The Touch Bar is back, sort of...and it looks terrible By Lance Ulanoff published 3 December 24 ENIAC is building a touch bar, called the Flexbar, for Macs and almost any other platform you can imagine.
This world-first smart ring claims to track your body fat and hydration, and it's on Kickstarter now By Rowan Davies published 5 March 24 A Kickstarter project for a new smart ring Ringo claims it can track your body fat and hydration levels.
Crowdfunding begins for the world's first 'water-born flying camera' – here's what you need to know about the HoverAir Aqua By Sam Kieldsen published 21 August 25 HoverAir's Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Aqua is now live, offering backers a discounted pre-order price of $999.
The world's smallest mirrorless camera is being crowdfunded by a classic Japanese brand By Timothy Coleman published 28 March 24 The Micro Mirrorless Yashica I'm Back is a tiny mirrorless camera that wants to rival your smartphone.
This tiny super-fast portable SSD supports a staggering 240W charging for your MacBook Pro, and I just wish it had a memory card reader By Efosa Udinmwen published 27 September 25 The HISHUB Portable SSD combines storage, hub functions, and heavy charging, although real-world performance remains unproven beyond Kickstarter demonstrations.
This is the weirdest docking station I've ever seen - Bygital Mac Mini winged dock promises to make your beloved device disappear behind your monitor or under your desk - but that's not its biggest feature By Efosa Udinmwen published 12 October 25 Bygital’s new dock reimagines the Mac mini setup, hiding it from view while combining docking, SSD expansion, and VESA mounting.
I think I found the perfect fake laptop for my projects - I only need to find a mouse with a built-in PC By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 September 25 The Welder Keyboard combines a foldable mechanical design with a 12.8-inch touchscreen, RGB lighting, and broad compatibility for versatile use.
This gadget promises to increase productivity inside your vehicle by converting ICE screens into displays — and even includes Samsung DeX compatibility for free By Wayne Williams published 22 April 24 Mayton Motion's AutoPro X can to turn your car's navigation screen into a functional laptop-like display.
Nobel Laureate backs Cambridge-based crowdfunding effort to digitize 100,000 hours of recordings from some of the brightest minds in human history By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 October 25 A Cambridge-led project seeks funds to digitize and restore 100,000 hours of historic scientific recordings featuring leading global thinkers.
One of the most outrageous smartphones of 2025, the one with a 16,000mAh battery, built-in smartwatch and earbuds, will go on sale for less than $400 By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 May 25 The Oukitel WP300 packs a massive 16,000mAh battery, detachable smartwatch-earbuds, an LED light, and flagship-level specs - and is launching soon on Kickstarter for just $399.
UNA Watch celebrates $330,000 in Kickstarter backing as consumers and developers clamor for a sustainable alternative to the Apple Watch By Stephen Warwick published 6 May 25 UNA Watch has closed its Kickstarter campaign after securing more than $330,000 in backing.
Exclusive: Hasbro's next Star Wars HasLab project is a massive, detailed LAAT/I ship from 'The Clone Wars' – here's your first look By Jacob Krol published 25 July 25 It's an incredibly detailed set of an iconic ship
The Nano Banana camera will let you edit photos in real time using just your voice, and I can’t wait to try it By Graham Barlow published 4 November 25 Real-time editing, voice control, and MagSafe iPhone integration makes Caira, the Nano Banana AI camera, stand out.
The world's first smart AR binoculars just hit a major crowdfunding milestone – even though the shipping date is a distant object By Timothy Coleman published 28 June 24 The Unistellar Envision crowdfunding campaign revealed key product details and secured over $1 million backing on day one.
The wildest product we saw at CES is finally on sale, and we project good things By Jacob Krol published 16 April 25 Aurzen's tri-folding projector is now shipping
This minuscule all-in-one 'PC' will allow you to control your actual home computer remotely using a robotic finger and a free VPN By Efosa Udinmwen published 27 September 25 GL.iNet’s Comet Pro offers low-latency remote access, 4K support, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and flexible control tools for global backers.
This tiny lens turns your smartphone into a polarizing microscope – and it works with both iPhones and Android phones too By Chris Rowlands published 22 November 24 Kickstarter camera add-on can magnify 1200x
Crowdfunded AI smartphone with free 'AI' internet, detachable keyboard, and square screen gets over $1 million in pledges - and it's strangely mesmerizing By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 August 25 iKKO MindOne combines sapphire glass durability, a rotating camera, AI tools, and global connectivity in a compact form, attracting over $1.2 million in crowdfunding pledges.
Cozy shopkeeping sim Trash Goblin has two demos to let you try upcycling weird and wonderful trinkets By Catherine Lewis published 20 December 23 Upcoming shopkeeping sim Trash Goblin lets you upcycle and sell trinkets to quirky customers, and you can try it now.
I love this super-slim, sleep-friendly Bluetooth speaker – but the name's a nightmare By Carrie Marshall published 21 March 25 Let's pretend this fun bedtime friend is not called what it's called.
Is Framebook getting some competition? Chinese vendor demos modular mini PC for DIY enthusiasts and I think it looks great By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 January 25 The Clink-X xCraft mini PC lets users snap together a modular chassis.
Indie showcase Day of the Devs becomes fully independent, announcing fundraiser for future shows By Dashiell Wood published 30 January 24 Day of the Devs has become fully independent and announced a fundraiser for future shows.
Inspired by Apple’s original iPod, this open-source music player is the nostalgia bomb I needed By Carrie Marshall published 22 December 23 This little iPod look-a-like is crowdfunding now and includes a DIY option if you want to make your own MP3 player.
If McGyver bought a PC, it would probably be the Photonicat - brick-like computer has built in 24-hr battery, ports agogo, SIM slot, external antennas, NVMe slot, and is even open source By Efosa Udinmwen published 1 October 25 Photonicat 2 is a portable open source computing box with a 24-hour battery, extensive connectivity, and expandable storage.
Is this the Rolls-Royce of eGPU docks? Impossibly thin and wood-adorned Humbird has a 500W GaN PSU, an LCD screen, an SSD slot, card readers - and even a quintet of USB ports By Efosa Udinmwen published 12 October 25 Humbird 3 combines Thunderbolt 5 speed, modular GPU expansion, and efficient GaN power in a slim, multifunctional eGPU dock.
AWS is investing millions backing generative AI startups By Craig Hale published 14 June 24 Millions in funding being offered to the next cohort in the AWS Generative AI Accelerator program.
Can’t wait for the touchscreen MacBook Pro M6? This wild, affordable accessory brings touch to your current Mac By Alex Blake published 24 October 25 The LapTouch can add touchscreen functionality to any MacBook for a fraction of the cost of a new Mac.
Dave the Diver developer’s upcoming sci-fi game gets a name, with a playable demo coming soon By Catherine Lewis published 17 January 24 Mintrocket has released a new trailer for Wakerunners, the sci-fi team battle game previously known as Project TB.
Nothing ‘betting on the future’ by calling on its community to redesign Nothing Phone 2a By James Ide published 22 March 24 Nothing has invited community members to collaborate on designing a variant of the Nothing Phone 2a.
Is this the first true wireless monitor ever? Portable display uses Wi-Fi for connectivity and has a built in battery — shame it is only a 16-inch model that lacks touchscreen capabilities By Wayne Williams published 5 June 24 PROMETHEUS CAST is a portable wireless monitor being crowdfunded in Japan that works with laptops, tablets and smartphones.