This AI-Powered ‘Poetry Camera’ Turns Photos into Poems
This AI-powered device may look like an ordinary Polaroid camera. But instead of capturing images, it uses machine learning to transform photos into poems.
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Google Researchers Warn That People Could Get Too Close to AI Avatars
A research paper from Google's DeepMind -- the company's AI research laboratory -- has warned that humans could become too enamored with AI-powered avatars.
NASA Video Charts Ingenuity’s 10-Mile Flight Path Around Mars
NASA has released a fascinating flight map that charts all the Mars avigations taken by the space agency's recently defunct Ingenuity helicopter.
The New Generation of IMAX Cameras are More User Friendly
The second generation of IMAX cameras -- which are being built from scratch -- are expected this year with the end goal of making them more user friendly.
Adobe Introduces One of Its Most Significant Photoshop Updates Ever
At its MAX event in London, Adobe unveiled an all-new beta version of Photoshop built on the advancements made in the Adobe Firefly Image 3 Foundation Model, also revealed today.
Adobe Firefly Generative AI Version 3 Looks to Catch Up to the Competition
At its MAX event in London, Adobe announced a huge update to its artificial intelligence system Firefly. Version 3 of the platform is significantly improved over previous iterations and promises to be able to make photorealistic images with greater variety.
Canon is Finally Letting Sigma and Tamron Make RF Mount Lenses
After years of the RF mount remaining "closed," Sigma and Tamron have both finally broken through and will each release lenses for Canon's mirrorless mount.
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This Year’s Spectacular Sony World Photography Awards Winners
After announcing the finalists last month, the World Photography Organization has unveiled the winners of the annual Sony World Photography Awards.
Mood.Camera is a Film-Like iPhone App With Point-and-Shoot Style
Despite the leaps in smartphone camera tech, many remain nostalgic for the analog days. Enter Mood.Camera, the latest app meant to fuse film with phones.
In Photos: 144,000 Ladybugs Released Into the Mall of America on Earth Day
As part of its Earth Day celebrations, the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, released 144,000 ladybugs into the mall to help keep its 30,000 live plants and trees healthy and happy. Conservation photographer and friend of PetaPixel Devon Matthews was on hand to document the event.
These Dazzling Photos in Hawaii Have Been Illegal to Capture for Decades
The Haiku Stairs on the Hawaiian island of Oahu are a stunning structure that makes for a captivating photograph subject. Many have taken advantage of the stairs' beauty over the years. However, those photos have long been illegal to capture.
The Ulanzi TT35 Hiking Tripod Offers Five-in-One Functionality
Ulanzi's latest release offers an ingenious design ideal for traveling and hiking photographers or those who like to keep their kit lightweight. The multi-functional design of the Ulanzi TT35 incorporates three hiking poles, a mini tripod, a full-sized travel tripod, and a selfie stick into one product, so each component serves a purpose when out in the field.
Hollyland’s New Pyro Series Wirelessly Transmits Video Up to 1,300 Feet
Hollyland, a leading provider of wireless audio and video solutions, has announced a new line of video transmitters. The new wireless Pyro Series transmitters promise to be the ideal option for multi-person mobile wireless image transmission and monitoring.
Chinese Tourist Posing for Photo Plunges 250 Feet Into Active Volcano
A 31-year-old woman holidaying in Indonesia has died after falling 250 feet into an active volcano.
Canon Expands Its Full-Frame Global Shutter Sensor Lineup
Canon has made a 19-megapixel full-frame global shutter CMOS image sensor, and it's available now.
Google’s Top Secret Camera Lab Has a Fake Cafe for Testing the Pixel 8 Pro
Google has an elaborate photo set so it can test its Google Pixel camera in situations akin to the real world.
The Promaster Epoch is Like Your First Tripod, But is Actually Well-Made
ProMaster announced the Epoch tripod that it says "takes photography back to its image-making roots" by blending classic performance with "nostalgic" style.
House Passes TikTok Ban Bill: What It Means for TikTok Users
The House of Representatives, led by a Republican majority, passed legislation on Saturday that will ban the popular social media app TikTok in the United States if its Chinese owner does not sell its stake in the next year.
This is the First Photograph to Ever Be Developed With Weed
Last Saturday marked 4/20, an international celebration of all things weed, and to mark it Dmitri Tcherbadji of Analog Cafe processed a roll of photo film using cannabis flower in a developer he calls Sativa Cannanol.
This Live Webcam Lets Viewers Watch and Feed Stray Cats
A live webcam has been captivating viewers in China by letting them watch and feed stray cats.
Sex Offender is Banned From Using AI Image Tools in First-of-Its-Kind Case
In a landmark ruling, a sex offender, who produced over 1,000 indecent images of children, has been banned from using "AI creating tools" in the U.K.
Google Doodle Transforms Six Aerial Photos Into its Logo for Earth Day 2024
Google has marked Earth Day 2024 today (April 22) with a Doodle of six aerial photographs from around the world that spell out the search engine's name.
How a Photographer Captured His Spectacular Dream Eclipse Photo
Canadian nature photographer Liron Gertsman captured one of the best total solar eclipse photos PetaPixel has ever seen. Gertsman's remarkable wildlife photo, The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring, was years in the making and the culmination of research, hard work, practice, scouting, and a pinch of luck. After all, while you can control a lot, you can't control the weather.
How ‘Secrets of the Octopus’ Shows the Beauty, Intelligence, and Alien Charm of Octopuses
Roughly 300 species of octopus live in the world's oceans. These creatures embody many traits that people consider particularly human, including remarkable intelligence and rich social lives, while occupying a physical form so different from us that they seem almost alien.
The Biggest Digital Camera Ever Made: 6,600 Pounds and 3,200 Megapixels
In the early 1990s, a group of scientists had a dream: a new type of telescope that would push astronomy, astrophysics, and imaging technology further than ever before. It would be a device that could see giant swaths of the sky and help unravel the mystery of dark matter. 30 years later, that dream is a reality.
TTArtisan’s New AF 56mm f/1.8 Lens for APS-C Cameras Costs Just $158
After some teasers on Chinese social media late last year, TTArtisan has released the AF 56mm f/1.8 prime lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Real Photos From the Excope DT1 Kickstarter Reveal Its Limitations
Beaverlab Technology, the maker of the Excope DT1 camera currently on Kickstarter, has a response to PetaPixel's exposé, and it is mainly one of contrition.
Depositphotos Launches ‘Commercially Safe’ AI Image Generator
Stock photo website Depositphotos has launched an AI image generator which it says is commercially safe to use.
Microsoft’s VASA-1 AI Can Make Any Person’s Image Move and Speak
Microsoft unveiled a new lip-syncing AI tool that transforms a still image of a person's face into an animated clip of them talking or singing.
Audiio’s New Elements Feature Enables Users to Easily Build a Unique Track
Audiio, a leading provider of licensed music for creators, has announced Elements, a new way for people to mix and match components from multiple tracks to create something personal and unique.
Two Students Fall to Death While Taking Selfie at Waterfall
Two students died after falling off the edge of a waterfall while taking a selfie at the popular beauty spot.
YouTuber Perfectly Recreates GTA VI Trailer Shot by Shot
YouTuber Andrew Levitt painstakingly recreated all 46 individual shots in the trailer for the Grand Theft Auto VI video game.
Newly-Unearthed Photo May Reveal Iceberg That Sunk The Titanic
A rediscovered photo, that appears to show the iceberg that sank the Titanic 112 years ago, goes on auction this month.
People Caught Yanking Bear Cubs Out of Tree to Take Selfies With Them
A group of people were filmed tearing three bear cubs out of a tree so that they could pose for selfies with them.
The Far Out Winners of NASA’s Photo of the Year Contest
NASA has revealed its best photos of 2023 showing spectacular space technology as well as the people behind it.
Rare Lime Green Leica Up for Sale Is a Vibrant Part of Photographic History
An extremely rare Leica M6 model, one of only six made, is up for auction by Bonhams.
Aura Frames ‘Walden’ Review: It Checks All the Picture Boxes
Aura Frames has emerged as a dominant force in the digital frame world, and it's easy to see why. The stunning image quality and ease of use make it a top choice for displaying photos.
‘Deep Sky’ IMAX Film Celebrates the Passionate People Who Built Webb
Following the journey of the James Webb Space Telescope and the brilliant minds who made it possible, Deep Sky is a new IMAX film hitting theaters tomorrow, April 19. PetaPixel chatted with one of these brilliant minds, NASA's Matt Mountain, who has worked on the Webb team since 2002.
How Google is Pushing Smartphone Photography Past its Limits –Inverse
Raymond Wong over at Inverse visited Google’s top-secret Pixel design studio to talk with the man responsible for building the cameras for Pixel devices, Isaac Reynolds — the same person who met with the PetaPixel Podcast last year. It’s a fascinating deep-dive into the philosophy of smartphone camera design as well as the past, present, and future of computational photography. It’s definitely worth a read.
Picsart Launches ‘Smart Background’ Editing for Product Photography
Image editor Picsart announced "Smart Background," a new tool that automatically creates an AI-generated environment based on the subject.