Technology

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The Sony a7 V’s Sensor Is Even More Impressive Than it Seemed

Another day, another Sony a7 V dynamic range update. Our initial speculation has proven correct, and the new a7 V is employing Dual Gain Output (DGO) to achieve outstanding dynamic range when using its mechanical shutter at base and low ISO settings. Further, building upon research by Adam Horshack, William "Bill" Claff of the excellent Photons to Photos has revised his a7 V testing to indicate that the camera is not using baked-in noise reduction with its RAW files. What initially appeared to be evidence of noise reduction is, in fact, DGO.

A promotional image for Honcho shows a tagline, "Real-time photo delivery for live experiences," alongside photos of two women dressed formally, appearing on smartphone screens.

Honcho Users Have Now Shared 10 Million Real-Time Event Photos

Honcho, the Singapore-based real-time photo delivery platform, has reached an impressive milestone: more than 10 million photos delivered through its platform. The achievement underscores a broader shift in how event photography is captured, delivered, and experienced, as audiences increasingly expect instant access to visual content.

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You Can Now Edit Images Using Photoshop Inside ChatGPT

Adobe has brought tools from Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat into OpenAI's widely used conversational AI platform, ChatGPT. Adobe's new apps for ChatGPT promise to combine ChatGPT's straightforward conversational AI with Adobe's "industry-leading" creative tools. Adobe says it is now even easier for everyone to edit photos and transform documents, all without leaving ChatGPT.

A red Coca-Cola truck drives down a snowy, tree-lined road at night, with holiday lights on the trees and a starry sky above. Mountains are visible in the background.

Generative AI Is Here to Ruin Christmas

Despite the controversy surrounding its use of generative AI to create a trio of Christmas advertisements last year, Coca-Cola has once again returned to the world's driest well, churning out yet another terrible AI-generated advertisement.

A person's hands hold a smartphone, taking a picture of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The landmark is blurred in the background but clearly visible on the phone screen.

How One Professor Revolutionized Smartphone Photography

Smartphones have fundamentally changed photography, enabling people with no camera skill to shoot acceptable images. And that is largely down to something called computational photography that smartly manipulates the sensor so that shadows and highlights are visible in the same shot.

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The AI-Generated Headshot Market is Booming

A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found 44% of them would consider using an AI headshot, and this is reportedly playing out in real life as professionals increasingly opt for the controversial images for LinkedIn or a CV.

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Why the Shutter Button Matters So Much to Photographers

Henri Cartier-Bresson’s famous idea of the "decisive moment" has changed with the advent of smartphones. What was once always a physical action to control the camera's shutter can now be achieved by tapping a digital screen or even using voice. A new research paper investigates how the humble shutter button shapes, and is shaped by, photography.