4 coolest gadgets of tomorrow that you can order now (week 44)

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 select four cool gadgets: from a smart bicycle lock to a smart system for storing things and an incredibly handy desk.

4 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.

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.

1. LIVALL PikaBoost – makes a regular bike electric

For who is it?

For those who want an electric bike, but also love their current bike

What is it?

You attach the LIVALL PikaBoost under the saddle of your bicycle. It is a motor that spins a wheel that is in direct contact with the rear wheel of your bicycle. The accessory can be mounted without material and it is also easy to remove.

Furthermore, the PikaBoost can detect with sensors that you are cycling on difficult terrain and then it gives you a boost. According to the makers, it can adjust the power of the motor more accurately than most electric bicycles to the speed at which you pedal. In addition, it can also react quickly when you brake, because then the engine is immediately stopped, and it also reacts to falls or skids. You can cycle 30 kilometers with the PikaBoost and then the device has to be charged. It also has a removable battery.

• LIVALL PikaBoost – Kickstarter – 349 euros incl. shipping – expected in March 2023

2. Brightbin – smart stuff storage

For who is it?

For those who want more order in the storage of things

What is it?

The Brightbin makes it easy to make an inventory of your stuff and thus easier to find what you are looking for. You only have to type the name of a product and immediately you will see a light in the cupboard where it is located. The Brightbin works both on desktop and via an app.

You can also use a kind of filter instead of searching for individual products. Suppose you have a book collection, then you can light up all detective novels. The different lights can be put together in one socket and you can hide the wiring neatly.

• Brightbin – Kickstarter – 107 euros incl. shipping – expected in February 2023

3. Livtab CyberOne – a smart desk

For who is it?

For those who spend a lot of time at their desk: from gamers to teleworkers

What is it?

The Livtab CyberOne is a desk that can raise your bike so you can use it when you’re standing up, but it has many more functions. For example, there is a zone where you can place drinks and keep your coffee warm or your soft drinks cool. There is also a bluetooth speaker that is lifted up at the push of a button. There is also a built-in zone on the desk where you can charge a phone wirelessly. The operation works via buttons on the desk, but also via an app and with the Google Assistant or Alexa.

The makers also want to appeal to gamers and so there is a hefty load of RGB lighting that can color with the content that can be seen on your monitor. There is also plenty of storage space and a gutter where you can hide your cables.

• Livtab CyberOne – Kickstarter – 818 euros incl. shipping – expected in February 2023

4. LAAS Keyless O-Lock – bicycle lock without key

For who is it?

For those who don’t like keys or often share their bike

What is it?

A bicycle lock without a key has a number of advantages. You don’t run the risk of losing the small key, because you use your phone as a key instead. Moreover, it is easy to share your bike with others. You can unlock your lock or give other people access to your bike via the LAAS Keyless O-Lock app. The LAAS Keyless O-Lock is from Dutch makers.

• LAAS Keyless O-Lock – Kickstarter – 89 euros incl. shipping – expected in February 2023

Think of this with crowdfunding

Keep in mind that with crowdfunding you always support an idea in the first place, 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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