Tagged: kickstarter

June 5, 2015 @ 5:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Kickstarter alum and smartwatch maker, Pebble, called out Apple for not releasing its already approved updated app to iTunes. During a recent update, the young company shared details about the situation and the progress it has made: “The Pebble Time iPhone app, as we’ve all noticed,… Read More

June 5, 2015 @ 4:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

HWTrek, a platform that provides an ecosystem for digital electronics, announced this week that it has successfully raised $4 million during its series a funding round, which was led by WI Harper and ITIC. According to its description, HWTrek pairs manufacturing experts with project creators to help navigate the… Read More

June 5, 2015 @ 11:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one week after launching its new equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, technology startup Pavegen has successfully raised over £1 million from nearly 1,000 investors. As previously reported, the King’s Cross, London-based company’s technology converts footsteps into electricity, making it possible to power services in high-footfall locations, as well as provide real-time data… Read More

June 5, 2015 @ 11:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

In an effort to bring public access TV to the Internet, former employees of VICE media recently launched a Kickstarter for a new independent video-only platform, NYC.TV. Alexandra Serio, Kareem Rahma, and Max Nelson met while working at VICE Media and decided to create the platform,… Read More

June 5, 2015 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

There have been plenty of ridiculous crowdfunding campaigns. Most just go away as backers avoid specious claims and silly products.  Occasionally one will get funded (think Potato Salad). While most are not frauds – occasional scams do slip through the vetting process of the various platforms…. Read More

June 4, 2015 @ 11:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few months after his father and Star Trek star, Leonard Nimoy, passed away after battling COPD, Adam Nimoy has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $600,000 for the documentary, For the Love of Spock, which is dedicated to Leonard’s beloved sci-fi character. In the campaign’s promotional video, Adam… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 10:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Perhaps the 3rd time is a charm. Blu Smartphone, a wearable, flexible phone concept out of Perth, Australia, launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to raise $600,000 AUD this past February. The idea of combining a watch and smartphone is not unique.  The design remains quite… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 4:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hidrate, Inc., a startup that consists of students from the University of Minnesota, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter this week to raise $35,000 for its new invention, HydrateMe. HidrateMe, which is made from a BPA-free plastic, is a smart water bottle that apparently syncs with… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Doppler Labs unveiled the Here Active Listening System, which was self-dubbed as the first in-ear system designed to let you instantly control and personalize your live audio environment. Here consists of two wireless, in-ear buds and a connected smartphone app that give you control of any… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 11:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, California-based startup Artkick launched a Kickstarter an Internet-connected high definition display that redefines the digital photo frame, LOOK. The LOOK supposedly builds on and improves the once-cumbersome digital photo frame with an easy-to-use, pixilation-free, large HD screen. It connects friends, family and interests by automatically displaying pictures… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 4:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bill Nye’s new project continues to draw eyes! Last month, the famous science educator and The Planetary Society took to Kickstarter with a mission to raise only $200,000 for his solar sailing spacecraft, LightSail. Now with nearly three weeks until its campaign comes to an end, nearly 16,000… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pirate3D announced a relationship with Digital3D, an Australian company based out of New South Wales that specializes in Digital Design products. Digital3D is now authorized as an Oceania distribution partner for Pirate3D, bringing Pirate3D products including the Buccaneer and the Pirate3D Printing Ecosystem, to resellers throughout… Read More

May 30, 2015 @ 5:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

If Alex Winter’s name does not ring a bell, but his picture looks familiar, you are probably not alone. Winter has been fortunate enough to play a leading role in two cult classic films including Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure with Keanu Reeves and Lost… Read More

May 30, 2015 @ 9:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to become Barbie’s next big competitor, creator of The Angelica Doll has launched a Kickstarter campaign to make sure this new unique doll makes its way to store shelves everywhere. The natural hair doll surfaced on the crowdfunding platform earlier this month with a mission to capture only $25,000…. Read More

May 29, 2015 @ 3:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Back in 2013, 1980’s inspired KUNG FURY surfaced on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter with a mission to raise $200,000. During its run, the campaign raised $630,019 from 17,713 backers. Now, those wanting to watch the film over and over again can for free through YouTube! As previously reported, KUNG FURY is part… Read More

May 29, 2015 @ 2:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

New York-based Priority Bicycles announced this week the launch of its second Kickstarter campaign to fund its newest bicycle concept, the Priority Start. The latest development offers a simple and safe learn-to-ride solution for children and a virtually maintenance-free bicycle that will last for generations to come. After launching its… Read More

May 29, 2015 @ 12:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With only seven days until its crowdfunding campaign comes to an end, Next Thing Co.’s nine dollar computer CHIP has successfully raised over $1.8 million on Kickstarter thanks to nearly 35,000 backers. As previously reported, C.H.I.P is a tiny and easy to use computer that can… Read More

May 29, 2015 @ 11:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Get excited, Pebble Time backers: Your high tech smartwatch is on the way! California startup Pebble announced on this week that the Kickstarter-success watches are now ready to be shipped. As previously reported, Pebble Time hit the crowdfunding giant’s platform earlier this year and surpassed its… Read More

May 28, 2015 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, crowdfunding giant Kickstarter announced some exciting news about certain films projects that have appeared on its platform. During a recent update, Kickstarter revealed: “One hundred and eight films across categories, from narratives to documentary shorts, from animation to experimental creations — it’s time… Read More

May 27, 2015 @ 7:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Notion, a home monitoring system that is benefitting from the boom in the Internet of Things (IoT) development, has closed a $2 million funding round.  Notion successfully raised over $280,000 on Kickstarter in the summer of 2014 and then transitioned into a pretail campaign.  The… Read More