Dot : The Physical Push Notification

A project in Berkeley, CA by Kunal Chaudhary
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Dot uses precise location tracking to make your smartphone’s notifications highly contextual.
Backers: 1714
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $115,402 of $20,000
Dates: Aug 22nd -> Sep 21st (30 days)
Project By: Kunal Chaudhary
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Latest News

$100k, 4200 Dots, 1474 Backers - WE DID IT!

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
25 Days ago our team began this journey huddled around a single computer screen, watching as our Kickstarter pledges trickled in. We are amazed at how far we've come since then. Throughout this campaign, we've greatly appreciated every comment, every... (Read More)

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September 13th - via: scet.berkeley.edu
What if the messages that keep us all checking our smartphones every 5 minutes were much more helpful? (Read More)

Best Kickstarter of the month - August 2016

September 12th - via: androidauthority.com
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--- 100k Stretch Goal: 3 New Colors! ---

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dot should be as customizable as possible. That’s why for our 100k stretch goal, we’ll be offering 3 additional colors: Leaf Green, Tangerine Orange, and Cobalt Blue. We want Dot to look great in your kitchen, garage, bathroom, anywhere! Thanks... (Read More)

--- 75 Stretch Goal COMPLETE ---

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
WE MADE OUR SECOND STRETCH GOAL! So far we've sold close to 3000 units, have over 1000 backers, and still have 15 days to go! Over the past two weeks, many of you have messaged us with excellent ideas about different smart home integrations and use... (Read More)

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September 3rd - via: usatoday.com
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--- 75k Stretch Goal: New White Color! ---

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We want Dot to fit into any part of your environment. As a result, we decided that our 75k stretch goal would be our cool, modern white. Let's rally together and dot everything! After you purchase a Dot during our campaign, we'll send out a survey to... (Read More)

50K STRETCH GOAL COMPLETE - BUTTONS FOR ALL!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This has been amazing experience so far! We want to thank each and every one of you that have contributed to our dream. We sold over 1500 Dots! Each person that contributes to us is a promise on our part to deliver something that is truly unique and... (Read More)

--- 50K STRETCH GOAL : DOT + BUTTON ---

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
If we can reach 50k with your support, we will have enough resources to add a Button to the Dot. With a Button, we will add a whole new set of use cases to our app store, expanding what you can do with a Dot greatly.  (Read More)

FUNDED WITHIN 12 HOURS!!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We want to thank everyone for their support. We couldn't have reached this milestone without you. BUT, we want to keep going. We came to Kickstarter because we wanted to build a large community around Dot. So continue contributing and let's all build... (Read More)

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