It's about time! Hauling around DSLR is not the most practical or enjoyable thing to do while on a trip, especially one that involves lots of walking. Until most recently, if you opted to leave your DSLR at home, automatically you forfeited picture quality. New technology has allowed companies to jam pack most DSLR features into compact point and shoots as well as HD video capturing capabilities. Here are some of the top compact cameras that are on the market or soon to be:
-interchangeable lenses -light-weight magnesium body -14-megapixel sensor -virtual mode dial -full 1080 HD video capabilities -no built in flash or view finder -$699 -full cnet review
We Live In Public is a documentary about one if the internet's first pioneers, Josh Harris. His story is truly remarkable, Josh was one of the initial inventors of online chat rooms and went on to starting up the first online TV network. At this pinnacle, Josh was worth over $80 million dollars only to see it all fade away as he broadcast his life 24hrs over the web. Winner of the Grand Jury Documentary Prize at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, you can rent or buy We Live In Public on iTunes.
The Xfinity Remote - Comcast's prototype iPad app. The app allows you to view your program cable program guide, on demand movies, program your pvr and even invite friends to watch the same show with you. Of course this is only in the states...don't be expecting this above the boarder anytime soon.
Here is a recent interview with one of my favorite artists, Lupe Fiasco, while on his Steppin' Laser Tour. Lupe talks about behind his upcoming album, Lasers, his thoughts on leaking and pirating, his sneaker game, and more.
Sophnet’s F.C.R.B, newest collab with NSW set to release this Saturday, May 8th. You can cop these at the Write The Future pop-up store, as well as other Sophnet outlets.