Geek is chic.
I'm a big fan of charging stations for a variety of reasons, but the fact that I found one that also features a built-in digital picture frame makes me like them even more. A part of the Bedford Smart Collection at Pottery Barn, this Digital Photo Station offers a three-outlet power strip for plugging in a camera charger, cell phone charger, etc., and the 3.5-inch digital frame that adorns the Read more
Presents for new parents are usually geared toward mom and baby, but expectant dads shouldn't be left in the dark. Give the daddy-to-be a few gifts that will have him prepared and excited for the impending arrival. An expectant father is not always ready to give up his music collection for Baby Einstein and Barney. With the Rockabye Baby albums, he'll really be able to rock his lil one Read more
My concept of what's totally geeky and geek chic is ever changing and quite malleable, but I'm not picking up any chic qualities in this Levitating Multicolored LED Photo Frame. It uses electronic magnets above and below the frame to keep the display "floating" in mid-air and you pin your photos to the front and back. Add some built-in digital picture frame functions and I might change my mind. Read more
Instagram is a whole new world of picture taking (at least for anyone who wasn't already using Hipstamatic). Between the filters, the Gaussian blur, and the "creative" photo angles using a phone produces, getting a reasonably flattering picture can seem like a challenge. Fortunately, there are a few easy, smart ways to make Instagram's interface work in your favor. So in honor of Facebook Read more
Kodak announced today that it would be halting production of digital cameras, pocket video cameras, and digital picture frames in the first half of this year. The company will instead focus its business on retail-based photo printing and inkjet printers, camera accessories, and batteries, while seeking out licensing partners for future camera products. Kodak introduced the first digital camera Read more
The success of The Impossible Project has shown that demand for the nostalgia of capturing memories via instant photography is strong. Years ago we mourned Polaroid's decision to stop producing instant film and cameras, but today's announcement that the Z340 Instant Digital Camera is finally available promises to breathe new digital life into one of our favorite mediums. Polaroid's Z340 Instant Read more
I love the ability to manipulate a roll of film in a Holga or other Lomo camera, and manually rewind the spool for a double exposure with the most dreamy qualities. Unfortunately, the reality of actually carrying around a larger toy camera, possibly dropping it and accidentally exposing the film, and having the film actually processed, leaves it locked away at home most of the time. The Minimo-X Read more
In honor of Mother's Day, we asked readers to share how they revealed their baby news to their own mother or mother figure. The stories were charming, inventive, and aww-inducing. If you're looking to dish up a big announcement this weekend — or just need a reason to smile — here's some sweet inspiration: I found out on New Year's day (1-1-11) and since I'm a nerd for number sequences I Read more
If that digital SLR camera is weighing down your bag or the childhood dream of being a part-time spy is still alive, check out the official world's smallest digital camera from Hammacher Schlemmer ($100). Measuring at just over an inch in each dimension and weighing a half an ounce, the camera fits nestled on a fingertip. The tiny lens actually turns to manually focus on an image and takes 2 MP Read more
Recognizing the changing ways consumers are using point-and-shoot cameras, Samsung has introduced the MultiView MV800 digital camera ($280), which comes armed with a three-inch-wide flip-out display. Flip the LCD touchscreen out 180 degrees to expertly frame a self-portrait shot. Adjusting the screen also allows for more graceful low-angle shots on the ground without crouching down and high-angle Read more
