Previous versions of the much-loved lightsaber have traditionally been plastic — cold, hard plastic that not only hurts but can cause real damage. If this Kickstarter from Canada has anything… Read More
In Seattle, we know all too well what those long, dark days do to us after a while. A Kickstarter featuring a new smart lamp called Ario might help us better… Read More
This 3D printing company intends to transform some of the world’s greatest masterpieces for the blind. As reported by King 5, you can also find the company’s Kickstarter here (and video… Read More
On days like today, a perfectly dreary Monday, your hoodie alone probably won’t cut it. So when it’s time to shelve your Pacific Northwestern pride and reach for an umbrella,… Read More
On a platform congested with heavily-filtered brunch photos, rich kid parties, and perfectly curated selfies, 5-year old Hawkeye Huey’s analog style and surprisingly mature eye provide a breath of fresh air.… Read More
We love our hoodies in the great Pacific Northwest, and this homegrown option promises to be “the last hoodie you’ll ever need.” The Yesler Technical Hoodie features breathable fabric, super-soft, warm… Read More
Was it really too good to be true? That’s the message Kickstarter is sending out. The crowdfunding platform suspended that Skarp Laser Razor yesterday for failing to provide a working… Read More
A Kickstarter for a laser razor is promising that it can change the way we shave. Called Skarp, the Swedish word for “sharp,” the razor uses newly developed laser technology… Read More
Many people in the Northwest separate out their table scraps, wilted leaves and old fruit, carting them off eventually to a compost bin or joining their grass clippings and pruning… Read More
Asthma or allergies have you congested? This Kickstarter project might be for you. Seattle-based Kaia is an indoor air gadget that monitors the air quality and sends updates via an app,… Read More
In an announcement via the site, crowdsourcing platform Kickstarter stated that it is now a Public Benefit Corporation. What does that mean exactly? Kickstarter is bucking the capitalist path of maximizing… Read More
More than 1,500 Kickstarter backers who paid a combined $209,688 for Meld’s innovative stovetop temperature control system back in May won’t be receiving their geeky cooking products after all. The… Read More
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to Kickstarter projects that don’t deliver, wonder no more. In a first-of-its-kind ruling in the country, Washington State has ordered a faulty campaign to refund… Read More
Like many entrepreneurs and inventors, Mina Yoo was inspired to launch her current venture, Lulabop, to solve a problem that she experienced herself. As a mom who summited Mt. Rainier only months after… Read More
PebbleBee first took off with a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014 to launch its device that helps you keep track of anything from keys to a pet. But company co-founder Daniel Daoura said the business… Read More
Remember the World’s Best Travel Jacket that promised to help transform the hellish nightmare of air travel into an experience not unlike floating on puffy clouds surrounded by an endless… Read More
The Smithsonian’s campaign to bring back Neil Armstrong’s suit is officially a success. The Kickstarter campaign to “Reboot the Suit” attracted nearly 9,500 backers and almost $720,000 to pay for… Read More
The Bill Nye Film is now the most funded documentary project on Kickstarter ever. The idea of independent filmmakers David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg, who admit they were obsessed with Nye as… Read More
We’ve been privy to some amazing views courtesy of astronauts at the International Space Station, but what if the everyday person could experience those views like an astronaut? That’s the… Read More
There are subscription services for clothes, makeup and even your dog, but now one Seattle-area biologist is introducing a subscription service that will deliver science experiment kits to your door.… Read More
Ticked-off customers of the Coolest Cooler should take note — the coolers are supposed to start shipping tomorrow, according to the Portland Business Journal. If you ordered the Coolest Cooler… Read More
Campers, hikers and anyone on the go will appreciate this — paper-thin, portable solar panels that charge devices on the go. Solar Paper is the project of Chicago-based Yolk, a… Read More
Fabienne Serriere, founder of Seattle-based KnitYak, combined her hardware-hacking and hand-knitting hobbies to develop something truly unique: custom knit scarves that show mathematical algorithms. Talk about geek fashion. “If you… Read More
We’re constantly seeking out innovations that might make air travel slightly more tolerable. The Airhook promises to hold a cup and device to free you from using the tray table… Read More
Whether you’re a jet-setter on a mission or just trying to master your daily commute, this jacket is for you. This Kickstarter features the “World’s Best Travel Jacket” with 15… Read More
We all know that sitting for most of the workday is bad. And while standing desks are an increasingly popular option, standing in one spot for several hours can also become tiring… Read More
Back in March, the Pebble Time smartwatch raised a record-shattering $20 million on Kickstarter. I decided it was finally time to upgrade from my 21-year-old smartwatch (read my Timex Datalink review),… Read More
Teaching kids the basics of coding early on is all the rage, and why not? As this Kickstarter points out, digital literacy is the next frontier. Enter Littlecodr, a card… Read More
Amal Graafstra is used to hacking things to work for him. He has two RFIDs implanted, one in each hand, that he uses to unlock doors, start his motorcycle and… Read More
It’s like a Leatherman meets a wallet: The Modulus is a handy-dandy little wallet of tools, which also happens to hold money and cards, that you can easily carry every… Read More