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K-Smart is an 11-in-1 titanium multi-tool keychain that’s as versatile as it gets

By Michael Strange / June 28, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, Multi-tool / 14 Comments

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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 […]

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PLAUD NOTE review – ChatGPT empowered AI voice recorder

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 27, 2023 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, voice recorder / 10 Comments

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

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XULU XR1 Max Mini PC Launches on Kickstarter – A Compact Computing Powerhouse!

By Joe Porletto / June 23, 2023 / News / computer, Crowdfunded, Mini PC / 7 Comments

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

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Quit lacing and tying your kicks with the ONECL dial shoelace system

By Garry Kolb / June 10, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, Shoes / 1 Comment

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

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DREO ChefMaker Combi Fryer review – It’s an air fryer with super powers

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 24, 2023 / Reviews / air fryer, Cooking, Crowdfunded, Home and Kitchen / 4 Comments

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

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On paper, the Nuwa Pen looks like the ultimate digital journaling pen (updated)

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 22, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, journal, Pens / 3 Comments

(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

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SOOCAS Neos 2-in-1 electric toothbrush and electric water flosser review

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 16, 2023 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

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

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VTOMAN launched FlashSpeed Pro 3000 Home Backup Power Station on Kickstarter

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 12, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

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

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Eyemoo NXT EPaper S1 tablet review – The future of Epaper?

By Kenneth Woodham / May 3, 2023 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, e-ink tablet, productivity, Tablet / 5 Comments

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

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Rocketbook now has reusable stickie notes!

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 2, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, Notebooks / Leave a Comment

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

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Shargeek Starship Seer review – Stardate: May 2023

By Bill Henderson / April 22, 2023 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

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

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This webcam can do a LOT more than your webcam!

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 18, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, Webcam / Leave a Comment

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

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Vosteed knife fans need to check out their new Kickstarter campaign

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 10, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, Knives / Leave a Comment

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

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Whatgeek x 3inuS Kebohub EE01 mechanical keyboard review – it has a built-in hub!

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 4, 2023 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, mechanical keyboard / Leave a Comment

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

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This new ESR MagSafe wallet has superpowers that you’ll want!

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 14, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, Magsafe, Wallets / Leave a Comment

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

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JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Tri-Color Laser Projector review – A pew-pew laser projector to watch your pew-pew movies!

By Dave Moore / March 9, 2023 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, Projector / 4 Comments

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

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Are those airbags in your jeans or are you just a little fluffy?

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 2, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, Motorcycle, Safety / 3 Comments

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

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Polarries E-Cube 100 travel charger review – 100W fast charging in the palm of your hand

By Theresa Villeneuve / March 1, 2023 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, power adapter, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I’m already planning my summer vacation in Europe and from previous experience, you can never have too many power and plug adapters, so I can’t wait to bring the Polarries E-Cube 100 travel charger with me this summer! It can charge five devices at the same time, which should help in older

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BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit review – It’s more than just a fire pit

By Mike Dixon / February 16, 2023 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, Outdoor Gear / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Whether it’s cooking something, hanging out with friends, or relaxing, there’s something magical about sitting around a fire pit. The BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit added some modern features to the fire pit, so I just had to check it out. What is it? The BondStove is a smokeless fire pit with optional

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Rantoge – the ultimate DIY mechanical clock

By Garry Kolb / February 14, 2023 / News / Crowdfunded, Watches and Clocks / 3 Comments

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Are you a DIY kind of person? Do you like geeky mechanical things? Do timepieces fascinate you? Well, duh – you read The Gadgeteer! Of course! I have a deal for you! Check out the new Kickstarter campaign from Rantoge for “An electromechanical cam clock with a very retro and modern design,

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