Crowdfund This: KiQ The Personal Assistant Gadget

I don’t know about you but I sometimes miss notifications on my phone. A good amount of the time, I miss hearing that little ding sound. In theory, I could just change the notification sound (and I have, trust me) but it would definitely be cooler to have a fluffy toy/gadget alert me to updates with witty banter.

And that is where KiQ comes in. A Kickstarter launched this morning for the wise-cracking feline and over 10 percent of the goal has already been pledged! Here is how the little firecracker works:

Using its own smartphone app, owners can control the frequency and volume of KiQ’s joke/alerts and tailor what kind of humor they want their new buddy to spout. KiQ’s comedic repertoire is updated weekly so you won’t have to hear the same jokes over and over again.

At launch, KiQ’s function centers around social messages, like texts and Facebook updates. But in the future, the critter will be able to be your desk speaker, find your phone, help with smart home devices (I am assuming like Nest and Hue), and perform other nifty features.

If you want to get your own little kitty, you will need to pledge $69 (there some limited early bird specials as well), which is a steal considering the six-inch tall toy is expected to retail around $99. I should mention that $69 tiers only allow you to choose between the Siamese and Dark Gray breeds. The Red and Peach ones are exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign and cost $280 each.

You can check out the Kickstarter campaign here. You can pledge until Thursday, November 3 at 7:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time.