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Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

Tim Cook’s Three Biggest Successes As Apple CEO

Today, Tim Cook officially hands the reins at Apple over to John Ternus. During Cook's 15-year tenure as Apple's chief executive officer, Apple went from a $347 billion company to a $4.6 trillion one, a nearly 13.3 times increase.

Optical Company Starman Buys GoPro for $285 Million, Plans Move Into AI, Defense, and National Security

GoPro has concluded its months-long search for a solution to its financial woes. Privately-held optical-photonics company Starman Optical, Inc. (Starman) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with GoPro, Inc., for $285 million.

Stock Photographers Unhappy With Changes to Alamy Contributor Contract

Alamy, a stock photo agency, is today bringing in big changes to how it pays contributors -- with many photographers expecting less money.

Dyson’s $499 Electric Toothbrush Has a Camera That Watches Your Teeth

Technology company Dyson has launched an electric toothbrush that uses a built-in camera to help clean between the teeth.

Jean-François Leroy, Founder of World’s Leading Photojournalism Festival, Dies

Jean-François Leroy, the photographer who founded Visa pour l’Image, the world’s leading photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France, has died.

Fujifilm and Google Launch New Google Photos Print Store

Fujifilm has announced "Fujifilm for Google Photos Print Store," a new print storefront that brings physical photo printing to Google Photos users.

Poco’s New F9 Ultra Goes Big on Cameras, Gaming, and Battery Life

Poco has officially unveiled the F9 series, introducing the Poco F9 Ultra and F9 Pro. The flagship F9 Ultra leads the lineup with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, a dedicated VisionBoost D8 chipset, a 200MP main camera, a 5x periscope telephoto lens, and an 8,050mAh battery.

Webb Photographs One of the Most Puzzling Galaxies in the Universe

The latest ESA/Webb Picture of the Month captures the irregular galaxy Arp 263 in infrared light, showing the very odd final phase of a long-past galactic merger.

DxO PhotoLab 10 Hands-On: Finding Depth All Over the Place

More and more, DxO’s PhotoLab stands out as a worthy alternative because you don’t have to pay for it every month. You pay once and can hang on to that version for as long as you like, though upgrades to new versions come with a fee -- usually about half the price. Version 10 isn’t as big a step forward as past ones but it patches some holes left behind by the others.

DxO Releases PhotoLab 10 With AI Add-Ons, Masking, and Color Grading Updates

DxO has rolled out PhotoLab 10, the latest version of its chief photo-editing program, focusing much of it on adding features that lean more on RAW images and AI-driven masking. These features aim to plug gaps left by previous versions while also adding new elements for a tighter workflow.

Underwater Drone Looks for Shipwreck, Finds Washing Machines Instead

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released fascinating footage filmed back in 2017 of an underwater expedition that didn't quite go as planned.

Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ Finally Gets Debut and Full Trailer

Zack Snyder, a director known for his distinct cinematography, has revealed the trailer for his latest movie, The Last Photograph, which is set to debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Instagram is Waking Up to the Fact That People Don’t Like Being Tricked by AI Creators

AI-generated content creators that masquerade as real humans have soared in recent years and now Instagram is making a move against them.

Sigma’s Aizu Prime Cine Lens Lineup Just Became Much More Versatile

Sigma has announced three new Aizu Prime cinema lenses. The 21mm T1.3 LF, 100mm T1.3 LF, and 125mm T1.3 LF join eight existing T1.3 Sigma Aizu lenses, which previously ranged from 25mm to 75mm.

I Found a Famous Photographer’s Early Print for Just $5 in an Antique Store

What started with a $5 photograph sitting on a shelf in a Florida antique store turned into a 76-year journey back through the early career of one of the 20th century’s most respected photographers.

OmniCore Is An All-Flash NAS That Uses AI to Search Your Photos

OmniCore is a new modular, all-flash AI-powered NAS designed for creatives and other users who require fast, intelligent control over their files.

Godox Unveils a Customizable Pixel Art Light You Put On Your Camera

Alongside a new Litemons LE600R RGB LED Monolight for filmmakers and content creators, Godox announced a wacky new customizable Creative Pixel Light that people can put on their cameras or even wear like a watch.

Award-Winning Documentary Celebrates Pioneering Black Photographers

Filmmaker/photographer Michael Blackshire, age 32, has made a documentary about pioneering Black photographers in Chicago, now in their eighties.

Drone Photographer Accidentally Captures Devastating Nepal Mudslide

A drone photographer in Nepal unwittingly captured the horrific mudslide caused by a glacial collapse high in the Himalayas.

Former DJI Engineers Raise $250,000 for ‘World’s First Robotic Extreme Zoom Camera’

A new camera from FarseerTech aims to simplify photographing distant, moving subjects. RocXZoom combines a 50x hybrid zoom, motorized pan-and-tilt movement, and AI-powered subject recognition in a compact body designed for wildlife, birding, and outdoor observation.

Wedding Photographer Accuses Second Shooter of Goofing Off and Causing a Scene

An unholy row has broken out in a viral Facebook post after a wedding photographer accused the second shooter she hired of serious unprofessionalism.

YouTube Star and Filmmaker Markiplier Just Became GoPro’s Biggest Shareholder

Beleaguered GoPro has a new investor, and he really believes in the company's mission. YouTube star and successful new filmmaker Mark Fischbach, better known as Markiplier, has acquired an 8.5 percent stake in the struggling camera maker.

‘World’s Worst Photographer’ Publishes Her Images From Iceland

The "really bad photographer' who scored $50,000 and a 10-day trip to Iceland thanks to her terrible photos has revealed the images she took during her visit to the country.

Uber Will Let Parents Watch Teens Through Drivers’ Selfie Cameras

Uber is introducing a feature that lets parents watch live video from drivers’ selfie cameras during their teenagers’ rides.

NASA’s New 300-Megapixel Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches Into Space

NASA's cutting-edge Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched this morning aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, beginning a million-mile journey with the goal of solving some of the many mysteries of dark energy and the origins of the Universe itself.

New Book Celebrates ‘Dangerous’ Women Photographers From the 19th Century to the Present

A new book highlights the extraordinary work of over 60 women photographers from the 19th century to the present day.

The UK Doesn’t Know Its Own Street Photography Laws? Quelle Surprise

Once upon a time, when I was a student, I was in a London park and nearby there was a camera club taking still-life photos on the grass. They were doing absolutely no harm to anyone.

OM System Now Makes Ragù, its Second Packaged Meal for Photographers

OM System's Outdoor Monster Curry was a surprising hit last year. A camera company making tasty food? Oh my! Now, with the arrival of yet another OM System food in Japan, OM System Ragù, the question becomes: Can OM System strike delicious gold twice?

Godox’s New Flexible Twin Light Is Made for Macro Photography

Godox has announced a new twin light system designed for macro photographers. The Godox Flexible Macro Twin Light MA2 is a hot-shoe lighting solution with dual flexible arms, A/B light control, adjustable color-temperature output, and more.

Why Award-Winning Wildlife Photographer Amish Chhagan Trusts Novachips Memory Cards

When thinking about what gear they need for their next big photography adventure, photographers often think first about their camera and lenses. However, there's an unsung hero: the memory card. Picking the right one is essential. For wildlife photographer Amish Chhagan, Novachips' CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards were the clear correct choice.

Sigma Is Changing How You Order the 14mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens Again

The excellent Sigma 14mm f/1.4 Art lens has had a tumultuous existence. Sigma is again changing how photographers can get their hands on the lens starting in December. It may be good news overall.

Ricoh, You Disappoint Us | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Jeremy Gray substitutes for Jordan Drake and joins Jaron Schneider and Chris Niccolls at Sony Kando to discuss Hover Air's last-minute change, new Macs, and Ricoh's very disappointing AI choice.

Save Up to $600 for a Limited Time on a Powerful New MacBook Pro

Apple announced the brand-new M6 and M5 Ultra chips this week, powering upgraded Mac Studio and Mac mini desktops. But what of the company's ultra-popular MacBooks? There's good news there, too: many are on sale right now for a limited time.

Alien Jellyfish or Camera Glitch? Experts Debate Odd Photo Taken on Mars

A photo taken by the Mars Curiosity Rover a few years ago has resurfaced online, and that's because it shows something strange on the horizon.

Samsung’s New Portable SSDs Look Great but Cost Up to $2,700

Samsung isn't letting the volatile flash memory market stop it from releasing blazing-fast new portable SSDs. The company's new flagship P9 and mid-range P7 SSDs feature USB4 connectivity and set a new performance benchmark for the South Korean tech giant.

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