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Dev tools · April 2, 2014

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I built this notifying device – electronics, code, design, marketing

I built this notifying device – electronics, code, design, marketing launched on April 2, 2014 with 129 votes, #73 of 1,174 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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In plain words

Notifon is a notifying device that combines electronics, code, and design into a single tool. Launched in 2014, it serves developers and other technical users who need to receive alerts and notifications through a physical device. The product integrates custom hardware with software components, offering a tangible alternative to screen-based notifications.

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