Sony PDT-FP1 wireless transmitter

Sony Japan Announced a New 5G Transmitter for Alpha Cameras

Sony announced the PDT-FP1 portable data transmitter for Alpha cameras in Japan. Promising high-speed and low-latency video transmission using 5G wireless communications, the PDT-FP1 transfers data directly from a camera to an FTP server. The PDT-FP1 reduces the time required for data transfer, speeding up various content workflows.

What Reviewers Are Saying About the Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro Review Roundup

Since Apple announced its mixed-reality Vision Pro headset last June, tech enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting to hear how the futuristic-looking headset is during real-world use. Bits of information have come out in drips and drabs, but now, finally, some technology publications have been able to use Vision Pro outside the confines of controlled Apple PR environments and put it through its paces. Is the future of computing here?

A hand holds a smartphone while scrolling through the feed.

California Bill Lets Parents Block Algorithmic Feeds for Children

Social media has been a bit like the old Wild West; there are few regulations, and, as we are learning, the apps are fraught with potential danger. A pair of proposed California regulations attempt to protect minors, aiming to reduce the impact the platforms can have.

On Safari: A Hands-On With the New OM System OM-1 Mark II

With the announcement of the OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS Lens, wildlife photography has never been more accessible. Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse recently used both on a wildlife safari in the Masai Mara, and he shares exclusively with PetaPixel his favorite images and initial impressions of the kit's wildlife performance.

How to Take Great Landscape Photos Close to Home

In my dream I’m standing on the rim of a deep, verdant canyon. Far below, a river glinting crimson and gold in the setting sun snakes toward jagged mountains dusted with snow. My camera’s viewfinder perfectly frames this epic vista in the wilds of northern New Mexico.

The Battle of the Big Three: Which Smartphone Delivers the Best Images?

Best Smartphone for photography comparison

With the recent release of the Samsung S24 Ultra, North America now has three premium-priced phones that happen to compete in a very similar way against each other. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung S24 Ultra, all have state-of-the-art displays, HDR-compliant photos and videos, and a 5X telephoto lens to compliment the main and ultra-wide cameras.

A sperm whale swims up to a realistic looking robotic submersible.

Sperm Whale Introduces Her Calf to a Robotic Spy Whale

Scientists and cinematographers are constantly searching for new ways to gather information about animals. In one such attempt, John Downer Productions launched a realistic-looking submersible robotic whale to capture unique footage and gain insight into the intelligence of these creatures.

JAXA SLIM lander

Japan’s SLIM Lunar Lander Back Online After Precise but Awkward Landing

Last week, Japan became the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the Moon successfully. However, the historic accomplishment had its challenges. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed upside-down on the lunar surface, preventing the lander from recharging its batteries with its included solar panels.