Proton Brings Photo and Video Backups to iOS
Tech privacy company Proton announced new photo and video backup capabilities on iPhones Thursday, giving users a new way to save their memories.
Instagram Recommends Sexual Videos to Users as Young as 13, Study Finds
In a new study conducted by The Wall Street Journal and an academic researcher, Instagram's algorithm was found to have repeatedly recommended sexual videos to young teenage users -- some as young as 13 years old.
Moment is Hosting a Massive Warehouse Sale in Seattle on June 22
Moment is preparing to hold its first-ever "Mega Warehouse Sale" in Seattle on June 22, promising up to 70% off cameras, lenses, bags, gimbals, drones, and more.
Final Cut Camera and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 Review (2024): Easy Multicam For Everyone?
The iPad is quickly becoming a more viable tool for creators to use as their main workflow solution. The recent introduction of Final Cut Pro for iPad has been a big part of the improvement to making the iPad more useful for my own work. Now, Apple released a new version, along with Final Cut Camera for iPhone, which brings some thoughtful enhancements to the table.
The Xuutbox is a Portable Magnetic Box That Brings the Studio Anywhere
HAD Design Studio announced the Xuutbox, what it claims is the first portable studio solution that allows for the high-end photos and videos anywhere thanks to a collapsible, magnetic box with interchangeable sides.
Don’t Let a Bad Photoshoot Break You: Here’s the Rescue Plan
Consider this scenario: as a professional photographer, you were all set for an exciting photoshoot with your client. But despite your best efforts, it didn’t go as planned.
Beautiful Birds Celebrated in the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards
The National Audubon Society has announced the winners of the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards with a photo of a pair of squabbling Backburnian warblers scooping the top prize.
No Surprise: Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Vastly Exceeded Expectations
Since it is being produced by a company that already has a hard time keeping its GR III cameras in stock, it should come as no surprise then that pre-orders for the Pentax 17 have been far greater in number than anticipated and that there may be a significant wait to deliver them all.
AI Deepfake Porn Bill Would Require Platforms to Remove Images
A new bill in Congress is aiming to make social media platforms accountable for any AI-generated deepfake porn images displayed on their site.
Legendary Photographer Henry Diltz’s Timeless Images of 1960s Supergroup
Photographer Henry Diltz was the official photographer for the Woodstock festival in 1969 and is one of the most important recorders of the music scene during the 1960s and 1970s.
The Bikeriders is Another Movie Based on the Work of a Photographer
In what is becoming something of a theme in 2024, another photography-based movie is about to hit the theaters in the form of The Bikeriders.
Study Reveals The ‘Most Selfie-Obsessed States’ in The US
Florida is the "most selfie-obsessed state" in the U.S., according to a recent study.
TikTok Will Have Ads Featuring AI-Generated Versions of Real People
TikTok may soon have ads featuring AI-generated versions of popular creators and stock actors to add a “human touch.”
Reuters Commits to Sony Cameras For Its Global Video Productions
Sony announced that Reuters selected Alpha and XDCAM cameras along with G Master lenses and Sony audio gear to equip its video journalists around the world.
TikTok Looks to Take on Instagram Directly with ‘Whee’ Photo Sharing App
While Instagram is known for copying competitors' features, it's TikTok now copying Instagram with its new "Whee" app.
While the Z6 III Is Here, a Z7 III is Far Less of a Certainty
Earlier this week, Nikon announced the Z6 III to considerable fanfare, and for good reason. It packs so many features into a $2,500 system that it manages to be a camera that is more than a compromise, even at that price. But the Z6 series has always been accompanied by the Z7 series yet this time, that wasn't the case.
Film and Digital Both Saw New Cameras on the Same Day | The PetaPixel Podcast
Not only did we get a new enthusiast-level digital camera this week in the Z6 III, Pentax and Fujifilm both released new film cameras that very same day. The PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Ted Forbes to discuss!
Lexar’s Silver Line of SD Cards Brings Affordable New Capacity Options
Lexar is bolstering its mid-range SD card options with three new capacity options. The Silver line, which sports solid max read and write speeds and a V30 rating, comes in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacity options for as little as $15.
US Surgeon General Can’t Even Convince Himself That Social Media Warning Labels Are a Good Idea
As U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy attempted to advocate for warning labels on social media, he made a stronger case against the practice.
U.S. House of Representatives Narrowly Passes DJI Drone Ban Bill
DJI may have been right to be worried about its potential ban moving through the United States legislation as the Countering CCP Drone Act narrowly passed through the House of Representatives this past week.
Scientists Capture Never-Before-Seen Footage of Deep-Sea Squid Cradling Huge Eggs
Scientists have captured incredible footage of a deep-sea mother squid clutching dozens of unusually huge eggs.
LA Must Pay $300,000 to Photojournalist After Suing Him Over Images of Undercover Officers
The city of Los Angeles will pay $300,000 to a photojournalist after it sued him for publishing hundreds of images of undercover officers that were accidentally given to him by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Nat Geo Photographer Cristina Mittermeier Aims to Break the Photo Book Mold
For her new book, Hope, National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier decided on a non-traditional route so she can have more creative control to present her work in the very best light.
Unistellar’s Smart Binoculars Lead You on an AR Adventure
Unistellar, best known for its smart telescopes, has announced that its Envision smart binoculars will land on Kickstarter next week.
Neurapix Launches the World’s First Personalized AI Cropping Tool
Neurapix is AI-powered software designed to help professional photographers save time and energy when processing and editing photos. While there's a lot of great discussion about AI in photography, many users feel comfortable with AI that reduces friction in their workflow.
Adobe’s Terms of Use Controversy Provided an Opportunity to Improve
Less than two weeks after significant outrage concerning Adobe's Terms of Use, fueled in part by poor communication, a lack of trust, and good old-fashioned misinformation, Adobe has delivered its promised revised Terms of Use, complete with new explainer text and assurances.
Drone Photographer Captures Epic Photos of Indonesia’s Volcanoes
Drone photographer Daniel Haussmann loves capturing epic views of volcanoes so Indonesia is a natural draw given that it is home to some of the most active and famous volcanoes in the world.
Retrospekt’s Polaroid 600 InstantArt is an Ode to the 80s in More Ways Than One
Retrospekt, a Milwaukee-based design studio that refurbishes retro cameras, announced the InstantArt limited-edition series of Polaroid 600 instant film cameras that features pixelated aesthetics of 1980s computer graphics emblazoned on a camera that debuted in 1981. Fitting!
Sandmarc’s Probe Lens is a Crazy-Looking 2x Macro for iPhones
Sandmarc is no stranger to interesting iPhone photography accessories, and the company's newest product is perhaps its most unusual yet, a macro probe lens for iPhone.
Here’s How Apple Will Label its AI-Generated Art on Image Playground
Apple has revealed that it will label AI-generated images made with its new Image Playground tool.