Kickstarter
PulseAugur coverage of Kickstarter — every cluster mentioning Kickstarter across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-07-10 funding An upstart brand's dual-screen phone, inspired by the YotaPhone, exceeded its Kickstarter goal within minutes of launching. source
- 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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Transparent CD player with retro design raises over $540K on Kickstarter
The Syitren RM1, a transparent, wall-mountable CD player, has garnered significant attention on Kickstarter, raising over $540,000 against a $3,000 goal. This device, inspired by the design of the Bang & Olufsen Beosoun…
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Alibaba's CoCreate summit draws 15,000 US businesses, highlights AI agents
Alibaba International Station hosted its annual CoCreate 2026 summit in Los Angeles, attracting over 15,000 US small and medium-sized businesses. The event focused on how AI can transform commerce, with Alibaba's AI wor…
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New book on Sinclair ZX Spectrum launches Kickstarter campaign
A new book celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum is set to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter in October. Publisher Golden Slumbers Ltd. announced the upcoming campaign for "The Rubber-…
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Unico's Traveller ULW10 retro TV monitor hides consoles, offers modern inputs
Unico has introduced the Traveller ULW10, a 10-inch, 4:3 aspect ratio monitor designed to emulate the look and feel of retro televisions. This modern display offers RGB SCART, VGA, and HDMI inputs, catering to a variety…
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Double Fine goes independent, launches Kickstarter for game jam
Indie game developer Double Fine Productions has recently become independent from Microsoft and launched a successful Kickstarter campaign. This campaign aims to fund a game jam where backers can vote on game ideas, wit…
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Arduview transparent handheld console heads to Kickstarter
The Arduview, a handheld video game console with a fully transparent shell, motherboard, and display, is preparing for a Kickstarter launch. This device is based on the open-source Arduboy platform and is designed for p…
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Ugreen launches HomeAgent for local smart home control and AI
Ugreen, a company known for its storage and charging solutions, has introduced the HomeAgent, a new smart home platform designed for local operation. This system integrates Network Attached Storage (NAS), security camer…
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Rugged smartphone Xsnap 7 Pro features detachable action cam module
RugOne, a brand under Ulefone, has unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro, a rugged smartphone featuring a detachable camera module that functions as an action cam. This camera unit, capable of recording 2.7K video for up to 40 minut…
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Petoi launches crowdfunding for compact quadruped robot Quaddle
Petoi has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their new palm-sized quadruped robot, Quaddle. This robot distinguishes itself by using only four servo motors in total, with a novel leg design called MiniD…
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Double Fine's Brutal Legend 2 Kickstarter, Cyberpunk 2077's rocky launch, and Birdcage console release
Double Fine has announced that Brutal Legend 2 could be made, contingent on a Kickstarter campaign reaching an ambitious $100 million. Separately, the CEO of CD Projekt RED stated that Cyberpunk 2077 was released premat…
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Double Fine to make Brutal Legend 2 if Kickstarter raises $100M
Double Fine has announced that it will develop Brutal Legend 2, but only if its new Kickstarter campaign, "Amnesia Fortnight 2026," successfully raises $100 million. This initiative follows the studio's separation from …
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Piko Interactive launches Bleemcast! beta; Sony announces Live TV on PS5 app
Piko Interactive has launched a beta version of Bleemcast!, a Netflix-style service for retro gaming platforms, following a failed Kickstarter campaign last year. Separately, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Liv…
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XGIMI's AI glasses crowdfunding halted by rival's patent lawsuit
XGIMI's AI glasses project, MemoMind One, had its Kickstarter campaign suspended due to a patent dispute initiated by rival company Yiwen. Yiwen alleges that MemoMind One infringes on two design patents granted to them,…
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Animated noir pilot "D58891" launches Kickstarter Sept 3rd
The animated noir pilot "D58891" will launch its Kickstarter campaign on September 3rd. This 60-minute project, created by a single individual, aims to raise $33,000 over 33 days. All creative assets, including the scre…
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New book to explore video game industry's craziest courtroom battles
A new book detailing dramatic courtroom battles within the video game industry is set to launch on Kickstarter. The book, authored by Daniel Ibbertson, will explore some of the most significant legal disputes that have …
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Pebble relaunches smartwatch with focus on core companion features
Pebble is relaunching its smartwatch with the Pebble Time 2, focusing on a simpler, phone-companion experience rather than a full-fledged smart device. This new iteration revives the brand's original philosophy of restr…
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Double Fine returns to Kickstarter post-Xbox acquisition
Double Fine Productions has announced a new game jam and a return to Kickstarter following its acquisition by Xbox. Studio head Tim Schafer confirmed that the company retains ownership of the publishing rights for all i…
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Video game insult "indie slop" spills into film criticism
A derogatory term originating in video game criticism, "indie slop," is now appearing in discussions about independent film. This phrase dismisses creative work, suggesting that content produced with visible effort and …
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Blu-ray hub Kickstarter campaign surges past funding goals
A Kickstarter campaign for a 9-in-1 Blu-ray hub called the BluHub has seen overwhelming success, reaching 160 times its funding goal halfway through the campaign. The device combines a Blu-ray, DVD, and CD read/write dr…
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Keychron V6 Ultra Hybrid keyboard merges magnetic and mechanical switches
Keychron has launched its new V6 Ultra Hybrid mechanical keyboard, which combines magnetic switches for gaming with the tactile feel of traditional mechanical switches for typing. This hybrid design aims to eliminate th…