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retroengine sigma mini console delivers all in one retrogaming solution

Can’t find an NES Classic Edition? RetroEngine Sigma offers an alternative

The creators of RetroEngine Sigma seek funding for a plug-and-play "mini console" and media player capable of emulating thousands of classic video games.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart glasses and a bed that makes itself

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but there's no denying that it's fun to gawk!
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Prog legends Marillion have mastered crowdfunding, high-res rock

arctic cold brew system launches on kickstarter with hot and

Indulge your cold-brew cravings with the Arctic at-home coffee brewer

Comprised of a glass carafe, micron filter, and stainless steel lid, the minimal Arctic cold-brew coffee system whips up concentrated coffee with ease.
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Kickstarter’s most successful campaigns sparked these thriving companies

Making a lot of money on Kickstarter is great, but it's not the only metric for success. These five crowdfunding campaigns are exemplary to say the least.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Custom LED sneakers, invisible drums, and more

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Joe on the go: Create your morning cup anywhere with the Brux coffee brewer

Featuring the ability to brew finely crafted pour-over coffee directly into itself, the Brux personal coffee brewer is the perfect on-the-go java mug.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Airless bike tires, LED toilet lights, and more

heck out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
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Pressed is best: Handcraft the perfect cup of joe with the Flair Espresso Maker

By ditching modern instant coffee maker design, Sergio Landau created an espresso maker capable of letting users handcraft their daily java.
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Innovative lamp shade invites owners to practice origami skills during assembly

Launched via Kickstarter this week, the Origami Lamp Shade lets owners quickly and easily fold their own lamp shades out of Dupont-constructed Tyvek.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Collapsible monitors, measuring spoons, and more

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Crazy Kickstarter project gives anyone the ability to create fire tornadoes

Recently launched via Kickstarter, the Flameflex device allows anyone to enjoy the visual stimulation of a real fire tornado from the comfort of their home.
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This brew is for you: The Brasii lets any novice whip up their favorite ale

Launched via Kickstarter in October, the Brasii home brewer makes it easy for amateur brewers to craft home-brewed beer as well as a veteran.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: 4WD skateboards, robochess, a cheap CNC mill

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The I-Switch intelligent, gesture-controlled shower head launches on Kickstarter

With gesture controls, LED lighting, and the ability to drastically conserve water, Huale's I-Switch is packed with benefits both entertaining and useful.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smelly locks, holograms, a hydration wearable

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Sony’s Qrio Smart Lock makes Indiegogo debut after finding success in Japan

The Qrio Smart Lock has made its debut on Indiegogo, where it's being sold for $248 to American backers.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Levitating turntables, a tent-hammock hybrid

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Bring Polygons, the origami-like, all-in-one measuring spoon, into the fold

With a series of premarked scores, the Polygons measuring spoon is every size of teaspoon or tablespoon you'd ever need in one easy-to-use package.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Cube projectors, digital butlers, drone claws

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'Psychonauts 2' backers can now earn a return on their investment via sales

Crowdfunding platform Fig has secured SEC qualification for Psychonauts 2, entitling backers to an investment return on future sales of the game.
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Find out what is lurking in your tap water with the innovative Ecomo bottle

Featuring the ability to show users exactly what is in their tap water -- like mercury or lead -- the Ecomo water bottle will soon launch on Kickstarter.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Water jet cutters, magnet cables, and more

Check out the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it's fun to gawk!
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As cool as the other side of the pillow: Kryo system promises a better night’s rest

By actively cooling a mattress as low as 60-degrees Fahrenheit, the Kryo cooling system promises owners a better night's sleep by regulating temperature.
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The SproutsIO soil-free smart garden is looking to turn everyone's thumb green

Launching on Kickstarter this past week, SproutsIO is the soil-free smart garden that lets anyone grow fresh fruit and vegetables year-round.
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Stilla creates a motion-sensing device that’s no bigger than a silver dollar

By simply placing the Stilla Motion device on a backpack, laptop, or purse, owners have the ability to easily track and monitor those items' every movement.
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Teachers increasingly rely on crowdfunding for classroom supplies

U.S. public school teachers increasingly use crowdfunding campaigns for classroom supplies and equipment. Even well-funded schools raise money online.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Solar tents, growing furniture, a beer pong bot

Stroll through Kickstarter or Indiegogo and you’ll find no shortage of weird, useless, and downright stupid projects out there -- alongside some real gems.
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This app for iOS will help you easily test your water for lead

CitizenSpring, a new iOS app from Connected Future Labs, makes testing water sources for lead -- and spotting nearby contamination -- surprisingly easy.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Water drones, fire-spewing speakers, and more

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Toasteroids, mechanical puzzle books, and more

Check out our roundup of crowdfunding projects and announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Crua Hybrid

Need a sleeping bag, hammock, and tent? The Crua Hybrid can be all three

The Crua Hybrid combines a tent, a hammock and a sleeping bag in a single product designed to go anywhere. But will it make campers happy?
Awesome tech you can't buy yet: $5 computers, cold-brew coffee makers, and more

Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: $5 computers, cold-brew coffee makers, and more

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The BeanPlus lets anyone expertly craft cold-brew coffee in a matter of hours

With the BeanPlus cold brew coffee maker, whipping up a batch of rich, full-bodied java is no longer a grueling 12-hour endeavor.