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 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
A four-color 3D printer that switches filaments in under 1 second with zero waste and no prime tower — CMYK-style multicolor printing at 500%+ the speed of competitors.
Creality SPARKX i8: The Fastest, Most Filament-Efficient Four-Color 3D Printer · by Creality SPARKX
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
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
A modular accessory ecosystem for the GPD WIN Max 3 that snaps on active cooling, rugged armor, and multi-port power in one unified upgrade.
GPD WIN Max 3 The All-in-One Accessory Ecosystem · by WIN Battery