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In a major event, Apple recently purchased a batch of US patents from Lighthouse AI which is a defunct home security company that stopped its operations a few months ago. Reportedly, Apple has acquired patents related to the Lighthouse’s cameras which uses depth-sensing technology. One thing that might have fueled the interest of Apple in
Oppo is all set to lure its customers with amazing designs, and its mid-range and premium smartphones are in no mood of compromising with their looks. On the same lines, Oppo recently unveiled F11 Pro which exhibits a rather sleek design without a notch and a popup selfie camera that provides a flawless uninterrupted screen.
Growing up in Detroit, Drew Feustel, a NASA astronaut, became an avid car and racing fan. Feustel is so enthusiastic about car racing that he photographed race tracks from space while leading the International Space Station in 2018. He also watched the various car racing series in his free time. As a long time racing
Innovations in the mobile device industry have ensured that the present generation of phones is really ‘smart’. We regularly see various enhancement in both design and functionality. For example, the recent trend in the design of mobile devices is the use of a large size display. This display trend also increases the need for more powerful
The MWC 2019 event held a surprise for photographers who enjoy using their smartphone as a sidekick while taking photos. HMD Global officially announced the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone during the event, featuring a total of five cameras in order to produce better quality photographs that are sure to impress. The cameras are accompanied by
While some companies, such as ProGrade Digital, are working hard to produce CFexpress memory cards with larger storage capacities, Sony has decided to rather focus on improving the speed at which these memory cards operate. Their upcoming line of CFexpress cards will offer reading speeds of 1700MB/z, along with a writing speed that may reach
For photographers who enjoy taking photos with their iPhone, last week marked an important date, especially those who frequently find themselves taking long exposure photos. The developer team behind the popular Halide application for the range of Apple iPhone smartphones announced a new app, known as Spectre, that now uses artificial intelligence to help photographers
In a recent announcement, Canon officially unveiled a new photo sharing service, known as RAISE, is now available for photographers who have become fans of the brand’s cameras. The new platform uses advanced artificial intelligent technology in order to assist photographers in experiencing a more pleasant experience when it comes to storing and organizing their
While Canon has an impressive range of cameras on the market, many photographers are not entirely satisfied with the lenses that accommodate this brand’s cameras. Samyang, a top-rated manufacturer of camera lenses, is now the first to have announced a range of lenses that will be compatible with the RF full-frame mirrorless cameras from the
In recent social media posts by Jason Momoa, the actor who plays the main character in the popular Aquaman movie, a collection of Leica cameras, owned by the actor, was shown off. Jason is most certainly not the first celebrity to take a liking to the Leica Camera brand but does seem to have quite
At the February 2017 MWC event, Oppo showed off a hybrid phone camera technology which is capable of 5x optical zoom. Although there’s currently no smartphone on the market with that camera technology, the company is now promising something even better – doubling the impressive zoom. Oppo is preparing to launch a smartphone with its
In just a few weeks after its global launch, Canon’s EOS RP makes entry into the Indian market. The EOS RP is Canon’s most compact and lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera yet. The camera has been launched on Wednesday at a price-point of Rs 110,495 for the body only. It is also available as a kit
Customers who are using the Lumenzia app from Luminosity to assist in processing masking edits on photographs are now able to update to the latest version of the application, version 7. This new version adds 30 new features that will make the process of setting up masks on photographs easier than ever before. In addition
On February 14, 2019, Fujifilm announced that they would be releasing a new addition to their line of compact waterproof cameras soon called Fujifilm XP140. The Fujifilm offers a significant upgrade over the previous model, the XP130, including the capability to take higher resolution photographs, along with improved durability and better waterproof features. This will
A recent publication by Panasonic announced two new products that will soon be released on the market. Both of these products are updates from previous products that the company has released in the past years. The first is an upgraded option from the Panasonic FZ1000, which will be called the Panasonic FZ1000 II. The second
Wacom made a recent announcement that a new pen will form part of their series that provides users with a more convenient experience when it comes to digital illustrations, graphic design, and similar subjects. The new Wacom Pro Pen Slim offers a more convenient usage for users who find that the traditional options, such as
As one of the companies making the most headlines in the smartphone space in 2018, Vivo experimented with and released several devices with astonishing hardware features. Continuing in the same vain, Vivo has launched the V15 Pro which is its first major 2019 product. The new mobile device brings along some high-end features from the
As the competition to make the best camera phone has got tough in recent years, most companies have now started including more cameras in their flagship phones. This has resulted in the development of an all-new era of smartphone photography which is not only creative but flexible as well. Light is a pioneer in the
In an attempt to beat the Samsung hands down, Xiaomi has recently launched its flagship smartphone in China. The newly launched Mi 9 is geared up by Snapdragon 855 processor and comes with triple camera setup. What’s more, the device features wireless charging. Although Mi9 is not the first phone powered by 855 chipset, the
Samsung is seemingly hoping that more cameras are the recipe of success in its newer line of smartphones. Samsung is adding more cameras to its flagship phones. Speaking of which, Galaxy S10E has at least three, a standard camera, a selfie camera and an extra ultra-wide angle camera on the back. Super-wide lenses are not
Three new lenses join the array of lens options for full frame cameras. Tamron has announced the development of three new lenses for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Two of the lenses are for full-frame DSLR cameras. The third lens is for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The company has recently announced that it is developing a “compact
Undoubtedly, Google has got a knack for hardware, and this was quite wonderfully depicted in 2016 when the tech giant launched Google Home and Pixel. If a new report from Nikkei Asian Review, a Japanese newspaper, is to be believed, Google is planning to keep your expectations even higher in 2019. Nikkei revealed that Google
Leaked images of the new Fujifilm X-T30 have been circulating on the internet for the past week. While no significant changes have been noted compared to the previous version, there is one particular adjustment to the design that has captivated a number of photographers who rely on the Fujifilm brand – this is the removal
After two patents filed by Canon were picked up by media, news quickly started to spread about the possibility of Canon releasing new Super-Telephoto lenses in the near future. While nothing has been officially confirmed by Canon yet, except that the company is currently focusing on their range of mirrorless lenses in 2019, several publications
Trailblazer, an application that can be downloaded and installed on a desktop computer, announced that their software will now allow GoPro Fusion users to update Google Street View. The company behind this software, Panoskin, is the first within the United States to be officially approved by Google for this particular purpose. Fusion is also the
Leica recently announced the release of three new lenses. As with many of their other product lines in the past, only a limited number of these lenses will hit the market and production will halt once the number of sales for each has been reached. Many photographers rely on the quality of Leica lenses and
Flickr announced during the final quarter of 2018 that they would be limiting free accounts on their platform. While users had significant storage in the past, users who sign up for a free account will now only be able to store a maximum of 1,000 files, including videos and photos, at a time. The platform
Kodak Alaris may be looking to sell all its businesses. It has recently put up its film business for sale. The Hertfordshire-based company that handles the manufacturing of Kodak’s photographic suppliers is reportedly up for sale. The company said that it is expecting a deal very soon as negotiations with potential buyers have reached advanced
On the 28th of January, Kodak made an announcement on both Facebook and Twitter that got photographers that are interested in vintage equipment very excited. The company officially announced that they would be bringing back the Kodak Ektachrome in 2019. More specifically, Kodak Ektachrome will roll out in a sheet and 120 formats within the
After almost a century of being in business, Bowens, a company that specializes in the production of lightning products primarily for photography, announced its decision to go into liquidation in July 2017. After more than a year, the company has now come back to the market with a brand new product, the XMT500 Strobe Light,
