Future SD cards could be as fast as an SSD — and hold more than your hard drive
High speed, high capacity card seekers, rejoice -- the SD Association has announced two new card formats. SD Express is designed for top speeds up to 980 megabytes per second, while the SD Ultra Capacity is designed to hold anywhere between 2 TB and 128 TB, which is enough to stash millions of photos.
What kind of data leak are you? Hacker says Facebook quizzes still leak data
Cambridge Analytica all started with a personality quiz app -- and after 200 other apps have been suspended, a hacker has found a quiz platform with 120 million users that could have exposed user data. Facebook quizzes are still tracking user data -- and probably not worth the risk.
Facebook helps you filter out unwanted news posts — but only temporarily
Facebook is turning that beloved snooze on your alarm clock into a tool to temporarily block both friends and, now, keywords. Facebook is testing a keyword snooze that keeps specific keywords out of your News Feed for 30 days, after launching a test of the friend snooze earlier this year.
Sony unleashes 400mm f/2.8 telephoto beast for mirrorless cameras — at a cost
Sony mirrorless shooters will soon finally have access to the company's first super telephoto wide aperture lens with the new Sony FE 400mm F/2.8 GM OSS. The lens offers better balance and a lighter weight compared to other 400mm lenses, Sony says, while also housing two autofocus motors to keep up with the a9.
Samsung’s redesigned smartphone camera snaps better in low light
The new Samsung ISOCELL Plus sensors for smartphone cameras can take better low-light shots with improved color. The reason? A new material developed by Fujifilm that's essential to the improved design. Here's how the sensors coming soon to Samsung smartphones can snap better photos.
Upcoming dual-lens smartphones could have more 3D for less cash with Lucid
LucidCam uses two lenses to capture 3D video -- and some of the same software behind that camera is coming to smartphones. Lucid is now integrating its software into mobile devices, a move that the company says will bring more 3D features to more devices, without requiring a depth sensor.
U.S. Customs says biometric entry and exit is coming first to this airport
While around a dozen airlines in the U.S. are testing biometric boarding and exit on international flights, a new agreement has the Orlando International Airport slated to be the first U.S. airport to use the technology for both entry and exits. The airport is working to implement the system using facial recognition.
Photo FOMO: This retro-inspired instant camera has swappable lenses, $69 price
In this week's Photo FOMO, two Kickstarter projects could bring unique film options to the market, while Samyang and Manfrotto launched new accessories. The Lomography Diana Instant Square has swappable lenses and creative modes, while the Pixl-latr aims to simplify the process of digitizing negatives.
Want to find out which viral photos were Photoshopped? So does Adobe
Choosing whether or not to believe that "news" photo you spot in your feed can take some detective work -- but Adobe is working to train an A.I. program to spot a fake photo in a few seconds. The program looks for images with deletions or with objects copied from that photo or another photo using color and noise.
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.
Would you pay to join a Group? Facebook takes subscriptions for a spin
After launching Facebook Watch subscriptions, Facebook is also testing a paid subscription for Groups. The tool would allow Group administrators to charge for exclusive content, while a portion of the group remains free, Facebook says. The subscription tools are only rolling out to a few groups as a test.
Instagram’s IGTV is a new Stories-like home for vertical long-form videos
After Facebook Watch, Instagram is launching its own video portal -- but it looks nothing like the usual online video viewer. Instead, Instagram IGTV is mobile-first, which means vertical video and a Stories-like interface. The launch comes as Instagram hits the one billion user milestone.
Loupedeck+ brings improved hardware controls to Lightroom — and Aurora
The new Loupedeck+ builds on the original with mechanical keys, new customization options, and support for Skylum Aurora HDR, taking the hardware control console beyond Lightroom for the first time. Even with all the improvements, the second-generation console is also available at a lower price.
New trivia game shows and video polls on Facebook turn viewers into participants
Move over, Vanna White. Facebook's latest video tool lets creators ask trivia questions and boot out viewers who get a wrong answer. The tool is designed to create interactive game show videos on Live. The tool launches alongside video polls, video subscriptions, and other video-focused tools.
Facebook wants to literally open your eyes with A.I. that fixes blinks in photos
Facebook wants to make sure that A.I.-edited photo you share actually looks like you. While earlier research can fix an eye blink by painting in a new eye that's not your own, Facebook researchers just created an A.I. that fixes the blink using a reference image of your own eyes.
Brother launches Work Smart series of compact, connected printers for home
Looking for a smartphone connected printer that's under three figures? The Brother Work Smart series has four inkjet printers with a built-in scanner that all include Wi-Fi and start at $80. The new series is designed for homes and home offices with a more compact design than previous printers.
Alexa, order room service: Amazon brings its voice assistant to hotels
Travelers may soon be able to skip the call down to the front desk and just ask Alexa to send up amenities, order room service, or book a spa appointment. Alexa for Hospitality is an Amazon Echo designed specifically for hotels and other travel destinations, with custom travel-based skills.
Go viral faster with Project Rush, Adobe’s upcoming social-first video editor
Designed for social media videos, Adobe Project Rush is an editing program that syncs across mobile and desktop devices. The new app doesn't replace Premiere Pro, but serves as an easier entry point into video editing for YouTubers, vloggers, and other social media content creators.
Lightroom CC gets synced presets on mobile and batch editing on desktop
Lightroom CC is designed for photo editing anywhere and the latest update is making that even more true with the ability to sync presets across devices and even create them on mobile. Desktop users can also now batch edit photos, with the ability to paste settings to multiple images at once.
Adobe Scan can now automatically turn business cards into phone contacts
Tired of physically tapping out new phone numbers? Adobe Scan will now convert snapshots of business cards into phone contacts using artificial intelligence and text recognition. The update also comes with new Adobe-powered PDF tools inside Microsoft 365 and new integrations for Adobe Sign.
Canon’s new large sensor is too big for you, but not for scientists
Think medium format digital is big? A CMOS sensor that's almost 40 times larger than a full- frame sensor has been used to capture meteors that researchers couldn't previously spot. The Canon sensor can shoot at 60 fps with only the light of a full moon and measures 7.8 inches on each side.
The Leica C-Lux mixes classic design with a modern zoom
Leica's classic style meshes with a large sensor, big zoom compact in the new Leica C-Lux camera. The camera sports a 15x zoom lens, one-inch sensor, and a classic Leica design. But the Cl-Lux isn't the only camera Leica announced today -- the M10 gets the first special edition treatment inspired by Zagato's Italian car designs.
Photo FOMO: A working Lego camera, and a box that gives cameras sweet moves
Trying to keep up with the latest photo industry news? In this week's Photo FOMO, see how a photographer built a film camera out of Lego bricks. Fujifilm launches some firmware but not others. And in crowdfunding, a little camera motion box with sweet moves and an upgraded neutral density filter.
A.I.-powered 3D 360 Detu Max camera reads like a list of photo buzzwords
3D, 360, AI, HDR, RAW -- the Detu Max appears to cram quite a few features inside an eight-lens 360 camera. The pro-focused camera uses artificial intelligence to allow for object tracking and high-resolution stitches. The Detu Max is funding on Kickstarter, and reached the campaign goal in ten minutes.
Nikon developing a 500mm super telephoto with compact Fresnel design
Nikon will launch a new 500mm telephoto lens that's smaller than current options thanks to what's called a Phase Fresnel design. The Phase Fresnel adds a PF to that alphabet soup of lens naming, but it also makes the lens lighter than other 500mms. Nikon will announce pricing and details later this year.
Twitter’s Happening Now, Explore are about to get more personal
In a post sharing a number of different changes coming to the platform over the next few months, Twitter is working to make the experience more tailored to each user's interests. The personalized news will be coming to the Happening Now Section, as well as notifications and a tab inside Explore. Moments is also getting a more Twitter-like redesign.
Lowepro shelves the traditional camera backpack design in favor of versatility
The new Lowepro FreeLine BP 350 AW isn't your typical camera backpack. Instead of compartmentalizing gear, the FreeLine uses a padded shelving system that allows for faster customization of the interior. Switch from setups to cameras to bringing along drones, 360 cameras, and stabilizers.
Facebook is messing with your memories as On This Day gets refreshed
Goodbye On This Day, hello Facebook Memories. Facebook's popular throwback feature is getting a refresh along with a new name as the three-year-old On This Day feature becomes Memories. The update brings more organization to those social throwbacks while keeping several features intact.
This odd-looking accessory converts traditional film cameras to instant film
Think instant film cameras have to be basic fixed lens cameras? The Instant Magny 35 converts a 135 SLR or rangefinder camera to Fujifilm Instax Film. Using a trick of mirrors, the back captures the image on instant film instead of a roll -- but there's a catch. The Instant Magny 35 is now funding on Kickstarter.
Reddit is rolling out video ads — and yes, they autoplay
Brace yourselves, Redditors -- video ads are coming to the platform beginning next week. The video ads autoplay in the card view, made possible by native video hosting and Reddit's new design. The new ad format is launching next week with select partners, while the rest of the advertisers will have access shortly.
Having regrets? Snapchat adds a tool to delete messages
Snapchat users can now take back what they just said with a new Clear Chats tool. The hidden tool allows users to delete messages, both read and unread, in any chat. The update comes as the company's camera glasses launch on Amazon, ending exclusive availability through the manufacturer's website.
Photo FOMO: Peak Design says failure is unacceptable; color film aged like wine
In the latest photo industry news, PeakDesign is launching an update that's free for some users because of some anchor failures. Lomography has some new 120mm aged film. Stock photography company Stocksy is open to new contributors while Shutterstock has a new deal for 4K drone video.
Canon tackles flare with new 70-200mm f/2.8, adds serious stabilization to f/4
The newest Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS IIIÂ USM is all about cutting down flare and ghosting in tough lighting with a new type of coating for the lens' third generation. The more budget-friendly f/4 IS II adds even more stabilization along with closer focusing specs. Both lenses are slated for a summer release.