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Is this new 256-gigabyte flash storage the SD card killer?

This tiny storage device could be a game-changer with five times the speed and capacity bigger than some hard drives.
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Switchback is a quick mount that GoPro should have created from the start

The Switchback isn't a new GoPro stand, it's a new way to quickly adjust the camera on any existing mount with easy release and rotation.
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Researchers just improved the camera that shoots a billion frames per second

Three billion times faster than an iPhone, the compressed ultra-fast photography (CUP) scientific camera could be used to capture how nerves work.
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Can you spot a faked photo? Here’s how National Geographic does it

National Geographic's editor in chief shares how the magazine now uses RAW files to determine if a photo is fake.
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Popular mixed-media app PicsArt gets a speed and performance upgrade

Users of PicsArt can now combine photo edits and art a bit faster with the speed and interface improvements in the latest version.
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ON1's newest RAW processor is taking a new approach to improving its software

Looking for an odd feature in your photo editor? ON1 is using crowdsourcing to find the best ideas for additions to their new RAW editor.
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Researchers replace the second lens in 3D cameras with something cheaper

3D cameras need two lenses -- or do they? Toshiba may have a workaround using colored filters to measure distance instead.
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Is turnabout fair play? GoPro is now suing the makers of the older Polaroid Cube

In a new lawsuit, GoPro is pursuing the manufacturer of the Polaroid Cube, saying the design steals two of their patents.
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GoPro rebrands Kolor software, beta tests VR viewer upgrade

The Kolor Eyes software will officially take o the GoPro name in the beta version of a new VR viewer.
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A new tool could dramatically change selfie editing

Bad selfie? New technology that automatically separates you from the background could help.
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German engineers 3D-printed a camera that’s smaller than a grain of salt

A group of PhD students just designed a new camera, and it's smaller than a grain of salt.
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Hands on: Unum

Need more order in your Instagram? Unum is a tool for crafting, planning, and scheduling Instagram posts.
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Multi-brand flash transceiver upgraded with high-speed sync

The latest flash transceiver from Cactus allows for high-speed sync -- and the company is saying it works even with flashes that don't offer HSS.
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Small handcrafted film camera company Ebony to close up shop

Ebony, a small Japanese company producing handcrafted large-format film cameras, will soon close its doors.
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How a pioneer of street photography helped shape the way we take images today

Bill Cunningham, considered by many to be a pioneer of street photography, died on Saturday, but not without leaving an impact on photography today.
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Nikon says April’s Kumamoto earthquake will delay two camera releases

Nikon announced that the release of the A900 and A700 will be delayed until October because of damage experienced by suppliers in a series of earthquakes.
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What if wearable cams could have selective memory?

What if wearable cameras not only had a 24-hour battery life but could choose what life moments were important and which were best left unrecorded?
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A $799 price just made this high-resolution Sigma a reasonable mirrorless choice

The Sigma Quattro has a whopping 39 megapixels, but now also boasts a pretty reasonable price.
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This novel, crowd-sourced action cam edits your video for you

A project on Indiegogo could be a game-changer with an app that automatically edits video by detecting the footage with the most action.
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Nikon releases a so-so solution for the D5's paltry 4K recording times

A firmware update from Nikon will give users longer 4K videos -- if they're willing to use software to stitch them back together again.
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Capture One photo editor gets workflow enhancements in latest version

Version 9.2 of Capture One has just been released, and it includes a host of new workflow enhancements.
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GoPro didn’t survive that epic crash? With GoPro Care, it’s not such a big deal

There are some amazing GoPro survival stories out there -- but GoPro ha introduced a replacement program, just in case.
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This add-on device for DSLRs can be used as a shutter release and for theft prevention

One little device is adding quite a few features to Nikon DSLRs with theft prevention, voice-activated shutter, and more.
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Got a slider? This gadget will add automated panning, no matter what brand you use

A new, universal panning tool, AutoPan, may allow you to add smooth, computerized panning to your videos.
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LensRegain combines wireless lens control, speed booster, and follow focus in one

The LensRegain is a new three-in-one product for Micro Four Thirds shooters: a lens adapter, speed booster, and wireless follow focus.
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An accessory to sink your teeth into: Use GoHawk to control GoPro with your mouth

The GoHawk solves a common issue with GoPro cameras: How do you start recording when you need your hands for the action?
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Parody ads show what really happens when you depend on a smartphone for photos

Not every photo shot on an iPhone is a great one -– a new ad parody captures that in a hilarious way.
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iPhone full? Photo Space app shrinks 7 GB of photos down to 1 GB

Photo Space shrinks photos down to a fraction of the original, keeping the full resolution file on the cloud.
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Getty claims man stole as many as 3,400 of its images, resold them on Facebook

Getty Images filed a lawsuit earlier this week claiming an Ohio man downloaded, then resold up to 3,400 images in a private Facebook group.
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KitSplit, the Airbnb of the photo industry, is expanding

Need a camera, drone or VR gear? KitSplit now offers peer-to-peer gear rentals in four major cities.
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Guess who produces the world's fastest 35mm lens? You probably guessed wrong

The fastest 35mm lens isn't from any name you'll recognize -- the f/1.2 actually comes from a company that hasn't yet produced lenses for photography.
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Back from the dead? Kickstarter campaign aims to revive glass-plate photography

Like to work with film? One company is going back even farther back with its attempt to revive glass-plate photography.
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$28 device adds physical Photoshop controls through a USB port

BrushKnob takes keyboard shortcuts to the next level with an affordable, physical Photoshop dial.
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Snap selfies like it’s 1996: BitCam redefines the retro photo app

The new BitCam app doesn't feel very new--it's designed largely for nostalgia's sake with a 1990s interface.
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Supermodel flies over active volcano in wingsuit for GoPro stunt

A model and extreme athlete recently flew over an active volcano in Chile in the latest GoPro stunt.
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Live-streaming 360 video could soon be widely accessible

While it's possible to live-stream 360 video with complex, expensive set-ups, Lenovo is currently working on a device that makes it accessible to anyone.
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There must be 50 ways to use your gaffer tape, and this video shows them all

Gaffer tape is the duct tape of the photography world--and here are 50 uses to prove it.
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Do cameras distract you from the moment? One study suggests the opposite is true

Love taking photos? Research suggests there could be a reason -- people who take photos enjoy moments more than those who don't.