Giant Octopus Grabs Camera From Diver and Films Itself
A diver had a "once in a lifetime" encounter with a giant Pacific octopus after the sea creature showed interest in him and his camera -- grabbing it from him and then giving him a hug.
Abode’s Ambitious Software Dreams Have Died In a Flurry of Controversy
Abode, the Kickstarter software project that sold over 3,000 backers who pledged nearly a quarter of a million dollars the promise of an alternative to Adobe's creative suite over two years ago, is dead.
Are Photoshop’s Two New AI Features Useful for Photographers?
PetaPixel put Photoshop’s two newest AI features, Harmonize and Generative Upscale, to the test on real-world photography projects to find out if they are useful tools for photographers, or just more hype?
Israeli PM Says He May Sue The New York Times Over ‘Fake’ Photos of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering legal action against The New York Times over a photograph of a malnourished child in Gaza that he has called "fake."
Nvidia and AMD to Give US Cut of Revenue to Sell Chips to China
Massive chip makers Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have reportedly signed an agreement with the United States federal government to give the government 15% of their revenue from selling advanced computer chips to China.
Yashica’s Compact 50MP $420 City 300 Camera Aims to Fix Some Flaws
At the beginning of this year, Yashica announced the City 100 and City 200 compact cameras. The company has quickly followed up these two cameras with the City 300, which promises better imaging performance than its predecessors while maintaining a more compact, travel-friendly form factor.
Photographer Sues Gallery for Charging Visitors to ‘Copy his Work’ in Art Classes
An acclaimed photographer has sued a gallery for allegedly charging visitors to copy his images in art classes.
Tourist is Trampled by Elephant After Attempting to Take Selfie with it
A man was seriously injured after an elephant attacked him while he was attempting to take a selfie with it.
Under The Missiles: The Women Racing To Save Ukraine’s Photographic Treasures
On the morning of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's scheduled interview with archivist Oleksandra Buzko, her phone rings unanswered.
DJI’s Surprising Robot Vacuum Is Built on Drone Technology
DJI has entered yet another new product category by launching Romo, a robot vacuum cleaner. And like DJI's other recent new products, including its first 360° camera, the Osmo 360 action camera, its advanced Power-series battery system, and even its e-bikes, everything always comes back to DJI's most famous product segment: drones.
This Startup Lets You Generate Entire AI Slop Videos
AI slop is a relatively new term that is being used to describe the large volume of low-effort, low-quality content that has proven popular on social media this year.
Woman’s Passport Photo Goes Catastrophically Wrong
A woman's passport photo mishap has gone viral after she appeared "microwaved" in her official document photo.
Meteorite That Crashed Into Georgia Home is Older Than Earth Itself
A meteorite that was captured on video in broad daylight and that punctured a homeowner's roof is thought to be 4.56 billion years old -- older than Earth itself.
xAI’s Grok Now Lets Users Turn Any Image Into a Video
After xAI rolled out the new Grok Imagine AI image and video generator last week, which included a "spicy mode that can do nudity," a fresh update was released this weekend, allowing users to turn any image into a video.
This Documentary Traces the Rise and Deep Fall of the Camera Industry
"Kodak, Olympus, and Fujifilm -- The Rise and Deep Fall of the Camera Industry," examines how three iconic camera brands navigated success and decline, technological shifts, and strategic decisions that ultimately shaped the fate of these once-dominant companies.
This Fun Kodak Instant Camera and Printer Looks Like a Roll of Film
In a blend of nostalgia and practicality, Kodak's film canister-shaped Memo Shot Era MS100 Instant Camera and Photo Printer brings a modern twist to a beloved vintage aesthetic.
Godox’s Tiny iT20/iT22 Flash Costs $45 and Takes Magnetic Filters
Photo equipment and lighting company Godox launched another compact and affordable flash for photographers. The Godox iT20/iT22 camera flash weighs around 50 grams (less than two ounces) and is under $50.
Hubble Captures Sharpest Photo of the Fastest Comet Ever Recorded
Astronomers used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to capture the sharpest-ever photo of the comet 3I/ATLAS as it flew through the solar system at 130,000 miles per hour (209,000 kilometers per hour).
Meike’s New Full-Frame 24mm f/1.4 Prime Lens Won’t Break the Bank
The Meike Mix 24mm f/1.4 is a fast new autofocus prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The prime lens is available for E, L, and Z-mount and costs under $600.
NASA Curiosity Rover Captures Photos of Coral-Like Rocks on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured photographs of a rock on Mars that closely resembles coral found on Earth.
TTArtisan Debuts $168 AF 40mm f/2 Full-Frame Prime Lens
TTArtisan launched a new addition to its growing collection of lenses: the AF 40mm f/2 for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Gianni Berengo Gardin, ‘Italy’s Cartier-Bresson’, Has Died Age 94
Photographer Gianni Berengo Gardin, who documented Italy's post-war society and is revered in the country, has died two months shy of his 95th birthday.
First-Ever Footage Shows Seabirds Catching Flying Fish Mid-Air
Scientists attached minuscule cameras to two red-footed boobies, which recorded footage of the seabirds hunting a shoal of flying fish in the Indian Ocean.
Ex-NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Throws Elbow to Protect Camera as NFL Photographer
Retired NFL running back Marshawn Lynch returned to the field last night in Seattle. But this time Lynch was in a very different role.
Photographing in the Woods in Nova Scotia Is Currently Illegal
One of Canada's most beautiful -- and underrated -- landscapes is now heavily restricted to photographers and other nature enthusiasts.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer Explains the Feeling of Capturing 40 Years of Iconic Images
Photojournalist David Swanson was shot in the arm while he was embedded with U.S. Marines in Iraq in 2004. Later, he won the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of school violence in Philadelphia.
Controversy and Confusion Swirl Over ‘Staged’ Photos of Starvation in Gaza
The images of starving Palestinians coming out of Gaza carry significant emotional and political power throughout the world. However, recent reports put some of these photos under a microscope and reveal more about how photography can serve as a potent weapon in war.
DaVinci Resolve Is First macOS Video Editor to Fully Support Apple Immersive Video
Blackmagic Design released DaVinci Resolve 20.1, introducing full support for Apple Vision Pro immersive video workflows. With this release, DaVinci Resolve becomes the first professional non-linear editor (NLE) to offer a complete end-to-end solution for creating, editing, and delivering Apple Immersive Video content.
Arri Owners Considering Selling Amid Challenging Cinema Landscape
German cinema company Arri is reportedly weighing its future and contemplating a potential sale.
PSA: You Could Be Visible on Instagram’s New Friend Map Without Realizing It
Instagram’s rollout of its new location-based map feature Friend Map has quickly sparked privacy concerns from users and experts alike as users discover their exact locations are being displayed without their express consent.
Steve McCurry Abruptly Ends Interview Over Old Photoshop Scandal
Famous photographer Steve McCurry -- who shot Afghan Girl -- got prickly with a reporter this week after he was pressed on his 2016 Photoshop scandal.
Apple Reportedly Ditching Sony for Samsung to Make ‘Innovative’ Triple-Layer iPhone Image Sensors
As part of Apple's $600 billion investment in American manufacturing, Apple will work with smartphone rival Samsung at its Austin, Texas facility to create "innovative new technology for making chips." These new chips are reportedly image sensors, a major move for Apple.
Disney Almost AI-Deepfaked Dwayne Johnson But Thought Better of It
Disney was reportedly planning to deepfake Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for parts of the live-action remake of Moana but ultimately decided against it over fears of reprisal and copyright concerns.
Tamron’s Versatile 18-300mm All-In-One Lens Comes to Canon and Nikon Cameras Next Month
Tamron's versatile 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD all-in-one zoom lens is coming soon to APS-C Canon RF and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras.
ProMaster’s New Backpacks and Shoulder Bags Are for Style-Conscious Photographers
ProMaster's new Blue Ridge 2.0 and Cityscape 2.0 camera backpacks and shoulder bags promise contemporary style and lots of customizable storage for cameras, lenses, and accessories.
Higgsfield AI Brings Topaz’s Industry-Leading Photo and Video Upscaling to the Web
Higgsfield, an AI technology platform designed for creators, launched Upscale, a new AI-powered upscaling feature powered by Topaz Labs.
HoverAir Aqua Drone Is the World’s First Waterborne Flying Camera
HoverAir is best known for its self-flying drones, like the 8K-capable X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max models launched last year. However, the company is now taking its drones from the air to the waves with the upcoming HoverAir Aqua, "the world's first water-born flying camera."
Apple to Invest Another $100 Billion In the US to Sidestep Massive Tariffs
During its last quarter financial briefing, Apple admitted it had already paid about $800 million to handle ever-changing tariffs and estimated it would pay another $1.1 billion in the current quarter. Apple is poised to spend $100 billion to invest in U.S. manufacturing, which would help the company avoid tariffs and appease the Trump, who has put Apple's global manufacturing practices squarely in his crosshairs.
Lensrentals Shows Why Sony’s PTZ FR7 Camera Costs $6,000 to Fix
Lensrentals' founder Roger Cicala is back after a lengthy hiatus to deliver another of his legendary camera teardowns. This time, the camera going under the proverbial knife is the Sony PTZ FR7, a $10,500 cinema-grade E-mount PTZ camera and a very popular rental choice.
Instagram Adds a ‘Reposts’ Tab to Users’ Profiles, Similar to TikTok
Instagram has introduced 'Reposts,' which allows users to reshare public content, including Reels and grid posts from creators, that will show up in a new profile tab or in their friends' recommendations.
Insta360 Sent Its New Satin White X5 360° Camera to the Edge of Space
Insta360 announced the X5 Satin White Limited Edition 360-degree camera, a sleek new design for its flagship camera. To mark the occasion and test new accompanying neutral density (ND) filters, Insta360 promptly launched its white X5 camera into the upper stratosphere, nearly 25 miles above Earth's surface.
Video of Black Student’s Brutal Arrest Sparks Calls for In-Car Cameras
A video showing the violent arrest of a Black college student in Florida has led to calls for drivers to install in-car cameras to document interactions with police.
80 Years On, The Photos of the Hiroshima Bombing Still Shock
Eighty years ago on August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay aircraft dropped a 9,000-pound uranium-235 bomb named ‘Little Boy’ on the city of Hiroshima -- devastating it and the lives of hundreds of thousands.
15 Mind-Blowing Interactive Worlds Google’s Genie 3 AI Can Create
Google announced Genie 3, a new general-purpose AI-powered world model that can generate diverse, photorealistic interactive environments.
The Xencelabs Pen Display 24+ Is a Pro-Grade, Color-Accurate Pen Display for Photographers
Xencelabs unveiled the Pen Display 24+. It is the industry's first drawing display with built-in Calman Ready color calibration technology, promising unprecedented color accuracy for demanding creatives, including photographers.
Vacationers Skeptical About Picture-Perfect Travel Photos, Study Says
For photographers hired by travel companies, it's all about getting epic shots to encourage potential tourists to visit -- but do people still trust glossy pictures?
Documentary Filmmaker Suggests ‘Napalm Girl’ Photo Credit Was Changed Out of Loyalty to Nick Ut
The executive producer of The Stringer documentary has suggested that photo editor Horst Faas changed the credit on the famous Napalm Girl photo out of loyalty to Nick Ut.
Two Men Arrested for Flying Drone on Airport Runway to ‘Take Photo of Food Stand’
Two men were arrested for flying a drone over a terminal on the runway of an airport while allegedly trying to take a photo of a food stand.
Photo-Seeking Tourist Lifting Ancient Marble in Greece Sparks Outrage
An image of a tourist lifting a large piece of ancient marble to pose for a photo at a historic site in Greece has sparked backlash online.
Webb Captures Historic New Version of Hubble’s Legendary Deep Field Image
The Hubble Ultra Deep Field is one of the most iconic space photos of all time, showing nearly 10,000 galaxies of diverse ages, sizes, shapes, and colors in a single frame. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) revisited the same region of the sky, capturing its longest exposure of an extragalactic field with a single filter yet and revealing one of the deepest views ever of the ancient Universe.