Depositphotos Launches ‘Commercially Safe’ AI Image Generator

Stock photo website Depositphotos has launched an AI image generator which it says is commercially safe to use.

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2024-4-20 20:17

Picsart Launches ‘Smart Background’ Editing for Product Photography

Image editor Picsart announced "Smart Background," a new tool that automatically creates an AI-generated environment based on the subject. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-19 22:00

7Artisans Launches Affordable 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift APS-C Lens

7Artisans has announced an exciting new prime lens, a tilt-shift 50mm f/1.4 for APS-C mirrorless cameras, including those with E, X, and Micro Four Thirds mounts. Although, of course, Micro Four Thirds is smaller than APS-C. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-18 22:17

7Artisans Launches Affordable 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift Lens

7Artisans has announced an exciting new prime lens, a tilt-shift 50mm f/1.4 for mirrorless cameras, including those with E, X, and Micro Four Thirds mounts. On a full-frame camera, it has a 50mm focal length, while it is equivalent to 75mm and 100mm on Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds cameras, respectively. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-19 22:17

Peak Design Launches Its Camera Straps In New ‘Coyote’ Colorway

Peak Design has released a new colorway for its camera strap products, including the Cuff, Leash, Slide Lite, and Slide. The new "Coyote" colorway, a medium brown, joins four existing color choices: black, ash, midnight, and sage. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-17 19:02

Dzofilm Launches Trio of Sleek New Anamorphic Lenses

Cine lens maker Dzofilm announced three new Pavo anamorphic lenses to add to its Pavo lineup.

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2024-4-13 23:27

Ex-Yahoo CEO Launches Shine, an AI-Powered Group Photo Sharing App

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's newly announced photo-sharing app, Shine, has some around the internet asking, "What year is this from?" [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-3 21:11

Fujifilm Launches New Service in Canada to Digitize Old Media

Fujifilm has launched a service through its Printlife branding called Capture Canada, which offers consumers there the opportunity to digitize prints, film, slides, and videotapes by mailing them in. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-24 01:28

Wise Launches CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Cards Starting at $200

Alongside its new USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader, Wise, a Compact Flash Association Member, has released new CFexpress 4.0 Type B cards at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-23 21:25

Wandrd Launches New Transit Travel Series Bags for Photographers

Gear and bag company Wandrd is well known by photographers and travel enthusiasts. The company has released four new products in a new Transit Travel line to expand its offerings. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-23 00:09

Sandmarc Launches 6x Telephoto Lens for iPhone

Photography accessory and equipment company Sandmarc has announced a new Telephoto 6x lens for iPhone.

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2024-2-21 22:23

Puget Systems Launches Workstation-Grade 17-inch Laptop

Puget Systems, the makers of the famous PugetBench software that many, including PetaPixel, use to test computers, has entered the laptop workstation market. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-21 20:20

Adox Launches New Ultra-Low-ISO Color Film

German film company Adox is branching out with another new color film. On the heels of Color Mission, which Adox released in 2022, Color Mission Helios is an ultra-low-ISO color option for photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-30 21:22

Samsung Launches AI-Powered Galaxy S24 Smartphones

At its Unpacked event today, Samsung announced the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones, including the new S24, S24+, and flagship S24 Ultra. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-18 20:59

Getty Images Launches AI Image Generator for Stock Photos

Getty Images has launched "Generative AI by iStock": an AI image generator that allows customers to create their own artificial intelligence stock photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-11 16:22

Threads, Popular X Alternative Among Photographers, Launches in the EU

When Threads launched earlier this year, the app was available in the US and more than 100 other countries. But those in the European Union were left out of the fun. petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 22:58

Meta Launches a Standalone AI Image Generator

Meta has launched a standalone AI image generator to compete with the likes of DALL-E and Midjourney.

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2023-12-7 23:28

Generative Video Startup Pika Labs Launches Version 1.0, Raises $55 Million in Funding

About a week after Stability AI announced Stable Diffusion Video, laying the groundwork for AI text-to-video generators, AI startup Pika Labs has announced that it has raised $55 million to push its competing generative video platform further. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-29 23:51

TMZ Launches Hollywood ‘Selfie Tour’ To Help Tourists Improve Their Photos

TMZ has launched a new "Selfie Tour" of Hollywood to help celebrity-spotting tourists improve their photography.

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2023-11-22 20:28

Meta Launches $10 Monthly Ad-Free Plan For Facebook and Instagram in EU

Meta has announced that it will offer an ad-free subscription option for Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union (EU) -- that will cost from $11 (9.99 Euros) per month. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-31 17:41

AMD Launches Threadripper CPUs for Workstations, Including 96-Core Chip

AMD's "Threadripper" family of high-performance workstation processors lives on in two brand-new product classes and chipsets. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-20 21:40

Netflix Quietly Launches a Baby Animal Livestream Show From Cleveland Zoo

Netflix has launched an intriguing new show entitled Baby Animal Cam: A weekly live show streamed from cameras placed inside Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-18 15:00

DXO Launches FilmPack 7

FilmPack 7, DxO Labs’ tribute to analog photography, includes new editing tools, film rendering an enriched Time Machine mode, and more a personalized workflow DxO Labs, creator of pioneering photo-editing software for over 20 years, is proud to present FilmPack 7, designed for digital photographers who love the timeless magic of film. canonrumors.com »

2023-9-28 07:52

Getty Images Makes U-Turn as it Launches its Own AI Image Generator

After months of rejecting AI imagery, Getty Images has today launched its own AI image generator that is exclusively trained on its extensive photo library. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-26 17:36

Upgraded Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 G2 Lens Launches Next Month

Early last month, Tamron announced that it was developing a second-generation 70-180mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount. Today, Tamron has revealed new details about the zoom lens, including its release date and price. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-15 05:59

Canon Launches Its First Seven RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses

Ahead of this week's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, Canon has announced its first set of RF-Mount cinema prime lenses. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-13 17:55

Wise Launches its First CFexpress Type A Cards for Sony Shooters

Wise has announced a new series of CFexpress Type A memory cards that were engineered specifically for Sony Alpha and FX line cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-25 20:10

Meta Launches ‘Human-Like’ AI Image Generation Model

Meta has announced a "human-like" artificial intelligence (AI) image generation model, I-JEPA, and provided components to researchers. The company says the model will be more effective than generative AI models thanks to relying on background knowledge and context, mimicking typical human cognition. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-21 19:40

Calibrite Launches Trio of Monitor Calibrators, Including for HDR Displays

Calibrite has released a trio of monitor calibration devices designed for a range of display technologies, including a new Display Plus HL calibrator that works with super-bright high dynamic range (HDR) displays with luminance up to 10,000 nits. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-17 23:12

Irix Launches 15mm f/2.4 and 150mm f/2.8 Lenses for Sony E-Mount

Irix has reformatted two of its older DSLR lenses to be compatible with Sony E-mount cameras. The company promises these new versions maintain excellent image quality but bring improved design such as a new aperture ring and housing. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-8 21:23

Apple Launches M2 Ultra, its Most Powerful Processor Ever

At today's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) keynote, Apple unveiled its most powerful M2 chip a year after launching its original M2 chip. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-6 20:33

Patriot Launches 512GB V90 UHS-II SD Card for $400

Patriot Memory has announced the Patriot V90 SD card. The company's newest UHS-II card supports 4K/8K video capture and promises read speeds up to 300 MB/s and write speeds up to 260 MB/s. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-6 21:01

100ASA Launches Long-Awaited iOS App as it Challenges Instagram

Instagram alternative 100ASA has launched its long-awaited iOS app, further enhancing 100ASA's competitive viability as a social media platform for passionate photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-15 23:31

Luminar launches the 1.8 update and a new Spring Sale with up to 83% off

You have four days to save up to 83% on Luminar NEO (Click here). And they also launched the new 1.8 update with the following new features: sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-4-7 08:53

Best Buy Launches a Mail-In Electronics Recycling Service

Best Buy has launched a new service that makes it easier for anyone to recycle their old electronics. The new Recycle-by-Mail service accepts a wide range of electronics from laptops and cords to tablets and, presumably, old or broken digital cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-6 20:30

Atlas Lens Launches the ‘Sirius Series’ 1.0x Anamorphic Cinema Lenses

Atlas Lens has announced the Sirius Series 1.0x anamorphic cinema lenses, what it says marks a significant milestone in its mission to make creative cinematography more interesting, personal, and rewarding. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-3 15:59

AI Image Generator Midjourney Launches a Magazine

Midjourney, one of the hottest AI technology platforms on the planet, has taken the unusual step of getting into print media. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-17 21:37

Benro Launches Theta, the World’s First Smart Modular Travel Tripod

The popular tripod company Benro today launched the Theta, a revolutionary new camera stabilization device that the brand calls "the world's first smart modular travel tripod." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-8 21:52

Photo Contest Fooled by AI Image Launches ‘Human vs Machine’ Competition

A photography contest that awarded first place to a computer-generated artificial intelligence (AI) image has launched a new competition that pits AI against human photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-27 15:59

Sigma Launches Interchangeable Lenses for Nikon Z Mount Cameras

Sigma is launching support for Nikon Z-mount cameras with three prime lenses that are already available in five other mounts. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-23 18:19

Nextorage Launches New Series of High-Performance SD Cards

Nextorage, a relative newcomer to the memory card space, has announced two new SD card series. One, the NX-F2PRO SD cards are the company's highest performance while the NX-F2SE cards are slower but still good enough to handle 4K video capture. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-22 23:53

Picsart Launches AI Selfie Generator Allowing Users to Create Unique Avatars

Picsart has announced a new AI selfie generator allowing users to create personalized avatars of themselves.

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2022-12-26 20:00

Pentax Launches New 35mm Camera Project After Film Resurgence

Ricoh has announced it's launching a new Pentax film camera project after a surge in interest in analog photography.

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2022-12-21 18:43

Instagram Launches New Way to Regain Access to Hacked Accounts

In addition to baseline security recommendations like two-factor authentication and pushing for stronger passwords, Instagram is adding a way for users to regain control of their accounts if they have been hacked. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-15 20:01

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

Hasselblad Launches CPL, ND, and UV Filters and ‘Eco-Friendly’ Camera Strap

Hasselblad has announced a set of new lens filters that it says meet the same stringent optical standards and high-quality marks as its lenses. It also launched a brightly colored strap that it bills as "eco-friendly." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-9 19:11

Canon Launches AMLOS, its Foray into the Video Conferencing Space

The AMLOS video conferencing system that Canon teased earlier this year is finally rolling out, which is the official launch of the company's foray into the video communications space. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-17 19:41

Picsart Launches a Free and Unlimited AI Text-to-Image Generator

Picsart has created an artificial intelligence-powered text-to-image generator that lives inside of its extremely popular mobile photo editing app and allows users to create an unlimited number of images based on text descriptions for free. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-2 17:59

FilmNeverDie Launches Compact Processor Despite Failed Kickstarter

Undeterred by the failure to reach its funding goal on Kickstarter last year, FilmNeverDie has unveiled its redesigned, "streamlined" Compact Processor 800 "take two." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-29 19:36

Picsart Launches Bot Integration with Discord’s New App Directory

Graphics editing system Picsart just joined Discord’s app directory, reflecting Discord's further branching out from its bread-and-butter segment, gaming. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-20 22:42