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Hands off: Adobe Elements 2018 has new tools that automate photo and video editing

Adobe Elements 2018 gets a boost with new edits including an auto select for photos and auto trim for videos.
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LensRentals review

LensRentals makes it easy to get the gear for that shoot with a wide selection, easy ordering and excellent customer service.
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Nikon D850 Review

Our Nikon D850 review discovers a DSLR camera that doesn’t force photographers to choose between resolution or speed.
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Snapchat just launched AR artwork in nine locations

Snap Inc. today launched augmented reality SNapchat art lenses that allow viewers to see virtual art placed in the real world.
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Revolcam mixes light and lens in a $29 five-in-one smartphone photo accessory

The Revolcam uses a rotating three-lens system, but also features a detachable LED light and selfie mirror too.
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Turn your ride into a Google Street View with the Insta360 Pro

Google just placed their Street View Ready stamp of approval on the Insta360 Pro for the car mount category.
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Uploading those 4K videos just got faster (sort of) on Google Photos

Bad connection? Google Photos for Android uploads a lower resolution video, replacing it with a full resolution file once Wi-Fi is available.
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Finally, AR can help photographers and videographers plan that shoot

Using augmented reality, Blocker can help videographers and photographers visualize their shots from angle to lighting.
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Sponsored Snapchat World Lenses bring brand characters to augmented reality

Brands can now bring their characters to "life" using new sponsored augmented reality Snapchat World Lenses.
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Vitec Photographic partners with Sony to offer a line of tripods and accessories

A new agreement will lead to Sony tripods designed specifically for the company's interchangeable lens cameras.
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The Panasonic GH5 can now record HDR video, thanks to latest firmware update

A Panasonic GH5 firmware update is promising better autofocus, HDR video, faster 6K and 4K photo burst recording and more.
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Custom fonts in Photoshop? The feature is coming soon with variable typography

An upcoming version of Photoshop will allow users to adjust the width, weight, and slant of fonts, creating Photoshop custom fonts.
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French Photoshop law prompts new stock-image guidelines from Getty

To make it easy for users in France to comply with a new law, Getty bans altered body images in all stock photography.
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GoPro to launch new products on September 28 — here’s how to watch

GoPro is confirming the Hero6 is coming this year. A leaked photo of the Hero6 Black packaging shows 4K60 video recording capability.
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Say it with stickers — Giphy Stickers expands to more apps and even websites

Giphy Stickers is now accessible on web pages for stickering fun, along with a new search engine inspired by the GIF search.
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From gravity effects to sweaty palms, watch the Nikon Small World video winners

The results of the annual Nikon Small World in Motion are in, and the list of videos is both artistic and scientific.
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Instagram comments can now be limited to just followers for public accounts

Instagram comments can now be limited to just followers with a new tool designed to curb offensive comments.
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Bellroy wallet-inspired bags are designed to carry tech without the bulk

Bellroy just launched its first set of bags. The Bellroy bags series is designed to carry laptops and other gear without the bulk.
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Homeland Security will soon consider social media on every visa application

A Privacy Act of 1974 update means social media and search history data is collected on every applicant for U.S. immigration.
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Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Review

Corel’s budget-friendly photo editor is getting a simpler interface for newbies and more speed for pros. In fact, Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 is based largely on user requests.
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The Instagram user count is on pace to hit a billion in 2018

Instagram user count is continuing to grow at a rate of about 100 million monthly active users every four months.
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Vimeo now offers live video, plans improved service via Livestream acquisition

Vimeo Live is now available for ad-free live-streaming -- but it's only going to expand as the company finalizes Livestream acquisition.
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Just swipe to swap out that cloudy sky for a sunset in latest Snapchat update

Need to add pizzazz to your outdoor Snaps? Users can automatically swap out the sky for a more interesting one with Snapchat sky filters.
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Camera accessory company Vitec expands with acquisition of Lowepro, Joby

Brands Lowepro and Joby are now part of Vitec, the company that also owns Manfrotto, Gitzo and several other photo accessory brands.

Film camera company Yashica is back — with a smartphone lens and an upcoming camera

Classic film camera company Yashica is back -- the brand just launched a universal, 2-in-1 smartphone lens.
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DJI says most drones already have the hardware to support a safety system

With built-in obstacle avoidance technology for drone safety, DJI says most drones already have the hardware to safely navigate the skies.
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Canon wants fans to choose their own camera angle in this slick new VR system

Canon is working on a VR system for sports fans where the viewer chooses the camera angle, called the Free Viewpoint Video System.
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Chroma keying and layering comes to mobile video editing with Videoleap

Videoleap is promising more advanced features inside a mobile editor, including chroma key, keyframe animations, and layers.
DJI Osmo+ Gimbal Review

DJI Osmo+ Gimbal Review

Our DJI Osmo+ Gimbal review takes a look at the first handheld gimbal to use an optical zoom.
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Kodak Moment’s chatbot suggests the best Facebook photos for printing

The new Kodak Moments chatbot suggests Facebook photos to print, while a similar AI-powered feature is also in the updated app.
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Facebook used a screenshot of a death threat to promote Instagram

Facebook algorithms choose the most engaging Instagram posts to promote the network -- which accidentally promoted this death threat.
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Stream yourself in a virtual costume with Instagram’s new live face filters

Instagram's augmented reality face filters are now available in real time. The live face filters began rolling out today.
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Swap from Facebook to Instagram without navigating back to that home screen

Tired of navigating between Facebook and Instagram? The process is getting a bit simpler with a minor update to the Facebook menu.
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Got bokeh? The classically inspired Biotar 58 has 17 aperture blades

No other modern lens has 17 aperture blades -- which is why the Oprema Biotar 58 is promising incredible bokeh.