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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Genki unveils Manta controller with built-in screen and haptics
Accessory manufacturer Genki is launching the Manta, a new controller featuring a 2.79-inch screen and haptic feedback. The device is set to launch on Kickstarter soon, aiming to offer users an intuitive and customizabl…
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New 'Token Monitor' displays AI usage on a desktop device
Fractal Manifold has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the "Token Monitor," a 4-inch display designed to show real-time AI coding assistant usage. The device, priced at €99 for early birds, will estimate token consump…
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Cabletime launches ScreenDock with integrated display for AI dashboards
Cabletime has launched the ScreenDock, a USB docking station featuring a built-in 5.5-inch color display. This device is designed to provide creators and professionals with a dedicated screen for essential information, …
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Giant LED display, RPG Kickstarter, and co-op game highlighted
A giant 16x2 character display has been created using addressable LEDs, mimicking the appearance of a traditional LCD screen. Separately, a unique solo journaling RPG, presented as an advent calendar, is nearing the end…
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Baba Is You and UFO 50's Party House to get board game adaptations
Two video games, "Baba Is You" and "UFO 50's Party House," are being adapted into tabletop board games. A Kickstarter campaign is planned to launch in September to fund the development of both games.
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New $9 NFC key physically locks distracting apps
The Autonomous Key is a new $9 NFC device designed to combat app addiction by physically locking distracting applications. Unlike software-based screen time limits, this key requires a physical scan to unlock apps, maki…
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Sovol M1D 3D printer launches with 7 swappable toolheads
The Sovol M1D is a new open-source 3D printer featuring an Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) design with seven swappable toolheads. This allows for rapid material changes, enabling multi-color and multi-material printing…
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MORROR ART launches transparent lyric speaker A2 with AI features
MORROR ART has launched its new transparent lyric speaker, the A2, priced at 3899 yuan. This product builds upon its predecessor with a more integrated transparent design, an upgraded acoustic system featuring German Sc…
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New $9 physical key locks distracting apps with AI insights
Autonomous Key is a new $9 physical NFC key designed to help users manage screen time by locking distracting apps. Unlike software-only solutions, it requires a physical scan of the key to unlock apps, making it harder …
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Former DJI engineers launch smart tennis ball machine with AI coaching
AceiiLab, a startup founded by former DJI engineers, has begun mass production and overseas delivery of its AI-powered smart tennis ball machine, the Aceiilab A1. The company has also secured over 10 million yuan in ang…
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Home audio brand MORROR ART secures over 100M yuan in B+ funding
MORROR ART, a home audio brand, has secured over 100 million yuan in its B+ funding round, led by Rich Capital with participation from Zero One Ventures. The company plans to use these funds to expand its electronic hom…
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HeyGears G1 3D printer shatters Kickstarter records, raising $7.22M in 24 hours
HeyGears, a company specializing in desktop 3D printers, has achieved significant success on Kickstarter with its G1 series. The printers garnered over $7.22 million (approximately 49 million RMB) within the first 24 ho…
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AI Model Development Could Benefit from Kickstarter-Style Crowdfunding
A Reddit user proposed using crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to fund the development of large language models. The idea is that model developers could set funding goals, with higher amounts enabling the creation…
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HeyGears G1 3D printer shatters crowdfunding records on Kickstarter
HeyGears' G1 series of desktop full-color 3D and UV printers has set a new record on Kickstarter, raising over $7 million within its first 24 hours. This achievement marks the highest first-day crowdfunding amount for a…
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iMac G3-inspired clock with AI features launches on Kickstarter
RayCue has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Timecapsule G3, a desktop clock designed to resemble the iMac G3. This device integrates a digital clock with additional features such as a Bluetooth speaker and AI cap…
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Ponsport launches AI sports coach robot Aura with multi-sport support
Ponsport has launched Aura, an all-in-one AI sports coach robot designed to cater to a wider audience beyond just tennis players. This new device integrates an AI Coach system that provides real-time feedback and guidan…
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Magic: The Gathering's controversial "Goblin Storm" art launches on Kickstarter
The artwork for Magic: The Gathering's "Goblin Storm" Secret Lair, created by Wizard of Barge, is now available on Kickstarter. This collection includes playmats, sleeves, and a deck box featuring the controversial art.
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Dual-screen phone inspired by YotaPhone quickly funded on Kickstarter
A new dual-screen smartphone, reminiscent of the YotaPhone, has successfully launched on Kickstarter. The device, from an unnamed upstart brand, surpassed its funding goal within minutes of its campaign going live. This…
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Snapmaker secures 1B yuan for multi-color 3D printing innovation · 2 sources tracked
Snapmaker, a consumer 3D printing company, has secured 1 billion yuan in a new funding round, marking one of the largest single investments in the consumer hardware sector this year and the biggest in consumer-grade 3D …
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Multilingualism Linked to Slower Brain Aging, Study Suggests
A new study indicates that speaking multiple languages may significantly slow the aging process of the brain. Bilingual individuals exhibit brains that appear approximately six years younger than those who speak only on…