4 coolest gadgets of tomorrow that you can order now (week 25)

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 product that allows you to drive more economically to a smart painting.

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. GoFar – drive more economically and efficiently

For who is it?

For those who drive regularly and want to save or reduce their CO2 emissions

What is it?

GoFar is a compact gadget that you place in your car above the dashboard. It knows the fuel consumption of your car and can therefore indicate by means of a colored LED whether driving style is efficient or wasteful. All this data is collected per trip in the accompanying app.

There are also apps that use your smartphone to calculate your consumption with the accelerometer and GPS, but that system does not work accurately, according to the makers of the GoFar. GoFar works with the data that is measured by your car itself, because the supplied dongle is plugged into the ODB port of your car. The device also shows more information about your consumption than your car itself shows on the dashboard. In addition, it can also detect problems with your car and notify you with the app.

• gofar – Kickstarter – 121.30 euros incl. shipping – available now

2. Mount – smart painting

For who is it?

For those who think paintings are pretty stupid

What is it?

Paintings are fun, but the Mount wants to emphasize the practical as well as the aesthetic. The Mount is a 15.6 inch Full HD touchscreen that can show a nice animated background or a photo as standard, but you can also run apps on it.

This way you can check the weather, request recipes or view your agenda. An app that will bundle your sports performance and one to control your smart home devices is also being worked on. In addition, you can also display the content on your phone screen on the Mount. The device must be connected to mains power, but a battery-operated version is also being worked on.

• mount – IndieGoGo – 284 euros inc. shipping – expected November 2022

3. SnapGrip – Camera grip, power bank and tripod in one

For who is it?

For those who like to take pictures with their phone

What is it?

The SnapGrip is an all-in-one accessory for those who take pictures with their smartphone. First of all, it is a handy camera grip with a shutter button, but it can also charge your phone wirelessly while shooting with the 3,200 mAh power bank. In addition, the SnapGrip can put your phone upright horizontally or vertically, so that you can face the camera.

The accompanying accessories with this product are also interesting. There is a tripod, a grip with which you can place your phone on a tripod and an LED light. Nice is that you can combine the grip and the LED light while your phone is on a tripod. The SnapGrip is available in several colors.

• Snap Grip – Kickstarter – 60 euros exc. shipping – expected August 2022

4. AirHood – portable extractor hood

For who is it?

For those who are sensitive to smoke or odors

What is it?

The AirHood is an extractor hood that immediately eliminates odors in the kitchen, smoke or dust. Place it next to the stove or a lit cigarette and both the fumes and smell disappear into thin air. The AirHood does that with its oil and carbon filters. The device is adjustable in height and there will be both a variant on mains power and one with a built-in battery.

• AirHood – Kickstarter – 94 euros incl. shipping – expected November 2022

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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