Snap Magazine

Cylindrical skyscrapers, artistic Greek currency, Google dictionary and more in our weekly look at the web

Remember Hipstamatic? Well, Instagram’s precursor is back in the form of an iPad magazine called Snap. The photography, culture and lifestyle publication features pictures snapped by both users and in-house developers, short informative articles and tips to help you compose better images.

Scanbox

Cylindrical skyscrapers, artistic Greek currency, Google dictionary and more in our weekly look at the web

Frustrated by large, bulky scanners that need to be dusted off and updated on the rare occasions that they are actually used, three Australian designers created a collapsible, easily constructed scanner platform for the iPhone. Highly portable and elegant in its simplicity, Scanbox is in the midst of a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign which will make it available in both a basic and a “Plus” …

Sonos Sub

Sparkling tiger cub collars, Wi-Fi securing wallpaper, seasonal carpet and more in our weekly look at the web

Announced at New York’s design week, Sonos has designed Sub—a wireless subwoofer to add to the Sonos System. The sleek, portable design solves the problem of the large and oft-unattractive subwoofer, and can be placed anywhere without the disruption of sound from nearby furniture or walls. The Sub will be available 19 June for $699, followed by a matte version in October for $599.