Thứ Hai, 26 tháng 9, 2016
Welcome to the 2016 presidential election. Here we have a photograph of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton standing before a crowd full of excited young supporters at a campaign event in Orlando... except the group of "millennials" greeted Clinton by literally turning their backs to her. You're probably asking yourself what could possibly be more important than looking directly at the potential first female president of the United States. A selfie, of course. The iconic photograph, captured by Barbara Kinney — a former White House photographer for Bill Clinton who is currently working full time for the Hillary Clinton campaign — perfectly highlights the essence of this generation's technological priorities. 2016, ya'll. pic.twitter.com/M0AZceVagQ — Victor Ng (@victomato) September 25, 2016 Though it is unclear whether the massive group selfie session was requested by Clinton herself, the candidate is no stranger to the art of selfie taking. Selfie master Hillary Clinton posing with a supporter after speaking at a campaign event at City Garage in Baltimore, Sunday, April 10, 2016. Image: Patrick Semansky/ap photo Hillary Clinton cheesing for a selfie with a group of supporters at a rally at California State University on June 3, 2016. Image: John Locher, File/ap photo What a time to be alive. Mashable has reached out to Barbara Kinney for comment.
Thứ Năm, 15 tháng 9, 2016
Amidst all the crazy news at Apple's iPhone event last week, the announcement of new emoji may have gotten lost in the shuffle. (Remember the shuffle? RIP.) As part of the iOS 10 update that rolled out this week, a slew of new – and for the most part, progressive – emoji are available on your iPhone. With so many new emoji sliding into your DMs, we created a guide on when each is most appropriate to use. Here are our suggestions on when you should use all of the shiny new emoji. Happy texting! Image: Ambar Del Moral/mashable Image: AMBAR DEL MORAL/MASHABLE Image: AMBAR DEL MORAL/MASHABLE Image: AMBAR DEL MORAL/MASHABLE Image: AMBAR DEL MORAL/MASHABLE
Thứ Tư, 14 tháng 9, 2016
Instagram is great for a lot of things — but storing high-quality photographs isn't one of them. No matter how gorgeous a filtered image looks in your feed, you'll notice a lot of flaws if you zoom in. That's because the popular social network heavily compresses posts to make everything load faster in your app. That's good news for most, since it makes Instagram boot up quicker and means less waiting around for new content as you scroll deeper into your feed. Most users who just want to look at pretty pictures on their phone probably don't care that they can't see every little high-def wrinkle on their friend's grandpa or Shar-Pei. But you shouldn't rely on Instagram to preserve your memories if, say, you want to clear space on your device. Store your photos elsewhere using a service like Google Drive, Dropbox or iCloud, where they can be re-downloaded in all their high-res glory. Once they're uploaded to a service that will maintain their full size and resolution, delete them from your phone. Let's quickly look at a photograph I took wth my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 during a trip to Milan, Italy. To see how much Instagram compressed my shot, I visited the web version of my post. Note that I edited the shot before I uploaded using Instagram's built-in tools, though I didn't apply a filter. You can probably already tell that something's up with the image quality: The wooden slats on the side of the building look wobbly or pixelated. It looked fine on my smartphone screen, though. Digging in a bit deeper, I viewed the page source of the Instagram page, tracked down the relevant, compressed JPG image and saved it to my local hard drive — a fussy way of saying I downloaded the Insta to my computer. I zoomed in just a bit on it, and things weren't pretty: Image: Damon Beres/mashable As you might expect, the file size of this image was also much smaller than the original photograph — suggesting lower quality. Meanwhile, the detail is a lot crisper in the full-resolution photograph: You might say: "Jeez dude, is it really worth stressing over something you really only notice when you zoom in?" I'd say don't stress — life is short! — but definitely think about it. We don't know what kind of awesome screens we'll be working with in a few years, and tiny differences in photo quality could stand out. Even now, you might appreciate having access to the highest quality version of your photos — for projecting your vacation albums, setting a ridiculously beautiful desktop background, wallpapering your baby's room with printouts of your safari, or whatever. The lesson: Share your photos on Instagram. Just don't back them up there.What's the difference, really?
Thứ Bảy, 9 tháng 7, 2016
Maybe we shouldn't allow everyone to have access to technology. Most people like to think they have a pretty good grasp on all things tech. But just because you can turn a device on and navigate to your email doesn't mean you're IT professionals. Unfortunately, the life of an IT person is sometimes filled with horrifying acts against technology, like a mouse that had literally never been cleaned or a power strip that has a bad habit of lighting things on fire. But thanks to Reddit's r/TechSupportGore, these horrifying acts will no longer go unnoticed. Also, please clean your mouse and keyboard. Happy Monday! Here are some #corgi butts in slow motion. A video posted by Mashable Watercooler (@watercooler) on Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.Tech support gore
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Thứ Năm, 30 tháng 6, 2016
I'm an instant film fanatic. I've tried just about every instant camera that prints on instant film, instant cameras that print digital sticker prints and pocket printers that print digital photos from recent years. But I still had no idea Fujifilm sold a pocket printer that prints your smartphone photos on mini instant film. Yep, that's on real instant film, not digital paper. I missed the boat on the SP-1 and now the company's releasing the Instax Share SP-2 for $199.99. The printer has a new sharper design that resembles a juice box. It's also slightly more compact and lighter. It comes in two colors: silver and gold to better match today's smartphone color trends. No rose gold, though. There are a couple of internal improvements over the SP-1 that make the SP-2 a worthwhile upgrade. First, the SP-2 prints 40 percent faster. It only takes 10 seconds to print out a photo over Wi-Fi from your smartphone (or tablet) compared to the SP-1's 14 seconds. Pictures print in 10 seconds. Image: BRITTANY HERBERT/MASHABLE Second, printed photos have a higher resolution thanks to a new 3-color OLED printing engine: 800 x 600 resolution at 320 dots per inch (dpi). The SP-1 printed at 640 x 480 resolution at 254 dpi. And the printer now supports PNG files as well as JPEG. And third, the Instax Share app for iOS and Android has been updated with new features like a custom filter and split-picture and collage templates. These new app features are in addition to the ability to print photos with a myriad of templates (i.e. holidays, birthdays, celebrations, etc.), print photos with real-time data (i.e. date, time, location, weather, chance of rain) and include data from select social networks like Facebook and Instagram (i.e. profile photo, number of likes, caption and hashtags). The dots tell you how many shots you have left. Image: BRITTANY HERBERT/MASHABLE Using the printer itself is mostly a lovely experience. When you power the printer on, an LED lights up green and a row of 10 LED dots on the top tells you how many shots of mini instant film you have left. There's a reprint button the side of the camera for instantly printing a duplicate to give to a friend. The SP-2 uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charges through a Micro USB cable, which is included in the box. Not included in the box is a power adapter, but your smartphone's will work fine. Battery life is rated at up to 100 prints. Image: BRITTANY HERBERT/MASHABLE Image: BRITTANY HERBERT/MASHABLE The Instax Share app is easy to use. The app is split into five core sections: print from your smartphone camera roll, reprint a photo, take a photo and print, print a photo with the real-time template, and print from SNS (social networking site). Image: screenshot: raymond Wong/mashable And connecting your smartphone to the SP-2 printer is as simple as connecting to it in the Wi-Fi settings. Things get a little cumbersome when you want to print with the real-time and social media templates. You need to connect to your Internet connection first, launch those template modes, pick your photo, make your edits and/or add your text, then go back to your Wi-Fi settings and connect back to the Instax printer, and then hit print. It's the same process of jumping between the Instax Share app to Wi-Fi settings every single time you want to use one of those cool templates that need access to the Internet. It's annoying for sure, but once you get used to it, you'll be a pro at using your recent apps feature (double-tap home button on iPhone or tap recent apps button on Android). A sample of the types of templates you can pick from before printing. Image: BRITTANY HERBERT/MASHABLE I'm not exaggerating when I say the prints are unbelievably good. They're really sharp and exposure is great. There's some color fringing along the borders that remind you the prints are on instant film, but other than that, the prints are just...wow. There's not much in terms of filter selection (black & white and sepia are your only choices), but the templates are a whole lot of fun to use. The social media ones are especially cool since they retain the captions you originally wrote and the number of likes they got. It's weird to print and give someone a real-life version of an Instagram, but it is charming every time. Split photos are perfect for pictures like this one. Image: BRITTANY HERBERT/MASHABLE Printing photo collages is also a great way to preserve a memory without wasting film and printing them on multiple shots. Split-photo mode is really neat for sharing group photos — like a photo locket. To see just how sharp the SP-2 prints, I did a few shoots with it and my Instax Mini 90 instant camera. As you can see in the photo comparisons below, the prints out of my Mini 90 camera came out softer than those taken with my iPhone 6 and printed with the SP-2. The color-framed photos were shot with the Instax Mini 90 instant camera and the white frames were shot with an iPhone 6 and printed with the Instax Share SP-2. Image: brittany herbert/mashable For landscape photos, though, my Mini 90 won, the photos were sharper and had better exposure. Your mileage will vary, but for the most part, the SP-2 prints better photos than a regular mini-instant film Instax camera. In a few tests with the OnePlus 3, which has a 16-megapixel camera, the prints from the SP-2 were actually too high-resolution and led to a lot of visible anti-aliasing issues and moiré. My iPhone 6's 8-megapixel camera yielded a solid balance of resolution and image print quality. The Instax Share SP-2 uses standard Instax Mini film. Image: BRITTANY HERBERT/MASHABLE Trust me when I tell you I'm not simply drinking the instant film Kool-Aid. Fujifilm's Instax Share SP-2 is wonderfully fun. It's a little steep at $199.99, but for the image quality you get, it's totally worth it. Pricing for Fujifilm's Instax mini film fluctuates, but a 20-pack is $11.71, a 40-pack is $28.46 and a 60-pack is $37.89 on Amazon as of this writing. That's lower than normal. Had I known about the Fujifilm's Instax Share instant film printers for your smartphone, I probably wouldn't have splurged on the Mini 90. Fast prints in 10 seconds • High-resolution prints • Long battery life for up to 100 prints • Handy shot-counter at a glance • Rechargeable battery Switching Wi-Fi networks for some templates is a pain The Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 is an excellent and fun way to share your smartphone photos IRL. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.Faster, higher resolution prints
Easy to use, except...
Quick reprint button
Charges via Micro USB
Such good prints
Sharing is caring
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Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 4, 2016
A digital camera with no LCD screen? Who the heck would buy such a camera in 2016? That's the question, Leica surely asked itself when it decided to create the M-D (Typ 262), its newest rangefinder-style digital camera, which doesn't come with any kind of display on the back. If you believe Leica's spiel, a camera without a screen distills "photography in its purest form." A screen, apparently distracts the photographer during the photographing process. In other words, the M-D gives you a slower, more old school way of shooting more akin to shooting with a film camera. The photographer is forced to think about composition while looking through the viewfinder, adjust settings with the shutter speed dial on top and the ISO wheel on the back. Instead of wasting time reviewing photos after each shot (called "chimping" because you hunch over your camera like a chimp staring at the screen), you can move on and take more shots. Image: LEICA It's an earnest effort to preserve the art of photography, but it's just ridiculous especially considering its $5,995 price. The whole point of a digital camera with a screen is that you can review photos after each shot. That's an advantage, not a disadvantage. That's like Apple making an iPhone that only makes great voice calls because all of the iPhone's other features distract from the actual phone feature. As for specs, the camera's got 24 megapixels and uses Leica's Maestro image processor. No JPEG shooting with this camera; it only captures photos in RAW format DNG files. Its 3 fps shooting is also not impressive at all. Nevertheless, while the M-D is too expensive and featureless in my opinion, if you can afford it, nobody's going to stop you. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
A digital camera with no LCD screen? Who the heck would buy such a camera in 2016? That's the question, Leica surely asked itself when it decided to create the M-D (Typ 262), its newest rangefinder-style digital camera, which doesn't come with any kind of display on the back. If you believe Leica's spiel, a camera without a screen distills "photography in its purest form." A screen, apparently distracts the photographer during the photographing process. In other words, the M-D gives you a slower, more old school way of shooting more akin to shooting with a film camera. The photographer is forced to think about composition while looking through the viewfinder, adjust settings with the shutter speed dial on top and the ISO wheel on the back. Instead of wasting time reviewing photos after each shot (called "chimping" because you hunch over your camera like a chimp staring at the screen), you can move on and take more shots. Image: LEICA It's an earnest effort to preserve the art of photography, but it's just ridiculous especially considering its $5,995 price. The whole point of a digital camera with a screen is that you can review photos after each shot. That's an advantage, not a disadvantage. That's like Apple making an iPhone that only makes great voice calls because all of the iPhone's other features distract from the actual phone feature. As for specs, the camera's got 24 megapixels and uses Leica's Maestro image processor. No JPEG shooting with this camera; it only captures photos in RAW format DNG files. Its 3 fps shooting is also not impressive at all. Nevertheless, while the M-D is too expensive and featureless in my opinion, if you can afford it, nobody's going to stop you. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
A digital camera with no LCD screen? Who the heck would buy such a camera in 2016? That's the question, Leica surely asked itself when it decided to create the M-D (Typ 262), its newest rangefinder-style digital camera, which doesn't come with any kind of display on the back. If you believe Leica's spiel, a camera without a screen distills "photography in its purest form." A screen, apparently distracts the photographer during the photographing process. In other words, the M-D gives you a slower, more old school way of shooting more akin to shooting with a film camera. The photographer is forced to think about composition while looking through the viewfinder, adjust settings with the shutter speed dial on top and the ISO wheel on the back. Instead of wasting time reviewing photos after each shot (called "chimping" because you hunch over your camera like a chimp staring at the screen), you can move on and take more shots. Image: LEICA It's an earnest effort to preserve the art of photography, but it's just ridiculous especially considering its $5,995 price. The whole point of a digital camera with a screen is that you can review photos after each shot. That's an advantage, not a disadvantage. That's like Apple making an iPhone that only makes great voice calls because all of the iPhone's other features distract from the actual phone feature. As for specs, the camera's got 24 megapixels and uses Leica's Maestro image processor. No JPEG shooting with this camera; it only captures photos in RAW format DNG files. Its 3 fps shooting is also not impressive at all. Nevertheless, while the M-D is too expensive and featureless in my opinion, if you can afford it, nobody's going to stop you. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
A digital camera with no LCD screen? Who the heck would buy such a camera in 2016? That's the question, Leica surely asked itself when it decided to create the M-D (Typ 262), its newest rangefinder-style digital camera, which doesn't come with any kind of display on the back. If you believe Leica's spiel, a camera without a screen distills "photography in its purest form." A screen, apparently distracts the photographer during the photographing process. In other words, the M-D gives you a slower, more old school way of shooting more akin to shooting with a film camera. The photographer is forced to think about composition while looking through the viewfinder, adjust settings with the shutter speed dial on top and the ISO wheel on the back. Instead of wasting time reviewing photos after each shot (called "chimping" because you hunch over your camera like a chimp staring at the screen), you can move on and take more shots. Image: LEICA It's an earnest effort to preserve the art of photography, but it's just ridiculous especially considering its $5,995 price. The whole point of a digital camera with a screen is that you can review photos after each shot. That's an advantage, not a disadvantage. That's like Apple making an iPhone that only makes great voice calls because all of the iPhone's other features distract from the actual phone feature. As for specs, the camera's got 24 megapixels and uses Leica's Maestro image processor. No JPEG shooting with this camera; it only captures photos in RAW format DNG files. Its 3 fps shooting is also not impressive at all. Nevertheless, while the M-D is too expensive and featureless in my opinion, if you can afford it, nobody's going to stop you. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
Thứ Bảy, 23 tháng 4, 2016
The Recently app turns photos from your camera roll (iOS for now) into an 8x11” magazine that you receive on a monthly basis. You can include either 50 or 100 photos in each magazine, and along with copies for yourself, you can also send issues to your grandparents. No doubt the best thing in their mailbox. ($8.99 per month) Artifact Uprising prints photos onto beautiful beetle pine boxes that you can use to store anything meaningful. The wood grain subtly enhances each photo, memorializing your keepsakes in a special way. ($95) MagneticPix turns photos into custom dry-erase boards, which are perfect in the kitchen for any busy household. The metal canvas features any image you choose and can serve both as display art and a handy way to communicate reminders, notes and doodles. (Prices start at $99) Novel concept, right? It is when you can get the framed photo right from your phone. The Pictli app (iOS) eliminates the hassle of ordering prints and getting a frame. Their selection of beautiful frames of all sizes makes it so easy to decorate your space, with just a few taps. (Prices start at $20) Shutterfly’s customizable shower curtains let you bring any memory into the bath with you. Printed onto 70x70” woven polyester, the printed shower curtain adds both fun and whimsy to any bathroom décor. ($79.99) One of Shutterfly’s newer photo products is this customizable serving tray, made from durable and waterproof Lucite. This can be used in many ways, including as a holding place for personal items in a bedroom, or of course, as an essential for weekend breakfasts in bed. ($35.99) A Rubik’s Cube may be difficult to crack, but Personalization Mall makes it easy to create your own toy with personal images to stump even the fastest cuber in your family. Or, you can simply use it to proudly display six photos in a different way. Just remember that once you turn, there’s no turning back. ($28.95) Speaking of games, this memory exercise from Pinhole Press requires you to stay sharp with your family members, whether it’s mom or Great Aunt Edna. You decide who to include in your 12 matches (photos) to pair. Mix the cards around and let the games begin. ($29.99) With this sentimental photo jewelry from Zazzle, you can wear your favorite memories as a necklace, bracelet or earrings. The designs let the photos speak for themselves and add more meaning to your accessorizing. (Prices vary) Turn any photo into a beautiful night lamp that casts a soothing glow. Light Affection takes each print and carves the imagery onto a durable material that transfers light, which is then placed into the frame. You can select a plug-in night light or an illuminated frame to give a nice touch to any room. (Prices start at $44.95) Cocoagraph makes your special photos good enough to eat, literally. These personalized gourmet chocolate bars offer the tastiest canvas for any photo, logo or image. Hand-printed with FDA-approved food coloring, your favorite picture becomes even more memorable when you can take a bite out of it. (Prices start at $15) Start every morning with a delicious, buttery piece of toast — with your face on it. This bit of breakfast fun can easily be had with a customizable toaster from the Vermont Novelty Toaster Corporation. A photo of a single face, like Mashable's own Lance Ulanoff's, is preferred for optimal toast quality. ($69) Take a look at your camera roll and it’s a safe bet that there are hundreds if not thousands of photos on there that do nothing but, well, sit there. Facebook says that 2 billion photos are shared daily on Facebook, and InfoTrends previously estimated that 1 trillion photos were taken in 2015. Of course images are being shared all over social media, but there are so many other things that we can do with them — besides just printing them out and turning them into photo books. In the gallery above, we've rounded up 15 of the most creative ways to preserve your precious memories. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.Creative smartphone photo products
1. A monthly magazine
2. A wooden keepsake box
3. A dry-erase board
4. A framed photo
5. A shower curtain
6. A serving tray
8. A Rubik’s Cube
9. A memory game
10. A piece of jewelry
11. A photo night light
13. A bar of chocolate
15. A piece of selfie toast






















