Tagged: smartphone

February 25, 2015 @ 3:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday (February 25th), Prong announced that the PWR Case is now available for the iPhone 6 via pre-order through its new crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to help iPhone 6 owners keep their phones charged all day — no cord required. The company also has begun shipping the… Read More

February 19, 2015 @ 3:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

iTraq announces the newest geolocation device available to consumers that allows for tracking anywhere there is cellular service has hit Indiegogo. The project launched on the global crowdfunding platform on Wednesday (February 18th) and immediately gained funding momentum, raising over $40,000 in less than two days…. Read More

February 2, 2015 @ 3:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday (January 29th), San Francisco-based Glow Headphones debuted its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Seeking only $100,000, the new headphones quickly surpassed its initial and within four days raised nearly $270,000 from over 1,300 backers. According to its campaign’s website, Glow has been dubbed the world’s… Read More

January 27, 2015 @ 12:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Prynt, a San Francisco-based gadget startup, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $50,000 for its self-titled instant camera case for iPhone and Android smartphones. Prynt is considered the “first ever” instant camera case that is specifically used for smartphones. Simply plug in… Read More

January 17, 2015 @ 10:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Kickstarter debuted its redesigned iOS app. This release comes nearly two years after the app first surfaced on iPhones everywhere, and it comes with new features that will draw in more and more backers of the crowdfunding giant’s platform. According to Fast Co. Design,… Read More

January 16, 2015 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

In just under 24 hours, Florida-based Novelsys has managed to surpass their funding goal of $60,000 for its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for Ampere, a smart wireless charging phone sleeve. During the first 10 days of the campaign, the project surpassed its initial $60,000 goal and… Read More

December 30, 2014 @ 3:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to start expanding, the creators of smartphone app ASAPP! have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise 110,000. ASAPP! is a free app that is available to iOS and Android devices that allows businesses to target the right people in your neighborhood or town…. Read More

December 30, 2014 @ 1:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based startup Orange Monkie debuted its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $50,000 for Foldio2, which is the new and upgraded form of first pop-up studio for your smartphone, Foldio. According to its campaign, the Foldio 2 is bigger and smarter in order… Read More

December 17, 2014 @ 1:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Making money with podcasting shouldn’t be hard. With Joyride for Podcasts, it won’t be. On Wednesday (December 17th), the monetization and distribution website announced its new platform that makes it dead simple for podcasters to bring creative shows to their listeners, and just as easy for those listeners… Read More

December 12, 2014 @ 11:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to bring a new type of lock to the market, electronic giant Sony has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Japan-based platform Makuake for the Qrio Smart Lock. According Gizmodo, the lock is described as the smallest of its kind and is considered a retofittable… Read More

November 25, 2014 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Sonim Technologies, Inc. announced today (November 25th) the start of the Limited Edition Sonim XP7 Extreme™ Android Smartphone crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The rewards-based program targets active-sports enthusiasts who need a smartphone that meets their demanding lifestyle and can stand up to the most rigorous conditions that they… Read More

November 11, 2014 @ 6:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Boulder, Colorado-based company, Kindara, recently debuted a pretail crowdfunding campaign for organizers claim as the first-ever basal body temperature (BBT) thermometer; “Wink”. The project has already generated over $60,000 in presales for its “home grown” crowdfunding campaign.  Kindara made the decision to skip over big,… Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 4:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last Monday (October 20th), a New York-based company, Bluesmart, hit Indiegogo to raise $50,000 for what’s considered the world’s “first” smart, connected carry-on suitcase. Within the first few days, its crowdfunding campaign raised well over its goal and is currently sitting at nearly $561,000 thanks to… Read More

October 9, 2014 @ 11:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday (October 9th), creators of the Chicago-based startup AMPY hit Kickstarter with a  crowdfunding campaign to raise $100,000 for its self-titled energy battery device. Not only has the new product attracted a lot of attention, it has been presented with the latest Proto Labs… Read More

October 7, 2014 @ 12:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ambi Labs is ready to bring air condition controls to your smartphone. The Sacramento-based launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on Monday (October 6th) to raise funds for its Ambi Climate. Originally seeking only $25,000, the project has already surpassed its initial goal and raised over… Read More

September 8, 2014 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Putting an end to the frustration of dead batteries everywhere, Slovenia-based company Oivo has raised $17,054 from over 400 backers for its self-titled iPhone backup charger during its $50,000 crowdfunding campaign’s first week on Kickstarter. The Oivo is a iPhone charged disguised as a key… Read More

August 30, 2014 @ 11:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Helping to stop drunk drivers in their tracks, Washington D.C.-based company Edge Tech Labs has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $40,000 for its DrinkMate. The device is a breathalyzer that fits in everyone’s up-and-going lifestyles. Pitching the product to future backers, the… Read More

August 17, 2014 @ 1:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to bring its stylish technology to wrists everywhere, New York-based company elemoon launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter earlier this week for its new self-titled technology bracelet. Not only does the device change colors to make any outfit, it alerts the person wearing it… Read More

May 7, 2014 @ 9:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tinitell, a Swedish mobile technology startup, needed only 7 days on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to reach its campaign goal of $100k to start manufacturing of the world’s smallest mobile phone. Instead of adding more expensive smartphones to the household, parents who want to be able… Read More

November 9, 2013 @ 1:20 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

The creators of the Vybe smart bracelet have launched a campaign on Crowdhoster to secure preorders for their smartphone-paired bracelet. Their goal is $43,000, but the team has already amassed over $68,000 at the time of writing with 19 days left in the campaign. Vybe… Read More