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Change the composition after you shoot? Computational zoom makes it possible

Think composition can't change in post outside of a simple crop? Computational zoom not only makes it possible, but expands the possibilities.
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Facebook is now making it easier to spot a fake — before even clicking that link

Facebook Related Articles could prevent users from sharing fake news without reading with recommendations before the click.
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Awesome volcanic lightning shot crowns NatGeo Travel Photographer of the Year

National Geographic just crowned the winners of the Travel Photographer of the Year -- and the gallery is stunning.
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest attracts out-of-this-world images

When photographers explore the final frontier for the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest, the sky is literally the limit.
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Photo industry turnaround? Image sensors propel Sony to record profits

Sony's latest financials offer hope for photographers concerned with the industries decline, with high image sensor sales.
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Google and MIT’s automatic photo software can edit your shots before you take them

Future Google smartphones could skip the editing with automatic photo software, applied before the image is even taken.
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Olympus Tough TG-5 review

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YouTube will penalize extremist videos that don’t qualify for removal

YouTube extremist videos that don't qualify for removal will still be penalized with no likes, comments or recommended videos.
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Leica TL2 update fixes flaw that had potential to leave camera useless

Pairing the Leica TL2 with the external viewfinder before downloading the update could leave the TL2 useless.
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Searching on Pinterest takes one less tap with the latest update

Searching on Pinterest just got easier? That's because the search icon is now in the home feed for faster access to search tools.
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DJI investigates Spark drone after users report fly-aways and unexplained crashes

A handful of DJI Spark users have reported unexplained fly-aways and crashes, prompting the company to investigate.
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Politicians can’t block users on social media, federal judge rules

Preventing someone from speaking their mind on a politician's social media page is a violation of the First Amendment, a judge ruled.
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With new public privacy setting, Facebook Stories not just for friends anymore

Stories aren't just for friends -- Facebook profiles that allow public followers can now make their Stories public.
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Pinterest becoming an online spam board? Here's how to block someone on Pinterest

Are other Pinterest users sending you spam? Here's how to block someone on Pinterest, along with an explainer on what blocking really does.
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Is Facebook's free internet service really helpful? Study suggests several flaws

A new study suggests Facebook's Free Basics flaws include limited language support and even violating net neutrality.
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AI helps judges select top images for EyeEm contest from 590,000 entries

The same tech that recommends which photos to upload helped EyeEm Photography Awards judges select the finalists.
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For the first time in over a year, Twitter’s monthly active users haven’t increased

While Twitter's monthly active users hasn't changed since the spring, the latest reports suggest the company is growing financially.
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Sony A7S II shoots stunning footage of Earth at night from the ISS

The low-light capability of the Sony A7S II is allowing for some stunning shots of Earth at night, now that the camera is aboard the ISS.
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GoPro app automatically edits your adventures into easily shareable videos

Editing that POV footage down to something short and shareable is now simpler with the GoPro QuikStories feature.
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Nikon to give out $100K in photography scholarships to celebrate 100 years

Nikon is continuing its celebration of 100 years with a new Nikon photography scholarships of $10,000 awarded to ten photographers.
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Multicolored font compatibility to simplify graphics creation in Illustrator

Adobe is currently building support for multi-colored fonts or OpenType SVG fonts into the next version of Illustrator.
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LinkedIn to permit website owners to view anonymized visitor profile data

Businesses can see which industry their website visitors work in with a new LinkedIn Website Demographics using demographic data.
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Now you can create fancy GIFs app-free with Giphy’s online GIF Maker

Want to make a quick GIF? The task no longer requires downloading an app with a new online option: GIF Maker.
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This Voigtlander 65mm is classically inspired but designed for modern cameras

Inspired from a 1900s lens, the Voigtlander Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm is designed to minimize chromatic aberration.
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Stealing content on Facebook could get harder with the acquisition of Source3

Swiping videos and other intellectual property on Facebook could get harder as Facebook adds the start-up Source3 to their team.
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Nikon confirms the D850 DSLR is in development, but details are scarce

The Nikon D850 doesn't have full specifications or a release date yet, but the company just confirmed the camera is in development.
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Download those memories, photo-scanning app Heirloom is shutting down

An app that turned a smartphone camera into a scanner for physical photos, Heirloom, is shutting down as the developer refocuses.
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The Godox A1 lets photographers use studio lights with a smartphone

While there are pocketable smartphone flashes on the market, the Godox a1 is an option that controls flashes and studio strobes, too.
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This modern take on a vintage lens brings a new look to portraits

Two photographers are bringing back the Glaukar lens, a classic brass portrait lens, with a modern refresh.
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Curved sensors won't be just for smartphones, full-frame Nikon patent suggests

Several curved sensor patents suggests smaller cameras, but Nikon just patented a lens for a full-frame curved sensor.
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Facebook patents a modular device that would mean cheap future upgrades

Could a Facebook modular smartphone be next? The social media company just patented a modular device to reduce waste.
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Repeating GIF of a storm cloud fools millions into believing it was live

Facebook's algorithms may be working to punish fake live video, but millions tuned into a live video that was actually an old GIF.
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This new travel app uses AR to keep kids entertained on layovers

Augmented reality can now help keep kids entertained while waiting for their flights with a digital geocaching kids travel app from Heathrow.
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Cyberbullying happens more often on Instagram, a new survey suggests

A new set of cyberbullying statistics suggests that half of teens are bullied, with about one in five experiencing cyberbullying.