There are a bunch of cool gadgets available in the market. But enough about smart phones, (because practically almost everyone has them), we need newer and more awesome technology! It’s the month of giving and what better time to spend money for yourself? Or even your loved one if you’re feeling generous. Ps, it’d make the best Christmas gift.
We take you to crowdfunding projects like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, because that’s the place where you can get first hand grabs to newest products at discounted rates. Trust me, when they end up at retail stores, you’d wish you bought them when you had the chance. Happened to me for the Oculus Rift crowdfunding *cries*.
Now check out these bad babies out:
DISCLAIMER: Reading this may lead to spending money. But there will be no regrets.
You’ve heard about GoPros right? Well ViDi is like that, an action camera for you to record any time, any where. Only, the company designed ViDi to be built as a high grade camera at an affordable price so every one can own one.
The GoPro Hero 4 is sold at about RM1,699 while ViDi well, is priced at only $89 (about RM375). If you think cheaper means it’s lower quality, think again. The team has built a solid action camera, and the $89 pledge includes a waterproof camera case, SD card, selfie stick, bicycle mount and helmet mount! Plus it’s pre-charged so you can use it right after you get it. It’s super cool.
Check out their video below:
The creators guarantee ViDi by Christmas so you may want to check them out here and grab the last 490 available stocks before they run out.
2. LifePrint
LifePrint brings to you an integrated app with a portable printer that allows you to share the best memories with friends and family. It’s not any ordinary app nor printer, the app has a special function called the Augmented Reality where printed photos will come to life when you view them on your mobile device. The printer itself doesn’t need any ink so you’ll never have to worry about buying ink!
The project caught a lot attention that it is funded over 3 times its initial funding goal.
Check out the video below about LifePrint and know how cool it is:
LifePrint is currently going at a special early bird price of $129 (about RM543). The price is expected go up another 20-30% for retail price! Check out more details here.
3. Latitude
Latitude is the first and only wireless charging phone case which enables you for the most convenient (not to mention cool) charging experience. Unfortunately, Latitude only caters to the iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus and 6s Plus.
For a pledge of $39 (RM164), you’ll receive a Latitude wireless charging case and Qi Wireless Charging Pad. For more details on Latitude, read here.
4. Tiny Arcade
Tiny Arcade lets you relive the golden age of video games with an arcade cabinet that fits in the palm of your hand. Play games from Flappy Birdz, Space Invaders, 3D Driving and 3D Attack. The arcade allows you to download any games available for Tiny Arcades just by the plug of a USB. It’s pretty simply to use and most of all, it’s fun!
Every person who pledges $60 (RM253) is eligible to get one tiny arcade kit that includes the cabinet case, the electronics (preloaded with games) and artwork stickers for the case.
For more info on the retro Tiny Arcade, read here!
5. Flic
Flic is a simple and stylish wireless button that lets you create a shortcut to your favorite actions so that you don’t have to touch your phone. You can create any shortcuts such as, taking pictures, calling your favourite pizza place, text your loved ones of your location if you’re in distress, turn the lights on/off or even calling your own phone when you lose it.
Now everything is literally just a button away. Flic is going at $34 per button and $99 for 4 buttons. For more details on Flic, check them out here.
6. Lite Wire
LiteWire is your ultimate dual charging cable whether you are an iOS, Android, Blackberry, or Windows user. It can charge your device 2 times faster than regular cables and is adaptable to approximately 90% of the devices available in the market which means you’ll never need to carry two separate cables for your devices anymore. The creators of this project put tremendous effort into creating a wire which is fashionable, durable and most importantly functional.
Lite Wire has an early bird price of $15 (RM63) all for a 2x faster charging speed, super tough durability, data protection and sleek look. Check out more details here.
7. HeLi-on
HeLi-on is the world’s most compact solar charger. That’s right, you’ll be the coolest one around town while you charge your dying phone with a solar powered powerbank. It fits into your pocket, and the solar panel can be rolled out when needed.
Inside HeLi-on there is a powerful solar panel and a battery, so it can both generate and store energy. This means if you’ve any excess solar energy that you didn’t use, it will be stored into the battery for you to use it when the Sun’s not out! Pretty useful epecially for a country as hot as Malaysia.
The powerful solar charger is going at $90 (RM379) and is probably worthwhile in the long run. Check out more details on the cool HeLi-on here.
