We’re always looking out for new kickstarter campaigns for innovative new gadgets and products to sell, and we thought we’d share five of the coolest ones we’ve seen this week.
RippleBuds
In a nutshell: Noise Blocking Earbuds with an In-Ear Microphone
Speak with the ear. That’s RippleBuds’ tagline for their Bluetooth in-ear headphones which feature an in-ear microphone. The idea being that no matter how noisy it is around you, your voice will be picked up loud and clear by recording it before the noise leaves your mouth. Clever, huh? They are noise cancelling and come with a choice of different sized ear-pads.
Kaptivo
In a nutshell: An easy way to record and share whiteboard drawings
Even in the digital age, sometimes there’s just no substitute for writing ideas up on a whiteboard. Kaptivo is a cool little accessory which turns any whiteboard into a connected “collaboration tool”, allowing you to share everything you write live with anybody connected via the Kaptivo app. Afterwards you can save a copy of all the notes and doodles in PDF format. Uni lectures might never be the same again…
FlipFlic
In a nutshell: Control your window blinds automatically
There can’t be many household items left to make smart now with this smart blinds controller from FlipFlic. It’s a small device that magnetically attaches to window blinds and automatically adjusts them based on timers or readings from light and temperature sensors. All settings can be controlled using the FlipFlic app (iOS only, Android version coming soon) and is powered by an included solar panel. Not only is it a great way so save energy on lighting, it will save you getting up from your sofa too.
Opto
In a nutshell: Lightweight virtual reality headset with built-in audio
Virtual reality has exploded in the last couple of years, but there is still someway to go in terms of design and ease of use before they can make the next step up from ‘bit of a gimmick’. The Opto aims to bring virtual reality to a wider audience with a lightweight headset that’s compatible with any 4 – 5.5 inch smartphone which handily includes built-in audio – no need to mess around with headphones. Your phone clips into the front cover which is magnetically attached to the rest of the headset, for quick removal when you want to use your phone as normal.
HUB
In a nutshell: Stream wireless audio to multiple listeners
Multi-room audio is a big deal these days, with players such as Sonos leading the way. HUB looks to be a very clever multi-room audio system that lets you share audio wirelessly with “4+ users”. It uses Wi-Fi casting to stream audio from any source to individual Chromecast-like receivers which have an Aux out port for connecting headphones or a speaker of your choice. The accompanying app lets you control settings such as volume and equalizer per receiver, and will allow direct access to popular music streaming services.
Have you spotted any cool Kickstarter campaigns we might have missed? Let us know in the comments!