Batteries are boring. The most recent and exciting battery innovation I can recall is when manufacturers started incorporating USB-C ports into camera batteries. Needless to say, it's a low bar. That's why my expectations for the Linogy AA/AAA Battery Charging system were at most lukewarm, but after using it, I have to admit: this thing is great.
Apple has long been an industry leader when it comes to accessibility in technology. The company highlighted how the Action mode in its latest iPhone smartphones can help those with Parkinson's disease capture steadier, sharper video.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Michael Specht and Isaac Reynolds, Pixel team Product Managers at Google who answer some tough questions about the new Pixel 10 smartphones and the philosophy behind the camera design decisions.
Wotancraft has announced an upgraded version of its Rider series sling, an expandable shoulder bag originally designed as a cycling messenger. Over time, the company refined the design to adapt to commuting and photography, too and its latest V2 version makes several updates to make it more usable and comfortable to wear.
Prints for Wildlife, the international photography fundraiser supporting conservation efforts, is back with a new campaign, Edition Hope. The initiative has raised more than $2.1 million since its launch in 2020, and unites some of the world's best and most famous wildlife and nature photographers.
Lucky's hyped new film finally launched last month, although it sold out almost immediately, leaving many photographers entirely out of luck. However, they can still see how the new film works thanks to Reflx Lab.
The HoverAir Aqua is the world's first 100% waterproof self-flying camera. It floats, follows, and films water-based adventures, including paddleboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and more.
Wedding photographers are there to document the day without drawing too much attention to themselves. But, unfortunately, accidents do sometimes happen.
There is a powerful new AI image generator making lots of noise among text-to-image enthusiasts, with many people wondering if it is a threat to Adobe Photoshop.
Eerie photos reveal how a bizarre virus is transforming ordinary deer in the U.S. into "mutants" with flesh bubbles growing out of their faces -- with sightings on the rise across the country.
A photographer was reportedly tricked into believing he had been selected by National Geographic to shoot a wildlife project in Kenya. The scam led to thousands of dollars in donations from sponsors.
Insta360 has unveiled Go Ultra, its newest compact pocket camera. The tiny camera packs features from Insta360's X and Ace series models in a small, squarish camera body that weighs just 53 grams (under 1.9 ounces).
A camera attached to the International Space Station (ISS) has captured a frightening view of Hurricane Erin, which meteorologists fear will bring life-threatening storm surges to the United States this week.
A chance encounter with a family of adorable quolls has led one photographer to explore a hidden world of light that some animals emit when ultraviolet light is shone on them, known as biofluorescence.
The highly anticipated Ricoh GR IV premium compact camera has been fully unveiled, and Ricoh has detailed the camera's new features and specifications. There is much more new with the GR IV than meets the eye.
Alongside the Ricoh GR IV compact camera, Ricoh Imaging announced the Ricoh GF-2, a new super-compact flash designed exclusively for the GR IV camera.
For much of the last century, the rangefinder has defined Leica’s identity as a camera maker and shaped the way generations of photographers work. To mark its centennial, Leica revisits this groundbreaking invention and the story of how it forever changed photography.
The Black and White Photo Awards have revealed the winners of its 2025 competition, showcasing the enduring appeal and expressive depth of monochrome photography.
An extremely bright meteor lit up the night sky over Japan on Tuesday night. It could be seen from hundreds of miles away.
The 10th version of any flagship smartphone line should probably mean something, yet Google is launching its Pixel 10 series with no more fanfare than before. However, that doesn't mean there aren't changes worth being excited about.
Google Photos users can now ask the app to edit their photos for them using voice or text.
Building on the success of past crowdfunding campaigns, Wandrd has launched the Rogue V2 Sling on Kickstarter, offering an ultra-rugged redesigned take on its popular everyday camera bag with discounted pricing for early backers.
Google has announced the Pixel 10 series of devices, which promise significantly improved processing power to handle new software and AI-based features. The flagship devices, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL, don't bring many hardware improvements to the table, instead focusing on usability in what may be seen as one of Google's more iterative updates.
The White House has launched an official TikTok account, six months after the app was supposed to be sold or banned in the United States.
After a high school in South Carolina prohibited cellphones, amid a statewide ban, one student adapted by bringing a disposable camera with her instead -- kicking off a trend.
A prestigious $5,000 grant, which has been awarded to some of surfing’s iconic photographers, is now open for applications.
Britain will no longer demand backdoor access to Apple users' private data in the U.S. after the Trump administration reached a deal, according to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
A team of scientists led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) discovered a new moon orbiting the ice giant planet, Uranus, using the James Webb Space Telescope.
A customer has sued Home Depot, claiming the retail giant has been secretly using facial recognition technology on customers with cameras placed at self-checkout kiosks.
Sometimes photographers are forced to rush their shot as the scene changes in front of them. But imagine if the very camera they were using was literally melting, forcing the photographer to hurry before their equipment disappears entirely.
A famed mountaineer has been accused of using stolen photos and editing himself into other people's selfies to exaggerate the number of peaks he has climbed.
The International Photography Awards (IPA) announced the main category winners of its 2025 competition, honoring talented amateur and professional photographers across 11 categories.
AdoramaTV's new original docuseries, Picture America, highlights photographers who capture the spirit of the United States. Produced by filmmaker Sal D’Alia, the series explores diverse communities and landscapes, offering viewers a chance to see America “one frame at a time.”
Atomic Keyboard's Severance-inspired MDR Dasher Keyboard, first unveiled in April, is finally available on Kickstarter.
Peak Design and Fujifilm have opened Field Lab, an in-store experience that offers the chance for photographers to test out Fujifilm photography equipment first-hand, explore Peak Design's carrying solutions, and even get Fujifilm equipment checked and cleaned by certified professionals.
To celebrate World Photography Day, VSCO today unveiled VSCO Workspace, an automated studio management platform built specifically for photographers.
It is a chance for photographers to help out the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) by capturing photos of the elusive rainbow snake.
There's a relatively new Micro Four Thirds camera on the market that costs $799, but you probably haven't heard of it. It's the YoloLiv YoloCam S7, and it's weird.
A disabled man was scammed out of money after he was sent an AI video of the country music star Jelly Roll saying his name.
Entered by researchers from around the world, the BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition celebrates nature's will to survive and thrive.
A tourist was swept by strong winds and fell while taking a selfie at a church situated at the highest point in Athens, Greece.
A photographer was shocked to discover that his remote trail camera had captured a brown bear in an area where the species is so rare that they were previously considered extinct.
This is the terrifying moment a YouTuber couple was smashed into when an SUV crashed through a restaurant window while they were filming a food video.
The fixed 200mm f/2 is a very rare and specialized lens. In the DSLR days, there were very few available, and they were all ridiculously expensive. Canon and Nikon both made some very prestigious versions that delivered razor-sharp optics and incredibly shallow depth-of-field. They were also useful for low-light sports and action photography.
Sigma's fifth DC | Contemporary prime lens has arrived, and it is a compact and lightweight 12mm f/1.4 ultra-wide-angle prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Sigma's new 200mm f/2 DG OS | Sports is the world's first 200mm f/2 telephoto prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
An enduring legacy of broadcasting hero Edward R. Murrow (1908-1965) is the prestigious Murrow award, a highly sought-after honor bestowed by a media association with a name that starts with “Radio.”
This past weekend, the latest episode of the anime "My Dress-Up Darling" aired, and it featured a nearly five-minute-long segment where a Canon camera was front and center. It might be one of Canon's most brilliant marketing plays in recent memory.
Researchers at the Computational Photography Lab at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, developed a new software tool that can relight any photograph with precise physical-based controls, similar to what software like Blender can do with computer-generated graphics.
Limitations are a blessing and a curse. I always wanted more, a better camera, more pixels -- name it, and I wanted it. Until I found out, that having more also gave me creative paralysis.
