Polaroid (formerly the Impossible Project, whose key backer bought the original brand outright earlier this year) is releasing a sequel to the classic One Step camera. The new One Step 2 uses i-Type film (not Instax!), comes in white and dark gray, and is $99.
Polaroid, finally united with the Impossible Project, returns to instant-film roots
The new Barbie Polaroid camera actually sounds pretty wonderful
Over at Wired, Medea Giordano has brought her insightful eye as a photographer and a writer to the new Polaroid 600 Barbie Throwback camera, a retro take on the classic camera with all the Barbie flourishes you'd expect. But according to Giordano, the seemingly-novelty nature of the camera is tertiary to the fact that … it… READ THE REST
Hacked Polaroid camera prints on thermal paper
There's an astounding level of detail and thoroughness in Mixtela's report on hacking a Polaroid camera to print on thermal paper. It reads almost like a pulp novel. It was about 7pm when I finally got the whole thing closed up and apparently intact. I didn't have time to test it. I just chucked everything… READ THE REST
Lomo Instant Camera
I have a Fuji Instax instant camera and it's a lot of fun to be able to spit out and share prints in the age of Instagram. But it's also an ugly soulless blob of a gadget that seems optimized to be the least carryable or volume-efficient possible. The Polaroid Snap series seems to fix… READ THE REST
Channel your inner artist with these epic $30 drawing lessons
Whether you love to sketch figures now and then or can't do much more than "paint by numbers," there's no denying the therapeutic effect drawing and creating art has on your mind and soul. But if you're looking to take your drawing skills up a few pegs, whether it's for fun or to strengthen your… READ THE REST
This 4-in-1 device targets allergens and uses white noise to lull you to sleep
Why do some people experience incredible sleep while others suffer? The Allergy Institute has answers, noting that allergies are triggered by nasal congestion. It's harder to breathe when you're congested, which is why many people either wake up frequently or feel as if they aren't fully rested. Eliminating those nasty allergens is an easy way… READ THE REST
Electrical engineering has never been more fun with these build-at-home robotics kits
The world of electrical engineering and robotics is exciting and full of endless possibilities. In fact, getting kids hooked early will boost their problem-solving skills, stimulate their creativity, and better prepare them for the future. They just need the right push to get started. These kits are the perfect place to start whether you want… READ THE REST
