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Flickr goes (more) international, adds versions for 130 countries, 10 languages

Flickr's mobile app is now available in more locations without the need for a desktop computer, as the latest app is now in 130 more stores.
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Who defines 'hotness'? FaceApp under fire for filter that favors lighter skin tones

The popular new app FaceApp is coming under fire for a 'hotness' filter that appears to favor lighter skin tones.
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PhotoScan update says goodbye to glare when snapping pics of old pics

PhotoScan makes it possible to scan old photos without a scanner -- and now, without glare too, thanks to the latest app update.
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Sigma goes cinema: Nine pro lenses designed for high-res launch in new lineup

Sigma is headed into new territory with a lineup of cinema lenses. The new lineup is designed to handle resolution as high as 8K.
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Google Photos approaches media powerhouse status with new Apple TV compatibility

iPhone users can use the control center to send photos to Apple TV -- but now old files can be shared on the big screen using Google Photos.
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Back up aerial images on the fly with Seagate and DJI’s portable hard drive

Designed to transfer files right after landing, the Seagate DJI Fly Drive is a portable drive designed specifically for drone pilots.
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Zerotech Dobby drone set to get 4K big brother that stays airborne longer

The Dobby drone is getting a new 4K big brother, the Hesper, while a new Dobby can create choreographed aerial dances.
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JVC's latest professional coaching camera could change the way footage is analyzed

Athletic practice films could be getting a technology upgrade with a new camera that syncs footage with fitness tracker data.
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DJI's first FPV goggles are here — and they will control your drone, too

Drone giant DJI has finally launched their first pair of FPV goggles -- and they allow you to turn the camera with a turn of the head.
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Pro pilots can now get a 6-mile reach from the Inspire 2 and Matrice 200 drones

DJI Inspire 2 and Matrice 200 owners have a slew of new flight accessories thanks to DJI's latest announcements.
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DJI’s redesigned Ronin 2 is ready for bigger cameras, more challenging shots

DJI just redesigned their pro-level gimbal with more features, a bigger capacity, new shooting modes and a host of new features.
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Say hello to the Halo, an 8K, 3D, 360-degree pro camera that’s super portable

Using Google's Jump software, the stereoscopic, 360-degree Yi Halo is the only rig of its kind to use an up-view camera.
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Earn 100-percent commission on stock photos? VideoBlocks says yes

The mix of subscription and per-image downloads from VideoBlocks will soon be moving to GraphicStock as well.
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Instagram shuts down Instagress bot that auto likes and comments

Instagrammers may be seeing fewer fake comments after bot Instagress has closed its doors, at the request of the social media platform.
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Apple's living pictures will soon be accepted in more places with Live Photo API

Apple’s Live Photos will soon be coming to many more apps following the recent release of the feature’s API.
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Meet the 8K cameras that came from Facebook Surround's open source

Why did Facebook release the Surround camera as open source last year? To create even better variations like these sweet cameras.
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4K resolution is coming to the popular Ricoh Theta camera later this year

This 360 camera has no name, launch date, or price -- but it exists, shoots in 4K, and captures surround sound.
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Adobe Stock gains access to more than 7 million videos with Pond5 partnership

Video stock company Pond5 is the latest to join Adobe Stock's list of partners, allowing in-app access to over seven million videos.
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Can you guess which camera is behind the terrifying shots in Alien: Covenant?

The sleek bodies of GoPro cameras blend in with the futuristic world of Alien: Covenant while creating incredible POV shots.
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Manfrotto's Nitrotech tripod head creates smooth video effects — for a price

A nitrogen piston is behind the smooth motion of Manfrotto's latest tripod head, the Nitrotech N8 Video Head.
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Corel’s Pinnacle Studio video editor gets a boost with 360 compatibility

Split screen videos, conversion-free 360 edits and custom templates are all part of Corel's latest update to their video editor.
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Sigma’s cinema lens system got even wider with a new 14mm and 135mm

Sigma's cinema lens series was only expected to go from 20mm to 85mm last year, but the latest additions expand on both ends.
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With magazine covers shot with iPhones, is smartphone photography coming of age?

Do you need a pro-level camera to shoot a magazine cover? These two magazines don't think so, and used the iPhone 7 Plus instead.
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360 videos will become a bit more interesting with Facebook's 360 cameras

Forget scrolling around those 360 photos in you newsfeed, Facebook is working on tech to allow you to walk through them.
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Sony’s latest mirrorless lens offers the biggest reach yet for the Master series

The new Sony E 100-400mm lens is the longest yet in the high-end Master series, and includes a handful of new features.
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Android users can now live-stream to Facebook in 360 with Giroptic’s iO camera

The compact Giroptic iO 360 smartphone camera is now available for Android. It was designed in partnership with Facebook.
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Sure, the Mavic Pro is a great flyer but now it's a great ground camera, too

Adventure photography company PolarPro unveils new accessories for getting creative with the GoPro Hero5 and DJI Mavic Pro.
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Fujifilm 23mm medium-format lens for GFX 50S camera is widest-angle glass to date

The latest lenses to join Fujifilm's medium format digital camera are a 110mm and 23mm, with a telephoto and converter expected in 2018.
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Panasonic's compact camera gets upgrade, while mirrorless models get ultra-wide lens

Panasonic's latest compact is all about zoom, while its latest 8-18mm Lumix G lens is about those wide angles.
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Watch YouTube with friends anywhere, thanks to Tumblr’s new app, Cabana

Watch videos while watching your friends view those same videos. That is the idea behind Cabana, a social video app.
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These two guys watched 50 straight hours of VR movies — and didn’t puke

Two New York residents just took binge-watching to a whole new extreme, setting a Guinness World Record for VR content.
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Find your favorite photos easier with Instagram’s new Pinterest-like Collections

Expanding on the ability to save photos launched in December, Instagram now allows users to organize their favorite posts into collections.
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What happens when a drone is hit by lightning? It’s not pretty

Drones are fair weather friends -- according to this lightning machine and a group of researchers, but this one you'll want to see yourself.
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Say goodbye to lousy action cam audio with GoPro's first verified mic

GoPros may be great for capturing the action but the mic can't capture sound underwater -- or at least it couldn't until now.