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Could the Ligar digital camera resurrect your obsolete vintage film camera? Currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, the device pops onto any film camera with a hot-shoe connection, allowing users to shoot both film and digital images simultaneously.

The Arcos Driver aerospace-grade titanium pocket tool can crack even the most elusive screw. It packs a four-angle articulating head and three-mode ratchet into a 2.5-oz frame. If it ships as built, it might be the last screwdriver you pocket.

A compact, British-designed clamping tool is seeking backing on Kickstarter. The Pocket Grip from MetMo is lightweight, pocket-sized, and inspired by a century-old prototype.

Traditional power meters are mounted on just one bike, limiting their use to that particular vehicle. Such is not the case with the cleat-integrated CycloWatt, however, which can be used with as many road bikes as you can lay your hands on.

As someone who's spent the year living in five countries, I now see why quality luggage is worth the investment. And it's why I'm excited about the debut of this titanium case – which has nearly 2,000 backers. It's also 71% off for a few more hours.

There seems to be an unspoken competition in the everyday-carry (EDC) world right now: who can create the most unique compact knife? Two projects currently on Kickstarter are battling for the attention of EDC enthusiasts.

Pair fresh ingredients with the Nosh One – an AI robo-chef currently on Kickstarter – and the busy professional may never need worry about meals, aside from choosing a recipe from a menu of over 500 dishes spanning 11-plus international cuisines.

Recent advances made in the automotive world have found an unlikely application: a new high-performance portable lantern called the CampLight Pro. And it’s such a cool bit of kit that it could change the way we light the outside of our homes too.

In an era of ultra-thin laptops and lightweight technology, the computer mouse remains one of the last bulky accessories. GoFold is an origami-inspired mouse that snaps from a flat sheet into a full-size device in a second.

"Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" Actually, neither, it's the Ti-RevoBit Ratchet, yet another revolver-inspired multitool. It packs nine handy functions into its titanium body.

Inclement weather, lack of a back yard, or Draconian rules may no longer be barriers to enjoying perfectly cooked meats without constant vigilance. SmoqeX, a countertop-sized 3-in-1 indoor smoker, air fryer and grill is now on Kickstarter.

Small living spaces demand smart solutions, such as beds that don't take up a lot of room. Roll is a full-size bed that quietly disappears in 30 seconds, and it's now available on Kickstarter.