Digital cameras are a part of many of our lives these days – they’re in our phones and computers, and film-loaded cameras are rapidly becoming obsolete. Unfortunately, digital cameras need to be constantly charged, and unless you have a solar charger that means plugging them into the mains. However Japanese company Superheadz are looking to change all that with their new hand-cranked “Sun & Cloud”, which is billed as the world’s first “self-generation” digital camera.

The ““Sun & Cloud”” is capable of shooting both videos and stills, and despite its retro design, it’s aiming to be the next big thing in digital photography. The camera can be charged using kinetic energy from a hand crank, and it’s also equipped with a solar panel. A USB port provides a third method of charging, so the camera can be used wherever you are without worrying about battery life.

Building on the current Instagram trend, the “Sun & Camera” comes with 15 built-in filters. The camera comes with a 3 mega pixel lens that has three different shooting modes – normal (150cm range), portrait (60 ~ 150cm range), and even macro (25 ~ 35cm range). It is also equipped with a high-powered LED light for night shots and a built-in mic so you can record sound in your videos as well.

Sun And Cloud: Hand-Cranked Solar Camera Can be Charged Anytime, Anywhere [Inhabitat]

Dblcam, free for iOS, has a twist: you can take pictures with both front- and rear-facing cameras almost simultaneously. The app then combines them side-by-side into one landscape shot.

Dblcam is a cool concept, and you can make some interesting juxtapositions. When you think of photos, you tend to see what’s in front of you, but adding that second lens lets you capture off-screen space for a fuller sense of the moment.

The Daily App: Dblcam — Two Cameras Are Better Than One (Mobiledia)

The PowerPot is a new way to make electricity. It converts heat directly into power good for charging any USB device. Earlier this year, it was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Using the PowerPot is simple: just add water and place on a heat source. Plug your device into the high-temp USB connector and in seconds you’ll be charging. It plays nicely with any heat source: campfires, wood stoves, propane/butane, BBQs and even a hot spring.

Sometimes, a product comes along that’s so clever but so unnecessary that you’re not really sure what to do with it.  That’s how I genuinely feel about the Quirky Glide.

It’s, basically, a clip-on squeegee that you attach at the back end of a knife’s blade so you can slide down all the leftovers sticking to the blade after you slice and dice your way through ingredients for tonight’s dinner.  That way, you don’t have to use your bare fingers, sparing you from the potential of getting cut during meal preparation.

Quirky Glide Knife Cleaner Is A Neat Little Kitchen Tool [CoolThings]

With the progress of science and technology, we are in an unprecedented position where we are able to control almost every part of our lives. One of the latest fears is the growth of childhood obesity. Parents are looking for different ways to curb this phenomenon, and the latest weapon to join the fight is the Withings Smart Kid Scale. The people over at Withings, pioneers of Internet connected devices, have combined cutting edge technology and exquisite design to create a scale that allows parents to monitor, understand and share their child’s growth. It comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, which allows for the instant transfer of data measured by the scale. This measured data is sent wirelessly to the accompanying Withings Baby Companion application. This application stores the history of your baby’s weight issues, and lets you access it at any time. You can also easily communicate the progress of their child’s weight with their doctor, pediatrician, family and friends.

The Withings Smart Kid Scale: For a healthy start to life [Gizmodiva]

The new Rokform case lets you mount your device to any magnetic surface, as well as non-metal surfaces like your car dashboard.The new v3 is not so much a case as a “system,” with features such as an integrated lock mechanism, anti-slip grip, detachable lanyard and an optional magnet insert. Fortunately, you can remove the outer bumper for a slimmer profile.

Rock Your iPhone Case [Popgadget]

REX is the next evolution of smart speakers in the ultraportable Boombot collection. With revolutionary acoustic and industrial design, a noise-canceling microphone and a built-in clip, the REX allows you to stay connected to your friends and your music, while keeping your phone safely in your pocket. The REX connects to iPods, smartphones, tablets, and laptops using wireless Bluetooth technology. Stream music, change tracks, and answer, end, or deny phone calls on the fly.

Eastern Collective presents the Collective Cables. The 30-Pin connector cable is compatible with all Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPhone products. The design mixes technology and textiles in a brand new product to add that extra element in your every day life. Each multicolored cable works with all non-lightening iDevices to help differentiate which cord is which.

Nothing says “Geek Chic” like this new USB Bracelet by Skandanavian Etsy user bynordvik.   Made with a 4mm genuine leather cord with a Silver and Gold accessory, this 2 GB thumb drive can come in handy in a pinch.  Perfect for everyday fashion or a gift for your favorite e-nerd.

USB Bracelet- Fashion Meets Storage [Uber Review]

Larklife is two wearable wristbands that track your fitness, diet and sleep through a free iOS app. Rather than focus on big goals like “lose 20 pounds” or “run a marathon,” larklife focus on smaller milestones.

To encourage users to change their behavior, the Lark team tapped health experts and developed a complex algorithm to provide recommendations to wearers throughout the day on their smartphone. Lark thinks you’ll be more likely to take the recommendations from experts with a little encouragement from the in-app coach. In fact, Lark wants users to develop a relationship with their device, which will make them more accountable. (It does encourage you and celebrate victories just like a good friend would.) The virtual coach “chats” with you throughout the day on the wristband’s screen. It also passively monitors sleep, diet and lifestyle.

This Wristband Knows When You Eat, Run and Sleep [Mashable]

Electric Car cup warmer built to look like camera lens, perfect for keeping your drinks warm and as a gadgety and fun way to drink your morning coffee.

Car Cup Warmer [7 Gadgets]