Kickstarter

Former Mozilla CTO forced to refund backers and cancel successful Kickstarter project

Another smart device folding under the pressures of IoT.

On Jun 9, 2016

With ‘Burning the Light,’ Quincy Jones talks life, death, and everything in between

‘Can you ever really process your dreams coming true?’

On Jun 3, 2016 by Audra Schroeder

American Sign Language production of ‘Spring Awakening’ is crowdfunding a performance at the Tonys

Deaf West Theatre wants to bring an American Sign Language performance to the 2016 Tony Awards.

On May 30, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Can someone explain how this Kickstarter for metal balls raised $500,000?

WTF?

On May 20, 2016 by Miles Klee

This explosive bike alarm will leave thieves running for the hills

The ultimate bike security system.

On May 16, 2016 by Mike Wehner

Are Men OK? Manpoo edition

Idaho company Kickstarts manly shampoo for manly dudes.

On May 12, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

HBO releases powerful teaser for Quincy Jones’s standup special

From Kickstarter to HBO, it’s been one wild ride.

On May 9, 2016 by Audra Schroeder

The man who Kickstarted his way to 30 days in a haunted clown motel

Christopher Sebela thought even as a joke it was a terrible idea. His backers disagreed, to the tune of $10,666. Then things got really weird.

On May 1, 2016 by Jennifer Swann

You too can play the ‘woman card,’ with this Trump-inspired deck

Turns out everybody wants to play the woman card.

On Apr 29, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara

Retro gaming publishing project Boss Fight Books hits it big on Kickstarter

If you’re passionate about retro games, you might swoon over Boss Fight Books.

On Apr 28, 2016 by Colette Bennett

‘Dark Souls: The Board Game’ shatters Kickstarter goal in 3 minutes

People love the sweet, sweet pain of ‘Dark Souls’

On Apr 20, 2016 by Imad Khan

Controversial bully shaming database loses Kickstarter but will launch anyway

Prominent anti-abuse activists have raised questions about the site’s goals and methods.

On Apr 15, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

Weed-smoking Brooklyn wizard wants you to join him on his chill quest

He’s no Harry Potter—and that’s a good thing.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Feliks Garcia

Bento Lab wants to let DNA enthusiasts test their genetic code at home

Who needs 23andMe?

On Mar 31, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

Chicago’s most chaotic standup show is crowdfunding a TV pilot

‘Late Late Breakfast’ is on its way to the small small screen.

On Mar 31, 2016 by David Britton