[ad_1] You have to manually control the temperature through a mobile app, but Sony hopes to deliver an automatic mode through a future update. And no, you don’t have to worry about charging it mid-day. Sony expects a full 24 hours out of a single charge, and two hours of charging through USB-C should be […]
Category: crowdfunding
Epic will cover refunds for unhappy ‘Shenmue 3’ backers
[ad_1] If you do pick the PC version, you’ll have the option of getting a Steam key on top of the EGS release. You should see a similar approach for other titles going forward. Tim Sweeney has promised that Epic will either ensure refunds for crowdfunded games that go EGS-exclusive or “coordinate” with people at […]
Drone motors make wonderfully grungy synth music
[ad_1] If this was all the Motor Synth did, it would still be pretty impressive — if a bit one dimensional. Gamechanger has another trick up its sleeve though: reflective discs that sit on top of each motor. Those discs have patterns painted on them, and as they spin under a light inside, the black […]
Adorable internet-connected bunny Nabaztag is being resurrected
[ad_1] The original design team, Violet, decided last year to resurrect Nabaztag in time for Maker Faire Paris. The project received so much interest and acclaim that it’s now bringing Nabaztag back to life for the general population with a Raspberry Pi-based kit that will breathe new life into your original device — you’ll just […]
Crowdfunded ‘Outer Wilds’ drops Steam for Epic Store exclusivity
[ad_1] Not surprisingly, some backers are upset. The timed exclusive has been likened to a “bait and switch” or even false advertising — players expected a Steam release and now won’t get it until months later at best. Some have said they’ll seek refunds, while others are more concerned about the implications of releasing the […]
FTC sues ‘iBackPack’ founder for deceiving crowdfunding backers
[ad_1] The FTC first began investigating iBackPack following a spate of complaints from consumers who supported the project on crowdfunding platforms. Despite a significant amount of funding that exceeded goals set by Monahan, the project missed its promised delivery date, initially set for September 2016. While Monahan assured backers the product was still in the […]
Indiegogo will ban fundraising for anti-vaccination projects
[ad_1] It’s not the first fundraising site to crack down. GoFundMe announced a similar ban in late March. However, Indiegogo’s move leaves anti-vaccination activists without another major source of income. This comes on top of another effort where Amazon pulled this latest documentary’s predecessor from Prime Video after an outcry. In all these cases, there’s […]
PayPal and GoFundMe cut off donations to militia detaining migrants
[ad_1] The group has been accused of not only detaining migrants at gunpoint, violating citizen’s arrest limits, but of impersonating law enforcement. Mark Cheney, who describes himself as a commander for UCP, denied that the group had used online donations for weapons. However, he acknowledged that the cutoff “killed” the group’s resources — it’s scrambling […]
Crowdfunded Nanoloop synth doesn’t need a Game Boy to make beats
[ad_1] This version replaces on-screen visuals with LEDs, and runs on either a pair of AAA batteries (for 50-plus hours) or a micro USB connection. A microSD slot is available to help you store your projects, and 3.5mm inputs and outputs help it sync with MIDI gear in addition to analog fare. The project has […]
Meizu says its port-free Zero phone was a failed marketing stunt
[ad_1] Fans’ reaction to Wong’s statement is mostly along the lines of “you shouldn’t be so direct,” with a couple others adding that they were disappointed by what he said. Wong’s seemingly laid-back attitude also reinforces the observation that large companies have been abusing crowdfunding platforms just to get some buzz, rather than genuinely seeking […]