Nikon’s Hybrid Sensor Patent Describes a Selective Global Shutter
Nikon applied for a revised patent in Japan for a hybrid image sensor design the company has worked on since at least 2016.
AI Images are Causing Havoc for People Affected by Hurricane Helene
Online tricksters have been creating and sharing AI-generated images purporting to show victims of Hurricane Helene, with many worrying about the impact the fake pictures are having.
Pexar is a New Lexar Sub-Brand That Makes Digital Picture Frames
Pexar is a sub-brand of Lexar that makes one thing: digital picture frames that are available in 11 and 10.1 inch configurations and sold through Amazon.
Meta Shows Off its ‘Industry-Leading’ AI Video Generator Called Movie Gen
Meta has previewed its AI video generator called Movie Gen by showing some impressive-looking examples, but there's no word on a release date.
Future Shutters N-Photo Magazine After 13 Years Along With Other ‘No Growth Assets’
In another blow to the ever-depleting market, UK-based photography magazine N-Photo has published its final issue after 168 editions.
There’s a Large Hole in the Wheel of NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover
Twelve years of rolling around on Mars has apparently taken its toll on NASA's Curiosity rover after photographs showed a large hole in the middle of one of its wheels.
Study Reveals The Most Deepfaked People of 2024
Donald Trump and Taylor Swift are some of the most deepfaked people of 2024, according to a study.
First-Known American Photograph of ‘Romantic’ Interracial Couple Goes to Auction
The first-known "romantic" photograph of an interracial couple in the U.S. goes on auction later this month.
YouTube Shorts Expands Video Length to Three Minutes
YouTube Shorts will now allow creators to upload videos up to three minutes in length -- as the company takes on TikTok’s domination in terms of short-form video.
You Can Now Search Google Via Video Thanks to New Lens Feature
Google Lens will now let people search the internet via video as well as still images thanks to a set of new features just announced.
Amazon and Canon File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeit Toner Cartridges
Amazon and Canon have joined forces to file a lawsuit against 18 vendors allegedly selling counterfeit toner cartridges on the Amazon store.
Lighting Company Hobolite Rebrands as Harlowe
Hobolite is no more. The company that has been making a name for itself in LED photography lighting will henceforth come under a new name: Harlowe.
This Remarkable Film Was Shot on iPhone Using Anamorphic Cine Lenses
As Apple has expanded the video capabilities of its iPhone series, including major breakthroughs with the iPhone 15 Pro and new iPhone 16 Pro devices, the iPhone has become a legitimate professional video camera.
The Very Bright and Accurate Maxima 6 Mk. II LED Is Even More Powerful
Italian lighting company Maxima announced the Maxima 6 Mark II, an upgraded version of the Maxima 6 light for professional photographers and videographers.
Fujifilm Announces Huge Video-Focused Updates, Will Host an October X Summit
Fujifilm took to YouTube overnight to share some exciting photography news, including a significant firmware update for X and GFX Series cameras and details concerning an upcoming X Summit in Tokyo.
Alec Baldwin’s Film ‘Rust’ Will Premiere at Cinematography Festival to Honor Halyna Hutchins
Alec Baldwin's film Rust will have its premiere at a cinematography festival next month to honor the movie's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins who was fatally shot on set.
These Meta Smart Glasses Reveal a Person’s Private Details By Simply Looking at Them
Harvard students have demonstrated the terrifying power of AI smart glasses by making a pair that reveals anyone's personal information by just looking at them.
Underwater Autonomous Drones Discover ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’
The wreck of the "Ghost Ship of the Pacific" has been found on the Californian ocean bed with the help of underwater autonomous drones.
Influencer Trips Over Wall and Falls to Death While Filming Video
An influencer fell to her death after she tripped over a wall while she was filming a video.
Meta Has Reportedly Paid $2 Billion to Content Creators Posting on Facebook
A photography trend in the 2020s has seen freelancers start positioning themselves more and more as content creators, with YouTube often being the obvious place to start putting out videos about photography.
Tilta’s New Stabilizing Arm Attaches Action Cams and Smartphones to a Car
Tilta, known for its support equipment and accessories for cameras of all types and sizes, announced the Hydra Alien Mini, a new compact stabilizing arm designed for action cameras and smartphones.
The Captivating Winners of the Siena Creative Photo Awards 2024
The Siena Awards revealed the winners of its Creative Photo Awards 2024 photography competition. Photographer Lurdes Santander was honored for her grand prize-winning photo above, Dreaming Above the Universe.
US Department of the Interior Says Anti-DJI Regulation Hurt Its Operations
In 2020, DJI was placed on the Commerce Department’s Entity List, more colloquially known as the "economic blacklist." Now, four years later, the Department of the Interior reports negative effects of that decision.
It Took Astronomers 13 Years to Create the Biggest Infrared Map of the Milky Way
Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) VISTA telescope have created and published a massive infrared map of the Milky Way galaxy containing more than 1.5 billion objects, the most detailed map of its kind ever.
New Versions of Voigtlander’s APO-Lanthar 35mm and 50mm Lenses Coming to Z Mount
Cosina announced upgraded Mark II versions of its Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Instagram Launches ‘Best Practices’ to Help Creators Improve Their Photos and Reels
Instagram has introduced a new in-app feature called "best practices" which explicitly tells creators how to improve their photos and reels on the platform.
Fat Bear Week Postponed After Deadly Fight Captured on Livestream Camera
The annual "Fat Bear Week" was postponed after a bear was killed by another bear on livestream camera as stunned viewers watched online.
Pika’s Latest AI Video Model Lets You Melt, Explode, and Cake-ify Objects
Pika, an AI video platform, has launched its 1.5 model with quirky features allowing users to crush, inflate, and squish objects.
Meta Might Be Using Photos Taken on Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to Train AI
When asked this week if Meta is using photos taken on Ray-Ban smart glasses to train its AI, company representatives refused to deny or confirm.
Artra Lab’s Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 is a Not Subtle Nikkor Knockoff
The “Nocty-Nonikkor” 50mm f/1.2 lens from Artra Lab is an extremely not-subtle imitation for photographers who want a Nikon Noct-like experience on a budget.