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Lume Cube smart flash shines bright light onto action cams and smartphones

Used as constant lighting or a flash, the Lume Cube can provide up to 1,500 lumens of light for action cameras and smartphones.
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Kamkop Action Jib helps you shoot smooth videos with action cams and smartphones

The Kamkop Action Jib is a portable and lightweight camera accessory that helps you shoot smooth videos with actions cameras and smartphones.
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Want to watch the world flick by at over 200 mph? Hop on the world’s fastest trains

Want to ride the world's fastest trains? Unfortunately, you'll need to head to Europe and Asia.
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Vievu2 review

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Samsung’s NX1 pro camera, as seen from the eyes of a pro photographer

Acclaimed photographer Alex Webb shares with us his photos and thoughts on Samsung's new pro camera, the NX1.
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Once impenetrable, Google Maps scales walls of NYC’s Gramercy Park

Thanks to a smartphone, Google Maps, and Airbnb rental, one man was able to capture and shared a 360-degree panorama of Manhattan's private Gramercy Park.
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This secret trick could save you money on airfare — but beware

We spoke with one travel expert about "hidden cities" airfares, and why it's a bad idea.
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Sony’s newest full-frame mirrorless has improved stabilization, faster autofocus

Sony's fourth full-frame mirrorless camera, the A7 II, uses a 5-axis image stabilization system to keep things steady and has faster autofocusing.
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Shoot 360-degree wide-angle time-lapse videos with GoPro mount for Galileo dock

Now you can easily shoot smooth 360-degree, wide-angle time-lapse videos with your GoPro with a new mount for the Motrr Galileo rotating dock.
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Get up-close and personal with Fujifilm’s macro adapters for X-series cameras

Fujifilm has a pair of new macro adapters that add magnification to X-series Fujinon lenses.
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Kenu’s Stance is a mini tripod for iPhones, but moonlights as a beer bottle opener

The Stance from Kenu is a lightweight and compact tripod for iPhones with Lightning connectors. It also functions as a kickstand and a bottle opener.
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PhotoTime app puts an end to tagging, automatically sorts your pictures

PhotoTime, a new photo management apps for iOS, uses image and facial recognition technology to automatically tag and organize your photos.
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British Airways’ ‘Welcome of Home’ campaign launches travel contest on Twitter

For its latest campaign, British Airways documents one woman's emotional journey back to India, and launches a related travel contest on Twitter.
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Take the stress out of holiday travel with these gadgets, apps, and tips

Despite the festive-sound name, holiday travel is one of the more stressful times of the year. Learn how to breeze through using the latest tech.
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Time-lapse made easy: Pico accessory automatically sets, controls your camera

Pico is a small accessory that lets you easily shoot time-lapse photography without having to mess with camera settings.
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Canon puts a super-telephoto zoom inside a compact body for its newest lens

Canon's second-generation 100-400mm lens has a redesigned optical formula that the company says will deliver sharp images with high resolution and contrast.
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Kids are horrified that you have to go to a store to develop camera film

Part social commentary, part humor, and part "kids say the darndest things," the "Kids React to Technology" Web series takes a look at film cameras.
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Save your iPhone photos to your computer automatically with new Odysee app

A new app and service called Odysee takes automatically saves your iPhone photos and videos to your computer for free.
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Mobile printing just got lighter and compact with Epson’s WF-100

Epson's new WF-100 is claimed as the world's smallest and lightest printer, which is great for mobile professionals who need to print at a moment's notice.
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HTC RE review

ClockOne

Revisit your alarm clock from 1989 with this mondo E-Ink wall clock

For the creators of the ClockOne, it's more about showcasing what you can do with E Ink technology besides building a design piece for the home or office.
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Carnival’s new at-sea Wi-Fi network is finally faster than your shuffleboard game

Carnival, the world's largest operator of cruise ships, announced it will add faster and better Wi-Fi to its vessels.
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Ricoh gets in forefront of 360-degree panorama trend with new Theta camera

Ricoh launched a new version of its 360-degree camera, the Theta. It now comes in four colors, and can capture 3-minute 360-degree videos.
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From mile-high Wi-Fi to mobile boarding passes, which airline has the best tech?

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Ricoh adds a sweet touch to its DSLRs with the candy-colored Pentax K-S1

Available in three candy-colored hues on white camera bodies, the new Pentax K-S1 from Ricoh will definitely draw some attention.
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Flickr’s simple ‘Park or Bird’ tool is actually a demo of complex image recognition

Flickr's new "Park or Bird" can tell if it a photo was shot in a park, and if it contains a bird, but it's actually a sophisticated image recognition tool.
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Control your DSLR’s shutter remotely from an Android device with this free app

ShutterBOT is a free app for IR-equipped Android phones and tablets that let you control a DSLR camera's shutter remotely.
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Strengthen the bond of Sony camera lenses with this replacement mount

The Tough E-mount from Fotodiox is an accessory that strengthens the connection between Sony E-mount cameras and lenses.
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Faster in-flight Wi-Fi could herald end of seat-back entertainment

United Airlines and other carriers are adding Wi-Fi and personal device entertainment streaming to their planes.
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Why can’t the dollar look like this? Norway’s Krone gets an 8-bit makeover

Norway recently held a competition for new banknote designs. The central bank has chosen a pixel motif gives the note a traditional and modern expression.
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Don’t cry for Aperture’s loss, Adobe helps users migrate files to Lightroom

Adobe has created a guide that helps Aperture users migrate their photos over to Lightroom.
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For $78k, Canon will sell you ‘world’s longest’ 4K ultra-telephoto cinema lens

Canon just announced the world's longest 4K ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Super 35mm cinema cameras, and comes with a $78,000 price tag.
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Grids app for OS X makes Instagram viewing on desktops more fluid and interactive

Grids, a third-party client, brings a more beautiful, intuitive, and interactive Instagram viewing experience to Mac OS X.
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Samsung goes to Hollywood, puts on sequel to DSLR-ditching campaign

For its second #DitchtheDSLR event, Samsung will arrive in Hollywood, with the backing of celebrities and a donation to Habitat for Humanity in Los Angeles.