Prime Day Deals: Cameras, accessories, batteries
Update 12:16pm PT: So far, the deals are, as many are saying, meh. Nothing earth-shattering, especially when it comes to camera gear. Best deals I could find…
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Shot on Canon 80D: Vancouver SkyTrain in search of creative impulse (Video)
Experimenting with Canon 80D neutral profile and Alexa LUT to create dreamy/filmic look.
The California Glamping Experience: Treebones in Big Sur
A yurt. A nest. And endless views of the Pacific Ocean… So, you find good old camping a little too rustic. But you’d like something…
Wearables Report: Was Pebble’s $12.8 million Kickstarter campaign a success?
Perspective, it’s an an interesting thing. By all accounts Pebble’s third Kickstarter campaign — for two updated Pebble smartwatches and an Android-powered fitness tracker aimed at…
Heartthrobs: ‘Biggest Boy Band Ever’
A pleasant evening at the Nourse, with San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
Homegrown phone – Is Google aiming to be more like Apple?
Being open is both a blessing and a curse. One the plus side, others can run hog wild. In the case of Google’s Android operating…
A top secret mission
Vintage Mercedes cars. The autonomous Spanish city of Ceuta. An ex-con. Yes, this one is going to be interesting. I’m on a secret mission. I…
Canon EOS 80D Video Creator Kit: Is it a good deal?
Like we’ve seen before with previous models, Canon has announced a “Video Creator Kit” for its new EOS 80D DSLR camera. The package includes a…
Broadway Under the Stars: From Baja beaches to Sonoma ruins, the remarkable story (Video)
This has to rank as one of the country’s most incredible arts-related stories. The arts? Success? In 2016? Yes, yes and yes. It’s an adventurous…
Shawn Hook interview, plus concert highlights from Live in the Vineyard (Video)
The Stark Insider summer concert series continues with interviews and highlights from the Live in the Vineyard music festival. Past episodes include Pentatonix, Ben Rector,…