Wall chargers for smartphones aren’t all that big when compared with a typical laptop charging brick. But the developers of the Kado wall charger figure there’s demand for something a little more compact. The Kado charger is thinner than a smartphone, making it easy to slip into your pocket, or maybe even a wallet. But […]
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Libre Computer is crowdfunding a 4K-ready, quad-core mini PC for $25 and up
There’s another Raspberry Pi-like computer in the works, and this one has a few interesting features that could set it apart. It’s said to be capable of handling 4K video. It’s designed to run Linux and Android-based software. It should be faster than a Raspberry Pi 3. And unlike some other devices in this category, […]
UP Core: Quad-core x86 mini PC that’s smaller than a Raspberry Pi (crowdfunding)
The makers of the UP Board and UP² single-board computers is back, and this time the company is offering a device with all the same functionality as the original UP Board… but in a smaller package and with a new modular feature. The UP Core is a single-board computer with an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad-core processor, […]
goButton is a one-click button for anything (Crowfunding Amazon Dash buttons for the rest of the world)
Amazon’s Dash buttons are small, internet-connected wireless buttons that you can press to instantly re-order anything from snacks to household products like cleaning supplies. Amazon sells them for $5 each, and typically gives you a $5 credit the first time you use one, which makes the buttons practically free. Like the idea of a simple […]
Chuwi SurBook hits Indiegogo for $299 and up (2-in-1 tablet with 2376 x 1824 display) UPDATED
The Chuwi SurBook is a 2-in-1 Windows tablet that’s positioned as a low-cost (and low-power) alternative to Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4. First unveiled in April, the SurBook is expected to start shipping in July. But you can pre-order one now through Chuwi’s crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. Prices start at $299. Update: The campaign has been put on […]
Jelly is a cheap 4G smartphone with a 2.5 inch display, Android 7.0 (crowdfunding)
Ever since Apple launched the first iPhone with a 3.5 inch display, smartphone screen sizes have been getting bigger and bigger. But Uniherz figures there’s a market for a small-screen smartphone. The company has unveiled Jelly, a phone with a 2.45 inch display, Android 7.0 software, and a list price of $109 and up. But […]
ZX Spectrum Next makes a classic PC modern (crowdfunding)
The ZX Spectrum personal computer was released in the UK in 1982, at a time when the Commodore 64 was taking off in the US, and the Apple II was starting to show its age. Decades later, hardware and software hackers have kept the ZX Spectrum platform alive with new features… and now a team […]
Chuwi SurBook crowdfunding campaign coming soon (Surface clone)
Chuwi introduced a line of Surface-inspired tablets earlier this week, and now the company has confirmed plans to sell the SurBook tablet in the US through an upcoming Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. According to a promotional website, the Windows tablet has a 12.3 inch, 2736 x 1824 pixel display, an all-metal design, a built-in kickstand and […]
Travis is a handheld translator with 80-language support (crowdfunding)
Need to communicate with someone who speaks a different language? You can fire up Google Translate or other translation apps on your phone and start talking. But a startup called Travis thinks there are situations where you might not want to use your phone. So they’re running a crowdfunding campaign for a handheld gadget that […]
Mirabook laptop dock for smartphones hits Indieogogo for $180 and up (crowdfunding)
The Mirabook is a device that looks like a laptop. But it’s not really a standalone computer. It’s meant to be connected to a smartphone, allowing you to run your mobile apps on a big display while using a keyboard and touchpad to control them. First unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, the Mirabook is […]