The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. BioLite New York City-based outdoor energy startup BioLite recently released a FirePit that lets you enjoy the warmth, smell, and feel of a wood-burning fire without any smoke. The […]
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A popular Kickstarter alum is making vintage-inspired sunglasses out of recycled plastic for under $70 — here’s what we thought
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Sunski Facebook Sunski, a popular sunglasses brand and Kickstarter-alum, is now making sunglasses out of recycled plastics. You can see all the company styles here, ranging from $ […]
Kickstarter Patron aims to generate larger pledges for creators
Kickstarter is piloting a program that will match up companies, organizations and institutions with projects that need more substantial funding, TechCrunch reports. It’s called Kickstarter Patrons and the nonprofit and for-profit groups selected to take part will be required to provide multiple pledges each worth $ 1,000 or more. Kickstarter will select the Patrons and […]
The simple mathematical system I used to help people raise over $3 million on Kickstarter in the last few years
Carl Court/Getty Images Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and other crowdfunding platforms have become a popular way to launch products online. Author Will Russell makes a living helping people fund campaigns on these crowdfunding sites. Russell says that an effective campaign comes down to a great idea and simple math. Gone are the days when an entrepreneur can […]
Kickstarter Product Lets You Swing Through the Air Like Spider-Man and Will Possibly Kill You
Have you ever wanted to swing through the air like radioactive superhero Spider-Man? What about death – are you interested in that? A new Spider-Man Kickstarter product might give you the chance to achieve both of those dreams! I’m at a bit of a loss here. There’s a new Kickstarter page for something called “Air-Ropes: […]
The exquisite torture of Kickstarter exclusives
A month or so ago, I discovered a project on Kickstarter that made my heart ache with desire. It was a tabletop game called The Wilson Wolfe Affair by Simulacra Games, which is unlike any other I’ve seen. Each “game” is really a crate full of 1930s cartoon memorabilia, which contain clues and hidden secrets […]
16 cool and innovative gifts you first saw on Kickstarter
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Kickstarter has propelled thousands of products from pipe dreams to real objects that you can actually buy. Some of the fully funded projects have incredible success and become household names […]
The IndieBeat: Desert Child storms Kickstarter with hoverbikes and ramen
The last month has bombarded us with huge games like Super Mario Odyssey, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, and Call of Duty: WWII. But away from all the internet buzz, triple-A budgets, and million-dollar TV spots, there are tons of worthwhile projects and weird games out there by independent developers, looking to raise funds on Kickstarter or […]
Relic Hunters Legend seeks Kickstarter treasure for its shooter RPG
Relic Hunters Legend mashes up online four-player shooters with role-playing games, and it’s got a cheeky colorful style that looks like it would be comfortable on Cartoon Network. Developer Rogue Snail launched its Kickstarter campaign today, and it plans to release on PC, Mac, and Linux in 2018, with possible console debuts later on. Relic […]
This innovative Kickstarter product will keep your open bottles of wine fresh for up to a week
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Amazon Have you ever paused before opening a nice bottle of wine because you know that if you can’t finish it, the rest of the bottle is going […]