Best New Kickstarters For August 17, 2018
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Best New Kickstarters For August 17, 2018
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Best New Kickstarters For August 17, 2018

5 Cool New Kickstarters You Probably Missed This Week

Kickstarter is a magical place — or it can be, anyway. Worst of all, though, is when great ideas go unnoticed. That means a great product that could have changed lives never gets the funding it deserved — and often for no good reason.

To help avoid those great ideas falling through the cracks, each week we're bringing you handpicked Kickstarters you should know about. Some may have blown through their funding goal already, and some may be struggling, but they're all producing awesome gear that could make your life that much better.

100% Sweat-Proof Dress Shirt 

If you suffer from excess sweating, like 7.8 million other Americans do, and are the type to wear a lot of dress shirts, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of embarrassment due to sweat-stained armpits. Chances are you’ve gone through many shirts over time and are still searching for one that’ll help prevent wet marks and save you discomfort. Meet David Hyde Apparel -- a line of clothing designed to address these very issues by combining moisture wicking fabric with hydrophobic treatments. Made out of luxurious, 2-way stretch, cotton and and eco-friendly hydrophobic solution that repels ALL water, oil, and protein based liquids, this dress shirt is what dreams are made of. Oh, and they’re pretty stylish too. Shirts are currently available in three colors: light blue, white and lavender.

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Solid Titanium Chopsticks

Who doesn’t like to go for sushi every now and then? Ramen, anyone? Ok, so the question bears asking, how many chopsticks have you used and tossed away over the years? I presume the answer is way too many. Because we’re all becoming conscious about the way we consume and waste, the folks at Woerden Designs are rolling out solid, 100% titanium chopsticks -- a welcomed alternative to disposable ones. It’s important to note that not only does the production of traditional wooden chopsticks harm the environment, if you choose to reuse them, they become fertile breeding ground for yucky bacteria. Unlike plastic or rubber chopsticks that produce harmful substances over time and steel ones that may cause allergic reactions and have an unpleasant taste and smell, 100% titanium delivers the best results. It retains the original taste of any food, is safe for use, resistant to corrosion, lightweight and super durable. These feature Japanese style tips, twelve convex grooves for a better grip and an enjoyable culinary experience.

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DanForce G1: The World's First Modular Fashlight

Not your average flashlight, this thing is basically the only tool you really need for an action-packed adventure in the outdoors. The first of its kind, the Danforce is a modular and customizable flashlight that adapts to any lighting situation, so you will never be left in the dark again. First off, you can extend it by adding another battery. This not only provides you with longer range, it also allows you to have up to 10 hours of battery life on full power and boosts the brightness to an impressive 1080 lumens. The extension can be used as emergency power bank, in case your smartphone runs out of power. It features a built-in compass in case you need to know where you’re headed. It also comes with a custom-made bike mount if you’re cycling in the dark, and lantern fitting if you need to light up an entire tent. If this isn’t the holy grail of flashlights, I don’t know what is.

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Daywolf® Titanium Sunglasses

Meet Daywolf eyewear - the makers of “the world’s strongest sunglasses”. Made for performance, these are built out of titanium and are designed to minimize watery eyes during high-speed sports all the super durable construction prevents them from being blown off your face. Practically indestructible, these ultra-sturdy frames can accommodate durable lenses over 2 mm thick and are in the process of being approved as safety glasses. These bad boys sound like they will last a lifetime. I mean, they don’t look half bad either.

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Vector by Anki: A giant roll forward for robot kind.

I’m afraid it’s only a matter of time before we all have little robot friends hanging around the house. This is how it begins. Meet Vector. I still don’t know how I feel about his most remarkable featuring being that “he feels alive”. Kind of gives me the creeps. In case you are intrigued, which I am too, albeit a little weirded out, you and Vector can truly  become the best of buddies it seems. Vector is voice-enabled so you can ask him questions and quiz him about the weather. He can help you stay organized by setting alarms and timers for you and even take photos for you. Kind of disappointed he can't do taxes yet, but we'e getting there.Using sensors, Vector can flawlessly navigate a room, hear what’s going on around him, recognize people and objects and wait for it... find his charger! Yes, that’s right -- he can self-charge. When he feels like he’s running low on power, he’ll just roll over to his charger all on his own. Keep in mind, this is only the beginning.

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