Meta’s New AI Image Model Doing Badly in Testing, Report Says
Meta said in January that it plans to spend somewhere between $115 billion and $135 billion in the pursuit of AI superintelligence, but it's hit a snag after its newest AI model is reportedly behind rivals.
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1,140 Canon 400mm f/2.8 Lenses Will Search Space for Dark Matter
The world's largest all-lens telescope, MOTHRA (Massive Optical Telephoto Hyperspectral Robotic Array), is under construction in Chile and features 1,140 Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS telephoto lenses arranged in groups of 38 lenses across 30 different mounts.
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Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen Is Stepping Down After 18 Years as CEO
Shantanu Narayen, who has sat in the position of CEO at Adobe for 18 years, is stepping down, he announced today on Adobe's blog. He will transition the role to a not-yet-determined successor but will retain his position as Chair of the Board of Directors.
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I Hate Alphy, Sony Alpha India’s AI-Generated Photographer Rodent
Meet Alphy, Sony Alpha India's new AI-generated rodent mascot. Alphy loves his Sony Alpha camera, traveling the world, capturing beautiful photos, and being an affront to human creativity.
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Sigma’s New Rice Company Is Less About Rice and More About Aizu
Last month, Sigma announced that it had established a new rice farming company that will operate in Aizu, the region of Japan where its factory is based. After speaking to Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki, the "why" behind this choice is anchored in a deep love of family and community.
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Telesin iPhone and Samsung Grip Makes Smartphones More Like Real Cameras
Telesin has introduced its Master Grip series, a new lineup of smartphone camera grips designed to transform modern flagship Apple and Samsung phones into more capable handheld photography and video tools.
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Panasonic’s Big Firmware Updates for Lumix Cameras, Lenses, and Apps
Panasonic has released a new round of firmware updates for several cameras, lenses, and companion apps in its Lumix S Series ecosystem. The updates introduce new accessory support, expanded lens customization options, and improvements to the company’s mobile workflow apps.
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Freewell’s $280 Real Multi Tripod Is Actually Five Supports in One
Freewell has announced the Real Multi Tripod 5-in-1, a camera support system that can quickly switch between a Tripod Mode, two different Monopod Modes, a Desktop Mode, and Trekking Pole Mode.
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Sony’s Camera Verify Website Now Supports Authenticated Video Sharing
Sony's Camera Verify (beta) software now supports video files in addition to still photos, representing a significant step forward for content authenticity.
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I’m Back Teases APS-C Digital ‘Film’ Roll That Entirely Fits in a 35mm Camera
Living up to its name, I'm Back has returned. The company is teasing its latest product, a new "film" roll with a new, bigger APS-C image sensor that photographers put inside their 35mm film camera to capture digital images, aiming to breathe new life into old, vintage analog camera bodies.
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