Artificial Intelligence
Apple tags all your photos in a bra (plus your nude and sex photos), making them easily viewable
Nov 1, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Apple’s Photos app is capable of detecting almost 4500 different scenes and objects using image-recognition technology. But recently, a user discovered that the app also…
New algorithm “enhances” low-res photos till they are tack sharp in hi-res
Nov 1, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The scientists of Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany have developed a new algorithm. It enhances low-res images so that they miraculously become…
Adobe Scribbler automatically colorizes portraits in a few seconds
Oct 23, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
At this year’s Adobe MAX conference, Adobe has introduced some interesting new tech they’re developing. One of them is Adobe Scribbler – software that doesn’t…
Nude app uses AI to detect and hide NSFW images from your phone
Oct 19, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We’ve seen AI used for grouping photos before. A new app named Nude does it too – but it’s focused on the “naughty” photos. If…
Gear Spotlight: Polar Pro Drone Polarizing and Neutral Density Filters
Oct 14, 2017
JP Danko
If you’re flying a drone and want professional photos and video you need a set of polarizing and neutral density filters. I have been using…
The problem with variable NDs and why fixed NDs are still relevant
Oct 2, 2017
John Aldred
Variable neutral density filters are quite a wonderful thing. In theory. They let you adjust your exposure outside of the camera’s own systems as the…
This AI tool makes a 3D model from a single portrait photo
Sep 20, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Creating a 3D model of someone’s face usually requires multiple shots taken from different angles. But researchers from the University of Nottingham and Kingston University…
Instagram turns to AI to fight the online comment trolls
Aug 21, 2017
John Aldred
No matter what the platform, the Internet is plagued with a common problem. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or a regular old fashioned forum on…
Five essential filters for travel photography
Jun 10, 2017
JP Danko
In my post on essential gadgets for travel photography, I mentioned that I always pack five specific lens filters with me. So in this post…
Don’t Let AI Ruin Your Photography
May 30, 2017
Allen Murabayashi
This week, Google’s AlphaGo program beat the world’s best Go player, Ke Jie, in 2 straight games in a best of 5 series. Go is considered…