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Ken Okabe

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Check out Sherpaa: The Cargo E-Bike That Does More by Sherpaa on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/774...

Sherpaa: The Cargo E-Bike That Does More

Ride, Work, Socialize, Sell—Anywhere

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January 28, 2026 at 2:42 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out Sagga: Specialty Brew Bags, No Machine Needed by Sagga Coffee on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/530...

Sagga: Specialty Brew Bags, No Machine Needed

88+ SCA-rated, single coffee in a travel-ready brew bag. Just add hot water. No machine. No compromise. Anywhere.

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January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out MAG-FLIP: an 8-in-1 Magnetic Multifunction EDC Tool by KER TOOLS on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ker...

MAG-FLIP: an 8-in-1 Magnetic Multifunction EDC Tool

Magnetic EDC Tool | Flip-and-Snap Design | 3-way Grip Versatility | 7+44 Functions

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January 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out Mecha Comet - Open Modular Linux Handheld Computer by Mecha Systems Inc. on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/mec...

Mecha Comet - Open Modular Linux Handheld Computer

Truly yours to own, build and mod. Built and powered by tinkerers just like you.

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January 25, 2026 at 12:52 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out MOBI: self-driving cart for shopping and various other tasks by MOBI on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/111...

MOBI: self-driving cart for shopping and various other tasks

Your personal self-driving assistant that takes the weight off your shoulders.

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January 24, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out NeoSander: Mini Electric Reciprocating Detail Sander by HOZO Design. Co. on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/hoz...

NeoSander: Mini Electric Reciprocating Detail Sander

Designed for Real Detail Work｜13,000 SPM Linear Motion｜Tight, Controlled Precision｜Adjustable Stroke Length｜Sand & Saw in One｜Cordless

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January 21, 2026 at 1:21 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out Ecoldbrew: Your Personal Automatic Cold Brew Machine by Ecoldbrew on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/eco...

Ecoldbrew: Your Personal Automatic Cold Brew Machine

Fully Automatic Coffee Machine | 5-Minute Cold Brew | Grab-and-Go Convenience | Personalized Brew Settings | Compatible with Tumblers

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January 21, 2026 at 1:19 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out Rhino Rdy: The Modular Field System by RHINO RDY on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/rhi...

Rhino Rdy: The Modular Field System

One Core. Three Bags. Any Mission.

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January 21, 2026 at 1:03 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out Versa58: The Pocket Icon You Know. Unlocked with Modularity. by Keyport, Inc. on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/key...

Versa58: The Pocket Icon You Know. Unlocked with Modularity.

Modular everyday carry system that introduces new tools and fidget-friendly functionality to 58mm SAKs, keychains, and pocket setups.

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January 21, 2026 at 12:59 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

I just backed NanoB10: 9-Mode EDC Flashlight with 360° Hands-Free Use on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

NanoB10: 9-Mode EDC Flashlight with 360° Hands-Free Use

3 cm EDC · 9 Lighting Modes · 360° Magnetic Hands-Free · 20 g · Titanium · USB-C Rechargeable

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January 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out HOMI Winter Series: Instant-Heated Jacket & Active Jacket by HOMI CREATIONS on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sus...

HOMI Winter Series: Instant-Heated Jacket & Active Jacket

From -20 ºC to 25 ºC. Ride: 3M™ Thinsulate, 1-click heating. Sport LYCRA® : 4-way stretch, quick-dry. Base+ 2.0: Sustain Thermo tech.

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January 14, 2026 at 10:34 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out Veotrek — 4-Season 2-Layer Jacket with eVent® & Graphene by Veotrek on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/101...

Veotrek — 4-Season 2-Layer Jacket with eVent® & Graphene

All-purpose Waterproof Jacket | eVent® DVSTORM ™ Waterproof Shell & Graphene Charcoal Bamboo Fleece | Adaptive Thermal Regulation

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January 7, 2026 at 1:21 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

I just backed The Card of Codes 2.0 on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...

The Card of Codes 2.0

Classic codes and your own set of unique ciphers, laser-engraved on one metal card.

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January 7, 2026 at 2:11 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER | Pure Focus, Smarter Thinking by TCL on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcl...

TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER | Pure Focus, Smarter Thinking

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January 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out BQ S1 | A Minimalist Gravity-Slide Utility Knife by BQ-EDC on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/bqe...

BQ S1 | A Minimalist Gravity-Slide Utility Knife

Gravity Slide Deployment • Replaceable Blades • CNC-Machined Body • Premium Everyday Utility

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January 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out AeroCore-The world’s first leather shoe with active airflow by AeroCore on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/104...

AeroCore-The world’s first leather shoe with active airflow

Commuting, meetings, dating, travel, light outdoor activities......All-weather, all-terrain, all-role versatility in one shoe

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January 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Meta is one of the worst companies when it comes to violating user privacy, leaving others far behind. Let's DeMeta.

Meta is using private AI chats for ads — what you can do proton.me/blog/meta-ai... via @proton.me

Meta is using private AI chats for ads — what you can do | Proton

As of December 16, 2025, Meta uses your AI chats and other interactions for ad targeting. Here’s what it means and what you can do.

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December 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

I just backed VAULT-M2 EDC Organizer — Modular. Fast. Mission-Ready. on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/722...

VAULT-M2 EDC Organizer — Modular. Fast. Mission-Ready.

180° Clamshell Access • Organized Interior • Modular Panel System • MOLLE-Ready • Rugged Build • Two Sizes

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December 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out TINTŌ: Pure Titanium Variable Flow Coffee Dripper System by TINTŌ on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tin...

TINTŌ: Pure Titanium Variable Flow Coffee Dripper System

Aerospace-Grade Titanium | Interchangeable Filter Discs | Multi-Purpose Design | Lifetime Durability

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December 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

That's why I hate ads. Today, many tech companies prioritize their own profits over user privacy and depend on advertising for revenue. Is there no way to completely disrupt the ad tech market?

Ad-based tracking on phones uncovers military secrets proton.me/blog/ad-tech... via @proton.me

Ad-based tracking on phones uncovers military secrets | Proton

Ad-data on smart phones can uncover military identities and secrets. So what does this mean for your privacy?

proton.me

December 16, 2025 at 5:21 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

I just backed Momentum Collection: Light on Weight, Heavy on Durability on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/alp...

Momentum Collection: Light on Weight, Heavy on Durability

A sleek collection of lightweight bags designed for daily movement, weekend escapes, and everything in between.

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December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

When will Proton Message be released?

Is Signal safe? What to know about this encrypted messaging app proton.me/blog/is-sign... via @proton.me

Is Signal safe? What to know about this encrypted messaging app | Proton

Signal is often considered the gold standard in private and secure messaging. But is Signal safe? How much of its reputation is justified?

proton.me

December 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

Check out OneXplayer Super X: AI Performance Beast. 2in1 Game-Changer by OneXPlayer on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/oxp...

OneXplayer Super X: AI Performance Beast. 2in1 Game-Changer

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December 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Ken Okabe

@kenokabe.com

This is extremely useful information for me as a job seeker. It would have been perfect if it had included a cover letter template.

How to write a job application email — with samples proton.me/blog/job-app... via @proton.me