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Google has introduced Veo 3.1, the latest version of its AI video generation model, expanding on features first unveiled with Veo 3.

Wikimedia Commons' annual Wiki Loves Monuments is back and open for submissions until November 1, 2025. The yearly photo competition invites photographers to help document and preserve historic sites (and earn prize money).

TourBox, makers of the excellent TourBox Elite creative editing consoles, has announced robust new integration with the popular photo editing application, Adobe Lightroom Classic.

A camera was found and recovered among the wreckage of the OceanGate Titan disaster -- with the SD card still intact.

The PetaPixel Podcast crew is taking a break this week as they reconvene after weeks of travel, but that doesn't mean there isn't something to listen to. Chris Niccolls sat down with the folks from C.R. Kennedy for a discussion about his early roots at the Camera Store, career choices after DPReview, his current tenure at PetaPixel, and his ongoing journey as a photographer.

Back in May, Panasonic announced a striking new "Titanium Gold" Lumix S9 full-frame camera. At the time, it was only available in Japan. Now the beautiful new mirrorless camera is coming to the United States. That's not all, Panasonic also announced new Lumix Adventure Kits for four of its high-end Lumix S full-frame cameras.

Viltrox has announced the AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Sony E and Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new fast prime lens promises excellent image quality, soft bokeh, and a budget-friendly price tag.

In its latest GFX Eterna 55 Development Story, Fujifilm explains how it approached color science for the new cinema camera and how the new F-Log2 C recording format builds upon decades of Fujifilm's work with color rendering technology.

Sony and Adorama are inviting photographers to their highly anticipated Rooftop Photography Events at Sixth Floor Loft in New York City. Over two consecutive days, October 26 and 27, attendees will experience hands-on sessions with Sony cameras, expert guidance from industry professionals, and the chance to capture striking rooftop imagery.

YoloLiv has announced YoloCam S3, an AI-powered 4K webcam that is designed for professional content creators.

A photographer arrived at a beauty spot in Slovenia this morning to find that dozens of other shooters all had the same idea as him.

Apple has introduced an updated version of its 14-inch MacBook Pro, now equipped with the new M5 chip. The company says that while the laptop’s design remains unchanged, it gains faster performance, upgraded storage options, and extended battery life -- up to 24 hours on a single charge.

Alongside the new M5 chip, Apple unveiled a powerful new M5-powered iPad Pro. The next-generation iPad Pro sports the same design as last year's redesigned iPad Pro.

Apple has announced the M5, the next-generation Apple Silicon chip. The M5, featured in a new MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and upgraded Vision Pro headset, promises improved performance across the board thanks to third-generation 3-nanometer technology.

To stand on top of Mount Everest -- the world's highest peak -- is to quite literally stand on top of the world. And while most people will carefully climb down, Red Bull athlete Andrzej Bargiel recently made history by skiing down without any oxygen.

VSCO, the Visual Supply Company, has announced AI Lab. It is a suite of new AI-powered editing tools to help photographers achieve professional-level results inside VSCO.

In February, the legendary photo company Zeiss unveiled a pair of new Otus ML prime lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 arrived shortly after launch. Now the new Otus 85mm f/1.4 has arrived.

All About Photo Magazine unveiled the winners of its latest competition: Colors. The 25 prize-winning photographers demonstrate how powerful color can be in images, whether it's vibrant, subtle, or minimal.

Just this week, three different photography-focused kits for smartphones made the news. Vivo, Oppo, and Nubia all have specialized kits designed for enthusiast mobile photographers, and each promises to improve smartphone camera capabilities above and beyond what phones can do out of the box.

Microsoft AI has unveiled its first text-to-image generator developed entirely in-house, MAI-Image-1. Microsoft AI touts its new model's performance, especially concerning generating photorealistic images.

French photography publication Phototrend interviewed a senior product manager from Sony France, discussing a wide range of topics, including APS-C, full-frame, and hybrid cameras. The official even discussed the widely expected future Sony a7V camera.

Meta announced today (Tuesday) that Instagram will begin restricting the content its teenage users can see to align with the PG-13 movie rating system.

Late last month, DJI lost its lawsuit against the Pentagon, meaning that the Chinese technology company would remain designated a "Chinese Military Company" in the United States. DJI has officially appealed the decision.

Laowa has announced its highly anticipated 200mm f/2 AF FF C-Dreamer fast telephoto prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The affordable new lens makes the highly coveted 200mm f/2 combination accessible to a wide range of photographers.

President Donald J. Trump has taken to his social media platform Truth Social to complain about the photo of him on TIME magazine's latest front cover.

Fujifilm has unveiled the new Instax mini LiPlay+, a hybrid instant camera that introduces many new features, including dual cameras, enhanced sound capabilities, and a refined design.

After it was added to Adobe Photoshop, Google's viral Nano Banana AI model has now been included in Search and will soon be coming to Google Photos.

Vivo has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the X300 Pro. The Vivo X300 Pro, which will arrive first in China, promises significant upgrades to its Zeiss-engineered triple rear camera system.

In March 2017, Apple unveiled Clips, an app that aimed to make it easier for people to create fun and expressive videos on iPhone and iPad. The app has run its course and has been pulled from the App Store.

The highly anticipated Ricoh GR IV premium compact camera finally arrived on store shelves in Japan last month and it made what Japanese retailer Map Camera calls a "spectacular debut," landing squarely in first place on the retailer's September sales charts.

Tilta has announced the Extended Pro Monitor Mount, a versatile new accessory designed for filmmakers who need fast, flexible monitor positioning in dynamic shooting conditions. The mount introduces a refined double-hinge design, extended reach, and a tool-free locking system that promises to simplify on-set adjustments for camera operators and assistants alike.

The seventh Wetzlar Camera Auctions (WCA) saw over 250 total lots of historic cameras and accessories, primarily Leica cameras, sold to enthusiastic and well-heeled collectors this past weekend. Numerous Leica cameras sold for huge sums, but the star of the show, at least from a historic perspective, was a Voigtländer metal Daguerreotype camera from 1840. It sold for €500,000, or nearly $580,000, after a heated bidding war.

A group of German soccer fans in Dublin, Ireland, assaulted one photographer and spat on another during unruly scenes on Saturday.

Photographer Wolfgang Tillmans has revealed the story behind his photograph that ultimately became the cover image for Frank Ocean’s 2016 album Blonde.

Skylum has officially released Luminar Mobile for Android Version 2.0, introducing a bevy of new features designed to make mobile photo editing more intuitive, flexible, and efficient. With this update, Android users gain access to professional-grade tools previously reserved for desktop applications, right in the palm of their hand.

The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is celebrating its 80th Anniversary in style by offering eight weeks of celebrations and events across the United States, along with a never-before-seen look into the rich and historic ASMP Archives.

A ban on photographing and filming people without their permission appears set to be signed into law in Uzbekistan after the country’s parliament voted in favor of the legislation on October 7.

Two years ago, Elgato released a new all-in-one, plug-and-play teleprompter and monitor designed for content creators and streamers. Now the company has returned with the Prompter XL, which features a much larger 15.6-inch Full HD display and improved design.

It's been a bone of contention for photographers on Instagram for some time, but it now appears that the platform finally allows all users to post horizontal and vertical photos in the same carousel.

Photo editing is complex, and dialing in the perfect workflow requires time and experience. Sometimes, photographers do not have the time to give. That's where DxO's new 24/7/365 Premium Support comes in. The French photo editing software company says its new support provides expert help to pro photographers who need it at any time.

New York City has filed a major lawsuit against Meta, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, accusing them of contributing to what officials describe as a “youth mental health crisis.”

An AP news photographer captured the remarkable moment President Donald Trump was passed a note by Secretary of State Marco Rubio informing him peace in the Middle East was close.

There is a real lack of native tilt-shift lenses across all mirrorless camera systems. TTArtisan's newest lens aims to fill the void. The TTArtisan Tilt-Shift 17mm f/4 ASPH. is coming first to Sony E and Fujifilm GFX formats, but will also arrive on Canon RF, L-Mount, and Nikon Z. Best yet, it won't break the bank.

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily barred Homeland Security agents from using riot control weapons on journalists in the Chicago area after a photographer was struck with pepper balls.