When copyrights make finding video soundtracks hard, this A.I. musician can help
The soundtrack to your life -- or at least your Instagram Stories -- is easier to find with PicsArt's new A.I., giving creators access to copyright-free songs.
Nik Collection 3’s impressive new lens correction beats Adobe, but is it enough?
The updated Nik Collection 3 by DxO includes a new Perspective Efex plug-in, non-destructive editing, and a few new filters.
MIT learns to make robots less clumsy by putting cameras in their fingers
Two new research projects out of MIT give robots the ability to sense what they are picking up. It's useful for delicate tasks such as picking up a potato chip.
The $600 Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm is a unique, affordable zoom
Designed to keep both the price and weight low, the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F/3.5-5.6 offers a uniquely wide angle for a standard zoom for L-Mount cameras.
The Xperia 1 II brings Sony’s mirrorless camera tech to a smartphone
The Sony Xperia 1 II inherits Real-time Eye AF and 20-fps continuous shooting from the company's Alpha-series mirrorless cameras, along with a bigger sensor.
Smaller than a deck of cards, Lume’s Cube Panel Mini shines light on mobile video
The Lume Cube Panel Mini aims to brighten video work without weighing down gear -- or budgets. It is also Lume Cube’s cheapest portable lighting solution yet.
Capture One takes on Adobe with new cloning and healing tools
Capture One has new retouching tools designed to eliminate the need for a second program. The update also adds Capture One for Nikon at a discount.
How to create a layer mask in Photoshop
Work smarter, not harder, by mastering this Photoshop layer masks to make local adjustments, composite images, add effects, and more.
Instagram will finally let you choose who can tag or mention you
In a trio of updates designed to fight online bullying, Instagram is now offering more control over who can tag you in posts.
Twitter adds warning labels to coronavirus misinformation
Twitter users will now see two different types of warnings when viewing COVID-19 information that's disputed or unverified.
The Nikon D6 camera is finally arriving on May 21
Nikon's sports-loving flagship, the D6, is finally coming on May 21, the company announced Thursday. The camera was initially delayed due to the coronavirus.
How to use focus stacking to get impossibly sharp photos
Add focus stacking to your bag of photography tricks to get sharper shots that you can't capture in camera.
Lightroom running slow? Here’s how to speed it up without buying a new computer
A large collection of photos may cause Lightroom to slow down, but there are some steps you can take to improve performance -- without buying a new computer.
Optical vs. digital zoom: What you need to know
Optical zoom is the only true zoom, while digital zoom is just a fancy word for cropping and should generally be avoided. However, there is one exception.
How to take a long-exposure photograph
Blur doesn't have to be bad. Embrace the positive side of blur with long-exposure photography, a creative tool to illustrate movement within a still photo.
Nikon P950 review: Epic zoom that’s easy to use
With a monstrous 83x zoom lens, the Nikon P950 is the master of up-close-and-personal detail, but sluggish performance keep it from being the best superzoom.
New Raspberry Pi camera module is the base for a DIY mirrorless camera
Raspberry Pi projects are no longer limited to an 8-megapixel, fixed-focus camera. The new High Quality Camera module gets a new sensor and interchangeable lenses.
This $40 Lomography camera is a cross between a GoPro and disposable film
The Lomography Analogue Aqua doesn't need Instagram filters — and isn't confined to the beach. The $40 camera can be underwater up to 33 feet.
New Rokinon AF 75mm f/1.8 FE is light in weight, and probably price
At less than 9 ounces, the new Rokinon AF 75mm F/1.8 FE is a compact autofocus lens for Sony mirrorless cameras that bridges the gap between 50mm and 85mm.
Facebook’s newest reaction is a virtual hug
One of Facebook's most request reactions — a hug — is rolling out in the form of an icon called Care.
TikTok now lets you control your kid’s account from your own TikTok
TikTok Family Pairing is like a remote control for your teens' account settings, allowing parents to set restrictions on screen time and direct messaging.
How to make a watermark: A quick and easy way to protect your photos
People copy images from the web every day. If you want to protect your photography, however, consider adding a watermark. We'll show you how to make a watermark to keep your work from being shared without due credit, using a few different methods ranging from simple to sophisticated.
Quarantine paused his portrait shoots. Now he ‘teleports’ people to his studio
How do you shoot portraits under quarantine? With a projector and a lot of creativity. Jeremy Cowart's Love Transported series captures coronavirus portraits.
Like a shopping list but way cooler, Pinterest will now shop Pins for you
Using your Pins for inspiration, Pinterest now generates a shoppable board. The new tab houses buyable items similar to what's in the photos that you Pinned.
Peak Design’s popular tripod emerges from Kickstarter to fund coronavirus relief
Peak Design's highly anticipated release of the reimagined Travel Tripod is here. But the company is also using the launch to help fund coronavirus relief.
Olympus E-M1 Mark III vs. Olympus E-M1 Mark II: Is the upgrade worth it?
The E-M1 Mark III looks nearly identical and is built around the same sensor as the Mark II, but it's worth it for the new 7.5-stop stabilization.
How the coronavirus is impacting the camera industry
From the closure of factories abroad to stay-at-home orders in the states, COVID-19 is affecting the photography industry too. Learn what gear is delayed.
Image Editing 101: How to crop and straighten an image in Photoshop
Cropping an image seems like a simple task, but Adobe Photoshop's crop tool hides some powerful features that go well beyond the basics.
15 photography projects to help you stay sane while you’re stuck at home
From daily themed challenges to glamour shots of toilet paper, creative photography projects can help you pass the time even when you can't leave the house.
Polaroid Originals is no more — Polaroid is back with a new camera
Polaroid Originals is now just Polaroid — and is launching a new instant camera to celebrate. The Polaroid Now mixes vintage charm with modern features.
A high-end ‘star’ 85mm f/1.4 lens is coming to the Pentax K-mount this year
Pentax is about to launch a high-end prime. The Pentax FA 85mm f/1.4 will be part of the Star series, which is designed for maximum sharpness and durability.
Quarantined users flock to Pinterest, sparking the launch of a new curated tab
The Pinterest Today tab houses timely topics curated by real people -- and timely right now means coronavirus. Searches for kids' activities jumped by 1,300%.
Reddit just launched a poll feature. Here’s how to create one
Reddit's new poll option is now open to all users. Reddit polls are designed to encourage conversation without a comment — those comments are welcome.
A.I. can now add the northern lights or the moon to your photos in Luminar 4.2
Skylum Luminar 4.2 will now add objects to the sky without complex masking. The update also includes tools to fix shiny skin and wide-angle portrait distortion.
Pen-sized gadget isn’t a spy cam — it’s a 360 selfie cam from Ricoh spinoff
Funded by Ricoh, Vecnos is a new camera company aiming to revolutionize the industry, starting with a tiny pen-shaped 360-degree camera designed for selfies.
This partially refurbished Barbie Polaroid camera is oozing childhood nostalgia
The Retrospekt Polaroid 600 Barbie Throwback uses refurbished parts from classic film cameras with an all-new exterior inspired by a 1999 camera.