Category Archives: [gadgets]

Colorblindness-Correcting Glasses From 2AI Labs

Posted on January 15, 2015 by cyndilong

self portrait by artist, Adam Fenton 2AI Labs focuses their research on “cognition and perception in humans and machines.” Out of this research, they created glasses that can help the colorblind artist to “see” colors otherwise unavailable before by enhancing … Continue reading →

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iPhone App Makes You Wait An Hour For Your Photos

Posted on June 11, 2014 by cyndilong

I’m guessing that most photographers born after 1990 won’t understand why this app would even exist (and be especially confused by my nostalgic smile when I learned that it does.) A very valuable tool I learned in college was the practice … Continue reading →

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Another Great Use Of Drones

Posted on March 23, 2014 by cyndilong

This footage looks like a super-wide-angle lens, but actually, it’s 7 GoPros giving a 360degree view. Be sure to watch the final result (music video) at the end of Gizmodo’s post before the BTS video. http://gizmodo.com/behind-the-scenes-of-a-crazy-drone-video-shoot-1549806243

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Car Paints Portraits, Technique Dependant Upon Driving Style

Posted on October 25, 2013 by cyndilong

I certainly don’t think this is something we NEED, but it sure is cool! http://designtaxi.com/news/361695/Lexus-Unveils-A-One-Of-A-Kind-Car-That-Sketches-Your-Portrait-As-You-Drive/

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Why I Turned Down An Opportunity To Be a Glass Explorer

Posted on June 23, 2013 by cyndilong

On the day that Google announced their Glass Explorer Program, my eyes lit up and I knew I wanted one. No. I NEEDED one. I didn’t know why yet, but that was going to be the fun part- figuring out … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Animals Created From Children’s Drawings

Posted on September 20, 2012 by cyndilong

These stuffed animals created directly from children’s drawings are nothing less than amazing. The craftsmanship looks impeccable. I’m tempted to dig out old drawings of my own, just in case they start taking orders again soon! http://www.childsown.com/

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B&W 35″ x 35″ Contact Print With Complete Dynamic Range? YES.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by cyndilong

Spectral Instruments, based in Arizona, just announced a new toy digital back. Don’t get too excited- it’s just a prototype and only captures in B&W. Timely announcement, just days after Leica announced their monochrome digital camera. (Gives me a vision … Continue reading →