The PicsArt app now lets you paint with stickers and patterns
A new PicsArt brush tool allows users to paint with patterns and stickers as well as the old standby straight and dotted lines.
Despite good intent, sharing a child abuse video could land you in trouble
Police are investigating the origins of a video shared on Facebook that asks users to share the content in order to find the perpetrator. The problem? Sharing is distributing child pornography and could lead to legal charges (and computer viruses).
Samsung’s new sensor mixes hardware and software, enabling cheaper dual cameras
Dual camera smartphones are expensive because the cameras are expensive to implement -- but Samsung is working to change that by packaging both the hardware and necessary software together.
Painter Essentials 6 brings traditional paints to a faster digital canvas
Corel Painter Essentials 6 mimicks the real medium without the mess -- but the latest version brings faster performance, new tools, and an enhanced interface.
Snapchat redesign adds colorful text, while all users can mute specific chats
All Snapchat users have a new Do Not Disturb option while users with access to the big re-design will soon have more text options.
Google unlocks the Pixel 2’s HDR+ skills in third-party apps like Instagram
The Google Pixel 2 HDR+ capabilities will soon extend to third-party apps with the activation of the existing Pixel Visual Chip.
Get a drone’s-eye view with these images from Skypixel’s photo contest
Ready to see the world from a new angle? The Skypixel drone photo contest is the largest of its kind and just unveiled the 2017 winners.
Social (Net)Work: What can A.I. catch — and where does it fail miserably?
In social media moderation, what tasks can artificial intelligence handle, and which ones are best left up to humans?
Got A.I? Facial recognition now works on cows, with goal of better milk
Using facial recognition, dairy farmers could monitor their herds' health using just cameras and computers.
Advertisers can soon slide three images inside Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories ads are expanding from one slot inside your Stories reel to up to three, Instagram announced on Thursday.
You can now buy that dancing hot dog plush toy from the Snapchat Store
A new Snapchat Store creates a shoppable Stories-like format that allows users to swipe up to buy, tap to see the next product, or tap and hold to send to a friend.
This slick new 360 format choreographs the video with the viewer’s movements
Want to create a 360 video that ensures the viewer is looking in the right direction at the peak of the action? PanoMoments is a new 360 video format that is similar to a living photo, but actually works based on the viewer's movement in the immersive scene.
Instagram Stories now has an option to add photo-free text with Type Mode
Instagram Stories now has an option that doesn't require a photo with Type Mode. The tool allows users to type on a colored background.
Twitter now estimates that 1.4M users interacted with fake Russian posts
Twitter users who interacted with a post from the so-called Internet Research Agency behind the Russian propaganda during the U.S. election now number around 1.4 million.
Facebook use has already dropped 50 million hours — but no biggie, it says
With only the first few news feed changes that hit before the end of 2017, Facebook use is already decreasing. Ad revenue, however, is increasing.
Color correct and protect the DJI Mavic Air with new accessories from PolarPro
Got DJI's latest compact drone? PolarPro is launching new DJI Mavic Air accessories, including lens filters, cases and platforms for handheld shooting.
GoPro Plus subscription service lets you replace a broken camera at reduced cost
GoPro Plus subscriptions now include both free cloud storage and "no questions asked" replacements for damaged cameras.
With a selfie, Bitmoji Deluxe makes avatars look more like you
The Bitmoji app is getting more customization options -- and now you can use a selfie for easy reference. The update brings additional feature options and an updated interface.
#Earlygram? Hootsuite adds Instagram scheduling for business accounts
Hootsuite users can now schedule posts on Instagram, a feature the photo sharing platform previously prevented. Scheduling will be limited to business profiles, however.
Don’t buy your kids a camera, let them build one with the Kano Camera Kit
After a successful DIY laptop, a London-based company is close to launching a new DIY Kano camera kit for kids.
Facebook’s latest news feed change prioritizes what’s going on nearby
The Facebook news feed is about to get more local news as part of the company's ongoing effort to make sure time on Facebook is time well spent.
Airbnb wants you to explore the sea from a yellow submarine in contest
This Airbnb contest doesn't quite have you living in a yellow submarine -- but guests will explore in one through a stay hosted by documentary Blue Planet II's producer.
Shake, rattle, and repair: Sony offers free fix for loose hot shoe on a9 camera
Hearing a bit of a rattle on your Sony a9? The company is offering free repairs for cameras with certain serial numbers because a loose hot shoe can cause a rattle.
Twitter’s #BrandBowl puts Super Bowl ads in their own game
Fans that love the Super Bowl commercials just as much as the game could have a new place to look for creative advertising: Twitter's #BrandBowl.
While prepping for new Privacy Center, Facebook shares how data is handled
Facebook privacy settings will get a makeover with a new Privacy Center later this year, but in the meantime, Facebook is working to educate users on privacy control options.
Will Twitter be the next network to focus on camera integration?
Twitter takes a few more taps to access the camera than the apps for Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram -- but a leak suggests Twitter is working on changing that.
Pro photographers teach Google Clips when (and when not) to take a photo
Google Clips presses the shutter button for you -- so how does it know when to take a picture? A Google blog post offers insight into the lifelogging camera's software.
Adobe is giving away free software for schools to foster creative problem-solving
Schools and universities can soon access Adobe Spark Premium software, normally $10 a month, for free. Adobe will also update their licensing across the Creative Cloud for more accessibility for students.
Snapchat update abandons that white border on uploaded Stories photos
Didn't shoot that photo inside of Snapchat? Snapchat will no longer add that white border on images uploaded from the Camera Roll.
Facebook’s translation methods are faster — including at catching violations
Facebook is both speeding up translations and expanding efforts to catch policy violators with a new artificially intelligent program that works across multiple languages by using multilingual embedding.
Twitter is using A.I. to ditch those awful auto-cropped photos
The Twitter auto-crop feature that keeps images in your feed looking consistent is getting better at determining where to crop. Twitter is now rolling out new auto-crop software using a neural network.
Listening to one artist on YouTube could get simpler with Official Artist Channels
YouTube is combining multiple artist channels under a single Official Artist Channel, a move designed to simplify listening for viewers and expand reach for musicians.