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Slite portable LED light panel for photos and videos
Portable LED light panels are nothing new and they cost a fraction of what Slite is asking for on Kickstarter. Is it really worth it?
BEACN wireless signal and brake bike light
I’m surprised to see this product on Kickstarter. This is nothing new at all. There are many bike lights available on Amazon.
MOTTRESS mobile mattress by MOGICS
MOGICS is an innovative team that comes up with well-thought product designs. This time, they are back with the MOTTRESS mattress.
Buffalo Carts electric-powered cart made for convenience
With many transportation devices going electric, it is surprising that there aren’t electric-powered carts in the market.
DUEX Max laptop extender display from Mobile Pixels
There are many laptop extender displays on Amazon, so why should you get DUEX Max?
Bridger Helmet
Bridger is raising funds for their fully customisable helmet for both biking and snow sports.
The Brow sun visor
I was pretty impressed by The Brow sun visor when I first saw it. It seems like an innovative product. Then I pondered over it and realised that it might not be as great as I initially thought.
Joytar unibody carbon fibre guitar
Joytar claims to the the “world’s first unibody carbon fibre guitar” but it’s not. So should we trust that their claim of a patented design as well?
Puzzle Effects guitar pedals
The Puzzle Effects guitar pedals are as innovative as they are striking in their design. I like how they try to solve the problem of having too many cables in such a fun way.
Uniek miniature pottery wheel
With the Uniek miniature pottery wheel, you’re paying for the portability and retro design. You can find less or non-portable alternatives that are more practical for a fraction of this price.
Kaibo Flex next generation bone conduction headphones
Kaibo Flex claims to be the next generation bone conduction headphones but we don’t see much innovation. Instead there are some misleading claims that worries us, and should worry their backers too.
MOFU Japanese blanket
MOFU claims to be a Japanese blanket, but its only ties to Japan is probably its Japanese name and the brand style it has picked. And the Japanese weaving technique it uses in its Chinese factory.
G-Case all-in-one gaming case for Nintendo Switch & OLED
The G-Case all-in-one gaming Nintendo Switch case is created with gamers in mind. The product design itself already shouts that the team behind it understands gamers.
Snoppa Rover electric stabilisation cinema dolly
Snoppa Rover is a good idea, but the execution can be improved. Let’s hope Kickstarter provides it with the funds and user feedback to create a better
HEAVYS headphones for heavy metal
There aren’t many headphones in the market that caters to the heavy metal audience. HEAVYS headphones is from people who love the genre creating a solution to their needs.
UC01 universal charger for international travel
Universal chargers are nothing new. We have seen many innovative designs in recent years, so how can the UC01 universal charger be different?
The Minimalist’s wall calendar 2022
The Minimalist’s wall calendar 2022 might be the right way to get the year started. Put down minimal goals and targets and hope this year is better than the past two.
PICHI X2 titanium EDC pocket multi tool
Let’s take a look at yet another EDC pocket multi tool that we must have in our EDC setup.
Zonis fashion watch looks like Starck’s O-Ring for Fossil
This watch reminds me of the much cooler Fossil O-Ring designed by Philippe Starck.
UVMagic pocket mirror shows UV exposure
The UVMagic pocket mirror only shows you where you applied the sunscreen, and where you missed. But if you apply generous amount of sunscreen, then you are pretty much protected.
GKD Pro handheld game console with built-in games
GKD Pro is a handheld game console with built-in games packaged with a decent brand. But there are cheaper alternatives that deliver the same retro gaming experience.
Is Buddie earbuds cleaning tool worth the money?
Buddie earbuds cleaning tool looks like an innovative way to clean your earbuds, except there’s similar products that cost a lot cheaper. So what’s going on Buddie?
Flic Twist wireless smart home control dial
Instead of just sitting down and using your voice to control your smart home, Flic Twist thinks it is a better idea to make you reach for a smart home control dial to control your smart home devices.
Casamera 100% natural body scrubber
How innovative can a natural body scrubber be? Given it’s popularity on Kickstarter, it should be pretty innovative, right?
KeyX universal smart key remote
KeyX would have been a great product before smartphones, but with increased smart connectivity in new cars and smart homes, this would cater more to people with older cars and homes that have yet to get the smart home upgrade.
Adriano turns your old smartphones into home automation gateway
Kickstarter: Adriano is the world’s first device that gives a second chance to your old smartphones and tablets, empowering them to become your gateway for home automation. Control all your smart devices, use their camera remotely, or interact with them through gestures: equip your older devices with superpowers! We all face the problem of having to deal…
NanoPen 02 durable mini EDC pen
If you are the type of person who carries a pen wherever you go, then you would definitely be interested in this mini EDC pen.
Is SOUL the best sound machine for sounds of nature?
In a time where we are stuck at home and away from nature, SOUL promises to bring us closer to nature and help save our souls by being the best sound machine.
Mondgo all-season sustainable vegan silk sleepwear
What would you expect from a smart sleepwear? Well, Mondgo meets none of our expectations and it turns out to be not as inclusive or innovative as it wants you to think.
LaView GPS Tracker claims to be the number one long-lasting
LaView GPS tracker makes a tall claim. Then we realised that it’s 15-month battery life is for the Bluetooth mode and the GPS mode only has 8 days of battery life.