Activist Groups are Calling on Amazon to Cancel Ring Nation Reality Show
Over 40 different civil rights organizations are asking Amazon and MGM to cancel Ring Nation, an upcoming reality television show.
The Sony Alpha 7R IV Has the Highest Number of Fake Reviews
The Sony Alpha 7R IV and the Canon EOS R6 have the most unreliable camera reviews according to a study carried out by Electronics Hub.
TikTok’s In-App Browser Contains Code That Follows Your Every Move
TikTok can track its users' every tap, keyboard input, and keystroke through its iOS in-app browser.
Amazon is Making a Viral Clip TV Show Using Ring Doorbell Footage
Amazon has announced "Ring Nation," a television show that will use footage captured from Amazon Ring doorbells in the style of America's Funniest Home Videos.
Google’s Nest Will Provide Data to Police Without a Warrant
Google will allow "emergency disclosures" of video footage to the police from its Nest cameras, without a warrant.
Amazon Gave Ring Camera Footage To Police Without Asking Users
Technology giant Amazon has admitted to handing over Ring doorbell camera footage to law enforcement at least eleven times this year -- without the owners' permission or a search warrant.
Camera Traps Capture the Largest-Ever Photo Study of Amazon Wildlife
A new study that represents the largest photo database ever made consists of more than 120,000 photos taken in eight countries in the Amazon. It highlights the staggering array of wildlife in the region.
Amazon Now Lets You Try on Shoes Using Your Phone’s Camera
Amazon has announced a way to virtually try-on shoes through augmented reality (AR) via the camera on a smartphone. The feature is designed to give shoppers an idea of how shoes will look on their feet, but will not be able to tell them if they truly fit.
Film Studios are Struggling to Find Crews in Exploding European Market
As Hollywood made the most out of production companies in central Europe during the pandemic, the industry in the region has now been left with large staff shortages and is struggling to keep up with the demand.
This 48MP 4K Camera Costs $110 and is NOT for Pro Photographers
If you're in the market for a new digital camera, make sure you do your research, and it's generally recommended that you go with a reputable brand. There are cameras out there that look absolutely fantastic on paper but are almost certainly not what you're looking for.
Amazon Astro: A ‘Camera on Wheels’ Designed to Observe and Track You
As part of its 2021 hardware announcements, Amazon unveiled both a camera drone that flies around your house as well as Astro, a robot that looks cute but is designed to observe and track you around your home, a new report alleges.
Amazon Wants You To Test its Ring Flying Indoor Drone Camera
Amazon first announced the Ring Always Home Cam almost a year ago during its 2020 hardware event, but today it confirmed that the product is real and can be purchased... by invitation only.
Amazon ‘Fixes’ Overpricing New Canon Lens by Increasing Price Further
Amazon is dealing with an apparent pricing error involving a Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 lens. While the MSRP is $2,800, Amazon had it listed for over $600 more. Once made aware, the company "fixed" it: it's now listed for $1,600 more than MSRP.
Amazon to Open Its Own Department Stores: Report
Amazon is reportedly planning to start opening large physical retail stores in the United States that will be its version of department stores.
Amazon and GoPro File Joint Lawsuit Against China-based Counterfeiters
Amazon and GoPro have announced that the two entities have jointly filed lawsuit against seven individuals and two entities for making and selling counterfeit GoPro camera accessories.
Couple Learns Hard Lesson About Buying Gray Market Nikon Gear
An unfortunate couple in Chicago learned how camera manufacturers treat what is known as "gray market" equipment when Nikon refused to service their P1000 camera. They were confused, as they didn't buy it from a shady, unknown site, but from Walmart: an authorized Nikon dealer.
Couple Buys $7,000 Camera from Amazon, Gets Empty Boxes Instead
A photography duo from Alamosa, Colorado recently ordered a Sony Alpha 1 camera from Amazon as an investment in their business in a transaction that they report cost them more than $7,000. But instead of receiving the new camera, the two only found empty boxes.
Peak Design Calls Out Amazon for ‘Copycatting’ the Everyday Sling Bag
Peak Design has publicly called out Amazon for "copycatting" its $80 Everyday Sling Bag with a $21 Amazon Basics look-alike, levying its firm accusation at the e-commerce behemoth with a 1.5-minute video titled "A Tale of Two Slings."
Photo from Space Reveals ‘Gold Rivers’ Slicing Through the Amazon
An unnamed astronaut aboard the International Space Station recently captured this stunning photo of "gold rivers" in eastern Peru. These pits stand out unusually brilliantly here, as they are usually obscured by cloud cover or outside the sun's glint point.
Is the Mostly-Ignored Amazon Photos a Good Google Photos Replacement?
Jim Salter at Ars Technica decided to take a second look at Amazon Photos, a platform that has flown pretty under the radar since its launch in 2014. Now that Google Photos no longer offers free unlimited high-resolution storage, Salter decided to give Amazon a second try.