feel like the cord you need goes AWOL, has become a Gordian Knot, or has the wrong connector? Argh! Take charge ( pun intended ) of your gadget juicing needs with Mobfree’s XuperCable 3-in-1 Retractable cable! What is it? The Mobfree 100W 3-In-1 Retractable and 360 Rotating Fast Charging

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EarBuddy is designed to replace your single use cotton swabs

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you use cotton swabs to clean accumulated wax or dry the water from your ears after a swim or shower? Instead of buying box after box of disposable cotton swabs, an alternative solution is the EarBuddy. This small reusable ear cleaner is a safe way to remove wax, water, and dirt

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High Great SeaKool D2 Hands-Free Underwater Thruster review – you’ll glide through the water with the greatest of ease

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Have you ever power-snorkeled?  We have.  We did it in Grand Turk.  You don your mask and are given what amounts to a caged propeller with handles and a trigger.  Hold it in front of your body and pull the trigger.  The propeller spins and pulls you through the water.  It is

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This multi-tool has over a dozen functions and it’s small enough to hide on your keychain!

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NEWS – What is your favorite type of multi-tool? One that has big beefy tools and requires a special holster to carry it on your belt, or a small inconspicuous EDC tool that hides on your keychain but has a selection of functions that cover a variety of light-duty tasks? Check out the KeyMaster multi-tool

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