R.I.P.: The Nikon 1 series of mirrorless cameras is dead
The Nikon 1 series is no longer in production, eliminating the company's only mirrorless camera line. While still available from some retailers, production of the mirrorless series has stopped. So what does Nikon have up its sleeves next?
Apple Photos ditches prints, but third-party extensions could be even better
Apple Photos will soon take its last print order. Instead, the default photo management app on macOS will allow for third-party extensions for photo orders, including options from WhiteWall and Shutterfly. The order service appears to be wrapping up on September 30.
GoPro sold 30 million action cameras since 2009, and the Hero5 Black is its best-seller yet
GoPro has reached a new milestone, selling 30 million Hero cameras since 2009. The Hero5 Black is now its best-selling camera in record time, an indication the company may be pulling out of its financial struggles.
When sci-fi meets reality: Adobe re-imagines AR from ‘Terminator 2’
As the augmented reality system in the Terminator films move from sci-fi and into reality, Adobe asked a design studio to re-imagine the Terminator 2 UX system, using modern special effects software. The result is a modern, data-packed nod to the original James Cameron film.
Instagram’s question stickers bring comment-like interaction to Stories
Instagram Stories lack some of the interaction options from the traditional feed -- but that's not stopping Instagram from coming up with new ways to promote interaction instead of passively watching Stories. The new question sticker allows you to ask a question and get open-ended responses.
Olympus brings modern 4K video to a retro design with the PEN E-PL9
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 may be one of the company's more budget-friendly mirrorless, but that doesn't mean the camera is skipping out on 4K video.
This A.I. goes against the grain, cleans noisy images with a single shot
Noise obscures details in images taken at high ISOs -- but new research suggests artificial intelligence may be able to take care of that noise. A new paper from NVIDIA, Aalto and MIT demonstrates software that's capable of removing the noise from an image without a reference photo.
Picture this: PhotoMirage creates moving images from still photographs
Want your social media photos to get a bit more attention? Corel PhotoMirage is a new program that animates a still photo, creating a GIF or cinemagraph using a simple process. Instead of starting from a video, the program animates pixels from a still photo and exports to a social media-friendly format.
Nikon P1000’s 125x super-zoom lens is both ridiculous and awesome
Yesterday, a 50x zoom was a big zoom. But the 125x zoom lens on the new Nikon Coolpix P1000 makes other superzooms seem short in comparison. The lens is the equivalent of a 24-3000mm lens on a DSLR. So, just how crazy is a bridge camera with a 125x zoom lens on the front? Here's a first look.
Predecessor to mirrorless is officially defunct — so what’s next for Micro 4/3?
The camera system that launched the modern mirrorless camera is now out of production -- so what's next for the Micro Four Thirds system?
Is Instagram developing a portrait camera mode? Code points to the possibility
Digging into Instagram's APK code suggests the social network is considering expanding the camera modes with a portrait option.
How to use Pinterest like a Pro
The iconic cork boards of yesterday have evolved for the Web. Check out our guide on how to use Pinterest, so you can create boards and pins in no time.
What kind of data leak are you? Hacker says Facebook quizzes still leak data
Cambridge Analytica all started with a personality quiz app -- and after 200 other apps have been suspended, a hacker has found a quiz platform with 120 million users that could have exposed user data. Facebook quizzes are still tracking user data -- and probably not worth the risk.
Facebook helps you filter out unwanted news posts — but only temporarily
Facebook is turning that beloved snooze on your alarm clock into a tool to temporarily block both friends and, now, keywords. Facebook is testing a keyword snooze that keeps specific keywords out of your News Feed for 30 days, after launching a test of the friend snooze earlier this year.
Sony unleashes 400mm f/2.8 telephoto beast for mirrorless cameras — at a cost
Sony mirrorless shooters will soon finally have access to the company's first super telephoto wide aperture lens with the new Sony FE 400mm F/2.8 GM OSS. The lens offers better balance and a lighter weight compared to other 400mm lenses, Sony says, while also housing two autofocus motors to keep up with the a9.
Samsung’s redesigned smartphone camera snaps better in low light
The new Samsung ISOCELL Plus sensors for smartphone cameras can take better low-light shots with improved color. The reason? A new material developed by Fujifilm that's essential to the improved design. Here's how the sensors coming soon to Samsung smartphones can snap better photos.
Upcoming dual-lens smartphones could have more 3D for less cash with Lucid
LucidCam uses two lenses to capture 3D video -- and some of the same software behind that camera is coming to smartphones. Lucid is now integrating its software into mobile devices, a move that the company says will bring more 3D features to more devices, without requiring a depth sensor.
Instagram’s IGTV is a new Stories-like home for vertical long-form videos
After Facebook Watch, Instagram is launching its own video portal -- but it looks nothing like the usual online video viewer. Instead, Instagram IGTV is mobile-first, which means vertical video and a Stories-like interface. The launch comes as Instagram hits the one billion user milestone.
U.S. Customs says biometric entry and exit is coming first to this airport
While around a dozen airlines in the U.S. are testing biometric boarding and exit on international flights, a new agreement has the Orlando International Airport slated to be the first U.S. airport to use the technology for both entry and exits. The airport is working to implement the system using facial recognition.
Photo FOMO: This retro-inspired instant camera has swappable lenses, $69 price
In this week's Photo FOMO, two Kickstarter projects could bring unique film options to the market, while Samyang and Manfrotto launched new accessories. The Lomography Diana Instant Square has swappable lenses and creative modes, while the Pixl-latr aims to simplify the process of digitizing negatives.
Want to find out which viral photos were Photoshopped? So does Adobe
Choosing whether or not to believe that "news" photo you spot in your feed can take some detective work -- but Adobe is working to train an A.I. program to spot a fake photo in a few seconds. The program looks for images with deletions or with objects copied from that photo or another photo using color and noise.
Would you pay to join a Group? Facebook takes subscriptions for a spin
After launching Facebook Watch subscriptions, Facebook is also testing a paid subscription for Groups. The tool would allow Group administrators to charge for exclusive content, while a portion of the group remains free, Facebook says. The subscription tools are only rolling out to a few groups as a test.
Brother launches Work Smart series of compact, connected printers for home
Looking for a smartphone connected printer that's under three figures? The Brother Work Smart series has four inkjet printers with a built-in scanner that all include Wi-Fi and start at $80. The new series is designed for homes and home offices with a more compact design than previous printers.
New trivia game shows and video polls on Facebook turn viewers into participants
Move over, Vanna White. Facebook's latest video tool lets creators ask trivia questions and boot out viewers who get a wrong answer. The tool is designed to create interactive game show videos on Live. The tool launches alongside video polls, video subscriptions, and other video-focused tools.
Adobe Scan can now automatically turn business cards into phone contacts
Tired of physically tapping out new phone numbers? Adobe Scan will now convert snapshots of business cards into phone contacts using artificial intelligence and text recognition. The update also comes with new Adobe-powered PDF tools inside Microsoft 365 and new integrations for Adobe Sign.
Facebook wants to literally open your eyes with A.I. that fixes blinks in photos
Facebook wants to make sure that A.I.-edited photo you share actually looks like you. While earlier research can fix an eye blink by painting in a new eye that's not your own, Facebook researchers just created an A.I. that fixes the blink using a reference image of your own eyes.
Alexa, order room service: Amazon brings its voice assistant to hotels
Travelers may soon be able to skip the call down to the front desk and just ask Alexa to send up amenities, order room service, or book a spa appointment. Alexa for Hospitality is an Amazon Echo designed specifically for hotels and other travel destinations, with custom travel-based skills.
Go viral faster with Project Rush, Adobe’s upcoming social-first video editor
Designed for social media videos, Adobe Project Rush is an editing program that syncs across mobile and desktop devices. The new app doesn't replace Premiere Pro, but serves as an easier entry point into video editing for YouTubers, vloggers, and other social media content creators.
Lightroom CC gets synced presets on mobile and batch editing on desktop
Lightroom CC is designed for photo editing anywhere and the latest update is making that even more true with the ability to sync presets across devices and even create them on mobile. Desktop users can also now batch edit photos, with the ability to paste settings to multiple images at once.
Canon’s new large sensor is too big for you, but not for scientists
Think medium format digital is big? A CMOS sensor that's almost 40 times larger than a full- frame sensor has been used to capture meteors that researchers couldn't previously spot. The Canon sensor can shoot at 60 fps with only the light of a full moon and measures 7.8 inches on each side.
Flying the Breeze drone just got, well, breezy with a new controller and goggles
The portable Yuneec Breeze drone can now be flown with physical controls and first-erson view goggles instead of just a touchscreen app.
Emojis could change the way you use maps on your phone
Bored, hungry, or want to see what local attractions your friends prefer? A new app called WYD may be able to help. WYD encourages users to explore places to eat or things to do using emoji in place of text-based search. Users can also message friends, share favorite locations, and see geo-tagged photos.
The Leica C-Lux mixes classic design with a modern zoom
Leica's classic style meshes with a large sensor, big zoom compact in the new Leica C-Lux camera. The camera sports a 15x zoom lens, one-inch sensor, and a classic Leica design. But the Cl-Lux isn't the only camera Leica announced today -- the M10 gets the first special edition treatment inspired by Zagato's Italian car designs.
Photo FOMO: A working Lego camera, and a box that gives cameras sweet moves
Trying to keep up with the latest photo industry news? In this week's Photo FOMO, see how a photographer built a film camera out of Lego bricks. Fujifilm launches some firmware but not others. And in crowdfunding, a little camera motion box with sweet moves and an upgraded neutral density filter.