The Daguerreian Society was formed in 1988 as a group “dedicated to the history, science, and art of the daguerreotype,” but has expanded its mission; hence the Society’s new tag line: “dedicated to the history, science, and art of early photography and processes.” Normally, the Society hosts on an annual five-day conference, but due to the pandemic, they cut two days from the event, but kept a full schedule of speakers, panels, and museum tours, created a Virtual TradeFair, a benefit auction, and even informal time to chat over drinks or dinner. How well did this important symposium work out as a virtual event? Read on for our full review.

Harris Fogel with editorial support by Nancy Burlan, Stephen Perloff, and Sarah Weatherwax, Posted 1/11/2021

With only a week to go until it begins, John Mulhern III's attention is now solidly on CES 2021 in mid-January, and he writes about eight areas he's watching at the Consumer Technology Association's annual trade show—all virtual for the first time this year.

John Mulhern III, Posted 1/4/2021

COVID-19, the invisible virus holding the world hostage, has caused many to worry about staying healthy. Trying to eliminate the bacteria and viruses in our homes, offices, and vehicles is one approach. UV-C light is considered among the most effective ways to disinfect places the virus might be lurking, and the easiest way we have found to keep your home safe is with a line of vacuums from Raycop, a Japanese company founded by Immunologist Dr. Michael Lee to help people make their homes healthier and to mitigate allergies. Their new line of UV-C equipped vacuums promises to keep your home clean as well as kill nasty viruses and bacteria, all without chemicals. Read on for our full report.

Harris Fogel and Nancy Burlan, Posted 9/22/2020, updated 12/2/2020

When the pandemic hit full force in March, we were almost instantly cut off from many of the things we took for granted, including the ability to hear live music performances. In the beginning, we found ourselves glued to the TV to learn of the latest updates about the virus and its impact, or listening to news on the radio or internet. Once our awareness was sufficiently raised about health and safety practices, we remembered that we needed to pay closer attention to what was going into our ears, and how. Luckily, one of the rare positive treats we discovered in 2020 were the Atlantic FS-HAL1 In-Ear Monitors. Read on to learn more about these stylish, ergonomic monitors.

By Nancy Burlan and Harris Fogel, Posted July, 20, 2020, Updated November 10, 2020