As 2024 winds to a close, December brings a treasure trove of groundbreaking ideas and innovative creations in the crowdfunding world. From the world’s smallest 65W GaN charger to a modular handheld AI PC, this month’s lineup showcases projects designed to transform the way we live, work, and play. Whether you’re looking to enhance your daily productivity, explore new hobbies, or simply marvel at cutting-edge technology, these projects have something for everyone. Let’s dive into the top trending campaigns for December 2024!
- Launch time: 2024.11.12
- Pledged In 24 Hours: € 124,568
- Backer In 24 Hours: 2,129 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 622%
The Supertiny is the smallest 65W GaN charger ever, offering unmatched portability and powerful performance for charging laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more. Weighing just 70g and smaller than a golf ball, it’s engineered for convenience, safety, and global compatibility with foldable US, UK, and EU plugs. Its custom design optimizes internal components for efficient heat dissipation, enabling compactness without compromising safety. Supporting Power Delivery (PD) and Quick Charge (QC) protocols, it ensures fast charging across major brands, including Apple, Samsung, and Google. Accessories like a premium USB-C cable and optional upgrades make this ultra-compact charger a perfect everyday and travel companion.
- Launch time: 2024.11.19
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 69,143
- Backer In 24 Hours: 940 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 691%
The Phantom Retractable Fountain Pen by Endless seamlessly blends the classic luxury of a fountain pen with the modern convenience of a click-action mechanism. With a single click, the nib extends for effortless writing, combining smooth functionality with timeless elegance. The pen’s premium acrylic body, complemented by metal accents, offers a stunning, durable finish, while its ergonomic design ensures comfort and sophistication. Easy to disassemble and clean, the Phantom’s intuitive converter mechanism simplifies ink refills, enhancing user convenience. Each Phantom undergoes rigorous testing, backed by a one-year global warranty, ensuring reliability and longevity born from over 15 meticulous design iterations.
- Launch time: 2024.11.25
- Pledged In 24 Hours: ￡ 47,353
- Backer In 24 Hours: 767 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 789%
The MEZMOPEN is an innovative and addictively fun magnetic fidget pen that combines functionality with a satisfying sensory experience. Designed with a unique “break to close” mechanism, it offers an intuitive, instant action to toggle between writing and fidgeting modes. Its strong neodymium magnets ensure secure writing and enable countless fidgeting tricks, providing a tactile and auditory delight with each click, roll, or snap. Compact and portable, it easily slips into pockets and comes with a magnetic tip for added versatility. Precision-crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum or Grade 5 titanium, the pen boasts durability, ergonomic balance, and compatibility with widely available D1 type refills, including the premium Schmidt MegaLine 620M pressurized ink refill. With its sleek design and engaging functionality, the MEZMOPEN is both a practical tool and a perfect gift for design enthusiasts and fidgeters alike.
- Launch time: 2024.11.12
- Pledged In 24 Hours: € 25,577
- Backer In 24 Hours: 491 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 511%
Zefiro is a revolutionary smart reed that transforms your smartphone or tablet into a versatile musical instrument. Designed for musicians of all levels, it combines advanced sensors, an intuitive app, and seamless USB-C connectivity to deliver an authentic and dynamic musical experience. With its lightweight, portable design and compatibility with the MIDI ecosystem, Zefiro lets users explore a vast library of traditional, modern, and fantasy instrument sounds, customize controls, and record and share performances effortlessly. Whether for casual play, learning, or professional use, Zefiro makes music accessible, portable, and endlessly creative.
- Launch time: 2024.11.11
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 94,493
- Backer In 24 Hours: 476 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 590%
The Maslow 4.1 is an accessible, large-format CNC router designed to bring digital designs to life affordably and efficiently. Capable of cutting plywood, hardwood, plastic, sheetrock, and even aluminum, it features an upright or floor-mountable design and operates via WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB-C connections without requiring an internet connection. Building on its predecessors, the Maslow 4.1 offers upgraded hardware, a streamlined self-calibration process, and open-source compatibility, allowing for user customization and tinkering. With precision cutting powered by servo motors and an advanced control board, Maslow 4.1 makes CNC fabrication accessible to makers, hobbyists, and professionals alike.
- Launch time: 2024.11.18
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 44,753
- Backer In 24 Hours: 103 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 17.9%
The BraX3 is a groundbreaking smartphone that prioritizes user privacy without compromising functionality. Powered by iodéOS, an open-source, de-Googled Android-based operating system, the BraX3 enables users to enjoy popular apps while maintaining complete privacy. It disables Google services, trackers, and telemetry, ensuring no connection to Google servers and eliminating the need for a Google account. Features include advanced ad blocking, internet traffic analysis with a world map view, and app restriction tools to protect against intrusive software. The modular design allows for easy repairs with spare parts available for at least six years. Backed by long-term software updates until 2030 and a commitment to the open-source community, the BraX3 offers secure, transparent, and customizable mobile technology for the privacy-conscious user.
- Launch time: 2024.11.26
- Pledged In 24 Hours: HK$ 1,859,854
- Backer In 24 Hours: 326 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 9299%
The GPD Pocket 4 is a groundbreaking modular handheld AI PC, blending the portability of a smartphone with the power of a high-performance laptop. Featuring an 8.8-inch LTPS screen with 2.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, this compact device transforms effortlessly into a tablet with its 180° hinge and 10-point touchscreen. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 37 processor, Radeon™ 890M graphics, up to 64GB LPDDR5x RAM, and 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, it delivers exceptional speed and multitasking capabilities. Its modular design includes USB4, HDMI 2.1, RS-232, KVM, and 4G LTE support, catering to IT professionals and power users. With an all-aluminum body, enhanced cooling, QWERTY backlit keyboard, and one-second fingerprint unlock, the Pocket 4 is a versatile, stylish solution for work, gaming, and multimedia, running both Ubuntu 24.10 LTS and Windows 11 24H2.
- Launch time: 2024.11.18
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 24,181
- Backer In 24 Hours: 170 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 2418%
The OKNIFE XEN-OAL Ultra-Lightweight Frame-Lock Pocket Knife, designed by Ken Onion, redefines modern folding knives with bold, architectural lines inspired by the Olight Arkfeld flashlight. Crafted from OAL™ Super Aluminum, this knife offers unparalleled durability, wear resistance, and lightness—37% lighter than titanium-handled knives and 64% lighter than steel. Its compact 73g design minimizes user fatigue while ensuring a secure, ergonomic grip with CNC-machined textures and jimpings. The blade, made from premium CPM-S45VN steel, provides exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and cutting efficiency, with a redesigned long arc sheep-toe point for versatile functionality. Finished with either a non-reflective DLC coating or a pearlescent stonewashed finish, the XEN-OAL combines rugged reliability, sleek aesthetics, and collector-grade craftsmanship, backed by OKNIFE’s innovative design philosophy and lifetime warranty.
- Launch time: 2024.11.26
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 85,297
- Backer In 24 Hours: 289 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 426%
The Darwin MX Pro by Beaverlab revolutionizes microscopy with a smart digital microscope that integrates observation, measurement, demonstration, and recording into one seamless device. Featuring a 9-inch IPS touchscreen with 2200X magnification and 2K resolution, it allows users to view objects as small as 0.01 microns. Dual light sources ensure clarity for both sliced specimens and intact samples, while RGB optical staining enhances visualization without damaging specimens. With built-in Wi-Fi, dual-screen sharing, and an Android-based operating system, it enables effortless collaboration and interaction. Advanced APO optics restore true colors, and its robust design, magnetic specimen clips, and large battery make it a durable, user-friendly tool for research, education, and exploration.
- Launch time: 2024.12.3
- Pledged In 24 Hours: HK$ 408,669
- Backer In 24 Hours: 404 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 2043%
The Flexbar is a versatile, customizable touch-bar solution designed to streamline workflows and enhance productivity across various tasks on Windows and Mac. With a sleek 10-inch 2K AMOLED touchscreen, an ergonomic aluminum magnetic stand, and plug-and-play compatibility for desktops, laptops, iPads, and phones, Flexbar is a powerful tool for creators, gamers, and professionals. Unlike its predecessors, it features a JavaScript-based SDK for custom plugins, enabling deep integration with third-party APIs and network features. Its FlexbarDesigner software provides effortless customization, one-click macro recording, and a community-driven template library for shared layouts and shortcuts. Additionally, the Workspace function allows users to save and switch between layouts seamlessly, while real-time system performance metrics are displayed directly on the device. Whether managing timelines, automating complex tasks, or controlling applications, Flexbar redefines interaction with software for maximum efficiency.
