Another Facebook quiz could have stolen data under the guise of research
CubeYou is now being accused of using Facebook user data for marketing purposes from an app that told users the information would be used for academic research only.
Live-streaming arrives on Vimeo’s subscription service
Creatives using Vimeo's option to monetize through subscriptions can now go live with fans. The change is part of Vimeo's acquisition of Livestream.
Sony’s new PXW-Z280 uses three sensors for 4K at 60 frames per second
Sony unleashed a slew of new high-end cameras during the NAB Show, including the PXW-Z280, the PXW-Z190, and the FS5 II.
9 things you need to know about the Russian social media election ads
Facebook, Twitter, and Google have testified before Congress on multiple occasions on the Russian social media election ads. Now Tumblr has identified Russian-linked accounts.
Lomography’s Neptune lens system now goes as wide as 15mm
The Lomography Neptune is now four lenses in one modular system, thanks to a new 15mm, f/3.5 front lens named Naiad.
Social Feed: Fake tweets, more Facebook Stories, and required hashtags
In this week's social feed news, find out how Twitter is managing (or not managing) hoaxes, why Snapchat is getting sued, and which network may require hashtags.
Photo FOMO: Sad camera stats, a free studio, and a splash photography tool
Time for Photo FOMO -- see how far camera sales have dropped, how to rent a free studio and how to win a free photography trip.
JVC’s new 4K video cameras allow smartphone-controlled live graphics
JVC's latest pro 4K video cameras allow for controlling graphics during a live-stream, including sports scores, with a smartphone, not a switcher.
Olympus brings modern 4K video to a retro design with the PEN E-PL9
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 may be one of the company's more budget-friendly mirrorless, but that doesn't mean the camera is skipping out on 4K video.
9 things to know about Facebook privacy and Cambridge Analytica
Cambridge Analytica's use of purchased data mined from a third-party app is drawing scrutiny to Facebook's privacy practices. So what should users know about the mess that follows?
Facebook spells out data use from mouse clicks to metadata in policy update
Facebook's updated privacy policy isn't adding more data collection -- but it is spelling out what the network collects with more clarity.
Facebook’s new fake news tool is partially powered by Wikipedia
How do you present objective information about a news source? Crowdsource it. That's why Facebook is using Wikipedia entries in a new fake news tool.
Should fake news be illegal? Malaysia could be among the first to penalize it
Should fake news be government regulated? Malaysia may be among the first to do so if a bill passes the senate as expected.
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.
Messenger goes immersive with new 360 photo compatibility
Now, you can share that immersive scene with just your closest friend. Messenger now supports 360 photos, including both smartphone shots and files from a 360 camera.
Premiere Pro can now automatically match color using artificial intelligence
Tired of spending so much time color correcting? AI makes it possible in a few clicks with an Adobe Premiere Pro update.
Kickstarter: Gnarbox 2.0 offers automated media backups without a smartphone
With a crowdfunding campaign launching today, the second-generation Gnarbox promises completely automated, on-location backups without the need for a computer or even a smartphone.
Lightroom’s overhauled camera profiles make your RAW photos pop
After ten years, the Adobe Standard camera profile is being updated with the more contrasty Adobe Color -- and a host of other new RAW profiles are joining it, which will help your images look better straight out of the camera.
Facebook apologizes after a glitch saved discarded webcam videos
Facebook found a bug that saved discarded draft videos shot on the platform with a webcam, but says those videos will be deleted from the platform's data.
Social Feed: Self-destructing friend requests, skip to good parts in live video
Facebook friend requests may soon not stick around long, while Twitter's latest tool fast-forwards to the best part of the live video.
Snapchat hides a million Easter eggs on the Snap Map in a geocaching game
What are you waiting for? Snapchat wants users to compete with friends in a virtual Easter egg hunt on the Snap Map.
Photo FOMO: Faster A.I. photo edits, smooth rolling bags, and ‘Kodachrome’
Adobe is working to make AI work faster, new photo bags range from smooth rollers to waist belts, and a new Netflix flick featuring a film photographer.
Facebook is on a fake-finding campaign before the next election
Facebook is working to spot the fakes before the mid-term elections in the U.S. The platform shared an update today on progress made since the investigation into the IRA.
7 hidden Snapchat features for chatting with friends
Gesture-based controls may be fast, but they can also leave features hiding. Here are seven hidden Snapchat features you may not have discovered yet.
Facebook is ditching a major data source and limiting third-party app access
The Cambridge Analaytica saga continues as Facebook announces the platform will no longer use data collected from outside companies for ads.
Just call me hero: GoPro tempts the budget crowd with the simplified $199 Hero
It's easier than ever to enter the GoPro Hero family thanks to a new, $199 action camera that's simply called the Hero. The camera lacks 4K, but looks similar to the Hero6 Black, with a waterproof body and built-in touchscreen..
The ‘fastest lens in the world’ is bringing an f/0.95 aperture to more mounts
The Meyer Optik Nocturnus 50/f0.95 III is getting a third-generation refresh that brings the bright lens to more mounts.
Canon brings full frame to the Hollywood level with its new cinema camera
Ahead of NAB 2018, Canon announced a full frame, $33K cinema camera for pros and broadcasters, the Canon EOS C700 FF.
Facebook says it will demystify data collection with a privacy settings overhaul
Facebook is working to make sure users understand just what data the platform collects, starting with new shortcuts, data tools, and more transparent policies.
A Nikon company made a robotic camera operator that uses A.I. to track athletes
Mark Roberts Motion Control, a broadcast robotic camera company now owned by Nikon, just launched a new robotic camera system that can automatically track athletes thanks to artificial intelligence.
Lytro is calling it quits, but says light field tech will live on
The company behind the original light field camera is shutting down. Lytro announced today that the company is winding down.
