A Fully Loaded Mac Pro with M2 Ultra Costs Just $11,800
Alongside a move to Apple silicon and a big performance bump, Apple's new Mac Pro has also undergone a dramatic price reduction, at least when comparing the top-end configurations.
Couple Claims Bear Fitted With Camera Illegally Spied on Them
A couple has claimed that the state of Connecticut put a camera on a wandering bear to illegally film their property.
iOS 17 Adds New Features for Phone, FaceTime, Messages, and AirDrop
Apple's reveal of iOS 17 during the WWDC 2023 keynote shows a clear focus on enhanced communication for iPhone users with several impressive new features for the Phone, FaceTime, and Messages apps, as well as several new quality of life updates. These include improved contact cards, live voicemails, stickers, better autocorrect and dictation, and even a nightstand mode.
Apple Vision Pro is a Revolutionary AR/VR Headset and 3D Camera
Apple has announced the Vision Pro, a groundbreaking mixed-reality headset that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
iOS 17 Lets You Turn Your Photos and Videos Into Custom Stickers
Apple has announced a new Stickers system coming in iOS 17 that will allow iPhone and iPad users to effortlessly create sharable digital stickers using photos (and Live Photos).
Apple Launches M2 Ultra, its Most Powerful Processor Ever
At today's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) keynote, Apple unveiled its most powerful M2 chip a year after launching its original M2 chip.
Apple Announces Brand-New Mac Pro with Apple Silicon and PCI Expansion
After teasing, rumors, and a long wait, Apple's flagship desktop computer series, the Mac Pro, has joined the Apple silicon family in the form of a brand-new, totally redesigned Mac Pro, powered by Apple's new M2 Ultra chip.
Apple Refreshes Popular and Powerful Mac Studio with New M2 Ultra
Apple announced the Mac Studio, a brand-new line of desktop Mac computers, in March 2022. Just over a year later, Apple has refreshed its powerful desktop line with new processors, including the new M2 Ultra.
Apple’s New 15-inch MacBook Air is the World’s Thinnest 15-inch Laptop
At last year's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple launched new notebooks that used the company's just-announced M2 processor, including a new M2-powered MacBook Air with a 13.6-inch display. At this year's WWDC, Apple revealed a new, still-very-thin MacBook Air with a larger 15-inch display.
Corporate Chaos: 7 Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Event Photography
Like many photographers, we used to be more “jack of all trades” when it came to shooting professionally. We’d shoot a wedding one day and a product shoot the next.
Heron Eats Frog and Then Viciously Attacks Trail Camera
A grumpy heron was captured eating a frog before turning its attention to the trail camera recording and attacking it.
This ‘Camera’ Lacks a Sensor or Lens and Uses AI to ‘Capture’ Images
Danish designer Bjørn Karmann has built a prototype of a camera powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that is making people furious. The conceptual camera bends the idea of photography and what it means to capture a photo.
Museum Wins Lawsuit Over Photo of Michelangelo’s David
An Italian museum has won a lawsuit against a magazine publisher which used a photo of Michelangelo's sculpture David without permission -- despite the 500-year-old artwork belonging in the public domain.
‘So Many Things Don’t Add Up’: Stability AI Founder Accused of Exaggerations
Stability AI founder Emad Mostaque has been sensationally accused of exaggerating his education, the genesis of AI image generator Stable Diffusion, and links to prestige organizations such as the United Nations.
Japan Declares AI Training Data Fair Game and ‘Will Not Enforce Copyright’
In the first such declaration of its kind, Japan has seemingly asserted that it will not enforce copyrights when it comes to training generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs.
Robert Irwin: Continuing a Wildlife Conservation Legacy with a Camera
Robert Irwin is a published wildlife photographer, conservationist, Australian television personality, actor, and zookeeper at age 19.
Nikon Z8 Review: The Best Camera for Most Serious Photographers
My first experience with an almost full production Nikon Z8 took me to stunning Yellowstone National Park. In the week or so that I had to play with it I found it to be a most enjoyable camera, and I was able to review most of the major aspects of the cameras handling and capabilities. However, there were still some features that I needed to test, and for that I would need to wait for a final firmware Z8.
Google Pixel 7a Review: The Mid-Range Champ
The Google Pixel 7a is a rarity. It's a mid-range phone that performs above that spec in many areas, making it hard to pass especially when the price starts at $499.
Broncolor’s New $20K Dual-Power Pack Works In Studio or On Location
Broncolor has announced the new Satos power packs that use a unique dual-power system that can be equipped with conventional power supplies for studio use or with high-performance batteries for on-location use -- or a combination of both.
Astrophotographer Addresses ‘Fake Image’ Allegations From Flat Earthers
Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy took to Twitter to address accusations that his images are "fake" following his latest photo of the ISS crossing the Moon.
The Nikon Z8 Won’t Work With Some Third-Party Batteries: Report
A camera producing an error when photographers use unofficial third-party batteries isn't anything new. However, reports of possible digital rights management (DRM) being used in Nikon batteries, at least with its new Z8 camera, is worth taking a closer look at.
The Polycam App Turns iPhones into 360-Degree Cameras
Polycam, an iPhone app originally designed for 3D scanning, has launched a new feature that turns an iPhone into a 360-degree camera without any external hardware.
Sony’s New CFexpress Card Has Huge 2TB Capacity, Eye-Watering Price
Sony has reclaimed the title of the largest CFexpress Type A card with its new 1,920GB capacity monster. That's a ton of storage, but it comes with a similarly high asking price.
What to Expect at WWDC 2023: AR/VR Headset, New Mac Studio, Mac Pro
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) commences on Monday, June 5, at 10 AM PT. PetaPixel will be on the ground for the keynote and this list is what the Silicon Valley giant is most likely to release.
Popular Epson Photo Printers Must Be Updated, or New Ink Won’t Work
A group of Epson's popular SureColor P-series photo printers must be updated with new firmware or new ink cartridges that use a new design won't work.
Incredible Photo of the Moon’s Path Over a Month was ‘Exhausting’ to Capture
A determined photographer had sleepless nights, booked time off work, and even climbed a 170-foot tower so he could capture a stunning lunar analemma image over Egypt that shows the passage of the Moon over one month.
Breathtaking Footage of 1,000 Lego Astronauts Flying to Space
Two cameras captured 1,000 Lego astronauts flying to the edge of space on a 3D-printed mini space shuttle.
Ukraine Public Service App Now Used for Sharing Videos of Russian Troop Movements
A Ukrainian government app that lets citizen upload their taxes and renew their passport is also being used to upload videos of Russian troops.
Photographic Study Reveals How Dolphins Survive Shark Attacks
Thousands of photographs have revealed how many of Australia's dolphins are living with shark-inflicted wounds.
So, Who Owns a Photo Expanded by Adobe Generative Fill?
By this point, you've probably seen Adobe's beta of Generative Fill in Photoshop, which allows you to expand a photo beyond its original borders. It is an incredible feat of technology, but brings up complicated questions: who owns that new, expanded photo? Is it copyrightable?