Tagged: kickstarter

October 30, 2015 @ 2:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Aaron Krause, the founder of Shark Tank alum Scrub Daddy, has teamed up with creator of the Nifty MiniDrive, Piers Ridyard, to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for a new device that will ensure that no one will ever have to worry about “saggy pants” ever… Read More

October 29, 2015 @ 4:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to introduce their latest Nanoleaf project, Toronto-based inventors Gimmy Chu, Tom Rodinger, and Christain Yan have launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise funds for their voice-controlling light system, Nanoleaf Smarter Kit. The trio, who are self-proclaiming “tree-huggers” previously turned to Kickstarter for their… Read More

October 29, 2015 @ 3:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, crowdfunding giant Kickstarter announced that it is adding a new feature for campaign organizers, the Creator Resources Page. In a recent blog post, Kickstarter’s Carol Benovic announced: “Running a project can come with a lot of pleasant surprises and sometimes a few unexpected curveballs. It’s… Read More

October 29, 2015 @ 12:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Gest, an Austin-based tech startup, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $100,000 for its self-titled wearable device that controls computers. The company shared: “Gest is a new way of working with your computer. It understands your hand and finger positions with… Read More

October 28, 2015 @ 4:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

League of Geeks has released the first major post-launch update on Steam for Kickstarter success Armello. The PlayStation 4 and DRM-free versions of Armello will get the Armellians Roar update on Tuesday, Nov. 10. In response to requests from players and the press, the Armellians Roar… Read More

October 28, 2015 @ 10:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PicoBrew, Inc, creator of the PicoBrew Zymatic automatic beer brewing appliance, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for its latest product, the PicoBrew Pico. Within 9 hours, the new device successfully crushed the $200,000 goal. While PicoBrew’s Zymatic product targets beer brewing… Read More

October 26, 2015 @ 2:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Continuing to find success with the crowdfunding method, office supply and lifestyle product, Passion Planner, has surpassed $340,000 in less than two weeks during its fourth Kickstarter campaign. The PassionPlanner, which was created by San Diego entrepreneur Angelia Trinidad,  is described as a paper planner… Read More

October 26, 2015 @ 12:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Well, despite being one of the most questioned projects, the Skarp Lazer Razor has secured over $412,000 and has joined Indiegogo InDemand. Skarp, which originally launched on Kickstarter last month, uses lasers to clip the unwanted hair. The creators (Skarp Technologies) promise an irritation free… Read More

October 25, 2015 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

X PlusOne, a drone project launched on Kickstarter in December of 2014, has discovered bigger success on SharkTank as the high-profile investors rushed to back the young company in the episode broadcast last week. The X PlusOne drone, by 3 person company xCraft, entered a… Read More

October 24, 2015 @ 9:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Well ladies, your dream undergarment has officially arrived (yes, that is possible to dream about). During the final hours of its Kickstarter campaign, Knix Wear’s famous 8-1 Evolution Bra surpassed $1 million (that’s right, 3663% of its initial $30,000 funding goal). Knix Wear’s Evolution Bra is described as… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Offering up an update to backers of its recent Kickstarter project, Remix Mini, Jide Tech announced shipping details for the already popular Android PC. The Beijing-based startup described Remix Mini as a simple to use computer that connects to any screen, keyboard and mouse, allowing users to use… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 4:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With just a little over a week since launching its already popular Kickstarter campaign, Travel-Light LTD’s “revolutionary” carry-on luggage, G-RO, has surpassed $800,000 thanks to over 2,300 backers. As previously reported, G-RO is described as a unique luggage system that is on a mission to evolved from the… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

AMPY, the company that invented AMPY MOVE, a new wearable motion-charger that turns movement into power for smartphones, today announced that shipping is underway for its wearable charging device to Kickstarter campaign backers. Additionally, AMPY is debuting AMPY+, the company’s new mobile app that forecasts… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 4:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Well, there some good news for Woolfe – The Red Hood Diaries backers after all! Back in August, the developer behind the game, Belgium-based GRIN Gamestudio, announced that it was bankrupt and that it wasn’t going to be able to give Kickstarter backers some rewards. GRIN’s founder, Wim… Read More

October 20, 2015 @ 3:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to make the Internet safer for children, Tennessee startup Torch has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $150,000 for its self-titled digital parenting router. Explaining the importance of Internet safety, the Torch team stated: “If you are raising children today, you know… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 3:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Despite the recent suspension on Kickstarter, it seems that some Indiegogo backers still believe in the laser razor, Skarp. According to its original description, Skarp uses lasers to clip the unwanted hair. The creators (Skarp Technologies) promise an irritation free and incredibly close shave.  All with a… Read More

October 17, 2015 @ 10:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With just six more days until its Kickstarter campaign comes to an end, New York startup Knix Wear has successfully captured over $700,000 for its 8-in-1 Evolution Bra. As previously reported, Knix Wear’s Evolution Bra is described as the “most” comfortable, versatile, and technologically advanced undergarment. It has patented wire-free… Read More

October 17, 2015 @ 9:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Kickstarter hosted its fifth annual film festival in 35 theaters nationwide. The event showed off some of the best features, documentaries, and shorts funded through the crowdfunding platform. The Kickstarter team previously declared: “For one night only, 32 theaters across the country will… Read More

October 16, 2015 @ 11:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, San Diego entrepreneur Angelia Trinidad launched a fourth crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for her widely popular product, Passion Planner. The Passion Planner is described as a paper planner that is designed with your passions and personal goals in mind. It is noted to seamlessly balance… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 3:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Travel-Light LTD, an Israel-based travel and mobility company, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for its new carry-on suitcase, G-RO. G-RO is described as a unique luggage system that is on a mission to evolved from the shifts and changes in travelers’… Read More