Two Decembers ago, DFRobot unveiled the original LattePanda SBC. The Atom-based computer could run Windows 10 and was also fully Arduino compatible thanks to its Atmega32u4 coprocessor. Now the company is ready to launch an updated version. It’s called the LattePanda Delta and DFRobot will be offering four different configurations. They start with an Intel […]
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Kano unveils Camera, Speaker, and Pixel screen kits for young tinkerers (Crowdfunding)
Comments Off on Kano unveils Camera, Speaker, and Pixel screen kits for young tinkerers (Crowdfunding)The makers of the Kano Computer Kit are expanding their line of products designed to help kids learn to code. Kano is launching a Kickstarter campaign for three new kits that kids can assemble and then program from a web browser. One is a programmable Camera Kit. Another is a Speaker Kit. And the third […]
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Fidget Cube: tiny toy keeps your fingers occupied with buttons and knobs that don’t do anything (crowdfunding)
Comments Off on Fidget Cube: tiny toy keeps your fingers occupied with buttons and knobs that don’t do anything (crowdfunding)A lot of people seem to find fidgeting with pens, remote controls, and other gizmos with buttons, knobs and dials helps keep them calm and/or focused. But you might not always have a suitable plaything nearby. The Fidget Cube is a new crowdfunded product that’s basically a tiny vinyl box with instruments designed for fidgeting […]
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What’s next for the Superbook? (LPX Show podcast)
When the folks at Andromium launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Superbook project in July, they were hoping to raise $50,000. They did that… and then raised more than $2.9 million additional dollars. Apparently they weren’t the only ones interested in an affordable accessory that lets you use an Android smartphone as if it were a […]
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Superbook laptop dock for smartphones raises over $2.6 million, runs out of stretch goals
Comments Off on Superbook laptop dock for smartphones raises over $2.6 million, runs out of stretch goalsThe Superbook is a device that looks like a laptop, but which is really more of a portable screen, keyboard, and battery for your smartphone. Plug a phone into the Superbook and you can run your Android apps on a bigger display with a desktop-style user interface complete with a taskbar and multi-window support. Andromium […]
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PGS handheld gaming PC Kickstarter campaign cancelled
The PGS handheld game PC looks good on paper: it has two screens, physical gaming buttons, support for up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage, and support for both Windows 10 and Android 6.0 software. But when Portable Solutions started a Kickstarter campaign for the project, a lot of people started wondering […]
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Kickstarter examines 100 thousand projects funded in 7 years
Have an idea for a new product, artwork, or performance piece, but don’t have the funding to bring it to market? Once upon a time you had to find investors or take out loans. These days you can turn to a crowdfunding site like Kickstarter to see if you can get potential customers to help […]
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Solu is a touchscreen, cloud-connected mini PC for use at home and on the go (crowdfunding)
14 Comments on Solu is a touchscreen, cloud-connected mini PC for use at home and on the go (crowdfunding)Solu Machines is running a Kickstarter campaign for an unusual type of computer. The Solu is a mini PC that measures about 4.5 inches square and has a touchscreen display, so you can use it sort of like a mobile phone or tablet. But connect it to a monitor and keyboard and the Solu becomes […]
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BLOCKS launches modular smartwatch Kickstarter campaign
It’s a busy year for makers of modular computing devices. Google’s working on a modular smartphone. Acer recently launched a modular desktop. And One Education’s got a modular laptop on the way. Now BLOCKS wants to bring a modular smartwatch to market, but first the developers are hoping to raise $250 thousand through a Kickstarter campaign to […]
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ZNAPS is a magnetic adapter for iOS and Android devices (crowdfunding)
Apple makes a magnetic power cable, called MagSafe, for its line of laptop computers. The nifty design means you will be much less likely to destroy your connection port and your cable because it quickly releases when strained. Plus, you don’t have to be so exact when plugging in the cable. The magnets do the […]