Kickstarter investigates US$3.5 million failed project

Kickstarter is taking a look into a massively funded and failed ZANO drone campaign. They hired an investigative reporter to look into why the project didn’t push through. Over 12,000 backers paid over US$3.5 million to fund this small autonomous drone. It was supposed to be released in January of this year but the release date came and went without any word from the company, Torque Group Ltd, and it ultimately shut down last month, leaving backers without any compensation for their support.

Kickstarter hired Mark Harris to get the details. According to Harris, “[Kickstarter] would like to uncover the story of Zano, from its inception to the present…” He’ll also look into Kickstarter’s role in the project and how it could have helped the both the creators and its backers. Kickstarter will see the final story before publication but they have “no right” to make or suggest changes to the story. He anticipates publishing his story maybe mid next month.

Source: Slash Gear

‘MST3K’ raises about US$5.8 million, becomes biggest crowdfunded video project to date

When Mystery Science Theater 3000 crowdfunded its revival, there was an inkling that it would be big. And yes, it was big indeed. The show that makes fun of bad movies has become the biggest crowdfunded video project to date after raising nearly US$5.8 million through Kickstarter. They beat out Veronica Mars movie’s $5.7 million. According to Engadget, it has also raised $600,000 outside of Kickstarter. The result? You’ll get 14 new MST3K episodes (including a holiday special) in 2016.

Source: Engadget

Duffle Pack 1.0 helps you lug around your gear

Venque, a Kickstarter-born company and known to make convertible bags, is out with a new multi-functional bag that you can take on the road or in the gym. The Duffle Pack 1.0 makes use of the company’s signature Quanta fabric. It also has two handle directions and seat belt-grade straps. It features an external slide-through compartment that you can hook onto your luggage handle for easier transport. As mentioned, this can also work as a gym bag. It has a shoe organizer to fit your footwear or your dirty clothes. This organizer is waterproof, meaning the sweaty gym wear won’t affect the other things inside your bag. The Duffle Pack 1.0 also comes with two straps to convert this duffle bag into a backpack.

The Kickstarter project has already reached its $10,000 goal with 35 days remaining. If you want in on the action though, you must pledge $195 or more to get the Duffle Pack 1.0. Estimated delivery period is in December. They’re also selling a new large volume backpack called the Alpine Rucksack that can even fit your camera in. You have to pledge $185 or more to get one of these.

Source: Kickstarter

ALLDOCK charging dock takes care of all your charging needs

You probably have more than one phone, a tablet, and maybe even a smartwatch and fitness tracker. And maybe you’re having trouble looking for power points to plug them into because other members of your family have multiple gadgets they need to charge, too. That’s where the new ALLDOCK 2015 charging station could help you out. This new Kickstarter project from Dittrich Design is a universal USB charger that can handle everything from smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, to fitness trackers. It’s compatible with the latest gadgets from popular brands such as Apple, LG, Samsung BlackBerry, and Motorola, to name a few. Plus, even if you have multiple gadgets plugged in, it promises to maintain charging power. It’s said to charge your devices quickly, too—up to 80 percent in less than an hour. It’s made with 100 percent natural bamboo and walnut, so quality is assured.

Their goal is to raise €20,000 and there’s 47 days left to back this project. If this is something you think you might need, drop by the link below to help.

Source: Kickstarter | Via: Android Community