Keyport OmniFob, Ennercell wireless charger, Mokibo keyboard, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Here are four crowdfunding campaigns that caught my eye this week. Let me know if these products interest you too or if I missed a really good campaign that I should talk about.

OmniFob™ Smart Remote Fob – Home / Auto / Security / Locator

What is it?

The OmniFob is a small remote that becomes part of your EDC and can control a variety of smart home, car, and other devices.

Why do I like it?

I like the OmniFob because it can ultimately replace my car fob to lock/unlock and even start my car, along with opening my garage door, unlocking my front door, controlling my lights in the house, and more all with the click of a button. The OmniFob is made by our friends at Keyport, so I know that it will be a quality product that stands on its own or can be combined with other Keyport products like their Anywhere Tools modular EDC system.

Where can I find more info?

The OmniFob campaign ends on 8/16/19 they have just started working toward their funding goal of $50,000. You can pre-order an OmniFob starting at $78. After the OmniFob campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in February 2020. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Ennercell true wireless power bank

What is it?

Ennercell is a small portable 5000mAh power bank that charges your phone wirelessly.

Why do I like it?

I like the Ennercell because it’s completely wirefree. The power bank itself charges via a wireless (Qi) charger and it charges your phone by becoming a wireless charger itself. Another cool feature is that you can charge the Ennercell while also charging your phone. Just put the Ennercell on your wireless charging pad and then put your phone on top of the Ennercell to create a wireless charging sandwich!

Where can I find more info?

The Ennercell campaign ends on 7/31/19 they have more than met their funding goal of $7,679. You can pre-order an Ennercell starting at $29. After the Ennercell campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in September 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

HyperCube: Auto Backup Photos While You Charge

What is it?

HyperCube is a small adapter that connects between the USB charger and your phone and backs up your phone’s photos to a micro SD memory card or USB flash/hard drive while your phone is charging.

Why do I like it?

I like HyperCube because it’s a small automatic backup device that will let you keep another copy of all your images. Even though most of our images are backed up to the cloud, it’s always a good idea to keep an extra copy just in case. This product does it for you without any intervention.

Where can I find more info?

The HyperCube Kickstarter campaign ended on 7/16/19 they raised $295,098. You can still pre-order a HyperCube starting at $29. After the HyperCube campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in September 2019. Visit their Indiegogo Indemand page for all the details.

Mokibo: 2-in-1 Keyboard Embedded with Touchpad

What is it?

Mokibo is a portable Bluetooth keyboard for multiple devices.

Why do I like it?

I like the Mokibo keyboard because it has a built-in touchpad right over the keyboard’s keys. How’s that for a unique feature. And what’s really cool, is that the touchpad gestures work with iOS devices in addition to Android, macOS, and Windows.

Where can I find more info?

The Mokibo campaign ends on 8/10/19 they are still working toward their funding goal of $30,000. You can pre-order a Mokibo starting at $119. After the Mokibo campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in August 2019. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

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VAIO gets that more ports are more better!

NEWS – VAIO recently announced a new laptop, the SX12.  What’s unusual about this computer is not the 12.5 inch screen, the 8th generation Intel processors, or its less than 2 pounds weight.  What’s unusual is the number of ports.  It has USB-C (for charging), 3 USB-A, HDMI, SD card, headphone, Ethernet, and VGA ports.  That’s enough to make even a full-sized laptop jealous.  It also includes a multi-touch trackpad, a fingerprint sensor, and an anti-glare coating, along with 14 hours of battery life and option for an LTE module.  The price is expected to be between $1,100 and $2,000, depending upon the options chosen.  It’s great for a computer vendor to realize that even light and thin laptops need a lot of ports; too bad there’s no word if/when it will be sold in the US.

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Rocketbook launches new Fusion reusable notebook

NEWS – The new Rocketbook Fusion is an endlessly reusable synthetic paper notebook that you write on with a Pilot FriXion erasable pen, marker, or highlighter and can erase the pages by wiping them with a damp cloth enabling you to use the pages over and over again.

Each spiral-bound Rocketbook Fusion notebook features 42 pages packed with templates like a weekly planner, monthly calendar, task list, OKR goals, idea list as well as dot grid and lined pages.

The Rocketbook app can be used to scan your notes, transcribe your handwriting, and send them to your favorite cloud service like Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, email, and more.

The Rocketbook Fusion reusable notebook is available today from getrocketbook.com and for Prime members on Amazon for $35 in executive size and $37 in letter size. Included with each notebook is one Pilot FriXion pen and a microfiber cloth.

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Amazon Prime Deals – Save BIG on NEATO, Roborock, and other robot vacuums

DEAL NEWS – I have 2 Neato Botvacs in my home and I highly recommend them. Amazon has a Prime Day lightning deal on the D7 model. Go check out my Neato Botvac D7 review and then go save 20% on the D7.

This is a Lightning Deal, so it will only be live for 6 hours starting at July 15, 10:15 AM PDT

Buy it now: Neato Botvac D7 for $640

The DEEBOT 500 is an entry-level robot vacuum cleaner that is compatible with Alexa and Google (lower priced models don’t usually have smart home capability)! It is on sale for $110 off the normal MSRP of $279.99, which brings the price down to $169.99.  The sale lasts from 7/15 thru 7/16 while supplies last.

Buy it now: ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 robot vac for $169.99.

Buy it now: Roborock S5 Robotic Vacuum and Mop Cleaner White /Black Deal Price: $398.99 Original Price: $569.99
Buy it now: Roborock E35 Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal Price: $279.99 Original Price: $349.99
Check out our Roborock reviews!

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Keep your pet hydrated in the heat with gravity water dispenser

NEWS – My dog has a beautiful black coat that gets super hot in the summer sun. I refill her water bowl an awful lot, but when I realized she was waking me in the night not for a potty break but to drink out of our pool, I decided we needed a better way to keep her hydrated.

The Amazon Basics Self-Dispensing Gravity Pet Feeder and Waterer does the trick, with a one-gallon jug that releases water into the bowl, replenishing itself as your pet drinks it. 

A spill-proof connector, screwed into the bottom of the bottle, makes it easy to fill and pop into place without creating any unnecessary puddles on your floor. It’s hand washable and easy to clean. And the clear bottle makes it obvious to determine when she needs a refill. 

Built-in handles give you a nice grip when repositioning it. And non-skid feet help the bowl section grip to the floor and stay in place.

My thirsty pup is a messy drinker (aren’t they all?), so we place our watering contraption inside a heavy-duty boot tray to contain the splashes.

As of writing this, the gravity dispenser had 4.3 stars out of 5 with 1,907 reviews on Amazon. The Amazon Basics Self-Dispensing Gravity Pet Waterer is available on Amazon for $11.99.

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