I tried the CrowPi3, and found it was a superb learning platform based on Raspberry Pi By Jack Laurent published 26 June 25 Elecrow's latest learning platform
These affordable 4K night vision binoculars could help you see the night in full color By Timothy Coleman published 6 February 24 The classic camera brand Yashica has returned with what it's calling a "game-changing" Kickstarter.
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.
Hands on: Ugreen DXP4800 Plus By Mark Pickavance published 28 March 24 The Ugreen DXP4800Plus delivers quality NAS hardware to compete with Asustor, Synology, QNAP and TerraMaster.
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.
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.
Hands on: TerraMaster D8 Hybrid By Mark Pickavance published 1 May 24 The TerraMaster D8 Hybrid offers simple RAID in a box for either direct connection or expanding a NAS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Hands-on: Orico Cyberdata Vault CF56 Pro NAS device review By Mark Pickavance published 22 June 25 Another reputable player enters the NAS market with all guns blazing.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
