4 coolest gadgets of tomorrow that you can order now (week 28)
The biggest technological innovations don’t come from ‘big tech’ companies, but from smaller start-ups chasing their dreams. Thanks to crowdfunding sites, you will be the first to get your hands on the best new products. We’ve selected four cool gadgets: from a keyboard with a built-in PC to a smart digital assistant that helps you sleep better.
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The four coolest gadgets
Not everyone is already familiar with the principle of crowdfunding, and that is normal. It’s still a relatively new concept, but one that can help creative people make a difference. You first support a great idea for a product, and then you can follow the progress until the package arrives at your door. These are the four coolest gadgets on crowdfunding websites.
1. Abacus – PC integrated into a keyboard
For who is it?
For when a laptop isn’t compact enough
What is it?
The start-up Pentaform presents its Abacus keyboard that hides a fully functional Windows PC under the housing. Abacus runs on an Intel Cherry Trail Z8350 chipset and is available in several variants up to 8GB RAM/128GB storage. It also comes with bluetooth and wifi.
The keyboard also has an Ethernet port, three USB-A ports, a microSD slot, a 3.5 mm audio jack, an HDMI connection, a USB-C port and a micro-USB port. The latter serves to charge the Abacus. You can connect the Abacus to a TV or monitor and you can also remove the integrated touchpad on the side when you use a mouse, for example.
- Abacus- Kickstarter – 146 euros incl. shipping – expected January 2023
2. SleepHoHo – smart sleep robot
For who is it?
For those who don’t close their eyes
What is it?
The SleepHoHo is the new robot friend on your bedside table for those who have a hard time falling asleep. It makes sounds to lull you to sleep, while also using ultrasonic tones to keep insects away. At the same time, it also analyzes your sleeping patterns and shows them clearly in an app. The little robot also displays the time, it can serve as a bluetooth speaker and it gently wakes you up in a pleasant way.
- SleepHoHo- Kickstarter – 149.50 euros incl. shipping – expected September 2022
3. ICEFOX – drinks cooler
For who is it?
For those who want cool drinks on hot days
What is it?
The ICEFOX is a solution that cools your drink in a few minutes, even if it is lukewarm. A drink with a temperature of 28 degrees can be 18 degrees in 10 minutes. The product consists of a cube that provides cooling in combination with a kind of thermos flask with which you can pour the wine, beer or soft drink. On that thermos you always see the current temperature. The ICEFOX must be connected to mains power for cooling, but the device is easy to carry. The base station weighs 800 grams.
- SleepHoHo- Kickstarter – 198.23 euros incl. shipping – expected August 2022
4. LeMat Magnetic Fixer – Mouse Pad On Steroids
For who is it?
For those who want a handy and neat desk
What is it?
The LeMat Magnetic Fixer is a multifunctional mouse pad. It makes your mouse work, but also contains a magnetic substance inside. This allows you to keep magnetic devices in place, but the mouse pad also contains magnetic accessories such as a wireless charger and a paper holder. There is also a place to put your ballpoint pens and the mouse pad gives you three extra USB-C connections.
On the other hand, there is an NFC tag built in that you can set to quickly perform actions on your phone. This can be to open an app, but also to activate Do Not Disturb with a tap on your mouse pad, for example.
- LeMat Manetic Fixer – IndieGoGo – 94 euros incl. shipping – expected September 2022
Think of this with crowdfunding
Keep in mind that with crowdfunding you always primarily support an idea, with no real guarantee that the actual product will meet your expectations. So choose the projects and start-ups that you really believe in and follow the regular updates on development and shipping that the start-ups communicate. Supporting projects through crowdfunding is therefore not the same as shopping.
What do you think of the above products? Have you ever ordered products through crowdfunding? Did that lead to positive experiences or were there also disappointments? Let us know in the comments at the bottom of this article.
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