While it may be tempting to assume that the Artemis II astronauts have spent the past week of their historic voyage simply capturing breathtaking images, they have also been actively engaged in critical scientific research.
An animal welfare organization has been forced to deny that its distressing photo of 250 dogs crammed into a single house is AI-generated -- in a damning reflection of modern media literacy.
Google Maps has rolled out new features centered on photos, including one that can scan photos and videos on a user's phone to find the most relevant images for a particular location.
World Press Photo has announced the winners of its annual photo competition, celebrating the best and most powerful photojournalism photos from the past year.
Last week, Insta360 unveiled the Snap selfie monitor for smartphones, but only in Asia. Today, the company unveiled its latest mobile accessory across global markets.
Just a couple of weeks after PetaPixel wrote about the juvenile culture overseen by Sam Altman at OpenAI, the New Yorker has written a damning article about Altman questioning his trustworthiness.
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill that would let officials use aerial photos and satellite images to assess property taxes instead of visiting properties in person.
GoPro has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 23%, a move that comes as the company prepares for a widely anticipated new generation of cameras built around its upcoming GP3 processor.
As smart glasses become more and more popular -- increasingly looking like a competitor to the ubiquitous smartphone -- the contentious feature is the camera. It's been at the center of a string of controversies, from creeps clandestinely filming people to tech workers reviewing users' intimate footage.
A former Meta employee is under criminal investigation after allegedly downloading around 30,000 private photographs from Facebook while working at the company.
A darkroom printer's scrapbook containing previously unseen photos that belonged to Lee Miller and Cecil Beaton has been unearthed and acquired by the University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries.
Most Americans are worried about how their personal data is being collected and used, but many never read the privacy policies they sign, according to new research.
Brightin Star has introduced the MF 11mm f/2.8 II, a next-generation update to its ultra-wide prime lens that brings a refreshed design and optical improvements to its existing lineup. The new version maintains its predecessor's distinctive field of view while refining handling and image performance for full-frame photographers.
Sandmarc's new Capture Leather Wallet is a photographer-centric take on a traditional bi-fold leather wallet, holding the owner's cash, credit cards, and even memory cards.
Polaroid has announced the launch of the Polaroid Hi-Print 3x3, expanding its Hi-Print lineup with a new device that functions as both a photo printer and display frame, designed to turn smartphone images into larger, display-ready square prints.
Like numerous other lens makers, Cosina Voigtländer makes binoculars. Cosina brought its brand new Voigtländer Mod. Vienna binoculars to CP+ 2026, but they were lost in the shuffle of new photo gear and are only just now starting to launch in global markets. The new binoculars are very stylish, featuring some of the style and charm of Voigtländer's beloved photo lenses.
Think Tank Photo has announced a pair of new sling bags for adventurous photographers, the PhotoCross V2 Sling. Available in 11- and 14-liter versions, the bag features a single shoulder strap and is designed to offer photographers quick, comfortable access to their gear without removing the bag.
The NASA Artemis II crew had a very eventful April 6. After breaking Apollo 13's record for the farthest distance humans have ever been from Earth, the crew got busy taking a lot of photos, including unique photos of the Moon and beautiful eclipse photos unlike anything visible on Earth.
Remote cameras and tracking data are documenting a wolf’s historic journey into Los Angeles County, the first confirmed sighting of the species there in nearly a century.
The NASA Artemis II astronauts recorded history yesterday by traveling further from Earth than humans before them -- 248,655 miles (400,000 kilometers) -- and on their epic journey, the crew has been capturing awe-inspiring photos of rarely seen celestial sights.
NASA Artemis II astronauts captured a beautiful photo, "Earthset," showing the Earth setting beyond the lunar horizon. This is the Artemis II crew's unique take on Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders' iconic "Earthrise" photo.
Massachusetts lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would ban children under 14 from using social media, in what could become one of the most stringent measures of its kind in the U.S.
The Fujifilm X-E5 is already a beautiful camera, arguably one of the best-looking new models released last year. SmallRig wants to make the X-E5 even more stylish (and functional) with a new wooden grip and Arca-Swiss tripod plate attachment.
French photographer Imad Djebarni just developed a new iPhone app designed for film photographers. Pellica's primary purpose is to track which films photographers use, which is not a wholly new concept for an app. However, Pellica aims to do much more than track film.
Grizzly bears are arguably the most iconic animals in North America, and perhaps the most famous individual living right now is known simply as 'The Boss', who lives near Banff, Canada.
Over $63,500 has been raised for an electronic prosthetic knee for a Ukrainian photojournalist who lost his leg in a Russian drone attack, so he can report on the front line again.
Project Hail Mary has been a massive success, grossing $420.7 million so far. Part of the appeal is the incredible photography, which comes off effortlessly. But the cinematographer, Greig Fraser, says it was anything but.
Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.'s passion for photography is well known. The slugger-turned-photographer is a mainstay at major sporting events, including NFL games, soccer matches, and last year's Masters Tournament at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club. Griffey's experience behind the camera at The Masters is the focus of a new documentary, "Photographer No. 24."
The family of Chuck Norris has urged fans not to trust or share AI-generated images circulating online following his death.
Today, the astronauts on board Artemis II will travel further from Earth than any humans in history, as they fly around the far side of the Moon.
A wide-ranging camera trap survey in the largely unexplored “Amazon of Asia” has captured rare images of endangered and elusive animals.
The Governor of Texas Greg Abbott shared an AI-generated photo that falsely depicts a U.S. pilot who was rescued from Iran.
Brian May, the lead guitarist of Queen, has revealed that a late photographer's family is suing the band "for vast amounts of money" over their iconic album cover image.
Fujifilm has two Fujikina events coming up in Europe, including one in May in Copenhagen, Denmark, and another in June in Warsaw, Poland. These events are designed to give photographers, regardless of the gear they use, a chance to gather, learn, and celebrate the art of photography.
Just a few hours after sharing the Artemis II crew's first photos of Earth, NASA shared two more photos captured by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, this time showing the dark side of the Earth and Earth's Terminator Line, the constantly moving boundary that separates day and night.
GoPro has published a second look at its upcoming "new generation" of camera which features the new GP3 processor and is expected to launch sometime in the next few months.
Last September, Genki announced a Kickstarter for the ShadowCast 3 and the Covert Dock 3, pitched mainly as a way to play console games through a laptop computer. While that remains the primary function, it's a surprisingly versatile system.
YouTube will stream Coachella live in 4K, allowing viewers to switch between multiple stages, and even follow a vertical feed shot on Google Pixel.
The NASA Artemis II crew piloted their Orion spacecraft out of Earth's orbit this morning, charting a path toward the Moon. Artemis II Mission Commander Reid Wiseman captured a pair of exceptional photos of Earth through Orion's capsule window, a spectacular celebration of the crew's latest achievements. These are the first two images downlinked from the Artemis II crew.
A new study revealed that U.K. social media users are less active due to the dominance of short-form video on the most popular platforms -- in a trend that's likely reflected across the Western world.
Minnesota lawmakers are reportedly close to outright banning AI nudification apps that create explicit images of people, mostly women, without consent.
Reeflex has released Reeflex Pro Camera 3.0, a major update to its iOS photography app that introduces enhanced capture tools, improved performance, and a redesigned interface aimed at providing DSLR-style control on iPhone.
Although the plan had been for NASA Artemis II astronauts to bring just Nikon D5 DSLR cameras with them to space, last-minute requests by the crew helped get a Nikon Z9 aboard Artemis II before it launched into space yesterday.
Tokina was a significant name in lenses during the DSLR era, but photographers could be forgiven for thinking the company had given up on photography due to its lack of new lenses in recent years. However, Tokina is not gone. In fact, the company is working on its next lens right now, promising that it will be "one lens like no other."
A stock food photography company that sued a small grocery store for using an image of raw pork chops on Facebook won its case in court but was awarded just $200 in damages.
Artemis II blasted off yesterday on a historic mission that sees humans return to the Moon's vicinity for the first time in over 50 years.
A camera rental business almost lost over $32,600 worth of film equipment after an Uber courier driver, who was meant to be delivering the gear, allegedly cancelled the job, and drove off with it.
Dating app OkCupid shared nearly three million user photos with a facial recognition company without informing users, according to a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
A politician in the Netherlands who won a council seat in a local election has denied that her publicity photograph was AI-generated.
The shortlist for the 2026 World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® has been announced.