4 handy gadgets of tomorrow that you can order now (week 13)
The greatest technological innovations do not 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 found four cool gadgets for you: from a very special musical instrument to a very future-proof power bank.
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4 coolest gadgets
Not everyone is already familiar with the principle of crowdfunding, and that is also 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. AOHi: A space station for charging
For who is it?
For the people who wouldn’t turn down a plane ticket to Mars
What is it?
AOHi is a charging station you can build yourself, with a space design as if you were in that black infinity above us. It is a station to charge your smartphone or earbuds wirelessly and you can also use it as a power bank. It is translucent for an extra futuristic effect and the 5,000 mAh power bank is very handy to put in your bag. The cyberpunk design is also a great eye-catcher in your home.
- AOHi 2-in-1 charging dock – Kickstarter – 155 euros incl. shipping – expected in June 2023
2. MA-1 – cute indoor air quality monitor
For who is it?
Someone who likes cute little robots that can actually do something
What is it?
MA-1 is an indoor air quality monitor with character. It is a mini device equipped with sensors to measure air quality. This way you know when the quality is so bad that you really have to open a window, or you are reminded to turn on the extractor hood when cooking. The nice thing is that this is a kind of robot that makes nice beeps and has a ‘face’ to give you some extra personality.
- MA-1 – Kickstarter – 67 euros incl. shipping – expected in May 2023
3. Starship Seer – futuristic power bank
For who is it?
People who would like more information while charging via a power bank
What is it?
Starship Seer is a hefty 10,000 mAh power bank. The output is 35 Watt and the input 30 Watt, but what is really interesting in terms of ‘output’ is that this ultramodern power bank provides much more information about how much time it still takes to charge. The advantage of such a large battery is of course that you can even charge some devices several times. A GoPro 3.5 times, but a Samsung Galaxy 23 Ultra 1.2 times. The makers promise 800 charge cycles anyway (with 80 percent of the battery power retained).
- Starship Seer power bank – Kickstarter – 45 euros incl. shipping – expected in May 2023
4. Chompi Club – a modern musical instrument
For who is it?
For people who like to experiment with music
What is it?
Chompi is a striking musical instrument full of cheerful buttons and lots of possibilities. The idea is that it is not just a musical instrument, but that you also immediately belong to a community in which all kinds of tips and tricks are shared. You can choose how you adjust the knobs and you are especially invited to make your own sound heard.
- Chompi Club – Kickstarter – 458 euros incl. shipping – expected in November 2023
Think of this with crowdfunding
Keep in mind that crowdfunding is always primarily supporting 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 development and shipping updates that the start-ups communicate. Supporting projects through crowdfunding is therefore not the same as shopping.
