Doxie's new USB-powered device simplifies the oft-tedious task of scanning photos or documents with its easy setup and an intelligible Internet integration. The small, portable machine works in black and white, grayscale or color and processes documents or photos at up to 600dpi. While the scanner automatically adjusts photos...

For the release of Matthew Dear's latest album, Black City, his label decided to take a slightly more inventive approach to packaging. Teaming up with award-winning design firm Boym, Ghostly International will release an ominous-looking totem, inscribed with a unique four-character code that accesses a download and stream of...

Creating music with an electrical engineer's perspective, Tristan Perich's "1-Bit Symphony" utilizes one microchip on an electronic circuit to perform a five-movement composition. The simplified follow-up to the NYC-based musician and visual artist's "1-Bit Music" project continues his efforts to connect a physical medium with the digital world. By...

Of the millions of apps out there, none quite capitalize on the sheer fun and beauty of interactivity the way that Scott Snibbe's do. Combining "painting, animation, art, science, and gaming," the San Francisco, CA-based digital artist originally developed the gorgeously elegant interfaces (all part of his "Dynamic Systems...

Lara Grant just graduated from the Interactive Telecommunications Program at NYU where she literally crafted out her own niche in "wearable technology." "It's not a real major, just my interest," the 28-year-old Brooklyn resident explains. Her thesis, Soft Sensors, fuses the digital world with physical experience by creating computer...

Award-winning design studio O.D.M. (Original, Dynamic and Minimalist) radically re-imagines the watch's face by moving buttons to the center and positioning dual displays on the top and bottom of the case's sides, lending a bold new look along with better functionality. The reconfigured design makes a big improvement on...

Combining two useful travel accessories, a luggage tag with a hand-held digital scale, Weigh To Go is a no-brainer gadget for jetsetters. The compact device works by simply pushing the power button and lifting the suitcase off the floor for about five seconds. A steel carabiner lock keeps the...

Released today as part of Nikon's new Style Series line, the S8000 continues the trend of narrowing the gap between high end, image-focused SLRs and conveniently pocket-sized point-and-shoots. The diminutive camera, at 14.2 megapixels with full 10x optical zoom, ranks thinnest in its class. Barely larger than a pack...

The recent history of Apogee finds the digital audio company aligning with Apple to produce Mac-specific hardware emphasizing simplicity and intuitive design. Designed for use with the guitar, the latest addition to the line—an interface and controller dubbed GiO—pairs seamlessly with the latest versions of GarageBand, Logic Studio and...

Unveiled earlier this month at CES, Pentax's latest digital cameras—the Optio H90 (above) and I-10 (below)—offer budding photographers a high-tech device at an affordable price. Both of the wide-angle cameras load up on features, including Eye-Fi connectivity capabilities (for wireless uploading), 5x optical zoom lenses, 2.7-inch LCD screens, high-res...

Simplifying the photo-mounting process, Bumblejax boils it down to a few clicks with their online system that requires little more than uploading a high-res image and choosing a material. From the slick look of metal to lightweight foam, the digital printers offer Gatorboard, acrylic, aluminum or MDF board for...

If you're coming down to the wire for holiday gifting but don't want to send the standard e-gift certificate, we've pulled together a few digital options that'll show you've put some thought into your giving this year—or at least show you read Cool Hunting. Subscription to Marvel Digital Comics For...

A quick three-step process, Memolio turns digital images into transportable pictures. The compact album houses 24 images on durable, water-resistant card stock within personalized front and back covers. Ideal as mini portfolios or a modern take on the wallet insert, Memolio albums also make for great holiday greeting cards...

Addressing the growing market for a smaller camera with professional features, Olympus recently introduced the compact, lightweight Micro Four Thirds EP-1 a.k.a. "PEN" digital camera. I never go anywhere without a camera, but schlepping the bulky DSLR is not always convenient and my iPhone camera quality isn't always acceptable....

by Laura Neilson The creative hub Everyone is an Art Director, a website sharing art and design for all, recently launched its first trend publication—a 217-page visual study on Facet Design and its widespread use in contemporary design. The PDF—free for download—serves as a digital inspiration board, featuring an...

For archivists or self-promoters, Memolio publishes small decks of multiple images. Whether handing them out as mini portfolios, creating albums to commemorate special events or giving them as gifts, the unlimited options make them endlessly useful. Much like Moo cards, the service works by uploading images, which you have...

We're pleased to announce the recent launch of Cool Hunting Video's own channel on Babelgum. Combining the full-screen video quality of traditional television with the interactive capabilities of the Internet, Babelgum offers professionally produced, on-demand programming to a global audience. The channel adds to CHV's other outlets, iTunes, Zune...

For those who want the quality of a DSLR in the size of a point-and-shoot, the Sigma DP2 recently emerged as a powerful new competitor on the scene. While small digital cameras have made it easier to perfectly capture moments through rapid fire shooting and seemingly infinite capacity, their...

With Brazilian designers and companies like F. Akasaka and Melissa helping to put Brazil on the map for design (not just street art), there's a lot of talent that's on the brink of making it big, which is the subject of the just-opened exhibit "Brazilian Design Today: Frontiers." Interest...

In the race for best iPhone recording application, there are over a dozen contestants but few finalists. After surveying a handful, we're placing Griffin's iTalk and Zarboo's SpeakEasy in the winner's circle. While neither application is flawless, both get kudos for interface design, ease of use and file tagging....