The split between DX and FX has been seen as a split for “hobbyists” vs. “professionals”, but it’s not always that way. The new Nikon D7200 DSLR bridges the gap. It’s a professional-friendly camera, and the absolute best a photo enthusiast can get from a Nikon crop sensor device. The Nikon D7200 is a 24.2MP digital camera that features similar functionality as Nikon’s base model FX camera. In essence, it’s the same body as Nikon’s $1,500 D610 DSLR, but built with a smaller crop sensor that costs much less....

The development company FiftyThree have revealed a new iPad app called Paper, a creative illustration tool. This fun and visually compelling app is designed to provide the look and feel of paper to those who are at their most creative when ink, paint or pencil meets paper. If you watch the video and feel a familiarity with this concept, it has been created by the minds behind Microsoft’s Courier tablet concept....

Though the international arms race may be over and the days of ducking and covering when we see a mushroom cloud are long behind us, the threat remains that a madman could start a global holocaust. Which means you should know where to go should the big boom take place. Determining Where Is Safe During Nuclear War Due to the extensive nuclear arsenals that were amassed by the United States and the former Soviet Union, as well as many other industrialized nations to varying degrees, the estimated destructive capacity of current nuclear weapons on the planet is sufficient to obliterate life on Earth many times over....

The Storrs House by Tim Stewart Architect rests on a 44-acre plot of land in Queensland. This vast property hosted a family farm for decades, but it has begun to revert to its natural state as its occupants approach retirement. The family’s connection to the land is vital to them, so the architect created a home that plays into this relationship. The structure of the Storrs House is firm and lasting, constructed of metal supports and corrugated wall sections....

Though fashion rules tell us that a man in a suit should carry a messenger bag or briefcase rather than a backpack, it’s increasingly common for guys living in New York, up on capitol hill, and around the world to use an EDC backpack for work. Backpacks provide a way to lug all the files and material you need on a daily basis in a way that is kind to your spine, well-organized, and given protection from weather....

Instead of hunting through the yellow pages or combing the streets for rental signs as people did twenty years ago, the smartphone has come to your rescue with a plethora of apps that make finding the perfect place easy and convenient, streamlining the process and giving users an edge over the competition. Try any one of these 12 Apartment Finding Apps and breathe easy as moving day approaches. For Rent For Rent maps out the floor plan of its listings and offers highly detailed information....

Being both prepared and handy have always been in style– so believes Stussy, who has recently released this stylish little pocket utility knife. The Stussy Utility Knife includes a straight blade, a pair of pliers, a screw driver, a saw and a pen light. The dapper, urban MacGuyver in you should not leave home without it. Why not just buy yourself a Leatherman? Its that fresh handle design that has us sold....

Photographer Dan Winters has released a collection of photos that will drive a technophile wild, a series of cockpit shots from some of the world’s greatest vehicles. The Sr-71 Blackbird spy plane, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the Triton 1000/2 submarine and more all go under the lens for Winters’ set, as well as the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship featured on our list of amazing luxury yachts. Find the identity of these cockpits in the gallery below, or hit the via link to Wired for larger images....

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For a two-year-old watch brand, Tsovet is carving themselves a stylish niche in the world of timepieces. The Tsovet SVT-AT76 Electric Blue is a limited edition version of their popular AT76, rolled out to launch the new year in style. 25 of these electric blue Tsovet’s will be available, selling for $1,695 a piece to an exclusive market. This Tsovet features an Italian calf leather strap, hand-made in Napa Valley, which wraps around the iconic Tsovet case and its Swiss-sourced movement....

Ditch the snuggie, slanket or whatever-you-call-it, the Icelandic design collective Vík Prjónsdóttir has a stylish upgrade for these cooler months. The Vík Prjónsdóttir designer blankets are made of 100% Icelandic wool, each weaving a tale of myth and legend about Nordic history. There are five blankets available, as well as two snuggie-style “seal pelts” and the “twosome” blanket built for two. If you’re looking for a high-design fashion for covering up during this cold winter, look no further....

A team of researchers from MIT have just developed a way for anyone to create their own robots, provided they’ve a few electronic components totaling around $20 in value. Oh, and either paper, vinyl, or cardboard. Yes, you read that right – pretty soon, we’ll be making robots out of paper. According to scientist Ankur Mehta – who published the team’s efforts in a paper titled “An End-to-End System For Designing Mechanical Structures For Print-and-fold Robots” – his team’s efforts are the result of rising interest in robotics....

So while it’s clear that Africa is a treasure trove of natural and cultural riches, intrepid travelers have got to start someplace! That’s why we’ve picked the ten must-visit places below, which are guaranteed to capture your imagination and earn a spot on your bucket list. 10 Most Beautiful Places in Africa Do your travel dreams involve being outdoors, enjoying all that nature has to offer? Come with us on a virtual tour of the most beautiful places in Africa!...

To make our mugs feel truly comforted, as well as free of hair, we need all the right ingredients. That means a quality shaving cream, a good aftershave balm, exceptional moisturizers, and first of all a good razor bearing a quality blade. You’re not going to get that from disposable hunks, but from razors made for the old world, done in style, and loaded with blades that do a professional job of removing hair....

Baking Soda Spray Baking soda is always the favorite choice for cutting down on odors, but the powder can have several limitations to how it’s used. By mixing up a spray that bears the smell-busting power of baking soda, you expand the ability to use the freshening stuff anywhere and everywhere. Using just three tablespoons of soda per gallon of warm water, you’ll be able to hit any problem spots with a burst of freshness that will help soak up any scents that might belie your immaculate housekeeping....

The original Wafla comes from old french, and it means, literally “a piece of the hive of a honeybee.” Generally, the invention and popularization of the waffle is given to the brilliant Belgians whose thick, deep pastries are still a speciality. In truth, crude waffle-making implements have been found in many areas around the world, with some of the oldest existing the the Mediterranean. Though the history is interesting, it doesn’t actually matter....

Then, many fans say it jumped the shark. Or, rather, it jumped the barbed-wire bat to land firmly in the region of trash television full of gross thrills, cynicism, empty misery, and audience manipulation in place of depth, heart, or realism. Fans have begun leaving TWD en masse after a lackluster 6th season and a pointlessly bloody beginning to the 7th. Millions of eyeballs are now looking elsewhere for how to spend their entertainment time and money....

There’s something really special about the Bugattis of this decade. We’ve covered the famed 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, but the Grand Rais Roadster is deserving of equivalent acclaim. This open-cockpit model maintains the art deco feel of the mid-30s Bugattis in a stunning fashion. It may not have that skull-covered roof of the Atlantic, but hey– sometimes its better to go topless. The 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Grand Rais Roadster is slated to sell for over $1,000,000 at the RM Auction this August....

Every relationship takes time before it really takes off. It will be very exciting in the beginning, but also a little scary and unnerving. And to tell you the truth, that’s classic new relationship energy, and it’s totally fine. But how do you move on from that awkward and intimidating “where should we start?” or “what do I say?” stage? One way to start is by asking your significant the right questions....

Always RSVP In planning the wedding, the happy couple only sends invitations to people they want to attend, which means they need to know if you’re going to be there, and they need to know if you aren’t. Tell them one way or another, 100% of the time. How To RSVP If You Will Not Attend Say “No” or check the little box that says you won’t be attending. The people planning the wedding need to know how many fish plates and chairs to have, which means they need to know if you aren’t coming as much as if you are....