Instagram Adds Safety Features to Accounts That Feature Photos of Children

Meta is adding safety features and protections to Instagram accounts that primarily share photos and videos of children.

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2025-7-23 17:08

Google’s Gemini AI Has New Photo-to-Video Feature

Google has launched a new feature within its Gemini AI assistant that allows users to convert photos into short video clips, expanding access to a tool previously limited to its standalone filmmaking platform, Flow. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-11 12:22

Sony Electronics Launches “Camera Verify” Feature for Its Camera Authenticity Solution for News Organizations

Press text: Sony Electronics Launches “Camera Verify” Feature for Its Camera Authenticity Solution for News Organizations The beta feature enables external sharing of image authenticity information via a dedicated URL SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2025 – Today, Sony Electronics announced the beta release of Camera Verify, a new feature of its Camera Authenticity Solution1 that… The post Sony Electronics Launches “Camera Verify” Feature for Its Camera Authenticity Solution for News Organizations first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-6-28 13:37

Adobe's latest AI-powered Lightroom features solve some real problems

Logo: Adobe Adobe is updating Lightroom and Photoshop to make some previously-announced features widely available, and is teasing an AI filtering system for Lightroom that could make it much easier to cull collections of hundreds or thousands of photos. dpreview.com »

2025-6-17 16:00

Nikon promises to bring a much-requested feature to the Z6III

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Richard Butler Last week, Nikon announced a firmware update to its Zf camera that added its bird-specific subject detection mode, promising it'd be quicker and more accurate at detecting and tracking birds than the Auto or Animal modes. dpreview.com »

2025-4-15 19:05

The Secret Feature on Compact Cameras

For a long time, compact cameras have had a feature that we wish ILC cameras had. So, with the dive back into compact cameras these days, we figured that we'd show you folks something really incredible that they do but that larger, interchangeable-lens cameras don't do. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-15 19:00

The Nikon Zf Finally Gets the Feature Everyone Wanted

Today, Nikon is giving photographers owning the Nikon Zf (properly called the Nikon Z f) everything that they've wanted -- pretty much. Imaging Recipe color presets are coming to the Nikon Zf in a different but very big way. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-8 07:01

NiSi Aureus Full-Frame Cine Primes Feature Super-Fast T1.4 Aperture

Filter and lens company NiSi announced the Aureus Prime T1.4 Cinema Lens Series, a group of five new full-frame cinema lenses designed for high-end film and video production. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-8 18:37

Instagram Rolls Out Fast-Forward Feature for Reels

Instagram has rolled out a new feature, which allows users to fast-forward Reels, similar to TikTok's functionality.

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2025-3-28 15:46

Canon's latest feature costs $120 and is meant for school photographers

Image: Canon Canon has announced a new 'Cropping Guide' firmware update, which aims to make framing portraits easy and consistent. The feature costs $120 per camera and is available on the EOS R50, R10 and R7. dpreview.com »

2024-12-11 23:00

Imagen’s Newest Feature Promises Faster Image Processing and Delivery

Imagen’s new AI-powered feature is designed to simplify photographers’ post-production workflows.

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2024-12-11 21:28

Apple Sued for Not Implementing CSAM Detection Feature on iCloud

Apple is being sued for dropping its plan to scan iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after the company cited security and privacy concerns. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-9 21:19

Ricoh now sells a software 'Grad ND' for recent Pentax DSLRs in the US

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Ricoh Ricoh is now selling a software graduated ND filter for select Pentax DSLRs. The 'Premium Feature,' which you unlock on your camera using an activation code, lets you make certain parts of your image darker than others, similar to how you can with a physical graduated ND filter. dpreview.com »

2024-9-24 22:42

Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Plus Feature Dedicated ‘Camera Control’ Button

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16 line, and the base-level models are receiving exciting new features.

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2024-9-10 20:59

Instagram May Be Working on ‘Peek’ Feature to Rival BeReal

Meta isn't done trying to compete with BeReal. The Instagram owner is reportedly working on a new feature similar to BeReal's casual selling point. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-21 22:50

Audiio’s New Elements Feature Enables Users to Easily Build a Unique Track

Audiio, a leading provider of licensed music for creators, has announced Elements, a new way for people to mix and match components from multiple tracks to create something personal and unique. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-20 19:22

Unique Auction Is First to Feature Prints Made By Vivian Maier Herself

An upcoming Vivian Maier auction will offer up a rarity for the late photographer: images printed over her lifetime.

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2024-4-16 23:04

YouTube is Testing AI Feature That Skips to ‘Best Parts’ of Videos

YouTube is testing out a new AI-powered feature that allows users to skip to the "best parts" of a video.

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2024-3-29 17:09

Insta360 Brings Its Clever AI Warp Effects Feature to More Action Cams

Insta360 is keeping busy in the new year with plenty of announcements. Following the release of a new mount for skiing, the company has revealed that its powerful AI Warp feature will be available on even more products. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-19 23:31

Google Announces Intuitive ‘Circle to Search’ Feature at Samsung Unpacked

Announced at Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday, it will now be possible search almost anything without having to switch apps with as little as a mere gesture. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-18 20:59

First-Ever AI-Generated TV Anchors Will Feature on US News in Early 2024

A new television station will feature artificial intelligence (AI) generated news anchors for the first time in the U.S. next year. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 18:04

Leica’s Four New Firmware Upgrades Feature Worthwhile Improvements

While firmware updates aren't often anything too exciting, a recent patch from Leica actually provides some welcome quality-of-life upgrades. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-12 22:31

The New Viltrox 20mm f2.8 Lacks a Major Feature

Today, Viltrox is announcing the new Viltrox 20mm f2. 8 lens for Sony E mount. This lens has autofocus -- which is a really nice feature. And as we've seen with previous Viltrox lenses, their autofocus is truly something to behold. thephoblographer.com »

2023-10-31 23:00

Xiaomi 14 Series Phones Feature New Snapdragon Chip, Faster Leica Lens

Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform on Tuesday and smartphone maker Xiaomi wasted no time in launching its first smartphones to utilize Qualcom''s new, super-fast chip. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-27 21:22

Webb Snaps Never-Before-Seen Feature in Jupiter’s Atmosphere

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a high-speed jet stream in Jupiter's lower stratosphere, approximately 25 miles above the planet's clouds. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-27 20:07

Lightroom Has a New Lens Blur Feature That Simulates Depth of Field

Adobe has announced significant new features for Adobe Lightroom at Adobe MAX 2023. "We're excited to unveil a range of innovative Lightroom features that make it easier than ever to express your creative vision, now with more choice over where your images are stored," says Adobe. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-12 21:12

Behold the Power of Sony Clear Image Zoom, a Feature Nobody Talks About

Nearly all modern Sony cameras include Clear Image Zoom (CIZ), a feature that gets almost no attention but can prove extremely useful -- especially for wildlife photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-22 22:30

New US Postal Service Stamps Feature Beautiful Photos of Microscopic Life

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is celebrating the beauty of microscopic life through a series of new forever stamps that feature images captured using microscopes and specialized photographic techniques. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-11 21:31

The Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 G2 Adds a Much Needed Feature

Today, Tamron is announcing the development of the Tamron 70-180mm f2. 8 G2 lens. The previous version came up a bit short in several ways, as we stated in our review. And the new one seems like a minor update overall until you really look underneath the surface of things. thephoblographer.com »

2023-8-10 06:00

Picsart is Adding an In-App Community Feature Called ‘Spaces’

Picsart -- one of the most popular mobile photo editors and graphic design tools -- has announced Spaces, a new in-app community designed to encourage creative connection and collaboration. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-16 15:59

Think Tank’s SpeedTop Backpacks Feature Magnetic Top Lid

Think Tank Photo has announced a new SpeedTop backpack series, which comprises a pair of models that share many features but offer varying carrying capacities. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-3 23:21

New Indiana Jones Movie Will Feature an AI 35-Year-Old Harrison Ford

Indiana Jones 5 will feature a de-aged Harrison Ford for the first 25 minutes of the movie thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) technology. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-1 21:25

Luminar Neo Update Adds Undo/Redo Feature and Improves Performance

Skylum has released update 1.9 update Luminar Neo that brings a heavily-requested Undo/Redo functionally to the artificial intelligence-powered photo editing application. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-28 19:46

Photo Editing App Bazaart Adds New AI Background Feature

Photo editing and graphic design app Bazaart has unveiled its "Magic Backgrounds" feature which promises to transform amateur photos into "professional-grade product photos with just a few taps." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-29 20:23

Samsung’s Photo ‘Remaster’ Feature Horrifyingly Gave Teeth to an Infant

A Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra owner says that the company's photo "Remaster" feature is taking some extreme liberties with their photos, namely adding teeth into the mouth of their seven-month-old daughter. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-24 20:06

The First Ever Feature Film Shot Entirely in Space is Russian Made

The trailer for the first feature film shot entirely in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been released by Russia. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-10 22:00

Halide’s Neural Telephoto Feature Gives Any iPhone AI-Powered Zoom

Halide has released update 2.11 which adds a new feature called Neural Telephoto, which the company says gives all iPhone photographers access to a high-end feature even if they aren't using the latest and greatest device. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-9 21:36

Raspberry Pi’s New Camera Module 3 is its First to Feature Autofocus

Raspberry Pi has announced the new Camera Module 3 in multiple variants that are higher resolution, feature autofocus and HDR, and that have the ability to capture both visible light and infrared. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-1-10 18:53

Pixelmator Pro Adds Deband Feature That Rids Images of Color Banding

Pixelmator Pro has added an AI-powered Deband feature to its Apple Mac image editing app that gets rid of color banding.

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2022-12-22 19:42

Instagram Launches its CopyCat BeReal Feature ‘Candid Stories’

Instagram has officially launched "Candid Stories" -- a new dual camera feature that copies the photo-sharing app BeReal.

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2022-12-14 21:51

Google Photos is Dumbing Down its Location Estimation Feature

Google is changing how Photos estimates missing photo locations and will no longer use information from Location History for new photos and videos when camera location settings are turned off. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-9 20:06

Instagram May Add Microblogging Feature in a Bid to Replace Twitter

After a year of chasing TikTok's domination in short-form video, Meta is now reportedly considering building its own version of Twitter within its photo-sharing app, Instagram. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-9 18:41

Instagram’s New Anti-Abuse Feature ‘Nudges’ Users to Be Respectful

Instagram has upgraded features on its app to protect users from abuse and help them block the accounts of trolls on the social media platform. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-21 20:58

Google’s New Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Phones Feature Improved Cameras

Google made it official today by launching its Pixel 7 lineup, sticking to familiar features, while also adding some extras to fill in gaps and improve image output. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-7 18:13

Instagram Will Test a ‘Repost’ Feature

Instagram will be testing a "repost" feature that would allow users to share other people's posts in their own feeds.

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2022-9-9 21:36

DALL-E Announce Feature That Allows You to Extend an Image Beyond Border

DALL-E has announced Outpainting, a new feature which allows users to extend an image beyond its original border.

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2022-9-2 15:43

BeReal is Developing a new ‘Friends of Friends’ Discovery Feature: Report

BeReal is currently working on a feature that lets users discover and view posts from "friends of friends."

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2022-8-30 18:49

Snapchat Adds BeReal-Like Dual Camera Feature

Snapchat is getting real. Or, it’s at least taking a cue from fellow social media company BeReal with its new dual camera feature. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-30 18:01

Instagram is Testing a Copycat BeReal Feature on its App

Instagram is testing a new feature that copies the photo-sharing app BeReal, which continues to hold on to the number one spot in the U.S. on Apple’s App Store charts this week. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-23 13:50

Instagram Launches New ‘Dual’ Camera Feature, Similar to BeReal

Instagram has added a new "Dual" camera feature -- seemingly in a bid to copy photo-sharing app BeReal which soared to the number one spot in the U.S. on Apple’s App Store charts this week. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-30 16:10