4 handy gadgets of tomorrow that you can order now (week 17)

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: a very hip orange e-bike and a subtle, smart ring for example.

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. NannyBand: Device to monitor the elderly

For who is it?

For people who are concerned about someone else’s well-being, for example elderly parents.

What is it?

NannyBand is a wearable that you can give to someone close to you who you might be a little concerned about, or who you would like to know about his or her well-being. The advantage of NannyBand is that you can, for example, set reminders for taking medication, but also that it has fall detection and an alarm button for when someone has fallen, for example.

• NannyBand – Kickstarter – 349 euros incl. shipping – expected in December 2023

2. KOKONI SOTA 3D printer: fast 3D printing in 7 colors

For who is it?

Anyone curious about 3D printing at home.

What is it?

A 3D printer can be very useful for making parts. For example, for that Ikea cabinet where a small part is missing or if you want to make a romantic little doll for your loved one. The Kokoni Sota 3D printer is a fast 3D printer that can print in 7 colors and has a special function to print quieter. The detail is very accurate to 0.1 millimeters and the design is very funny and unexpected: it is the other way around. A kind of tarte tatin.

• Kokoni Sota – Kickstarter – 408 euros incl. shipping – expected in August 2023

3. Iris Smart Ring: a small wearable to check your health

For who is it?

For people who prefer nothing on their wrist, but like to wear a ring.

What is it?

The Iris Smart Ring is a smart ring, just like smart bracelets. You can keep track of your heart rate, blood oxygen, calories, steps, breathing, body temperature and even your blood pressure, sleep and fertility. This smart ring can do a lot what other wearables can do, but it’s a lot more subtle. Certainly for a smart ring: they are often a bit wide and large, which makes them not very comfortable. Iris Smart Ring, on the other hand, is a lot more subtle.

• Iris Smart Ring – Indiegogo – 187 euros incl. shipping – expected in December 2023

4. MIHOGO NX*1: eye-catching orange e-bike

For who is it?

For people who don’t necessarily want an ordinary bicycle as an e-bike, but something special.

What is it?

If you like orange (and we’ll keep that a little extra this week, right?) then the Mihogo NX is a nice gadget to invest in. It is an e-bike with two batteries that gives you a range of no less than 130 kilometers. The device can reach 45 kilometers per hour and it is a very light bike that you can easily take with you.

• Mihogo NX*1 – Kickstarter – 909 euros incl. shipping – expected in July 2023

Have you recently backed anything on Kickstarter or Indiegogo? Leave it now in the comments.