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Can a $500 Pixel phone beat a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? I found out
What happens when you compare a $500 Pixel phone against a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? Is it close? Is it a total blowout? I found out.
Insane new anti-drone system zaps UAVs out of the sky with targeted microwaves
Whereas most anti-drone systems in use today rely on radio frequency interference, this new system uses beamformed microwaves to overwhelm approaching UAVs.
The inspection drones are coming. Do not be alarmed
More and more, drones are being employed to survey and inspect areas that are either too difficult or too dangerous for humans to explore themselves.
5 missing features that would make the Insta360 Go 2 more awesome
The Insta360 Go 2 offers a ton of utility thanks to its diminutive size, but here are five missing features that would make it more awesome.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has 23 different cameras. Here’s what they do
NASA’s latest Mars rover — Perseverance — is its most advanced to date, carrying with it a plethora of technology that includes 23 cameras. Here's what they do.
I crashed the DJI FPV drone the first time I took it for a spin
The DJI FPV drone is a beast that can only be tamed by seasoned pilots. I thought I was worthy, but I crashed it on my first test flight.
Meet the startup that transports human organs via drone
Drone-based delivery has an economics problem. Most things aren't worth paying extra for dramatically faster shipping. Transplant organs are a special exception
Meet the zany internet artist who remakes ’90s TV show intros with stock footage
It might sound ridiculous, but remaking '90s TV show intros with nothing but stock footage is a near-perfect example of online remix culture.
The terrible and tremendous sound of the world’s largest analog synthesizer
Ever wonder what 1,000 analog synthesizers, all playing simultaneously, would sound like? Hint: it's terrible, tremendous, and reminiscent of THX.
Armed with a camera and a grapefruit, she channels racial injustice into art
Photographer and Leica Women Foto Project award winner Eva Woolridge shares her experience as the grant opens up to three new female photographers.
Saving the planet with a fleet of seed-bombing A.I. reforestation drones
After a fresh round of funding, Dendra Systems is ready to unleash its drone reforestation squad on the world. But is it too little, too late?
With classes and cameras, NYC Salt gives underrepresented youth a voice
NYC Salt is a nonprofit organization inspiring youth through photography and videography. Here's how you can help.
Photography shows are going online, some for free. But can it replace in-person?
Photography workshops and events are moving online during the pandemic — so what will these impersonal events look like?
Canon EOS R5 vs. Sony A7S III vs. Panasonic S1H: Best full-frame for video?
The Canon EOS R5 and Sony A7S III may be the talk of the town, but don't discount 2019's Panasonic S1H. Here's how these full-frame cameras compare.
Lensbaby’s Omni lens filter system is weird, but you’ll want it
The Lensbaby Omni uses a pair of magnetic arms to hold different effect wands over the lens. Odd? Yes. Cool? Absolutely.
30 stunning spacewalk images to celebrate NASA’s 300th outing
On July 21, 2020, NASA will conduct its 300th spacewalk since 1965. To mark the occasion, we've gathered together 30 amazing images from some of those outings.
Blackmagic Design’s new 12K cinema camera might actually make sense
Using a symmetrical color filter, Blackmagic Design's new 12K Super 35 sensor can effortlessly scale to 8K and 4K without cropping, even when shooting RAW.
Canon’s affordable new full-frame mirrorless lenses are exactly what it needed
From 85mm to 800mm, Canon has revealed four new full-frame lenses for its EOS R system. Far form the existing high-cost RF lenses, these focus on attainability.
Canon’s EOS R5 and R6 will dominate mirrorless — and kill the DSLR
Canon's new full-frame mirrorless cameras feel like a reboot of its EOS R line. They offer a revolutionary leap over their predecessors -- and Canon's DSLRs.
Post lockdown, smart cameras could help enforce mask use and social distancing
Smart cameras can monitor social distancing rules, but what if existing security cameras could instead be adapted to identify facial masks and overcrowding?
Hubble just turned 30. These are the best photos it’s captured since launch
April 24 marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. To celebrate, we've selected 10 of the most beautiful images it has captured.
8K cameras are coming. No, you don’t need one
Don't believe all the hype, whether you're a pro or not. While 8K may technically have four times the number of pixels, it's not four times the image quality.
It’s time for Instagram to fully embrace the desktop
Instagram now allows users to send direct messages from their desktop. But why stop there? We say it's time for Instagram to offer a full desktop experience.
