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The FujiFilm X-T1 is mirrorless in technology, meaning there’s a direct optical connection between the lens, the sensor and the viewfinder. Typically, mirrorless designs shed a bit of weight and eschew some of the bulky figure that creates a more compact camera. Yet photographers love the finger functionality of SLR cameras, so Fuji arranged the X-T1 in a familiar layout. With the right hand on the shutter and the left hand on the lens, the feel is familiar to an SLR shooter in both landscape and portrait mode (with the optional battery case)....

Can a gadget be sexy? There’s no doubt that a computer, a media player, a tv or a telephone can inspire a serious case of tech lust. In 2009, the trends in gadget design pushed the envelope even further, with some of the sexiest gadgets we’ve seen yet. So what did the coolest gadgets of 2009 look like? Here’s a list of the 15 sexiest gadgets (GILFs?) that hit the world in this past year– and in no particular order....

[about the author: Seamus Payne is a professional commercial and editorial photographer based in Florida. See his casual work on Instagram @instacoolist] A New Category of Camera: The Lytro Illum Light Field Camera If you haven’t heard of light field camera technology, the concept is pretty simple– “shoot now, focus later”. Light field cameras allow users to snap a photo of a scene, then adjust the focus later to create a dynamic, interesting image....

The Magic Wallet meets the iPhone, as done by Hard Graft– can you imagine a more fitting marriage? The HardGraft Phone Card Wallet takes the elastic folding functionality of the magic wallet and fits it around the iPhone, putting your cash, cards and calling all in one place. It’s not the gimmick that gets us here, it’s the Hard Graft trademark on high style and leather luxury. It kind of makes us wish we had opted for an iPhone over our Android sidearm....

You Can’t Help But Sing Along to the High School Musical Soundtrack If you happened to be a preteen in 2006, you probably caught High School Musical fever. You bought the merch. You learned the choreography. And you definitely knew all the words to “We’re All In This Together.” Singing it through the house, much to the mortification of your cooler, My Chemical Romance-obsessed siblings. Related Reading: Y2K Fashion Tips Disney doubled up on the success of the first movie to produce two sequels within two years, High School Music 2 and High School Musical 3: Senior Year, respectively....

The first thing that’ll probably jump out at you about Lyric is how it looks – sporting a circular design, it’s both beautiful and easy to read, ensuring it’ll look good pretty much wherever you put it. Of course, the Honeywell Lyric is not all about looks – that’s only a bonus. The true power of Lyric is in the fact that, through both its built-in features and its smartphone app, it allows you to fine-tune your home’s temperature and humidity like never before....

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Do you ever catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror as you’re coming out of the shower or getting dressed — and your eyes zero in on “that part?” You know the one that’s shape-shifting and so obediently obeying the laws of gravity? That wasn’t there last week was it? Or last year? You KNOW it wasn’t there five years ago. ARGHHHHH!!! What’s happening here? Maybe it’s on your face or thighs or midsection....

It’s hard to get over that person when you have to see them at work every day, especially when they are an attractive member of the opposite s#x or are your boss. Working with someone whom you have feelings for can be frustrating and stressful, and it’s not uncommon to fall in love with someone at work. If you work closely with someone you have an affair with or are already in a relationship with and begin to develop feelings for him or her, you might wonder how to get over this person....

For any fashionable man out there, his looks is one of his best assets. Most modern men truly want to appear neat and presentable any time they step out be it for a formal occasion or simple leisure outing, but of course, as easy as it is to grow the beards one cannot say its that simple to groom it. A lot of men who want to join the “Beard Gang” have little knowledge on how to go about it to get the best styles that fit their face....

Sometimes they’re thrust upon us because of an unforeseen circumstance or event that makes it impossible for us to freely move forward with our lives. In cases like these, saying goodbye can be difficult – if not impossible – which means that saying a kind farewell often isn’t possible either. So, what is one supposed to do when faced with a situation where they cannot continue a relationship or let go of their feelings?...

When you’re done wearing the collar of fashionable servitude, we’ve got 15 tips for wearing a suit without a tie and still looking damn dapper in the process. A Note On Collars When you decide to drop the tie, your collar becomes far more important, since people are now going to be looking at it. You’re generally going to want to avoid collars that go best with a tie, namely medium to large ones....

She’s been pushing all your buttons lately, and it’s gotten to the point where you dread interacting with her. Nowhere in your parenting books did you run across any helpful tips for dealing with grown children disrespecting parents. But here you are, dealing with a kid who refuses to take responsibility or who continually tries to take advantage of you. It’s exhausting. You’re getting nowhere with phone calls, and your in-person conversations devolve into shouting matches....

Ikea’s new solar panel offering starts in a package that would cost around $9,000 USD after currency conversion. This would include 18 thin photovoltaic panels which combine to provide nearly-constant energy, even on an island that isn’t known for its year-round sun. The UK government offers a subsidy for solar-powered homes that can reach as much as $1,200 USD annually, taking a bit of a bite out of the initial cost and ushering in a break-even a bit sooner....

Marcus O’Reilly Architects has designed a spacious, single-story modern home for an old friend and business partner in Kyneton, Victoria, Australia. The Kyneton House is situated on a leafy, natural lot with plenty of privacy from neighbors– an ideal spot for a home whose focus is evenly split between its interior decor and the natural world around it. O’Reilly and company organized the home in two wings joined by a central spine, one as a private section for its inhabitants and the other a large section for entertaining guests– that opens into a large outdoor patio and into the lot beyond....

Forgetting the office keys in your previous day’s trouser pocket can be seriously frustrating after a two-hour drive downtown. That’s why a valet tray comes in handy. Furthermore, a stylish valet tray placed at your bedside table can help give character to what would have otherwise been a dull interior. You’d also find a valet tray worthwhile in decluttering your space. Although a typical valet tray acts as an EDC (Everyday carry) receptacle, more advanced versions serve supplementary roles such as phone charging ports, while larger ones may handle bigger stuff like sunglasses....

In the most unforgettable moments, it always turns up with an unexpected twist. The whole world collapses on our unrealized purpose. Which causes great damage to our existence. We can’t withstand the pain it created. The suffering is just familiar to the heart of our own. It cannot be imagined or expressed but can be experienced only through the will of one’s fate. No matter how big our dreams are!...

Light Graffiti | The art of light painting is amongst the final visual frontiers of human creativity. It requires precise photographic skill, carefully choreographed performance and a wild imagination. Light graffiti as an art is not yet a century old, a discipline born from photographic mistakes and years of experimentation. Just how good can light painting get? Here is TheCoolist‘s collection of 10 excellent light graffiti artists from around the world, dating back to the days of Picasso and times more recent....

The Swede’s sure know how to make ’em… If you haven’t heard the name Mini Anden before, its likely you’ve seen her on the silver screen or in high fashion print. Having started out at the age of fifteen, the now 31-year-old Anden has built an impressive career as a model and actress. On TV, you can catch Miss Anden on shows like Entourage, Chuck, Ugly Betty and more. Anden’s signatures are her striking blue eyes, dark auburn tresses and subtle freckles, a look that we couldn’t help ourselves but feature…

Industrial designer James Patmore apparently found plenty of inspiration in the crystalline forms found in nature at the micro level. His NaCl Pendant Light is inspired by the very common chemical compound most of us use every day: salt. This wild, geometrically modular lamp won’t provide a lot of light, but it will be a brilliant center piece to your modern living room– and a conversation starter in itself. [james patmore via mocoloco] View in gallery View in gallery...