Archive for the ‘technology’ Category
January 27, 2012
I like this app. It is simple and elegant, and has all the mod cons of a lot of other iPhone cameras, without the wanky ‘real camera look’ to put your off.
Don’t get me wrong I really do like and use the Procamera app, and well who could go past Hipstamatic, but this one just wins.
The pictures that I have taken with this app far out perform any other pic with iPhone.
Some samples taken from the website show exactly the great quality pictures that can be taken but it is more the interface that gets me in.
The simple and screen-wide view finder, has minimal information and the buttons are concise and tell you only what you need to know, it takes a little getting used to, but once you are aware of all the information at your gazing eyes reach, then you can just use it like a normal camera. It even lets you know what ISO that you are shooting at, and the distance (macro etc). Getting to used to the lock and slide action only took a few shots and then was abused by myself in exploiting the artificial light capture on different scenes.
The adjustments take a little practice to get good results but for professional camera peeps that know how to rock the D-SLR functions this should be a breeze, for me it was a case of using the sliders, saying oh..thats cool!, and then saving the picture. The app gives you the ability to adjust the last picture that you have taken, and then if you like the settings of adjustment that you have come up with you can save it.
The ability to be able to set your white balance then lock it to take a shot of another scene is magical, and the slider controlled adjustments can recreate most filters available on the app store at present, sans ticket tape label and funny glasses of course.
The app designed by Ben Syverson took two years for him to develop and refine it back to the minimal app it is. It is apparently based on the Hexar, which is a great camera I am told, that was simple and easy to use but still created beautiful photography.
There is also a web-based tool at Mattebox.net that allows you to mimic the adjustment found on the iPhone app. I like it all. I recommend it, but don’t for a minute be expecting speech caption bubbles, 1970s toy camera filter or clipart rabbit ears.
Tags:app, apple, ben Syverson, design, hexar, iphone, iphoneography, mattebox, photography, photos, white balance
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January 19, 2012
Whilst I did indeed, close my site yesterday, well in a manner of speaking, not that anyone noticed, but so did a lot of big namers in the cyber space wonderland.
In doing so they not only flexed there internet reach and impact they also pushed their creative Black out style flare on web design and its use to reflect to protest.
I think my favourite was definitely XBMC with their spotlight styled find the message.
In my humble opinion. Google could have tried harder.
Here are some screens, I hope the message got through. Censoring the internet would indeed censor the great collective minds that think of peaceful protest options like this.
WordPress.com - very nicely played.
Wiki was probably the biggest loss, with some very amusing tweets from young sub intelligent tweeps wondering if it was gone forever, and wondering what they would do for information.
didn’t acutally see this in action, but nice touch.
XBMC - the torch light was movable. v cool.
simple but effective.
nice and easy – great message probably the one i wish I had thought of.
Tags:blackout, design, internet, pipa, SOPA, web
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October 28, 2011
Look. We all love how sexy the iPhone4/4s is. Siri voice or not. It looks beautiful and no wants to see it get wrecked right?
Well through following DNA11 art on face book and the web I was pointed in the direction of gelaskins.com
These skins for a lot of devices are just awesome. Designed by artists and uploaded by you, the skins come with free wallpaper to make your iPhone or device look as though it is capsulated in a beautiful design tech master piece.
There are just so many cool designs to choose from and even me, the resident ‘installation idiot’ they are easy to apply. That is one a of the best points. They are removable. Swappable. Exchangeable. Changeable.
This means during installation it doesn’t matter if you need to reposition. And believe me I did. But now installed for mr and mrs panda’s phones they look great.
Gelaskins also offer a free iPhone app downloadable from the app store to keep your wallpaper fresh. All for free.
The two wall papers/designs we got were these
Cable Cranes by Nanami Cowdroy
And
Tail Feathers by Tula Pink
Go and get some. They are really great. And less then 1mm thick. You cannot even feel the beautiful skin on your phone.
Totally recommend this life hack.
Tags:apple, gelaskins, iphone, iphone4, mobile phone
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October 28, 2011
Purchased this the other day as I sat in my office my iPhone playing music on loud speaker as the owner of any smart phone would know, just doesn’t cut it.
So I decided to start browsing eBay for some sort of cost effective, well designed, micro speaker or dock.
This one jumped out of the page at me. I can’t give specific URL to find the product as it probably breaches a whole bunch of Apple copyrights, but if you are desperate and cannot find it let me know and I will give you the store details.
The packaging was right up there with Apple packaging in terms of good looks and cool science lab design. Very akin to the box I purchased my 6th gen Nano in.
and the back gave great tips to remember to back up data to your local or home computer lulz.
The product consisted of the actual tiny little speaker module, and the dual function speaker cable and usb charger cable.
The speaker has a small round black on off button on the bottom and the mini USB connector hole that serves as a connection point for the dual function cord supplied with the speaker
There isn’t a need for the unit to be plugged into power, as it is driven by a lithium ion battery, and the little apple glows white when the speaker is switched on.
and to plug your phone or whatever in? well a 3.5mm jack. Not digital signal I know but come on it is for an office not for a THX home cinema.
and with an iPod Nano 6th Gen in the form of a lunatik watch, doesn’t it make the most adorable little office stereo?
let me know if you want eBay store details!!
Tags:apple, ebay, gadgets, Music, office life, speakers, tech
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October 26, 2011
Hate the game but love the story line and secretly think it is definitely based on a true story
any ways I know I have mentioned this before possibly on twitter but hopefully you guys have been watching these bastards too.
A little bit I love the thought of a company maybe not as evil and maybe a little bit more security conscious like Umbrella Corporation running around, in a over sized bee hive under the ground.
or maybe they already are.
example.
Avon Product ‘Anew Derma Full’
Umbrella Corporation’s ‘T Virus’
Coincidence? I think not.
Tags:avon, cosmetics, tvirus, umbrella corp, virus, zombies
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October 22, 2011
Tags:iphone, iphone4s, Siri, tumblr
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October 6, 2011
Tags:apple, innovation, iphone, rememberance, RIP, Steve Jobs
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October 5, 2011
Well, with super quick UPS shipping from Blue Lounge I have already received some of my goodies from them .
As you would expect they are just awesome. All are complete life hacks and the price was quite competitive. Here are some pictures of the MiniDock in action
beautiful packaging.
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looks good, but unfortunately two iPhones cannot be plugged in side by side in the conventional Australian power point. It also sits a little further out from the wall due to the alternative Australian Power supply.
but it still beats the crap out of hanging it on the bench via the messy cable.
I also purchased the Milo iPhone holder so I could integrate it into my work space. it is very handy especially for making video calls, and using the iPhone as a flip clock. It is a stylish addition to my work place.
This is just for cool value, it does get your iPhone off the desk and scratch free. All of these were pretty ok cost wise. Shipping was a bit steep but considering the price you pay the delivery was super fast, like super fast.
All of the products were made in the highest of quality and do not have any flaws. The product description was spot on, and I am extremely satisfied, now just to get my Bluelounge.com iPad2 kicks.
I would definitely look for future products from blue lounge
Tags:accessories, blue lounge, gadget, iphone, iphone4, nerd parenting, office wars, tech
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September 26, 2011
I will have this please.
No Socks.
No Undies.
No Ties.
Just this.
Would be the perfect compliment to my Lunatik
Tags:apple ipod, christmas, gadgets, nerd parenting, present, tech, wrist watch
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September 26, 2011
So I couldn’t help myself and decided to buy some new gadget-y accessories. Of course they are for the iPhone.
I decided to buy some new stuff from bluelounge.com.
Due to our family owning multiple iPhones, and an iPad2, all supported with media streaming from our HTPC, there is really no reason to get carried away and buy a MacBook or an iMac…..yet. So in the meantime I decided I needed a little dock/stand. What better one to get than the ‘Milo’ from Bluelounge.
It is indeed now a mini iMac or at least will be once I take delivery of the shiny goods, that smell like fresh computery plastic goodness.
I also purchased a couple of these cool ‘miniDocks’, the premise being is that when plugged into a charger your phone is usually on the floor and kickable, also difficult to use.
These little docks, I think will be great for the kitchen, or lounge room where your phone can be docked and charging whilst easily accessible and functional. that look pretty tidy you have to admit.
And then finally, not happy with the sloppy fit of the iPad case I accidentally got for our iPad2. I got some ‘Kicks’, this way I can get the smart cover I originally purchase with our iPad back out. and I can have the iPad2 in its beautiful uncased sexy form on show for all to see.
Cute streamlined feet-y goodness. Nice thinking, simple, probably a bit of a rip off but hey. I didn’t think of it.
Anyways, I will let everyone know what they are like when I recieve them, of course I am sure they will come in great packaging.
Tags:apple accessories, bluelounge.com, ipad2, nerd parenting, tech, Tech parenting
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