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DJI saved from US ban in the new National Defense Authorization Act
Jul 15, 2024
John Aldred
DJI’s been struggling of late. Not for the usual reasons businesses struggle. Their issue is not financial. Their issue is regulatory. The US Government –…
The impressive Perseid meteor shower is back in our sky this week
Jul 15, 2024
John Aldred
Meteor showers happen fairly regularly in one part of the world or another. But there’s one that stands out amongst the rest. That’s the Perseid…
Topaz Labs launches Video AI Pro with up to 24K upscaling and multi-GPU support
Jul 12, 2024
John Aldred
Topaz Labs, the company responsible for AI-powered editing tools such as Gigapixel AI and Photo AI, has announced Video AI Pro. Targeted towards teams and…
Teenager sparks outrage after climbing up Florence Cathedral for a selfie
Jul 12, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
A teenager is in hot water with Italian authorities after allegedly sneaking into Florence’s iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. He climbed all the…
Bride considers lawsuit over photographer’s “bad attitude” and “bad photos”
Jul 12, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
A bride has sparked a debate online after claiming her wedding photographer delivered a disastrous experience, leaving them with “maybe 10 nice photos out of…
The Smithsonian buys the earliest known photo of U.S. First Lady for over $450,000
Jul 10, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery has made a significant acquisition: the earliest known photograph of a U.S. First Lady. The recently rediscovered Daguerreotype features…
Spanish tourists trampled to death after getting too close to elephants for a photo
Jul 10, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday at Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa. A 43-year-old Spanish tourist lost his life after exiting his vehicle to…
Photoshop alternative Affinity Photo now offers a six-month free trial
Jul 9, 2024
John Aldred
It looks like Blackmagic isn’t the only one taking advantage of Adobe’s current misfortune and other troubles. Affinity – now owned by Canva – has…
Lomography’s new ’92 Sun-kissed film is perfect for the summer
Jul 9, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Lomography is bringing back the golden age of disposable cameras with the release of their new LomoChrome Color ’92 Sun-kissed ISO 400 film. Building on…
New ESA photo shows colossal scar on Martian surface in unprecedented detail
Jul 8, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently released a set of high-resolution images captured by its Mars Express orbiter. These images reveal the incredible details of…