Tagged: kickstarter

February 23, 2015 @ 10:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

10 Best Production recently released its Best Kickstarter Video Production awards for February 2015. For each list, the company examines various criteria in order to judge the individual production companies. The company’s panel of judges is comprised of video production experts that collectively have decades of industry… Read More

February 22, 2015 @ 5:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

GP3D’s “Root” 3D printer launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter only to find the project suspended by Kickstarter as questions arose to the progeny of the product.  The suspension took place on January 27th having raised over $19,000 on a $50,001 goal.  As of last… Read More

February 20, 2015 @ 10:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday (February 17th), Los Angeles-based Beam Labs launched a Kickstarter campaign with a goal to raise $200,000 for its new self-titled projector. According to its description, the Beam is a small project that assists you in daily activities and is controlled with any smartphone and tablet…. Read More

February 20, 2015 @ 7:53 am By Erin Hobey  |  

To paraphrase Alicia Keys, those cats are on fire.  Exploding Kittens Kickstarter campaign came to an booming finish last night hitting $8,782,571 from 219,382 backers…and secured a record in Kickstarter history.   Booming Cats is “The Most-Backed Kickstarter Project of All Time,” dethroning  Bring Reading Rainbow Back for Every Child, Everywhere! campaign…. Read More

February 19, 2015 @ 2:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Inspirational jewelry company, showtheLOVE launched a Kickstarter campaign  and in less than four days, backers helped them surpass its goal needed for production of “She Believed She Could, So She Did” collection. This reinforces women’s desires to rise up and make their dreams a reality. With 24 days… Read More

February 19, 2015 @ 12:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over six months ago, crowdfunding giant Kickstarter unveiled a new algorithm system for the platform to determine if submitted projects are following its rules. As previously reported, the algorithm scans review keywords in the campaign, the creator’s past track record on the platform and if similar campaigns… Read More

February 19, 2015 @ 11:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced this week that it has agreed to acquire Kickstarter-success LoopPay, the acclaimed mobile wallet solutions provider that turns existing magnetic stripe readers into secure, contactless receivers. LoopPay’s technology has the potential to work in approximately 90% of existing point-of-sale (POS) terminals,… Read More

February 18, 2015 @ 4:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until their crowdfunding campaign comes to a close on Kickstarter, the ladies of TLC have not only received well over its initial $150,000 goal thanks to nearly 3,800 backers,  but the ladies are also sharing their appreciation for their supporters by… Read More

February 18, 2015 @ 3:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

GameSpot recently announced that Kickstarter-success The Stomping Land is now in a limbo state due to its art lead quitting and its creator no longer responding to emails from concerned backers. Back in June 2013, the multiplayer dinosaur-survival game took to the crowdfunding giant seeking only $20,000…. Read More

February 18, 2015 @ 12:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

ZipGripGo, LLC. launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $75,000 for its low-cost vehicle traction solution . Effective on snow, ice or mud; ZipGripGo can be added to the wheels of most any passenger car in minutes, without tools, instantly freeing stuck vehicles. Inventor of… Read More

February 18, 2015 @ 11:05 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Seeking to create a new digital nervous system, Scarab is a mobile multi-sensor wearable that monitors the environment around you. The app, developed by Amulet Corp., is for those who love data, and provides information on the environmental dangers—such as UV, carbon monoxide and radiation—and… Read More

February 18, 2015 @ 10:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The inventors of The BBQ Dragon, a grilling accessory that got its start with a successfully funded $100,000 Kickstarter campaign, will now have a chance to compete on national TV for much bigger stakes, on Science Channel’s new show, All-American Makers. In the nationally televised show, business owners and… Read More

February 17, 2015 @ 9:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

  Blast from the past. Parashoot was rocking up the crowdfunding ladder on Kickstarter way back in 2013.  The campaign for a wearable smart camera had topped $117,000 when the campaign was abruptly shut down.  Kickstarter, not always known for excessive disclosure, was quiet on… Read More

February 17, 2015 @ 4:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

KinderLab Robotics, a creator of toys and educational tools that teach four to seven year-olds to program and understand logic, has moved to new office space and manufacturing headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. The offices and manufacturing space is close to the historic technology hub of… Read More

February 17, 2015 @ 12:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Smart toy and technology developer Elemental Path today announced their new line of connected toys, CogniToys, which evolve alongside children as they learn and grow. The first toy powered by cognitive computing system IBM Watson, Elemental Path launched its Kickstarter campaign for CogniToys on February 16th to raise $50 thousand for continued product development… Read More

February 16, 2015 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, Santa Barbara-based Handground launched a campaign on crowdfunding giant Kickstarter to raise funds for the new Precision Coffee Grinder. The product supposedly offers a “better grind” and more flavors than any of its competitors. According to its description, the grinder is inspired by a… Read More

February 14, 2015 @ 2:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to create a third installment of the popular board game series, Arizona-based Eagle Games has launched a campaign on crowdfunding giant Kickstarter for Age of Empires III. Sharing the history of the board game, the Eagle Games team stated, “Age of Empires III (2007, Tropical… Read More

February 14, 2015 @ 1:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

South Korean-based, Lightors, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for its self-titled micro-USB rechargeable aa/aaa batteries. The company noted that the batteries are simple, easy to use, and good for the environment, which gives plenty of reason for enthusiastic users to back… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 4:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days after its crowdfunding campaign hit Kickstarter, Sony and Cryptozoic’s Ghostbusters: The Board Game has managed to raise well over its initial $250,000 goal all thanks to nearly 3,000 backers. As previously reported, Ghostbusters: The Board Game is for 1-4 players, ages 15 and… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 3:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last summer, Jyrobike launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $100,000 for its self balancing children’s bicycle. The project quickly generated backer interest and captured $185,818 from 872 supporters. The Jyrobike is said to correct steering while stabilizing both the bike and the rider. As a result, children may learn to… Read More