Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest attracts out-of-this-world images
When photographers explore the final frontier for the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest, the sky is literally the limit.
Photo industry turnaround? Image sensors propel Sony to record profits
Sony's latest financials offer hope for photographers concerned with the industries decline, with high image sensor sales.
YouTube will penalize extremist videos that don’t qualify for removal
YouTube extremist videos that don't qualify for removal will still be penalized with no likes, comments or recommended videos.
Politicians can’t block users on social media, federal judge rules
Preventing someone from speaking their mind on a politician's social media page is a violation of the First Amendment, a judge ruled.
Leica TL2 update fixes flaw that had potential to leave camera useless
Pairing the Leica TL2 with the external viewfinder before downloading the update could leave the TL2 useless.
Searching on Pinterest takes one less tap with the latest update
Searching on Pinterest just got easier? That's because the search icon is now in the home feed for faster access to search tools.
Sony A7S II shoots stunning footage of Earth at night from the ISS
The low-light capability of the Sony A7S II is allowing for some stunning shots of Earth at night, now that the camera is aboard the ISS.
With new public privacy setting, Facebook Stories not just for friends anymore
Stories aren't just for friends -- Facebook profiles that allow public followers can now make their Stories public.
Is Facebook's free internet service really helpful? Study suggests several flaws
A new study suggests Facebook's Free Basics flaws include limited language support and even violating net neutrality.
For the first time in over a year, Twitter’s monthly active users haven’t increased
While Twitter's monthly active users hasn't changed since the spring, the latest reports suggest the company is growing financially.
Pinterest becoming an online spam board? Here's how to block someone on Pinterest
Are other Pinterest users sending you spam? Here's how to block someone on Pinterest, along with an explainer on what blocking really does.
AI helps judges select top images for EyeEm contest from 590,000 entries
The same tech that recommends which photos to upload helped EyeEm Photography Awards judges select the finalists.
Multicolored font compatibility to simplify graphics creation in Illustrator
Adobe is currently building support for multi-colored fonts or OpenType SVG fonts into the next version of Illustrator.
Now you can create fancy GIFs app-free with Giphy’s online GIF Maker
Want to make a quick GIF? The task no longer requires downloading an app with a new online option: GIF Maker.
Nikon to give out $100K in photography scholarships to celebrate 100 years
Nikon is continuing its celebration of 100 years with a new Nikon photography scholarships of $10,000 awarded to ten photographers.
LinkedIn to permit website owners to view anonymized visitor profile data
Businesses can see which industry their website visitors work in with a new LinkedIn Website Demographics using demographic data.
Stealing content on Facebook could get harder with the acquisition of Source3
Swiping videos and other intellectual property on Facebook could get harder as Facebook adds the start-up Source3 to their team.
Nikon confirms the D850 DSLR is in development, but details are scarce
The Nikon D850 doesn't have full specifications or a release date yet, but the company just confirmed the camera is in development.
This Voigtlander 65mm is classically inspired but designed for modern cameras
Inspired from a 1900s lens, the Voigtlander Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm is designed to minimize chromatic aberration.
Repeating GIF of a storm cloud fools millions into believing it was live
Facebook's algorithms may be working to punish fake live video, but millions tuned into a live video that was actually an old GIF.
Download those memories, photo-scanning app Heirloom is shutting down
An app that turned a smartphone camera into a scanner for physical photos, Heirloom, is shutting down as the developer refocuses.
The Godox A1 lets photographers use studio lights with a smartphone
While there are pocketable smartphone flashes on the market, the Godox a1 is an option that controls flashes and studio strobes, too.
Enke's self-destructing, geotagged videos let you see what's happening today
Want to see what's happening where before you head out? Enke puts videos (that self-destruct after 24 hours) on the map.
Recolor objects in your photos with Snapchat's new Tint Brush tool
Snapchat isn't quite giving up on its ten-second videos -- but now users can shoot and share up to six of them in a row with Multi Snap.
This modern take on a vintage lens brings a new look to portraits
Two photographers are bringing back the Glaukar lens, a classic brass portrait lens, with a modern refresh.
Cyberbullying happens more often on Instagram, a new survey suggests
A new set of cyberbullying statistics suggests that half of teens are bullied, with about one in five experiencing cyberbullying.
Curved sensors won't be just for smartphones, full-frame Nikon patent suggests
Several curved sensor patents suggests smaller cameras, but Nikon just patented a lens for a full-frame curved sensor.
MIT's Pic2Recipe A.I. Can Predict Food Ingredients By Analyzing a Photo
MIT researchers have created image recognition software, called Pic2Recipe, that provides recipes for food simply by analyzing a photo of it.
This Apple selfie patent could mean group shots without the selfie stick
A new Apple selfie patent could make snapping a great selfie selfie easy with automatic adjustments based on how you hold the smartphone.
More subscribe-to-read links could be coming to Facebook later this year
Facebook will soon allow publications to create Instant Article subscription, or paywalls that limit access to paid subscribers.
Study suggests a third of all fake images go undetected
Can you spot a fake image? In a new study by the University of Warwick, only 65 percent of altered images were spotted.
Expanding on Facebook’s Surround 360 camera, Kandao Obsidian is ready for Hollywood
One of the 360 cameras built on Facebook's open source 360 cameras, the Kandao Obsidian, is now available for early adopters to pre-order.
Facebook encourages official ‘super fan clubs’ with new Groups for Pages
Facebook users can now easily see which Groups are official and which ones are fan-created with new Groups for Pages.
Adobe’s 3D beta Project Felix can now re-create lighting using neural networks
Compositing in Project Felix is getting more realistic effects thanks to a new lighting tool that replicates the original scene's light.
Facebook fights fake news by eliminating the ability to modify links
The ability to edit a Facebook link preview is now a thing of the past for everyone but select publishers, a change made to fight fake news.