Supreme Court Declines to Hear AI Image Copyright Case

The United States Supreme Court has ended the long saga over whether an AI can be registered as the author of an artwork after it declined to take up the case brought by computer scientist Dr. Stephen Thaler.

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Why the Biggest NCAA Basketball Game of the Year Was Barely Photographed

In October, the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) warned photographers against rights-grabbing credentialing agreements after The Gazelle Group, a major firm known for its sports coverage, offered credentials for sporting events in exchange for irrevocable, free use of photos taken by credentialed photographers. This pay-to-play arrangement understandably irritated photographers and wire services, and the fallout has persisted.

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Canon Loaned Out 3,000 Cameras and Lenses During the Winter Olympics

Thousands of professional sports photographers descended on northern Italy last month for the Winter Olympics, coming away with many incredible photos captured using a wide range of equipment from all the major brands, including Canon.

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The Washington Post Wins Major Photojournalism Awards With Talent it Laid Off

In late February, award-winning photojournalist Matt McClain of The Washington Post was recognized by the annual Best of Photojournalism contest sponsored by National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). Earlier that month, McClain and 300+ Post journalists were laid off as the publication restructured.

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Shure MVX2U Gen 2 Caters to Creators With XLR Mics

Shure has introduced the MVX2U Gen 2 Digital Audio Interface, a compact, single-channel XLR-to-USB solution designed to simplify professional audio recording across desktop and mobile devices.

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Tecno’s Modular Magnetic Concept Tries Resurrecting a Dead Idea

When it comes to Tecno’s Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, the company describes it as a “phone that grows on demand”. A magnetic-based system that allows users to stack components -- including various cameras -- onto the back of the phone makes it highly adaptable. At least in theory.

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Apple’s All-New 27-Inch Studio Display XDR Has 2,000-nit HDR and a 120Hz Refresh Rate

Apple has announced a new Studio Display and an all-new Studio Display XDR, both 27-inch 5K monitors. The former is an update to the Studio Display launched in 2022, while the Studio Display XDR replaces the outgoing 32-inch 6K Pro Display XDR from 2019.

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Apple Silicon

Apple’s New MacBook Pro With M5 Pro and M5 Max Are Supercharged for Creative Pros

Apple has unveiled faster, more powerful MacBook Pro laptops with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Apple calls its new MacBook Pro "the world's best pro laptop."

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Apple Silicon|Intel

Apple’s New MacBook Air Comes Loaded With Powerful M5 Chip

Apple has unveiled an upgraded version of its popular MacBook Air laptop that comes with the company's powerful M5 chips.

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Apple Silicon|Intel

Apple Debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips for Demanding Pro Workflows

Apple has announced the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, both built to power professional creative workflows.

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