HyperDrive USB-C Hub For iPad Pro 2018
The HyperDrive USB-C Hub for the 2018 iPad Pro is a USB 3.1 Gen 2 hub for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, in a CNC aluminium enclosure. It began as a Kickstarter that raised over US$1.1 million.
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Crowdfunded gadgets backed on Kickstarter, from smart switches and chargers to quirky tools.
HyperDrive 7-in-2 USB-C Hub
The HyperDrive 7-in-2 USB-C Hub began on Kickstarter in late 2016, raising over US$1.8 million. It plugs into both Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports on a MacBook Pro, expanding them into seven ports, though it occupies both at once.
Passport Pro – The Ultimate Global Travel Adapter
Zendure returns with the Passport Pro, an upgraded version of the original Passport. Billed as the world's first resettable grounded travel adapter with USB-C Power Delivery, it ran on Kickstarter, raising US$124,851 from 2,817 backers.
Point 2 – Smart Home Alarm
Point 2 is the second-generation smart home security alarm from Minut, following the original 2015 Point. Like its predecessor, it launched on Kickstarter, raising US$312,061 from 2,139 backers in late 2017, though shipping was delayed.
HyperDrive USB-C Hub + 7.5W Qi Wireless Charger iPhone Stand
The HyperDrive 7.5W Wireless Charger USB-C Hub came from a Kickstarter in January 2018 that raised US$657,117. I missed the early-bird US$79 price, so my friend Kevin helped me get it; it finally shipped to me in July 2018.
Innergie 60C USB-C Power Adapter
I backed the Innergie 60C USB-C Power Adapter on Kickstarter in October 2017. Initially codenamed the Innergie 55cc, its true name was revealed late in the campaign, which raised US$312,227 from 2,566 backers, far past its US$20,000 goal.
Bragi The Dash Pro Review
Bragi arguably made the first truly wireless earbuds with The Dash, a 2014 Kickstarter that raised US$3.4 million but shipped over a year late. This review covers its successor, The Dash Pro.
Liberty+ Wireless Earphones
The Liberty+ is a true wireless earbud from Zolo Audio, an Anker brand. It came from a hugely successful Kickstarter, raising US$2.8 million from 25,412 backers, helped by Anker's mentorship, before launching on 21st June 2017.
Passport – Global Travel Adapter
Passport is Zendure's world-first fail-safe global travel adapter. Its Kickstarter, launched in June 2017, raised US$217,053 from 4,887 backers. It shipped to me that November. The standout feature is an auto-resetting fuse to protect your devices.
Cafflano Klassic
The Cafflano Klassic failed its first 2014 Kickstarter but succeeded on a 2015 relaunch, raising £31,524 from 658 backers. Made in South Korea, it's a portable all-in-one coffee maker, packing a grinder, dripper, and tumbler into one unit.
Glif – A Tripod Mount For Smartphones
Glif is a smartphone tripod mount from Studio Neat. The original launched on Kickstarter in 2010, raising US$137,417, though I missed it. The second generation followed in July 2016, raising over US$208,000, and this review covers that version.
Ambi Climate (2nd Edition) Review
Three years after the original launched on Kickstarter in 2014, Ambi Climate returns with the 2nd Edition, again crowdfunded. The smart AI device learns your comfort preferences to control your air conditioner. This reviews the new version.
Limpeh Says – Singapore’s Version Of Cards Against Humanity
Limpeh Says is Singapore's take on Cards Against Humanity, 'Limpeh' being Hokkien for 'your father'. It began as a Kickstarter raising S$121,370 from 2,164 backers. I pledged S$40 for one 550-card set, with 90 red and 460 white cards.
KeySmart – Pocket Key Organizers & Key Holders
KeySmart began as a Kickstarter in May 2013, raising US$329,862 from 8,900 backers. This compact key organiser holds between 2 and 8 keys, or up to 100 with expansion packs, eliminating annoying key jingle in your pocket.
Fidget Cube – A Vinyl Desk Toy
The Fidget Cube is a desk toy for restless fidgeters, dice-shaped with six sides for different actions: click, glide, flip, roll, rub, and spin. It raised a staggering US$6.4 million on Kickstarter; I pledged for two.
EOZ One Wireless Bluetooth Earphones
EOZ Audio is a young Barcelona-based audio startup. Its first product, the EOZ One, is a premium wireless Bluetooth earphone that began on Kickstarter, raising €53,062 from 554 backers and shipping in October 2016. It's now on sale directly.
Blink Battery-Powered Wireless Home Security Camera Review
Blink began as a Kickstarter, raising over US$1 million from 6,879 backers and shipping in May 2015. It's available in Singapore through Aztech, a partnership where Blink designed the software and app while Aztech manufactured the battery-powered hardware.
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity began as a Kickstarter, raising US$15,570 from 758 backers. I didn't back it then, but recently Li Xiang asked me to get it. I bought it from Amazon, since it doesn't ship directly.
Anova Precision Cooker (Bluetooth + Wi-Fi)
The Anova Precision Cooker began as a Kickstarter, raising US$1.8 million from 10,508 backers and shipping in October 2014. This sous-vide cooker comes in two versions: Bluetooth at S$219 and Bluetooth + Wi-Fi at S$289 for remote control.
Bagel – Smart Tape Measure
Bagel is a smart tape measure with three modes, String, Wheel, and Laser. It saves up to 100 measurements and voice memos to built-in memory and syncs them to a mobile app. Its lithium battery lasts up to 24 hours.
ViDi Action Camera
The ViDi Action Camera came from a Kickstarter that raised US$151,880 from 1,253 backers, with shipping in December 2015. It's now officially available in Singapore for S$179, brought in by TC Acoustic, as a compact alternative to a GoPro.
WRENCHit
WRENCHit is mininch's third Kickstarter, after the Tool Pen and Tool Pen mini, both of which I backed. I backed WRENCHit in March 2016, choosing the Full Set at US$38 plus shipping. Each set packs 10 multi-size wrenches.