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Civitas is the DRM-free SimCity game you’ve always wanted

, Mar 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

The SimCity launch earlier this week didn't quite go as planned, as Electronic Arts experienced problems across the board, mostly due to servers crashing. Many gamers experienced download failures and weren't able to play the game on launch day. Because of the outcry, a team of game developers is looking to make a SimCity clone, called Civitas, but they need your help to fund the project. Read The Full Story

Victory action-strategy game hits Kickstarter

, Mar 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

It's not uncommon at all for video games to turn up on Kickstarter seeking the funds for development. It's particularly common for independent game developers to turn to crowd-sourced funding sites such as Kickstarter to raise money. The latest video game to turn up on Kickstarter is called Victory. Read The Full Story

JackPod mounts your smartphone on a tripod using headphone jack

, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

There are no shortage of nifty accessories gaining traction on Kickstarter. However, only a few of them catch our eyes, the JackPod being one of them. The Kickstarter campaign for the smartphone accessory just recently launched, and it's looking to revolutionize smartphone tripod mounts with a nifty new way to mount your smartphone. Read The Full Story

Ego! Smartmouse works on the desk and in the air

, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

When it comes to computer input devices, there are a huge number of mice and keyboards out there. The sheer variety of computer mice available is incredible and one mouse may not do everything a computer user wants it to. Some people need a mouse for the office, a mouse for on the go, a mouse to use from across the room, and a mouse to use on the couch. Read The Full Story

3Doodler pen continues to annihilate Kickstarter goal

, Mar 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

We talked about the really cool 3Doodler pen a few times in the past. This is a pen that allows users to draw in the air using a plastic material. This device reminds me of a 3-D printer distilled down to its most basic elements and crossed with a hot glue gun. Read The Full Story

Kickstarter for iPhone update brings fixes and improvements

, Mar 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Kickstarter for iPhone was released earlier in the month and it looks like an update has already arrived. This update will bring the Kickstarter app to version 1.1 and as one would expect with a point release, it is heavier on the fixes and improvements as compared to the new features. Thankfully though, that is not to say there is nothing new. On that note, lets begin with the new addition. Read The Full Story

OUYA to ship consoles starting March 28

, Feb 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

After a long wait for consumers, OUYA has announced that it will begin shipping their gaming consoles to Kickstarter backers starting on March 28, which is exactly one month from now. OUYA says that a full launch of the console is still on schedule for sometime in June. This is when the OUYA console will be available in stores for anyone to purchase.

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SteadyWheel hits Kickstarter and works with just about any camera

, Feb 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you're an avid photographer or videographer using anything from a traditional camcorder to a sports camera such as a GoPro, SteadyWheel is something that might interest you. This large circular device appears to be approximately the size of a small steering wheel. The device is made from ABS plastic with small weights embedded around the rim. Read The Full Story

Kickstarter-funded film “Inocente” wins Academy Award

, Feb 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Some great things have passed through the doors at Kickstarter, including a few clever gadgets. However, a documentary short film that was successfully funded back in July of last year, Inocente, has won an Academy Award, which makes it the first time ever that a Kickstarter-funded film has received such an accolade. Read The Full Story

Keyport Slide 2.0 launches on Kickstarter

, Feb 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

The Keyport Slide is not a new product. In fact, we have been talking about this little key consolidating gadget for years. But as of today we are seeing details of the follow up, appropriately dubbed the Keyport Slide 2.0. Except instead of a regular launch being done on the Keyport website, the company has chosen to do this as a Kickstarter project. The project still has 29 days remaining and is showing an expected delivery date of May 2013. Read The Full Story

myIDkey is a secure biometric Bluetooth/USB drive that also manages passwords

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

A product called myIDkey is currently available on Kickstarter seeking the funding it needs to come to market. The people behind the project need $150,000 to bring the device to market and with 28 days to go the project has raised over $113,000. The device i will s a voice-activated fingerprint secure Bluetooth/USB drive that can display passwords and personal information online. Read The Full Story

Embrace+ bracelet notifies you with light

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

It seems like every time we turn around there is some sort of wearable device that is designed to interface with various smartphones. A new wearable smartphone notification device has hit Kickstarter called the Embrace+. The project designers described the system as a fashion accessory with true functionality. Read The Full Story
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