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APPLE
Smartphone Charging Just Hit a New High – OvRcharge Is a Levitating Charger on Kickstarter

Man, gravity can be a real drag sometimes, can’t it. Before you roll your eyes at that terrible joke (if you can call it that), what if I’m referring to a new type of smartphone battery charging unlike anything you’ve … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
New IPhone/Android Common Charger, LMcable, on Kickstarter

Just the other day, a friend of mine was without her phone charger at my house. After mentioning her iPhone 5 was about to die, I said “hmm, I wonder if we can just use my husband’s Samsung charger without … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
Solar Panel Charger Makes over a Million in Kickstarter Funding

The developers over at Chicago and Seoul-based startup Yolk, are no strangers to environmentally friendly versions of problem solving. Just last year, the company started a Kickstarter campaign for its Solarade charger, a device hoped to become the world’s smallest … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Endless- a Game Changing Desktop Computer for Sale on Kickstarter

While entrepreneur Matt Dalio was enjoying his travels through India, he realized the country’s severe imbalance of devices used in middle class homes. Although most families had television sets, not many had computers. In fact, most of the people who … Continue reading →

 

CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
3Doodler 2.0 Is Slimmer, Faster, and Back on Kickstarter

The 3Doodler was one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns of 2013. It raised $2,000,000 after only pledging for $30,000, selling over 130,000 units. Its creator, WobbleWorks LLC., is currently having its second round of crowdfunding for its brand new … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Kickstarter’s Displio Is a Cute Lil’ Display for Your Favorite Widgets

Whether we have out laptops open, our tablets in our hand, our smartwatch on our wrist, or our smartphone in our bags, we always want some sort of way to display things that are important to us. A Latvian IT … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E 91- Best of Kickstarter 2014: Coolest Cooler, SCiO, Micro 3D | Red Headed Geek Show

Kickstarter had a huge year. So much of a good year I wanted to tell you about the best projects of 2014. The most funded project this year was also considered as the largest Kickstarter campaign ever. It’s the Coolest … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
2014 Kickstarter Projects: What Survived and What Surpassed?

Kickstarter had a huge year, backing projects that will influence new technological innovations in the years to come. Sometimes, the best ideas don’t come from multi-billion dollar companies, but individuals and groups who have a sincere vision for change. According … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Blood Sucking Controller Suspended by Kickstarter

Canadian company, Brand and Grotesque’s unique bloodsucking controller has been suspended by Kickstarter. Bummer, because it was gonna be for a good cause. That’s mild sarcasm. This is one of the weirdest things I have ever seen. Named Blood Sport: … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
The Kickstarter Case of the Mota 3D Printer: What Happens When You Pledge Too Much

When we first heard about 3D printing, we couldn’t believe our ears and eyes. The technology was that of a dream, and almost out of reach. Then, before we knew it, crowdfunding campaigns for 3D printers were almost a dime … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
SCiO Chemical Scanner Identifies The World Around You, Has $2 Million On Kickstarter

What is SCiO? SCiO, Latin for “to know”, is an infrared spectrometer the size of a thumb drive that can read the chemical makeup of foods, drugs, and other items. Israeli inventor Dror Sharon envisions that the tiny gadget could … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
The Kickstarter Micro 3D Is Making Printer’s Dreams Come True For Only $300

3D printing is commonly recognized as a great technology, usually coming with a great big cost. Sure, the industry has its share of multi-thousand dollar machines, but there’s also a continual growing market of more affordable printers. This week, Kickstarter … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
NFC Ring Kickstarter – Fist Bumping Its Way to Geek Fall Fashion

For those of you out there that, like me, lose your keys on a weekly basis, can never remember a password longer than 4 characters, or are simply too prone to dance to be bothered with a purse (or for the guys, a bulky pocket full of tech gear), has McLear ever developed the product for you.

 

CONVERGENCE & CONVERTIBLE HYBRID PCS
The Latest Phone-To-PC Device, Mirabook, Is a Success on Indiegogo

As of late, there have been countless efforts made in rendering smartphones enough to enhance their functionality. Not only do we see better and longer lasting batteries with the help of additional attachments, but multiple stabs at smartphone-to-computer alterations. Because … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
One Company Wants to Wirelessly Upgrade any Phone to a Full-Sized Touchscreen Display

What better way to describe Superscreen on Kickstarter than stating the obvious? What I mean is, the new invention has been 500 percent funded in a short amount of time, making it seem like something folks are more than ready … Continue reading →