Florida Judge Wears VR Headset to View Crime Evidence in Legal First
A Florida judge allowed a virtual reality (VR) simulation of an alleged crime to be submitted as evidence during a trial -- in what is believed to be a courtroom first.
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A Florida judge allowed a virtual reality (VR) simulation of an alleged crime to be submitted as evidence during a trial -- in what is believed to be a courtroom first.
Camera gear belonging to a renowned wilderness photographer, who passed away in 1996, was stolen from his family's home.
A sleeper shark is seen appearing from darkness and attempting to eat a deep-sea camera in incredible footage.
Meta reportedly plans to add displays to its Ray-Ban smart glasses as early as next year.
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Over the weekend, the European Union (EU) implemented a new law that makes the USB-C port mandatory for a range of electronic devices including smartphones.
Recent research has revealed that generative AI and deepfakes barely impacted the 2024 U.S. election as the images are just not good enough yet.
A U.S. Air Force employee was arrested for secretly taking photos of children in order to create AI child abuse images.
Director Christopher Nolan's next film will be based on The Odyssey and will be released in IMAX theaters on July 17, 2026.
Astonishing photos that were taken on remote cameras set up inside the Amazon rainforest reveal an uncontacted tribe living in complete isolation.
Poker players are allegedly using tiny hidden cameras to cheat in high-stakes games.
The death of a motorsport photographer -- who was killed by an out-of-control car at a rally event -- was "preventable," according to a coroner.
Police have called off the search for a missing photographer who disappeared after going out to take photos of high tides at a U.S. Beach.
The U.S. Senate passed a bill that makes it easier to film in national parks and eliminates the need for photographers and videographers to secure permits.
A seven-year-old boy was left seriously injured after drones fell out of the sky during an aerial Christmas show this weekend.
Instagram is rolling out a generative AI editing feature in 2025 that will enable users to “change nearly any aspect of your videos.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a month-long ban on flying drones in parts of New Jersey and New York state following the spate of mysterious drone sightings in recent weeks.
Gian Paolo Barbieri, who was considered one of Italy's greatest fashion photographers, has died at the age of 89.
Some Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in U.S. stores as part of a scheme to help deter conflict and theft.
Instagram is rolling out an end-of-year recap tool that will let users celebrate 2024 with a collage of their favorite photos.
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Two photographers have sued the National Park Service (NPS) claiming that its photography permit requirements violate First Amendment rights.
A police department has come under fire for posting a photo of a smiling cop posing with a mountain lion that he had just hit and killed with his car.
Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses have rolled out several new upgrades, including real-time AI video capability, live language translation, and Shazam.
The camera operators for Gladiator II had to dress as Roman soldiers to align with director Ridley Scott's immersive filming style.
A court has ruled that a man's selfie video -- filmed four days before he was killed in a car crash -- does not count as a will.
Google has rolled out a new AI tool called "Whisk" which lets users drop photos as prompts to create new images.
Two men were arrested for allegedly flying a drone "dangerously close" to a Boston airport this weekend.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri cautioned users against trusting online images, noting that AI is “clearly producing” content that can be easily mistaken for reality.
A tourist, who attempted to take a selfie in front of a moving train, was brutally hit and knocked to the ground by the oncoming locomotive.