Cambridge Analytica used more apps to steal data, former employee claims
During testimony to a U.K. Parliment committee, former Cambridge Aanlaytica employee Brittany Kaiser says she's "almost certain" the number of Facebook users with compromised data is more than 87 million, describing the ad tech industry as "wild west." She named at least two other apps designed to track data.
PowerDVD 18 brings 4K Blu-Ray, HEVC support to Windows PCs
PowerDVD 18 is claiming a number of Windows firsts, including playing 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray and supporting the HEVC format before PCs even get native support. The media player update also includes a new view option for 360 and another designed for multi-taskers.
Adobe just bought Sayspring, a program for creating voice-control apps
Adobe's experiments with voice control are likely to grow, now that the company has acquired Sayspring, a company with an app for developing personal assistant apps. Adobe hasn't yet shared how the software will be integrated into the Adobe family, but companies say the app will continue to be developed.
Social Feed: Zuckerberg unfazed by #deletefacebook, Boomerang moves to FB
While some tech giants have deleted their Facebook accounts, Facebook says the company hasn't seem significant changes in user count or even in privacy settings. Meanwhile, the network's camera gains the Boomerang mode, an unlikely network adds GIFs, and a fake Facebook pages steals thousands in donations.
Photo FOMO: Faster memory cards, color-neutral filters, and ‘Adventury’ bags
This week brought four-times faster memory cards, new camera bags for the adventurous, filters designed to leave colors untouched, and a new rugged on-site hard drive. Oh, and another lens company is moving into the cinema lens game. Find the latest photo industry news from Photo FOMO.
RAW photo editor Luminar is now up to 12 times faster with Jupiter upgrade
The Skylum Luminar 2018 Jupiter is a speed-focused update designed for faster workflows. Mac users could see up to a 12-times boost on one feature, while Windows users can see up to a five-times speed boost. The update also brings enhanced RAW processing and new tools for Windows.
For that lopsided look, add an SLR lens to a smartphone with this accessory
Why not just add that DSLR lens to the front of a smartphone? That's the idea behind a smartphone DOF adapter and case from a company based in China. The adapter allows nearly any smartphone to shoot with nearly any lens, although the result does look a bit lopsided.
Kickstarter: Gnarbox 2.0 offers automated media backups without a smartphone
With a crowdfunding campaign launching today, the second-generation Gnarbox promises completely automated, on-location backups without the need for a computer or even a smartphone.
Sony’s new PXW-Z280 uses three sensors for 4K at 60 frames per second
Sony unleashed a slew of new high-end cameras during the NAB Show, including the PXW-Z280, the PXW-Z190, and the FS5 II.
Spectacle speculation? Snap FCC filing points to ‘Model 002’ for camera glasses
Newly published FCC paperwork suggests Snap Inc. is working on a "Model 002" of the Spectacles camera glasses. The paperwork builds on earlier reports that the company would be releasing two new versions later this year.
Facebook faces Senate, potential government regulation — and big changes
In a 5-hour Senate hearing, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed privacy concerns in the wake of Cambridge Analytica. Lawmakers have already introduced the first bill in response.
Hackers place gun images in Vevo YouTube videos “just for fun”
Hackers managed to get into Vevo's YouTube account on Tuesday morning, causing some popular videos to temporarily leave the platform. Vevo has since corrected the breach after the videos were temporarily removed while the hacked information was corrected.
Vimeo’s new Final Cut Pro app cuts the distractions, expands export tools
Vimeo has a new app -- and it's designed to speed up workflow moving from Final Cut Pro to uploading on Vimeo. Vimeo for MacOS offers simultaneous uploads, privacy tools, notifications and more without the distraction of a web browser.
Blackmagic’s 4K cinema camera fits in your hands, and budget
The new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is a handheld cinema camera with features like dual native ISO and HDR that retails for under $1,300.
Leica goes wide with a new 16-35mm zoom for the SL camera
Photographers shooting with the Leica SL can soon access an ultra-wide zoom lens, thanks to the company's latest announcement.
DJI’s pro-level gimbal controls create custom movement in milliseconds
DJI is giving videographers more options for controlling the gimbal with an intuitive Force Pro and a high-end Master Wheels.
Another Facebook quiz could have stolen data under the guise of research
CubeYou is now being accused of using Facebook user data for marketing purposes from an app that told users the information would be used for academic research only.
Millennials are more likely to experiment creatively, from app design to knitting
Millenials are more likely to try a variety of new creative tasks over the next year, according to a survey by StoryBlocks.
Facebook spells out data use from mouse clicks to metadata in policy update
Facebook's updated privacy policy isn't adding more data collection -- but it is spelling out what the network collects with more clarity.
9 things you need to know about the Russian social media election ads
Facebook, Twitter, and Google have testified before Congress on multiple occasions on the Russian social media election ads. Now Tumblr has identified Russian-linked accounts.
Lomography’s Neptune lens system now goes as wide as 15mm
The Lomography Neptune is now four lenses in one modular system, thanks to a new 15mm, f/3.5 front lens named Naiad.
Live-streaming arrives on Vimeo’s subscription service
Creatives using Vimeo's option to monetize through subscriptions can now go live with fans. The change is part of Vimeo's acquisition of Livestream.
Social Feed: Fake tweets, more Facebook Stories, and required hashtags
In this week's social feed news, find out how Twitter is managing (or not managing) hoaxes, why Snapchat is getting sued, and which network may require hashtags.
Photo FOMO: Sad camera stats, a free studio, and a splash photography tool
Time for Photo FOMO -- see how far camera sales have dropped, how to rent a free studio and how to win a free photography trip.
JVC’s new 4K video cameras allow smartphone-controlled live graphics
JVC's latest pro 4K video cameras allow for controlling graphics during a live-stream, including sports scores, with a smartphone, not a switcher.
Facebook’s new fake news tool is partially powered by Wikipedia
How do you present objective information about a news source? Crowdsource it. That's why Facebook is using Wikipedia entries in a new fake news tool.
Should fake news be illegal? Malaysia could be among the first to penalize it
Should fake news be government regulated? Malaysia may be among the first to do so if a bill passes the senate as expected.
Messenger goes immersive with new 360 photo compatibility
Now, you can share that immersive scene with just your closest friend. Messenger now supports 360 photos, including both smartphone shots and files from a 360 camera.
Lightroom’s overhauled camera profiles make your RAW photos pop
After ten years, the Adobe Standard camera profile is being updated with the more contrasty Adobe Color -- and a host of other new RAW profiles are joining it, which will help your images look better straight out of the camera.
Premiere Pro can now automatically match color using artificial intelligence
Tired of spending so much time color correcting? AI makes it possible in a few clicks with an Adobe Premiere Pro update.
Facebook apologizes after a glitch saved discarded webcam videos
Facebook found a bug that saved discarded draft videos shot on the platform with a webcam, but says those videos will be deleted from the platform's data.
Social Feed: Self-destructing friend requests, skip to good parts in live video
Facebook friend requests may soon not stick around long, while Twitter's latest tool fast-forwards to the best part of the live video.
Photo FOMO: Faster A.I. photo edits, smooth rolling bags, and ‘Kodachrome’
Adobe is working to make AI work faster, new photo bags range from smooth rollers to waist belts, and a new Netflix flick featuring a film photographer.
Facebook is on a fake-finding campaign before the next election
Facebook is working to spot the fakes before the mid-term elections in the U.S. The platform shared an update today on progress made since the investigation into the IRA.
Facebook is ditching a major data source and limiting third-party app access
The Cambridge Analaytica saga continues as Facebook announces the platform will no longer use data collected from outside companies for ads.
The ‘fastest lens in the world’ is bringing an f/0.95 aperture to more mounts
The Meyer Optik Nocturnus 50/f0.95 III is getting a third-generation refresh that brings the bright lens to more mounts.