Jared Ficklin’s Net Worth After Helping Launch the L16 Light Camera
Once hailed as a camera revolution, the L16’s downfall reveals the brutal truth of tech dreams unmet.
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What Happened to Jibo? The Friendly Robot That Got Left Behind
Jibo promised emotional AI for homes but failed to compete with Alexa and Google, shutting down just years after launch
How Nathan Scolari’s FUSAR Smart Helmet Failed Despite Strong Kickstarter Hype
FUSAR’s smart helmet promised connected riding but collapsed after delays, retail controversy, and missing backer deliveries.
Why the Micro 3D Printer Was a Kickstarter Hit but Struggled to Scale
Micro 3D wowed Kickstarter backers in 2014, but delays and poor scaling led to its quiet downfall by 2025.
Is the Ostrich Pillow Still a Thing? The Sleep Gadget That Went Viral
The Ostrich Pillow went viral in 2012—and in 2025, it’s still a thriving wellness brand redefining modern rest.
What Happened to Skully Helmets? The Smart Helmet That Never Made It
Skully Helmets promised a smart helmet revolution but collapsed under delays, lawsuits, and a failed reboot.
What Happened to the Glowforge 3D Laser Printer? A Look at the Delays and Delivery
Glowforge raised $27.9M on launch but faced delays, backlash, and bounced back with innovation in 2025.
How the Fidget Cube Raised $6M on Kickstarter and Still Frustrated Backers
The Fidget Cube raised $6.4M on Kickstarter but faced delays, copycats, and backlash before finding stability.
What Happened to the Mstick LED Light? From Innovation to Obscurity
Mstick LED Light promised smart lighting for daily life, but where did it go after Kickstarter success?
Is Kevin Lane’s Create A Castle Still Going Strong After Kickstarter?
Create A Castle soared after Shark Tank, but did Kevin Lane’s sandcastle startup keep building success? Let’s find out.
What Happened to the Smart Plate? Too Smart to Succeed?
SmartPlate promised to revolutionize nutrition tracking with AI-powered food recognition, but its journey ended quietly despite early hype.
Emma Cohen’s Net Worth After Launching FinalStraw on Kickstarter
Emma Rose Cohen, founder of FinalStraw, pictured with the original reusable collapsible straw that launched a global sustainability movement.
HYPERVSN: Revolutionizing 3D Holographic Displays
Two childhood friends turned tech pioneers, Kiryl Chykeyuk and Art Stavenka, are reshaping digital advertising with their groundbreaking 3D holographic company, HYPERVSN.
Why Kanoa Earbuds Disappeared After a Successful Launch
They raised thousands selling the future of wireless audio, then vanished without a trace. Here’s what really happened to Kanoa.
How Elan Lee Made Millions with Exploding Kittens – Net Worth & Beyond
A silly card game with exploding cats made Elan Lee a millionaire — but it nearly caused chaos among Kickstarter backers.
What Happened to the Zano Drone? A $3.4M Disaster Explained
How did the world’s most-funded drone on Kickstarter raise $3.4M—only to crash before takeoff and leave backers furious?