“Contentment: The smother of invention.”

—Ethel Mumford

CIGA Design

MECHANICAL TITANIUM WATCH
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A transparent, fully automatic timepiece made from titanium and sapphire crystal, the Z Series reveals its intricate design.

The watch’s shell of Grade 2 Titanium is one of the strongest and most distinctive metals. It has strong corrosion resistance and is 40 percent stronger and 30 percent lighter than stainless steel, the current norm for watchmakers. It is also water resistant.

The glass face is fashioned from 1.2mm hyperboloid artificial sapphire for superior scratch resistance. Only diamond is stronger.

The watch will retail for $380; February shipping is planned for crowdfunding Rewards backers.

Heatbox

SELF-HEATING LUNCHBOX
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Heatbox is a rechargeable, app-connected lunchbox that lets you warm your food anywhere in 8-12 minutes.

The device uses steam; just add 30ml water in the morning. Insert the inner container with food and close it off with both lids (inner and wooden).

Heatbox can heat up to three times a day on a single charge and can charge your phone. It comes with four rubber anti-slip pads.

The lunchbox has a suggested retail price of £169 ($223 U.S.). Shipping to crowdfunding backers starts in July.

SleekStrip

THIN PHONE STAND AND GRIP
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Advertised as the world’s thinnest phone stand and grip at 2.9mm, SleekStrip doesn’t make your phone look bulky like most phone stands.

The stand is made of premium materials and tested for durability. Its patent-pending design features flexible metal with soft rubber coating for a comfortable grip.

Unlike other phone stands and grips, the device is compatible with most wireless chargers and car mounts. The stand rests at two different angles.

SleekStrip will retail for $15, with a March shipping timetable for backers.

SuperMini

CREDIT CARD-SIZED PORTABLE CHANGER
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This 10,000mAh portable charger can be easily put in your pocket and extend your phone usage for 2-3 days. 10,000mAh is one of the most popular portable charger capacities.

SuperMini is 30 percent smaller than a traditional 10,000mAh external battery. It uses the 21700 battery cell, providing 5,000mAh of charge capacity. These cells are 50 percent more energy dense than cells used in a typical chargers.

With 18W power delivery, it can fast-charge your iPhone X up to 50 percent within 30 minutes.

SuperMini retails for $79.