People have been using crowdfunding tools like Kickstarter and Indiegogo to raise the money necessary to bring their ideas to life.
For every smash success that meets its goal and raises all the money it needs, there are so many more that never get funded and don't even get off the ground.
If you're feeling generous and want to invest in some upcoming hardware, take a look as these cool projects we've rounded up that are raising money right now.
The Ridge
Stop carrying around your bulky and overloaded wallet. The Ridge is a brushed metal alternative that easily slips into your pocket while still holding everything you need.
iSmartAlarm
Home automation is letting more and more people control their lights and thermostats over the internet – shouldn't we be able to bring this same idea to our security systems? That's exactly the aim of iSmartAlarm, which give you access to motion sensors, infrared cameras, and contact sensors straight from your iPhone.
Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner
Scanning loads of old photos is a bit of a chore. Why not just get them straight on your phone with this specially-formatted scanner that lets you photograph your photographs?
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