XGIMI and Kickstarter Present NYC Innovation Showcase Featuring Record-Breaking AURA 3 Series Projector

The joint event will feature Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor and XGIMI's Head of Global Marketing Yanni Jiang discussing how to bring exciting products to life while featuring immersive demonstrations and showcases from successful Kickstarter brands, and the retail launch of MemoMind One.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, XGIMI and Kickstarter join forces to host an interactive showcase in New York City, celebrating the record-breaking success of XGIMI's AURA 3 Series Kickstarter campaign and the power of community-driven product innovation. 

• Launched on October 20, the AURA 3 Series campaign reached $10 million in funding within just two hours, making it the fastest project in Kickstarter history to achieve this milestone. This achievement underscores the growing role of crowdfunding as a platform for introducing new products and connecting with consumers.

As part of the event, Kickstarter CEO (Everette Taylor) and XGIMI's Head of Global Marketing (Yanni Jiang) will participate in a fireside chat exploring how XGIMI utilized Kickstarter as a product launch platform and in the process built meaningful relationships with its backer community, as well as incorporated their feedback into product development.

"At XGIMI, we're always looking for ways to better understand what matters most to our customers. Kickstarter has allowed us to engage directly with our community, hear their feedback, and share our latest innovations with them from day one. The incredible response to the AURA 3 Series has been especially rewarding, and we're grateful to everyone who has supported the campaign and been part of this journey. We look forward to bringing even more exciting home entertainment experiences to our community," said Yanni Jiang, Head of Global Marketing at XGIMI.

"The traditional product launch is evolving and utilizing Kickstarter is a big part of that new wave of thinking," said Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor. "Creators can use platforms like ours to build meaningful audiences around their new products. By engaging directly with their communities from the earliest stages, they can gather valuable feedback, refine their products, and bring their audiences along on the journey from concept to launch. XGIMI has embraced that approach and has recognized the value of launching multiple products on the platform. Excited to see them reach this level of success but even more excited about the potential for the future."

The event will feature dedicated experience zones showcasing XGIMI's latest projection technology, alongside hands-on demonstrations from other successful Kickstarter projects, including (among others):

• Morpho - Morpho is a desktop UV printer from former DJI engineering executive Brett Wang that prints directly onto finished objects. It has a moving-gantry design, a large enclosed print chamber and refillable ink tanks instead of chipped cartridges, and it is aimed at artists, Etsy sellers and small shops.
• Looking Glass - Looking Glass is a Brooklyn-based holographic display company that has run six successful Kickstarter projects. The most recent are the personal and portable Looking Glass Go and musubi, a consumer holographic photo and video frame.
• Vastnaut One AI Powered Exoskeleton - Vastnaut is a wearable robotics company that builds an AI-powered 4×4 exoskeleton built for rugged terrain. It uses an AI engine and a carbon fiber frame to reduce knee impact and uphill effort for hikers and outdoor adventurers.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore new approaches to home entertainment, gaming and creative applications while connecting with the creators behind these crowdfunded products.

Event highlights include:

• AURA 3 Max Living Room Experience: First unveiled at IFA 2026, XGIMI's ultra-short-throw 4K 120Hz projector will take center stage in a design-led living room installation. Experience the Aura 3 Max as a home decor centerpiece.
  HORIZON 30 Series Demonstration: Attendees will be among the first to experience the HORIZON 30 Series, with demonstrations showcasing upgraded picture quality and True 4K 120Hz performance for immersive home entertainment.
• Projector Comparison Room: An interactive experience zone featuring side-by-side comparisons of traditional televisions and large-screen projection. Attendees are also invited to bring their own projectors to see firsthand how they compare to XGIMI's technology.
• Projection Art Gallery: XGIMI creator partner Lucinda will showcase projection mapping art using the Aura 3 Max and Horizon 30 Series, where there will also be an interactive mural where guests can contribute creatively to help make.
• Gaming Zone: A big-screen gaming experience featuring EA SPORTS FC 27, including live gameplay and a tournament showcasing immersive projection-powered entertainment.
• Kickstarter Creator Zones: Dedicated experience zones will spotlight three featured Kickstarter creators - Morpho, Looking Glass, and Vastnaut - with hands-on experiences and product demonstrations. Additional Kickstarter-backed products will also be showcased throughout the venue for attendees to explore.

MemoMind One Makes Its Retail Debut

In addition to the projector showcase, XGIMI-incubated AI hardware brand MemoMind will celebrate the retail launch of MemoMind One at the event.

First introduced at CES 2026 in Las Vegas and later showcased at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, MemoMind One celebrates its retail launch at tm:rw in New York City. The AI glasses mark XGIMI's expansion beyond projection technology into wearable devices, building on more than a decade of expertise in optics and consumer hardware.

As part of the event, media and reviewers will have the opportunity to experience MemoMind One firsthand and preview new features and product developments, including:

• Gesture Control: Live demonstrations of hands-free interaction using the KiWear Ring, MemoMind's first SDK ecosystem partner.
• Health Tracking: A first look at health information displayed directly through MemoMind smart glasses, enabled by its collaboration with KiWear.
• New Color Options: A preview of up to three customizable color options.
• Software and Platform Updates: A look at upcoming software features, developer ecosystem developments and the product roadmap.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
When: 3PM - 8PM (Fireside chat is scheduled for 3:40PM)
Location: tm:rw, 220 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

About XGIMI

Since 2013, the state-of-the-art XGIMI projectors have helped countless people worldwide to create genuinely immersive audio-visual experiences. Working with reputable partners like Google, Harman Kardon, and Texas Instruments, XGIMI builds all-in-one entertainment devices, perfected due to their user-oriented philosophy. Through industry-leading innovation, streamlined setups, and unique designs, XGIMI always strives to develop the best home and portable projectors for everyone to enjoy. Learn more at XGIMI Projector Technology.

About MemoMind

MemoMind is an AI hardware company incubated by XGIMI, the world's leading smart projector brand. Built on years of optical engineering expertise and a refined design philosophy, MemoMind brings a hardware-first approach to everyday AI.

Designed to feel natural rather than intrusive, MemoMind focuses on delivering AI that works quietly in the background, supporting users with clarity, context, and intention. Every product is crafted to be comfortable, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into daily life, enabling AI to become more effortless, more personal, and more human.

Crafted for the mindful, MemoMind believes the most powerful technology is the kind you barely notice – until you need it.

SOURCE XGIMI