Katai BlueJay 360 camera does away with wasted space in virtual meetings
The Katai BlueJay is a 360 camera with just a single lens. but rather than showing the entire immersive view, the BlueJay recognizes faces and gives each participant their own chunk of the screen, ignoring any empty spaces between. The 48-megapixel camera also offers a higher resolution than other 360 cameras.
A.I. can remove distortions from underwater photos, streamlining ocean research
Finding Nemo in your snorkeling pictures could be easier with this algorithm on hand. Sea-Thru is an A.I. program that removes the haze and color casts caused by taking photographs underwater. The program could help researchers better study ocean health.
Importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will soon be less of a pain
With an upcoming version of lightroom, importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will no longer require two separate imports. In a sneak peek, Adobe shared an update that allows Lightroom to add photos without adding them to the Camera Roll. The update requires iOS 13.2 to work.
GoPro Hero8 Black vs. DJI Osmo Action: Comparing two of the best action cams
The GoPro Hero8 Black and DJI Osmo Action are two of the best action cameras on the market. As similar as they are, they also have some key differences that could make either one the right choice for you. We put these two action cameras head to head to see how they measure up.
Photoshop for iPad: Users bemoan lack of features with the new software
Adobe launched Photoshop for iPad a week ago, but the company’s prelaunch promotion that promised to bring "real Photoshop" to Apple's tablet appears to have upset a good many users. The software giant says more features are on the way, but how long users will have to wait isn’t clear.
QooCam, the first pocketable 8K 360 camera, is hiding some big features
Pocketable 360 cameras have reached 8K status. The Kandao QooCam 8K is a prosumer 8K immersive camera -- and despite fitting in a pocket, it still includes a larger sensor and even a touchscreen. The camera also includes livestreaming and editing via a smartphone app.
How to colorize a black-and-white photo
A color photo can become black and white in just a click -- and now artificial intelligence is allowing the opposite too. Here's how to colorize a photo, either using an A.I.-based app or manually in Photoshop, to breathe new life into old photos.
Sigma’s Art series continues trek into mirrorless lenses with new 24-70mm f/2.8
Sigma's popular 24-70mm f/2.8 lens now has a mirrorless sibling. The Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG DN Art is a redesigned lens made for the L-Mount and the Sony E-Mount. The lens mixes a bright aperture with high-end optical design, Sigma says, for superior results. Price has not yet been announced.
The Leica SL2 is a stabilized, 47-megapixel mirrorless beast with 60 fps 4K
If the 47-megapixel full-frame sensor and bursts of up to 20 fps isn't enticing enough, the 60 fps 4K may create some longing for the new Leica SL2. The mirrorless camera also boasts image stabilization and a 187-megapixel multi-shot mode. The Leica SL2, however, won't come cheap.
The Canon EOS R has a new big brother. Meet the made-for-stargazing Canon EOS Ra
Ready or not, the next Canon full-frame mirrorless is here, and it's made for astrophotography. The Canon EOS Ra takes on many of the same features as the original, but adds a filter and more magnification for better star captures. The EOS Ra will launch in mid-December.
Adobe Lightroom CC: All the new features announced at Max 2019
From drag-and-drop importing to advanced export options, Adobe put a welcome focus on workflow and quality of life improvements for Lightroom CC. The cloud-based photo organizing and editing platform is faster, easier to use, and closes the gap between it and the pro-oriented Lightroom Classic.
Nikon apparently can’t make enough of its $8,000 58mm f/0.95 lens
Nikon says it's had to place a temporary suspension on orders for its new Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens because it can't keep up with demand. It added that producing the $8,000 lens — Nikon's fastest to date — takes longer than usual because of the advanced technology required to make it.
Adobe releases Photoshop from desktop cage with new iPad app — and more to come
More than a year after teasing the possibility, Adobe is releasing Photoshop for iPad, along with a handful of updates to the desktop app. While not yet equal to the desktop version, the iPad app is built on the same code base and offers retouching tools, layer masking, and more at launch.
Adobe Aero turns Photoshop art into augmented reality, no code necessary
Adobe Aero is an iOS app that takes artwork from Photoshop or Illustrator and adds it to an augmented reality space. The app, which launched November 4, requires no code, uses simple tools to integrate graphics with the feed from the device's camera. It's available as a free download from the App Store.
Adobe shoots for the future with Photoshop Camera app for iOS and Android
Adobe's upcoming camera app for iOS and Android will bring the power of Photoshop and Adobe's Sensei A.I. to mobile phone photographers. Adobe has always looked to push boundaries for creative technology, but will Photoshop Camera be a serious tool, or a simple gimmick?
Videos go from widescreen to vertical fast with Adobe Premiere Pro’s new A.I.
Reformatting a video designed for a TV to a square or even vertical format is now faster, thanks to the Adobe Premiere Pro Auto Reframe tool. Powered by A.I., the tool looks for motion and crops to keep the motion in the frame. The update launches alongside the latest versions of Premiere Rush and more.
Pixel 4 face-retouching feature built with help of wedding photographers
The Google Pixel 4 face retouching feature was built with the help of wedding photographers so that the software will not cross certain lines. The feature is turned on by default when taking selfies with the smartphone, which should provide a confidence boost as people will look their best selves.
With a touchscreen, the new Loupedeck goes all in on tactile photo, video work
Building on the success of its original Lightroom editing console, Loupedeck has unveiled a new set of controls for creatives. The Loupedeck Creative Tool uses a touchscreen, dials, and buttons to offer more control in photo and video editing, graphic design, music production, and more.
Goodbye, tedious masks? A.I. is about to make Photoshop selections even faster
Selecting an object for local adjustments in Photoshop is about to get simpler. Adobe is teasing a new Object Selection Tool in Photoshop that uses A.I. to select a single object. Unlike the Select Subject tool, the Object Selection tool works within a user-defined area to select an item.
Researchers use A.I. to make smiling pet pics — and it’s as creepy as it sounds
Nvidia researchers have created an A.I. program that can give one animal's expression to an entirely different animal -- and the program was trained with fewer photos. Called GANimal, the program is part of an ongoing effort to give computers more imagination.
Adobe left millions of Creative Cloud user records exposed online
Subscribers to any of Adobe's Creative Cloud apps are being advised to keep a look out for phishing scams using the email address linked to their Adobe account. The warning comes after it was discovered that data belonging to more than seven million accounts remained exposed online for about a week.
Canon’s EOS-1D X Mark III wants to squash mirrorless with 20 fps, 10-bit color
Canon has a new flagship coming -- the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III promises the fastest speed yet from the series with a 16 to 20 fps top burst speed. But that's not all the flagship is banking on -- the camera is boasting 10-bit color stills with HEIF and 10-bit 4K at 60 fps with Canon Log.
Canon’s new mirrorless lenses come with impressive specs — and high costs
The new RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and 85mm f/1.2L IS USM DS bring unique designs not seen before in Canon lenses. The 70-200mm is smaller and lighter than its DSLR equivalent, while Defocus Smoothing on the 85mm creates better bokeh.
DxO PhotoLab 3 reinvents the color wheel with new set of HSL controls
DxO PhotoLab 3 ditches adjusting colors in a straight line and instead swaps to a color wheel interface, allowing for more control over color replacement. The updated colors tool also includes controls for uniformity. The updated photo editor also includes enhancements to local adjustment tools.
The Fujifilm X-Pro3’s hidden LCD is an homage to film, but might be frustrating
The first thing you'll notice about the new X-Pro3 isn't what Fujifilm has added, but rather what it has appeared to remove. At first glance, it seems the street-photography-focused mirrorless camera has no rear LCD monitor, replaced instead with a small display that merely shows exposure information
This $100 printer isn’t much bigger than the ink cartridge on your clunky old one
The PrinCube will make your old desktop printer feel massive -- weighing less than six ounces, the PrinCube is the lightest color printer yet. The handheld printer moves over the printing surface, whether that's paper, plastic, metal, wood or even your skin. The PrinCube is now funding on Indiegogo.
Hey Alexa, inspire me — Adobe launches new skill aimed at sparking creativity
Are you in a creative rut? The new Adobe Inspiration Engine allows Alexa to be your muse. The Alexa skill allows the virtual assistant to offer inspirational quotes or images, or to walk you through a creative exercise. The free Alexa skill is available beginning October 21.
Cruise ship passenger attempts dangerous selfie, gets banned for life
A passenger on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship ran into trouble this week when she was spotted taking a big risk to snap a selfie. When the captain found out, the guest was kicked off the Allure of the Seas at the next port and banned for life from traveling on the company’s ships.
Annie Leibovitz didn’t expect to love the Google Pixel 4’s camera
Annie Leibovitz was skeptical of the Google Pixel 4, but ended up liking it much more than she expected, the legendary photographer said during Tuesday’s Made By Google Event, where the company unveiled the smartphone and other new Google products.
What to expect at the Made by Google Pixel 4 event today
October is the spookiest month around, but there's nothing scary about the impending launch of the Google Pixel 4. Google's made no secret of its intentions for the October 15 event, but there's more than just the Pixel 4 smartphone. From a new Nest Wifi to a Pixelbook Go, here's what to expect.
Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps can now be accessed from one full-screen hub
The Adobe Creative Cloud app has a new look. The CC app that offers app updates and resources is now a full-screen hub that also includes search, Library asset management, personalized settings and more. The update is coming to the U.S. next week, Adobe says.
The smallest full-frame mirrorless Sigma Fp is also one of the cheapest
The Sigma Fp is the smallest, lightest full-frame camera on the market -- and the price is not too bad either. After announcing the Fp over the summer, Sigma is releasing pricing and availability information for the compact mirrorless, putting it in close competition with the Z 6 and A7 III.
What does f/0.98 look like? The Nikon Noct is a monstrous lens you can’t afford
Nikon'sbrightest lens ever is here — so what does f/0.98 look like? The Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct weighs more than four pounds, but those optics allow for more light-gathering power, better bokeh, and less flare. The Z-mount lens will be available at the end of the month.