Getty Images revamps iOS apps, adds sharing, embedding capabilities
Getty Images has upgraded its iOS apps for iPhone and iPad. Users can access the agency's huge collection of media, as well as content from its iStock subsidiary, and also share and embed select images for non-commercial use, for free.
Prizmia gives GoPro filmmakers real-time effects, live-view on their iPhones, iPads
Prizmia is a new iOS app developed specifically for filmmakers who use GoPro action cams in their production. Paired with an iPhone or iPad, users could see a live-view recording from a GoPro camera, as well as add effects and filters in real-time.
Bizarre sexting case in Virginia may have you reconsider sending naked photos
A 17-year-old boy in Manassas City, Virginia, has been charged with "manufacturing and distributing child pornography," after "sexting" his 15-year-old girlfriend. The police now, however, wants to create its own weird kiddie porn in order to put the boy in jail.
In Marriott’s newest flagship, tech is all behind the scenes and in your hand
Marriott recently celebrated the opening of its 4,000th property. Despite the impressive size, the hotel is seemingly low-tech – at least, on the surface. Find out what tech means to Marriott, and how it plays out at its flagship property.
Meet the oddball camera that could usher in the age of 360-degree video
The 360cam is a unique panorama camera that shoots high-definition video, but its creator, Giroptic, has bigger plans than just making cameras.
Can’t tell a zoom lens from a telephoto? Canon website shows you what to look for
Canon has a website dedicated to helping customers find the right lens for their photographic needs.
Is Sigma’s dp2 Quattro worth the $999 price? The company will loan you one to find out
Sigma launched its "Try Before You Buy" program that lets interested customers borrow a new dp2 Quattro for five days.
Itseez3D app turns iPad into ultra-realistic ‘game changing’ 3D scanner
The "game changing" Itseez3D app for iPad uses the new Occipital Structure Sensor to create realistic 3D scans on a mobile device.
Flickr’s Apple TV channel gets an overhaul, now with a fresh look, more features
Flickr has updated the user experience for its Apple TV channel for an improved viewing, browsing, and search experience.
How a small stock photo startup plans to revolutionize the agency model
Snapwire is a new stock photo agency that revolves around mobile photography. Founder Chad Newell tells us how his agency is different.
Instagram turns off mommy blogger’s account for posting innocent image of child
Blogger Courtney Adamo recently had her Instagram account suspended for posting photos of her kids. Her account is now back online thanks to fan support.
Future of camera companies could be found in healthcare technologies
As camera sales no longer account for big growth, Nikon plans to spend around $2 billion to build up its medical business.
Lytro gets serious with the $1,599 Illum light-field camera, full specs announced
Lytro, which pioneered light-field photography, has unveiled the Illum, a high-powered camera that takes the technology to the next level.
Lightbox live-streaming wearable camera reaches Kickstarter goal in 26 hours
A new startup called CA7CH Motion has created the Lightbox, billed as the "smallest live-streaming wearable camera."
Adobe releases huge update to Creative Cloud, adds new hardware, mobile apps
Touted as the largest update since Creative Suite 6, Adobe Creative Cloud 2014 offers 14 new products. Plus, new mobile apps and hardware.
Kanye West’s not-so Instagram wedding photo took 4 days to make
Kanye West said the famous wedding photo of him and Kim Kardashian took four days to produce. The reason? Because Annie Leibovitz decided not to shoot it.
Adidas’ new Bluetooth soccer ball analyzes your kicks to help improve your game
If you're looking to improve your skills, the Adidas miCoach Smart Ball, with its integrated sensors and Bluetooth technologies, can make a few suggestions.
Panasonic taps Brazilian soccer star Neymar to demo wearable 4K camcorder
To demo what its HX-A100 4K camcorder can do, Panasonic enlisted the fancy footwork of Brazilian soccer star Neymar.
Google adds 12 World Cup stadiums to Street View and Maps
Just in time for the start of the World Cup tournament in Brazil, Google has added Street View imagery and indoor maps of the 12 host stadiums.
Photojojo Engineering Prints make halftone art out of photos for your walls
Photojojo has launched a new service that creates halftone art out of your photos. These engineering prints add a creative flair for your walls.
Nikon Coolpix AW120 review
For vacations that involve being poolside or diving in to the ocean, the Nikon Coolpix AW120 is a hardy camera designed to take on the elements. Photographically, don’t expect it to perform anything more than automatic.
Samsung to give new NX30 mirrorless cameras on June 4 to those who ditch their DSLRs
On June 4, 2014, Samsung will hold an event in New York City's Times Square, where DSLR users can trade in their cameras for a new mirrorless NX30.
Lomography to satiate impatient analog film lovers with new instant camera
Lomography, the purveyor of all things related to analog photography, steps further into instant film with its new Lomo'Instant camera.
GPS, drones, microwaves and other everyday technologies born on the battlefield
War is hell. But military struggles throughout the past century have produced one unforeseen bright side: Many of the consumer technologies we know and love today can trash their roots to the battlefield.
‘100 Years of Leica’ auction marks renown camera maker’s anniversary with rare items
This year, Leica celebrates its 100-year anniversary. To commemorate, the WestLicht auction house in Austria recently sold off 100 highly rare Leica items.
Vivian Maier, Chicago nanny turned seminal American photographer, was also a filmmaker
Vivian Maier has been hailed as one of the great American photographers of the 20th century, but Maier also shot 8mm film of Chicago street scenes.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 review
The Nikon Coolpix S9700 is a compact camera that packs a 30x optical zoom lens and lots of advanced shooting features. However, it resembles Canon’s PowerShot SX700 HS in many ways.
Filmmaker uses 50 Nokia phones to capture NYC street scenes frozen in time
Microsoft and Nokia collaborated with filmmaker Paul Trillo on a unique video project using 50 Lumia 1020 smartphones mounted on a custom rig.
Kansas photographer turns violent storms into beautiful time-lapse cinematography
Photographer Stephen Locke puts a cinematic approach into the time-lapse videos of storms that he captures.
Otto is the Raspberry Pi camera that insists you hack it, so it can do awesome new things
Otto is a Raspberry Pi-based camera that can be customized. The camera has a crank that lets you create animated GIFs.
Bentley shoots promo video for $300K Mulsanne using iPhones that cost a fraction
Bentley created a short film that highlights the design and technology features of its $300,000 Mulsanne, shot entirely with iPhones.
Download 400,000 high-res images from Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has made 400,000 images from its collection available for use in the public domain.
This formation of a supercell is so stunning, only Mother Nature or CGI could produce it
A group of storm chasers captured footage of the formation of a supercell thunderstorm that looks so stunning, you'd think it was created using CGI.
Adidas lets sneakerheads customize a pair of shoes using Instagram photos
Adidas will soon let you create your own kicks by printing your favorite Instagram photo onto a pair of ZX Flux sneakers.