The Artisan series from Maven Watches are architecture-inspired series of minimalist watches
The act of looking at a watch is always driven either by curiosity or by being in a rush. You only look at the time…
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The F1 3D Printer gives individuals and businesses the power to prototype from home
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/783463718/stacker-f-series-essential-3d-printers-and-accessories I’ve been pretty vocal about how 3D printing is the key to surviving the pandemic. Whether it’s instantly printing face-shields, prototyping respirators, or just…
This IFTTT-ready smart-thermometer can send your HR a leave-request if you fall sick
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thermbot/the-thermometer-smaller-instant-smarter There’s a parallel universe where grandparents are much more tech-savvy than their grandchildren, but this one probably isn’t it. The funny video behind ThermBot’s…
Elevated planter and app-enabled grow light designed to uplift your home and bring the outdoors, in
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modernsprout/uplift-planter-by-modern-sprout Sometimes I struggle to really remember what life before the pandemic was. I remember it pretty well, but if someone were to snap and…
The most comfortable everyday N95 face mask, inspired by silicone respirator mouth-cups
We’ve been in this for nearly half a year now. Mid-August marks 6 months since the world really started noticing the virus, and while the…
This credit card sized wallet comes fitted with the world’s thinnest tracking device
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mza/go-wallet-the-worlds-slimmest-and-sleekest-trackable-wallet Close your eyes and think of a wallet. It’s extremely likely that what you’re thinking of is made of leather, folds down through the…
The world’s smallest solar panel power bank is slightly larger than a credit card
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004985795/sunslice-the-smallest-and-most-powerfund-solar-charger Each hour, roughly 430 quintillion Joules of energy from the sun reach earth. Each HOUR. If humanity had the apparatus to capture and store…
Someone built the most realistic lightsaber, and you can buy one for $199
The most fun part of my job is getting to cover designs and products that really grab my attention. The sad reality is that a…
This activewear brand is fixing the fashion industry by revealing its factory workers’ wages
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1957846762/fox-and-robin-an-ethical-activewear-brand There’s a certain irony to gym-clothes being made under unfavorable humanitarian conditions. The clothes designed for you to workout and sweat in, are made…
This battery grip turns any smartphone into a full-fledged professional DSLR camera
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiftcam/progrip-a-reassuring-battery-grip-for-all-mobiles This may be the most well-designed smartphone grip we’ve seen in quite a while… They say (and I’ve repeated this multiple times) that the…
This wearable 5K OLED display brings home the ultimate cinematic experience for your Netflix binging sessions!
Movie theatres are going to remain closed for a while as the world continues to battle the pandemic. Even when it does open, it isn’t…
This 6-in-1 modular tent made from recycled plastic transforms into a hammock, or awning whenever you want
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beluga/beluga-tent-6-in-1-from-qaou Camping is all about location and weather, and those two factors can heavily influence how you camp. Sometimes it’s sunny out, sometimes it suddenly…