The Aurora Lights Could Put on a Dazzling Display Tonight

Aurora lights could illuminate the skies as far south as New York tonight, providing a wonderful opportunity for photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-5 20:36

Videographer Arrested For ‘Setting Building on Fire’ So He Could Film Firefighters

A videographer has been arrested for allegedly setting a building on fire so he could film firefighters extinguishing the blaze. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-4 16:01

This AI-Generated Optical Illusion Test Could Replace CAPTCHAs

Researchers have developed a new CAPTCHA test that uses AI-generated optical illusions that are easily recognized by humans but are undetectable to other AI bots. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-25 17:09

Nikon Could Overtake Sony’s Market Share If These Come

Nikon has recently made waves with the comeback of the Nikon Coolpix P1100, a bridge camera that we never thought see the light of the day. However, we were proven wrong, thanks to the changing needs of consumers, especially those who are still learning the ropes. thephoblographer.com »

2025-2-21 14:00

This Canon Fisheye Lens Patent Could Be the Best Idea Yet

Canon is taking new flights this year. The company had a challenging release in 2024, but it appears they are keen on proving themselves to photographers. How so? They have filed a new patent that may change how we look at fisheye lenses. thephoblographer.com »

2025-2-7 14:00

Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the Chinese Lens Market and Japanese Cameras

Recently, Donald Trump achieved what he had said during his presidential campaigns: tariffs on imported products. One of his key goals is to promote American-made products, ensure national security, and leverage economic power over other nations. thephoblographer.com »

2025-2-7 08:00

Satellite Imagery Shows Huge Mounds on Mars That Could Unlock Secret History

Thousands of mounds and hills scattered across the Martian landscape offer yet more evidence of the planet’s wetter past, according to recent research. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-30 20:37

Webb Photographs Cosmic Dust That Could Become New Stars and Planets

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured a photo of two stars actively producing carbon-rich dust, which may one day fuel the formation of new stars and planets. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-17 20:53

The ‘New Year’ Comet Could Outshine Venus if it Survives Solar Encounter

After Comet A3 made a once-in-a-lifetime appearance in October, Comet G3—dubbed the "New Year" comet—is currently falling toward the Sun, and if all goes well, it could outshine Venus in the night sky. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-8 17:28

Google’s AI Weather App Could be Extremely Useful to Photographers

Google has introduced a new type of AI-powered weather app capable of predicting the weather earlier than traditional models, which could be handy for photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-9 13:53

Photographers Could Learn a Thing or Two From the New ‘Mario Party’ Game

Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch features a fun yet challenging minigame about capturing precise street photography moments. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-13 00:24

Babe Ruth’s First Photo as a Baseball Pro Could Fetch More Than $200,000

A rare photo of Babe Ruth’s first appearance with the Baltimore Orioles will be presented for sale at Leland’s 2024 Fall Classic Auction and could go for more than $200,000. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-16 23:12

Photo of Prince Andrew’s Infamous BBC Interview Could Hang in National Portrait Gallery

A photo taken during Prince Andrew's disastrous television appearance on BBC's Newsnight may go on display in the National Portrait Gallery in London. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-24 20:00

Apple iPhone 16 Pro First Impressions: It Could Be the Best Smartphone for Photographers

The PetaPixel team flew down to Cupertino to witness the 2024 Apple Keynote event and get our first glimpse at the new iPhone 16 Pro. With all the recent push lately to add AI features to the photography aspects of the phone it's nice to see Apple working on updated camera hardware instead. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-10 04:24

Trump Claims Photo of Him and E. Jean Carroll ‘Could Have Been AI-Generated’

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump made an extraordinary suggestion that a photo of him and E. Jean Carroll -- the writer he was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming -- was AI-generated. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-10 16:06

In Photography’s Early Days, Ads Could Use a Photo of You Without Permission

Imagine running a headshot session and instead of handling the photos with sensitivity and care, the photographer sells the images to a national company for a major advertising campaign. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-12 18:36

Could we soon have a Voigtlander/Cosina 18mm f/1.4 lens?

I love the Vogitlander/Cosina lenses. I have owned the 40mm f/1.2 for years, and just recently I purchased the wonderful 50mm f/1.0. The reason I buy these types of Voigtlander lenses is that they offer me high optical quality in a relatively compact format. The trade-off is the lack of autofocus, but I am a… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-6-15 16:03

Study Warns That AI ‘Griefbots’ Could Become a Burden

A new study from the University of Cambridge called for "safeguards" around the use of "griefbots," lest they end up becoming digital ghosts. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-17 17:43

PSA: Tonight Could Be a Great Chance to Photograph Auroras

Although there is no such thing as a sure thing when it comes to dazzling aurora displays, tonight offers photographers a great chance to see the northern lights. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-10 21:19

Google Researchers Warn That People Could Get Too Close to AI Avatars

A research paper from Google's DeepMind -- the company's AI research laboratory -- has warned that humans could become too enamored with AI-powered avatars. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-23 15:57

Drones Are Using Power Lines to Charge Up, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

An autonomous drone that uses power lines to self-recharge has been trialed but the potential pitfalls are catastrophic.

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2024-4-11 16:36

Stability AI, Makers of Stable Diffusion, Could Be in Huge Trouble

Stability AI is the company behind the leading AI image generator Stable Diffusion. But despite early success, it appears all is not well at one of the world's hottest startups. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-22 14:28

TikTok is Working on a New Photo App That Could Rival Instagram

TikTok is reportedly working on a new stand-alone photo app called "TikTok Photos" in a platform that could potentially rival Instagram. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-18 16:20

Support the Phoblographer; You Could Win a Sweet Prize!

This is the lens to get! This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 lens in Leica M-mount to one lucky subscriber. It’s overall in pretty great condition and brings with it the patina and aging that makes its beauty shine through. Now, we’re giving it away to one lucky winner! … thephoblographer.com »

2024-3-15 22:00

OM System OM-1 II Review: Could This Have Been a Firmware Update?

When OM Digital Solutions purchased, and thereby saved, Olympus' incredible photographic history and slate of digital cameras from the brink of collapse in 2021, there were many questions about what would happen to the Olympus Micro Four Thirds system. petapixel.com »

2024-2-6 18:01

Apple’s Tim Cook Says Generative AI Features Could Come ‘Later This Year’

Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the company is working on bringing users generative AI software features, which he expects to come later this year. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-3 18:52

An Oklahoma Anti-Porn Bill Could Ban Any Sort of Sexualized Photograph

An Oklahoma anti-porn bill could outlaw any sort of sexualized image -- pornographic or not -- and ban sending nude photographs outside of marriage. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-23 19:19

MiracleArm’s Articulation Could Be a Boon for Content Creators

A Kickstarter for the new MiracleArm tool might just be one of the handiest tools for photographers and content creators.

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2023-12-20 02:04

Photographers Warned They Could Be Sued for Grinch-Themed Shoots

Photographers have been warned about doing Grinch-themed photo shoots over the holidays due to "serious trademark infringement issues." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-12 18:28

Colorful Auroras Could Appear Tonight in U.S. as Solar Storm Races to Earth

Thanks to a powerful solar storm, photographers at high latitudes may be treated to fantastic northern lights displays tonight in the United States and Canada. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-1 22:33

How Sigma Could Make the fp Great

I have always admired Sigma. It wasn’t regarded in the same league as it is today for its lenses until the Art series came out, but Sigma’s digital cameras have always been singular in design and purpose. petapixel.com »

2023-11-28 22:54

AI Could Save John Lennon’s Final Filmed Interview

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to save John Lennon's final filmed interview before The Beatles star was murdered. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-14 22:30

New Neural Network Could Majorly Improve Smartphone Photography

Glass Imaging uses artificial intelligence to "extract the full image quality potential from hardware on current and future smartphone cameras by reversing lens aberrations and sensor imperfections." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-3 01:06

Scientists Could Use Lenses to Make Roads on the Moon

New research has found that humans could turn lunar dirt into smooth, clean roads on the moon -- all with the help of a giant lens. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-15 22:32

Could the Fujifilm X100V Successor Have an All-New Lens?

The next iteration in the Fuji X100 series would be its 6th. The first model was released over a decade ago, in 2010, heralding a new era for Fujifilm. Until now, they’ve kept a 23mm APS-C (35mm full-frame equivalent) lens on all the models. thephoblographer.com »

2023-9-17 13:00

UK Law Could Mean AI Generated Images and Videos Must Be Labeled

A new law that means all artificial intelligence (AI) generated photos and videos must be labeled is being considered in the U.K. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-22 22:32

You Could Own the Custom Camera Used to Shoot ‘Blade Runner’

The custom-made 65mm VFX matte camera used to shoot Blade Runner (1982), Batman Returns, Species, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind is being offered for sale, letting fans of motion pictures own a major piece of cinema history. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-17 19:53

Tom Hanks Says AI Could Allow Him to Star in Movies After His Death

Movie star Tom Hanks says he could continue acting after death with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

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2023-5-16 17:14

Could the Leica Q3 Have a Big Problem With Glass?

Photographers everywhere are hyped for whenever the Leica Q3 hits the market. In fact, when I was being briefed on the Leica M11 Monochrom, I thought it was finally the Q3. But alas, that hasn't been the case. thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-3 07:00

This Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Could Be Yours!

Few things make photographers happy like a new camera! And that’s why we created our membership program to do way more than just take away banner-ads. You get a ton of perks including a monthly giveaway; and we’re working on building the benefits out even more. This month, all our subscribers qualify to win a … thephoblographer.com »

2023-4-13 19:00

Mysterious $240M Startup Could be Making AI ‘Wearable Camera’

A secretive startup, that may be working on a wearable artificially intelligent (AI) camera device, has raised a further $100 million in funding. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-11 18:58

White House Backs Bill That Could Ban TikTok Nationwide

The White House backed a congressional bill that would give the Biden administration new powers to ban TikTok and other foreign technologies that could pose security threats. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-10 21:44

Researchers Turn Dead Birds into Drones That Could Spy On People

Scientists are turning dead birds into drones that could be used to spy on wildlife and people.

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2023-2-17 19:48

Deepfake Faces Could Protect People’s Privacy in Social Media Photos

Social media users could use artificial intelligence (AI) generated deepfakes faces to hide their identity in other people's photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-7 21:42

NASA Captures the Sun Smiling, But it Could Spell Trouble for Earth

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has captured the Sun "smiling", thanks to the star's extremely active period.

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2022-10-28 12:26

Edward Steichen’s Image of New York Could Break the Photo Auction Record

Experts believe a rare Edward Steichen image could break the record for the most expensive photograph sold at auction.

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2022-10-11 20:13

Close-up Images of Jupiter’s Frozen Ocean Moon That Could Harbor Aliens

NASA has released images taken from Juno Probe after it passed close to Jupiter's frozen ocean moon Europa this week.

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2022-10-1 14:29

New AI Data Law Could Have ‘Serious Consequences’ for Photographers

The Association of Photographers (AOP) has raised the alarm over the Text and Data Mining copyright exception that the U.K. government plans to introduce. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-15 14:56

AI Image Generators Could Be the Next Frontier of Photo Copyright Theft

Artificial intelligence-powered (AI) image generators have exploded in popularity and apps like DALL-E, Midjourney, and more recently Stable Diffusion are exciting and tantalizing technology enthusiasts. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-20 22:04

Apple Employee Says She Could Be Fired for Video on iPhone Security

An Apple employee has claimed that the tech giant is threatening to fire her after she posted a viral TikTok video with basic iPhone security tips. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-17 20:28