YouTube is Secretly Editing Users’ Videos Without Their Consent

YouTube has been quietly using AI to alter people’s videos without telling them or asking for permission.

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2025-8-25 17:01

Nancy Mace Shares Nude Photo ‘Taken Without Her Consent’ As She Pushes For Tougher Voyeurism Laws

Republican Representative Nancy Mace showed a photo of her nude body that she claims was recorded without her consent during a hearing for tougher voyeurism laws. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-22 15:14

Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Air Review: Performance Without Price

Viltrox is steadily expanding its line of lenses and I’ve committed to making 2025 the year that I review more of them. Viltrox lenses have earned a glowing reputation and I very much enjoyed the 135mm f/1. petapixel.com »

2025-3-4 21:06

Range Camera App Promises Natural-Looking iPhone Photos Without Fuss

Photographer and app developer Drew Mylrea released Range Camera, a new iPhone camera app that promises more natural-looking photos and streamlined RAW image editing. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-21 21:55

OpenAI Claims DeepSeek Took All of its Data Without Consent

OpenAI says that the viral Chinese AI app DeepSeek may have siphoned off massive amounts of data to build its models.

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2025-1-31 16:18

Our Website Without Ads Comes With a Great Perk!

Capture One is discounted for members! The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move — but what we’re offering you now is even better. thephoblographer.com »

2025-1-19 08:00

This AI Anonymizes People’s Faces Without Substantially Changing the Image

A group of researchers have attempted to put artificial intelligence (AI) to good use by making a face anonymizer program.

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2024-11-15 15:14

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Review: Versatility Without (Much) Compromise

Versatility is always desirable when it comes to optics. Having a lens that can cover a wide range of focal lengths while collecting a decent amount of light is a supremely useful tool, but it is a challenging game for lens designers to play. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-5 15:01

Photographer Claims Apple Used Her Images Without Consent

A photographer has sued Apple after the company allegedly used her photos on the Apple Music website without her consent.

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2024-9-4 18:57

Bill Gates Used My Photo Without Permission… and Then Made it Right

Bill Gates recently posted a photograph on Facebook that one could easily deduce from his sparse captioning was made by him and his team - not the mildly (and formerly) irritated author writing now. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-20 19:23

Phase One is Finally Selling the XC Camera Without the $46K Back

Phase One will finally make its medium format travel camera, the XC, available as body-only for those who might already own an IQ4 digital back. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-17 19:47

New Tech Wirelessly Sends Photos Across Devices Without a Network

Take away WiFi, Bluetooth, and basically any other network protocol, and how do you transfer a photo from one smartphone to another? That’s where LiveDrop comes in. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-2 00:55

OpenAI Claims it is Impossible to Train AI Without Using Copyrighted Content

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and DALL-E, is fighting a major legal battle against New York Times for what The Times alleges was "unlawful use" of its content during OpenAI's extensive AI training process. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-10 20:12

DJI Mini 4 Pro Review: Ultra-Light Without Compromises

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a drone I’ve been looking forward to flying for a while. Weighing in at under 250g, while still featuring a powerful and capable camera, the Mini 4 Pro packs a lot of features into a tiny body. petapixel.com »

2023-11-30 22:54

Church Camera Captures First Case of Mammals Mating Without Penetration

A church surveillance camera is believed to have captured the first-ever recording of mammals mating without intromission (the act of penetration). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-22 20:24

Threads Will Let You Delete Your Account Without Deleting Instagram

Meta will finally let users delete their Threads account without losing their Instagram account.

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2023-9-28 15:03

Photographer Sues XFL For Using Her Photos Without Compensation

A photographer has filed a lawsuit against the XFL accusing the football league of using her photos without compensating her. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-20 22:54

NH Lets Anyone Mount Game Cameras on Private Land Without Permission

Under current New Hampshire law, hunters can enter private property and mount game cameras -- camera traps designed to track prey for the purposes of hunting -- without permission from the landowner. petapixel.com »

2023-5-1 20:09

Neurapix Instant Adds AI Editing to Lightroom Without Using the Cloud

The artificial intelligence-powered (AI) photo editor Neurapix has unveiled a new service that is able to deliver edited photos in real-time by eliminating the upload and download to and from the cloud steps entirely. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-27 23:40

Tile to Fine Users $1M for Tracking People Without Their Permission

Tile, the maker of Bluetooth tracking devices similar to Apple AirTags, has announced a new Anti-Theft Mode designed to make Tire-enabled devices more difficult to steal and easier to recover in the event of theft. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-17 23:07

New Photo Studio Promises Pro-Level Headshots Without a Photographer

LiloPhoto bills itself as the world's first professional self-portrait studio where anyone can get high-quality portraits taken without needing a photographer. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-12 20:05

Midjourney Founder Admits to Using a ‘Hundred Million’ Images Without Consent

Midjourney founder David Holz has admitted that his company did not receive consent for the hundreds of millions of images used to train its AI image generator, outraging photogarphers and artists. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-21 15:23

Lensa AI’s Terms Allow It To Use Images ‘Without Compensation’

Photo editing app Lensa AI's terms and conditions allow it to distribute and use users' images without any compensation.

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2022-12-14 21:36

AI Shows What the Kardashians Would Look Like ‘Without Plastic Surgery’

A group of live streamers used artificial intelligence (AI) to show what they believe the Kardashians would look like "without plastic surgery." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-13 19:39

How Car Commercials Can Be Shot Without the Car

Thanks to the power of high-resolution 360-degree cameras and 3D compositing technology, production companies can produce full commercials for new cars before any model ever makes it off the line. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-16 19:12

Miley Cyrus Sued by Paparazzi For Sharing Photo Without Permission

Singer Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit after she posted an image of herself on Instagram without the photographer's permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-13 15:15

Women Left ‘Shaking’ After Their Photos Used in Ad Without Permission

Spanish authorities have found themselves in hot water after publishing photos of five British women in an advertisement without prior permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-8 18:49

Google’s Nest Will Provide Data to Police Without a Warrant

Google will allow "emergency disclosures" of video footage to the police from its Nest cameras, without a warrant.

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2022-7-27 13:56

Amazon Gave Ring Camera Footage To Police Without Asking Users

Technology giant Amazon has admitted to handing over Ring doorbell camera footage to law enforcement at least eleven times this year -- without the owners' permission or a search warrant. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-15 21:43

Students Can Sue Over Yearbook Photos Published Without Permission

A former class of school students was told by a federal judge they can pursue a lawsuit against PeopleConnect after their yearbook photos were published without their permission on the company's social networking site Classmates.com. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-7 22:41

Photographer Sues Reality TV Star for Posting Photo Without Permission

Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel has been sued for copyright infringement after allegedly posting an image of storm-ravaged Puerto Rico on her Instagram account without permission from the photographer. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-18 20:31

Newly Developed Camera Can Take In-Focus Photos Without a Lens

Due to physical limitations, cameras can only become so small before they simply cannot shrink anymore. But a new lensless camera design could change that. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-5 22:24

Global chip shortage pulls back the veil on Canon printer's onboard authenticity checks

The global chip shortage has had a lot of consequences. While we expected many products to be tough to find, some of the outcomes of the shortage are more surprising. For example, Canon puts chips in some of its ink and toner cartridges so that its printers can identify them as genuine cartridges. dpreview.com »

2022-1-11 21:36

How to Simulate Long Exposure with an iPhone Without ND Filters

Right off the bat, I’m going to add the disclaimer that this tutorial will probably not be for every type of photographer out there. If you have no interest in exploring the creative opportunities that mobile photography offers, then this video may not be for you. But, I’d like to challenge you to at least […] petapixel.com »

2021-11-9 00:18

What If We Disappeared: The World Without Us: My Photo Project About Abandoned Locations (30 Pics)

Dear friends, it’s time to share the big news: I am extremely proud to announce that my second book Green Urbex: The World Without Us has now been released by Albin Michel! The post What If We Disappeared: The World Without Us: My Photo Project About Abandoned Locations (30 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-10-12 21:56

5 Artists Show How to Make Unbelievable Images Without Photoshop

Often, when a person looks at a photograph that seems too good to be true, it's because it is. The reality is that the photographer has spent hours in Photoshop trying to create something that isn't true to life. thephoblographer.com »

2021-7-30 13:00

How to Try Deep Space Astrophotography Without Spending a Fortune

Are you a photographer who would love to give deep space imaging a try – but you’re not quite ready to spend thousands of dollars (or more) to build your own astrophotography rig? With remote astrophotography, you can create astonishing images without the high startup costs. You can learn how to capture and process images […] petapixel.com »

2021-7-30 20:55

How Fabrice Ducouret Does Double Exposures Without Photoshop

My name is Fabrice Ducouret. I’m a French photographer living in California. I’ve been shooting film since I was a teenager and have a real passion for it. I’ve always found the process of shooting with film much more natural and in tune with my personality and interests than digital. thephoblographer.com »

2021-7-17 19:00

How to Shoot In Natural Light Without Modifiers Like a Pro

Shooting in natural light can be quite difficult. In fact, many photographers gravitate towards studio photography to avoid natural light completely. However, natural light can be manipulated in a way that will produce great work. petapixel.com »

2021-5-20 18:55

Surreal And Minimalistic Photos Created By This Adorable Couple Without Using Editing Software

Two imaginative Spanish photographers are thrilling everyone with their images created without the use of editing software. The post Surreal And Minimalistic Photos Created By This Adorable Couple Without Using Editing Software first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-5-18 18:04

No, You Can’t Take Great Pictures Without Knowing Light

Without light, there is no picture. Knowing how to use light to your advantage can help you in any genre of photography, from landscape to portrait. What does photography mean in the simplest terms? Well, the Greek roots of the word suggest painting with light. petapixel.com »

2021-4-13 18:14

Our Lockdown Without Limits

Cheer up to everyone in these challenging times. Everyone's story is different, everyone's story is special. Trying to stay positive and keep on going. The post Our Lockdown Without Limits first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-4-7 02:42

I Answer The Question ‘Why?’ After Doing A Photoshoot In The Snow Without A Shirt On

I recently shared an image and a video of me doing a photoshoot without a shirt on in the snow with my daughter. This raised a lot of attention and a lot of questions as you can imagine. So, I thought I would answer the ‘why?’ here. boredpanda.com »

2021-3-26 20:31

Jayna Ho Does Beautiful Abstract Photography Without Photoshop

My name is Jayna Ho. I’m a self-educated photographer who creates abstract and impressionist images. For the last year or so, I’ve focused on using ICM (intentional camera movement) techniques as a means to explore creatively. thephoblographer.com »

2021-3-4 08:00

What is Photography Without an Audience?

Audience: a broad term, of course. Evokes all kinds of responses. Since this is a photoblog I am referencing the audience that sees our work. In this very odd and terrible of times, I find that having no audience for my photographs is very difficult. petapixel.com »

2020-10-25 20:19

Video: How to Shoot Handheld without Image Stabilization

Editor in Chief Chris Gampat will lead a discussion about shooting without image stabilization. He was taught to shoot at 1/13th with a Leica rangefinder and he’s still incredibly steady even without stabilization. thephoblographer.com »

2020-8-9 19:00

Reddit is Asking to Use Photos in Ads for Free Without Credit

It’s no secret that Reddit makes huge amounts of ad revenue off content that’s often posted without the copyright owners’ permission. But did you know the company is also asking photographers to use their photos for commercial purposes without any payment… or even credit? Bellingham, Washington-based commercial photographer John Wingfield (@johnwingfield) regularly shoots beautiful photos […] petapixel.com »

2020-7-1 20:05

Camera Hack: Use Your Main Camera as a Webcam Without a Capture Card

Photographer Kim Farrelly has had a hard time getting a capture card to use with his Fuji X-T3. They’re all either sold out, or being re-sold at an insane markup. So he figured out a hack that allows him to get a high-def feed from his camera using just a USB cable. This particular hack […] petapixel.com »

2020-5-9 19:23

Simple Tips for Taking Better Indoor Portraits Without Buying More Gear

Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake over at DPReview TV have put together a helpful (and timely) primer that shows you how to take better indoor portraits using only natural light, and without needing to buy any additional photography gear. petapixel.com »

2020-4-30 21:09

The Most Beautiful Flower Garden In The World Without People (My 31 Pics)

I enjoy our beautiful spring in which I always find time to photograph the flowers and show their beauty. boredpanda.com »

2020-4-29 13:44