Photo Sharing App Glass Adds Dynamic Image Collections Called ‘Series’
Glass unveiled a feature called Series, aiming to reshape the experience of organizing and sharing images.
Content Creator Fined $270,000 for Harassing and Filming Homeless People with Drones
A content creator has been fined $270,000 for using drones to harass and film homeless people for social media.
Vatican Used 400,000 Photos to Create Digital Twin of St Peter’s Basilica
400,000 photographs were used to create an AI-generated digital version of St. Peter’s Basilica, the 400-year-old Vatican City church considered central to Christianity.
Vidu is a Chinese AI Video Generator That Lets You Combine Still Images Into One Video
Chinese AI video generator Vidu has launched its 1.5 model which can take elements from different photos and blend them into one video.
Lightroom Competitor ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 11 Launches for $80
ACD Systems, perhaps best known for its ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate software on PC, announced the newest version of its Mac photo editor, ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 11.
Three Thieves Steal $30k of Camera Equipment From Computer Warehouse
Three thieves broke into a computer company's warehouse and stole $30,000 worth of camera equipment.
Intense POV Footage Shows Brave Firefighter Extinguish a Burning Building
GoPro has shared a remarkable 4K video showing firefighters in Chile entering a burning building to tackle the flames engulfing the house.
Canada Soccer Coach is Fired for Using Drones to Spy on Opponents
The head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team has been removed from her position after she ordered a drone to be flown over a rival's training camp during the Olympics in Paris, France.
Apple Launches Final Cut Pro 11, the First Version Change in 13 Years
Today Apple launched several updates to its professional video applications including the most significant update in years to its flagship Final Cut Pro video editing software, as well as several convenient updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad, Final Cut Camera, and Compressor.
Insta360’s User Service Agreement is Scaring Users But Is Pretty Normal
Insta360 users have noted some concerning language in the company's user service agreement. However, scary as it may seem, nothing is out of the ordinary -- for better or worse.
The Mambapod Mini Tripod Can Mount Practically Anywhere
The Mambapod is a mini tripod with an adaptable, mount-anywhere clamp and hook system designed to excite city street photographers and creators on the move.
Nextorage Has a New ‘Pro’ Series USB-4 Portable SSD
Japanese storage manufacturer Nextorage announced a new portable SSD that is a cut above the pocket-sized option it announced last year. Designed for more professional use, the NX-PS1PRO promises best-in-class transfer speeds.
OWC Adds 240GB Option to Its CFe Memory Card Line for Sony Cameras
OWC upgraded its CFexpress Type A offerings today with a new 240GB Pro card. Using the latest CFexpress 4.0 standard, OWC now offers three capacity options that are all VPG 200 rated and promise blazing fast peak performance.
DaVinci Resolve Update Bolsters Multicam, Audio, and VFX Workflows
Blackmagic announced DaVinci Resolve 19.1 today as it looks to bolster its ability adding depth and speed to multicam, audio, and visual effects workflows.
The Story Behind the Photo That Won $200,000 at HIPA 2024
HIPA, the world's most lucrative photography competition, announced the winners of this year's Sustainability-themed contest at an awards ceremony in Dubai yesterday. PetaPixel spoke to Chinese photographer Liping Cao, winner of the $200,000 Grand Prize, to learn more about his photo.
V-Flat World Improves Its Namesake Product to Work Better and Last Longer
V-flats may not be the most glamorous part of a photographer's kit, but they are the unsung workhorse for many shooters. V-Flat World, as its name suggests, has earned a strong reputation in the industry for its lighting modifiers and accessories, announced V-Flat 2.0, an all-new V-flat that promises to perform better, last longer, and be easier to use.
Adobe Brings Even More Generative AI to Adobe Stock
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role across many genres of photography, but few feel the impact of AI more acutely than stock photography. Whether outright generating images or editing them with AI, Adobe has, unsurprisingly, fully embraced its Firefly AI technology within Adobe Stock.
World’s First Half Petabyte RAID Array Is the Size of a Shoebox and Costs $79,000
It wasn't too long ago that a terabyte of storage was considered more than enough but as new technology requires more and more data, storage requirements have ramped up. HighPoint Technologies announced the world's first near-half petabyte RAID array and while small, it's expensive.
Kino 1.2 Adds 4K 120FPS, Camera Control, and 10 New Languages
Kino has just dropped its biggest update yet. Dubbed “Casablanca,” parent company Lux (which also develops Halide) has hopes it can redefine mobile videography.
Scientists Capture Footage of Glowing Sea Slug Discovered in ‘Midnight Zone’ of Deep Ocean
Researchers captured first-of-its-kind footage of a new glow-in-the-dark species of sea slug living in the "midnight zone" of the ocean -- a part untouched by sunlight more than 7,000ft below the surface.
AI Companies Are Reportedly Struggling to Come Up With New and Better Products
Artificial intelligence (AI) might be running into a cul-de-sac thanks to data shortages and technological constraints, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Festival Director Criticized for Saying More Female Cinematographers Could Lead to ‘Mediocre’ Films
A film festival founder has come under fire for saying that the prominence of female cinematographers and directors could lead to mediocrity.
Zeiss Supreme Zoom Radiance Cine Lenses Combine Soul and Versatility
In an age of precision, Zeiss aims to meld unique character with versatility with its new Supreme Zoom Radiance lenses crafted to capture the soul of cinema.
Donald Trump ‘Will Deliver’ on Promise to Stop TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump's team says "he will deliver" on his promise to save TikTok and prevent its threatened U.S. ban in two and half months.
Getty’s New Generative AI Photo Tool Lets You Remove the Background
Getty Images has introduced new AI photo editing capabilities allowing customers to create their own product photos using generative AI tools.
Cameraman Films the Wrong Pair of Feet at Cricket Game, Player Has Priceless Reaction
Shooting live sports is a tough endeavor; the photographer has to be aware of their surroundings even when trained in the viewfinder. But it's easy to make a mistake as one camera operator did at a cricket game in Australia on Thursday.
iPhone Camera App Pearla V2 Promises More Control and Improved Image Quality
Pearla v2 was released today, adding many new features to the iPhone camera app built for discerning mobile photographers.
The Rigid.Pro Cinerig Base Turns Mirrorless Cameras Into Versatile Video Beasts
The Rigid.Pro Cinerig Base turns a mirrorless camera into a box-style cinema camera.
The Winners of a $1M Photo Contest: HIPA Unveils Top ‘Sustainability’ Images
The world's most lucrative photography competition, HIPA, announced earlier this year that it was increasing its prize pool to a whopping $1 million. Today the winners of the Sustainability-themed 13th season were unveiled.
OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 Hub Takes Full Advantage of the Fastest New Macs
As Apple turns the page to Thunderbolt 5 technology with its latest MacBook Pro and Mac mini computers, popular peripheral and storage company OWC is fully invested in the fastest Thunderbolt spec.