CES highlights, bold builds, and what’s next

This week we’re spotlighting projects across product design, 3D printing, robotics, camera equipment, and more. We’re also recapping our time at CES, sharing standout moments from the show floor and a sneak peek at a major launch in the EV space. Let’s dive in.

Your Design & Tech Team: Heather Swift Hunt, Nathan Nalevanko, Bianca Skrinyar, Irene Wu, and Etai Rahmil

PROJECTS WE LOVE

Note A1 NXTPAPER: A Paper-Like Tablet with AI Toolbox

BY TCL

Momentum Collection: Light on Weight, Heavy on Durability

BY ALPAKA

Coman Go! Series T1 Snap-Open Carbon Fiber Tripod

BY COMAN

Mirumi: A Charm Robot that Steals a Glance—and Your Heart

BY YUKAI ENGINEERING

Longer ePrint: Dual-Head Personal UV Printer with 3D Texture

BY LONGER

Levity: Eco-Friendly, Self-Soaping, Magnetic Sponge

BY TWO PILLARS

Anycubic Photon P1: Prosumer Resin 3D Printer

BY ANYCUBIC

FRESH FROM CES

2025 marked the strongest year ever for Kickstarter's Design & Technology category, driven by creators who introduced bold new ideas across hardware, home goods, maker tools, and beyond.

At CES, we offered a snapshot of where that journey has already led, showcasing the next wave of crowdfunded innovation, spanning productivity, robotics, and health tech. Attendees got a first look at exciting work from Yarbo, Gambit Robotics, Naya, and DOJO Air—creators helping shape what’s next in design and technology.

Naya Connect: The All-In-One Keyboard Ecosystem

DOJO Air: Smarter Breathwork with Real-Time Volume Feedback

Yarbo M Series Robotic Mower

Gambit: Your AI Sous Chef

More Notable Launches

will.i.am Unveils TRINITY Electric Vehicle

The artist and entrepreneur announced what he is calling "the future of micromobility." TRINITY is a driver-centric, all-electric vehicle built on AI and NVIDIA DGX Spark tech. Get notified when this project launches.

Genki Pushes Portable Gaming Forward

Genki joined us to showcase the Covert Dock 3 and ShadowCast 3: ultra-portable, all-in-one solutions built for modern gaming and hybrid play. The team also used the show to launch a campaign for its latest handheld accessory, Genki Grips for Nintendo Switch 2, reinforcing the brand's focus on compact, design-driven gaming hardware.

TCL Introduces Its Latest Tablet

The consumer electronics company announced the campaign launch for its new Note A1 NXTPAPER: a tablet that delivers a distraction-free workspace powered by AI so you can focus on taking notes, not organizing them.