NASA is Launching its Own Streaming Platform
NASA is launching its very own on-demand streaming platform. Called NASA+, it will incorporate all of the live broadcasts it already does but will also show original documentaries.
The Trip of a Lifetime: Photographing the Wild Shores of Greenland
Not only is Greenland one of the most remote places in the world, …
It Just Isn’t Worth the Effort to Put a Drone in the Air Anymore
Drones are not nearly as exciting nor popular as they were just a few short years ago as a combination of laws and incremental updates has made the flying them feel like too much effort for not enough payoff.
Webb Photographs Newly Forming Stars in Incredible, Colorful Detail
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an amazing image of Herbig-Haro 46/47 using its near-infrared instrument, NIRCam. The image, processed by Joe DePasquale of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), showcases a "tightly bound pair of actively forming stars" in brilliant detail and color.
Pixelmator Can Now Better Recognize and Fix More Types of Noise in Photos
The Pixelmator and Photomator photo editing platforms have been updated this week with a new Denoise algorithm that the developers say allows both applications to better recognize noise and, therefore, better remove it.
You Can Now Completely Customize Your TourBox in the Latest Update
TourBox has announced Version 5.0 release of TourBox Console Software which includes WonderFlow, a tool that allows editor to completely customize the tools and software connected to their TourBox NEO and Elite devices.
US States Can Still Steal Your Photos, Despite Repeal of ‘Blackbeard’s Law’
Although overshadowed by more recent, highly publicized court cases, the U.S. Supreme Court made a significant, controversial ruling that upheld North Carolina's "Blackbeard's Law" in March 2020, a decision that protected states from being sued for copyright infringement. As CityView reports, the divisive law has now been repealed by the North Carolina state government.
This $20 Aluminum Camera Fan Has an OLED Display and Internal Battery
Ulanzi has announced a camera cooling fan that operates with its own internal battery and suctions to the back of Sony, Canon, and Fujifilm camera bodies to help keep them cool during video recording or live streaming.
Yongnuo Has a New 50mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount
Yongnuo has announced a new and affordable YN50mm f/1.8X DSM Pro lens for Fujifilm X-mount. In addition to supporting autofocus, the lens integrates a small OLED display, similar to what Viltrox used on its recent 16mm f/1.8 lens.
Adobe’s New Generative Expand Can Change a Photo’s Aspect Ratio
Adobe is advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) technology at a rapid pace, and joining the generative fill feature that took the internet by storm in May, the company is adding another technology into the mix: Generative Expand.
Photographer Captures Rare Rainbow Contrails Pumping Out of an Airplane
A photographer who zoomed in on an airplane flying overhead couldn't believe his eyes after he saw a bright rainbow contrail coming out of the back of it.
Rare and Endangered Ocelot Captured on Trail Camera
The only confirmed ocelot in Arizona whose nickname is "Lil' Jefe" has been captured on a trail camera in the Huachuca Mountains.
New York Street Photographer Simpson Kalisher Dies Age 96
Simpson Kalisher, a well-known New York street photographer, has died at age 96. Kalisher started out in photography when he was just 10 years old.
Rumored ‘DALL-E 3’ Images Leaked and it Can Finally Generate Text Right
Images allegedly generated with a brand new version of OpenAI's DALL-E, possibly DALL-E 3, have been leaked online and they are exceptional.
Hands-On with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5: Cameras Still Aren’t the Focus
One thing Samsung’s new foldables tell us is that the company is reluctant to put its best cameras into any phone that folds or flips open. Should a device that carries such a premium cut a few corners on the camera side?
Bild Expo Brings Big Photo Show Back to New York City This September
Aiming to fill the enormous void left by the defunct PhotoPlus Expo that used to take place annually in New York City, B&H is presenting the inaugural Bild Expo at the famed Javits Center in New York City on September 6 and 7.
Elon Musk Took the ‘X’ Twitter Handle From a Photographer Without Asking
Contrary to claims from some photographers, Elon Musk did not steal Twitter's new plain X logo. However, the company did take the @x username.
Runway Has Improved the Quality of Its Image-to-Video Generation Tech
In an update this week, Runway says its image-to-video artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been significantly improved, namely in quality and in the smoothness of outputs.
$45 Reflx Lab Light Meter is Made for Entry-Level Film Photographers
Many older film cameras lack a built-in light meter, but there are numerous solutions to this problem, including handheld and hotshoe-mountable light meters. Reflx Lab has announced a compact, affordable light meter in the latter style, the Reflx Lab Light Meter.
Photographer Shows How Fast Grizzly Bears Attack in Heart-Stopping Video
A photographer has revealed just how quickly a grizzly bear can attack in a heart-stopping video that has resurfaced online.
Why Skateboarders Still Love the Sony VX1000 Camcorder From 1995
A recent video shared by Red Bull tells the story of the Sony VX1000 and how it became the iconic camera of skateboarding.
After Raising $235K, Abode Remains Committed to Taking on Adobe
Abode, a satirically named but serious project that aims to take on Adobe, just concluded its crowdfunding campaign where it raised £181,709, or about $234,900. Now comes the next step: delivering the software to the more than 3,000 artists that backed it.
Father Sues Hospital for Sharing Photos of Dying Son on Instagram
A father is suing a hospital after staff allegedly posted photos of his dying son on Instagram and treated him "like an art exhibit."
Comet Shaped Like the Millennium Falcon Captured in the Night Sky
A comet in the night sky has unexpectedly brightened 100-fold and grown swept-back horns so it resembles the Millennium Falcon -- the fictional starship from the Star Wars movies.
How Editors Blend Art and Science to Bring NASA’s Space Photos to Life
Since it began its full scientific operations at the second Lagrange point (L2), about one million miles (1.5 million kilometers) from Earth last year, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has enchanted people around the world. Webb's photos have inspired many people to learn more about space and look at the night sky with unprecedented wonder and curiosity.
AI is Making Manual Video Editing for Social Media a Thing of the Past
Turning long-form videos such as podcasts, interviews, or even scripted episodes into short, shareable clips has been, to this point, a tedious and manual task. But thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), that is changing -- fast.
Photographer Combines 30 Photos For Stupendous Lightning Image
A photographer captured a series of breathtaking photos during an intense lightning storm before compositing them into one incredible image.
Netflix Reality Show ‘Tortures’ Contestants With Deepfaked Photos of Their Partners Cheating
A new Netflix reality TV show has come under fire for "torturing" contestants with deepfaked photos of their partners cheating.
AI Images Titled ‘Boring America Photorealism’ Goes Viral on Reddit
A photographer and artist created a set of "boring" AI images depicting unremarkable scenes that would be "quickly scrolled past on Facebook."
Samsung’s Flip5 and Fold5 Have New Hinges and ‘Pro-Grade’ Cameras
As is expected around this time of year, Samsung has announced new foldable smartphones in the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 at its Unpacked event in Seoul.