For those who are beginning to feel like a scratched CD in regard to getting the kids to turn off the lights, there is Bright Switch. Though it’s not entirely clear how it works, from watching the video it appears to be similar to setting up the screen saver on a computer. Users can choose how long they want the lights to stay on in a room that is void of activity before the lights are automatically shut off. For $17, backers get one product with an expected delivery of September 2014.
Author: Ross Rubin
Feeding baby on the go has become as easy as turning a dial to a downward position. The EasyGo Dispenser lets busy parents stash power formula in a container so that the daycare center or caregiver can dispense exactly the right amount into a baby bottle full of water. The dispenser works with most of the popular brands on the market, and can later be disassembled into four parts that are dishwasher safe. For $25, backers get one product with an expected delivery of August 2014.
Perhaps one of the nastier jobs that comes with owning a home that uses water heat is cleaning the radiator. The sludge and hard deposits that build up over time make for poor water circulation and cold spots that can render a radiator nearly ineffective. That’s why there’s CombiRadHammer. This unique device fits any ‘SDS’ or ‘SDS plus’ drill, and when the hammer setting is used, breaks up the debris through mechanical impact and magnetic disruption. According to the video, the magnet is a Neodymium N52, and is encased in strong plastic casing. For £35, backers get a complete product with an expected delivery of July 2014.
When a vehicle owner is out and about on a hot day, parking in a garage is not always an option. And in the dead of winter, digging out a vehicle and deicing it is an inconvenience that can take a terribly long time. Swift Shade offers a solution for both situations. In the summer, it can lower the temperature inside the vehicle 50-90 degrees. In the winter, it blocks snow and ice from gathering on windows. The wraparound product also has a built in alarm for deterring theft. For $200, backers get one product designed for a standard truck, or $400 for customization. Expected delivery is August 2014.
Whether a person is at the computer, in the kitchen, or driving, mobile devices that lay flat can make things like surfing the net, cooking with a downloaded recipe and driving to a new destination complicated. Smart-Snap-Mount works via magnetic mounting brackets on one end and specialized tape on the other. The ball-head mount and goose-neck keep the device from vibrating, even if driving on a bumpy road. Early bird backers get a four piece set for £100, with a swift estimated delivery of June 2014.
For those who aren’t content to just lay around on the beach, Beach Chess offers the option to have some mental stimulation while baking in the sun. And one can still take in the…um…sites as one’s opponent contemplates their next move. The six chess pieces are embossed on each side of a plastic cube (one black and one white for two player fun) and the sand becomes the chess board. As long as the game isn’t being played too closely to the water, this could attract the attention of some interesting people. For $25, backers get the complete product with an expected delivery of July 2014.
While there are many people out there who love their tie shoes, it seems that shoelaces become untied at the least convenient times. Shnap is the newest attempt to get shoelaces under control without having to double knot them. The three-part system uses the shoelace hole farthest from the toes and includes a base part with a raised center that pushes through the shoelace hole from the tongue side, a small piece that attaches to the shoelace, and a third piece that seems to snap on and hold it all together. There are four Shnaps for each pair of shoes. Other campaigns aimed at securing your laces have included Zipped and Innie. For $8, early bird backers get a one set of Shnaps and an expected delivery of September 2014.
There are days when life is so busy that mobile users forget to charge their devices at home. When that happens and they choose to charge at work or a public port, it can mean that data gets compromised, or worse, they get juice jacked. So Umbrella USB keeps the reign of cyber bullies from falling on the precious data of rightful mobile owners. A similar campaign that is rather colorful in nature if not in hue would be the USB Condom, but this effort looks more like a finished product than a hobbyist’s project. For $9, backers get one USB Umbrella with an expected delivery of October 2014.
Clutter is one of the primary reasons for disorganization, a lack of productivity, and hindered creativity. So Hyve is prepared to offer a modular system of organization that works well in multiple environments. The hexagonal containers can be used independently or hook together for a collective reorganization effort that would make any queen bee proud. There are also magnetic connectors available for those occasions when little wall pockets seem to be the best solution. For $19, backers get three Hyves. Larger pledges mean more Hyves. Expected delivery is August 2014
Sometimes having only two arms and hands is just inconvenient. Especially when it comes to using wireless gadgets. But then that would be why there is a market for mounts. Boldy is a magnetic mount that consists of two pieces: one attaches to the gadget and the other to the wall. While the mount can be used pretty much anywhere that there’s a surface, the downside of sticking something to the back of a gadget can mean that it doesn’t fit as well in a pocket, purse or case. So it may be worthwhile to consider getting the Boldy case to simplify being on the go. For €47, backers get a mount plus iPhone 5 / 5s case, or €55 for a mount plus iPad case gen 2,3, or 4. Expected delivery is October 2014.