Scientists Made an AI Model That Beats CAPTCHAs Every Single Time
Researchers have made an AI bot capable of beating image-based CAPTCHAs 100 percent of the time, according to a new scientific paper.
The World’s First Permanent AI Art Museum Will Open in LA Next Year
The world's first museum of AI arts will open at The Grand in Downtown Los Angeles, California next year. The museum, called Dataland, is being spearheaded by Refik Anadol whom the Los Angeles Times characterizes as a "leader of AI-generated art."
Stunning Sunburst Shots Win Underwater Photography Competition
The winners of the Underwater Awards Australasia 2024 have been announced with a portfolio of underwater sunburst shots taking home the top prize.
The Best Cameras If You Only Care About Taking Photos (Not Video)
There is a recurring theme that sneaks its way into the comments section of the YouTube channel. We’ve heard this same statement on The PetaPixel Podcast many times as well and it goes a little something like this: "Why do I have to pay for the video features on a camera when I just take photos?"
SpaceX Recreate ‘Lunch Atop a Skyscraper,’ One of History’s Most Famous Photos
SpaceX celebrated the achievement of its engineers who have worked for years on technology to "catch" a first-stage Super Heavy Booster by recreating one of the 20th century's most iconic photos, Lunch Atop a Skyscraper.
Peakto AI Brings Advanced Photo Management to Topaz Photo AI
Cyme, the maker of the photo cataloging application for macOS Peakto and Peakto Search has announced that Peakto is now fully compatible with the powerful image enhancement software Topaz Photo AI.
SmallRig’s New RC 100B Is a Portable Yet Powerful Light for Photo and Video
SmallRig’s new RC 100B light is a lightweight video light that packs a punch and can be used handheld.
Moment’s SuperCage Can Record ProRes Log Only to Very Specific SD Cards
Yesterday, Moment announced the SuperCage: a smartphone cage system with integrated USB-C and an SD card port. That might lead some mobile filmmakers to believe they can use their existing memory cards to take advantage of the iPhone's ProRes Log capture, but as PetaPixel has written before, it's not that simple.
7Artisans’ $299 85mm f/1.8 AF Lens Is Now Available for Nikon Z Cameras
In July, 7Artisans launched a new autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 portrait prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The affordable $299 lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount cameras.
You Can Download New, Real-Time, 470 Megapixel Photos of Earth Every 10 Minutes
While browsing Reddit yesterday, I came across a gorgeous photo of Earth that had been downloaded from the NOAA's GOES-East orbital satellite. Looking more closely, I realized the NOAA was uploading a new, 470-megapixel photo every 10 minutes.
ProGrade PG10 SSD Review: The Best Sustained Performance, Period
ProGrade's new PG10 SSD, available in 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities, sports fast USB 4.0 technology and promises swift maximum speeds. However, while it's not the quickest drive in short sprints we have tested, its primary appeal is sustained performance, even when moving huge batches of files.
ProGrade Digital’s New USB4 PG10 SSD Is Built for Pro Workflows
ProGrade Digital, known for its high-quality memory cards and storage solutions, announced a new solid-state drive (SSD) series, the PG10. The USB 4.0 drives are fast in bursts, but their primary performance goal is sustained performance.
A Rare Look at Iconic News Photos Along With Original Editors’ Notes
A fascinating collection of iconic photos printed for newspapers complete with original editors' notes has gone on exhibit in New York.
US Senator Took Zoom Call With Deepfake Scammer Pretending to be Ukrainian Official
A U.S. Senator had a Zoom call with a scammer using deepfake technology to pose as a top Ukrainian official.
Artist is Suing Copyright Office For Refusing to Register His AI Image
An artist who infamously duped an art contest with an AI image is suing the U.S. Copyright Office over its refusal to register the image's copyright.
Runway Announces $5 Million Fund For Filmmakers That Use Its AI Video Generator
Runway has allocated $5 million in cash to help fund up to 100 original films that use the company's AI video generator in some way.
No, This Viral ‘Goodbye Meta AI’ Post Won’t Protect Your Photos
Hundreds of thousands of people have fallen for a hoax that claims to deny Meta the right to use their photos for training the company's AI.
Over Half of Photographers Often Experience Editing Fatigue, Says Study
A study looking at how long hours spent editing images affect the well-being of photographers has found that 50.4 percent suffer from mental exhaustion after a lengthy editing session.
ProMaster’s Key Grip Monopod and Tripod Are for Traveling Videographers
This week, ProMaster announced a set of new tripods and monopods for mobile videographers called the Key Grip series which includes a new video head, tripod kits in carbon fiber and aluminum, and a monopod kit.
Canon PowerShot G2 Retro Review: Some Sequels Are Amazing
In the latest episode of his Retro Review series, Gordon Laing of Cameralabs looks back at 2001's Canon PowerShot G2. How does the 23-year-old compact digital camera hold up today?
Madman Solders Massive Copper Heat Sink to Insta360 Camera: ‘I Dare You to Overheat Now’
Overheating cameras are nothing new, especially as cameras get more powerful and offer more demanding, higher-quality video features. However, how each camera maker deals with this issue varies dramatically. And sometimes, customers themselves need to step up and develop a solution.
Moment’s Smartphone SuperCage Has Integrated Power, Mic / Headphone Jacks, and More
Moment announced a new all-in-one smartphone camera cage called the SuperCage. It features an integrated power-delivery-capable USB-C hub, microphone jack, headphone jack, SD card reader, extra ports, and the ability to add onto the cage to make filming on iPhone feel more like using a "real" camera.
YouTuber Has His Voice AI-Cloned and Used by a Company Without Consent
A YouTuber had his voice cloned via AI technology by a company which then used it to narrate videos on its channel.
Hands-On with Xiaomi’s New Leica-Equipped 14T and Mix Flip Smartphones
Xiaomi is bringing two new mid-range phones to a global launch in the 14T and 14T Pro, along with its first folding phone in the Mix Flip at an event in Berlin.
Skylum’s New AI-Powered Aperty App Is Built Specifically for Portraits
Skylum has officially announced its newest desktop software Aperty, formerly known as Project "Barcelona", designed for professional portrait editors who value time and quality.
Google Earth Adds Historical Imagery to Track Location Changes Over Time
Google Earth is getting new historical imagery added to it with some pictures dating back to the 1930s.
Canon Listened, Will Update R5 II to Capture 24p Video with Older Batteries
When the R5 II launched, Canon said that while it was not recommended to use older batteries in it, they would work with some limitations. However, in August, PetaPixel reported that there were limitations with using these older batteries beyond what Canon stated.
Satellite Spots ‘Star Trek’ Starfleet Logo Among Dirty Sea Ice
A photo taken by NASA's Earth Observing-1 satellite in 2012 has resurfaced thanks to a bright white patch of sea ice that resembles the iconic Star Trek Starfleet logo.
New Beetle Species is Named After Photographer Behind ‘The Photo Ark’
Scientists have named a new beetle species after National Geographic photographer and founder of The Photo Ark Joel Sartore for his contribution to wildlife conservation.
Xiaomi’s Three New Smartphones All Feature Leica Summilux Lenses
Smartphone maker Xiaomi and legendary camera brand Leica teamed up yet again on the co-engineered Xiaomi 14T series smartphones. The two models, the 14T and 14T Pro, sport a triple camera system developed in collaboration with Leica. There's also a third phone, a Leica-powered flip phone, the Xiaomi Mix Flip.