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Exclusive | Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

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Exclusive | Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

They’re tossing tech to the trash and seizing a retro reboot. Gen Zers are ditching sleek smartphones and algorithm-fed apps for vintage flip phones, once-coveted iPods, digital cameras, even typewriters — and jump-starting a simpler, less plugged-in life.  And parents are scooping up retro tech for their children, too, as a way to preserve family … Read more

An unfazed Bonnie Blue poses for cameras upon arriving back in the UK after controversial Bali stunt

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An unfazed Bonnie Blue poses for cameras upon arriving back in the UK after controversial Bali stunt

She looked unfazed and in good spirits. Controversial OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue was all smiles when she finally arrived back in the UK after being deported from Indonesia on Saturday with a stuffed animal and luggage in tow. The 26-year-old posed with her tongue out to the cameras at Heathrow Airport following the shockwaves she … Read more

Chinatown’s secret passport photo whisperer has New Yorkers lining up for their closeup

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Chinatown’s secret passport photo whisperer has New Yorkers lining up for their closeup

Lights, camera… and one little Chinatown film shop that gets a lot of action.  A tiny, unassuming photography store on 77 Elizabeth St. is suddenly the hottest place in town for a glow-up — the passport kind.  Eliz Digital, a cramped Chinatown photo counter, has amassed a cult following of New Yorkers sprinting in for … Read more

Family flees Airbnb rental after making terrifying discovery: ‘It spooked us’

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Family flees Airbnb rental after making terrifying discovery: ‘It spooked us’

A family of five has walked out of their accommodation after making a terrifying discovery in their Australia Airbnb. Kriss and Kate Hardman had checked into the four-bedroom home when they stumbled upon a massive camera pointing directly into the living room. The camera appeared to be on as a red dot blinked while Hardman … Read more

Freddie Freeman’s gross dugout moment caught by TV cameras

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Freddie Freeman’s gross dugout moment caught by TV cameras

Freddie Freeman sure has some pluck. The Dodgers slugger was caught on camera Wednesday night when he decided to do a little personal grooming. Freeman, 35, sidelined by an injury, plucked a hair from his left nostril, an act broadcast to viewers of SportsNet LA in the bottom of the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ … Read more

Florida home shockingly found two alligators at front door: ‘They’re getting smarter’

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Florida home shockingly found two alligators at front door: ‘They’re getting smarter’

See ya later, alligator. Many Floridians have had bizarre encounters with alligators — but this one might take the cake. A Sunshine State resident took to Reddit to share their frightening experience with two creepy reptiles that came up to their home’s front door, which was all captured on the family’s Ring camera. The footage … Read more

Loch Ness Monster camera deployed in 1970 is pulled from water after 55 years — with eerie photos revealed

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Loch Ness Monster camera deployed in 1970 is pulled from water after 55 years — with eerie photos revealed

These secrets have been Loch-ed away for over half a century. An underwater camera deployed in 1970 in an attempt to capture images of the Loch Ness Monster was accidentally recovered yesterday — and it boasts some incredible photos. “It is remarkable that the housing has kept the camera dry for the past 55 years,” … Read more

Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

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Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

The assisted-living facility in Edina, Minn., where Jean H. Peters and her siblings moved their mother in 2011, looked lovely. “But then you start uncovering things,” Ms. Peters said. Her mother, Jackie Hourigan, widowed and developing memory problems at 82, too often was still in bed when her children came to see her in mid-morning. … Read more

Meghan Markle’s estranged father says she’s ‘never been authentic,’ slams Netflix show: ‘Faking it for the cameras’

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Meghan Markle’s estranged father says she’s ‘never been authentic,’ slams Netflix show: ‘Faking it for the cameras’

Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., has taken aim at her new Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan,” saying she’s “never been authentic.” The Duchess of Sussex, 43, last week celebrated the release of the show on the platform, which has already been renewed for Season 2. But despite the series reaching Netflix’s Top 10 list, … Read more

Ring reveals sweetest, funniest moments caught on cameras in 2024: ‘Could not believe what I had just heard’

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Ring reveals sweetest, funniest moments caught on cameras in 2024: ‘Could not believe what I had just heard’

Smile — you’re on camera. Doorbell cameras have become a part of daily life for many Americans, letting us watch our homes from the inside and out — no matter we are. And much of the time, according to Ring, one of these security services, what’s captured can be downright hilarious — and even touching. From animals both … Read more

My daughter found hidden cameras at a sleepover: ‘Kidnapper’s house’

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My daughter found hidden cameras at a sleepover: ‘Kidnapper’s house’

A mom has put an end to sleepovers after her 11-year-old daughter discovered ‘security’ cameras in her friend’s bedroom. While sleepovers are often seen as a rite of passage, this mom isn’t willing to take any chances after this incident. She explained online: “She told me that there were ‘security cameras’ in her friend’s room. She was told by the parents that they … Read more

Hyundai recalling over 226K cars, SUVs over faulty rearview cameras

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Hyundai recalling over 226K cars, SUVs over faulty rearview cameras

Hyundai is recalling more than 226,000 SUVs and small cars in the US because the rearview camera image may not show up on the screens. The recall covers certain Santa Fe and Elantra vehicles from the 2021 and 2022 model years. Hyundai says in documents posted Wednesday by safety regulators that solder joints on a printed circuit … Read more

AI toilet camera snaps pictures of poop — here’s why you want a fecal record

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AI toilet camera snaps pictures of poop — here’s why you want a fecal record

It’s a literal crap-shoot. A Texas startup named Throne is making waves in scatological circles after devising a camera that attaches to your toilet and photographs your poop. “Throne uses a downward facing camera that securely captures video during each bathroom visit,” the Austin-based tech firm writes while describing the crappy camera, simply dubbed Throne, … Read more

Royal Caribbean crew member filmed nearly 1,000 passengers in bathrooms using hidden cameras, hid under their beds: lawsuit

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Royal Caribbean crew member filmed nearly 1,000 passengers in bathrooms using hidden cameras, hid under their beds: lawsuit

A Royal Caribbean International passenger has launched a class-action lawsuit against the company and its former crew member after as many as 960 people may have been victims of a hidden camera in a bathroom on board. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Symphony of the Seas passenger “Jane Doe” and “all other similarly situated passengers” … Read more

Gen Z ditching smartphones for point and shoot cameras as vintage tech makes a comeback: ‘Gives off a certain vibe’

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Gen Z ditching smartphones for point and shoot cameras as vintage tech makes a comeback: ‘Gives off a certain vibe’

It’s giving old school. Gen Z shutterbugs are turning their back on smartphones — and picking up their parents’ point and shoot cameras instead. The latest and hottest phone photo tech is losing its cool at a time when the younger crowd finds itself increasingly fascinated by all things vintage — from thrifted clothing and consignment … Read more

Gen Z theory on why you look so bad in supermarket self-checkout cameras: ‘Am I just genetically cursed?’

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Gen Z theory on why you look so bad in supermarket self-checkout cameras: ‘Am I just genetically cursed?’

“Are the self-serve cameras meant to be unflattering or is it just me?” It was a simple question asked on a Reddit forum that resonated with thousands of Aussies. The question snowballed into a debate, with everyone weighing in with their theories.  Some people believe that the lighting and angles are strategically harsh to deter shoplifting, while others are … Read more

Dave Portnoy ‘panicked’ when NBA cameras caught him with 25-year-old blonde

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Dave Portnoy ‘panicked’ when NBA cameras caught him with 25-year-old blonde

Dave Portnoy said he “panicked” when he realized he and 25-year-old Camryn D’Aloia were featured on the live broadcast during Monday’s Game 4 of the Celtics-Heat first-round playoff series. The Barstool Sports founder — who made headlines when he and D’Aloia appeared camera shy while sitting over the shoulders of announcers Brian Anderson and Stan … Read more

Prince Harry Hits the Polo Field in Front of Netflix Cameras

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Prince Harry Hits the Polo Field in Front of Netflix Cameras

In front of rolling cameras and a crowd of nearly 300 guests, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, barreled toward one end of a polo field in South Florida on Friday. “The Duke of Sussex may score a goal!” an announcer cried through a loudspeaker at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, which was … Read more

Paul Simon Faced Unexpected Struggles. Cameras Were Rolling.

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Paul Simon Faced Unexpected Struggles. Cameras Were Rolling.

“That was a lovely moment that Andy intuited and put together,” Gibney said. “The contrast between that love and then the bitterness laid over that sweet moment captured in a poetic way the ebb and flow of time and memory, happiness and sadness, all rolled into one.” According to Simon, the inspiration for “Seven Psalms” … Read more

Airbnb banning use of all indoor security cameras — but these devices still allowed

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Airbnb banning use of all indoor security cameras — but these devices still allowed

Airbnb said it’s prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras in all of its listings worldwide, regardless of their purpose or location. In an effort to simplify its policy on security cameras and other devices, hosts will no longer be allowed to use cameras in any area of the home, effective April 30, the company said in … Read more