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The Unihertz Atom XL is like a rugged iPhone SEThe Unihertz Atom XL is like a rugged iPhone SE
This backpack has it all: Kevlar, batteries, and a federal investigation

The man behind an alleged crowdfunding scam wants you to know he isn’t a scammer

Ashley Carman
This tiny $29 computer lets you build DIY synths, pedals, and moreThis tiny $29 computer lets you build DIY synths, pedals, and more
Music Fingers is the newest weird beat-making gadgetMusic Fingers is the newest weird beat-making gadget
This AirPod-holding Apple Watch band is either brilliant or incredibly dumbThis AirPod-holding Apple Watch band is either brilliant or incredibly dumb
The Solid State Watch is the simplest digital watch everThe Solid State Watch is the simplest digital watch ever
Kickstarter employees vote to unionizeKickstarter employees vote to unionize
The latest Marvel card game was designed specifically to blow up on KickstarterThe latest Marvel card game was designed specifically to blow up on Kickstarter
Tim Cook’s favorite showerhead is now smaller and cheaperTim Cook’s favorite showerhead is now smaller and cheaper
Anki’s toy robots are being saved from a digital deathAnki’s toy robots are being saved from a digital death
There’s a robot cat you can back on KickstarterThere’s a robot cat you can back on Kickstarter
Thanks for inspiring a generation of pointless gadgets, KeurigThanks for inspiring a generation of pointless gadgets, Keurig
Crowdfunding disaster Coolest Cooler is shutting down and blaming tariffs for its downfallCrowdfunding disaster Coolest Cooler is shutting down and blaming tariffs for its downfall
Smartphone microscope kit promises up to 1,000x magnificationSmartphone microscope kit promises up to 1,000x magnification
Kickstarter wants creators to actually think about their budget ahead of launchKickstarter wants creators to actually think about their budget ahead of launch
The lonely ballad of the fuck button

LoveSync was meant for couples struggling in the bedroom — instead its crowdfunding campaign became a viral joke

Megan Farokhmanesh
Hey Robot is a party game that tests how smart Alexa isHey Robot is a party game that tests how smart Alexa is
Atari VCS’s former architect returns to Kickstarter with new boardgame tabletAtari VCS’s former architect returns to Kickstarter with new boardgame tablet
Libra keyboard creator says it’s in talks with Brydge over lawsuit, but Brydge says that’s not trueLibra keyboard creator says it’s in talks with Brydge over lawsuit, but Brydge says that’s not true
Brydge sues Kickstarter for selling iPad keyboard it claims is a cloneBrydge sues Kickstarter for selling iPad keyboard it claims is a clone
This Juul-charging phone case will tell the world you value vaping more than anything elseThis Juul-charging phone case will tell the world you value vaping more than anything else
Kickstarter faces union backlash after firing two organizersKickstarter faces union backlash after firing two organizers
Genki tries to crack portable Switch docks with its new Covert DockGenki tries to crack portable Switch docks with its new Covert Dock
MagicDock is a Surface-like dock for the iPad ProMagicDock is a Surface-like dock for the iPad Pro
A portable Bluetooth cassette tape player brings retro audio into 2019A portable Bluetooth cassette tape player brings retro audio into 2019
Epic Games will cover refunds of Shenmue III to protect developer after backlashEpic Games will cover refunds of Shenmue III to protect developer after backlash
A light-up keyboard from Roli teaches you to play piano like it’s Guitar HeroA light-up keyboard from Roli teaches you to play piano like it’s Guitar Hero
This dongle adds USB and microSD storage to your phone chargerThis dongle adds USB and microSD storage to your phone charger
XOXO shut down its subscription platform before it launchedXOXO shut down its subscription platform before it launched
New gadget asks: what if Juicero squeezed bags of soap instead?New gadget asks: what if Juicero squeezed bags of soap instead?
Kickstarter will not voluntarily recognize its employee unionKickstarter will not voluntarily recognize its employee union
Kickstarter’s CEO, Perry Chen, is resigningKickstarter’s CEO, Perry Chen, is resigning
Kickstarter’s staff is unionizingKickstarter’s staff is unionizing
Bijan Stephen
Is this robotic therapy pet the uncanny valley of dog?Is this robotic therapy pet the uncanny valley of dog?
Kickstarter takes down campaign to digitally remove the rat from The Departed due to IP disputeKickstarter takes down campaign to digitally remove the rat from The Departed due to IP dispute
Earth is dying and this couple is crowdfunding a sex buttonEarth is dying and this couple is crowdfunding a sex button
This screen-printed poster connects to Wi-Fi and can tell you the weatherThis screen-printed poster connects to Wi-Fi and can tell you the weather
Avoid dongle hell with this 5-in-1 charging cableAvoid dongle hell with this 5-in-1 charging cable
This tiny turntable comes with a removable Bluetooth speakerThis tiny turntable comes with a removable Bluetooth speaker
Mark Cuban’s hoverboard company has gone up in smokeMark Cuban’s hoverboard company has gone up in smoke

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