Glowstone flashlight, Braza knife, KEYTO ketosis checker, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about five different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to EDC and Keto diet fans.

Glowstone Flashlight: The only flashlight you’ll ever need

What is it?

The Glowstone is a rectangular pocket-sized LED flashlight.

Why is it cool?

This flashlight is cool because it’s virtually indestructible. It survives drops and dunks in water while offering a max of 900 lumens, and 8 light modes. You can wear it, stick it to something, mount it, etc. It can shine for up to 32 hours in candle (7 lumens) mode and recharges using a wireless (Qi) charging pad.

Where can I find more info?

The Glowstone Flashlight campaign ends on 12/13/18 and they have already met their funding goal of $12,813. You can pre-order a Glowstone Flashlight starting at $28. After the Glowstone Flashlight campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in March 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Adventur 3.0 Titanium Survival Credit Card Axe Multi Tool

What is it?

The Adventur is a credit card sized survival multi-tool.

Why is it cool?

Adventur is cool because it is 40+ tools in one small credit card sized package that can fit in your wallet and includes an Axe, Knife, Arrow Head, Wrenches, Bottle Opener, and Cord Cutter. It’s made of stainless steel but you can upgrade to Titanium if you’re willing to pay a little extra.

What to consider before pledging

You won’t receive your pledge reward until May of next year – assuming that it ships on time. That’s a long time to wait.

Where can I find more info?

The Adventur campaign ends on 12/28/18 and they have already met their funding goal of $5,000. You can pre-order an Adventur starting at $30. After the Adventur campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in May 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Braza Bro Cleaver | Bad A** Pocket & Keychain EDC Mini Knife

blurb by Andy Jacobs

What is it?

An upgrade to the original, this small, compact EDC knife features a locking blade, a pocket clip, multiple material options and now, a “cleaver” style tip for even more functionality.

Why is it cool?

I’m a big fan of the original Braza Bro EDC Folding Knife, which we previously reviewed here. Bastion is back with another Kickstarter campaign for a similar small knife, this one with a “cleaver” style (technically a “Wharncliffe” style) type that gives it even more functionality than the original. The flat backside of the cleaver tip can act as a flat head screwdriver and can even be used to pop caps off bottles. In addition, the compact yet comfortable handle is now available in tool steel, stainless steel or titanium (each with corresponding price increases). If all of those upgrades weren’t enough, the pocket clip can now be mounted on either side to adapt to the user’s carry preferences. All in all, it looks like a great set of improvements to the original Braza Bro, which was already a great little knife.

Where can I find more info?

The Braza Bro Cleaver | Bad A** Pocket & Keychain EDC Mini Knife campaign ends on December 18, 2018. To date, over 900 backers have pledged over $54,000, already shredding (pun very much intended) the campaign goal of $5,000. Pledge packages start at $29 for the Braza Bro Cleaver Super Early Bird and increase from there based on the options selected. Visit the Braza Bro Cleaver | Bad A** Pocket & Keychain EDC Mini Knife campaign site for more info or to become a backer.

Grim Workshop Wearable Lock Pick and Escape System

What is it?

The Grim Workshop Wearable Lock Pick and Escape System is exactly what you would guess that it is. It’s a credit card sized (wearable in your wallet) set of lock pick tools.

Why is it cool?

This EDC lock pick set is cool because I’m a sucker for wallet / credit card sized tools. Even though I don’t think I’ll ever have an opportunity to use it, I still want one… Maybe it’s because I’ve always wanted to be a Ninja or a secret agent.

Where can I find more info?

The Grim Workshop Wearable Lock Pick and Escape System campaign ends on 12/5/18 and they have already met their funding goal of $2,500. You can pre-order the tool starting at $15. After the Grim Workshop Wearable Lock Pick and Escape System campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

KEYTO: The Key to Burning Fat Faster.

What is it?

KEYTO is a pen-sized tool for people on the keto diet that you breathe into so it can tell you if you’re in ketosis.

Why is it cool?

I think KEYTO is cool because it provides an easy way to find out if you’re in the fat burning metabolic state otherwise known as ketosis. It takes the ick (peeing on a strip) and ouch (finger sticks for blood checks) out of checking your fat burning state. It syncs with an app on your phone and provides suggestions and tips for staying in ketosis based on your measured levels.

Where can I find more info?

The KEYTO campaign just started today and they are already half-way to their funding goal of $50,000. You can pre-order the KEYTO starting at $99. After the KEYTO campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in January 2019. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

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Change the art on your wall with a wave of your hand with this digital art frame from Meural

NEWS – Last year, we told you about Samsung’s The Frame TV that could disguise itself by displaying art when you weren’t watching TV.  That was a great idea, but the multi-thousand dollar price meant you could only afford one per room.  😉  With the Gesture-Controlled Digital Art Frame from Meural, you can also display your choice of digital art in a static or changing display at a fraction of the cost of the TV.  Meural says their “TrueArt technology brings every brushstroke to life and renders images lifelike and textured.”

The Meural frame measures about 30″ x 20″ x 1.6″ (varies with frame design) and has a 27” 1080p IPS display with anti-glare technology for a 1920 x 1080 full-HD resolution and 300 cd/m2 brightness.  You can hang the frame either vertically or horizontally.  You can use it with your own images, or display any of the 100 included images.  For $39.95 annually, a Meural membership gives you access to 30,000+ premium images.

The Meural frame has a 1.8 GHz Quad Core ARM Cortex-A17 with 1GB DDR3 RAM and 8GB of storage.  It has 802.11 b/g/n WiFi connectivity plus Bluetooth.  Control the frame with simple, intuitive controls using the Meural  website, app (Android or iOS), or with the wave of your hand.

Meural offers the digital frame in the Leonora style with black or white painted poplar or in the Winslow style with walnut molding.  The Meural Gesture Controlled Digital Art Frame is $595 in either Leonora color or $695 in the Winslow walnut from The Grommet.

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Modern Christmas Trees are perfect for your Mid-Century Modern or space-age celebration

NEWS – I’m a child of the Mid-Century, and I’ve found that nothing feels like home to me now as much as the furnishings and design elements of my childhood.  Apparently Matt Bliss feels nostalgic about his childhood, too, and was inspired to reproduce a part of his family’s Christmas celebrations for all of us to enjoy.  His grandfather, an engineer and architect named Lawrence “Bud” Stoecker, designed and created the first Modern Christmas Tree for his family in the 1960s from cardboard.  Over the years, he refined his designs and finally determined that Plexiglas was the best material for his minimal, modern Christmas tree.  Just like Matt’s modern version, Bud’s original acrylic trees merely suggested the shape of a tree, so the ornaments became the star of the show.

When Matt’s grandfather was was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he decided it was time to show the world Bud’s wonderful design.  The Modern Christmas Tree debuted at the Denver Modernism Show in 2011, and was a big hit.  Since then, Matt has had the tree photographed in many fabulous Mid-Century homes, where the tree is enhanced by and, in turn, enhances the gorgeous period architecture.  And more importantly for us, Matt has made the Modern Christmas Tree available for purchase.

The Modern Christmas Tree is available in three versions.  First up is the 7.5-foot tall tree; it consists of ten concentric acrylic rings that hang from the ceiling or from an optional tulip-based stand.  The widest ring is 41″.  The rings are available in crystal clear, pearl white, ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, or rainbow.  Each tree is available with or without a set of 192 glass crystals and glass bulbs.   An LED light source stands at the base of the tree, shining light up through the acrylic rings, lighting the tree and ornaments and casting shadows and colors up onto the ceiling and walls.  The Large Tree is $799.99 with the decorations, hanging hardware, and light source; the undecorated tree (for using your own ornaments) is $449.00.  The optional tree stand is $149.00; a sputnik tree topper is available for the 7.5-ft tree for $39.00.  If you need a more compact tree, a 6-foot tall, semi-circular, wall-hanging tree is available for $329.00 decorated or $219.00 undecorated.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bud’s original design, Matt has introduced the Jubilee tabletop tree.  The Jubilee stands 33″ tall, and it comes with a stand and color-changing, battery- or AC-operated LED light source with remote control, forty hand-cut, polished glass chandelier crystals, and four complete sets of shatterproof ball ornaments in silver, red, green, and blue.  It also comes with three toppers – heart, shamrock, and star.  The Jubilee tree and ornaments set is $249.00.

Learn more at the Modern Christmas Tree website, and order now for your modern Christmas celebration!  (My 7.5-ft tree and Jubilee tree should both arrive this Friday!)

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Get Hulu for $0.99 per month for one year!

NEWS: Quick! If you have not subscribed to Hulu for a least one year, you can get the basic Hulu Streaming Library plan (no live TV, cloud DVR, etc.) for $0.99 per month for one year. This plan is the “Limited Commercial” plan and cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers. I was told by Hulu that even if I tried the one-month free trial offer in the past year that I couldn’t get this deal. However, you can get this offer if you use a new email address and different credit card. We were able to get it because my husband didn’t have a Hulu account and we used a different credit card. After the year’s subscription is up, you will be charged $7.99 per month. This deal ends November 26 at 11:59 pm PST. Visit Hulu.com for all the details.

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Cyber Monday Deals – Aukey chargers, powerbanks, and keyboards

NEWS – Aukey is running some special pricing this week on a variety of chargers and keyboards. If you’ve been looking to buy a charger, powerbank, or keyboard, Aukey makes quality products and these prices make them a good deal.

AUKEY 10000mAh 18W USB-C Power Bank with Power Delivery & Quick Charge 3.0 – $24.89 with code CM1AUKEY(This power bank comes 3 different ports which are Power Delivery, Quick Charge 3.0 and AiPower, it can fast charge all Android and Apple devices, and tested by thewirecutter)
AUKEY 60W USB Charger with 6-Port – $22.99  with code 7ORDHHKZ
AUKEY PA-U42 ULTRA COMPACT Dual Port 4.8A USB Wall Charger – $9.99  with code IKEUF3B2
AUKEY Anti-ghosting Mechanical Keyboard with Blue Switches and 104 Keys – $31.99 with code 8H9VWNR6
AUKEY Vintage Typewriter-Style Mechanical Keyboard with Blue Switches and 104 Keys – $29.99 code: VPR93EOI

These special prices end on  12/01/2018  11:59 PM PDT.

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