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What It’s Like Being the Official Team USA Gymnastics Photographer
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/07/what-its-like-being-the-official-team-usa-gymnastics-photographer/
Published: September 7, 2024 17:49
John Cheng is the official photographer for USA Gymnastics (USAG), one of the most interesting jobs in all of sports photography.
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Canon’s EL-1 Strobe Has Been Out of Stock for ‘Over a Year’
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/canons-el-1-strobe-has-been-out-of-stock-for-over-a-year/
Published: September 6, 2024 20:58
Supply chain shortages are a pretty common refrain out of Japan these days, with most manufacturers having to issue some kind of statement about reduced availability. But a lesser-reported side effect of these shortages is accessories, and sometimes the…
Webb Discovers Another Cosmic Question Mark-Shaped Galaxy
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/webb-discovers-another-cosmic-question-mark-shaped-galaxy/
Published: September 6, 2024 19:21
As scientists use the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to answer some of the Universe's most pressing questions, they've also uncovered new questions, including literal question mark-shaped cosmic objects.
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WhiteWall’s New Changeable Frame Is a Flexible Way to Show Your Photos
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/whitewalls-new-changeable-frame-is-a-flexible-way-to-show-your-photos/
Published: September 6, 2024 17:57
German photo lab WhiteWall, which recently announced new Coffee Table Photography Books, has added another new product to its lineup: the Changeable Magnetic Frame.
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DJI Announces 75mm f/1.8 Lens For Dynamic Aerial Cinematography
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/dji-announces-75mm-f-1-8-lens-for-dynamic-aerial-cinematography/
Published: September 6, 2024 17:26
DJI unveiled a new lens for its Inspire 3 cinema drone, the DL 75mm f/1.8. It has the longest focal length and widest aperture of any lens in the DJI DL mount lineup.
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First-Ever Astronaut Interview From the ISS Focuses Heavily on Astrophotography
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/first-ever-astronaut-interview-from-the-iss-focuses-heavily-on-astrophotography/
Published: September 6, 2024 17:12
The picturesque view from the cupola in the International Space Station (ISS) is iconic -- it has been in photos and videos countless times. However, it had never been the location for a live interview, at least until this week.
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Trail Camera Captures Rare Images of Family of Endangered Florida Panthers
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/trail-camera-captures-rare-images-of-family-of-endangered-florida-panthers/
Published: September 6, 2024 16:39
A trail camera captured rare footage of a family of four elusive and endangered Florida panthers this weekend.
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‘Legally Enforceable’ AI Treaty Signed by Host of Countries Including US
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/legally-enforceable-ai-treaty-signed-by-host-of-countries-including-us/
Published: September 6, 2024 16:33
A host of countries including the United States and the United Kingdom have signed the "first-ever international legally binding treaty" aimed at ensuring AI systems are "fully consistent with
human rights, democracy and the rule of law."
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Generation Z are Taking Aesthetic Photos of Their Airport Trays
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/generation-z-are-taking-aesthetic-photos-of-their-airport-trays/
Published: September 6, 2024 16:02
Generation Z travelers are taking staged, aesthetic photos of their airport trays in a viral social media trend.
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TTArtisan’s Pop-Up Red Dot Sight Helps Photographers Track Subjects
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/ttartisans-pop-up-red-dot-sight-helps-photographers-track-subjects/
Published: September 6, 2024 15:58
TTArtisan announced a new red (or green) dot sight for wildlife photographers. It attaches to a camera's hotshoe and is designed to make it easier to track distant subjects.
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Photography is One of the Most Attractive Male Hobbies to Women
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/photography-is-one-of-the-most-attractive-male-hobbies-to-women/
Published: September 6, 2024 15:23
There are all sorts of reasons to take up photography: a creative outlet, to pursue a career, to document an important topic, et cetera. Few photographers take up the hobby for the purpose of appearing attractive, but it turns out that it could be a…
What to Expect from Apple’s September 9 ‘Glowtime’ iPhone Event
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/what-to-expect-from-apples-september-9-glowtime-iphone-event/
Published: September 6, 2024 14:56
Apple is hosting what is expected to be its annual iPhone launch event on Monday, September 9. Here's what Apple fans can expect from the Cupertino company's biggest event of the year.
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Green Day Rushed Off Stage Due to Unauthorized Drone
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/06/green-day-rushed-off-stage-due-to-unauthorized-drone/
Published: September 6, 2024 13:52
A drone interrupted a Green Day concert in Detroit on Wednesday evening after the band was rushed off stage due to the perceived security threat.
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Nikon Sold More Z9 Cameras in Its First Year Than Any Flagship in Past 15 Years
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/nikon-sold-more-z9-cameras-in-its-first-year-than-any-flagship-in-past-15-years/
Published: September 5, 2024 20:42
The Nikon Z9 is widely considered a runaway success for Nikon, which used the flagship camera to springboard itself out of the financial doldrums when it launched in 2021. Its success was never doubted, but the company elaborated just how successful it…
New iPhone App Aims to Recreate the Charm of the Hasselblad XPAN
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/new-iphone-app-aims-to-recreate-the-charm-of-the-hasselblad-xpan/
Published: September 5, 2024 20:37
App developer Bram Bos has become fascinated with the look of the Hasselblad XPAN's photos. However, given the camera's high cost, Bos wanted to figure out how to capture some of the magic on a smartphone.
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Unistellar Vivid Vision Lets Its Telescopes Better Detect ‘Authentic’ Colors of Space
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/unistellar-vivid-vision-lets-its-telescopes-better-detect-authentic-colors-of-space/
Published: September 5, 2024 18:02
In October, Unistellar will push an over-the-air update to all of its telescopes with Vivid Vision, a "pioneering" technology that can detect the authentic colors of space.
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Venus Optics Unveils Slew of New Laowa Cinema Lenses
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/venus-optics-unveils-slew-of-new-laowa-cinema-lenses/
Published: September 5, 2024 17:27
Although the IBC Expo 2024 is still more than a week away, Venus Optics has shared new details on various Laowa lenses, including an Ultima 12-120mm T4 8K S35 Broadcast Zoom lens, the Nanomorph LF 1.5x Anamorphic Series, Sword Macro lenses for full-frame…
Searching Through Your Google Photos Library Just Got a Lot Better
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/searching-through-your-google-photos-library-just-got-a-lot-better/
Published: September 5, 2024 16:00
Google is bringing improved search to Google Photos so that navigating the piles of photos is a lot more like using the company's "classic search" which supports the use of everyday language.
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Shure’s MV6 is a $149 Plug-and-Play USB-C Mic Made for Streamers
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/shures-mv6-is-a-149-plug-and-play-usb-c-mic-made-for-streamers/
Published: September 5, 2024 15:59
Shure announced the MV6 USB-C desktop microphone and while it is positioning it as a "gaming" and streaming device, the low price, plug-and-play ease of use, and feature-rich design very likely make it a very good choice for most people who need a good…
Honor Launches Thinnest Foldable Phone Yet With the Magic V3
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/honor-launches-thinnest-foldable-phone-yet-with-the-magic-v3/
Published: September 5, 2024 15:51
Honor is looking to take on the best foldables in the market by launching the Magic V3 beyond China. During a keynote on the eve of IFA in Berlin, Honor outlined plans to infuse the device with AI-driven features to augment the software experience and…
DJI’s Tiny $199 Neo Selfie Drone Is Its Impressive Response to HoverAir
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/djis-tiny-199-neo-selfie-drone-is-its-impressive-response-to-hoverair/
Published: September 5, 2024 14:21
With its $199 DJI Neo selfie drone, DJI is coming for the largest segment of nearly any technology market: entry-level users.
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Tourists Ignore Yellowstone Park Ranger’s Warnings to Take Photos of Grizzly Bear
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/tourists-photographers-ignore-yellowstone-park-rangers-warnings-to-take-photos-of-grizzly-bear/
Published: September 5, 2024 13:07
Tourists were filmed actively ignoring a Yellowstone National Park ranger's instructions to keep away from a roadside grizzly bear so that they could take photos of the animal.
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Leica Completes SL f/2.8 Zoom Trio With $3,295 Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/leica-completes-sl-f-2-8-zoom-trio-with-3295-vario-elmarit-sl-70-200mm-f-2-8-lens/
Published: September 5, 2024 13:00
Leica announced the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH, the final lens in Leica's trio of f/2.8 professional zooms for the full-frame SL-System.
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UNESCO Says ‘Selfie-Tourism’ is Destroying Historical and Cultural Landmarks
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/unesco-says-selfie-tourism-is-destroying-historical-and-cultural-landmarks/
Published: September 5, 2024 12:12
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) says that historical landmarks are at risk of being destroyed as a result of "selfie-tourism."
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The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is Coming to Canon RF Mount
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/the-sigma-10-18mm-f-2-8-dc-dn-is-coming-to-canon-rf-mount/
Published: September 5, 2024 12:01
Following the announcement that Canon would allow Sigma and Tamron to release lenses for its APS-C cameras, Sigma is bringing the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens to Canon's mirrorless system on September 26, 2024.
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Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Review: Versatility Without (Much) Compromise
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/sigma-28-105mm-f-2-8-dg-dn-art-review-versatility-without-much-compromise/
Published: September 5, 2024 12:01
Versatility is always desirable when it comes to optics. Having a lens that can cover a wide range of focal lengths while collecting a decent amount of light is a supremely useful tool, but it is a challenging game for lens designers to play.
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Sigma’s 28-105mm f/2.8 Art Combines Fast Aperture and Long Reach
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/sigmas-28-105mm-f-2-8-art-combines-fast-aperture-and-long-reach/
Published: September 5, 2024 11:59
Sigma announced the 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount systems. It combines the speed of the much loved 24-70mm f/2.8 lens type with the more versatile focal range of the 24-105mm f/4 in one, sacrificing a bit of range at the wide…
FAA Targets Unsafe Drone Pilots With Over $340,000 in Fines
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/faa-targets-unsafe-drone-pilots-with-over-340000-in-fines/
Published: September 5, 2024 11:09
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says that it cracked down on unsafe drone pilots with over $340,000 worth of fines in the last two years.
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This Woman May Have Stumbled Across a Rare Collection of Ansel Adams Photos
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/this-woman-may-have-stumbled-across-a-rare-collection-of-ansel-adams-photos/
Published: September 5, 2024 11:04
A woman in Missouri claims to have come into possession of dozens of Ansel Adams photographs -- the iconic American photographer who captured black and white landscapes.
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Newly-Unearthed Footage of JFK Assassination Aftermath Goes to Auction
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/05/newly-unearthed-footage-of-jfk-assassination-aftermath-goes-to-auction/
Published: September 5, 2024 09:51
Newly-emerged footage that shows the immediate aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination goes on auction this month.
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Pentax’s New Compact Auto Flash Works With Its DSLRs and GR Series
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/pentaxs-new-compact-auto-flash-works-with-its-dslrs-and-gr-series/
Published: September 4, 2024 22:01
Ricoh Imaging announced the Pentax AF180FG auto flash, a compact strobe that is compatible with all Pentax DSLRs as well as the Ricoh GR series of compact fixed-lens cameras such as the GR III HDF.
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Mylio’s SecureCloud Secures and Backs Up Your Precious Photos
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/mylios-securecloud-provides-encryption-and-ease-of-use/
Published: September 4, 2024 20:30
Mylio’s new SecureCloud storage system for photos and private documents hopes to bring high levels of security to everyone’s essential files. Powered by BackBlaze, Mylio SecureCloud is a premium cloud-based storage system designed for people and businesses…
Nikon Unveils New Vending Machine Miniature Cameras in Japan
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/nikon-unveils-new-vending-machine-miniature-cameras-in-japan/
Published: September 4, 2024 19:25
Nikon has teamed up with Bandai Namco to bring miniature Nikon camera figurines to Japanese gashapon (sometimes called gachapon) vending machines. The miniature cameras are surprisingly detailed, highly collectible, and even feature detachable lenses.…
The Canon R5 II Is Backordered Amid High Demand and Low Parts Supply
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/the-canon-r5-ii-is-backordered-amid-high-demand-and-low-parts-supply/
Published: September 4, 2024 18:11
The Canon EOS R5 II has begun arriving to initial customers across numerous global markets, including in the United States. Demand has been high enough in Japan that shipments may be delayed by more than six months, but the situation is not necessarily so…
The Ultimate Guide To Accessory Shoe Light Meters
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/the-ultimate-guide-to-accessory-shoe-light-meters/
Published: September 4, 2024 18:05
The film photography market has been inundated with new accessory shoe light meters for the last several years. Some are revisions of previous models with lower price points and slight changes. Several are completely new and unique designs.
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Rode’s $250,000 Creator of the Year Awards Open for Entries
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/rodes-250000-creator-of-the-year-awards-open-for-entries/
Published: September 4, 2024 18:01
Rode is awarding $250,000 in prizes to top creators across 22 different categories, with one talented winner taking home $20,000 plus $30,000 worth of additional prizes.
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Becca Farsace Talks Leaving The Verge and Going Independent | The PetaPixel Podcast
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/becca-farsace-talks-leaving-the-verge-and-going-independent-the-petapixel-podcast/
Published: September 4, 2024 16:54
Last week, former video producer at The Verge Becca Farsace published a video explaining why she left that job to pursue becoming an independent creator. Since her path is the opposite of the one Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake chose, the three discuss the…
Syrian Photographer Released Following Controversial Detainment by Türkiye-Backed Military Police
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/syrian-photographer-released-following-controversial-detainment-by-turkiye-backed-military-police/
Published: September 4, 2024 16:35
A Syrian photojournalist was released by Türkiye-backed Syrian militants after a week of detention, highlighting the extreme dangers journalists face in the Middle East and the surrounding region.
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AI Video Imagines the LA Olympics in 1,000 Years’ Time
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/ai-video-imagines-the-la-olympics-in-1000-years-time/
Published: September 4, 2024 16:25
With the Paris Olympics done and dusted, the next Summer Games will be held in Los Angeles in 2028. This gave one filmmaker pause for thought: What would an L.A. Olympics look like 1,000 years in the future?
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Photographer Claims Apple Used Her Images Without Consent
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/apple-music-photographer-claims-apple-used-her-images-without-consent-lawsuit/
Published: September 4, 2024 15:57
A photographer has sued Apple after the company allegedly used her photos on the Apple Music website without her consent.
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Blazar Expands Anamorphic Remus Series With Four Full-Frame Primes
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/blazar-expands-anamorphic-remus-series-with-four-full-frame-primes/
Published: September 4, 2024 15:29
Blazar, known by videographers for its affordable anamorphic lenses, has announced a new set of Remus lenses. The Remus B set adds four new focal lengths to the collection, joining three full-frame Remus anamorphic lenses released last year and a separate…
‘Alien: Romulus’ Resurrected Late Actor Ian Holm With AI Technology
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/alien-romulus-resurrected-late-actor-ian-holm-with-ai-technology/
Published: September 4, 2024 14:48
Late Alien actor Ian Holm was brought back to life with AI technology for the new movie Alien: Romulus.
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These Up and Coming Photographers Are Creating Beautiful Work
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/these-up-and-coming-photographers-are-creating-beautiful-work-feature-shoot-emerging-awards/
Published: September 4, 2024 14:30
15 photographers have won the 2024 Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards and were exhibited in New York City.
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Pop Star Dua Lipa Launches Reusable 35mm Underwater Film Camera
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/pop-star-dua-lipa-launches-reusable-35mm-underwater-film-camera/
Published: September 4, 2024 14:20
International pop star Dua Lipa has been a film photography enthusiast for years and has launched a new 35mm underwater film camera to celebrate the tour for her latest album, Radical Optimism.
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MyFirst Camera 50 Has AI-Powered Editing Software Designed for Kids
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/myfirst-camera-50-has-ai-powered-editing-software-designed-for-kids/
Published: September 4, 2024 13:19
MyFirst has released an AI-powered camera designed for kids aged five to 12. Called the Camera 50, it offers AI-assisted photo and video editing on the device.
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GoPro Hero13 Black: Better Battery, HLG HDR, New Lenses, and ND Filters
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/gopro-hero13-black-better-battery-hlg-hdr-new-lenses-and-nd-filters/
Published: September 4, 2024 12:59
GoPro announced the new Hero13 and Hero13 Black action cameras, with the former slimming down to the smallest-ever GoPro with a screen. At the same time, the latter brings many upgrades for a more professional user including a new magnetic mount, GPS,…
Instagram Now Lets You Leave Public Comments on Stories
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/04/instagram-now-lets-you-leave-public-comments-on-stories/
Published: September 4, 2024 12:08
Instagram now allows users to leave public comments on other's Stories which will be visible to everyone for 24 hours.
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Luminar Neo’s New Fall Update Brings Major Quality-of-Life and AI Tool Improvements
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/luminar-neos-new-fall-update-brings-major-quality-of-life-and-ai-tool-improvements/
Published: September 3, 2024 22:47
Skylum has announced the latest and greatest updates coming to its flagship Luminar Neo photo editing software that features a massive improvement to the overall user experience as well as some impressive Artificial Intelligence enhancements driven by…
RED Slashes Price of Komodo and Komodo-X Cameras by up to 30%
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/red-slashes-price-of-komodo-and-komodo-x-cameras-by-up-to-30/
Published: September 3, 2024 20:44
RED, wholly owned by Nikon, has permanently cut the prices of its Komodo and Komodo-X digital cinema camera systems by up to 30%, making the cameras much more accessible for filmmakers.
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3 Legged Thing’s Camera Desk Mount System Is Made for Content Creators
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/3-legged-things-camera-desk-mount-system-is-made-for-content-creators/
Published: September 3, 2024 20:00
3 Legged Thing's new Camera Desk Mount System allows content creators to rig up their desks with camera and accessory mounts, eliminating the need for tripods for at-home shoots.
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ON1 Photo RAW 2025 Brings New AI Features and Better Color Editing
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/on1-photo-raw-2025-brings-new-ai-features-and-better-color-editing/
Published: September 3, 2024 19:50
ON1 has announced ON1 Photo RAW 2025, the next-generation version of its all-in-one photo editor.
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Blackmagic’s Affordable Pyxis 6K Full-Frame Camera Shines in Test Footage
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/blackmagics-affordable-pyxis-6k-full-frame-camera-shines-in-test-footage/
Published: September 3, 2024 17:36
Cinematographer Patrick O'Sullivan put the upcoming Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera through the paces for a commercial shoot, showing that the camera, which Blackmagic Design calls "the world's most riggable full frame digital film camera," is capable of…
New Photos Show Titanic’s Iconic Bow Collapsing
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/new-photos-show-titanics-iconic-bow-collapsing/
Published: September 3, 2024 16:26
An underwater drone that recently ventured down to the Titanic wreck in the Atlantic Ocean has captured photos showing the ship's bow collapsing.
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Canva Jacks Up Some Subscription Prices by 300% Ahead of Expected IPO
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/canva-jacks-up-some-subscription-prices-by-300-ahead-of-expected-ipo/
Published: September 3, 2024 16:00
With great technology comes great power. And apparently, so too comes significant price hikes. The price of some of Canva's subscriptions is slated to increase by around 300%.
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Judge Rules Social Media Companies Aren’t Obligated to Block ‘Harmful’ Content for Teens
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/judge-rules-social-media-companies-arent-obligated-to-block-harmful-content-for-teens/
Published: September 3, 2024 15:49
A federal judge has ruled that social media companies can't be forced to block certain types of "harmful" content from teens.
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Yellowstone Park Officials Warn Photographers To Stay Away From Elk
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/yellowstone-national-park-officials-warn-photographers-to-stay-away-from-elk-mating-season/
Published: September 3, 2024 15:43
Yellowstone Park officials have warned photographers and tourists to stay away from elk and to use zoom when taking pictures of the animals.
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Major AI Image Dataset is Back Online After Being Pulled Over CSAM
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/major-ai-image-dataset-is-back-online-after-being-pulled-over-csam-laion-5b/
Published: September 3, 2024 15:33
The open-source LAION-5B dataset used to train AI image generators has been re-released after it was pulled last year when child sex abuse material (CSAM) was discovered among the billions of pictures.
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AI and Multispectral Sensors Could Solve Photography’s Skin Tone Problem
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/ai-and-multispectral-sensors-could-solve-photographys-skin-tone-problem/
Published: September 3, 2024 14:33
Inaccurate skin tones have been an issue in photography for as long as photography has existed. Even as camera technology has improved by leaps and bounds, skin tone issues persist. Two technology companies may solve the problem once and for all, albeit…
Man Allegedly Filmed Kids at Disney World With GoPro to Make AI Child Porn Images
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/man-allegedly-filmed-kids-at-disney-world-with-gopro-to-make-ai-child-porn-images/
Published: September 3, 2024 14:05
An alleged pedophile was arrested after he used a GoPro to film kids at Disney World in order to create thousands of AI child abuse images.
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The Trump Campaign Went on an AI Image Spree Over the Labor Day Weekend
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/the-trump-campaign-went-on-an-ai-image-spree-over-the-labor-day-weekend-donald-kamala-harris/
Published: September 3, 2024 13:26
Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has posted a series of AI images over the Labor Day weekend, leaning on the technology to drive home his message to voters.
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Peak Design Launches ‘Outdoor Line’ Backpacks and Slings for Adventurous Photographers
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/peak-design-launches-outdoor-line-backpacks-and-slings-for-adventurous-photographers/
Published: September 3, 2024 13:01
For years, photographers have clamored for Peak Design to make a backpack purpose-built for outdoor adventures. Their calls have been answered, and the Peak Design Outdoor Line has arrived, with the company calling it its most anticipated soft-goods…
George Clooney Helps Fallen Photographer and Then Goes Behind Camera
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/george-clooney-amal-clooney-wolfs-helps-fallen-photographer-at-venice-film-festival/
Published: September 3, 2024 12:58
George Clooney came to the rescue of a fallen photographer at the Venice Film Festival and then tried his hand at red carpet photography.
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Scientists Photograph Rare Deep Sea Species Including a ‘Casper Octopus’ and ‘Spaghetti Monsters’
https://petapixel.com/2024/09/03/scientists-photograph-rare-deep-sea-species-including-a-casper-octopus-and-spaghetti-monsters/
Published: September 3, 2024 12:04
Scientists have photographed 20 never-before-seen species that were discovered during a deep sea expedition and captured the first-ever footage of a rare squid.
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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ‘1966’ Review: A Clone With Genuine Soul
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/31/light-lens-lab-50mm-f-1-2-1966-review-a-clone-with-genuine-soul/
Published: August 31, 2024 14:01
Light Lens Lab recreates classic optics with a passion for sharing the experience of vintage glass with the masses. There is a previous review of the 50mm f/1.2 "1966" on PetaPixel I encourage you to read, but I wanted to speak about my own experience…
The Dockcase Magsafe M.2 is an SSD Enclosure for iPhone Filmmakers
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/the-dockcase-magsafe-m2-is-an-ssd-enclosure-for-iphone-filmmakers/
Published: August 30, 2024 19:54
Dockcase announced a new $79.99 MagSafe Solid State Drive enclosure for smartphone filmmakers that can connect to the back of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max magnetically and feed a USB cable along the back to unlock all of the recording modes the handheld…
MySpace CEO: Facebook Didn’t Kill MySpace, Google Did – For Music
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/myspace-ceo-facebook-didnt-kill-myspace-google-did-for-music/
Published: August 30, 2024 17:43
MySpace, once the biggest social network on Earth, faded into obscurity after Facebook took the world by storm. That's the widely held belief, anyway. But according to CEO Tim Vanderhook of Viant, the company that bought MySpace in 2011, that's not what…
You’ve Never Seen a Star Cluster Quite Like This Before
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/youve-never-seen-a-star-cluster-quite-like-this-before/
Published: August 30, 2024 17:12
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is about 210,000 light-years away. The SMC is one of the Milky Way galaxy's nearest neighbors and is one of its "satellite" galaxies. Inside the SMC is a star cluster, NGC 346, and it is one of the most beautiful cosmic…
Lexar Made a Sleek New SSD But Odds Are High You Can’t Buy It
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/lexar-made-a-sleek-new-ssd-but-odds-are-high-you-cant-buy-it/
Published: August 30, 2024 16:35
Lexar announced the E6P Portable SSD on its YouTube channel, and it is ultra-slim, rugged, and appealing for creators on the go. However, it probably won't be available for most PetaPixel readers, which is a shame.
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V-Flat World’s Aqua Tray Lets You Easily Create Water Scenes in a Studio
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/v-flat-worlds-aqua-tray-lets-you-easily-create-water-scenes-in-a-studio/
Published: August 30, 2024 15:49
V-Flat World announced the Aqua Tray, a shallow and transparent acrylic tray that lets studio photographers easily use water as a prop. It is, basically, a shallow plastic bucket, but it does take the guesswork out of trying to build a custom solution.…
Manufacturers Were Unprepared for the Point And Shoot Camera Revival
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/manufacturers-were-unprepared-for-the-point-and-shoot-camera-revival/
Published: August 30, 2024 15:44
Point-and-shoot cameras are having a moment right now, but many now-popular models have been long forgotten by manufacturers. Cameras are selling with high markups on eBay and used marketplaces, and the latest generation of pocketable compact models from…
Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Review: Back to Basics
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/fujifilm-instax-wide-400-review-back-to-basics/
Published: August 30, 2024 14:01
Fujifilm Instax instant film brings in a huge amount of income to its imaging division and is a cornerstone of Fujifilm's dominance in the analog arena. With that much popularity, it's odd that we've had to wait so long for a new entry in the Wide series.…
Scientists Discovered a Way to Make Your Batteries Survive Way Longer
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/scientists-discovered-a-way-to-make-your-batteries-survive-way-longer/
Published: August 30, 2024 13:53
Scientists at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center in Menlo Park, California, have found a surprising way to improve lithium-ion battery lifespan by 50%.
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Spectacular Camera Trap Photo of Mountain Lion Shows Downtown LA Behind
https://petapixel.com/2024/08/30/spectular-camera-trap-photo-of-mountain-lion-with-downtown-la-behind-cougar-verdugos/
Published: August 30, 2024 12:27
A photographer has captured a spectacular picture of a mountain lion in the Verdugo Hills with downtown Los Angeles sparking behind it.
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