Nearly 75 percent of U.S. users don’t realize Facebook tracks their interests
Did you know Facebook tracks your interests, including political and multicultural affiliations? According to a Pew study, 74 percent of adult users in the U.S. have no idea Facebook keeps a running list of your interests based on online behavior. Here's what Facebook knows about you -- and how to limit that tracking.
DJI’s Phantom 4 Advanced is a flying camera with 60FPS 4K and 20MP stills
The number may be the same, but the DJI Phantom 4 Advanced sees significant camera upgrades with a larger sensor and mechanical shutter.
A quick-release plate for filters? Manfrotto’s new Xume system makes it happen
Screwing in a lens filter could soon be a thing of the past with a magnetic filter swap system designed by Manfrotto.
Tamron's latest glass boasts stabilization, extra features at affordable prices
Two Tamron favorites are getting an upgrade -- the 10-20mm and the 70-200mm f/2.8 now have better stabilization.
Fujifilm’s waterproof camera can dive a little deeper, shoot a little brighter
Fujifilm's latest waterproof compact includes a backlit sensor as well as a 65 foot depth rating. The company also announced a silver version of the X-T2.
Panasonic GH5 shoots 4K at 60 frames per second — with no time limits
The company that introduced the first 4K mirrorless camera is stepping up to the plate again with the first 4K 60 fps mirrorless, the Panasonic GH5.
Stayin’ alive: Nikon keeps compacts coming with kid-friendly, budget options
Affordable, droppable and ergonomic are the headlining features of the camera Nikon says is for the whole family, the W100.
Fuji’s latest mirrorless boasts an unobstructed flip screen for selfie lovers
Fujifilm's latest budget X-A10 mirrorless camera offers a 100 percent view on the selfie screen -- but sacrifices the hot shoe slot and a few megapixels.
DJI’s Mavic Pro packs down to water-bottle size, goes 40 mph, avoids obstacles
DJI's first folding drone is here -- and it's the company's smartest drone yet with new auto-follow features.
Use your smartphone like a ‘real’ camera with Joby GripTight POV kit
Smartphone cameras may be portable, but their slim design makes them hard to hold. With the GripTight, smartphones have four steadier shooting options.
Instagram accidentally wrecks the news feed by pushing out a tap-to-navigate test
Instagram feed look different this morning? The platform accidentally launched a test to a wider user base than first anticipated, which replaces the feed scroll with a Stories-like tap. Instagram has since reverted to the usual feed, but says the feature is still in testing.
Authentic, holistic, retro photography is in: Here are 2019’s predicted trends
The imagery we are drawn to and search for can illustrate where we stand as a society, and predicting what will trend is important for creatives to stay ahead of the curve. According to recent stock photography data, authentic and humanitarian images will be in high demand in 2019.
A quick swipe will soon let you keep bingeing YouTube on mobile devices
The YouTube mobile app has a new faster way to browse -- by swipe. Once the update rolls out, users can swipe to go to the next (or previous) video in the recommended list, even while viewing in full screen. The update, YouTube says, was in development for two years, including beta testing.
Lume Cube wants to help you look your best while livestreaming
You're ready to start a video conference or go live -- when you realize the lighting is all wrong. The Lume Cube Air VC is a lighting kit designed specifically for video conferencing and livestreaming, with a suction cup mount to adapt to multiple devices. The kit launched today for $80.
Nikon Z goes wide with new 14-30mm optics and Z6 filmmaker’s kit
The Nikon Z series can now shoot as wide as 14mm without a lens adapter. Today, Nikon launched the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm F/4 S mirrorless lens, which is lighter and smaller than the DSLR equivalent and can also accommodate lens filters. The company also announced the Nikon Z6 Filmmaker's Kit during CES 2019.
New Kodak-branded instant digital cameras are designed for nostalgia
The Kodak Smile Classic Instant Camera mixes digital convenience with a nostalgic design. C+A Global announced a trio of new Kodak Smile products ahead of CES 2019, including two cameras and a mobile printer. The company also unveiled three new Kodak-branded projectors.
Camera records real-life scenes to design virtual worlds using a single device
Creating virtual reality worlds may get a bit easier in 2019 -- the Axis is a camera module that records a 180-degree depth map, allowing designers to reconstruct the scene for virtual or augmented reality. Demoed at CES 2019, the Axis uses two lenses and IR sensors to create a depth map of the scene.
Forget 8K, the Insta360 Titan records 11K that can still play back on smartphones
The Insta360 Titan is an 11K 360 camera -- and a 10K VR camera -- yet software allows the footage to be played back at full resolution, even on smartphones. Unveiled at CES 2019, the camera also uses the largest sensors in a standalone 360 camera yet with the Micro Four Thirds Format.
Indiegogo claims 2018 was its best year yet with 1,300 success stories
Just how many successful products launched on Indiegogo last year? The platform shared the number of projects shipping to backers for the first time. The year-end statistics also list the most successful campaigns, the number of backers from 2018, and milestones for the platform.
Marriott suffers a massive breach of its guest records. Here’s how to protect yourself
A breach of the Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program may have compromised the data of as many as 383 million of its guests, Marriott says. While an internal tool only recently flagged the breach, the company believes the hack started in 2014. Affected guests are getting email notifications about the incident.
Photographer Dixie Dixon on camera tech, inspiration, and shooting fashion
Fashion and lifestyle photographer Dixie Dixon has a knack for creating allure on sets. Take an inside look into how she works in this Q&A with advice for new photographers, working with models, and more. Hear Dixie Dixion's thoughts on camera technology and the mirrorless revolution.
True vision: An interview with celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith
Photographing a celebrity is on many photographers' bucket lists -- so what's it like? Learn from celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith in this interview. From gear to advice for newbies, learn how Smith went from shooting film to shooting film stars.
Find your type: Here’s our guide for adding fonts to Photoshop
Ready to move beyond the boring pre-installed fonts? Here's how to install fonts in Photoshop, using either a downloaded font or Adobe Typekit.
Marriott invites hotel guests to redecorate — using AR and a bottle of water
The latest experience headed to Marriott locations allows guests to choose their own artwork for their hotel room -- using AR anyway. Collaboration between Marriott and LIFEWTR will soon allow guests to scan a code on a bottle of water to unlock the AR experience inside Facebook Camera.
Photography News: Messenger fakes portrait blur, Palette comes to Capture One
In this week's photography news, see Messenger's update that gives the app's camera a fake portrait mode. Palette, a photo editing console, is now compatible with Capture One. Fujifilm launches a handful of firmware updates, and VSCO decides to discontinue its Lightroom and Photoshop presets.
From 8K to A.I., this is what might come to cameras in 2019
What will 2019 have in store for camera tech? Don't be too surprised if video hits 8K resolution and cameras begin to incorporate the same artificial intelligence features being used in smartphone cameras today. With many cameras overdo for an update, 2019 is looking to be an exciting year.
Lip-sync or create trick snaps with friends using Snapchat’s new challenges
Snapchat's latest feature is a new type of Lens that invited users to join in a challenge. From lip-synching to making an object disappear using augmented reality, the new Challenges are designed to increase engagement. Challenges can be shared publicly or privately among friends.
Facebook users unknowingly gave companies permission to see private messages
Another day, another Facebook privacy scandal. Facebook's third-party API practices are once again under scrutiny after an investigative report showed Facebook gave companies access to private messages. Facebook says users gave permission for the access but that API guidelines are already under review.
Forget painting-style transfers, this A.I. creates realistic portraits of fake people
Just how good is A.I. getting at re-creating a portrait? Take a look at these images and see if you can spot any clues that they were, in fact, computer generated. Nvidia researchers recently published a paper on a new variation on style transfer that's able to generate entirely new portraits.
This device backs up DSLR photos using 4G and works as a wireless tether
What if you could back up your photos as you shoot, instead of at home? The Cambuddy Plus is an accessory that uses 4G and high-speed Wi-Fi to automatically backup photos to a cloud service. The device, now on Kickstarter, also works as a wireless teether and can geotag photos, too.
Instagram’s 2018 year in review shines a light on where our hearts are
What did Instagram users share the most in 2018? A lot of heart emojis, heart face filters, and heart GIFs. The platform recently shared the year's top trends, including hashtags like #fortnite and #metoo along with a few more surprising trends. Take a look back on Instagram's year.
Not just for Lightroom anymore, Loupedeck+ now works with Photoshop
Loupedeck+ can now help photographers edit in Photoshop too, thanks to physical controls for swapping tools, running actions, and more. The photo-editing console expanded to include Photoshop in the list of compatible editing programs, along with Adobe Lightroom and more.
Grit and gear: How Chris Hershman went from retail clerk to music video director
Filmmaker and music video director Chris Hersman recently sat down with Digital Trends to talk video, tech and Nikon's new mirrorless. Here's how he went from working a music retail job to working with bands like NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot -- and how the latest technology impacts his work.
Photographers can now customize the layout of Lightroom Classic controls
Tired of scrolling past Lightroom tools that you don't use? Adobe Lightroom Classic now allows users to re-organize the Develop panel. The update comes along with new sharing options in Lightroom CC and updates to the mobile Lightroom app. Adobe today also announced compatibility for ProRes on some Windows programs.
Drooling over the newest full-frame cameras? You might not need one after all
Now even Nikon and Canon have full frame mirrorless cameras alongside Sony's options -- but what is a full frame camera anyways and do you really need one? We break down the pros and cons of the larger sensor format and dig into who the format is best for.
Instagram could be making a special type of account for influencers
Instagram influencers fall somewhere between a business profile and a typical Instagram, so the company is working on developing a type of account just for creators. The new account type would give creators more access to analytical data, as well as adding messaging tools and filters.
Several Reddit users report an iPhone 7 Plus camera hardware glitch
Several iPhone 7 Plus users have reported that the dual-lens camera is discolored -- or even shuts the iPhone down entirely with an overheating warning.