Technology | PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/topic/technology-2/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:09:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Sony’s First LOFIC Image Sensor Promises Nearly 17 Stops of Dynamic Range https://petapixel.com/2026/06/22/sonys-first-lofic-image-sensor-promises-nearly-17-stops-of-dynamic-range/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:24:24 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=860338 A square camera sensor with a green and blue gradient is shown next to the LYTIA logo, which features teal bars forming an abstract shape above the text "LYTIA" on a white background.

Sony's first LOFIC image sensor, the Lytia L910, is arriving in flagship smartphones later this year. The upcoming 50-megapixel sensor promises significantly improved image quality with expanded dynamic range compared to traditional image sensors.

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]]> 860338 Meta is Increasing the Snack Budget After Staff Morale Plummets https://petapixel.com/2026/06/18/meta-is-increasing-the-snack-budget-after-staff-morale-plummets/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:11:21 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=859944 A man in a white shirt, dark tie, and badge smiles while standing beside a table with trays of food and snacks in a brightly lit, modern room with white walls and a green floor.

After axing thousands of jobs and monitoring employees as they train the AI that could ultimately replace them, it's perhaps unsurprising that morale at Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is at a low ebb.

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]]> 859944 You Can Now Fly Around Google Earth in an Airplane https://petapixel.com/2026/06/15/you-can-now-fly-around-google-earth-in-an-airplane/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:51:08 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=859289 A simulated flight view displays a virtual landscape with mountains, a large blue lake, and a town. Flight instrument overlays are visible on the screen, with clear skies above and a lush green valley below.

Google Earth has introduced a flight simulator mode, enabling users to fly through the vast amount of aerial photography data the company has amassed.

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]]> 859289 The FBI Seizes Multiple Drones Near World Cup Venues and Warns of $100K Fines https://petapixel.com/2026/06/15/the-fbi-seizes-multiple-drones-near-world-cup-venues-and-warns-of-100k-fines/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:57:52 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=859272 A law enforcement officer kneels near a drone and gear on a sidewalk, while two people with blurred faces stand nearby. Three others, also with blurred faces, are standing close. The text "FBI Atlanta" is on the image.

The FBI says it has already seized multiple drones and made at least one arrest since World Cup matches began last week, warning that individuals flying aerial devices near event sites could face fines of up to $100,000.

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]]> 859272 Apple’s RAW Processing is Finally Evolving After a Decade and It’s a Big Deal https://petapixel.com/2026/06/10/apples-raw-processing-is-finally-evolving-after-a-decade-and-its-a-big-deal/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:06:09 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=858575 Close-up of colorful crayons arranged in rows, split vertically; the left side appears grainy and blurry, while the right side is clearer and sharper, showing the crayon details more distinctly.

Although Apple's WWDC Keynote gets by far the most attention, the event is a treasure trove of new info for developers across the entire Apple ecosystem. Buried among literally over 100 new videos Apple posted to its Apple Developer YouTube channel this week is one about a significant upgrade to the company's Core Image RAW processing APIs that power RAW and ProRAW capture on iPhone and RAW image processing across all of Apple's platforms.

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]]> 858575 Smart Glasses in Pennsylvania May Soon Legally Require a Visible Recording Light https://petapixel.com/2026/06/10/smart-glasses-in-pennsylvania-may-soon-legally-require-a-visible-recording-light/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:55:16 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=858506 A pair of Ray-Ban and Meta AI glasses is displayed on a white stand with the price tag €329.00. The background features branding for Ray-Ban and Meta with the text "AI GLASSES.

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are pushing for legislation that would require devices like smart glasses to visually indicate when they’re recording.

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]]> 858506 Meta Removes Facial Recognition Code from Ray-Ban Smart Glasses App https://petapixel.com/2026/06/09/meta-removes-facial-recognition-code-from-ray-ban-smart-glasses-app/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:13:25 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=858319 A pair of black sunglasses with the white Meta logo reflected in one lens against a blue and purple background.

Meta has reportedly removed a controversial facial recognition system, internally known as "Name Tag," that was discovered in the code of a companion app for its line of Ray-Ban smart glasses.

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]]> 858319 Apple’s All-New Image Playground Promises More Than Cartoons https://petapixel.com/2026/06/08/apples-all-new-image-playground-promises-more-than-cartoons/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:45 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=858229 A collage with four photos: a yellow house on a hill, a person in white near snowy mountains, two orange calla lilies with water droplets, and a whale breaching from the ocean.

Today at WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled a wide range of new software for its product ecosystem, including macOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. A significant part of all the new software updates is an upgraded Apple Intelligence system, which includes a revamped Image Playground, Apple's generative AI for images.

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]]> 858229 You Can Now Take Photos With Your AirPods in iOS 26 https://petapixel.com/2026/06/05/you-can-now-take-photos-with-your-airpods-in-ios-26/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:06:47 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=857819 A pair of white wireless earbuds with black accents sit in an open charging case, placed on a white box against a light background.

iPhone users can now take photos and record videos remotely using their AirPods in supported camera apps with iOS 26.

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]]> 857819 Asus’ RTX Spark-Powered ProArt PCs Promise Pro Performance for Creators https://petapixel.com/2026/06/03/asus-rtx-spark-powered-proart-pcs-promise-pro-performance-for-creators/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:06:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=857531 A group of laptops and desktop mini PCs in black and silver colors are arranged on a dark surface; one laptop screen displays a colorful abstract wallpaper.

Asus has had a busy Computex 2026, debuting a new generation of AI creator ProArt PCs, a new ProArt Mini PC designed for creative professionals, and a new Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered mini PC, the Asus QN10.

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]]> 857531 Wendy’s is Giving Away Limited Edition Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Cameras https://petapixel.com/2026/06/03/wendys-is-giving-away-limited-edition-canon-powershot-g7x-mark-iii-cameras/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:25:49 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=857407 FEATURED A red Canon G7X camera decorated with Wendy's-themed stickers, including images of fries, a burger, a drink cup, and the Wendy's logo, on a red background.

Fast food chain Wendy’s is giving away free limited-edition Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III digital cameras today featuring a red design inspired by its menu.

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]]> 857407 Director Martin Scorsese Joins AI Image Startup Black Forest Labs https://petapixel.com/2026/06/03/director-martin-scorsese-joins-ai-image-startup-black-forest-labs/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:49:45 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=857398 An older man with white hair, wearing a black suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, smiles while standing in front of a maroon background with large gold letters.

Martin Scorsese has joined the AI image company Black Forest Labs as an adviser, a decision that has shocked some in the film and creative communities.

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]]> 857398 Nvidia’s New Chip Aims to Upend the Creative Laptop Market https://petapixel.com/2026/06/01/nvidias-new-chip-aims-to-upend-the-creative-laptop-market/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:42:43 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=857131 A person with long hair is silhouetted against a dark background, holding and using a laptop with a visible Windows logo. Light highlights part of their face and hands.

Microsoft and Nvidia made joint announcements today. Microsoft is launching a brand-new Surface Laptop Ultra, the most powerful Surface Laptop ever built, and it is powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark system-on-a-chip, a "new superchip that reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents."

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]]> 857131 Model Sues Fashion Brand After it AI-Generated Pictures of Her https://petapixel.com/2026/06/01/model-sues-fashion-brand-after-it-ai-generated-pictures-of-her/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:58:09 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856969 A city street corner with people walking past a store called “Rainbow” that has a blue and white exterior. Street signs for Merrick Blvd and 165th St are visible, along with other shops and a row of luggage outside.

AI is wreaking havoc in the fashion industry. Brands are taking advantage of the technology to pump out low-cost images of their products in a seismic shift that is wiping out clothing catalog models while also reducing work for photographers.

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]]> 856969 Google’s New Gemini Omni AI Video Model Can Do Crazy Things https://petapixel.com/2026/05/27/googles-new-gemini-omni-ai-video-model-can-do-crazy-things/ Wed, 27 May 2026 21:04:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856416 Close-up image of a white tardigrade, also known as a water bear, with greenish internal structures visible, floating against a dark background with scattered light spots.

Google's new Gemini Omni artificial intelligence (AI) model can do some wild things. The model's key promise is to create anything from, well, anything.

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]]> 856416 A Streaming Service Made Up Entirely of AI-Generated Shows is About to Launch https://petapixel.com/2026/05/27/a-streaming-service-made-up-entirely-of-ai-generated-shows-is-about-to-launch/ Wed, 27 May 2026 12:04:07 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856186 Two women in business attire look surprised at a man in a suit with a large fish head, standing in a wood-paneled room with a giant fish mounted on the wall in the background.

Digital asset platform Artlist is launching Artlist TV, a streaming platform that appears to be exclusively populated by AI-generated shows.

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]]> 856186 Calibrite Colorimeter Is the First That Hardware Calibrates Apple Displays https://petapixel.com/2026/05/26/calibrite-colorimeter-is-the-first-that-hardware-calibrates-apple-displays/ Tue, 26 May 2026 19:40:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856138 A black Calibrite Display Plus HL device is shown in front of three monitors and a laptop displaying different colorful images and editing software, with colored geometric shapes in the background.

The Calibrite Display Plus HL is now approved for use with Apple's display calibration workflow, making it the first colorimeter to work alongside Apple's hardware-based monitor calibration.

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]]> 856138 How Apple Shot an Entire MLS Game Using Only iPhone https://petapixel.com/2026/05/26/how-apple-shot-an-entire-mls-game-using-only-iphone/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:29:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856089 A close-up of a camera screen showing a soccer match near the goal, with players in action. Next to it, a reflection of the match can be seen through the lens of binoculars.

Apple made sports broadcasting history on Saturday night by shooting an entire Major League Soccer (MLS) game using iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphones. Now that the historic broadcast happened, it is worth taking another look to see not only how it went, but how Apple pulled off the impressive feat.

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]]> 856089 Artist Sues Copyright Office Over its Refusal to Register His AI-Enhanced Photo https://petapixel.com/2026/05/23/artist-sues-copyright-office-over-its-refusal-to-register-his-ai-enhanced-photo/ Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855309

After having his registration request rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office, the author of an image that combined a photograph with Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night is suing.

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]]> 855309 These Earbuds Have Tiny Cameras That Take Photos and Let Users Talk to AI About What They See https://petapixel.com/2026/05/23/these-earbuds-have-tiny-cameras-that-take-photos-and-let-users-talk-to-ai-about-what-they-see/ Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:56 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855824 Two black wireless earbuds, one of which is opened to reveal its internal green circuit board and electronic components, while the other earbud remains intact with visible charging contacts.

Scientists have built tiny cameras into off-the-shelf wireless earbuds that capture low-resolution images to allow users to talk with an AI system about what is in front of them.

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