How to get more followers on Instagram
How to get more followers on Instagram
Do you want to be Instagram famous? Want people other than your family to see your posts? Here, we outline a few tips and tricks for gaining a sizable following on Instagram, whether you intend to do so using an assortment of hashtags, cross promotion, or something else entirely.
With a real rangefinder, Pixii brings film favorites to digital in odd mash-up
With a real rangefinder, Pixii brings film favorites to digital in odd mash-up
The rangefinder is back -- and in digital. The Pixii is a digital rangefinder camera that uses M-Mount lenses. Made by a startup of the same name, the Pixii is a manual focus camera without a back LCD screen, and instead sends digital images right to a smartphone for "development."
Intel’s augmented reality brings Red Bull Rampage into your living room
Intel’s augmented reality brings Red Bull Rampage into your living room
The extreme mountain biking action of Red Bull Rampage is coming to your living room (or office, or kitchen) thanks to the power of augmented reality and 360-degree video. Fans can load a scale replica of the course in their mobile devices and follow their favorite riders as they careen down the cliffs.
Which landmarks are searched for most by creatives? This list has some surprises
Which landmarks are searched for most by creatives? This list has some surprises
What popular landmark video and images are creatives looking for most? A recent study by StoryBlocks analyzed search trends to dig up the most requested landmarks on the stock platform. While some are expected, other results are a bit surprising -- like the major city that didn't breach the top 10.
8 oddball accessories to bring your iPhone or Android photos to the next level
8 oddball accessories to bring your iPhone or Android photos to the next level
With the rise of smartphone cameras — and increase in image quality — comes an explosion of accessories aimed at enhancing your photography skills. Here, we take a look at a few of the more unusual ones, from add-on grips to entire camera units designed specifically to work with iOS devices.
NYPD pulls thousands of body cams after one explodes
NYPD pulls thousands of body cams after one explodes
The NYPD has recalled thousands of body cameras after one of them exploded. No one was injured in the incident, which is thought to have been caused by the battery. The NYPD said an officer picked up the camera on Sunday, but noticed smoke coming from it. After putting it down, "the device exploded."
How to take great photos with the iPhone XS, Apple’s finest camera phone yet
How to take great photos with the iPhone XS, Apple’s finest camera phone yet
The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max feature the best cameras yet seen on an Apple smartphone, with new features and improved ability, ready for you to get out and take great photos. However, the first step is to learn and understand how to take advantage of its talents, that way each shot you take should be a winner.
Photography News: A ‘bombproof’ camera bag, Nikon D850 gets firmware fix
Photography News: A ‘bombproof’ camera bag, Nikon D850 gets firmware fix
Mountainsmith calls its latest photography backpack designed with photographer Chris Burkard "bombproof." Nikon has launched a new firmware update for the D850 that fixes a rare bug. Snapchat's camera can now recognize cats. The news and more in this week's Photography News.
Huawei and Leica’s monochrome lens is dead, so we celebrate its life
Huawei and Leica’s monochrome lens is dead, so we celebrate its life
The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro do not have a dedicated monochrome camera lens, unlike the P20 Pro, and various Huawei and Leica phones before it. It's the end of an era, because the monochrome lens was a huge influence, but it's also the start of a new one, as Leica has worked on its replacement.
How to delete your Instagram account
How to delete your Instagram account
Instagram certainly isn't for everyone, even if the social platform now touts more than a billion active users every month. Fortunately, wiping your account from the face of the Earth can be done in a matter of minutes using the Instagram website. Here's how to go about doing it.
Adobe’s craziest new tools animate photos, convert recordings to music in a click
Adobe’s craziest new tools animate photos, convert recordings to music in a click
Software giant Adobe shared a glimpse behind the scenes at what's next -- and the Creative Cloud future is filled with crazy A.I.-powered tools, moving stills, turning your voice into an instrument, watching an animation react to real-time tweets, and quickly masking a video. Here are the sneak peeks from Adobe Max 2018.
Adobe MAX 2018: What it is, why it matters, and what to expect
Adobe MAX 2018: What it is, why it matters, and what to expect
Each year, Adobe uses its Adobe MAX conference to show off its latest apps, technologies, and tools to help simplify and improve the workflow of creatives the world over. Here's why that matters and what you should expect from this year's conference.
Remove photo bombs and patch holes with Photoshop’s new Content-Aware Fill
Remove photo bombs and patch holes with Photoshop’s new Content-Aware Fill
Photoshop's newest A.I-powered tool helps remove objects or fill in gaps for a distraction-free photo in the new Adobe Photoshop CC 2019. Tucked away in a menu, this powerful tool makes removing an object much simpler. Here's how to remove an object in Photoshop using the new Content-Aware Fill.
Fujifilm X-T3 review
Fujifilm X-T3 review
If the X-T2 brought Fujifilm into the modern era, the X-T3 is focused on the future. With a new sensor and processor, completely revamped autofocus, a brilliant electronic viewfinder, and vastly upgraded video, it's the new APS-C camera to beat, and is the perfect blend of style and substance.
Sony crammed 28x zoom, 4K into a $450 camera that weighs as much as a smartphone
Sony crammed 28x zoom, 4K into a $450 camera that weighs as much as a smartphone
The Sony HX99 is a tiny compact camera that mixes 4K and fast burst speeds with a 28x optical zoom. The travel zoom camera upgrades the processor over the earlier model for better video and super-long-burst captures. Sony still managed to fit a touchscreen and electronic viewfinder on the small camera body.
Adobe’s Premiere Rush is a video-editing app designed for social media projects
Adobe’s Premiere Rush is a video-editing app designed for social media projects
During Adobe Max 2018, Adobe unveiled updates across the board for all Creative Cloud apps. From an entirely new app for digital drawing and painting to Photoshop for iPad, Adobe is focusing on mobility and artificial intelligence for the latest round of updates to Adobe Creative Cloud.
You can finally throw away your PC; Photoshop is coming to the iPad
You can finally throw away your PC; Photoshop is coming to the iPad
Photoshop will soon be headed to tablets -- as a full version with the same capabilities, Adobe shared during Adobe Max 2018. From a new Content-Aware Fill to finally no longer having to hold the shift key while resizing layers, here's what's new in Photoshop, Lightroom CC, and Lightroom Classic CC.
Kodak’s ‘Digitizing Box’ service saves precious memories stuck on old media
Kodak’s ‘Digitizing Box’ service saves precious memories stuck on old media
Fading family photos and aging videotapes with home movies on will be lost forever if you don't set about converting them to digital media. While conversion services already exist, Kodak claims its new offering removes the effort, keeps it simple, and won't break the bank.
Photography News: Raw edits on iPad and an A.I. research lab for PicsArt
Photography News: Raw edits on iPad and an A.I. research lab for PicsArt
In this week's photography news, Canon launched an iPad app that allows for RAW edits on the go. Popular mobile editing app PicsArt now has a research lab dedicated entirely to A.I.-powered tools. The news along with a unique darkroom Kickstarter and Google Photos Update here.
Instagram is testing a new way for you to look through your feed
Instagram is testing a new way for you to look through your feed
Instagram is always tweaking its app to give users the best experience possible, so how do you like the idea of tapping — instead of swiping — to look through your feed? The feature, which could make it easier to view content and reduce finger strain, is being tested by a select group of users.
3D Facebook photos jump out of the newsfeed, no glasses needed
3D Facebook photos jump out of the newsfeed, no glasses needed
You're not seeing things -- that photo in your Facebook newsfeed is 3D. Launching today, 3D Facebook Photos use the depth maps from dual-lens smartphones to add dimension to an image as you move your phone. The effect is an image that pops as you scroll, without any specialty gear (unless you want to use your Oculus).
Luminar (re)touches the sky with a simple A.I.-powered slider
Luminar (re)touches the sky with a simple A.I.-powered slider
Tired of making complex masks to bring out the sky in a photograph? A.I. can do some of that enhancement for you with a new A.I. Sky Enhancer inside Skylum Luminar. The tool uses A.I. to apply the adjustment to only the sky. The tool continues an A.I. focus for the photo editing software company.
Incredible images reveal the eye of a weevil and other microscopic wonders
Incredible images reveal the eye of a weevil and other microscopic wonders
Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not stunning. The winners of the 2018 Nikon Small World competition are a mix of both science and art. The winning entry captures the eye of a weevil and the jewelry-like scales surrounding the eye. Ninety-five images in total were recognized in the contest.
Canon EOS R review
Canon EOS R review
While it may be entering a crowded field, Canon is showing it’s serious about playing in the mirrorless game with the new full-frame EOS R.
This battery-free ‘printer’ turns your smartphone pics into film
This battery-free ‘printer’ turns your smartphone pics into film
A mobile printer that doesn't require batteries? The Hola Printer is an oddly cool "printer" that snaps an instant film photo of your smartphone screen to convert your favorite shots into prints to hold. With a mechanical design, the Holga Printer doesn't require batteries either. The project launched on Kickstarter today.
Apple acquisition points to possibility of easy background removal in photos
Apple acquisition points to possibility of easy background removal in photos
According to a Danish newspaper, Apple now owns a company that uses machine learning to remove or replace the background on photos and videos. Spektral, a company originally working with green screen technology, now says they are working to bring the A.I. background removal to smartphones.
Bullet time on a budget: Insta360’s $400 One X camera is ready for action
Bullet time on a budget: Insta360’s $400 One X camera is ready for action
Insta360 has launched the Insta360 One X, a follow-up to the original One 360-degree camera, this time with a new design that doesn't see the camera attach directly to your phone. Additionally, it shoots at a higher resolution, and comes with new and enhanced features to create some movie-quality video.
Instagram says its A.I. can track down bullying in photos
Instagram says its A.I. can track down bullying in photos
Instagram is turning to A.I. to root out bullying on its platform. Following similar efforts to target bullying in comments, the company now has systems in place that can detect bullying in photos, too. It's the first initiative under the leadership of Adam Mosseri, who recently replaced former CEO Kevin Systrom.
Google is revolutionizing smartphone photos with computing, not lenses
Google is revolutionizing smartphone photos with computing, not lenses
The latest Google Pixel 3 is here -- and with it, a slew of new features. But the most intriguing features on the Google Pixel 3 camera aren't the actual camera or lens itself, but the A.I. So can machine learning help smartphones ditch crappy zoom, poor low-light images, and even missed shots?
Bitplay’s unique mount brings new lenses, filters to Android and iPhone
Bitplay’s unique mount brings new lenses, filters to Android and iPhone
Bitplay's lens lineup is now accessible to both iPhone and Android photographers, thanks to a unique lens clip design called AllClip. The new mount launches alongside a new 3x macro lens. Two new filters, a star filter and a graduated neutral density filter, also launched recently.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens review
Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens review
Combining both a fast f/1.4 aperture and optical image stabilization, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM rejects the choice between speed and stability, finally delivering a prime lens that gives photographers the best of both worlds. The $1,600 prime is worthy of joining any enthusiast or pro’s kit.
Snap a photo to follow a new friend on Instagram with its Nametags tool
Snap a photo to follow a new friend on Instagram with its Nametags tool
Skip the typing and search bar -- Instagram now lets you add friends using the in-app camera. Nametags are scannable graphics that lead straight to your Instagram profile. The network is also testing a new tool designed to help college students connect with other students and alumni with new profile options.
With Premiere Elements’ new A.I. editor, you may finally finish that video project
With Premiere Elements’ new A.I. editor, you may finally finish that video project
Continuing a trend of artificial intelligence enhancements, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements will now create entire slideshows and collages for you when you open the program. Both entry-level programs also include speed enhancements and support for new file formats in macOS.