When it comes to childhood education, technology has emerged as the modern equivalent of home economics. It’s a skill everyone […]
This Smart eBoard Helps Your Posture And Can Brake and Accelerate
Skateboarding has been a popular way to get around for decades. However, one of the biggest hurdles for people looking […]
Crowdfunded Scuba Diving Gear Lets You Explore Underwater Without A Tank
Scuba diving is an excellent way to explore the ocean depths. However, it’s a complex activity which requires users to […]
An Electric Bike That Goes 12 mph and Fits In A Backpack
When people think of an electric bike, they often think of clunky equipment with the added heft of a battery […]
New Instant Camera Is Also A Hybrid Digital Camera
Can we all agree on the reason why instant film cameras have been making a comeback is because of Instagram? […]
Submersible Underwater Drone Shatters Its Crowdfunding Goal
When it comes to outdoor recreation, there’s plenty of devices and drones out there which let you capture the action […]
The World’s First Smart Boat Can Transform Into A Backpack, A Sailing Boat and More
When it comes to boating, there’s no shortage of options and activities for fun on the open seas. Sailing, kayaking, […]
Kickstarter To Help Creators’ New Technology And Design Projects
It wouldn’t be too untoward to say that we talk a lot about Kickstarter projects. The crowdfunding site has featured […]
LAB-BOX Is Making the Darkroom Portable For Traditional Photography
Since the 1800’s, photography has been a field of interest for many across the globe. It has enabled people to […]
The Urban GC1 Bike Is Made (Almost) Entirely Out of Paper
Thought that paper swan you made was complex? Maybe it was, but your origami chops are not high-level enough until […]
A New Poker AI Is Playing Pros And Winning
As more companies implement AI into their various devices, the practice has undergone extensive criticism over the limitations of conventional […]
The All-Wheel-Drive Skateboard That Just Raised $1.3M On Indiegogo
When it comes to living in the city, there is no shortage of ways to get around; ride sharing, public transit, cars […]
Are Paper Coloring Books & Classic Crayons Dead? This Guy Thinks So.
Coloring books have seen an odd surge in popularity in recent years. Some people use them to find their inner zen, […]
Things I Learned For Free From YouTube Creator Academy
YouTube: The most democratic video platform ever. Make a great video, and they will come, or so the theory goes. […]
Finally, A Smartwatch That’s Also A Walkie Talkie
Originally, the Apple Watch was supposed to come with a walkie-talkie messaging option, “for a fun alternative to a phone […]
New Bike Tires That Don’t Get Flat And Don’t Need Air
When it comes to cycling, whether you have a high-end ride or cheap beater, bike tires are most often the […]
Stealth Has A New Way To Exercise Your Core While Playing Video Games
The American College of Sports Medicine, working with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, found in a […]
Westworld: What You Should Know Now That Addiction Is Inevitable
Season 4 of Silicon Valley is still months away, and the return of Game of Thrones is even farther off. […]
5 Bodacious Backpacks That Do Much More Than Hold Stuff
Backpacks are evolving quickly. They used to be accessories meant simply to carry things around. Then they became fashion statements […]
This Chessboard Moves Pieces On Its Own So You Can Play Anybody In The World Or Nobody
If you’ve ever seen the movie Harry Potter, then you’re probably familiar with Wizard’s Chess; the game where the pieces […]
The Ecomo Water Bottle Tells You How Dirty Your Water Is And Filters It
We’re increasingly trusting of technology to keep us safe; from products like the Allergy Amulet protecting us from peanuts, to the […]
A Machine That Lets You Control Your Dreams: The Lucid Dreamer
“I was walking along a shoreline together with my mother. The weather was nice; the wind was blowing and I […]
A Chat With The Inventor of The Oak Bottle, “The World’s Fastest Aging Vessel”
The premise is simple: the Oak Bottle accelerates the oak aging process, without the use of a big ol’ barrel. The […]
BMW Says Motorcycle Helmets Will Be “Superfluous” With Their Future Safety Technology
Last week, BMW unveiled its latest concept at the BMW Group Future Experience event in Los Angeles. It was a […]
Hinge Is Now A Dating App For People Who Are Sick Of Swiping
If you’re looking for a real, lasting relationship, Tinder may not be your best bet. The people behind the dating app, Hinge, […]
Toyota Is Making Robot Companions; Should We Bring Back Tamagotchi?
Remember the days of the Tamagotchi, where children were introduced to companionship and parenting in the form of a handheld digital gadget? Now, […]
Now You Can Live Preview Tattoos On Your Skin With Your Smartphone
If the thought of getting a tattoo scares you, I don’t blame you—there’s so much that can go wrong. Even […]
Human-Grade Custom Dog Food Startup Ollie Raises $4.4M
Last week, we took a look at a service that provides dog houses on demand, so you can spend more […]
This Luxury Tent Goes Up Anywhere And Only Costs $100K
The Autonomous Tent Co makes semi-permanent structures that can be disassembled without leaving a trace. Two days to build, $100K … and you’ve got a kind of glamping that puts a cabin in the woods to shame.
Color.Works Turns Photos To Wall Art Containing Thousands Of Crayons
On-demand artwork is nothing new. From caricature sketch artists in the park to paintings-from-photos services online, it’s a rather well-worn […]
Bucket List App BUCKiTDREAM Just Raised $1 Million To Help Us Live Our Lists
We all have a bucket list of the things we want to do and see before we kick the bucket […]
We Really Want To Ride This All-Terrain Hoverboard With A Fat Middle Wheel
There are a kinds of get-around gadgets on the market today, from basic (flammable?) hoverboards to skateboards that want you to feel […]
At Long Last, A Smart Bra To Optimize Exercise (And Other Things)
Fitness trackers are everywhere and while many attach to clothes, the future of wearables will definitely see a lot more […]
If You Need A 29-Pocket Jacket With 2 Laptop Compartments, You’re In Luck
The latest addition to the SCOTTeVEST line has launched and its a jacket that might be trying to kill the backpack. The OTG is kinda OMG.
DIY Lego Drones Are Officially A Thing
Using Lego blocks to build a model of the Starship Enterprise is something a lot of us nerds have either […]
The New GoPro Hero 5 4K Water-Resistant Cameras Are Worth A Look
After nearly two years since announcing the Hero 4, GoPro has just launched the GoPro Hero 5 Black and the (smaller) GoPro […]
A Keurig for Cannabis: Pod Goes In, Vapor Comes Out
CannaKorp, Inc. is a Stoneham, Massachusetts-based technology start-up company focused on simplifying and improving the experience for medical cannabis patients. […]
Welcome The 1st Generation of eSports Trainers, They’re In With a Bang Not a Click
Since the launch of Twitch in 2011, and the massive popularity of eSports (competitive, cash-generating gaming for the layman) through […]
A Fidget Cube Is On Track To Raise Over $4 Million on Kickstarter
Fidget Cube is a freaking brilliant product. It’s for antsy people (from Antsy Labs) who incessantly click pens, bounce their […]
5 New Instant Cameras You Can Buy Now To Feed Your Nostalgia
Remember the original Polaroid instant cameras? You would snap a photo, the camera would momentarily whir and grind, then it […]
Monkii Bars 2, A Workout That Fits In A Pocket, Raised Millions in Crowdfunding
When you think of working out your entire body, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you’re probably […]
Anglr Is A Fishing Fitbit For Your Rod, Automatically Recording Fishing Stats
Anglers have always had the option of recording fishing stats—number of catches, locations, etc.—in manual logs. The process is a tremendous […]
A New Fitness Wearable That Coaches You In Real Time As You Run
In the past, both athletes and consumers had to pay pretty extravagant fees for coaching and personal training. Thanks to […]
Our Favorite Tech From the 2016 Rio Olympics: The Cool, The Clever & The Ridiculous
Olympic athletes, coaches and brands, have a long history of generating new, exciting technology. For instance, the first Nike running shoes […]
Nano Drone Review: MOTA JETJAT ULTRA
I’m not a drone guy, per se. I mean, I think they’re really cool, and I’ve always wanted one. But […]
The Levitating Cocktail Glass Cleared Its Kickstarter Goal
Looking for new ways to take your drinking experiences to the next level? Looking for something a little extra to […]
5 Smartphone Camera Lenses To Make Your Phone Photos Pop
One of the great things about smartphones today is that you always have a camera on hand no matter where […]
The Future Of Earbuds and Headphones Might Be No Earbuds and Headphones At All
In the early 2000s, a new type of headphones began to appear—headphones that played music via the user’s bones. At the […]
IOFIT Smart Shoes & App Are Designed To Fix Your Golf Swing
Golf is a notoriously fickle game, with success or failure often decided by the most miniscule measurements. If the angle […]
This Wooden Puzzle Book Makes You Solve A Puzzle To Turn Each Page
You know exactly how puzzling books can be if you’ve ever tried reading Gravity’s Rainbow (or anything else by Thomas […]
2 Photography Apps That Help Plan The Perfect Pic By Assessing The Conditions
Whether you’re a hobbyist or a pro, these photography apps can help you plan the perfect pic by analyzing the sun, the moon, the weather and the sky.
New Tech For Dogs: Startups To Help Monitor, Feed, Pamper & Play With Your Pooch
Buddy – The Dog Collar Re-imagined Wearables aren’t just for humans. CES 2016 saw a burst in popularity for pet wearables. At the event […]
These App-Connected Vibrating Dance Shoes Actually Teach You To Dance
So you think you can’t dance? What if a new pair of smart shoes could give you dance lessons through their app? These smart dance shoes claim to teach everything from salsa to hip-hop, and they do so with vibrating sensors and tutorials on a connected app.
Science Says Video Games Like Grand Theft Auto Can Actually Make Us Better Drivers
Do you want your kids playing hours of video games? According to science, action-style games improve hand-eye coordination and make players better drivers in the long run.
Interviewing Founder Kevin Halsall of Ogo, The Hands-Free Self-Balancing Wheelchair
This week we chat with Kevin Halsall, the founder of Ogo Technology and the inventor of a hands-free self-balancing wheelchair inspired by a Segway. The Ogo is taking crowfunding by storm and could be life-changing for people with disabilities. Plus, it’s just fun.
People Are Charging $25/hr As Pokémon Go “Tutors” & “Trainers”
Everybody please welcome the fresh new wave of Pokémontrepreneurs: Skype-Based Pokémon Go Tutors & Trainers. Sorry, give me a minute. I […]
Lifebeam Vi Wraps Kickstarter As The Most Well-Funded Fitness Wearable Ever
Reaching a crowdfunding goal isn’t always easy, but there are some campaigns that do make their goals, and then some. Today […]
Review: TRACKS Running App, An Alien Invasion Storyline Soundtrack for Your Jogs
As an avid runner, I’m always on the lookout for apps that will improve the quality of my exercise excursions, which […]
6 Products & Startups All Wine Lovers Should Know About
Wine sales in the U.S. topped $38 billion in 2015, increasing 1.3 percent from the year before. As Americans turn […]
This Smart Tape Measure Has Raised Over $500K on Kickstarter And Still Going
Bagel is a reinvented, smart tape measure, complete with a companion smartphone app, that enables you to make pinpoint measurements, save […]
Zore Might Be The Only Smart Gun Technology People Will Actually Buy
The typical handgun, like the combustion engine that still runs in most cars, hasn’t evolved much in the last 100 […]
Here’s A Ring Designed To Track Calorie Intake And A Bunch More
Fitness trackers are one of the hottest things out there. While helpful though, when it comes to calories, they often […]
Roam Offers Memberships To Work & Live Around The World
While some of us may be confined to a cubicle, the working world is developing a more lax attitude about […]
BeeLine Is A “Sense Of Direction” Handlebar Nav for Cyclists And It Ships In Fall
As a cyclist, you often don’t (safely) have the luxury of turn by turn directions at a glance. While there are GPS […]
7 Startups & Technologies Every Coffee Lover Should Check Out
If you love coffee and everything that comes with being caffeinated, tech has caught up to speed with your addiction. […]
Founder of the Week: Mike Moll of My Green Space
The Vitals Birth Name: Michael Moll Nickname / Desired Superhero Name: The Full Time Optimist Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya (Born) – […]
It’s A 3D Printed Transparent Electric Stradivarius Replica, And You Can Still Back It
The 3Dvarius is an electric violin that just happens to be transparent, created with 3D printing, and based on a Stradivarius. For another few days, you can back it on Kickstarter.
F5 Fitness App Launching in July To Help You Find Fitness Buddies
Finding a workout partner with the same sports interest and athletic level may be getting easier with the “F5″ (Find Fitness Friends for Free” app launches in July. The app will connect users with other people looking to buddy up in any and all athletic endeavors. It may not be groundbreaking, but its user interface and broad selection of sports interests may give it the traction it needs.
Great New Tech To Spruce Up Old Shit
When it comes to new tech, what’s old is new and analog is cool again. These innovations, from hand-written cards to a touch-sensitive keyboard for gaming to a turntable that takes your vinyl to MP3, are bringing old junk into the digital age.
Air Jamz Makes You An Air Guitar God, Actually Playing Music When You Move
Remember when the video game “Guitar Hero” came out? It was fantastic because it let anyone become an epic rock God, […]
MegaBots Got $2.4 Million To Roll Out A Giant Fighting Robot League
For years, nerds of all stripes have dreamed of piloting giant mech robots. Movies like Real Steel and Pacific Rim put this vision on the […]
A Connected Digital Canvas of Infinite Art for Under $500
More than just a digital photo frame, Meural is a stylish, connected canvas that allows you to view an unlimited collection of global art and photography in one single unit, including your own photography as well as images and art curated by museums, galleries, and studios.
Are We Ready to Pull the Trigger on Smart Guns?
Last week, the White House released a plan to spur the development and availability of smart gun technology—tech that would […]
The Wheel That Turns Every Bike Into an eBike
Entrepreneurs are generally told not to reinvent the wheel. And you probably shouldn’t, unless the wheel you have in mind […]
Need A Portable Stone Floor Wood Burning Pizza Oven? Sure You Do.
Today it’s common to see families and individuals trying to recreate restaurant recipes in the interest of convenience, saving money, […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know April 25-29
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
3 Startups To Help You Build Your Art Collection
Art is something which is easy to admire, but can be extremely hard to obtain. Well, the good stuff anyway. […]
Headphones Designed to Improve Athletic Performance with Energy Pulses
Halo Neuroscience claims that they’ve found a way for headphones to boost athletic performance by delivering energy pulses to the brain through a process called transcranial direct current stimulation.
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know April 4-8
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
Hotaru Turns 5 Gallons Of Water Into 50 Showers
The Hotaru compact shower can recover and recycle 95-98 percent of the water used in each shower. It’s not exactly light to carry, and the price isn’t so light either, but it it may enable you to get off the grid and benefit the environment.
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know Mar 21-25
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
LeifTech Concrete-Snowboarding Electric Skateboard Ships Soon
Hoverboards are pretty cool, but these misnomers on wheels have been running into trouble lately. Some have been spontaneously combusting […]
When You Wish Upon a Startup: Disney Accelerator Opens Applications for Third Summer Program
The Walt Disney Co. was a major media and entertainment innovator from its start, and it has successfully retained that […]
Millennials’ Hierarchy of Needs Pt 2: What They Need In A Job
A few weeks ago, I published a piece entitled, Millennials’ Hierarchy of Needs (you should read that first). It was […]
SnapMunk’s Top 15 Articles of 2015
2015 has been a very exciting year for SnapMunk. Over the last twelve months we’ve grown like crazy and that is all thanks […]
10 Fantastic Gift Ideas For Entrepreneurs
We entrepreneurs can be tough to buy gifts for. Because we work so much, we don’t have a lot of time for […]
Play For Wants You To Crowdfund Your Favorite College Athletes, Legally
Let’s talk about something ludicrous (other than the rapper). NCAA college athletes, who use their blood, sweat, and blown ACLs […]
Monthly Lifestyle Subscriptions Are a Thing With Companies Like Wonderush
It’s no secret that the “alternate” subscription market is exploding. It started with sending stuff. Birchbox offers high-end beauty products; Conscious Box […]
Need to Fix Your Broken Life? We Should Use More Apps for That
It’s not that I haven’t acknowledged our global affinity for the petty, superficial and distracting. I know what people watch […]
Overtime Could Be the New Facebook for Sports Fans and Sports Fans Only
Let me tell you why I hate Facebook. And believe me, keeping this quick is almost impossible. I hate the […]
Prepping for Snowboard Season – 4 Free Apps that Should be on Your iPhone
Are you a hardcore snowboarding enthusiast? Do you long for wild winter days all year just so that you can […]
eSports in Ascendancy – It’s About Damn Time
How fun can it be watching people go about their workaday routines? Very, apparently. Vicarious living has a new home […]
Influencer Marketing Startups Are Booming
According to recent statistics from eMarketer and RhythmOne, marketers are seeing increased benefit from their influencer marketing efforts. RhythmOne’s analysis […]
3D Printing Startups to Discover
If you are as intrigued by the potential of startup companies as we at SnapMunk are, one growing sector you’ll […]
Startup Funding Roundup – 3/6/15
It has been yet another impressive week for entrepreneurs raising financial funding to back their endeavors. From mobile app startups […]
Startup Funding Roundup – 2/27/15
From Skully Helmets raising an $11 millions Series A round for smart technology motorcycle helmets to InMoji raising $1 million […]
