How to colorize a black-and-white photo
A color photo can become black and white in just a click -- and now artificial intelligence is allowing the opposite too. Here's how to colorize a photo, either using an A.I.-based app or manually in Photoshop, to breathe new life into old photos.
Sigma’s Art series continues trek into mirrorless lenses with new 24-70mm f/2.8
Sigma's popular 24-70mm f/2.8 lens now has a mirrorless sibling. The Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG DN Art is a redesigned lens made for the L-Mount and the Sony E-Mount. The lens mixes a bright aperture with high-end optical design, Sigma says, for superior results. Price has not yet been announced.
The Leica SL2 is a stabilized, 47-megapixel mirrorless beast with 60 fps 4K
If the 47-megapixel full-frame sensor and bursts of up to 20 fps isn't enticing enough, the 60 fps 4K may create some longing for the new Leica SL2. The mirrorless camera also boasts image stabilization and a 187-megapixel multi-shot mode. The Leica SL2, however, won't come cheap.
The Canon EOS R has a new big brother. Meet the made-for-stargazing Canon EOS Ra
Ready or not, the next Canon full-frame mirrorless is here, and it's made for astrophotography. The Canon EOS Ra takes on many of the same features as the original, but adds a filter and more magnification for better star captures. The EOS Ra will launch in mid-December.
Adobe releases Photoshop from desktop cage with new iPad app — and more to come
More than a year after teasing the possibility, Adobe is releasing Photoshop for iPad, along with a handful of updates to the desktop app. While not yet equal to the desktop version, the iPad app is built on the same code base and offers retouching tools, layer masking, and more at launch.
Adobe Aero turns Photoshop art into augmented reality, no code necessary
Adobe Aero is an iOS app that takes artwork from Photoshop or Illustrator and adds it to an augmented reality space. The app, which launched November 4, requires no code, uses simple tools to integrate graphics with the feed from the device's camera. It's available as a free download from the App Store.
Facebook rebrands to make its ‘monopoly’ more obvious across apps
Facebook has a new look -- no, not that Facebook, Facebook the company. The change is designed to differentiate the company from the network, as well as make Facebook's ownership of other apps more obvious. The new logo uses simple text, but comes in many different colors.
TikTok can now be integrated into your favorite video-editing apps
Editing a video for TikTok just got simpler. TikTok has launched an SDK that allows third-party apps to add a share to TikTok tool, opening up more possibilities for editing videos for the popular platform. The first apps to add the tool include Premiere Rush, Plotaverse, PicsArt, and more.
Videos go from widescreen to vertical fast with Adobe Premiere Pro’s new A.I.
Reformatting a video designed for a TV to a square or even vertical format is now faster, thanks to the Adobe Premiere Pro Auto Reframe tool. Powered by A.I., the tool looks for motion and crops to keep the motion in the frame. The update launches alongside the latest versions of Premiere Rush and more.
Canon EOS 90D review: Keeping the DSLR relevant
Mirrorless cameras tend to be faster, with better Live View autofocus -- but the Canon EOS 90D bucks the trend with an impressive 10 fps burst and Dual Pixel autofocus. While mirrorless cameras may be more advanced, there are a few reasons to eye this DSLR -- find out why in this Canon EOS 90D review.
Doodles become augmented reality art with Snapchat’s new 3D Paint tool
Snapchat is putting the AR in art. A new tool called 3D Paint allows users to create augmented reality doodles directly from the Snapchat app. Snapchat 3D Paint allows users to create their own face filters with the selfie camera, or add doodles to the world using the rear-facing camera.
With a touchscreen, the new Loupedeck goes all in on tactile photo, video work
Building on the success of its original Lightroom editing console, Loupedeck has unveiled a new set of controls for creatives. The Loupedeck Creative Tool uses a touchscreen, dials, and buttons to offer more control in photo and video editing, graphic design, music production, and more.
Goodbye, tedious masks? A.I. is about to make Photoshop selections even faster
Selecting an object for local adjustments in Photoshop is about to get simpler. Adobe is teasing a new Object Selection Tool in Photoshop that uses A.I. to select a single object. Unlike the Select Subject tool, the Object Selection tool works within a user-defined area to select an item.
Facebook reminds users to get flu shots, limits reach of anti-vax posts
Flu season is coming -- and Facebook wants to keep users on top of flu vaccines and preventative tests for cancer and heart disease. Facebook's Preventive Health tool allows users to set reminders when it's time to get a test and find nearby federally funded locations.
Researchers use A.I. to make smiling pet pics — and it’s as creepy as it sounds
Nvidia researchers have created an A.I. program that can give one animal's expression to an entirely different animal -- and the program was trained with fewer photos. Called GANimal, the program is part of an ongoing effort to give computers more imagination.
Facebook wants to ‘strengthen democracy’ with a news tab. What could go wrong?
Facebook is launching a dedicated news tab amid growing criticism for the social network. Facebook News uses articles from a list of publishers meeting a set of standards and includes a section curated by journalists. But is that enough for a platform criticized for fake news?
Canon’s EOS-1D X Mark III wants to squash mirrorless with 20 fps, 10-bit color
Canon has a new flagship coming -- the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III promises the fastest speed yet from the series with a 16 to 20 fps top burst speed. But that's not all the flagship is banking on -- the camera is boasting 10-bit color stills with HEIF and 10-bit 4K at 60 fps with Canon Log.
Senators call for investigation into TikTok for ‘counterintelligence threat’
Does giving your data to an app-based in China create a national security risk? Two U.S. senators are calling for an investigation into TikTok over data sharing, freedom of speech, and foreign interference. The request comes from Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer and Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.
DxO PhotoLab 3 reinvents the color wheel with new set of HSL controls
DxO PhotoLab 3 ditches adjusting colors in a straight line and instead swaps to a color wheel interface, allowing for more control over color replacement. The updated colors tool also includes controls for uniformity. The updated photo editor also includes enhancements to local adjustment tools.
We watched Zuckerberg’s testimony so you don’t have to. Here are 5 key takeaways
We watched the 4+ hours of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony to the Congress House Financial Services Committee on the Libra cryptocurrency so you didn't have to. From burglary to sex trafficking, here's why U.S. politicians are worried, and what Facebook is doing about it.
Don’t hate your camera flash. Master flash photography with these 4 simple tips
If you hate flash photography, you're probably not doing it right. Learn how to love the flash with the four must-know essentials to using a flash. Start with the simplest changes like adding a light modifier, then work your way up to advanced manual adjustments.
This $100 printer isn’t much bigger than the ink cartridge on your clunky old one
The PrinCube will make your old desktop printer feel massive -- weighing less than six ounces, the PrinCube is the lightest color printer yet. The handheld printer moves over the printing surface, whether that's paper, plastic, metal, wood or even your skin. The PrinCube is now funding on Indiegogo.
Hey Alexa, inspire me — Adobe launches new skill aimed at sparking creativity
Are you in a creative rut? The new Adobe Inspiration Engine allows Alexa to be your muse. The Alexa skill allows the virtual assistant to offer inspirational quotes or images, or to walk you through a creative exercise. The free Alexa skill is available beginning October 21.
Let the GIF games begin — Giphy Arcade lets you build micro games with stickers
Turn your favorite GIF into a video game character with Giphy's latest tool. Giphy Arcade allows anyone to create and share a video game in just a few clicks by customizing the game with animated stickers as the characters. Giphy Arcade also includes pre-built games to play and share.
You’re probably seeing more social media propaganda, but don’t blame the bots
As the amount of social media propaganda climbs, so does the number of different tactics to avoid detection. A recent study from the University of Oxford suggests that more countries use social media accounts run by actual people — including communication firms and hired students — than bots.
Do Threads’ sparse downloads mean Facebook’s best days are in the past?
Instagram Threads only saw a small percentage of downloads in the first week -- so is the new app destined for failure? Data shows a small number of downloads as Threads joins Lasso in the list of Facebook's attempts to captivate Gen Z, both with slower growth than competing apps.
New custom feed tools will help streamline your Pinterest brainstorms
Tired of seeing irrelevant pins and old searches in the Pinterest home feed? Pinterest is rolling out new tools that allow users to control what topics the algorithm uses to generate personalized content. The update also introduces more pin-level control to send feedback on hidden posts.
Millennials would rather raise their credit score than Instagram follower count
The generation currently between the ages of 23 and 38 likes social media -- but not as much as they like a good credit score. A recent survey by Experian suggests most millennials would rather raise their credit score than their number of social media followers, and that many worry about credit scores.
Make cinema magic for less with this discount code on the Blackmagic Pocket 6K
Eyeing Blackmagic's 6K cinema camera? A hidden Adorama coupon code means more than 10% off the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K filmmakers kit. The kit adds an Atomos monitor and accessories to the digital Super 35 6K cinema camera.
Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps can now be accessed from one full-screen hub
The Adobe Creative Cloud app has a new look. The CC app that offers app updates and resources is now a full-screen hub that also includes search, Library asset management, personalized settings and more. The update is coming to the U.S. next week, Adobe says.
The smallest full-frame mirrorless Sigma Fp is also one of the cheapest
The Sigma Fp is the smallest, lightest full-frame camera on the market -- and the price is not too bad either. After announcing the Fp over the summer, Sigma is releasing pricing and availability information for the compact mirrorless, putting it in close competition with the Z 6 and A7 III.
What does f/0.98 look like? The Nikon Noct is a monstrous lens you can’t afford
Nikon'sbrightest lens ever is here — so what does f/0.98 look like? The Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct weighs more than four pounds, but those optics allow for more light-gathering power, better bokeh, and less flare. The Z-mount lens will be available at the end of the month.
The little but fierce Nikon Z 50 is a sub-$1,000 mirrorless destined for travel
Nikon's new sub-$1,000 mirrorless is here -- but what did Nikon cut from the Z 6 to get there? The Nikon Z 50 uses a crop sensor instead of full-frame and also ditches the in-body stabilization, but allows for in-camera video edits and wireless video transfers in a more compact body.