Archive for May, 2009

May
16/09

Last Updated on Saturday, 16 May 2009 09:00
Written by Shawn Farner
Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Nikon S630 Blink Detection Fail This is a tad bit unfortunate.

The Nikon S630 features built-in blink detection, which alerts you if it believes that someone in your photo blinked. As you can see here, this girl did not blink. She’s just Asian.

Gizmodo’s Odelia Lee said it best:

“I know this Nikon S630 is just trying to be helpful, but a little tact wouldn’t hurt. Some people’s eyes [are] just extra squinty when they smile, OK, camera?“

Back to the drawing board, Nikon. Back to the drawing board.

[via Gizmodo]

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May
15/09

Grandpa’s Firefork is Genius, Possibly Overkill

Last Updated on Friday, 15 May 2009 08:23
Written by Jack Fitchner
Friday, May 15th, 2009

fire-stick-prong I am sure the camping purists out there will eschew camping with fancy gizmos like the “Grandpa’s Firefork” or “Recreational Vehicles” with “Air Conditioning” But for the family camper, the firefork could really help the experience for the wee ones.

Slide off the protective cover to reveal two prongs and put the gizmo on the end of little Johnny’s lichen covered stick. Tension between the two top rings hold the contraption in place. Put a hot dog or marshmallows on the prongs and we are ready.

Now little Johnny can roast to his hearts content without dropping 3 hot dogs into the fire. About $15 for a 4-pack.

[via Extreme Geek]

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