One of the best ways to brew a great cup of coffee is using a pourover method — a couple of the more popular options are the Chemex and Hario V60 brewers. The Pour Mason is an interesting Kickstarter that aims to apply this same idea to mason jars. The concept is simple: twist one of the Pour Mason brewers onto a…
The Ringtool is a Kickstarter project that takes the following tools and puts them on a small, lightweight key ring: Bottle-cap opener 3mm Hexhead 4mm Hexhead 5mm Hexhead 6mm Hexhead 8mm Hexhead Flathead Driver Phillips Driver Torxhead T25 Driver The project can be backed for just $25, and the tool ships in December. Built with stainless steel and already funded, this Kickstarter…
The Lumu is a light meter built for the iPhone. The small orb plugs in to the headphone hack of the iPhone, giving you detailed information about the light affecting your photograph. The app will allow users not only to measure light, but attach all sorts of metadata to the moment: location, voice recording, notes, pictures, photo parameters more. The Kickstarter project…
In a world where most smaller seem to run on WordPress, Squarespace or Tumblr, John O'Nolan is trying to launch a new blog platform and engine named Ghost. O'Nolan pitches Ghost as "just a blog platform" — not a full-blown CMS. It comes with a beautiful backend, responsive themes, Markdown support and loads of other goodies. You can support Ghost on Kickstarter, but…
While I'm a notebook user, at my desk, I use my MacBook Air with an external display, keyboard and mouse, speakers and more. The cable management is a mess. The ZenDock is a range of products designed for notebook users like me. The ZenDock Pro is designed for the MacBook Pro, while the ZenDock Retina supports the MacBook Pro with Retina display.…
As someone who just switched to a new MacBook Air, I now own several of Apple's MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converters so all of my old power adaptors are still usable. While the converters are cheap to replace at $10, they are tiny and thus, easy to lose. The KeyBit Kickstarter project aims to make it harder to lose the little converter.…
Got an old-school stereo, but don't want to add an AirPort Express to get AirPlay working with it? Well, if Bluetooth audio is your jams, this Kickstarter project might just be the ticket. The 4 watt peak single channel amplifier has Bluetooth built-in, letting you beam audio from your smartphone or tablet to your stereo. £45 will get you the cube in…
While I don't have many of them hanging anymore, many of my posters from college have had their corners destroyed by years of taping, tacking and stapling to numerous walls. The OpenFrame is a Kickstarter project that tackles this problem head-on. Each frame is built using birch plywood, birch veneer, and stainless steel, with a with a clear lacquer finish. Thanks to…
My favorite hoodie is dying. I've had it since 2006, and didn't pay all that much for it. Years of wear, washes and the occasional nap have worn it thin, and it's showing its age. I've been thinking about what do about this for a while now. While I have a nicer jacket that I'm supposed to wear at work, I still…
The RFduino isn't your everyday Kickstarter project. Hailed as "the world's first wireless coin-sized Arduino compatible open-source micro-computer that talks to your iPhone using Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy," it's not something your mom will probably want for Mother's Day. The RFduino is based on the same architecture as the Arduino Uno, and includes a powerful ARM chipset and a Bluetooth Low-Energy 4.0…
It looks like 2013 might be the year of Thunderbolt expansion docks. We've got the Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock, which is an awesome addition to desktop Macs. And now, a Kickstarter project known as the MacDock wants to be the mobile solution for your MacBook. The MacDock aims to come in two styles: Mini and Pro. The Mini—obviously being the smaller of…
When it is nice out, I ride my bike to work several days a week. One of the big annoyances is dealing with my lock. It's heavy to keep in my shoulder bag, but too bulky to keep on the frame. The InterLock on Kickstarter is designed to solve this issue. The lock hides inside of the bike's frame through the seat…
The Transparent Speaker is pretty much what it sounds like. A 6.5-inch subwoofer provides the bass, while two 3-inch full range drivers provide crisp highs and mid-tones. The speakers, digital sound processor, controls and wiring are all exposed within the speaker's glass chassis. It packs to AUX-in jacks, a powered USB port (with additional Bluetooth and Wi-Fi dongles) and a slot to…
While the Gravity Clock is one handsome timekeeper, the description really caught my eye: The Gravity Clock is a simple analog clock, nothing more. It was created to be modern, minimal and timeless. Its sole purpose is to tell time, while subtly reminding you of the importance of the passing minutes. There's something that draws me to such projects. It's clean looking,…
The Ti2 Sentinel is titanium-built cache for storing items discreetly and safely. The Sentinel is available in 3 diameters and 8 variations, and can be attached to a key ring or carabiner via the built-in slot at the end. Both water-tight ends are removable, so pushing through lodged items is a snap. You can get in the door for just $30 over…
Inside this little cube lives a Linux-powered brain, fifty-two LEDs in two million colors and a battery. To change the settings of the LEDs, simply connect to the device over Wi-Fi and make changes to the color and patterns. Snap a photo with your smartphone, select a color from it, and the device can match it. Thanks to its support of REST-based…
The Unmonday 4.3L - Independent Ceramic Airplay Speaker is one of the most unique speaker solutions I've seen. Built with a hexagonal porcelain enclosure, this speaker boasts 10 hours of battery life, AirPlay compatibility and expandability. That last one is what this thing really brings to the table that's different. The 4.3L can be set up in Mono, Stereo, or Dolby Surround…
The MaKey MaKey is basically a USB keyboard and mouse controller. You plug one end of your alligator clips and jumper wires into the circuit board and then connect the other end to a conductive surface. Then use your imagination to build all sorts of remote controls in order to interact with your computer. It's fun for kids of all ages. The…