TalkSocket: Voice Assistant. Hands-free. Everywhere.

A project in Seattle, WA by TalkSocket
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Hands-free experience using Alexa and Google Assistant - Integrated with PopSockets - Upgrade your headphones and speakers.
Backers: 853
Average Pledge Per Backer: $77

Funded: $65,314 of $25,000
Dates: Sep 8th -> Oct 9th (31 days)
Project By: TalkSocket
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Latest News

Less than 48 hours remain! Share with the world!

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the final stretch! Again, thank you to everyone who has pledged to TalkSocket so far. We're honored to have your support. 💖 Please share the campaign with your family, friends, and social networks so that everyone gets a chance at... (Read More)

Additional Voice Assistant: Mycroft AI

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Voice First Our vision for TalkSocket has long been building a platform for a plethora of voice assistants, each meeting different needs for customers and continually adding value to our community.  Today, we are excited to announce a partnership... (Read More)

How will you use TalkSocket?

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody, Thanks for all of your support thus far for TalkSocket! To everyone who has funded, shared, and become involved, we’re seriously so grateful for the love. Here are a few of our noteworthy accomplishments so far: ✅ 220% funded ✅... (Read More)

Kickstarter will let creators include bonus ‘add-on’ rewards for their campaigns

September 22nd - via: theverge.com
Before this feature, creators had to ask backers to do the math on their end and manually increase their pledge amount to account for the extra rewards. An add-on, like is the case with the TalkSocket campaign, can be for extra accessories that don’t necessarily warrant their own reward tier but might be of interest to backers. (Read More)

TalkSocket in the News

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
After one week we've more than doubled our goal and we're excited to share all the great things we're hearing online! · GeekWire “A Seattle startup is partnering with PopSockets to turn the popular smartphone grip into a miniature Amazon Alexa... (Read More)

Titanium micro-sized tape measure, a magic wand, pen, and more

September 14th - via: the-gadgeteer.com
The Ti-Tape is a micro-sized pocket-friendly Titanium 3-foot long tape measure with a user-replaceable tape. Core is a ballpoint pen with an anodized aluminum shell with a mechanism that has been inspired by the classic craft knife. TalkSocket puts an Alexa Popsock on the back of your phone. (Read More)

VIP Rewards sold out! Super Early Bird @ $59 Available!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We are out of $49 VIP 1 x Talksocket rewards, but you can still get a single TalkSocket for $59 with our Super Early Bird reward! OR.... Get get the Double or Family Bundle and still pay only $49 per TalkSocket! To all our VIP backers:  (Read More)

Yes, we are shipping worldwide including the US!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
There is a bug with shipping destinations on Kickstarter's website. It's currently displaying in Spanish even if you have English, etc. set as a default language.  Until the bug is squashed, stick with the recommended location because it's probably... (Read More)

In case you missed the add-on items:

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

TalkSocket is funded in a day!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of our backers! We would love to grow this campaign even more and make TalkSocket the must-have mobile accessory. Please refer your friends and family today! We've worked hard with PopSockets and OtterBox to offer their awesome (and... (Read More)

Seattle startup’s ‘TalkSocket’ combines Alexa and PopSockets, launches on Kickstarter for $49

September 8th - via: geekwire.com
A Seattle startup is partnering with PopSockets to turn the popular smartphone grip into a miniature Amazon Alexa device. Known as TalkSocket, the new product has two internal microphones that let users activate Alexa hands-free, using normal voice commands even when a phone is locked. (Read More)

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