If you shop online for H&M clothing, you will probably notice something different about the models in the photographs. Instead of using photographs of real women, they create virtual models on the computer. The company says they chose this route because it allows customers to focus on the product as opposed to the model. What do you think?
Using footage provided by NASA, YouTube user siniXster created the following video which appears to show an object appearing out of nowhere. He claims that the solar flare from the sun uncovers the hidden space craft which is “cylindrical on either side and has a shape in the middle “. Nathan Rich, who is a lead ground systems engineer, has a different explanation…
Adorama has an interactive website which allows you to find a camera bag based on the equipment you own. Simply pick your camera, lenses and accessories from a menu, and the Lowepro Bagfinder will list all the bags that are capable of holding all your gear. Next time you are in the market for a new bag, why not check out this website first.
Pakistani actress Veena Malik has caused quite a stir by posing nude on the cover of the India edition of FHM. Not only is it controversial because of the conservative views in Pakistan, but also for the fact that she claims that she never posed nude for the magazine and that the final image has been “doctored”. Contrary to her claims, FHM India’s editor Kabeer Sharma says the photoshoot was video recorded and he has proof the image has not been altered. I have my suspicions as to who is telling the truth, but I’ll keep my thoughts to myself until this story is fully played out.
Rob Whitworth, who is a Vietnam based photographer from the UK, shot this beautiful timelapse of the ebbs and flows of traffic in Ho Chi Minh City. More than 10,000 RAW images were captured to create the video using Nikon DSLR cameras. For his next project, Rob will be focusing on the slower paced life in ancient town of Hoi An.
It was more than a year ago that we promised to let you know when Tom Lowe’s Timescapes film was complete. Ready for it? The DVD is now available for pre-order. Prices start at $14.95 for standard DVD, but there are also Special and Platinum editions available which feature benefits such as having your name in the film credits and your name being listed as an Associate Producer on imdb. View the latest trailer for the movie after the jump.
Here’s a great first person perspective of a cheerleader being thrown into the air. The footage was filmed at an LSU football game back in November.
It turns out that private photographs on Facebook are anything but. Yesterday some users discovered they could exploit a bug to access photographs which supposed to be private. To prove it was possible, they posted a handful of private photographs of Mark Zuckerberg. The problem has since been fixed, but it’s unclear how long private photographs were vulnerable for. Let this be a reminder that nothing you post online is ever 100% secure.
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Mossgrove / Bed of Moss is a 10 minute video by Kurtis Hough featuring moss and slugs. Not only is the topic relatively unique, but his treatment of the subject makes it interesting to watch. Can you guess how the opening title sequence was filmed?
To advertise the PlayStation Store, Sony created 3 videos which use projects to change the look of a room instantaneously. By attaching their Move controller to the camera, they are able to view the scene from multiple angles by adjusting the projects in real time.
A company called Blink is trying to bring colourful lens caps into the world. They are currently trying to raise $55,000 so they can begin production, but unfortunately, it doesn’t look like they are getting a lot of support. If you like the idea, feel free to contribute to their project. Remember that all pledges are returned in the event that their funding goal is not met.
Google has recently expanded their maps to include indoor locations such as malls and airports. Next time you need directions inside an Ikea store, need to find a specific section at Home Depot, or if you have time to kill at Narita International airport, Google will be there to make your life easier. Indoor maps are included in Google Maps version 6.0 for Android..
Kodak’s stock dropped by about 50% on Friday due to speculation that the company might be filling for bankruptcy. The stock has since gone back up to about $1.05 a share, but consiering they have hired a law firm which is well known for dealing with bankruptcy cases, this could be the end of the line for Kodak.
While it’s not unusual for magazines to publish different covers based on the varied interests of different cultures, some recent Time magazine covers made me stop and think. In Europe, Asia and the South Pacific the topic for a recent cover is “Revolution Redux” which talks about how people all over the world are fed up with how their countries are run, and have taken their voices to the streets. In sharp contrast, the cover of the Time magazine in the United States is titled “Why Anxiety is good for you.” The US has seen record debts and job losses recently. It sure looks like the American cover is trying to convince people it’s normal to have anxiety and that they should accept the hardships they are facing.
More and more, the world we see is one that has been chosen for us. I just want to make people aware so they can make their own judgements.
On a similar note, did you know that Google customizes user searches, meaning the information you receive will vary from user to user (based upon numerous factors such as computer type, country you live in, etc). Food for thought.
If you are serious about protecting your data, then the Cryptex is your new best friend. The 8GB USB stick is double password protected: Once to physically remove the drive from the Cylinder, and a second time to access the encrypted data. Cryptex is a term created by author Dan Brown for The Da Vinci Code, which is a combination of the words Cryptology and Codex. They already have close to 400 backers on Kickstarter, and if you pledge $130, you will get a Crypteks when they become available.
I always find it interesting to see how products are advertised in different countries. Sometimes they make complete sense, and other times… they look something like this.
If you are looking to make a major purchase, and have some wiggle room in terms of when to buy, you might be interested in Decide.com. Based on years of data, they are able to accurately determine if the price of a specific product will increase or decrease depending on the current price, as well as when the next model is expected to be released. On average they save consumers $54 per product. Not too shabby.
Many businesses are capitalizing on the popularity of Instagram with customized products. At Stitchtagram.com you can upload your favourite Instagram photographs and have them made into a pillow.
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