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Adobe Aero let me walk through my own photos in augmented reality

Meet Adobe Aero, a free iOS app that brings Photoshop art -- or even your own photographs -- into the real world using augmented reality.
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TikTok wants to prove it’s not censoring content by letting experts come watch

The new TikTok Transparency Center invites experts to observe content moderators at work, in order to gather insight into the process and provide feedback.
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Pen-sized gadget isn’t a spy cam — it’s a 360 selfie cam from Ricoh spinoff

Funded by Ricoh, Vecnos is a new camera company aiming to revolutionize the industry, starting with a tiny pen-shaped 360-degree camera designed for selfies.
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Is the iPad Pro ready for real photo editing? I ditched my MacBook to find out

With new features in iOS 13 and powerful apps like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, Apple's top tablet is finally living up to the Pro in its name.
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This partially refurbished Barbie Polaroid camera is oozing childhood nostalgia

The Retrospekt Polaroid 600 Barbie Throwback uses refurbished parts from classic film cameras with an all-new exterior inspired by a 1999 camera.
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The wait for the Nikon D6 gets even longer, due to the coronavirus

Due to a lack of parts from suppliers, the Nikon D6 won't arrive when expected. Originally slated for March, Nikon anticipates launching the camera in May.
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Leica S3 refreshes the medium-format DSLR with drool-worthy 64MP, cinema 4K

More than a decade after the launch of the S2, the red dot logo brand is finally refreshing its medium-format DSLR with the 64-megapixel Leica S3.
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This 1.8 billion-pixel photo of Mars took the Curiosity rover 4 days to shoot

Made of more than 1,000 images, the latest image from Mars rover Curiosity is the highest resolution photo from the rover yet, despite the equipment's age.
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Gmail will now share your Photoshop and Lightroom photos with a built-in tool

Stop digging through your folders -- the new Adobe Creative Cloud for Gmail add-on is a search-friendly tool that brings your photos right into your email.
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This odd accessory adapts an expensive Hasselblad to shoot Instax Mini film

Shoot a classic with a waist-level viewfinder, but with film you can buy anywhere, using the Escura Hasselblad Portrait back for Hasselblad V-system cameras.
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VSCO Montage is an open-ended photo-video editor where there are no rules

VSCO Montage may export video files, but the multimedia editor is unlike any other video app. The new tool layers photos and videos together onto scenes.
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WhatsApp’s new dark mode for iOS and Android makes late-night chats easy on the eyes

Late-night messaging will be less harsh on your eyeballs as WhatsApp's much-requested dark mode begins rolling out to iOS and Android devices on March 3.
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Messenger is twice as fast with major overhaul — but some features are missing

Facebook has entirely redesigned Messenger on iOS so that the app takes up a quarter of the space it used toand is ready for Facebook's privacy-focused future.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review: Making impossible shots easy

With the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, less is more, because you don't need to bring a tripod. The E-M1 Mark III reworks the E-M1X into a smaller body.
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The mirrorless Fujifilm X-T4 camera brings a stabilized sensor for the first time

With the same sensor and processor, the X-T4 is a fine-tuned X-T3. Addressing the few flaws of the previous version, the Fujifilm X-T4 now has stabilization.
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The new Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 brings instant film to the Instagram era

The basic Instax Mini camera just got simpler to point and shoot. The new Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 uses simple auto modes and a built-in close-up mode.
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Sony’s new ultra-wide, ultra-bright lens is the widest E-mount prime yet

The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G sports optics designed for anything from astro to video. With a light body and two autofocus motors, the new lens hits next month.
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Future JPEGs could use blockchain to flag fakes, and A.I. for smaller file sizes

What if blockchain-protected metadata could help any application identify a faked or stolen photo? The JPEG organization is exploring that possibility.
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Watch your toes. Snapchat’s new lens turns the ground into hot lava

Snapchat's latest AR technology brings the childhood hot lava game to real life -- or at least to a smartphone. Ground segmentation brings two new World Lenses.
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Photoshop just turned 30. So what’s coming in the next three decades?

Photoshop is now 30 years old -- and Adobe is launching an update to help celebrate. But what's up next for the photo editor that is now migrating to the iPad?
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Nikon adds pet eye AF with major firmware update for the Z 6 and Z 7

The Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 can now hone in on your furbaby's eyes and track subjects more like a DSLR. Firmware 3.0 also comes with support for more CFexpress.
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Slap a filter on the iPhone 11’s triple camera with PolarPro’s unique system

The PolarPro Litechaser Pro adds a filter to all three iPhone 11 lenses using a quick-mount case with a grip.
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What is bracketing? Get your best shots with this overlooked camera tool

Wondering what that BKT or AEB button is on the camera? Bracketing is a method of taking several shots, all with slight adjustments between each one. Learn how to use bracketing to increase your odds of getting the shot right in-camera.
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The Canon EOS Rebel T8i brings 4K to a $750 budget DSLR

The popular Canon EOS Rebel T7i is getting an upgrade. The new Canon EOS Rebel T8i houses a new processor capable of 4K video and faster bursts, along with new Eye AF capabilities.
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Canon EOS R5 is everything the R isn’t, thanks to stabilization, 8K, dual slots

Canon is developing a high-end mirrorless camera with pro-level features and stabilization. The Canon EOS R5 appears to answer complaints on the original EOS R.
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Nikon Z series expands with budget-friendly 24-200mm and a high-end 20mm prime

Nikon Z optics are multiplying, with two new lenses. The Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-5.6 offers affordable zoom while the Z 20mm f/1.8 S offers pro-quality wide views.
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Nikon crowns a new flagship: The 14 fps, 105-point Nikon D6

The Nikon D6 sports a 20MP full-frame sensor, but an updated processor gives the camera a 14 fps burst mode. An overhauled autofocus makes Nikon's best AF system yet.
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Olympus M.Zuiko ED 12-45mm F4.0 Pro review: Small, but sturdy

Is a narrower aperture worth creating a smaller, cheaper lens? The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 12-45mm F4.0 Pro is a lightweight weather-sealed lens that's ideal for all-day shoots. The lens is capable of capturing some sharp images with minimal distortion. The narrower f/4 aperture, however, isn't for everyone.
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The Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a stylish beginner’s camera hiding last-gen hardware

With similar guts to the older E-PL9, the Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a minor upgrade, but that doesn't mean it's a bad option. Sporting a selfie screen, beginner-friendly shooting modes, custom art filters, and Bluetooth, the camera is aimed at beginners and those stepping up from a smartphone.
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As Adobe teases A.I. tools, Lightroom gains the option to jump-start RAW editing

Hate that your Lightroom previews look nothing like the previews on the back of your camera screen? Adobe just expanded default import options to address that.
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Facebook teaches us all how web privacy works with Messenger Kids

Facebook Messenger Kids wants to help young users understand online privacy through in-app education. The in-app pop-up joins additional tools for the kids messaging app, including more parental controls and the ability for parents to download their child's data.
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The Best L-Mount Lenses for Sigma, Panasonic, and Leica cameras

The L-Mount is no longer just for luxury brand Leica -- which means more lens options than ever before. So which lenses are the best options for mirrorless cameras from Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma? Here are the top-ranked L-Mount lenses from wide to telephoto.
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Emoji 13.0 adds polar bears, pickup trucks, bubble tea, and gender-neutral Santa

Get ready for a slew of new emoji, from more gender-neutral options to icons like flip flops and polar bears. Announced on January 29, Emoji 13.0 brings more than 60 new emoji coming out in 2020. The update brings 55 gender and skin tone variants, along with entirely new symbols.
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Google’s new experimental DIY video app is like TikTok and Pinterest had a baby

Meet Tangi, Google's experimental home for DIY videos, tutorials, and hacks that feels like a mix between TikTok and Pinterest. The new social network houses one-minute-or-less videos on art, fashion, cooking, DIY and more. Users can like videos to save them, or comment and share.