Bleeding-edge cool stuff you can back right now — the genuinely novel inventions we've spotted on crowdfunding, before they hit the mainstream. Not on Amazon yet.
These are live crowdfunding campaigns — you're backing a project, not buying a finished product, so check delivery dates and risks on the campaign page. We don't earn commission on these; they're here because they're cool.
A 230g pocket-sized camera that switches instantly between handheld and self-flying drone modes with 17.5-stop dynamic range and a 3-axis gimbal.
HOVERAir VERSA: This Pocket Camera Can Fly · by HOVERAir
A solar-paneled e-bike with a beefy 150 N·m mid-drive motor that can go a full month without plugging in — just ride under the sun.
PHOSGO Go5 Ultra - World's First Solar E-Bike · by Phosgo
An AI-powered countertop cooking robot that uses computer vision to identify your ingredients and autonomously cooks restaurant-quality meals without any input beyond loading the food.
wan AIChef ultra - The World's First AI Chef that Sees, Thinks & Cooks · by wanaichef
A full-fat gaming PC crammed into a handheld with a swappable 97Wh battery and an OLED screen — this is the Steam Deck's overclocked fever dream.
GPD WIN Max 3 Removable Battery High Refresh Rate OLED Handheld Gaming Laptop · by GPD HK
One garment shapeshifts into a jacket, backpack, travel pillow, oversized carry pouch, and utility vest — with 8 pockets and weather resistance down to -15°C.
5 in 1 Convertible Jacket, Backpack, Pillow, Holder, Utility · by Krideas
Transforms any car into a modern smart cockpit with wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, AI controls, and split-screen navigation — no new car required.
HERMIX PAD:Automotive-Grade Smart Display for Every Journey · by hermixpad
A portable device that uses computer vision to professionally grade coins in just 15 minutes via Wi-Fi — bringing numismatic authentication to your kitchen table.
QCG OCS200 - Computer Coin Grading Machine · by QCG
AI-native earbuds that act as a hands-free agent layer across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini — capturing meetings and pushing tasks forward by voice.
viaim Rise: AI Agent Earbuds for ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini · by viaim