Well, it looks like it might not just be our desktop and laptop webcams that we might be taping over soon, but our smartphones, too. Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, set to arrive in high-end Android devices next year comes with an always-on selfie camera. That’s a pretty big issue. About the new… Continue reading Qualcom’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 poses big potential privacy issues with always-on camera
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Canon Develops a Sensor that Can Shoot Full Color Photos in the Dark
Canon has developed an image sensor that is capable of capturing high-quality color photography even in the dark. The company says that it will be able to shoot clear photos even in situations where nothing is visible to the naked eye. In a report from Nikkei, Canon says that it has developed a new type… Continue reading Canon Develops a Sensor that Can Shoot Full Color Photos in the Dark
China Rover Captures ‘Mystery Hut’ on Far Side of the Moon
China’s Yutu 2 lunar rover has photographed what is being described as a “mystery hut” on the far side of the moon, and Chinese scientists are eager to have the robotic exploration vehicle investigate it further. The finding was shared on Our Space, an online publication affiliated with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) that… Continue reading China Rover Captures ‘Mystery Hut’ on Far Side of the Moon
Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec
A high-efficiency RAW recording codec developed by intoPIX has been successfully integrated into the Nikon Z9. The company says that its TicoRAW technology allows for low processing and fast transfer speeds of up to 8K at 60 frames per second in RAW. Nikon formed a strategic partnership with intoPIX in order to leverage the company’s… Continue reading Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec
15 Photos From the 2021 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year
Travel and photography blog Capture the Atlas has released the images from its annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition which features 25 of the best photos that highlight the aurora borealis or australis captured from around the world. The competition publishes these images in December to coincide with the Northern Lights season with… Continue reading 15 Photos From the 2021 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year
Cinezone Turns Your Smartphone Into a Medium Format Digital Back
Technological advancements are a funny thing; on the one hand, we’re excited to have new products that make our lives easier, but at the same time we have the tendency to get nostalgic for the past. Known for blending the two together seamlessly, Dora Goodman Cameras is, at its base, all about merging analog traditions… Continue reading Cinezone Turns Your Smartphone Into a Medium Format Digital Back
Instagram quietly prompts users to create multiple accounts
Instagram has been quietly prompting single-account users to set up multiple accounts. While reminding you to take a break, Instagram is simultaneously encouraging you to become even more active on the app. Ironic, isn’t it? According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, single-account users are getting a prompt to “try a new account”… Continue reading Instagram quietly prompts users to create multiple accounts
Holiday Gift Guide – Best Lenses of 2021
The season of giving is upon us – which becomes immediately obvious whenever you walk into a store and you’re overwhelmed by Whamageddon. If you want to avoid the Christmas music and prefer to do your shopping online, then have no fear, DIYP’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guides are here to rescue you with some of… Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide – Best Lenses of 2021
Which Is the Best Camera Menu System? You’d Be Surprised!
Some camera menu systems are better than others. Some deliver on ergonomics. Others focus purely on image quality. But when it comes to the best camera menu system, it’s all about an easy and enjoyable experience. In 2021, we want to look at screens a whole lot less. So the faster it is for us… Continue reading Which Is the Best Camera Menu System? You’d Be Surprised!
“Take a Break” and other features for teens officially added to Instagram
Last month, Instagram started testing a feature that would prompt teens to take a break from the app every once in a while. The test phase is now over, and “Take a Break” has officially become a part of the app, and new features to improve teens’ safety are coming soon. The new feature has… Continue reading “Take a Break” and other features for teens officially added to Instagram