This week we have six picks for for my notable crowdfunding campaigns list that include magnetic speakers, a wireless camera controller, construction set, and more. Click through to see this week’s list of notable crowdfunding campaigns.

Omni-Wearable | Sunglasses with a Docking HD Video Camera

What is it?
The Omni-Wearable are water-resistant sunglasses with an integrated hands-free flip-out 1080P POV video camera.

Why do I like it?
I like Omni-Wearable video sunglasses because they start recording when you flip out the camera. You don’t need to launch an app or fiddle with menus on the glasses. You just flip out the camera on the side of the glasses and that’s it. Flip the camera back and video recording stops.

Where can I find more info?
With 6 days left in the campaign, The Omni-Wearable campaign has already met their funding goal of $50,000. You can pre-order an Omni-Wearable starting at $199. After the Omni-Wearable campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

GoDuo Speakers | Powerful Magnetic Bluetooth Stereo Speakers

What is it?
GoDuo Speakers are magnetic connectable water and shock resistant Bluetooth speakers.

Why do I like it?
It’s tough to stand out in the crowded playing field of Bluetooth speakers, but GoDuo Speakers do just that. They feature a magnetic base that allows you to use the speakers as one portable speaker, two individual speakers, or linked speakers that provide left and right channel stereo sound. The magnetic base also lets you attach the speakers to steel surfaces.

Where can I find more info?
With 27 days left in the campaign, The GoDuo Speakers campaign has already met their funding goal of $15,000. You can pre-order GoDuo Speakers starting at $79. After the GoDuo Speakers campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in July 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

SID, The Next Revolution In 3D Storytelling

What is it?
SID is a 3D camera with augmented reality special effects and ultra stability.

Why do I like it?
I like SID because it’s a compact 3D 3K (2880×1440/30fps) video camera that has built-in stability features to make VR action video that you will actually want to watch.

Where can I find more info?
With 14 days left in the campaign, The SID campaign has already met their funding goal of $25,000. You can pre-order a SID starting at $179. After the SID campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in August 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Arckit – Design & Build Your Dream City

What is it?
Arckit is a construction set designed for architects to create buildings and cities.

Why do I like it?
I like Arckit because I like construction sets. You might say that we don’t need another block set because we already have LEGO and Mega Blox. But Arckit blocks are more refined than LEGO. They don’t have the posts that stick out of the top of every brick. Each Arckit building piece has smooth and more realistic surface so that you can create more lifelike models.

Where can I find more info?
With 13 days left in the campaign, The Arckit campaign is still working towards their funding goal of $33,607. You can pre-order an Arckit kit starting at $26. After the Arckit campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in September 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

ACPD Drum Kit & Game: The Best Way to Learn to Play

What is it?
ACPD Drum Kit is a tiny virtual drum kit for your iOS and Android smartphone or tablet that will help you learn to play the drums.

Why do I like it?
I like the ACPD Drum Kit because it’s another way to turn your smartphone or tablet into an instrument for learning to play and creating music. I’ve always wanted to learn to play drums but I was never motivated enough to spend money on a large drum set. The ACPD Drum Kit looks like a minimalist way to experience drum playing without needing space or a lot of money.

Where can I find more info?
With 28 days left in the campaign, The ACPD Drum Kit campaign is still working towards their funding goal of $20,000. You can pre-order an ACPD Drum Kit starting at $49. After the ACPD Drum Kit campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in September 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Arsenal, the intelligent camera assistant

What is it?
Arsenal is a module that attaches to a DSLR or mirrorless camera to allow wireless control through a smartphone.

Why do I like it?
I like Arsenal because it’s different from other wireless camera controllers. Arsenal has an AI settings assistant that helps you get the perfect shot every time because it’s been trained on thousands of photos. so it can determine the optimal settings for the scene that you’re shooting.

Where can I find more info?
With 26 days left in the campaign, The Arsenal campaign has greatly surpassed their funding goal of $50,000. You can pre-order an Arsenal starting at $150. After the Arsenal campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in January 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Filed in categories: News

Tagged: Crowdfunded

Video sunglasses, 3D video camera, virtual drum kit for your phone, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns originally appeared on on May 26, 2017 at 2:20 pm.

Note: If you are subscribed to this feed through FeedBurner, please switch to our native feed URL http://the-gadgeteer.com/feed/ in order to ensure continuous delivery.

This week we have five picks for notable crowdfunding campaigns that include an interesting design for picture hanging device, a keychain multi-tool, and more. Click through to see this week’s list of notable crowdfunding campaigns.

Exotac nanoSPARK

What is it?
The Exotac nanoSPARK is a tiny spark generator that you can add to your EDC and survival pack.

Why do I like it?
I like the Exotac nanoSPARK because it’s small, fits in your pocket or any gear bag, but is capable of starting a fire. The handle of the nanoSPARK is a waterproof storage area that can hold cotton or other fire starting tinder so that you can start a fire as quickly as possible.

Where can I find more info?
With 6 days left in the campaign, The Exotac nanoSPARK campaign has already passed their funding goal of $20,000. You can pre-order an Exotac nanoSPARK starting at $22. After the Exotac nanoSPARK campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in July 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

BISON ROLLING GRILL

blurb by Bob Patterson

What is it?
The Bison Rolling Grill is a flexible grill grate that, including the frame and stand, rolls up into a pouch about the size of a bag of tent stakes.

Why do I like it?
Whether you’re car-camping or backpacking, hauling your grilling gear is always awkward. The Rolling Grill provides a clever solution that’s easy to pack and stow without taking up a lot of space. The Teflon-coated aluminum grate is easy to clean, and the stand height is adjustable to match the size of your fire.

Where can I find more info?
With 9 days left to go, Bison Camping Equipment has almost reached its fundraising goal of $35,000. While the early-bird pledges are sold out, you can still get one for $49 with delivery planned for July 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Absolut Hangsmart

What is it?
Absolut Hangsmart is a tool that helps you hang stuff on a wall.

Why do I like it?
I like the Absolut Hangsmart just because it’s an extremely overbuilt gadget that will let you hang a picture on a wall. It’s a cool idea but wowza, it will get very expensive if you want one for every item that you want to hang on your walls. Apparently, people disagree because they have already doubled their funding goal.

Where can I find more info?
With 10 days left in the campaign, The Absolut Hangsmart campaign has already passed their funding goal of $30,000. You can pre-order an Absolut Hangsmart starting at $24. After the Absolut Hangsmart campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in July 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Handy Kee – Most Useful Titanium Multi-Tool Key

What is it?
Handy Kee is a Grade 5 Titanium multi-tool with 18+ functions and shaped like a key.

Why do I like it?
I like the Handy Kee because it’s small enough to fit on your keychain but has enough features to make it a worthy EDC item. It has multiple sized wrenches, a flat screwdriver, bit holder, bottle cap lifter, lottery ticket scratcher and more.

Where can I find more info?
With 16 days left in the campaign, The Handy Kee campaign has already passed their funding goal of $2,000. You can pre-order a Handy Kee starting at $21. After the Handy Kee campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in August 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

CHIZZLE: The Smart Sculpting Surface & Guide

What is it?
CHIZZLE is a platform that connects to your computer to help you make sculptures.

Why do I like it?
How you make a sculpture of a bird? You get a lump of clay and remove everything that doesn’t look like a bird. Simple right? But that’s what CHIZZLE is supposed to do for you. It shows you on the computer screen what to remove from the lump of clay. In a world full of 3D printers, this device looks like a lot of hands-on fun.

Where can I find more info?
With 30 days left in the campaign, The CHIZZLE campaign is still working towards their funding goal of $60,000. You can pre-order a CHIZZLE starting at $89. After the CHIZZLE campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in May 2017. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

Filed in categories: News

Tagged: Crowdfunded

EDC fire starter, key multi-tool, smart sculpting gadget, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns originally appeared on on May 16, 2017 at 8:30 am.

Note: If you are subscribed to this feed through FeedBurner, please switch to our native feed URL http://the-gadgeteer.com/feed/ in order to ensure continuous delivery.

This week’s picks for notable crowdfunding campaigns include an interesting design for a lunch box, a folding garment bag, and more. Click through to read this week’s list of notable crowdfunding campaigns.

FLIPPIT! is The All-in-one Fidget Solution!

What is it?
FLIPPIT is a 2-in-1 fidget toy.

Why do I like it?
I like FLIPPIT because it’s two fidget toys in one. You get one module that has multiple tactile fidget options from a switch, to dials, a joystick and more. But then you also get one of the newest crazes in fidget toys, a spinner. But this spinner is even better than the thousands of other spinners on the market because it has a magnet that will let you connect it to the main FLIPPIT fidget toy or to another FLIPPIT spinner for double the fidget fun.

Where can I find more info?
With 21 days left in the campaign, The FLIPPIT! campaign is still working towards reacheing their funding goal of $21,000. You can pre-order a FLIPPIT! starting at $23. After the FLIPPIT! campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Deskview: The World’s First Window-Mounted Standing Desk

What is it?
Deskview is a window-mounted, portable standing desk or shelf.

Why do I like it?
I like Deskview because it allows you to attach a 25 ” x 15 ” standing desk to an existing window or other flat slick vertical surface. The vacuum suction disks are strong enough to hold up to 120 lbs.

Where can I find more info?
With 18 days left in the campaign, The Deskview campaign has already reached their funding goal of $25,000. You can pre-order a Deskview starting at $125. After the Deskview campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in November 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

The Sharkk Twins Portable Speakers

blurb by – Bill Henderson

What is it?
The Sharkk Twins are two portable speakers that can be used individually or paired together for stereo sound.

Why do I like it?
I like the Sharkk Twins because up until now, portable Bluetooth stereo speakers were either expensive or—although more affordable when sold individually—were then too expensive when bought as a pair at double the price. Sharkk is offering a matched pair of stereo Bluetooth speakers for the Kickstarter price of $35 US (40% off retail). They come with a denim fabric grill cover, 30 ft. Bluetooth range, 3.5 hour battery life, a power rating of 10 (total) watts and weigh only 3.9 oz. each.

Where can I find more info?
With just 14 days left in the campaign, The Sharkk Twins campaign has far surpassed their funding goal of $5,000 with plenty of spots left. You can donate to the campaign starting with $35 for one pair of speakers. The levels of involvement go up to $300 or more which guarantees you 10 pairs of speakers. After the campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in June 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Fittbo – The Ultimate Lunchbox

What is it?
Fittbo is thermo-insulated and leakproof lunchbox that you can carry vertically in your bag.

Why do I like it?
I like the Fittbo because it’s been designed to be carried vertically in a bag. I bring my lunch almost every day and would definitely use something like this to carry my food.

Where can I find more info?
With 29 days left in the campaign, The Fittbo campaign has already reached their funding goal of $15,000. You can pre-order a Fittbo starting at $39. After the Fittbo campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

The PLIQO bag

What is it?
The PLIQO bag is a folding travel garment bag.

Why do I like it?
I don’t travel all that often and I don’t wear a suit, but I know that many of you do. The PLIQO bag looks like a great way to travel with a suit when you don’t want to wear it in transit. The bag is small and perfect for people that like to travel with the minimum amount of bags for a short business trip.

Where can I find more info?
With 28 days left in the campaign, the PLIQO campaign has almost reached their funding goal of $45,287 after just one day. You can pre-order a PLIQO starting at $130. After the PLIQO campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in October 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Filed in categories: News

Tagged: Crowdfunded

FLIPPIT Fidget toy, Deskview standing desk, Sharkk speakers, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns originally appeared on on May 11, 2017 at 7:56 am.

Note: If you are subscribed to this feed through FeedBurner, please switch to our native feed URL http://the-gadgeteer.com/feed/ in order to ensure continuous delivery.

My picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns include a 3 stringed guitar, two wallets, and more. Click through to read this week’s list of notable crowdfunding campaigns.

The Spyslide: World’s Most Elegant Webcam Cover

What is it?
The Spyslide is a very small stainless steel sliding privacy cover for your laptop’s webcam.

Why do I like it?
I like the Spyslide because it easily protects your privacy in the event that someone hacks your computer to view through your computer’s built-in webcam. The Spyslide is much smaller and thinner than the SPIshutter webcam cover that I reviewed a few years ago. Another advantage of the Spyslide over other products like this one is that it can be used with laptops, desktops and even tablets.

Where can I find more info?
With 26 days left in the campaign, The Spyslide campaign has already reached their funding goal of $5457. You can pre-order a Spyslide starting at $10. After the Spyslide campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in July 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

dfy360 RFID Blocking Wallet | Crazy Affordable Price

What is it?
The dfy360 RFID Blocking Wallet is a premium slim leather wallet.

Why do I like it?
I like the dfy360 wallet because it features multiple layers of RFID shielding to wrap your credit cards with 360-degree protection to prevent card scanners from using your info without your knowledge.

Where can I find more info?
With 33 days left in the campaign, The dfy360 campaign is very close to reaching their funding goal of $5000. You can pre-order a dfy360 starting at $29. After the dfy360 campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in July 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

MUTDUT MultiCinch – Tie, build, and fix. It’s a ‘Cinch.

What is it?
MultiCinches are ties that are made of a stretchy thermoplastic. The ties can be used to wrap cables, hang things, and you can even play with them like a fidget toy.

Why do I like it?
I like MultiCinch ties because they are reusable, and their use is only limited by your imagination.

Where can I find more info?
With 39 days left in the campaign, The MultiCinch campaign is just starting to work towards their funding goal of $25,000. You can pre-order a MultiCinch starting at $7. After the MultiCinch campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in August 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Loog Pro & Loog Mini: The ultimate beginners’ guitars

What is it?
The Loog Pro & Loog Mini are small 3 string guitars that have been designed to make it easy for kids and adults to learn to play guitar.

Why do I like it?
I purchased the original Loog guitar which came as a built-it-yourself kit. Building my own guitar was very fun, but there were some issues with playability due to string height. The new Loog guitars come pre-assembled. Which is a bummer in a way since you don’t get the fun of building it yourself. But, I assume that they are setup a lot better than the originals. I’d love to get my hands on one of the new ones because they look cool and fun to play. I play the ukulele which has 4 strings. The Loog instruments have just 3 strings, which means they should be even easier to play than a uke!

Where can I find more info?
With 23 days left in the campaign, The Loog Pro & Loog Mini campaign has already surpassed their funding goal of $30,000. You can pre-order a Loog instrument starting at $59 for the Loog Mini. After the Loog campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in June 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Arceo Wallet | The Premiere Magnetic Carry System

What is it?
The Arceo Wallet is a precision CNC milled Carbon Fiber wallet from Ronin Energetics, who has other EDC products that we’ve reviewed in the past.

Why do I like it?
I like the Arceo Wallet because it’s been designed to not only carry credit cards, but it also has a built-in compartment that can hold cash, coins, a key, or small tools. The compartment is secured using embedded neodymium magnets. There is also an optional key holder module that you can attach to the wallet to hold your two most used keys. Last but not least, this minimalist wallet looks really cool and unique. I’m a sucker for interesting wallets and this one definitely meets that criteria.

Where can I find more info?
With 43 days left in the campaign, The Arceo Wallet campaign has already reached their funding goal of $3,642. You can pre-order an Arceo Wallet starting at $64. After the Arceo Wallet campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in October 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Filed in categories: News

Tagged: Crowdfunded

Spyslide webcam privacy cover, dfy360 wallet, MultiCinch ties, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns originally appeared on on May 3, 2017 at 11:37 am.

Note: If you are subscribed to this feed through FeedBurner, please switch to our native feed URL http://the-gadgeteer.com/feed/ in order to ensure continuous delivery.