Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps can now be accessed from one full-screen hub
The Adobe Creative Cloud app has a new look. The CC app that offers app updates and resources is now a full-screen hub that also includes search, Library asset management, personalized settings and more. The update is coming to the U.S. next week, Adobe says.
VSCO discontinues popular sync feature, tells users to back up files
The popular social photo-editing app VSCO has discontinued the sync feature on multiple devices.
Bored with Instagram filters? One Kickstarter aims to bring infrared effects to iOS
Infrared photography is an expensive hobby, but the #Infra app aims to bring the weird yet beautiful colors of IR to the masses.
Looking for a new camera? The latest gear to emerge at Photokina 2016
Gear addicts had no shortage of new tech to drool over as Photokina 2016 brought several major camera announcements this week.
Researchers develop always-on camera that only responds to certain gestures
Smartphone, smartwatch, and, now, smart camera? A group from Georgia Tech is developing a camera that responds to certain gestures.
Adobe modernizes the PDF with updates to Acrobat, Adobe Scan
Sure, PDFs are a universal format, but they can be hard to work with. Adobe is working to ease some of those challenges with updates to Adobe Acrobat DC, Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Scan. The update includes options to sign and fill out forms, to review PDFs as a team, and to scan multiple business cards at once.
NASA’s Mars rover shoots a 360 photo that looks curiously like Earth
Mars may be more familiar than we think -- at least in photos. A recent 360 photo shot by NASA's Curiosity rover shows messes like the southern U.S.
Fly over Mars with this incredible video created from NASA stills
This Finland native would love to see landscape photos of Mars, but since that won't happen anytime soon, he created his own variation.
The wind sensors on the Curiosity Rover broke — it's using pictures instead
Curiosity is not just analyzing Martian sand -- it's offering a 360-degree glimpse at what Mars' sand dunes look like.
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.
Snapchat’s AR Time Machine lets you snap selfies of the future — or the past
Snapchat doesn't just want to enhance your facial features -- now, the app will age them too. In a feature that feels much like FaceApp, Snapchat has launched a Time Machine filter that allows users to see an aged progression of their photo, or even makes them look younger.
Forget the puppy ears. Snapchat and VSCO can make your snaps look like old film
VSCO more your style than the cheesy augmented reality lenses of Snapchat? A new VSCO lens inside Snapchat mixes the best of both, using Snapchat Lenses to creat light leaks, film imperfections, and even a prism effect. The sponsored Lens is free, but temporary -- only lasting until December 8.
How to make a background transparent in Photoshop
From using A.I. assistance to doing it completely by hand, Photoshop has no shortage of tools for selecting an object and removing a background. But knowing when to use which tool can be a bit confusing. Learn how to make a background transparent in Photoshop by putting select and masking tools to work.
Instagram users could soon cross-post Stories to WhatsApp
Fancy getting that Instagram Story in front of more friends? Instagram is testing the option to cross-post as a WhatsApp status.
WhatsApp’s latest update brings more order and control to group chats
WhatsApp is rolling out new tools for group chats. A new shortcut button helps recap mentions and replies, while the group's new description displays info for new members. The update also includes changes to administration tools and tweaks to what happens after a member leaves the group.
WhatsApp will soon let you send money with Facebook Pay
Facebook Pay is migrating to the WhatsApp platform. The expansion is starting in Brazil before rolling out to other areas, though the timeline is yet unknown.
From censorship to VCRs, these are the top Reddit posts of 2019
What were the most popular posts on one of the internet's most popular destinations? Behold, the top Reddit posts of 2019, which cover a variety of topics, from literal poop, to censorship, to VCRs. Reddit released the annual report highlighting a handful of significant trends over the past year.
The best helmet cameras
Want to record the action, without taking your eyes off the action? Helmet cameras allow you to capture the action hands-free -- but the best helmet cameras have even more features, like image stabilization, 360 capture, and more. Here are the best helmet cameras on the market right now.
This A.I.-powered tool from Corel turns chicken scratch into digital artwork
CorelDraw adds tool that uses artificial intelligence to automatically interpret hand-drawn scratches as the user intended.
Corel PaintShop Pro now includes depth-enabled ‘refocusing’ editing
In their latest release, Corel adds compatibility with Intel RealSense depth images, workflow enhancements and more in PaintShop Pro X9.
With faster, modern interface, Corel Painter 2019 expands digital art tools
After user requests, a dark theme for Corel Painter is here. Painter 2019 also adds speed enhancements, enhanced color tools, and new brushes along with the redesigned interface. Corel says the update is designed to create a more streamlined workflow for digital artists.
Corel VideoStudio 2018 aims for simpler, faster video edits
Corel VideoStudio 2018 Ultimate gains a few new tools and workflow improvements -- alongside a list of updated features.
Carve thick paint or blend watercolors in Corel’s new Painter 2018
With new tools for working with texture, Corel's Painter 2018 software brings more tools that mimic traditional artwork.
Corel VideoStudio adds tools for customizing color in simple video edits
VideoStudio Ultimate 2019 is Corel's more consumer-oriented video editor -- but the software just gained advanced color correction tools. The update adds several new tools, including custom transitions, along with speeding up performance and adding new shortcuts. The video editor is available beginning today.
CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2019 learns how to play nice with Macs
The design software CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2019 is here, bringing new features now to both Mac and Windows users. The update adds new tools for better organization, along with features to help creatives design sharper digital graphics. The program is available with a license or subscription.
Edit those one-click photo paintings using new paint tools in Painter Essentials
Love turning photos into painting, but want more control over the results? The new Painter Essentials 7 uses A.I. to convert photos to paintings, but then lets the user flex their own creative muscle with tools to adjust and further hand paint. The update also includes an enhanced user interface.
PowerDirector, PhotoDirector aim to balance advanced tools with easy editing
CyberLink's latest photo- and video-editing programs combine professional-level tools with a simple user interface, as well as more subscription options. PowerDirector adds new Chroma key tools and multicam sync features, while PhotoDirector gains tethered shooting and Content Aware tools.
Swapping out video IDs lets programmer delete any Facebook video
With some code swapping, a security researcher was able to delete any Facebook video, no matter who originally uploaded it.
Facebook eliminates ad breaks on short videos, but expands ads in Watch Tab
Facebook users will soon be seeing fewer ads of one kind only to see more of another. Facebook is upping the video length for mid-break ads.
Brother’s new laser printers spit out prints with just a tap thanks to NFC
Seven new color laser printers carry the Brother name, as well as new features like NFC to easily print from mobile devices. The lineup sits between $200 and $400, with faster print speeds and an updated design. All seven are also connected to auto fulfillment programs for automatically reordering supplies.
Snapchat can now share Stories to other apps, simultaneously or exclusively
Snapchat can now share Stories with other apps, allowing users to post in multiple places or to use the Snapchat camera to snap pictures to share in other apps.
Hang out via video chat, then tag friends in Stories with Snapchat’s new tools
Snapchat's video chat feature is now more than a one-on-one chat with the option to video chat with as many as 16 friends.
What’s next for Snapchat? Patents suggest 3D models and mapping of emotions
The U.S. patent office recently published two patents by Snap, Inc. that suggest tech for creating 3D models from a smartphone and tracking emotions in a video chat.