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Sonnet: Mobile Communication Without Cellular Reception

Product placement for this project was chosen to fit the widest range of consumers. Send photos, send messages, WiFi spot…But who would really benefit from this product? Tourists, that visit vast and long distance places. People, who want to spend some time on their own, but would prefer to stay safe.

That\’s a limited list of people and not that wide. Except for the USA, when you are traveling by car. There are large distances without cellular coverage.

Still, the problem is that you need another person with Sonnet that will provide you with the connection.

Don\’t get us wrong – this is a great project. The idea is amazing for tourists in wild regions – offline maps, long distance panic button and even phone charger! It\’s hard to imagine what else you need in such product. We love it.

Remember, that you will get two necessary Sonnets when purchasing for $90. If you do visit wild nature – consider buying this product.

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/06/29/sonnet/
Zeppy: Your Sound-Buddy

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/02/zeppy/

Spending time with your friends is always much more fun with music. Grab a bunch of friends, speaker, choose your favorite music and just dive into fun outdoor (https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/outdoor/)!

This exact speaker is not that unique if you take a look at tech specs. Still, there are some features that brought our attention to it. First of all – pairing up to 8 of them. Nice idea for a BBQ or party outside.

But what is much more intriguing – massage pattern. Would like to test one and find out how it actually works. Relaxing at the end of working day can be a perfect use of such speaker. And taking into consideration that it is protected from water (https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/06/02/cirrus-shower/) – you can enjoy the massage in the bath tube.

In case this is your kind of product, saving 60% sounds like a good idea. And if you would need 2 of them, you can purchase them for $158 instead of $398, huge save.
Obsidian 3D Printer: High-Quality, Sleek, and Affordable

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https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/02/obsidian/

3D printers were a completely new technology a very short period of time ago. Everybody was talking about completely new technology and a new era. And this time is finally here.

Adidas lately announced their first 3D printed shoes (http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/07/technology/adidas-3d-printed-shoe/index.html). While this is mass production, another approach we are interested in – 3D printer in every home, where you can do anything.

Obsidian is a very affordable and a nice looking 3D printer that is very much inspired by Apple. You can see that in details – design, quality and overall approach to bring the product for the consumer. Such approach is brought by company CEO Michael Husmann, the former Apple project manager.

One thing you should think about – do we really need a 3D printer in every home? This sounds really great – you can do whatever you need as utility or you want a piece of art. But what exactly you want or need to do?

In case you are interested, it\’s time to get one for 50% discount, now at $99 while retail price will be $199.
Laer: Laptop Sleeve To Charge Devices

Laptops were invented to be carried around. They are bringing limitations from one side, like, less power, less cooling system, and a smaller monitor. Although bringing a lot of profit from another hand. For example, smaller size, weight, fewer cords, and peripheralsю

Laer sleeve is here to help us solve some of the issues with laptops. And the main problem of any laptop – battery. Well, you need something to carry around… when you are on the go. With this sleeve here, you can solve 2 problems at the same time – sleeve and extra battery.

Another plus with this sleeve – it can charge almost anything, including new MacBooks with USB-C and older versions with MagSafe.

If you need such product, as always, it is a good chance to get one with an interesting discount – $160, saving $70. But keep in mind, that despite all efforts from Elon Mask developing batteries – they are still very heavy. For example, Laer has these characteristics:

– Laer with 5.000 mAh battery – 850 grams
– Laer with 20.000 mAh battery – 1000 grams

If you are ok with these weights – this may be interesting. But still… The main advantage of Laptop – weight. It\’s up to your choice.

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/03/laer/
Mico: new way to make delicious microwave meals

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https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/04/mico/

Microwaves once saved a huge amount of time for almost every woman on the planet. The invention was revolutionary. Since then, microwaves continued to evolve becoming safer, cheaper and acquiring more functions like grill.

Additional products for microwaves show strong sales and for a reason, while it is no only saving money, but is also assumed to be \”healthy\” (https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/06/07/fittbo/). Morphy Richards is one of the companies that are creating products to support you on a kitchen, including supplies for microwaves.

Mico is using standard microwave technology to bring better user experience to your kitchen for exact beverages – eggs, potatoes, and sandwiches.

Backing this product for early bird will give you all 3 products. And it will be better to decide in the first place – do you need all three? How often to you cook potatoes or eggs? And do you cook sandwiches that often? This may be a sign to start, but it\’s up to you. $60 will cost early bird, while each product separately will be $20 (why there is no discount for the full set?)
SFANS: Makes Your Nintendo Switch Truly Portable

In case you are a Nintendo fan, you enjoy playing your console with friends, this is a good product for a reasonable price $79 for full stock (including all possible cables). Remember that for $59 you will get only adapter itself. Know where to find cables cheaper? Choose this option.

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/06/sfans/
Neuroon Open: The World’s Smartest Sleep Assistant

Sleep takes at lease one-third of our lives and it helps us maintain the most important part of our body – the brain. We all have that rare experience of a good sleep – you feel rested, full of energy and ready to knock the world flat.

We stated such experience as \”rare\” because sleep is a very complicated thing. Sleeping not enough or over sleeping can make you not able to do anything.

This wearable mask is designed to help you make your sleep much better and its appearance is completely logical. We know about a variety of wearables that can measure your sleep (or activity) but what can you do with this info? Nothing. While Neuroon is designed to analyze this data, A/B test results and bring you the best sleeping experience you can imagine.

Another interesting point here is the \”open-source\” claim in this product. That means we will have a number of companies developing meditation programs and even lucid dreams. How cool will it be to download yourself a specific dream?

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/16/neuroon/
Diana: tradition and grace for well-laid table

We are living in the age of mass. production and we\’ve lost something very important in things that we purchase. Look at any product in IKEA and answer yourself what you can\’t find in it? THe answer is \”the soul\”. These products are of very good quality for more than a reasonable price.

Where should you go if you are more interested in the soul of the product more than in the price? The art of Crafting is your salvation. Dig into it and you will find amazing craftsman with outstanding skills.

They stagger us and motivate to do the best you can. And \”Diana\” cutlery is one of these products. Handmade, with traditions. And your kitchen is a perfect place to use such approach for production.

While we should mention that unboxing experience will be more suitable for the older generation, the product it self-seems to be very promising. One of the reasons – it is produced by a company with already successful crowdfunding campaigns.

Note that there are no discounts for this product! It is your decision – you need it now or you can wait to see it on the shelves?

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/28/diana/
What is Kickstarter Gold?

Kickstarter has been around for almost eight years now, it has helped numerous individuals and groups to find proper support for the success of their project through crowdfunding. But now Kickstarter has taken a unique initiative, Kickstarter Gold. So, what is Kickstarter Gold?

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/31/crowdfunding-gold/
SousVide Supreme Touch+: Elevate Sous Vide Cooking

Smart House is no longer something un-achievable that we could read in Ray Bradbury books – this is already today. Well, not completely available for everyone due to the price, may be tomorrow. But anyone can have a piece of it today.

Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant with its pricing for Amazon Echo makes Smart House available for almost everyone. All you need to do is get the speaker, connect it to your WiFi and that’s it. Now you can control half of your house with voice. You can turn on and off lights in your house, make an order from Amazon… Or turn on your SousVide machine.

Doesn’t seem to be a killer feature but makes cooking much more fun. And while we are talking about technologies on a relatively regular device, let’s talk more about the mobile application that allows you to inject receipts into the device. And this is a promising feature.

The application allows you to have a preview, description and makes you understand what you are getting before you start. Sous vide is time-consuming and money consuming. You will want to understand what you get before you start.

This exact SousVide Supreme Touch+ device is a premium sous vide for those who enjoy “playing” with your food. Retail price for $599 is not an everyday purchase. But $299 for early bird makes it an interesting purchase for 50% discount.

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/04/sousvide-supreme/
E-Skin: Controller Is You

Frankly speaking, we can’t handle all the hype that is going on around VR and AR technologies. They are rushing into our lives. We mean not only special devices like PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift or Vive. Even Apple will be supporting AR and VR technologies with new iOS 11 release.

What does that mean for us, regular users? Well, not much. Basically, only games and that’s it.

What does that mean for studies, experiments or special technological procedures? Everything. It can easy life of everyone who is concerned about capturing body movement starting from researchers to movies graphics production.

E-Skin project here is not something that anyone will want to have at home. The first question is the size, while every person is different. And wearing this shirt every day – is not what you want to do.

If you are that passionate about VR games, that can be supported by full body movements – support this project to receive one, but do not pin hopes on receiving lots of games for this device. But supporting this project for new technologies – may be appropriate.

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/07/e-skin/
AnZa: Redefining the Espresso Machine in Concrete and Corian

“Product Design” that is commonly used nowadays and even more popular on Crowdfunding platforms has a very wide definition. Starting from “bringing new products” to “expanding regular products to a new extent”. Today we want to show you design in a matter of bringing pleasure to your eyes.

AnZa captures attention from the first sight, it is almost perfect. It has a slight inspiration from retro style and a bit of steampunk mixed with an outstanding design of a product.

Regarding the price, $799 is not that much for a professional or top-tier home espresso machine like Miele, for example. But retail price with $1,299 is much more. Pledging this Kickstarter campaign is a great way to save some money if you are passionate about design and coffee.

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/08/anza/
Lofree Poison: Nostalgic Powerful Wireless Speaker

“Good ol’ 50s” is a magical period in our culture. It has very warm and nastalgic echoes. We watch movies about this time and we love them, for example, “Back to the Future”.

Enthusiasts are ready and are willing to bring a piece of this time to the modern life. Unfortunately, anything that is restored from that time is usually very expensive (if working) and do not fill modern standards. It’s almost impossible to listen to old speakers when you have Apple Music in everyday life.

Lofree Poison project proposes to bring the design of the 50s with modern technologies of a wireless speaker. Having outstanding design it also has some features right from our childhood – you have to turn a wheel to search for your favorite radio station. Ah, that nostalgy….

In just a week, this project collected 700% of required funds and you have to hurry up if you want an early bird. Only 3 left. And keep in mind, that prices are in HK$. Early bird is converted to 100$ and that seems to be a reasonable price.

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/09/lofree-poison/
AQUA+: World’s Most Powerful Wireless Headphone Amplifier

iPod from Apple once redefined the way we used to listen to the music. This product made a revolution. You can have enormous amount of music wherever you go. But Apple won’t be them if they will not do it again with iPod shuffle. And again with iPod nano.

iPod nano was the smallest audio player in the world when it was released and it was popular among active people who used it on the go or doing sports. Despite it was once a revolution, it’s time is over and Apple discontinues (https://www.macrumors.com/2017/07/27/apple-removes-ipod-nano-ipod-shuffle/) Nano production. There are several reasons for that and they seem to be logical. For example, it does not support music streaming and also – we all have a music player with us inside our mobile phones.

AQUA+ is trying to take this part of the market and brings us a player with a size of Nano but with features from you iPhone: streaming, less weight, not connected to your phone. You can put your phone in the bag and go on the run without being connected by wires from headphones to you heavy phone.

The design of the product is a separate issue. It’s modern, strict and can fit your everyday style. We like the aspect that it is designed well enough to be even attached to your business suit.

NEXUM ( the company behind AQUA+) claims to have perfect sound from this little box but it is impossible to check, before having this product in your hands. And without understanding – does this have such a big issue? If you are satisfied with your iPhone sound quality, we believe you will be satisfied with the AQUA+ quality. This is not an audiophile device.

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/10/aqua/
Huger: Powerful, Affordable Electric Skateboards

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/11/huger/

We’ve reviewed already a list of electric skateboards in recent past and there is no need to repeat all the pros of using a skateboard and making it electric. For example, amazing smart XTND (www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/05/25/xtnd/) or portable and controller free Spectra (https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/05/17/spectra/).

Let’s just make 2 things to review the Huger electric skateboards. And first things first. These are real, reduced skateboards you will get in case you order:

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The second thing to do if you are looking at electric skateboard – compare it to the Boosted Board. And here is the comparison with Huger Racer:

– Racer is heavier by 0.5 kilogram
– Racer is faster by 5 mph (8 kph)
– Racer is higher hill grade by 5%
– Racer has higher IPX waterproof certificate

It’s overall exchange of 8 kph and hill grade increase to 0.5 weight. From another point of view, Huger claims to be affordable, but in fact – they are the same price.

Booster Board – $1.299, while Huger Racer – $1.199 retail price. And purchasing this board on Indiegogo is very profitable. It will turn to $1.299 vs. $899 for Huger.
Foldr: World Best Size and Shape Transformable Everyday Bag

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/14/foldr/

Backpacks campaigns are common on Kickstarter or Indiegogo. Though we reviewd very few of them, for example, Billy Tannrey (https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/05/30/billy-tannery/) or Laer sleeve (https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/07/03/laer/).

In the case of leather packs – it is a ргпу whole task to save the bag in durable condition. You will have to spend time and money on that. And in the case of sleeves – you are limited only to one size to carry a notebook with you, nothing more.

Foldr project came to our attention because it solves both of the problems – it is durable and resistant to scratches and water (check out the preview about scratches). Also, this bag can change the size from 13′ sleeve to a regular backpack. Basically, you will need only one bag to solve all your everyday needs.

It is a good time to grab your bag with a notable discount of 30% (approx. $81 vs. $115 retail prices) with a worldwide delivery.

Take a decision in case you like the design and support these Singapore company. Note that red version is also available.

https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Foldr\_6.jpeg
Audiolux One: Smart LED System For Sound-Reactive Visuals

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/15/audiolux/

We all dream about our perfect house, place we can be ourselves. A castle, where we can raise our children and protect our family. When you find such a place, we all tend to make it the best and the most comfortable place in the world. Everything seems cozy, familiar and so relaxing.

Light and coloring play one of the most major roles in making comfort inside your home. For example, most people prefer not to stress your bedroom with red color and make it calmer. While people tend to make the living area more colorful and joyful.

Imagine a perfect situation. You come back home from your work. You can turn on the music inside your house, using the smart speaker. It starts playing your favorite song…. And it is displayed inside your house with LED lights.

https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Audiolux/Audiolux_5.gif

This project here is initially done for musicians. We say – it is done for everybody. Metal and durable, it can be installed into the wall, connected to your sound system. We, regular people, can benefit from this project in our everyday life for as much as $330.
The Port Series: The Most Innovative Leather Portfolio Ever

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/08/31/port-series/

The leather is one of the most durable materials in the world. People were using leather since the beginning of crafting. And this is not only the question of durability, leather goods are also on top of fashion. We’ve been reviewing such projects, for example, amazing Volterman (https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/06/28/volterman/).

It is a whole task to find high-quality leather. This project here is one of such. The reason we are reviewing it is “life time warranty” that we would like to stress on in addition to already “a must” nowadays – devices charging possibility.

The Port Series is proposed in 5 sizes, starting from the tablet (for iPads and such) to 15” full sized bag.

https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Port/Port\_6.jpg

Super early bird with more than 50% discount? Sounds nice!
Luna Display: iPad as a Second Display

Find out more on Explore Crowdfunding:
https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/2017/09/01/luna-display/

What are Apple and their devices all about? It’s about the universal ecosystem. When you purchase your Apple Music, you can use it on any device – iPad, Mac or iPhone. Even more – when your Mac is connected to the same WiFi with your portable device you can copy-paste from device to Mac and back.

With all this ecosystem users would really like to use iPad as a second screen that you can take with you and carry around without unplugging your MacBook. And not to carry around the whole iMac, that is just impossible.

Luna Display was supported by more than 4.700 backers gathering 12 times more than required. Small and portable, it will help you boost your Apple ecosystem.

Another point that is not explained by producing company is an external Keyboard. There is a whole issue with them because not all iPads support external keyboards! Most people like using iPads for their size, flexibility, and the possibility to carry around. But they are not convenient for typing texts in messengers or while Internet surfing.

Support for Apple Pencil – just another attempt to justify its price… But no, we’re not doing it.

Unfortunately, sweet discounts are all gone, but we still have the possibility to catch 19% off retail price with 69$ per any type you like – USB-C (Hurray from MacBook 2016 owners) or Mini DisplayPort.

The device itself: https://www.explorecrowdfunding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Luna/Luna\_4.jpg