The 'new' Polaroid formed as a result, itself declared bankruptcy in 2008, resulting in a further sale to Polish billionaire Wiaczesław Smołokowski. When the original Polaroid Corporation was declared bankrupt in 2001, its brand and assets were sold off. Its peak employment was 21,000 in 1978, and its peak revenue was $3 billion in 1991. Land, to exploit the use of its Polaroid polarizing polymer. The company was founded in 1937 by Edwin H. There are no more specifics right now, but whichever side of the camera you prefer to be on, iON's hoping you'll give one a shot.Polaroid is an American company best known for its instant film and cameras. If you're looking for something a little more rugged, iON's also announcing a $100 version of its Air Pro action camera that's waterproof, and shoots in full HD. SnapCam will set you back $150 when it launches around spring/summer, and there's an $80 'Lite' version if you don't need the wireless connectivity. If photos and video after the fact are a little too passive for you, there's a livestreaming mode for sharing your escapades online in real time (over WiFi or Bluetooth).

The company claims the battery will last a week in standby, or shoot two hours of HD video/ take 5,000 photos on one charge. The 8-megapixel camera also shoots HD video (720p/30fps), and can be activated just by tapping once for photo, or twice for video. The 1.5-inch square device clips onto bag or clothing (it's magnetic, too) and connects to your phone via an app. SnapCam is the latest entrant into the wearable lifelogging market (you may know Autographer, or Narrative already). What's the opposite of a selfie? Not sure? Well, we'd argue any photo from the SnapCam by iON (of Air Pro action camera fame) would fit that description.

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