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Why do Kickstarter products take so long to ship?Why do Kickstarter products take so long to ship?
This pixel animation backpack has crossover appeal for kids and raversThis pixel animation backpack has crossover appeal for kids and ravers
This tilting kettle will make your coffee-loving friends lividThis tilting kettle will make your coffee-loving friends livid
Hug your old Mac with these retro pillowsHug your old Mac with these retro pillows
Chaim Gartenberg
This $133 water gun has a digital ammo counter and charges over USB-CThis $133 water gun has a digital ammo counter and charges over USB-C
Award-winning artist Julie Dillon is Kickstarting a book of gorgeous sci-fi and fantasy artAward-winning artist Julie Dillon is Kickstarting a book of gorgeous sci-fi and fantasy art
The Expanse is being turned into an RPGThe Expanse is being turned into an RPG
Put holograms in your home with The Looking Glass displayPut holograms in your home with The Looking Glass display
You can’t lose your headphones if they’re pinned to your earlobesYou can’t lose your headphones if they’re pinned to your earlobes
This unlicensed Harry Potter battery pack makes a bad pun out of an even worse productThis unlicensed Harry Potter battery pack makes a bad pun out of an even worse product
Does the Rubik’s Cube need a Bluetooth connection?Does the Rubik’s Cube need a Bluetooth connection?
Kickstarter’s debuting new badges so backers know how far along a project isKickstarter’s debuting new badges so backers know how far along a project is
Emoji is the latest book from the Standards Manual design duoEmoji is the latest book from the Standards Manual design duo
Levitating gadgets will disappoint youLevitating gadgets will disappoint you
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Jacob Kastrenakes
Someone is making a multiplayer trash robot you steer through an actual riverSomeone is making a multiplayer trash robot you steer through an actual river
I don’t know why this exists, but it looks beautifulI don’t know why this exists, but it looks beautiful
Here’s a Kickstarter that adds wireless charging to your AirPods caseHere’s a Kickstarter that adds wireless charging to your AirPods case
This modular, ultra-thin 45W USB-C charger looks perfect for travelingThis modular, ultra-thin 45W USB-C charger looks perfect for traveling
Why does this digital abacus exist?Why does this digital abacus exist?
Chaim Gartenberg
A new anthology will honor Arthur C. Clarke with 2,001-word storiesA new anthology will honor Arthur C. Clarke with 2,001-word stories
The HyperDrive USB-C hub / wireless charging stand might be the perfect desk accessoryThe HyperDrive USB-C hub / wireless charging stand might be the perfect desk accessory
Crowdfunding backers given second chance to buy Panono camera — for $1,100 extraCrowdfunding backers given second chance to buy Panono camera — for $1,100 extra
This collection features images from one of science’s most influential explorersThis collection features images from one of science’s most influential explorers
The backpack of the future has magnetic straps to catch your AirPodsThe backpack of the future has magnetic straps to catch your AirPods
Pip is like a Nintendo Switch for child hackersPip is like a Nintendo Switch for child hackers
This iPhone case doubles as a lint rollerThis iPhone case doubles as a lint roller
Exclusive: Kickstarter launches Drip, a new service that lets fans subscribe to their favorite creators

Amid stagnant growth and a leadership exodus, Kickstarter’s founder returns to the helm

Ben Popper
Can Circa make the case for an alarm clock in the age of smartphones?Can Circa make the case for an alarm clock in the age of smartphones?
How Fluent Forever became the most funded app in Kickstarter historyHow Fluent Forever became the most funded app in Kickstarter history
Rhino’s new slider aims to bring motorized tracking shots to the massesRhino’s new slider aims to bring motorized tracking shots to the masses
The founder of the hamdog wants to crowdfund a restaurant in New York CityThe founder of the hamdog wants to crowdfund a restaurant in New York City
This cute, crowdfunded dial accessory was designed for creatives and has 10 programmable buttonsThis cute, crowdfunded dial accessory was designed for creatives and has 10 programmable buttons
A solar-powered smartwatch seems like a good idea — if it worksA solar-powered smartwatch seems like a good idea — if it works
This electric light kit lets you create lamps out of a piece of paperThis electric light kit lets you create lamps out of a piece of paper
You can order this drone around your home using AlexaYou can order this drone around your home using Alexa
Can this smart tea set actually brew better tea?Can this smart tea set actually brew better tea?
This Kickstarter turns metropolitan areas into works of abstract artThis Kickstarter turns metropolitan areas into works of abstract art
Would you pay $400 for a pillow that always stays cold?Would you pay $400 for a pillow that always stays cold?
Pebble creator made an iPhone case that can store and charge AirPodsPebble creator made an iPhone case that can store and charge AirPods
One of the world’s most influential math texts is getting a beautiful, minimalist editionOne of the world’s most influential math texts is getting a beautiful, minimalist edition

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