Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Olafur Eliasson's Little Sun, an LV waffle maker, a flock of umbrellas and more in our look at the web this week

This Week’s LAB is Sponsored by Dos Equis 1. Louis Vuitton Waffle Maker Artist Andrew Lewicki’s newest creation is a full-blooded child of capitalism. Featuring Louis Vuitton’s signature LV-and-lily print, Lewicki’s waffle maker promises to make your breakfast prettier, if not more expensive. Unfortunately, for now not even an Amex black can buy you this prototype. 2. Matchbook Ever wondered what your favorite book would …

Mophie OutRide

Turn your iPhone into a waterproof wide-angle POV camera

As enthusiasm for compact personal POV cameras like GoPro and Contour continues to grow, iPhone accessory innovator Mophie recently released their solution to the dedicated camera system, OutRide. The mountable case and app turns your iPhone into a protected video camera, allowing you to use your most readily available and familiar device for capturing the excitement. Using multiple mounts the rugged, waterproof case can be …

Astro

A panning companion for time-lapse photography

The past year has seen the kickstarting of heaps of useful camera tools for photographers and videographers, and the hits just keep on coming. Astro joins the pack as an intervalometer and motion control device for time-lapse photography. Three stacked aluminum disks control the range, duration and interval for your shot with a design as clean as an egg timer. Astro promises to take time-lapse …