Edits Video App for Instagram Gets New ‘Restyle’ Generative AI Tool
Meta has rolled out new generative AI video editing features called "Restyle" across three platforms including Edits for Instagram.
Apple Will Tell You When Your iPhone Camera Lens Needs Cleaning in iOS 26
A new feature on Apple's iOS 26 will let users know when the camera lens on their iPhone or iPad needs cleaning.
macOS 26 Tahoe Is the End of the Road for Intel Macs
When Apple announced its next major macOS release yesterday at its annual WWDC keynote, the company revealed that macOS 26, also known as macOS Tahoe 26, will be the last release that supports Intel-based Macs.
Apple Redesigns its Camera App With New ‘Liquid Glass’ Aesthetic
Apple has unveiled a new "liquid glass" design for its Camera and Photos app at WWDC 2025.
AI Companies Used 130,000 Film and TV Scripts to Train Generative Models
A new report says that AI companies have plundered over 130,000 films and TV shows without permission to train generative AI models.
The Life, Death, and Legacy of Apple’s Groundbreaking QuickTake Digital Camera
Krazy Ken of the excellent technology YouTube channel Computer Clan is back with another camera-centric episode, this time looking at Apple's foray into making digital cameras in the 1990s, 1994's Apple QuickTake 100, 100 Plus, 150, and its final model, 1996's QuickTake 200.
The Cameras and Creativity That Brought the First Feature-Length Film on Apple Vision Pro to Life
As immersive video content becomes a prominent way to tell visual stories, talented visual artists like Elad Offer not only face greater challenges, but they have fresh new possibilities to deliver something the world has never seen before. One such example is Bono: Stories of Surrender, a new film available in both 2D and immersive versions, marking the first feature-length Apple Immersive Video film for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Offer was the film's Creative Director, tasked with making both 2D and immersive versions the best they can be for two very different mediums.
Filming an Interactive Immersive Documentary Using a Custom Blackmagic 3D Camera Rig
Last week, PetaPixel spoke to the creative team behind the new immersive documentary, D-Day: The Camera Soldier, that explores the untold story of a D-Day combat cameraman through reconstructed old photos and footage and current-day interviews for Apple Vision Pro users. Today, Blackmagic Design detailed the miniaturized 3D rig it made for filming the immersive experience.
You Can Now Use OpenAI’s Video Generator Sora on Microsoft Bing
Microsoft has introduced a new AI video generation tool called Bing Video Creator, which uses OpenAI’s Sora model to generate short videos from text prompts.
What to Expect at Apple WWDC 2025
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is scheduled for Monday, June 9 at 1 PM ET (10 AM PT). Apple is expected to unveil its new operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac, alongside possible hardware announcements.
Understanding Camera Lens Construction: What Every Photographer Should Know
Photography is as much a science as it is an art, and nowhere is that more evident than in the construction of camera lenses. Behind every sharp image is a complex array of glass elements, coatings, and design choices that collectively shape how light is captured.
Elon Musk Suggests Photographer’s Work Was AI-Generated by Grok
Elon Musk has shared a post containing a photographer's specialist images and passed them as AI-generated to advertise X's AI image generator Grok.
Wacom’s New Cintiq Pen Displays Slim Down On Size and Price
Wacom has its latest update to the Cintiq line of Pen Display tablets. The three new devices have been designed to deliver professional-grade performance and tools in a more compact and affordable package for consumers.
Sony and the NHL Partner to Capture Fast-Paced Hockey Action With Sony Cameras
Sony and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a major multiyear global technology partnership, giving Sony another feather in its professional sports cap. The new partnership brings expanded Sony data analysis and visual technology to the world's foremost ice hockey league.
Auschwitz Museum Asks Facebook Page to Stop Making AI Pictures of Holocaust Victims
The Auschwitz Museum has asked a Facebook page to stop AI-generating pictures of Holocaust victims using real names and stories.
Viral AI Videos Bring Bible Figures to Life as Influencers
As AI video makes quantum strides forward, a new trend has emerged online: bringing Bible figures to life as if they were 21st-century influencers.
George E. Smith, Co-Inventor of the CCD Image Sensor, Dies at 95
Dr. George Elwood Smith, one of the co-inventors of the CCD image sensor who played a pivotal role in the development of digital photography, passed away last week at his home in New Jersey. He was 95.
FPV Drones Cause Billions of Dollars Worth of Damage to Russian Military
Ukraine launched a blistering attack on Russia yesterday using FPV drones hidden deep inside Russian territory.
Excire’s 10th Anniversary Photo Contest Is Judged by AI
German artificial intelligence (AI) company PRC, known for its AI-powered Excire photo-management software, has announced a new photo contest featuring AI judging.
’28 Years Later’ Was Filmed Using 20 iPhones at Once
Filmmaker Danny Boyle's upcoming blockbuster sequel 28 Years Later embraces a wide range of modern filmmaking technology, including shooting some sequences using Apple iPhone smartphones.
AI Video of Emotional Support Kangaroo on a Plane Fools Everyone
An AI video of an "emotional support" kangaroo holding a plane ticket has fooled a surprising number of people.
You Can Now Search with Google Lens in YouTube Shorts
YouTube is introducing Google Lens to Shorts, allowing users to search for more information about items they see within a video.
Trail Camera Theft Could Soon Land You in Jail in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make the theft of a trail camera a specific crime punishable by jail time and a $1,500 fine.
Google Photos Turns 10, Now Hosts Over 9 Trillion Photos and Videos
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Google Photos, a platform that has evolved from a simple storage solution into a powerful tool for organizing, editing, and sharing photos and videos. To celebrate, Google has shared jaw-dropping milestones and announced new features to usher in its next decade.
Google’s Veo 3 Nails the Infamous Will Smith Eating Spaghetti Test
Google launched its scarily-good new AI video model Veo 3 last week -- and users wasted no time putting it to the ultimate benchmark: the “Will Smith Eating Spaghetti” test.
Fisherman Uses Drone to Save Drowning Teen at Florida Beach
Dramatic footage has revealed the moment a shark fisherman saved a drowning teenager by using a drone to drop a flotation device.
Groundbreaking Immersive Documentary Explores the Untold Story of a D-Day Combat Cameraman
A new interactive documentary delves into the untold story of a World War II D-Day combat cameraman, the late Richard Taylor. Available exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, the immersive documentary pieces together an 80-year-old story with the veteran's daughter, bringing the past back to life and honoring an incredible legacy.
Greece Sues Adidas Over Drone Light Show of its Shoe Above Acropolis
Greece has filed a lawsuit against Adidas following what appeared to be a drone light show promoting the sportswear brand above the ancient Acropolis.
You Can Get a Free Selfie in Space Thanks to Mark Rober’s $5M Satellite
Popular YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober spent $5 million of his own money to launch a satellite into space that can capture "the most epic selfies in the Universe."
Apple Plans to Launch Smart Glasses to Rival Meta Ray-Bans
Apple's smart glasses designed to compete with Meta Ray-Bans will reportedly be released by the end of 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.