Kickstarter
PulseAugur coverage of Kickstarter — every cluster mentioning Kickstarter across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-05-20 regulatory Kickstarter reversed its mature content policy due to community outcry. source
- 2024-06-14 hiring Kickstarter restructured its senior leadership, terminating seven executives and promoting two. source
- 2024-03-11 funding Kickstarter received a $100 million investment led by Andreessen Horowitz. source
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Lumysi launches fashion bracelet activity tracker on Kickstarter
Lumysi has developed a new activity tracker disguised as a fashion bracelet, aiming to blend technology with style. This screen-free titanium bracelet monitors heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and movement, o…
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Yun Jing Intelligence: From Self-Cleaning Mops to AI-Powered Home Robots
Yun Jing Intelligence, a robotics company, has evolved significantly over its nearly ten-year history, focusing on solving real user pain points in home cleaning. The company's journey began with a focus on improving mo…
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Commodore 64 Documentary Kickstarter Launches; Valve Updates Steam Controller Timeline
A Kickstarter campaign for a project focusing on the Commodore 64 has launched, with creators Nicola and Anthony Caulfield aiming to fund their next documentary. The campaign has already achieved nearly half of its fund…
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Xiaomi founder launches AI sleep lamp with radar sensing
Fan Dian, a former Xiaomi executive, has launched "Sleepal AI Lamp," a novel AI-powered bedside lamp designed to monitor sleep without physical contact. The device utilizes a suite of sensors, including millimeter-wave …
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Cyberpunk TCG Overhauls Rules After $28M Kickstarter Success
WeirdCo is making significant rule changes to its Cyberpunk TCG, which recently concluded a massive $28 million Kickstarter campaign. These adjustments are being implemented before the game's official launch, indicating…
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Wokyis launches retro NES-themed docks for Mac Mini and Mac Studio
Wokyis is releasing new docks for Mac Mini and Mac Studio computers that feature retro designs, including an NES theme. These docks offer enhanced connectivity with USB ports, M.2 SSD slots, and display outputs, with so…
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Neon Odyssey TTRPG Shatters Kickstarter Record
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the most funded Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) in Kickstarter history. The game's success on the crowdfunding platform highlights …
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AWOL Vision launches Aetherion Pro 4K laser projector
AWOL Vision has officially launched its Aetherion Pro ultra-short-throw smart laser projector, transitioning from a highly successful Kickstarter campaign to full commercial availability. This 4K UHD projector, featurin…
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Reddit user proposes AI-generated product for Kickstarter
A Reddit user shared an idea for a Kickstarter campaign featuring a product that leverages Stable Diffusion. The proposed product is humorously suggested to be available at a Kroger grocery store, implying a blend of ad…
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Starry Field raises millions for AI-powered astrophotography camera
Starry Field (Chongqing) Technology, a startup focused on astrophotography equipment, has secured millions of dollars in new funding from Linear Capital. The company, founded in 2024, aims to simplify astrophotography f…
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Bluetti's FridgePower exceeds $2M in Kickstarter funding for outage backup
Bluetti's new FridgePower device, designed to keep refrigerators and freezers running during power outages, has surpassed $2 million in pre-launch funding on Kickstarter. The slimline power station offers 2,016Wh of cap…
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Ayaneo unveils AI-infused Game Boy remake; Kickstarter reverses content policy
Ayaneo has unveiled the Konkr Pocket Block, a new, smaller Game Boy remake that incorporates AI features. Separately, Kickstarter has reversed its controversial new mature content guidelines following significant backla…
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Wi-Fi hacking USB cable Hacknect exceeds Kickstarter goals
A new Wi-Fi-enabled USB cable, dubbed Hacknect, has successfully launched on Kickstarter, integrating an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and microSD storage. This unassuming device can remotely execute payloads, inject keystro…
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Podcast covers AI sovereignty, deepfakes, and X posting limits
The Ctrl-Alt-Speech podcast discussed recent developments in online speech, content moderation, and internet regulation. Topics included Kickstarter's policy reversal on mature content, Apple's App Store updates, a sign…
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Cuneflow tablet uses AI to record and transcribe business meetings
Cuneflow has launched an e-paper writing tablet designed for business meetings, featuring AI capabilities to record and transcribe discussions. The device, which includes a stylus and a high-resolution E Ink display, ai…
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Kickstarter Reverses Mature Content Policy After Creator Backlash
Kickstarter has reversed its recently implemented mature content policy after facing significant backlash from its creator community. The platform initially updated its rules to align with its payment processor, Stripe,…
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Acasis launches 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosures for AI
Acasis has launched its FlowCore series of high-speed SSD enclosures, designed to address storage bottlenecks for AI developers and content creators. These enclosures leverage Thunderbolt 5 technology to provide dedicat…
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Orbitkey launches stationary Grid Desk Organizer via Kickstarter
Orbitkey has launched a new Grid Desk Organizer, designed to declutter workspaces. Unlike their previous Nest organizer, this product is stationary and focuses solely on desktop organization. The organizer features a ru…
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Cory Doctorow launches Kickstarter for new AI book after Amazon refusal
Cory Doctorow's new book, "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI," is set to release in one month. Amazon's audiobook platform has refused to carry the book, prompting Doctorow to launch a Kickstarter campaign fo…
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Anker's eufy Make UV printer shatters crowdfunding records amid production hurdles
Anker Innovations' eufy Make UV printer E1 achieved a record-breaking $46.7 million in crowdfunding on Kickstarter, far exceeding its initial goal. The product, which is the world's first consumer-grade UV printer, face…