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Spor: Changing how we power devices

Spor: Changing how we power devices

June 25, 2014 · 4 minutes · 2 photos

David Hunt and his co-founders at Spor are pursuing a big vision. They’re changing how devices are powered.

I recently had an opportunity to chat with David about the company as well as the successes and challenges they’ve met along the way.…

ANTVR – a VR Headset for Gaming

ANTVR – a VR Headset for Gaming

May 14, 2014 · 1 minute

ANTVR KIT just launched on Kickstarter with a gamer-centric take on virtual reality headsets. Besides a headset with 1.3 megapixel display per eye and a 100° diagonal field of view, ANTVR creates an enhanced experience for VR gaming by including a multi-function…

Defining Novena, our Very Own Laptop Computer

Defining Novena, our Very Own Laptop Computer

May 05, 2014 · 7 minutes

The following is a guest post by Sean “xobs” Cross, one of the two co-creators of the Novena open source laptop.

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Many products are hammered into existence by a cadre of project managers, focus groups and user studies. This process is…

Piper is like dropcam but without monthly fees (review)

Piper is like dropcam but without monthly fees (review)

February 18, 2014 · 4 minutes · 4 photos

We just got our Piper, a home security device that combines an IP camera and various sensors into an attractive form factor and provides smartphone-based controls and an easy-to-use rules engine with push, SMS and phone call notifications. We covered Piper previously…

Marc Barros Launches Moment (interview and video)

Marc Barros Launches Moment (interview and video)

January 14, 2014 · 5 minutes

Today, Marc Barros (who has written extensively on the topic of hardware startups) is launching Moment on Kickstarter, a high-quality lens accessory that works with most smartphones and includes an innovative adapter design that allows it to be used with or without…

The innovation advantage of being in China

The innovation advantage of being in China

November 25, 2013 · 2 minutes

In software the key to innovation is rapid iteration. That’s much more challenging with hardware, and working remotely with a Chinese manufacturer has been excruciating at times. You discuss a change, then wait days or weeks to see the results. Skype and…

Check out HAXLR8R’s Latest Batch of Hardware Startups

Check out HAXLR8R’s Latest Batch of Hardware Startups

November 24, 2013 · 3 minutes

Here’s a run-down of the latest batch of HAXLR8R companies that made their debut last week. We’ve already written about Roadie Tuner, currently live on Kickstarter, but there are a ton of other great companies spanning wearables, gaming, entertainment and medical devices.…

Poppy in production

Poppy in production

November 20, 2013 · 3 minutes · 10 photos

I’m in China visiting our factory as we begin production of Poppy, our inexpensive and battery-free gadget that turns your iPhone into a 3D video recording and playback device. We have been working on this for almost a year now, and raised…