Coin got a lot of press last week with headlines like “Is this the future of your wallet?” and “New device combines all credit cards into super card”.
Coin: One card to rule them all
LUCI – The thrilling conclusion!
LUCI is no more – GTX Technology has canceled the campaign, claiming to have found a private source of funding.
In many ways, this is the best possible outcome, but before I get into all the reasons why, let me share exactly what was said. (If you haven’t been following this saga, the original post will bring you up to speed.)
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LUCI – The lucid dream inducer
LUCI was supposed to induce lucid dreams, to detect when the user is in REM sleep and signal them to take control. Instead, with almost $400k CAD raised and only a few days left to go, evidence is mounting that LUCI is just another internet scam. Continue reading →
Nymi and biometric authentication
Nymi promises a future free of keys, PINs, and passwords, like a universal remote for modern life that uses your heartbeat like a fingerprint.
That’s the claim at least. Continue reading →
Split – Tunes in your buds
Split is a completely standalone music player in just a couple of earbuds. All of their claims are feasible on paper, but an aggressive schedule and no evidence that their form-factor prototype works as advertised raises doubts.
SHADOW: An impassioned plea from the creator
Maybe it’s me, but the spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination pervading the marketing for this product screams scam. Needless to say, the following email did not help:
SHADOW – An alarm clock with dreams of grandeur
SHADOW – it’s dark, formless, and a lot less interesting when you shine some light on it.
Lapa – A homing beacon for your valuable junk
The Claim:
Are you human? Do you occasionally lose things? Does it suck when you do?
With the power of social networks and other fashionable buzzwords, you can spend money rather than get your shit together!
