Stacked sensors could mean faster autofocus, better video, patent suggests
Stacked sensors mean fast cameras -- but Canon thinks they can get even faster with an updated design for autofocus.
Authentic content is in: 2018 photography trends fuse reality and creativity
What will 2018 photography trends bring? Images that are both real and creative, stock photography data suggests.
Can’t describe a style? Search with a Pinterest board with West Elm Style Finder
Got a style, but no words to describe it? West Elm Style Finder is a visual search tool that suggests furniture based on a Pinterest board.
Bad doodler? Artificial intelligence can fix that too with Google’s AutoDraw
Can't draw? With Google's new AutoDraw, it's no biggie since your sketches will be replaced by figures from actual artists.
VR photos in 12K are now possible with the latest Insta360 Pro update
8K not enough? The Insta360 Pro can stitch together 8K files for a 12K still photo, even in 3D, with the camera's latest update.
Instagram is still testing a share button, but there is a new live-sharing option
Regrams may only be in testing, but Instagram users can now share a live video by sending it to friends with Direct messages.
Photographer dodges crocodiles to snap National Geographic’s image of the year
The 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year wasn't thinking about potential crocodiles when he climbed into the water.
Facebook says job ads that target by age aren’t (necessarily) discriminatory
ProPublica is picking on Facebook's ad targeting system again -- but this time, Facebook says the age filters are appropriate.
Twitter expands security with authentication tools for withheld tweets
Twitter users can now use third-party authentication apps for more secure log-ins, while prohibited content gets a facelift.
Have your selfie — and eat it too! Selffee photo booth prints edible images
What do you get when you mix selfie and coffee? Selffee, a photo booth that prints your photo on cookies and cupcakes.
CMOS camera sensor inventor returns with an extreme-low-light follow-up
The same person that created the sensor found in most cameras is behind a new Quanta Image Sensor with crazy low-light capabilities.
Facebook facial recognition prevents someone from stealing your photo
Facebook facial recognition will now help prevent accounts from using photos of another user as their profile.
Exclusive: How nonprofits use Facebook to drive donations after a disaster
After a disaster, nonprofits are using Facebook both to see what's needed -- and to reach out to potential donors.
Government requests for your Facebook data continues to grow, report says
Facebook received nearly 80k government requests for user data in the first half of 2017 and nearly 225k copyright violation claims.
Twitter’s new rules are here — and hate groups are finally getting the boot
Twitter's new policies against hate and harassment are now in effect -- and a number of violence-promoting accounts have been removed.
Not too proud to beg? Facebook downgrades posts that ask for likes
Facebook is penalizing engagement baiting, or posts that solicit interactions simply by asking for them with new algorithms.
Facebook’s new feature will make it easier to hide your posts from your boss
Facebook could soon be opening up more options on where to share by allowing users to post to the news feed but not to profiles.
EyeEm’s new Custom platform connects you with photographers for hire
EyeEm is now both stock photography and a place to find a photographer to hire for a custom shoot through a new commissioned platform.
Here’s how A.I. is helping Gfycat get rid of those crummy pixelated GIFs
Gfycat is using A.I. to replace crappy pixelated GIFs with higher resolution versions by finding and replacing from the original video file.
DIY your own Snapchat World Lenses with new (and free) Lens Studio
Snapchat Lens Studio allows anyone with a few computer skills to design their own augmented reality World Lens.
Recommended posts could soon make Instagram more like Facebook
Instagram is testing recommended posts, one of several changes the platform is currently considering for the home feed.
Mirror Emoji Keyboard turns selfies into characters that look like you
Using AI and computer vision, Mirror Emoji Keyboard generates custom emojis from a single selfie, now available for iOS and Android.
Is Facebook bringing the poke back? One-click greetings are in testing
The Facebook poke may have fallen by the wayside but the social media platform may be testing new ways to bring back the odd interaction.
Twitter’s threaded tweets keep tweetstorms from clogging your feed
Say goodbye to manually numbered tweets and tweetstorms in replies -- Twitter is adding their own tool for creating threaded tweets.
Get ready for reindeer selfies — Facebook is launching its holiday features
Turn yourself into a reindeer, send a digital card or go live with your New Year's countdown using new options from Facebook.
Instagram’s hashtag follow tool delivers posts that you actually care about
Instagrammers can now follow the topics they are passionate about with a new Instagram hashtag follow tool.
Facebook terminates the ticker, the ‘creeper feed’ of every interaction
The Facebook Ticker, the network's real-time list of every like, comment and post from friends is no more.
Chicken nuggets, Trump, and natural disasters among Twitter’s top 2017 trends
So what were the most popular posts on Twitter this year? The list of the platform's top tweets, retweets, and hashtag is in.
Want more likes? Check out Instagram’s 2017 trends, from puppy faces to travel
What were the most-used filters in 2017? Who has the most Instagram followers? All that and more is part of Instagram's 2017 Trends list.
Smartphones take half of the photos — but DSLRs are growing, Flickr says
Flickr's annual report for the most popular devices unsurprisingly go to the smartphone camera -- but DSLRs actually saw a jump this year too.
Smooth moves: Second-gen Edelkrone sliders offer even smoother video effects
Edelkrone just launched updates to the SliderOne Pro, WingPro and Wing, bringing more features to the compact sliding systems.
The Kodak Mini Shot packs in Bluetooth and a printer — for $100
The Kodak Mini Shot may only have a 10-megapixel sensor, but the $100 camera includes Bluetooth, a printer and an LCD screen.
Meyer Optik Primoplan 75 II lens brings more versatility to popular vintage remake
The Meyer Optik Primoplan 75 II is the company's second remake of the classic lens with a shorter minimum focus distance.
What would Twitter look like in AR? With TweetReality, you don’t need to imagine
TweetReality is an experimental app that mixes your Twitter feed with your surroundings using an iPhone and the ARKit.