From an open-source digital assistant in a speaker that will make you forget Alexa and Siri to a build-it-yourself cardboard midi keyboard that makes making music a truly creative experience, this week’s new Kickstarter projects are sensational!
Mycroft Mark II: The Open Voice Assistant
Sneak preview, launches Thursday! A voice assistant with privacy at its core.
#PapierMachine Vol.0 : the interactive electronic paper toy
“An expedition into the invisible aesthetics of circuits.” Beautifully done.
ARC: The Ultimate Minimal, Dimmable LED Bulb
Everyone’s going LED, but why are the bulbs still so ugly?
Livin – Shower, redesigned in a smart way.
Warm up your shower using your phone. Hit “pause” while you suds up.
FITT360 – 360° Neckband Wearable Camera
Three built-in HD cameras shoot surround video, stealthily.
DUSK – A clock that frames the sky
This analog clock fades to black along with the day.
DIY Cardboard Musical Keyboard Kit KAMI-OTO
Just launched! Cardboard + gadgets = super-trendy.
Ken Denmead
Ken is a husband and father from the San Francisco Bay Area, where he works as civil engineer. He became the Publisher of GeekDad in 2007, and the owner in 2010. He also wrote the NYT bestselling GeekDad series of project books for parents and kids to share.
