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Kickstarter set to launch in Japan, where hardware startups are finding it hard
Experts say Kickstarter can help a bit, but more fundamental changes are needed for hardware startups to thrive in Japan.
Steven Millward · · 3 min read
Handcrafted shoes startup incubated at YC is getting into the Macbook sleeve business
It comes after the company says it wants to be an “experience brand”. While it will continue building shoes, expect more lifestyle products in the future.
Osman Husain · · 2 min read
These students from Singapore are making a smart strap for your watch
Patch is raising money on Kickstarter to kick off production of its smart watch strap.
Michael Tegos · · 4 min read
Half the internet shut down last month. This device could’ve prevented it
Gryphon is bringing enterprise-grade network security to your home.
Osman Husain · · 3 min read
This startup is solving the shittiest part about being a dog owner
Piqapoo is a a small disposable bag that attaches onto your dog’s tail for a seamless bowel experience.
Osman Husain · · 2 min readHow do you protect your Kickstarter brand from Chinese pirates?
If you’re crowdfunding a popular product on Kickstarter, there’s a good chance that Chinese pirates have already stolen your idea.
Scott Livingston · · 7 min readThey kept losing their stuff. So they built a device to help others like them
GearEye is a tool that harnesses RFID to make sure all your personal belongings are right where you need them.
Osman Husain · · 2 min readThis smart alarm clock wants to turn you into a morning person
Hardware startup Kello just launched a snooze-killing alarm clock on Kickstarter.
Eva Xiao · · 4 min readDiscuss: Kickstarter launch in Singapore and Hong Kong
7 years after its founding, Kickstarter has finally made it to this part of Asia. But we’re not surprised.
Daniel Lee · · 2 min readIf you buy these wallets or bags, you’ll never worry about losing them
Rockdove combines form with function to tackle an often overlooked problem.
Osman Husain · · 4 min read