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Beni: the $800 robot dog camera that jumps and follows you
gadgets2 days ago

Beni: the $800 robot dog camera that jumps and follows you

The Verge tests Mondo Robotics’ Beni, a two‑legged robot dog that can run up to 18 mph, jump about 10 inches, follow you or a pet, and film in 4K HDR (with options for 3K60 or 1080p60+). It’s Kickstarter‑priced around $600 with an $800 full retail tag, controllable via app joysticks or a wrist controller, and capable of following from behind, orbiting, or snapping ahead like a drone. The robot is reportedly sturdy and rebound-capable after crashes, but the demo also shows some alignment issues and potential timing risks for fall shipping. If production stays on track, Beni could be a fun, capable camera‑bot with future add‑ons (treat‑tosser, dock charge) and modular accessories; otherwise it remains a promising prototype with uncertain delivery.

via The Verge|
#4k-video#beni#gadgets
Project Phoenix Gets New Life, Targeting 2031 Release After 18-Year Wait
technology3 days ago

Project Phoenix Gets New Life, Targeting 2031 Release After 18-Year Wait

RPG Project Phoenix, the crowdfunded JRPG by CIA, Inc. that raised over $1 million in 2013, has released its first update in seven years. Director Hiroaki Yura apologizes for the long silence, explains past delays (2015 and 2018) and says Kickstarter funds were used to support Phoenix rather than personal gain. The update includes a rough Nobuo Uematsu main theme and a short gameplay prototype, with production now targeted to finish by the end of 2031 and a release date to be announced afterward.

via Kotaku|
#2031#delay#jrpg
Night City’s dice-drive Cyberpunk TCG aims for rapid, tactical duels
games4 days ago

Night City’s dice-drive Cyberpunk TCG aims for rapid, tactical duels

A hands-on preview of the unreleased Cyberpunk 2077 TCG by WeirdCo highlights fast, 20-minute matches built around 40–50 card decks (no more than three copies of a card) and three Legends. The game uses a dice-driven system (D4–D20) that starts a round clock when rolled; when a player hits seven gigs, they win, with sudden death at eight. Resources (eddies) and selling unused cards add depth, while artwork pulls from CD Projekt Red’s Night City vault and color-codes decks by skill trees. The reviewer praises the streamlined text, sharp visuals, and tournament-friendly structure, and plans to dive back in when the game launches later this year.

via Kotaku|
#cyberpunk-2077#games#kickstarter
Flipper One: a pocket cyberdeck aimed at turning networks into a personal PC
technology1 month ago

Flipper One: a pocket cyberdeck aimed at turning networks into a personal PC

Flipper, the company behind Flipper Zero, unveiled Flipper One, a compact RK3576-powered network multitool that doubles as a mini PC. It aims to fix usability issues seen in tiny Linux boxes with a D-pad UI, potential Flipper OS and app store, and support for multiple user profiles. The device promises Wi‑Fi 6E, Ethernet, and 5G via modules (M.2, eSIM, or SIM), plus a PCIe expansion slot, and is sized around one-and-a-half fists. It’s not for sale yet but is expected to launch on Kickstarter later this year with a target price around $350. Flipper positions the One as a more open, configurable “cyberdeck” companion to Flipper Zero.

via Gizmodo|
#cyberdeck#flipper#flipper-one
Kickstarter scrubs new mature-content rules after Stripe pressure
tech1 month ago

Kickstarter scrubs new mature-content rules after Stripe pressure

Kickstarter has scrapped its newly introduced mature-content guidelines and restored an earlier version after backlash, noting that the rule changes were influenced by Stripe’s compliance requirements and that it has advocated for creators with Stripe; the company says it will continue pushing for flexibility and clarity while creators still face Stripe’s rules.

via The Verge|
#kickstarter#mature-content#payments
Kickstarter Reverses NSFW Rules, But Stripe Can Still Pause Approved Campaigns
news1 month ago

Kickstarter Reverses NSFW Rules, But Stripe Can Still Pause Approved Campaigns

Kickstarter has rolled back its controversial NSFW guidelines after revealing they were largely driven by Stripe’s compliance rules. The company’s COO said Stripe’s separate requirements shape how money moves and can suspend campaigns mid-funding, leaving creators’ funds in limbo. The platform has returned to a narrow policy banning pornography and illegal content, but notes that Stripe can still suspend campaigns even after Kickstarter approves them. Stripe did not comment.

via Kotaku|
#crowdfunding#kickstarter#news
Kickstarter clamps down on sexual-pleasure rewards
technology1 month ago

Kickstarter clamps down on sexual-pleasure rewards

The Verge reports Kickstarter has tightened its rules to ban rewards described as providing sexual pleasure, allowing pleasure only if the product isn’t designed for insertion or penetration. The move signals a return to stricter moderation after a more permissive stance in 2019, reigniting debate over censorship in the sex-toy industry and how platforms govern content.

via The Verge|
#crowdfunding#kickstarter#platform-governance
Viperpod: The Ground-Free Tripod That Hangs Anywhere
technology2 months ago

Viperpod: The Ground-Free Tripod That Hangs Anywhere

Silence Corner’s Viperpod is a carbon‑fiber tripod with a built‑in hook system and an external flip center column, enabling camera mounting from railings, doorways, or branches while still functioning as a traditional tripod with an Arca‑Swiss head. The Standard model weighs 2.55 lb, folds to 17.7 in, reaches 61.8 in, and supports 17.6 lb; the Light variant is lighter with a lower load. Both ship to backers in September 2026. The Kickstarter has already surpassed its $10k goal with 79 backers, and early-bird prices start at $279 (Light) and $309 (Standard).

via PetaPixel|
#kickstarter#photography-gear#silence-corner
Mina the Hollower Goes Gold as Switch 2 Version Heads Toward Launch
gaming2 months ago

Mina the Hollower Goes Gold as Switch 2 Version Heads Toward Launch

Mina the Hollower has officially gone gold; Yacht Club Games announced the milestone alongside an update that the Kickstarter-funded title, which was delayed from last Halloween, has begun the submissions process with first-party partners. A specific release date hasn’t been shared yet, but the team says updates will come soon and the game will be released on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

via Nintendo Everything|
#gaming#kickstarter#mina-the-hollower
Kickstarter Cash Allegedly Spent on Private Chefs and Collectibles in Ashes of Creation Scandal
gaming2 months ago

Kickstarter Cash Allegedly Spent on Private Chefs and Collectibles in Ashes of Creation Scandal

A Kotaku report, drawing on a detailed YouTube investigation by NefasQS, alleges Intrepid Studios CEO Steven Sharif and his husband used $3.2 million in Kickstarter funds to finance a lavish lifestyle—paying a private chef, buying historical curios and trading-card items, andRouting funds to other vendors—linked to the couple’s San Diego mansion; these claims surface amid a highly public legal dispute following Ashes of Creation’s Steam removal, with questions about the ledger’s accuracy and completeness remaining unresolved.

via Kotaku|
#ashes-of-creation#gaming#intrepid-studios
BlackBerry-inspired Titan 2 Elite launches on Kickstarter at $389 with Android 16
technology3 months ago

BlackBerry-inspired Titan 2 Elite launches on Kickstarter at $389 with Android 16

Unihertz launched the Titan 2 Elite on Kickstarter starting at $389. The BlackBerry-inspired phone features a 4.03-inch square 120 Hz AMOLED display, a backlit physical keyboard, a programmable side button, and offers two color options (black or orange). Specs include a Dimensity-based processor, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, a 4050 mAh battery, USB‑C, and Android 16. Unihertz promises five years of OS updates and security patches through 2031, with backers expected to start shipping in June. The campaign has already raised over $2M, signaling strong early interest.

via Liliputing|
#android-16#keyboard-phone#kickstarter
Titan 2 Elite Kickstarter Brings Back a BlackBerry‑Style Keyboard to Android
technology3 months ago

Titan 2 Elite Kickstarter Brings Back a BlackBerry‑Style Keyboard to Android

Unihertz's Titan 2 Elite, a BlackBerry‑style Android phone with a full backlit QWERTY keyboard, launched on Kickstarter and already surpassed its goal with over $2.1M from thousands of backers for both standard and Pro versions. It features a 4.03-inch AMOLED display, dual 50MP rear and 32MP front cameras, 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage (expandable to 2TB via microSD), dual SIM/eSIM, 5G, and Android 16 with five years of updates. Early bird pricing starts at $396 (standard) or $486 (Pro), with estimated ship dates of June 2026 (standard) and October 2026 (Pro) after certifications from Google, FCC, and EU/UK/Japan authorities.

via CNET|
#android#kickstarter#qwerty-keyboard
Cyberpunk Trading Card Game explodes on Kickstarter, topping £2.7m
gaming3 months ago

Cyberpunk Trading Card Game explodes on Kickstarter, topping £2.7m

CD Projekt Red and WeirdCo's Cyberpunk Trading Card Game drew a rapid Kickstarter crowd, blasting past a £75k goal to over £2.7m as backers buy starter decks and a mega-bundle; the first set spotlights Cyberpunk 2077 characters and the second will pull from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, with gameplay mixing dice and cards in a MTG-like experience.

via Eurogamer|
#cd-projekt-red#cyberpunk-2077#cyberpunk-trading-card-game