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Snapchat context cards

Like that restaurant pic on Snapchat? Now you can book a table within the app

Snapchat Context Cards allow users to see more details on location-based photos, including a businesses' hours and location.
facial recognition

Facial recognition and hidden cameras will speed up airport security lines

Dubai International Airport will be using a facial-recognition tunnel to speed up the security process as the number of travelers increases.
EyeEm app

EyeEm update streamlines the task of getting model releases for stock photos

Photographers no longer have to send out multiple EyeEm model releases for photos containing the same model.
Facebook Pages

Facebook researchers are developing animated selfies based on emoji reactions

If this new research makes it into Facebook, reacting to a selfie on Facebook could turn that still image into animated selfies.
Samyang

For $770, the Samyang AF 35mm offers an ultra-bright f/1.4 aperture

The new Samyang AF 35mm offers a bright f/1.4 aperture for almost half the price of the Sony brand lens with similar specs.
Lowepro Flipside AW 400 II Review

Lowepro Flipside AW 400 II Review

In our Lowepro Flipside AW 400 II review, we test a comfortable camera backpack with a quick-access design.
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The Ozo VR camera won’t be getting a second version as Nokia shifts focus

The professional grade $45,000 Nokia Ozo won't be getting an upgrade after Nokia Technologies announced a shifted focus to health.
Nikon D850

Prominent camera lab DXOMark gives Nikon’s D850 a sky-high score

Nikon is celebrating 100 years -- and earning 100 DxOMark points with the new D850, the highest sensor score for a DSLR yet.
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Captioned turns your audio into shareable videos with GIFs

Captioned turns your voice into a visual with GIFs, photos, and video for creating engaging social media content.
Red Monstro

Red unveils the 8K 60-fps monstrosity called the Monstro 8K

The Red Monstro 8K VV brings expanded dynamic range to 8K, 60 fps video with the latest in the cinema camera lineup.
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Photo and video LED light wand supports custom lighting patterns without gels

Cop car lights? Flickering campfire? Creating custom lighting patterns can soon be done with just the Colorspike and an app.
Snapchat

Snapchat just launched AR artwork in nine locations

Snap Inc. today launched augmented reality SNapchat art lenses that allow viewers to see virtual art placed in the real world.
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Get up close with the stunning images from the Nikon Small World photo contest

How do you make ordinary things look extraordinary? Get close -- real close -- with the Nikon Small World photo contest winners.
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Hands off: Adobe Elements 2018 has new tools that automate photo and video editing

Adobe Elements 2018 gets a boost with new edits including an auto select for photos and auto trim for videos.
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The option to post Instagram Stories to Facebook is now rolling out in the U.S.

Users can now post Instagram Stories to Facebook -- the company recently confirmed cross-platform compatibility in the U.S.
Apple Music

An emoji is all you need to find a playlist with new Apple Music Messenger bot

Type in a song, artist, genre or just use an emoji for your current mood and the Apple Music Messenger bot will play a song for you.
Adobe Portfolio

Adobe Portfolio can now upload entire Lightroom collections at once

Adobe Portfolio now imports entire Lightroom collections and once -- and even automatically updates through a linked Behance account.
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Meet K-Pan, the 3D-printed, modular 120mm panoramic camera

Launching on Kickstarter, the K-Pan is a 3D-printed camera that developers hope to expand with more print-at-home accessories.
Instagram's newest feature lets users in on its algorithm.

Instagram Stories just got polls, but the results aren't anonymous

Instagram Stories fans can now take a poll inside their Story or perfectly coordinate the graphics with the colors in the photo.
Google Lens

Pixel 2 owners get the first glimpse of Google Lens computer vision possibilities

Google Pixel 2 owners can snap a photo to skip typing in that address or learn more about that movie on the poster with Google Lens.
Snotbot, whale snot

Researchers are measuring ocean health with drones, A.I., and whale snot

What's a little whale snot among researchers? Well, data about stress, viruses, and bacteria for starters, all part of a study with Intel.
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Revolcam mixes light and lens in a $29 five-in-one smartphone photo accessory

The Revolcam uses a rotating three-lens system, but also features a detachable LED light and selfie mirror too.
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Turn your ride into a Google Street View with the Insta360 Pro

Google just placed their Street View Ready stamp of approval on the Insta360 Pro for the car mount category.
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Uploading those 4K videos just got faster (sort of) on Google Photos

Bad connection? Google Photos for Android uploads a lower resolution video, replacing it with a full resolution file once Wi-Fi is available.
Snapchat World Lenses

Sponsored Snapchat World Lenses bring brand characters to augmented reality

Brands can now bring their characters to "life" using new sponsored augmented reality Snapchat World Lenses.
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Finally, AR can help photographers and videographers plan that shoot

Using augmented reality, Blocker can help videographers and photographers visualize their shots from angle to lighting.
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French Photoshop law prompts new stock-image guidelines from Getty

To make it easy for users in France to comply with a new law, Getty bans altered body images in all stock photography.
tripods

Vitec Photographic partners with Sony to offer a line of tripods and accessories

A new agreement will lead to Sony tripods designed specifically for the company's interchangeable lens cameras.
Panasonic GH5

The Panasonic GH5 can now record HDR video, thanks to latest firmware update

A Panasonic GH5 firmware update is promising better autofocus, HDR video, faster 6K and 4K photo burst recording and more.
Adobe Office

Custom fonts in Photoshop? The feature is coming soon with variable typography

An upcoming version of Photoshop will allow users to adjust the width, weight, and slant of fonts, creating Photoshop custom fonts.
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GoPro to launch new products on September 28 — here’s how to watch

GoPro is confirming the Hero6 is coming this year. A leaked photo of the Hero6 Black packaging shows 4K60 video recording capability.
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Say it with stickers — Giphy Stickers expands to more apps and even websites

Giphy Stickers is now accessible on web pages for stickering fun, along with a new search engine inspired by the GIF search.
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Instagram comments can now be limited to just followers for public accounts

Instagram comments can now be limited to just followers with a new tool designed to curb offensive comments.
pinterest

iOS 11 brings new Pinterest shortcuts for iPad users

iOS 11 is creating new Pinterest shortcuts -- particularly for iPad users. With split-screen, users can drag and drop to save and share.
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From gravity effects to sweaty palms, watch the Nikon Small World video winners

The results of the annual Nikon Small World in Motion are in, and the list of videos is both artistic and scientific.
Instagram's newest feature lets users in on its algorithm.

The Instagram user count is on pace to hit a billion in 2018

Instagram user count is continuing to grow at a rate of about 100 million monthly active users every four months.
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Bellroy wallet-inspired bags are designed to carry tech without the bulk

Bellroy just launched its first set of bags. The Bellroy bags series is designed to carry laptops and other gear without the bulk.
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Canon wants fans to choose their own camera angle in this slick new VR system

Canon is working on a VR system for sports fans where the viewer chooses the camera angle, called the Free Viewpoint Video System.