News, reviews and articles about crowdfunded projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and more.
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 […]
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
This multi-tool has over a dozen functions and it’s small enough to hide on your keychain! Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – It’s time to get all science-y folks as today, we’re going to explore the mysteries of electrolyzed water. Per Wikipedia: Electrolysed water (electrolyzed water, EOW, ECA, electrolyzed oxidizing water, electro-activated water, or electro-chemically activated water solution) is produced by the electrolysis of ordinary tap water containing dissolved sodium chloride. The electrolysis of
Washwow Cup2 Electrolyzed Water generator cup review – rinse and spit with science Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are tons of everyday carry tools on the market today, and many of them got their start with crowdfunding campaigns. The K-Smart 11-in-1 Titanium Multi-Function Keychain is no exception. The multi-function quick-release keychain blew past its $5000 goal on Kickstarter. The quick-release keychain has a user-friendly design that makes it easy
K-Smart is an 11-in-1 titanium multi-tool keychain that’s as versatile as it gets Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Voice recorders aren’t the sexiest gadgets on the market, but that changes today with the PLAUD NOTE which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. This sleek recorder not only records phone calls and meetings, but it transcribes them into text and uses ChatGPT to summarize the notes. Let’s take it for a
PLAUD NOTE review – ChatGPT empowered AI voice recorder Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It seems like large, over-the-top PC builds are all the rage today. But, for every neon-lit, liquid-cooled, monster tower computer, there’s a PC building enthusiast running out of desk space. For those of us looking to save some room on our desktops, the XULU XR1 Max Mini PC is making its debut
XULU XR1 Max Mini PC Launches on Kickstarter – A Compact Computing Powerhouse! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Have you seen those slick spin closures on really expensive athletic shoes? The ones where you slip in your for, spin a dial, snap it down, and *boom* – your kicks are perfect! Pull up on the knob and *boom* – your tennies are loose and ready to slip off. The problem
Quit lacing and tying your kicks with the ONECL dial shoelace system Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When I was contacted by DREO to see if I would like to test their ChefMaker Combi Fryer, I had to check the company name again because the DREO I know makes heaters, fans, and air purifiers. But now they also make air fryers so let’s take a look at the DREO
DREO ChefMaker Combi Fryer review – It’s an air fryer with super powers Read More
(see update below) CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I love analog tools for journaling and note-taking. I use a paper notebook and a pen every day to keep track of my daily tasks and for recording ideas and memories. For me, the downside to keeping notes on paper is that I can’t easily search for specific entries
On paper, the Nuwa Pen looks like the ultimate digital journaling pen (updated) Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Even though I brush my teeth twice a day and floss regularly, I still have problems with build-up behind my lower front teeth due to how they are crowded. This is my trouble spot and where the hygienist always spends the most time torturing, I mean cleaning. That is until I switched
SOOCAS Neos 2-in-1 electric toothbrush and electric water flosser review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – VTOMAN, a leading manufacturer of portable power solutions, has recently unveiled its latest breakthrough, the FlashSpeed PRO 3000 Portable Power Station, through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. This cutting-edge device is specifically engineered to serve as a dependable and adaptable power supply for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as a vital backup power solution
VTOMAN launched FlashSpeed Pro 3000 Home Backup Power Station on Kickstarter Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I’m a big proponent of e-ink. I prefer reading and writing on an e-ink tablet over an LCD any day, but when I heard of the Eyemoo NXT Epaper S1 Android tablet, I was intrigued. Eyemoo has created the “World’s first color Reflective-LCD with front light” and I wanted to check it
Eyemoo NXT EPaper S1 tablet review – The future of Epaper? Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Sticky notes are an easy-to-use way for people to remember important things. But let’s be honest, they’re not the most environmentally-friendly option out there. That’s where the Rocketbook Reusable Sticky Notes come in! What is it? Just like Rocketbooks reusable notebooks, Rocketbook Reusable Sticky Notes allow you to write, wipe, and reuse
Rocketbook now has reusable stickie notes! Read More
REVIEW – Who knew that in a short time, I would become knowledgeable in all things Shargeek—or Sharge—I can’t figure it out. This whimsical company releases practical, but fun-to-use power banks and chargers. I’ve reviewed both the Storm2 Slim power bank and the smaller Sharge Flow Power Bank. I liked them both and still use
Shargeek Starship Seer review – Stardate: May 2023 Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – At the beginning of the pandemic when everyone was working from home, webcams were a must-have gadget. It felt like every week, we were being offered a new better improved webcam to review, and we reviewed a LOT of them. Now that the pandemic seems to be behind us, it doesn’t mean
This webcam can do a LOT more than your webcam! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll already know that we really like Vosteed knives and have done quite a few Vosteed reviews. Today they have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their newest knife. This time it’s a cleaver-style blade. The new Vosteed GrandKnife Minibarbar is a versatile knife that
Vosteed knife fans need to check out their new Kickstarter campaign Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I’ve been reviewing quite a few mechanical keyboards lately because I’m on a personal quest to find the perfect one for my computer setup/workflow. The newest mechanical keyboard that I’m testing is the Whatgeek x 3inuS Kebohub EE01 mechanical keyboard which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. This is no ordinary keyboard
Whatgeek x 3inuS Kebohub EE01 mechanical keyboard review – it has a built-in hub! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand from ESR is the first MagSafe wallet that has a built-in Apple-certified Bluetooth Find My module. This wallet is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and has some extra features not found on Apple’s own MagSafe wallets. As mentioned, the HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand has a built-in tracker
This new ESR MagSafe wallet has superpowers that you’ll want! Read More
REVIEW – For me, movies are an escape from reality and I love the zip-zap, swashbuckling of action, sci-fi, and adventure films! Immersion is the key and a bright, clear image is crucial. JMGO’s new N1 Ultra 4K triple laser projector packs a seriously bright, vibrant image to enjoy the story as the director
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – During one of my recent cool product surfing quests, I scrolled to the picture above and wondered what was going on with this guy’s body. A quick scan revealed a new type of clothing designed especially for motorcycle riders. They are Mo’cycle Airbag Jeans. And no, this isn’t April Fools’ day yet
Are those airbags in your jeans or are you just a little fluffy? Read More