The Most Hilarious Bloopers From the Robot Games in China
The 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games are being held in Beijing this week, a competition that sees robots compete in track-and-field-style events.
Westcott’s Photography Wagon Both Hauls and Mounts Your Gear
Westcott has announced the Photography Wagon, a collapsible cart for photographers that features a patent-pending boom pole mounting system that allows it to both haul gear and act as a rolling light stand or tripod.
Pelican’s New Camera Backpack Bridges the Gap Between Bags and Hard Cases
Pelican's new bag, the PX35 Aegis 35L Creator Pack, is designed to bridge the gap between a traditional backpack and the hard cases the company is best known for.
Metabones Says its New EF-X Adapters Deliver Autofocus Performance Never Seen Before
After a long quiet period, Metabones is back with its second big announcement in just a couple of months. This time, Metabones unveiled refreshed versions of its EF-X Speed Boosters and Smart Adapters.
How the Absurd Contax 1000mm f/5.6 Lens From the 1970s Performs Today
Japanese photo retailer Map Camera, best known for its monthly and annual camera sales charts, recently tested a truly absurd lens, the Contax Mirotar 1000mm f/5.6.
10 Years Later, Hasselblad’s Mirrorless Gamble Has Paid Off In a Huge Way
Hasselblad's latest financial statements offer further proof that it is a company in rebirth, and that Hasselblad's decision to join the mirrorless medium format market was exceptionally shrewd and well-timed.
Photographer Points His Lens At the Growing US Surveillance Camera Network
As debate intensifies over surveillance cameras, a photojournalist in Philadelphia has set out to document the omnipresent devices monitoring us.
Elusive Pallas’s Cat Recorded by Camera Traps in Iran
Camera traps set up by a wildlife photographer in Iran have captured the rarely seen Pallas's cat.
Nikon is Selling an Adorable Plushie Keychain of its Mascot
Nikon is releasing a cute plush keychain toy of its mascot Nikon-chan that is exclusively available in Japan.
Just How Good Are Moment’s T-Series II Lenses for iPhone?
I don’t usually reach for my iPhone Camera app for much beyond quick clips, social posts, and photos, and I’ve certainly never put any accessories or lenses on it. Then came the Moment T-Series II lens set, and now that very well might change.
Sony Is Utterly Dominating the Global Image Sensor Market
Alongside an in-depth digital camera market share breakdown, the annual Nikkei Industry Map also analyzes global market share for many other industries, including digital image sensors.
Speculation That EssilorLuxxotica Wants to Take Over Nikon Resurface
A business publication out of Japan has resurfaced speculation that the eyeglasses juggernaut EssilorLuxottica has an interest in buying out Nikon.
xAI Sues Photographer, Blaming Him for Sexual Images Created With Grok
Elon Musk’s xAI is suing a prominent Arkansas photographer accused of using Grok to turn photographs of his minor clients into sexually explicit images -- arguing that he is responsible for the resulting material.
Photos of ‘Cat in the Hat Serial Killer’ Are AI-Generated, Police Say
AI-generated pictures and videos purporting to show one of Dr. Seuss' characters as a serial killer have prompted police in the U.K. and Ireland to state that "Cat in the Hat was not in your driveway."
Celebrated Photographer Jay Maisel Dies at 95
Jay Maisel, the influential American photographer who was the subject of the 2018 documentary Jay Myself, has passed away.
The First-Ever Earthrise Photo Was Taken 60 Years Ago on a Film Camera by a Robot Spacecraft
60 years ago, a robotic spacecraft captured the first Earthrise photo -- a stunning view that the Artemis II crew recreated earlier this year.
Film Lab Robbed of Camera Gear After Suspects Smash Through Door With Garbage Cans
A film lab and camera store was burglarized overnight, with surveillance footage showing two people using garbage cans to smash their way into the store before filling them with stolen camera equipment.