Chinese AI video generator Vidu has launched its 1.5 model which can take elements from different photos and blend them into one video.

In just the last year and a half, Apple launched Final Cut on iPad and Final Cut Camera, updated Final Cut Pro to a new version for the first time in 13 years, and moved to purchase Pixelmator. As Adobe's public perception continues to struggle, Apple is making moves to take advantage.

ACD Systems, perhaps best known for its ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate software on PC, announced the newest version of its Mac photo editor, ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 11.

Three thieves broke into a computer company's warehouse and stole $30,000 worth of camera equipment.

GoPro has shared a remarkable 4K video showing firefighters in Chile entering a burning building to tackle the flames engulfing the house.

The head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team has been removed from her position after she ordered a drone to be flown over a rival's training camp during the Olympics in Paris, France.

Apple Final Cut Pro 11 has arrived, not only ushering in the next generation of professional video editing for Apple but signaling the company's revitalized and reinvigorated approach to creative professional software at large.

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast there is a lot to discuss, with Fujifilm announcing it will make a new cinema camera next year, Final Cut Pro getting its first version change in 13 years, Sony bowing out of making drones, and more!

Insta360 users have noted some concerning language in the company's user service agreement. However, scary as it may seem, nothing is out of the ordinary -- for better or worse.

The Mambapod is a mini tripod with an adaptable, mount-anywhere clamp and hook system designed to excite city street photographers and creators on the move.

Japanese storage manufacturer Nextorage announced a new portable SSD that is a cut above the pocket-sized option it announced last year. Designed for more professional use, the NX-PS1PRO promises best-in-class transfer speeds.

OWC upgraded its CFexpress Type A offerings today with a new 240GB Pro card. Using the latest CFexpress 4.0 standard, OWC now offers three capacity options that are all VPG 200 rated and promise blazing fast peak performance.

Blackmagic announced DaVinci Resolve 19.1 today as it looks to bolster its ability adding depth and speed to multicam, audio, and visual effects workflows.

HIPA, the world's most lucrative photography competition, announced the winners of this year's Sustainability-themed contest at an awards ceremony in Dubai yesterday. PetaPixel spoke to Chinese photographer Liping Cao, winner of the $200,000 Grand Prize, to learn more about his photo.

V-flats may not be the most glamorous part of a photographer's kit, but they are the unsung workhorse for many shooters. V-Flat World, as its name suggests, has earned a strong reputation in the industry for its lighting modifiers and accessories, announced V-Flat 2.0, an all-new V-flat that promises to perform better, last longer, and be easier to use.

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role across many genres of photography, but few feel the impact of AI more acutely than stock photography. Whether outright generating images or editing them with AI, Adobe has, unsurprisingly, fully embraced its Firefly AI technology within Adobe Stock.

It wasn't too long ago that a terabyte of storage was considered more than enough but as new technology requires more and more data, storage requirements have ramped up. HighPoint Technologies announced the world's first near-half petabyte RAID array and while small, it's expensive.

Kino has just dropped its biggest update yet. Dubbed “Casablanca,” parent company Lux (which also develops Halide) has hopes it can redefine mobile videography.

Researchers captured first-of-its-kind footage of a new glow-in-the-dark species of sea slug living in the "midnight zone" of the ocean -- a part untouched by sunlight more than 7,000ft below the surface.

Artificial intelligence (AI) might be running into a cul-de-sac thanks to data shortages and technological constraints, according to a report from Bloomberg.

A film festival founder has come under fire for saying that the prominence of female cinematographers and directors could lead to mediocrity.

In an age of precision, Zeiss aims to meld unique character with versatility with its new Supreme Zoom Radiance lenses crafted to capture the soul of cinema.

President-elect Donald Trump's team says "he will deliver" on his promise to save TikTok and prevent its threatened U.S. ban in two and half months.

Getty Images has introduced new AI photo editing capabilities allowing customers to create their own product photos using generative AI tools.

Shooting live sports is a tough endeavor; the photographer has to be aware of their surroundings even when trained in the viewfinder. But it's easy to make a mistake as one camera operator did at a cricket game in Australia on Thursday.

Pearla v2 was released today, adding many new features to the iPhone camera app built for discerning mobile photographers.

The Rigid.Pro Cinerig Base turns a mirrorless camera into a box-style cinema camera.

Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch features a fun yet challenging minigame about capturing precise street photography moments.

Winter weather draws out a unique beauty in the world. Snow transforms familiar landscapes into ethereal scenes.

As Apple turns the page to Thunderbolt 5 technology with its latest MacBook Pro and Mac mini computers, popular peripheral and storage company OWC is fully invested in the fastest Thunderbolt spec.

Laowa’s new pancake-style 15mm f/5 lens for full-frame cameras is remarkably tiny and ultra-portable.

RigWheels and eMotimo introduce the Monorail + Conductor, a system that looks to simplify complex camera motion for timelapse photographers and filmmakers.

Chinese lens maker 7Artisans announced a new version of its 10mm f/2.8 diagonal fisheye lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The 10mm f/2.8 Mark II costs under $280 and is available for E, L, RF, and Z-mount cameras.

Apple's excellent Studio Display is a Goliath in the professional display space, so much so that every major player consistently tries to develop an affordable alternative for creative pros. One such company is Asus and its new ProArt Display 5K (PA27JCV) professional monitor -- a $799 competitor to Apple's stylish $1,599 display.

A U.S. YouTuber is reportedly facing jail time for creating a deepfake video that showed him kissing a South Korean influencer.

Google is rolling out a new AI-powered app called Vids that can create video presentations using just a single prompt.

Lexar's latest storage solutions target professional workflows from every angle: memory cards, external storage, and data transfer.

ChatGPT rejected over 250,000 requests to generate deepfake images of U.S. presidential candidates in the run-up to Election Day.

Susan Meiselas will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award from the Sony World Photography Awards 2025.

Taylor Swift's security team was filmed yelling at photographers to "stand up" to seemingly protect the singer from pictures being taken up her skirt.

Rode today unveiled the Wireless Micro, a compact, cable-free wireless microphone that intends to deliver professional-grade audio for creators on the move.

Tamron’s new edition of its legendary 90mm f/2.8 Macro for Nikon Z and Sony E mount is incredibly light, sharp, and a joy to use.

In 2018, I was happily flying my DJI Mavic 2 Pro above a waterfall in Maui. Next to me, struggling to even get his GoPro Karma off the ground, another photographer eventually gave up. The Karma failed because it just couldn't get the basics right. Sony's Airpeak suffered the same fate.