Facial Recognition Tech Could Transform Event Photography
Captured is a new photography platform built to "revolutionize the event photography industry" through advanced facial recognition technology.
Astrophotographer Travels to Lesser-Known Country for Spectacular Space Shots
Taking pictures of the stars is challenging. Heck, even seeing them is difficult thanks to most people living in light-polluted areas that diminish the view of the Universe above us.
Ex-Google CEO Says AI Companies Can Steal Content With Impunity
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt made controversial comments during a discussion at Stanford University where he suggested AI companies don't need to worry about stealing copyrighted content.
The 2025 Pirelli Calendar Will Bring Back Nudity
The photographer of the 2025 Pirelli Calendar says that it will bring back nudity and be sexy for a post #MeToo era.
16 Incredible Finalists From Ocean Photographer of the Year
The 2024 finalists for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 have been announced.
‘I Was Good at Drinking, Having Sex, and Taking Pictures’ – Second Trailer Drops for ‘Lee’
A second trailer for Lee has dropped with this one revealing more of the story and character of Lee Miller who is played by Kate Winslet.
This is What’s Inside the New Pentax 17 Film Camera
Analog photographer, self-taught camera repairman, and engineer Evan Dorsky purchased the new Pentax 17 half-frame film camera, and, like any enthusiastic repairman, he took it apart to see what makes it tick.
I Hope Adobe Can Overcome Some Photographers’ Vitriol
This week, PetaPixel published a podcast where the entire premise was simply posing questions provided by photographers to Adobe. But just the act of publicizing those answers immediately turned some viewers off, showing a huge number need to see action, not words -- if anything at all will work at this point.
TikTok Parent Company Launches Jimeng AI Text-to-Video App
The parent company of TikTok, ByteDance, has debuted a new text-to-video AI app, Jimeng AI, in China, paving the way for a future where TikTok features a bevy of AI-generated videos.
SmallRig Launches Affordable Wireless Follow Focus Kit
SmallRig's new wireless follow focus system is an affordable way for dedicated focus pullers to work separately from camera operators.
‘Planet Earth’ Cinematographer Lived in the World’s Largest Cave for 17 Days
To capture one of the most incredible parts of Planet Earth III, cinematographer Luke Nelson spent 17 days living 700 feet underground in a cave in Vietnam.
Adobe Answers Your Questions on AI, Controversies, and Photography
Over the past few weeks, we've compiled the questions you want Adobe to answer related to its push into AI, recent controversies, and the state of photography in general. We had a chance to sit down with Maria Yap, Adobe's Vice President of Digital Imaging, to give the company a chance to respond.
Homeland Security Plans to Scan Migrant Children’s Faces to Train AI: Updated
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly intends to photograph the faces of migrant children at the U.S. border to improve its facial recognition technology. A claim that the DHS itself denies.
Luminar Neo’s Upcoming Color Transfer Tool Uses AI to Match Colors
Skylum has announced the next major update to its photo editing software, Luminar Neo. This October, the update will introduce several "cutting-edge" enhancements driven by improvements in generative AI technology.
Insta360 App Update Promises Better AI and Easier 360-degree Video Editing
A huge Insta360 app update has arrived, promising smarter artificial intelligence (AI) and significantly easier 360-degree video editing.
Astronaut Captures Wondrous Photo of Red and Green Aurora From the ISS
Astronaut and photographer-extraordinaire Matthew Dominick has captured an amazing image of red and green aurora lights from the International Space Station.
Photography is The Most Lethal Activity at Grand Canyon National Park
Photography is reportedly the most lethal recreational activity in the Grand Canyon National Park and accounts for many of the fatal falls at the celebrated U.S. natural landmark.
Here’s Why There’s No Photos of the Entire Milky Way Galaxy
A former NASA analyst has taken to social media to explain why there are no photos of the entire Milky Way Galaxy and any pictures of it are illustrations.
Google Pixel 9’s ‘Add Me’ Tool Lets the Photographer Be in the Photo
Photographers will never be left out of a group photo again with Google Pixel's new "Add Me" tool.
Elon Musk’s AI Image Generator Will Make Pictures of Almost Anything
With concerns over AI being misused, most companies are putting guardrails in place to curb the technology's worst excesses. Not so at Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter).
HoverAir Teases New 8K X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max Self-Flying Drones
HoverAir is teasing new selfie-friendly drones that feature a big resolution upgrade over the original X1.
Halide’s ‘Anti-Intelligent’ Update Makes iPhone Photos Truly Natural
Popular iPhone camera app Halide received a significant update today that introduces a brand-new image processing pipeline that strips away all the typical iPhone image processing.
Premier League to Replace VAR System With Swarm of iPhones
Fans of the English Premier League will know what a fuss the video-assistant referee (VAR) has been over the last few seasons. The good news is that the system's being replaced -- by a swarm of iPhones.
‘Collar Cameras’ Reveal Baboons Snack on Antelope Dung
Miniature video cameras attached to the collars of baboons revealed that the animals eat antelope feces -- a previously unknown foraging behavior.
iPhone 16 Pro May Have a Dedicated Shutter Release Button
Now that Google has unveiled its exciting new Pixel 9 series, including the very impressive AI-assisted Pixel 9 Pro, it's time to look ahead to the next major smartphone announcement: The iPhone 16 series.
Deepfake AI Tool Lets You Become Anyone in a Video Call With Single Photo
A free deepfake AI tool that lets you become anyone during a video call with a single photo is going viral online.
Controversial California Senate Bill Aims to Curtail AI’s Greatest Dangers
A bill introduced in the California state senate aims to prevent the dangers of artificial intelligence. Critics, including Google and Meta, say the bill could stifle innovation and even kill California's significant tech industry.
Police Demand to See Pictures Taken by News Photographer at Riot
A news photographer in the U.K. says police are obtaining a court order that will force him to hand over his pictures to them.
Fujifilm Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Elegant Gray and Gold Instax Mini Evo Cameras
Alongside the new Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer, Fujifilm also unveiled a limited edition version of its Instax Mini Evo hybrid instant camera to celebrate Fujifilm's 90th anniversary.
Katy Perry Investigated by Spain for Filming Music Video on Protected Dunes
Katy Perry is being investigated by Spanish officials after the singer allegedly filmed a music video in ecologically sensitive sand dunes without permission.