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Fitness

Salami-like Jester helps martial artists train for unpredictable foes

Ever wonder what would happen if someone were to cross a punching bag with a roll of salami? And what if the idea were packaged as a tool that would sharpen defensive techniques? Dinners all across the land would leap from kitchen tables and throw a punch at unsuspecting mouths in self-defense. But seriously, The Jester is not intended to be a joke to those looking for sharpen their hand-to-hand combat skills. The item works through the use of the boxer’s the kinetic energy, providing an unpredictable counterattack that makes that roll of salami seem to have a mind of its own.  For $30 backers can expect to start throwing better punches beginning in January 2015.

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Cell Phone Accessories Music

Freer makes digital audio setups a snap on any device

freerEven though most people today keep their favorite songs on their phones or tablets, access to a nice, high-quality audio system to really enjoy that music can be hard to set up. Freer is a simply Wi-fi bridge that allows devices to be connected to any DAC wirelessly, and then provides a USB output to connect that bridge to quality home audio equipment. With built-in, easy to use compatibility with both Android and iOS devices as well as with home Wi-fi networks. Freer is expected to ship out to supporters in September of this year, and is available for a pledge of $49 or more.

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Health and Wellness Kids/Babies

Gummy Floss makes dental hygiene a tastier deal for kids

Gummy FlossIt takes time, can be painful to sensitive gums, and is just plain boring. So goes the argument against flossing. That’s why Gummy Floss decided to add a string of color and a few lines of flavor to motivate  kids (and adults) to floss and brush daily.  Medical grade silicone rubber makes for a soft, smooth and flexible floss that reduces bleeding and is more comfortable. For $15, backers get two bags of Gummy Floss, which equals 20 gummies.

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Connected Objects Video

Buzzcatcher lets you record bite-sized TV clips and share them with ease

buzzcatcherWhen something happens in prime time and gets everyone talking on social media, it can be hard to catch the clip online in a timely enough fashion to contribute to the discussion. Buzzcatcher is a small, handheld device that communicates with any television to record any clip and send it to smartphones for sharing with friends or uploading to social media. The simple design makes the device easy to use and as the campaign video assures, will keep viewers in the loop with all the best moments on television. Buzzcatcher is ready to record in the homes of any backers who pledge at least €100.

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Cell Phone Accessories Imaging

SELFIEME will help you capture the perfect social self-portrait

SELFIEMEAs the selfie grows more and more popular, people are looking for new ways to bask in the glory of… well, themselves. The SELFIEME is an iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4 case that comes with two detachable lenses. One is a fish eye lens while the other is a wide angle lens. The case comes in different colors and also has a separate slot for the lenses. It is unclear why this is just for selfies, however, when the lenses attach to the back camera and not the front “selfie” camera. For $49, vain backers can enjoy the SELFIEME with an estimated delivery date of September 2014. This product hopes to raise $21,000 in three weeks on Kickstarter. 

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Sports Video

The AirDog drone takes amazing videos of action sports

airdogThe GoPro camera revolutionized the way extreme sports enthusiasts captured footage of their stunts and amazing feats, but the camera angles were limited, required someone to follow the action separately, or came out too shaky and jarring. AirDog is a remote-controlled quadcopter drone that can be programmed via smartphone or that can simply follow the action by tracking a bracelet and keeping it in frame, recording it through a GoPro. The finished product is remarkably smooth, and examples of what the AirDog can do make up the vast majority of the product’s introduction video. AirDog takes flight in November 2014 for $1,195.

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Music

Boombox Cooler blends cold drinks with hot tunes

Boombox CoolerWell, at least it’s not another solar powered cooler. But the Anywhere-Fridge and SolarCooler can’t satisfy that all important element of good music at an outdoor event. Boombox Cooler doubles as beverage chiller and music to which guests can chill. And since it’s built for the great outdoors, it not only easily reaches 103Db to overpower the sound of rolling beach waves and public hubbub, but it’s also water resistant, will function for about 10 hours, holds up to 90 cans, and has a host of other perks. Early bird backers can start singing along for $229, with an expected delivery of December 2014.

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Tech Accessories

Wi-Stick: Another wireless-enabled flash drive to add to the pile

wi-stickPortable hard drives are great, but in today’s world if files aren’t on the cloud, they may as well not be accessible. Wi-Stick is a portable flash drive that functions wirelessly, allowing up to eight devices at any time to connect to it and access any stored files. Wi-Stick offers compatibility with most major operating systems (iOS, Mac OS X, Windows, Android) and has a battery that lasts for as long as five hours before it needs to be recharged. Other similar devices are on the market, but Wi-Stick’s compatibility is how it seeks to set itself apart from the competition. Wi-Stick starts at 8GB for €70 and is estimated to deliver in August 2014.

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Arts Tech Accessories

No printer? Blerline lets you easily trace whatever’s on your iPad on good ol’ paper

BlerlineAs everyone walks around constantly glued to their mobile devices, paper still remains relevant. Drawing on a tablet just isn’t the same as drawing on paper. To combine the convenience of digital with the functionality of paper, try out Blerline. These iOS-optimized sticky notes adhere to your iPad or iPhone and allow you to trace the image on your device onto the paper. It’s perfect for recreating a photograph, copying down notes or composing music. One pack of 25 notes for the iPhone 5 only costs backers $4 with estimated delivery in August 2014. Blerline hopes to raise $9,000 in a 41-day Kickstarter campaign. 

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Chargers/Batteries

Go Kin keeps gadgets charged by tapping into your stride

Go KinExercising just got a new focus. Besides being good for one’s health, it is now a means for charging phones, tablets and other wireless devices. Go Kin hooks up the user via a couple of wires that stretch from either a fanny pack or backpack and attach to ankles via ankle bracelets. So when the user is wired and goes for a walk, their wireless devices can be charged anytime, anywhere; whether in the great outdoors, concrete jungle, or in the suburbs. For $295 CAD, backers get the fanny pack version with an expected delivery of November, 2014.