Beacon: The Easy Way to Find Any Phone or Tablet

A project in San Diego, CA by Andrew Garvin
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Status: Active

Make nearby phones and tablets ring at the press of a button. Find up to 16 devices.
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Backers: 31
Average Daily Pledges: $334
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32

Funding: $1,002 of $10,000
Dates: Jun 16th -> Jul 16th (30 days)
Project By: Andrew Garvin
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Latest News

Launch Date Decided

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for following Beacon before launch. I’m excited to officially announce that Beacon will launch on Tuesday, June 16th at 1 pm PT (4 pm ET). As a quick reminder, Beacon is designed to help you quickly find nearby phones and... (Read More)

Launch Timing Update and a Look at Early Prototypes

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for following the project! I wanted to let you know that Beacon is launching this month!  I haven't nailed down the exact day yet, but it will likely be in a couple weeks.  I'll share another update when it's finalized. I also... (Read More)

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