Meta Claims to Have Bricked Thousands of Smart Glasses
Meta claims that it has disabled the camera on thousands of pairs of smart glasses that the company detected had been tampered with.
The ColorChecker, a Photographer’s Best and Most Colorful Friend, Turns 50 Years Old
For 50 years, the Calibrite ColorChecker has been helping photographers worldwide accurately capture color. The ColorChecker's 24 squares have kept photos color-accurate, from family photos few will ever see to countless photos that have graced magazine covers, billboards, and museum walls.
Tim Cook’s Three Biggest Successes As Apple CEO
Today, Tim Cook officially hands the reins at Apple over to John Ternus. During Cook's 15-year tenure as Apple's chief executive officer, Apple went from a $347 billion company to a $4.6 trillion one, a nearly 13.3 times increase.
Optical Company Starman Buys GoPro for $285 Million, Plans Move Into AI, Defense, and National Security
GoPro has concluded its months-long search for a solution to its financial woes. Privately-held optical-photonics company Starman Optical, Inc. (Starman) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with GoPro, Inc., for $285 million.
Stock Photographers Unhappy With Changes to Alamy Contributor Contract
Alamy, a stock photo agency, is today bringing in big changes to how it pays contributors -- with many photographers expecting less money.
Dyson’s $499 Electric Toothbrush Has a Camera That Watches Your Teeth
Technology company Dyson has launched an electric toothbrush that uses a built-in camera to help clean between the teeth.
Jean-François Leroy, Founder of World’s Leading Photojournalism Festival, Dies
Jean-François Leroy, the photographer who founded Visa pour l’Image, the world’s leading photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France, has died.
Fujifilm Didn’t Actually Jump Ahead of Nikon in Mirrorless
A lot has been made of the fact that in the Nikkei Industry Map, Nikon lost its third-place position to Fujifilm. However, what most discussions miss is why that happened and whether or not it's actually a meaningful position swap. As I suspected, the conversation has missed important nuance.
Fujifilm and Google Launch New Google Photos Print Store
Fujifilm has announced "Fujifilm for Google Photos Print Store," a new print storefront that brings physical photo printing to Google Photos users.
Poco’s New F9 Ultra Goes Big on Cameras, Gaming, and Battery Life
Poco has officially unveiled the F9 series, introducing the Poco F9 Ultra and F9 Pro. The flagship F9 Ultra leads the lineup with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, a dedicated VisionBoost D8 chipset, a 200MP main camera, a 5x periscope telephoto lens, and an 8,050mAh battery.
Webb Photographs One of the Most Puzzling Galaxies in the Universe
The latest ESA/Webb Picture of the Month captures the irregular galaxy Arp 263 in infrared light, showing the very odd final phase of a long-past galactic merger.
DxO PhotoLab 10 Hands-On: Finding Depth All Over the Place
More and more, DxO’s PhotoLab stands out as a worthy alternative because you don’t have to pay for it every month. You pay once and can hang on to that version for as long as you like, though upgrades to new versions come with a fee -- usually about half the price. Version 10 isn’t as big a step forward as past ones but it patches some holes left behind by the others.
DxO Releases PhotoLab 10 With AI Add-Ons, Masking, and Color Grading Updates
DxO has rolled out PhotoLab 10, the latest version of its chief photo-editing program, focusing much of it on adding features that lean more on RAW images and AI-driven masking. These features aim to plug gaps left by previous versions while also adding new elements for a tighter workflow.
Underwater Drone Looks for Shipwreck, Finds Washing Machines Instead
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released fascinating footage filmed back in 2017 of an underwater expedition that didn't quite go as planned.
Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ Finally Gets Debut and Full Trailer
Zack Snyder, a director known for his distinct cinematography, has revealed the trailer for his latest movie, The Last Photograph, which is set to debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Instagram is Waking Up to the Fact That People Don’t Like Being Tricked by AI Creators
AI-generated content creators that masquerade as real humans have soared in recent years and now Instagram is making a move against them.