Cool Hunting Video Presents: Bally Technologies: We explore the fascinating design and innovation behind slot machines, one of the world’s most unknown industries

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Bally Technologies


Slot machines—games of purely random chance—are often seen as mechanical gambling devices and not much more. During a visit to Las Vegas we had the opportunity to dig a little deeper with Bally Technologies’ Director…

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Fujifilm X20: A classically styled, 12oz compact camera with an upgraded sensor and optical zoom

Fujifilm X20


Classically styled with high performance insides, the Fujifilm X20 is the latest camera in the enthusiast compact sector to land at CH HQ. And one of our favorites so far. Ideal as a second camera for…

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Fitbit Flex: The latest wearable activity monitor features a low-energy Bluetooth sync and streamlined design

Fitbit Flex


Personal activity monitors are among the most common wearable computers, though their sophistication has advanced significantly since the days of the pager-like pedometer. The best of these devices have migrated from the hip to the wrist and offer highly detailed insight aimed to…

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Grand Theft Auto V: Michael, Franklin, Trevor

E’ uscito il trailer della quinta saga di Grand Theft Auto con protagonisti tre personaggi apparentemente diversi fra loro. La qualità della piattaforma ha raggiunto una qualità strepitosa. In uscita a settembre, giusto per farvela salire un po’.

Grand Theft Auto V: Michael Franklin Trevor

TYLT Y-Charge and iPhone Case: Two new accessories to keep your gadgets safe, stylish and fully charged up

TYLT Y-Charge and iPhone Case


In a field inundated with options, finding thoughtful and functional smartphone accessories can be an overwhelming task. Any tech-savvy driver will tell you that a dual USB charger is a must-have, filling the void where the cigarette lighter used to be (no one…

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Interview: Sugarkane Studio: Leandro Manuel Emede on making the first music video created entirely with Kinect

Interview: Sugarkane Studio


In the few short years since forming Sugarkane, Milan-based duo Nicolò Cerioni and Leandro Manuel Emede have come to work with some of the most esteemed names in entertainment. The passion with which they take on…

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iTrack Solo Review: Pro audio company Focusrite brings higher-end recording to the iPad

iTrack Solo Review


by Alan Watt With decades of experience recording audio on 2″ magnetic tape to the latest digital audio workstation (DAW) and everything in-between, using an iPad to capture sound is a different experience for me. The upshot is that ,…

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The Pop-Up Pinhole Project: Help kickstart the flat-packed, DIY kit for medium format photography

The Pop-Up Pinhole Project


UK illustrator and designer Kelly Angood has developed a cultish following from DIY and analog enthusiasts ever since releasing diagrams and a how-to video for creating a camera at home in 2011. Using 120 film, the…

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Food Tripping: Shft and Ford team up for an app that finds healthy foods no matter where you motor

Food Tripping


A classic road trip may seem like the perfect opportunity to wrap your hands around a Big Mac or Gordita Supreme, but undoubtedly by the time you reach the next exit you’re wishing you’d opted for something…

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MUJI Splash-Proof Smartphone Speaker : Enjoy some tunes at the pool or a podcast in the tub with a water-resistent audio player

MUJI Splash-Proof Smartphone Speaker


by Stephen Pulvirent Japanese design powerhouse MUJI has released a new water-resistant speaker for your smartphone. Though this is an entirely new design, MUJI is far from a newcomer to the world of practical audio equipment. Back…

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