Nod aims to bring futuristic gesture-control to the mainstream
Nod, a venture-backed startup that is already at advanced-prototype stage, is now offering its gesture-control ring for pre-order at $149. Gesture control is all the rage, especially with wearable...
View ArticleThe Kickstarter of the publishing industry
Crowd-funding campaigns have traditionally focused on hardware, software, as well as other creative projects like music and film. A Singapore-based startup called Publishizer focuses on raising funds...
View ArticleThe crowdfunding platform for wishlists
While most crowd-funding campaigns are for creative works and technology-oriented applications, GiftLauncher aims to fulfill users’ wishlist for gifts. Most of the notable campaigns on crowd-funding...
View ArticleHiRemote adds an IR blaster to just about any smartphone
A crowd-funding project on Pozible will get you an IR blaster that plugs into your smartphone’s audio jack. One of the highlights of the HTC One flagship Android smartphone when it was launched was the...
View ArticleSolar Roadways project aims to make the road network more energy-efficient
Renewable energy is all the rage, but there’s a way to integrate renewable technologies with existing ones that we use every day. Take for instance roads. The Solar Roadways project aims to enable...
View ArticleSensibo lets you control almost any air conditioner from your smartphone
Yet another app that can help turn your home into an energy-efficient one, Sensibo connects any compatible air conditioner with your smartphone. Google’s acquisition of the Nest thermostat was an...
View ArticleSilent Circle raises $30M in venture funding, Blackphone starts shipping in June
Silent Circle, which develops cross-platform apps for private calls and messaging, has raised $30 million in venture funding, which will help the company meet demand for producing the privacy-oriented...
View ArticleWhy designers turn to crowd-funding
Crowd-funding has become a popular avenue for raising funds for design-oriented projects. Here’s why. Crowd-funding is a growing trend. While the more popular crowd-funded projects involve hardware,...
View ArticleNovena open laptop project exceeds 280 percent of crowd-funding target
Novena, an open laptop platform designed for hackers, has surpassed 280 percent of its crowd-funding target, and the open-hardware computing devices will start shipping in November. Notebook computers...
View ArticleElectronic ‘nose’ for smartphones keeps spoilt food at bay
PERES is an electronic “nose” that enables smartphones to determine whether a food item or ingredient is suitable for consumption. According to the World Health Organization, 76 million cases of...
View ArticleThis $20 glove can save you from heart attacks
IneedMD’s EKG glove is an inexpensive, easy-to-use electro-cardiogram that interfaces directly with a tablet to monitor heart activity. Will this save lives at home, hospitals and the battlefield?...
View ArticleThe most efficent wind turbine
The Archimedes is a new windmill design meant to power small homes and apartments. With an 80 percent efficiency ratio, will this solve the world’s energy problems? Renewable energy is not necessarily...
View ArticleCharge your phone just by walking
Shoe technology conceptualized by a 15-year old inventor will let us charge our devices just by walking. Will this help make wearable devices more sustainable? How many times have you found yourself...
View ArticleTado breathes new life into your old air conditioner
Another climate control startup gets funded on Kickstarter. Check out how tado’s intelligent cooling control can save your energy bills and make life more comfortable with the Internet of Things....
View ArticleThe world’s smallest wireless earbuds
Wires can get in the way of a great listening experience, and tangled wires can often be a cause of inconvenience and equipment damage. Earin promises great quality wireless listening in a small...
View ArticleSmart Kegel trainer wants women to have fun while exercising their private parts
In one of the more interesting Kickstarter crowd-funding campaigns of late, the kGoal Smart Kegel Trainer is an interactive training system for pelvic floor exercises designed for women. And yes, it...
View ArticleThe world’s fastest bike targets 140 km/h
Canadian startup AeroVelo is designing a speedbike that targets up to 140 km/h speeds. Will the “Eta” bike break the current human-powered land speed record of 133.8 km/h? Cycling is the new golf, as...
View ArticleSwich: Yet another expensive wireless charger?
A Kickstarter campaign promises a usable and well-designed wireless charger built with sustainable materials. Is it a great idea, or is it too expensive? Energy efficiency is one of the defining...
View ArticleThis smartwatch displays the time on your skin
A smartwatch campaign on Indiegogo projects the time and other visual data onto your skin, promising a fresh change from the usual screen-based display. Wristwatches have evolved little since the last...
View ArticleSolar-powered Anywhere Fridge keeps your food fresh on-the-go
Great for camping aficionados and advocates of sustainable living, the Anywhere Fridge can be powered up and charged from a car’s 12 volt socket or through solar power. Green living has become a...
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