Kickstarter stories

HiDock announces world's first ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock, HiDock H1
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HiDock launches the HiDock H1, the world's first ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock, pushing boundaries in communication tech.

Kiwi ingenuity set to shake up keyboard hardware market
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Wellington-based MoErgos has achieved its Kickstarter funding goal for the Glove80 wireless keyboard in just 28 hours.

Plant a tree, save the planet: The Kiwis taking tech to the forest
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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Auckland lawyer Nick Muir has founded TreeTime, an app that allows users to buy and track their own tree, helping to protect the environment.

Kickstarter campaign brings 80s games back in a handheld console
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Lyra can virtually emulate any game console of the classic era, making it possible for you to carry hundreds of them in your pocket.

DJI better watch out as a new drone takes the internet by storm
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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A new form-factor in camera drones will soon be available to consumers worldwide.

Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user’s couch...

Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world’s first voice operated smart-ring
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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ORII uses bone conduction to send sound along your finger and into your ear...

Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island’s first cat café a reality
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Husband and wife team Alyssa O’Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.

Weta Workshop’s kickstarter goes off with a bang
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.

Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced
Thu, 5th May 2016
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Spark Lab’s Innovation Month will see innovative and successful characters arrive in NZ to share experiences and insights with local businesses.

Kiwi ingenuity strikes again with world's first smart car mount
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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apps
Kiwi entrepreneur launches Kickstarter campaign for Bluejay, the first smart car mount. Campaign has already raised $15k.

Truly wireless headphones making their case on Kickstarter
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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wireless headphones
Alpha Audiotronics in the U.S. have launched a Kickstarter campaign with the goal of launching truly wireless ear buds – Skybuds.

Kickstarter for wireless iPhone charger gains momentum
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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A start-up specialising in wireless iPhone charging has received funding of $10,000 in two days.

World first: Solar wireless smartphone charger
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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power / energy
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energy efficient
MagSOL Labs creates ESL, the world's first solar wireless mobile charging station. Lightweight and compact, it can charge devices without wires or power outlets.

New crowdfunding campaign to support study habits
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Study Smarter encompasses memory skills, learning strategies, how to set up an effective study environment, exam strategies, and motivation.

Kiwi startup to solve USB charging woes
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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ryo
Kiwi start up ryo fully funds USB adapter Kickstarter campaign in less than 24 hours, raising 106% of funding goal.

Weird and wonderful projects funded by Kickstarter
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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gaming
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technology gifts
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crowdfunding
Kickstarter is a global crowdfunding platform based in the United States for a wide variety of projects, from technological marvels to unusual creations.

Crowdfunding: Putting the power of financing in your hands
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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Crowdfunding is the fastest growing method for artists, inventors, creators and entrepreneurs to fund a project.

Polaroid-style prints for iPhone and Android in the works
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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apple
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smartphones
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creative technologies
French start-up Prynt is developing a smartphone case that doubles as a printer, allowing users to instantly print their photos.

Hackers Kickstart mega security breach...
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Kickstarter, the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects, is under attack, with hackers stealing customer data in what appears to be a global security breach.

meMINI set for manufacture as Kickstarter campaign closes
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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The Kiwi creators of meMINI are preparing to manufacture the wearable camera as soon as the Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign ends.

Kickstarter support required for meMINI
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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The Kiwi entrepreneurs behind meMINI are planning to introduce more innovative features to the wearable camera if they get increased Kickstarter backing.

Kiwi tech entrepreneur aims to hit the jackpot in Vegas
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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Kiwi entrepreneur Sam Lee has created a unique wearable camera with world-first Recall technology – and today he’s launching a crowd-funding campaign to get it to market in Las Vegas.

Kickstarter sets NZ launch date
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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The world’s largest funding platform for creative projects has revealed it’s opening up New Zealand-based projects next month.