When it rains, it pours inside Snap Maps, thanks to new World Effects
Raining? Your Snapchat Bitmoji may also be getting a downpour with new animated weather effects. The weather comes along with World Effects that change the look of the Snap Map based on holidays and events. The new features arrive as Snap Map celebrates one year since the launch.
Alexa can now tell stories based on the photos you upload
A new company is aiming to give Alexa the ability to tell stories about your own personal and family history by simply adding photos.
Twitch co-founder Michael Seibel joins Reddit board of directors
Reddit announced that Michael Seibel, the co-founder of what is now Twitch, will replace Alexis Ohanian on the company's board of directors.
Reddit’s new feature is bringing back AOL-style chat rooms
Reddit is making chatting with strangers on the internet hip again with Start Chatting, a button that generates a random small group chat room with strangers.
The best place to print photos online
Have you been looking around for the best place to print out your favorite photos? Don't fret, we've pored through dozens of options and narrowed it down to the eight best. From ultra-affordable to gallery quality, there's a service for every photographer, from hobbyist to professional.
The best photo scanners
Got a box of old photos or film negatives in the attic? Breathe new life into old memories by bringing them into the digital era with a good photo scanner.
From 11K to just OK: The biggest photo gear announcements at CES 2019
From 11K cameras to 1 TB media cards, CES 2019 brought a peek at new gear for photographers and videographers. But what photography gear grabbed our attention the most? Here are the biggest photo gear announcements at CES 2019, from the completely expected to the biggest surprises.
This 8K prosumer camera from an unexpected company may actually be affordable
During CES 2019, Sharp, a company most known for TVs and displays, unveiled a prototype of an 8K prosumer camera. The best part? The camera is expected to sell for less than $5,000, a steep savings from the few cinema-grade 8K options on the market. Additional details on the camera are expected in April.
Wacom’s latest Cintiq pen display comes without the high price tag
Wacom's Cintiq pen displays are pro-level tools -- but the company's latest addition is designed for hobbyists and students and sits at a lower price point. The Wacom Cintiq 16HD uses the same pen tech, but a lower resolution display with fewer colors to cut the price more than half of the pro version.
Obsbot Tail camera uses A.I. to follow the action (or a pet) for you
Want to capture more epic action selfies -- or see what your pet is doing while you're gone? The Obsbot Tail is a camera-gimbal combo that uses artificial intelligence to follow the action. Using a handful of different modes, the camera works to keep the action in the frame -- and can even go mobile with a wheeled accessory.
Lexar’s latest SDXC card keeps you shooting with 1 TB of storage
Shoot large files at high capacity? Lexar's latest SDXC memory card will fit a terabyte of storage inside your camera. The Lexar SD card is part of the company's Professional 633x series. That higher capacity will come at a cost, however, the card retails for about $500.
Orbi crams 360-degree cameras inside glasses, drones — even football helmets
360 camera company Orbi is launching three new products for immersive video -- second-generation camera glasses, a 360-degree camera system for drones, and football helmets equipped with cameras and sensors. The football helmets offer a first-person view of the game -- and could help improve safety.
Canon pulls veil off its 4K prosumer and waterproof camcorders at CES 2019
Canon's prosumer G-series has its first 4K member, the Canon Vixia HF G50. The prosumer camera offers a 20x zoom with that high resolution. Canon also launched the waterproof Vixia HF W11 and W10, mixing durability with a traditional camcorder design (and battery life).
Bellus3D ups the selfie game with frightenly accurate 3D scans of your face
3D scans of your own face to try on makeup or create custom avatars could be easier to find this year, if this new start-up is successful.
Canon vs. Sony: Which camera brand belongs in your bag?
Asking what's better between Canon vs. Sony is like debating Apple vs. Android -- but while both brands are good, one may be the better fit than the other. In this in-depth comparison, take a look at both Canon and Sony's strengths, weaknesses and more to help choose a camera brand to dominate your bag.
Sony vs. Nikon: How to choose between two great camera brands
Choosing a camera system is an investment in lenses and accessories that makes switching camera brands tough. So which brand is better between Sony vs. Nikon? We break down the different companies, what they offer, and what to consider before buying a Sony or Nikon camera.
This new social media platform wants to turn your likes into cash
Selfllery is a new social media platform that gives users cryptocurrency for likes, which they can later donate or convert to cash.
The best photography lighting for 2019, from speedlights to studio strobes
Light can make or break an image -- or break the bank -- but choosing the right lighting gear can get very confusing. Here are our picks for the best photography lighting, from on-camera flashes to inexpensive kits to top-of-the-line portable studio lights.
How to photograph a silhouette and master the dark side of photography
Silhouette photography draws the eye to shape and form. Learn how to photograph a silhouette on your camera or even your smartphone with a few basic steps.
Olympus sells its imaging division in attempt to save its cameras
Olympus will soon no longer be the owner of the OM-D, PEN, or Zuiko products. Olympus has entered an agreement with Japan Industrial Partners.
The Nikon Z 7 II and Z 6 II are coming October 14: Here’s what we want to see
After expanding the series, the cameras that started Nikon's Z line are ready for an update. But what features will the new Nikon Z 7 II and Z 6 II see?
New ‘metamaterial lens’ is 100,000-times thinner than conventional glass optics
Glass could be a thing of the past with this new metamaterial lens developed by Harvard researchers.
Goodbye, Split Toning — full Color Grading is coming to Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom's Split Toning tool will soon be replaced by advanced Color Grading options that are derived from the company's video software.
Instagram may be more accurate at diagnosing depression than a doctor, study suggests
Using machine learning, a group of researchers were able to correctly identify depressed individuals 70 percent of the time.
Polygram is a new social network that knows if that post really made you LOL
Still clicking to like that photo? A new social network called Polygram lets you respond to images using just facial expressions.
Facebook is matching donations to Hurricane Harvey recovery
Donating to Hurricane Harvey recovery is now as simple as a few clicks inside Facebook -- and you dollar goes twice as far.
Facebook labels you as a liberal or conservative — here’s how to turn it off
As you click around Facebook, the social media network tracks whether your views are liberal, conservative, or somewhere in between, as well as your political party. Find that level of tracking creepy? There's an option to remove both labels inside the settings. Here's how.
Armed with a camera and a grapefruit, she channels racial injustice into art
Photographer and Leica Women Foto Project award winner Eva Woolridge shares her experience as the grant opens up to three new female photographers.
In major update, Pinterest Stories — and reactions to them — live forever
Pinterest Stories are vertical multimedia posts — but unlike on most platforms, these Stories live forever.
Photoshop will soon allow you to swap out boring skies automatically using A.I.
Photoshop users will soon be able to quickly swap out a sky without complex masking with Adobe Sensei's upcoming Sky Replacement tool.
Facebook, Instagram can soon actively search for — and block — stolen images
Facebook and Instagram can now actively look for and block or properly credit images used without the creator's permission, thanks to Rights Manager for Images.
This Polaroid has Mandalorian ‘armor’ and Baby Yoda instant film
The Mandalorian special-edition Polaroid Now uses colors inspired by The Mandalorian's armor, and is designed for pairing with Baby Yoda film.
How to add and edit text in Adobe Photoshop
Want to add text to your photos or get started on graphic design basics? Learn how to add and edit text in Photoshop.
Modular Insta360 One R now uses A.I. for better photos, livestreams in 360
The modular Insta360 One R camera received a major update today with A.I.-enhanced quality, 360 livestreaming capabilities, and even a higher bitrate.