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Sony’s new e-paper watch actually looks like a timepiece

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Earlier this week, Sony introduced its FES Watch U, an e-paper timepiece that it is crowdfunding in Japan. And today, at IFA 2016, we had the chance to see it in person for the first time. As we pointed out before, the FES Watch U is a much more poli...

Nextbit isn’t bringing the Robin to Verizon and Sprint after all

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If you backed Nextbit's Robin and have pledged allegiance to Sprint or Verizon in the US, well, you're out of luck. Nextbit CEO Tom Moss admitted in a message to the project's backers that development of the CDMA Robin was based on misguided informat...

MotorMood Lets You ‘Smile’ At Other Motorists

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It’s a jungle out there. Some people drive way too fast (or way too slow), while others overtake and cut lanes like there’s no tomorrow. Yep, I’m talking about the traffic in major cities and how crazy things can get. But there are drivers who are pretty awesome, too– those who give way or let you pass when you’re in a rush.

You can flash your headlights or raise your hand to say a quick “thank you,” or you can literally send a smile their way with MotorMood. With the push of a button, you can trigger the MotorMood that’s attached on your rear window to display a happy face.

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The MotorMood uses removable adhesive clips, so it’s easy to attach, and comes in three colors: blue, pink, and green. It’s a fun way to send your gratitude to fellow drivers who made your day.

It’s currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $19 will get you one of your very own.

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Neoring for Smartphones: One Stand to Mount Them All

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Can your ring do what the Neoring can? The Neoring comes with a strong Neodymium magnet attached onto a crown made from stainless steel. Wear it when you want, and take it off to prop your device up whenever you want to use it as a stand.

It works in conjunction with the Neodisk and the Neotack. The Neodisk, an unobtrusive steel backing, is meant to be attached to the back of your device, while the Neotack is a steel mount you can stick on most surfaces to convert it into an instant holder for your phone or device. Tack the Neotack onto the wall, on your car, on your boat, or on the fridge– the choice is yours.

The Neoring is currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $50 will get you the full Neorings package.

[ Neoring ] VIA [ Geeky Gadgets ]

Foldio 2 Lets You Take Studio-Quality Pics on the Go

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These days, the image quality that you can get with some smartphones can rival those of images taken with an actual camera. That said, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that people use smartphones to take pictures of stuff they’re featuring on their blog or selling online. The Orange Monkie team knows this, which prompted them to come up with the Foldio last year.

This time, they’re back with Foldio 2– an upgraded version of the mobile studio that’s twice the size of its predecessor. It comes with three backdrops and is lit by dual LED strips which provide more-than-adequate lighting for your shoot.

Foldio 2 is currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $65 will get you one of your very own.

[ Foldio 2 ] VIA [ Gear Hungry ]

 

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Phorce Smart Bag Can Charge Three Gadgets, Hold Your Stuff

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Most people can’t stand to be without their mobiles these days– whether it’s for work, school, or play. Thank goodness for power banks, right? If you’re still on the lookout for an alternative solution, then you might want to check the Phorce smart bag out. It’s basically a bag and power bank rolled into one.

Aside from having ample space to carry your stuff, it also comes with a built-in battery that clocks in at an impressive 26,000 mAH. That’s enough juice to charge your smartphone 10 to 12 times and enough power to fully charge your laptop once!


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Phorce was launched on Kickstarter back in 2012, and its creators have finally made it happen, albeit a few delays. The PC version is available for $349. while the Mac version retails for $449.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ C|NET ]

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Mogees Turns Anything and Everything Into a Musical Instrument

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There’s more to the world than meets the eye–and ears. There’s art in everyday things, from leaves turning into beautiful shades of auburn to the blues, red, and orange that paints the sky with every sunset. You can also make music using the stuff that you see around you, too, although you’ll need a little help from Mogees to actually play it.

Mogees is a small musical instrument that can play anything, from balloons and books to windows and cushions. Conceptualized and created by Bruno Zamborlin, Mogees’ sensor looks like a stethoscope of sorts. It works in conjunction with an app which interprets the signals it receives and transforms it into music.

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The entire process is pretty simple. Just stick Mogees onto your instrument of choice, fire up the app, and you’re ready to start making music. Just tap, hit, or blow on your impromptu instrument and be amazed (or appalled) at the sounds that you’ve captured.

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Mogees is currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $40 will get you one of your very own. The Mogees are slated to ship later in November of this year.

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The Only Giant Stash That Won’t Get You Arrested

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Designer Ryan Christensen has a thing for coming up with unusual art, and the Giant Stash pillowcase is an epitome of his bizarre style. As the name implies, it’s essentially a bag of ganja of epic proportions that’ll fit most pillows snugly. It was personal project at first that he brought to Kickstarter after seeing people’s positive reactions towards it.

Awhile back I decided to make a pillowcase that looked like a plus size zippy full of cannabis. Days later I had several varieties. After getting huge smiles and great reactions from people, I realized how much fun they were to have around, so I decided to keep working on them.

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The Giant Stash pillowcase is currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where a pledge of $30 will get you one of your very own.

iLikey: PUSH iPhone Case is Also a Wallet–At the Touch of a Button!

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Back then, the one thing that most people grabbed before they headed out the door were their wallets. And now, decades later, people are forgetting their wallets more and more because it’s their phones that they’re grabbing at the last minute instead.

How many times have you had a truly D’oh! moment upon realizing that you left your wallet, cards, and license in lieu of your phone? It’s times like these that Push will be able to prevent completely, because it’s a phone case that also happens to be a wallet at the same time. It’s not the first case-and-wallet hybrid to hit the shelves, but it’s definitely one of the most discreet and well-put together cases of its kind.

Push is compatible with the iPhone 5, 5S, and 5C. The wallet part is discretely hidden at the bottom of the case and can be accessed with the press of a button. Its design is sleek and slim, but it can still fit your cash, credits cards, and ID easily–to be more specific, up to three cards or two cards plus some cash will fit in the compartment.

Push is currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $39 will get you one of your very own.

Clip It, Protect It: ReelKlip Smartphone Protection System

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People drop their phones all the time. Whether it breaks or not depends on the protective case (or lack thereof) and the build of the phone itself. It also depends on whether or not the user is using a smartphone protection system, like ReelKlip. Most people don’t bother because they can be bulky and a pain to use, but ReelKlip is neither of the two.

It’s a discrete system that basically tethers your phone to where the clip is attached, so it won’t ever reach the ground if you drop it or fall out of your pocket inadvertently when you’re on the go.

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ReelKlip is tough and durable, as it’s constructed from polycarbonate plastic, kevlar thread, and polyurethane rubber. It’s also extremely light at a mere 1 oz. ReelKlip is up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $17 will get you one of your very own.