Canon brings full frame to the Hollywood level with its new cinema camera
Ahead of NAB 2018, Canon announced a full frame, $33K cinema camera for pros and broadcasters, the Canon EOS C700 FF.
Facebook says it will demystify data collection with a privacy settings overhaul
Facebook is working to make sure users understand just what data the platform collects, starting with new shortcuts, data tools, and more transparent policies.
A Nikon company made a robotic camera operator that uses A.I. to track athletes
Mark Roberts Motion Control, a broadcast robotic camera company now owned by Nikon, just launched a new robotic camera system that can automatically track athletes thanks to artificial intelligence.
Lytro is calling it quits, but says light field tech will live on
The company behind the original light field camera is shutting down. Lytro announced today that the company is winding down.
Facebook: Yes, we track your calls and texts, but you told us we could
Facebook confirmed that it has been tracking Android users' call and text history, but says the feature is only used when users give permission to sync their contacts.
Instagram is messing with the news feed again, and more changes are coming
Instagram feed look different? That's because Instagram is moving recent posts farther up the feed. The company says it will be making news feed changes in the next few months.
Photo FOMO: Fujifilm X-H1 malfunctions, camera straps go modular
In case you missed it, find out what X-H1 bugs Fujifilm is fixing with firmware, how camera straps are going modular, and the newest camera bag from a company called Douchebags.
Social Feed: Regrams join Stories, YouTube bans guns, Pinterest expands shopping
In case you were too busy watching the Facebook privacy scandal, here's the social media news you might have missed, including a potential "regram" option inside Instagram Stories.
Getty is using watermarks to create safe drinking water
Think watermarks are just for protecting images? Getty is now using them to raise money to provide clean drinking water in third world countries.
Google may be looking to snap up VR camera company Lytro
Anonymous reports suggest Lytro is looking for a buyer -- and that Google may be interested to the tune of $40 million. The reports have not yet been confirmed.
GoPro camera tech could come to robots, smart home devices, and more
Still think GoPro is just an action camera? Its technology may find its way into other tech products, from smart home security solutions, to robots and autonomous vehicles, to emergency services.
Social (Net)Work: How does social media influence democracy?
Social media creates a platform for speaking up and sharing information, but that same platform makes possible fake news, spam bots, and “information cocoons.
Have a big group chat? Messenger adds admin tools and links for groups
Messenger group chats just got a bit easier to manage. Facebook now allows users to create chat administrators, along with inviting new users via a link.
LinkedIn gives videos a makeover with filters, referral button for job seekers
LinkedIn users are getting a more professional version of Snapchat-like video filters. The update comes after a new tool allows job seekers to request a referral.
No gimbal? Insta360 One says app update offers better stabilization anyway
The smartphone add-on camera Insta360 One now has built-in stabilization, thanks to an app update. The update also brings new editing tools.
Board 350 passengers in 20 minutes? Facial recognition passes testing at LAX
To board a flight from LAX with the Lufthansa airline, you don't need your boarding pass, just your face with self-boarding gates.
The Illuminati beams light data from multiple points to the photographer
Illuminati is bringing the light meter into 21st century with Bluetooth alerts, multi-point measurements and a number of lighting tools. The tool just launched outside Kickstarter for the first time.
Social Feed: Twitter is not kidding, YouTube goes dark, Facebook says game on
Twitter is following up the bot ban by suspending accounts that ignored the new rules, while Facebook's gaming option just got a whole lot bigger.
Photo FOMO: Nikon’s 3D printer, Canon’s mirrorless push, Pixel 2’s secrets
In this week's Photo FOMO, find out how Nikon's patented 3D printer plans to fix flaws, why Canon is expanding mirrorless, and what tripod can hold 143 pounds.
Reddit scatters in-feed sponsored posts inside its mobile apps
Reddit's apps now have a new ad format mixing sponsored multimedia posts into users' feeds. The ads are launching first on iOS but coming to Android soon.
Using broken glass, this camera can capture any wavelength, from visible to IR
Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University just developed a camera that skips the lens and the colored filter, yet can capture infrared and ultraviolet along with visible light.
Twitter test makes news the first thing users see in the timeline
Twitter wants to make sure you didn't miss that big news story by placing the news -- and a curated list of related Tweets -- at the top of your feed in a Twitter test.
YouTube will add factual links to conspiracy-theory videos — using Wikipedia
After a conspiracy theory video that was later removed made it to YouTube's trending section, the platform is making changes to help cue viewers in to potentially false content.
8 spring flower photography tips for budding photographers
Spring flowers are a popular photo subject -- but how do you capture images actually worth sharing? Try these flower photography tips for beginners.
From grit to sparkle: How to clean up your Instagram account
Instagram profile bogged down by old photos or too many styles? Here's how to clean up your Instagram account.
Adobe enables faster workflow with updates to XD, InDesign, and Illustrator
Adobe is adding a handful of user-requested features designed to create a more efficient workflow inside XD, Illustrator, and InDesign
The $277 gadget that turns old film cameras into digital shooters is back
I'm Back is a digital back for film cameras that allows old 35mm cameras to shoot digital files -- and it's back on Kickstarter with an updated and fully funded version.
PicsArt Gold brings ad-free photo edits with thousands of graphics
PicsArt Gold is a new subscription option for the popular photo editing app that brings ad-free edits and a giant library of assets.
Spit out instant wall art, cards and more with these free printables
Printers aren't just for Word documents anymore -- find the best resources for free printables in wall art, cards, and calendars in this guide.
Photo FOMO: Meet the $15K glow-in-the-dark camera and the 15-stop ND filter
With a matte black exterior designed to blend in, glow-in-the-dark controls make Leica's latest special edition stand out. The new camera and more in this week's Photo FOMO for photo industry news.
Facebook celebrates historic and modern women alike on International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women's Day and Facebook is launching a new tool for female entrepreneurs while also celebrating women in history.
Social Feed: Snapchat tests tags, bots want your data, Facebook patents a robot
In this week's Social Feed, Snapchat's latest test could add a long-ignored feature while Facebook is patenting a self-balancing robot.
This Laowa macro lens is weirdly shaped on purpose for extreme 5x close-ups
Short macro lenses often make it tricky to allow enough light to reach the subject -- so this Laowa macro lens is purposely long and narrow.
Lawmakers discussing proposal that would allow cops to take over drones
Wiretapping laws mean the police can't use a radio jammer to bring down a misbehaving drone, but officials are discussing potential legislation to change that.
Google launches YouTube Studio to help video creators nab more views
YouTube Studio will help creators see just how well each video is performing with new metrics and an upgraded dashboard.
Leica pursuing a 3D-sensing camera for smartphones via new partnership
Thanks to a partnership with 3D-sensor company Pmdtechnologies, Leica is working to design smaller, more efficient lenses for 3D smartphone cameras.