Protect your conversational and visual privacy with world's thinnest Nope Webcam Cover and Nope Sound Blocker.

Protect your conversational and visual privacy with world's thinnest Nope Webcam Cover and Nope Sound Blocker.

Kickstarter Projects Nikhil Kapoor   3:59:00 PM

The latest Nope computer privacy aids have been launched via Kickstarter in the form of a sound blocker and enhanced sliding web cam cover designed for smartphones, laptops and computers.

Anyone can hack into your computer and turn on the camera or microphone without you even knowing it. The only way to guarantee your privacy is to cover the camera  or block your microphone when you are not using it. The company believe that it is your space, so you should be the one to decide when your camera or microphone should be used.

Nope Sound Blocker

The micro electronic circuitry in Nope Sound Blocker forces your device to sense an installed mic. This turns off the device's on board microphones which blocks out sound.

• simple to use 
• Clean minimalist design 
• works with laptops, desktops, smartphones

Nope Webcam Cover

Nope Webcam Cover is just 2 parts and 3M tape.  The mechanism is a slider that runs along the the top and bottom rails. It consists of combination of high grade aluminum for the outer rim and a polymer sheet for the slider.

• World's thinnest (0.3 mm)
• smooth sliding system
• works on almost all devices

It's definitely a neat little setup if you're concerned about the possibility of someone listening in on your conversations or peering through your webcam. But, as with all Kickstarter projects, we'll have to wait until these start shipping to determine the quality of the hardware. There are different packs available, with webcam blockers starting at $10 for a pack of three, or sound blockers starting at $15 for one. Packs with sound block, webcam cover and ringchain holder start at $25. Click here to pre-order it.

Watch the crowdfunding video:

Hang & Roll - A perfect packing organizer for every traveler

Hang & Roll - A perfect packing organizer for every traveler

Kickstarter Projects Nikhil Kapoor   4:32:00 PM

Packing organizers have risen in popularity over the past years, with many traveling folk unable to imagine packing for a trip without them. They allow optimum use of the space in your luggage, keeping everything organized and in place during your travels, and making the task of unpacking and re-packing simple and stress-free. So, Hang & Roll can be the perfect packing organizer for every traveler. 

Hang and Roll is a brand for all persons with a strong desire to explore the world that wishes to have all their personal items clean and organized at all times. Whether you are a casual weekend-traveler, a passionate backpacker or an outdoors enthusiast, this product will help you to turn all your trips into unforgettable experiences. 

It is a travel organizer which combines the functionality of packing cubes and a shelf in the form factor of a tool roll. 

Hang & Roll Features :

• Pack in seconds: Packing has never been easier. Just roll up your clothes, put them inside. Save a great deal of time and avoid wrinkles.

• Well-organized: This bag has 8 individual pockets that let you easily access every single item. No more wasted time folding your clothes while traveling.

• Waterproof: Wet clothes? No more! It is made of high-quality fabric, which will let your clothes to stay dry and safe all the time. Forget about stains and liquids.

• Compact: Need more space inside your luggage? The bag design lets you organize and compress your clothes making some extra space.

• Lightweight: It only weights 750 grams (26 ounces) and can easily hold 1 week of clothing! isn't that cool?

• See-through: Every pocket has a transparent slit. So, you can easily see what’s in each pocket.

Hang & Roll company launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and pledged MX$ 1,039,589. The company will start its shipping to all the project backers by the end of this month. To Order(ships only in a few countries) or for more updates about this product one can visit the company website.

(Note 1MX$ = Rs3.30 approx)

Experience the photographic world in 3D with Bevel for $49

Experience the photographic world in 3D with Bevel for $49

Kickstarter Projects Nikhil Kapoor   12:59:00 AM

We all love to click pictures from our cell phones and digital camera's, so that we can hold on the memories, evoke a reaction, show true happiness and yes, our favorite one is to share them with friends on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. In this Hi-Tech world where we enjoy 3D movies and video games then, why should we only limit ourselves to 2D photographs when we can have fun with them in 3D. 

However, like many early technologies, 3D capture devices are mostly too expensive and complicated. But, thanks to Canadian company Matter and Form which is aiming to change this with Bevel, a device that changes your smartphone into a 3D camera. Bevel will also come with a companion app, which will allow users to capture and share these 3D models. 



The reason for which it stands out of the other similar devices is that other 3D attachments/devices create the illusion of 3D by enhancing the depth of an image, but fail to capture a file that you can actually use. You can even use Bevel for 3D printing. This is called as Genuine 3D™ photography.  
Now what does this Genuine 3D™ photography mean?. It means that the photos can be rotated, turned into animated GIFs and viewed from multiple angles. You can also add an image of the background behind the 3D photo.

Bevel uses an eye safe laser light, and the existing camera on your Android or IOS device, to capture photographs in a whole new dimension.

Now let's see how it works?. Simply, plug in the Bevel into the headphone jack of your smartphone or tablet and you are done with the installation of the device. Have an object still for a few seconds and capture the photograph. After clicking the photo, wait for the software to apply sweet filters. Now you are ready to upload the picture on Cashew, which is a free online platform for sharing and uploading 3D work. You can also your photo directly to sites like Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Wordpress blogs, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. or share directly to your contact list.

The company launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund this product and at the time of writing this post, it pledged more than $300,000 with the goal of just $200,000.

Here’s a video that was created to help with crowdfunding the Bevel:

Bear Soles, a premium shoe insole that helps you to stay cozy and warm in the winters

Bear Soles, a premium shoe insole that helps you to stay cozy and warm in the winters

Kickstarter Projects Nikhil Kapoor   6:22:00 PM

Sometimes, we all prefer to wear loafers or shoes without socks, but we all know the problems that we face , and they are chafed and crack skin, diseases like athletes foot, callus, fungal infection and most importantly our feet stinks badly.

But thanks to Honey Soles, a company in New York, which made the shoe insoles which helped us to overcome these problems. Last year, Honey Soles launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter with the slogan "Honey Soles | Transform your shoes. Forget the socks" and successfully pledged $57,791 with goal of just $5,000. Now, they are back again for us with winter stuff i.e, Bear Soles.

So here it goes, the sole of your foot has over 200,000 nerve endings in it, one of the highest concentrations anywhere in the body. And in the winter, the ground can be up to 10 degrees colder than the air temperature. Keeping your feet warm has the highest impact on keeping the rest of your body warm.

By, adding a sheepskin layer(i.e. Bear Soles) to the bottom of your shoes works much like the insulation you may find in your home. Cold air is kept out. A microclimate is created around your skin that retains the body’s natural temperature. Bear Soles are made of natural, fine grain, Australian sheepskin. One of the softest and most indulgent available on the market today.

They are very easy to use, simply remove your current shoe insoles and insert the bear insoles. It also has remarkable advantages over normal insoles such as repels growth of fungus and bacteria, durable and shock absorbing, keeps your feet warm in cold weather and won't overheat while indoors, grooved base design which helps Bear Soles stable in the shoes and lastly, supportive & contoured design which means they’re engineered to help with things like posture, alignment and arch support. 

After rigorously using Bear Soles for weeks or months, If you see your Bear Soles beginning to get dirty, simply remove them from your shoes and treat the wool with a brush or comb.
Honey Soles launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund this product and at the time of writing this post, it pledged more than $20K with the goal of just $5,000. 
Click Here to pre-order the Bear Soles.