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1. Facebook introduces new privacy tools to combat catfishing and guard profile photos from being misused, in India now, and other countries soon (Claire Zillman/Fortune)
(English/Techmeme)

Claire Zillman / Fortune: Facebook introduces new privacy tools to combat catfishing and guard profile photos from being misused, in India now, and other countries soon  —  Facebook on ...

2. How to Look After Your Tools
(English/instructables)

Words and photos: Robert HowardIf you depend on your woodworking tools to earn a living and therefore use them every day, you have more opportunity to look after them. For the hobby woodworker, tools may ...

3. Kickstarting Mini Balloon and Kite Mapping Kits for everyone
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... aerial photos: the Mini Balloon and Kite Mapping Kits." (more…) Read all  ...

4. Gallery of disappointing stuff
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

I recently came across a subreddit called "Expectation vs Reality." It's a place to post side-by-side photos of something promised compared to what was actually delivered (usually a smaller, crappier than ...

5. A working six-foot fidget spinner costume
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... spinner was an absolute hit that the crowds loved! "OH DAMN! MIKE! LOOK! FIDGET SPINNERRRRR!" x 1000. I love being stopped for photos, and with the fidget spinner costume I had a special trick: Invariably ...

6. Pinterest updates its Lens camera app with zoom, tap to focus on an item, and improved camera roll support (Matthew Lynley/TechCrunch)
(English/Techmeme)

... a makeover today with some updated including the ability to zoom in and out and tap to focus, and making it easier to search with Lens from photos they've already taken. Read all  ...

7. A man named Mule owns 3 mules and travels with them across the western US
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... of Los Angeles and took a few photos. [via Homegrown Evolution] https://vimeo.com/196823936 https://youtu.be/nejB1Xsai4Q https://youtu.be/SoDOUbrYSNA Read all  ...

8. FUN WITH a LAPTOP CHARGER
(English/instructables)

So in this instructable I am going to show you a couple ofexperiments you can do with a laptop charger and a few house hold items that will blow your mind. I have included videos,photos and macro photos ...

9. Unseen Photos of Mount St. Helens Eruption Uncovered From Forgotten Camera
(Italiano/gizmodo)

A vintage camera from the early 20th century containing a roll of undeveloped film has yielded an extraordinary set of images showing the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, considered among the most disastrous ...

10. Artist breaks 43 stupid laws by taking photos of the crimes
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... Olivia Locher broke these laws, and 40 others just as ridiculous, by taking photos depicting the illegal acts. In Pennsylvania, It’s Illegal To Tie A Dollar Bill To A String And Pull It Away When Someone ...

11. Repairing a Pocket Notebook
(English/instructables)

... I had to damage a notebook to take the photos. If you feel like reading this, i appreciate your t... By: Nuonaton Continue Reading » Read all  ...

12. Wood & Clothespin Photography Hanging Display
(English/instructables)

Howdy y'all! For my first Instructable, I'll be constructing a wood clothespin hanging display. This wall piece is perfect for displaying photographs or postcards. I love that I can display 20+ photos ...

13. DIY "INK in WATER" Photography
(English/instructables)

What`s up DIY Fans?In this instructable I want to show you, how to create your own stunning INK in WATER Photos and Videos.Every shape is unique in it´s way and it`s a nice way to create awesome ...

14. Ventev Chargestand backup battery and device stand review
(English/the-gadgeteer)

... Note: Photos may be tapped or clicked for a larger image. The ChargeStand comes with a flat USB to microUSB cable […] Read all  ...

15. Strobe flashes leave dancer's fleeting shadows on photosensitive screen
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

Yes We Mystic's video for "Working for the Future in the Interlake" is simple yet beautiful. As a dancer performs to the song, her silhouette gets faintly imprinted on a glow-in-the-dark screen behind ...

16. Texas parks department posts photos of "Bigfoot" footprints
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department posted images of mysterious large footprints reportedly spotted at parks and trails just north of Austin, Texas. Is this Bigfoot or a marketing stunt? "I'm ...

17. Cut PNG and JPG file sizes with Black Bird Image Optimizer
(English/Betanews)

Black Bird Image Optimizer ($39.95) is a commercial tool which claims to "reduce the size of your photos several times without quality loss!" Lossless compression which reduces JPGs and PNGs to a fraction ...

18. Security Camera
(English/instructables)

The SeCam is a security camera that allows you to:- Livestream- Rotate your camera 180 degrees- Capture and record- View captured photos and recorded videos- Turn on an alarm and led when there is motion ...

19. HP is turning trash into printer cartridges
(English/engadget)

All those printer cartridges from HP that usually cost an arm and leg will start helping to do some good in the world beyond your prints of kitten photos. During an event at its headquarters, HP announced ...

20. Microsoft shows LGBT pride with Skype
(English/Betanews)

... is incorporating it into emojis and text-highlighting. There are also some cool stickers to be used when sharing photos. "Show your support during Pride month with our new stickers! Once you've… ...

21. Google to launch a new Backup and Sync app for Mac and Windows users, on June 28
(English/Neowin)

Google is planning to launch its Backup and Sync application on June 28. It integrates the Google Photos desktop uploader and will import your settings from the Google Drive desktop app. Read more... ...

22. Greatly enhanced Google Backup and Sync to (mostly) replace Drive
(English/Betanews)

Later this month -- June 28 specifically -- Google is to launch a new tool: Backup and Sync. Aimed primarily at consumers, the tool is designed to backup files and photos, and make them accessible from ...

23. Two-Headed Porpoise Just Wants Love, Validation
(Italiano/gizmodo)

... the fishermen took a few photos of the beast and threw it back in the ocean. What the crew didn’t realize was… Read more... Read all  ...

24. Kevin Kelly's beautiful photos from his recent trip to Uzbekistan
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

My friend and Cool Tools partner Kevin Kelly went to Uzbekistan and he posted a bunch of breathing photos he took while he was there. See them all here. It's everybody's favorite vacation getaway: Uzbekistan! ...