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Keep your head up and be safe with Hudway Drive


CROWDFUNDING NEWS – These days we live in a world that is dominated by technology that has found its way into just about every area of our lives. One of the most popular devices is our addictive smartphone and in recent years it has been blamed for many vehicle-related accidents. Despite the integration of smartphones with the navigation systems in our cars, on many occasions, one glance sideways has been proven to be a fatal mistake. It is critical that we are able to use the services offered via our phones in a safe and effective way.




Enter the Hudway Drive Head-Up display!! This device installs in the logical position that places it right in front of your view as you drive. With an easy connection via Bluetooth between your phone and the Hudway Drive, you have easy visual access to directions, calls, texts, and notifications without looking at your phone or without taking your eyes off the road. It also works with your favorite apps including “Google Maps, Waze, or any other app you want to use behind the wheel — mirrored over AirPlay or Miracast.” Features also include audio integration and driving widgets that you can select and customize to enhance your driving experience.

If you would like to learn more about the Hudway Drive, you can head over to the Hudway website and check it out. You can also pre-order the device for $169 on Indiegogo. Shipments will begin in the 2nd quarter of 2019.

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Keep your head up and be safe with Hudway Drive originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 28, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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The Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co – Notable crowdfunding campaign

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m a fan of coffee, and although I can’t complain about the free coffee where I work, the flavor is less than…flavorful.  I’ve had my eye on various coffee presses for a while and I recently stumbled onto the Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co.  Let’s check it out.

What is it?

The Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co is a coffee press that relies on a twisting action via a simple and quick twisting action.

Why do I like it?

I like simplicity, and the Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co is a coffee press that has simplicity in spades.  The Twist Press, as its simple but descriptive name implies, utilizes a patented, helical, twisting mechanism to compress a pocket of air to press hot water downward through the coffee grounds.  Quick and easy.  Made from high-grade polypropylene and BPA-free Tritan™ to ensure it can last for years, it is also dishwasher safe.  The Twist Press’s chamber can hold three extra servings of coffee grounds for travel.  It also includes 100 premium filter papers.

Where can I find more info?

The Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co campaign ends soon—April 4, 2019—and has already surpassed its funding goal of $21,799. Pledge packages start at about $21US for a single Twist Press and increase from there depending on the options selected.  After the end of the campaign period, rewards are expected to start shipping in August 2019. Visit the The Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co campaign site for more information or to become a backer.

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The Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co – Notable crowdfunding campaign originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 27, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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MEZONE TWS earbuds sound great and also charge wirelessly – Notable crowdfunding campaign

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There have been wireless earbuds for a few years now, but the latest innovation in wireless earbuds is called TWS and it stands for True Wireless Stereo. It doesn’t just mean that there isn’t a wire between each earbud. It means that you can use either earbud or both earbuds interchangeably.

What is it?

MEZONE are earbuds that feature a Qualcomm chip with TWS+ technology, Bluetooth 5.0, touch controls, wireless charging, and they are IPX7 waterproof.

Why do I like them?

Most wireless earbuds work in a master/slave mode where one earphone is the master and the other is the slave. This means that if the master gets lost, damaged or runs out of juice, the other earbud won’t work. MEZONE earbuds aren’t like that. You can use one or both interchangeably.

MEZONE claim that the earbuds are guaranteed to never fall out or cause your ears to get sore. I was sent a pre-production sample of the MEZONE earbuds I can’t completely agree with that claim. They are relatively comfortable, but they would fall out of my ears especially if I had them in while eating. I guess moving my jaw would dislodge them. So you have to take their claim with a grain of salt.

Some of my favorite features of the MEZONE are great sound quality, the touch controls which makes it easy to control music play/pause and answer/end calls without having to press a physical button which jams the earbuds farther into your ears. Ouch. With MEZONE, you can just tap the earbud.

But my favorite feature has to be the built-in wireless charging. You can set the case on any Qi charging pad and it will charge the batteries in the case and the earbuds themselves.

The MEZONE earbuds have a single 8hr charge play time and 80hrs of playtime using the charging case. If you don’t have a Qi charger (one comes with it), you can also use a USB Type-C cable.

Where can I find more info?

The MEZONE campaign ends on 4/28/19 they launched today and have already met their funding goal of $10,000. You can pre-order a pair of MEZONE earbuds starting at $75. After the MEZONE campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in June 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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MEZONE TWS earbuds sound great and also charge wirelessly – Notable crowdfunding campaign originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 20, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Dress up your Apple Watch with the Golden Knight stingray strap

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Apple Watches are everywhere.  Most people like the sporty look, but there are many folks that prefer a dressier look.  Golden Knight has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their genuine stingray watch strap.  It is designed to give the Apple Watch, or any watch with a 22mm spring bar lug (Tag Heuer Carrera and others), a classy, dressy look.

The strap has the following features:

  1. High-quality stainless-steel Apple Watch Connectors that are compatible with all watches that use 22mm spring-bar straps
  2. Genuine vegetable-tanned cowhide leather backing
  3. Dual-deployment stainless-steel butterfly clasp with laser etched logo
  4. Sustainably-sourced Genuine Stingray Leather

The strap will be available with stainless steel hardware in three colors, silver, black or rose gold.

The straps will all be hand-assembled and inspected in south Florida and will come with a limited lifetime guarantee.

Golden Knight is very, very early into their Kickstarter funding campaign, having launched on March 12.  As of March 15, early AM, they have only raised $1,356 of their all-or-nothing $50,000 goal.  Pledge rewards are a strap in your hardware color choice for $125, a large strap in your hardware color choice for $150, or a strap with all three colors of hardware for $175. The funding period runs until April 21, 2019. The shipping target is July 2019.

If you’re looking for a dressed-up look for your 22mm strap watch, this might just be the strap you’re looking for. If their funding campaign takes off, this might be a stingray of sunshine for your wrist. You can learn more from Golden Knight, and Kickstarter.

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REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen – Notable crowdfunding campaign

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Of late, there has been a surge in really cool-looking crowdfunded pen campaigns on Kickstarter.  Here’s another one: the REFYNE – EP1.  Its a minimalist bolt-action pen made from either stainless steel or titanium that looks like it would fit in with your EDC as well as become your favorite desk pen.  Let’s check it out.

What is it?

The REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen’s name nearly says it all!

Why do I like it?

In general prefer pens that are minimalist and sleek, and I’ve always thought that bolt-action deployment mechanisms look like they would be really fun to use, but I’ve not yet actually tried one.  The REFYNE – EP1 pen combines both of these features.  Made from either black PVD-coated stainless steel or polished titanium, it comes the Schmidt easyFLOW 9000 refill for smooth writing, but will accept any Parker-style refill.  The bolt-action mechanism slides up and down into a sort of “v channel” with a quick finger flick, and copper has been used for the internal sliding component to give a subtle bit of design flair.  Each pen includes a pocket clip that can be removed with a standard Torx T6 bit, so you can go even more minimalist if you prefer.

Where can I find more info?

REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen campaign ends on April 11, 2019 and they have already met their funding goal of $12,000. Pledge packages start at $39 for a black PVD-coated Stainless Steel pen and increase from there depending on the options selected.  After the end of the campaign period, rewards are expected to start shipping in June 2019. Visit the REFYNE – EP1.  It’s a Titanium Bolt-Action Pen campaign site for more information or to become a backer.

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REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen – Notable crowdfunding campaign originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 13, 2019 at 11:29 am.

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