Young people are increasingly being rescued from mountains after attempting risky climbs and hikes to capture dramatic photos for social media.

Influencers and the search for the perfect selfie are drawing inexperienced young people to mountain landscapes around the world, but many are finding themselves unprepared for the challenges they face.

According to a report by The Economist , the so-called “Instagram effect” is contributing to a rise in mountain rescue incidents involving Generation Z who take risks in pursuit of a photograph.

In the Scottish Highlands, the number of mountaineering

An upcoming exhibition celebrates the women photographers who shaped the public image of fame throughout the twentieth century.

Stardust: 100 Years of Stage, Screen and Celebrity will be on display at Hundred Heroines in the U.K. from September 11 through November 20. Hundred Heroines is the only U.K.-based charity dedicated to women in photography. The free exhibition will explore how female photographers helped shape the visual language of celebrity over

Sony and Fujifilm have evacuated workers from their factories in Kumamoto, Japan, which is at the epicenter of a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country yesterday.

Manufacturers and retailers operating near Kumamoto on the southern island of Kyushu have suspended operations after the earthquake struck around 4:27 p.m. local time. An aftershock with a magnitude of 6.1 followed about 40 minutes later.

At least 50 people have been injured, and some are feared dead, after an explosion occurred in an

Researchers have developed a new tool that can identify fake videos by tracing them back to the AI system that made them, using distinct visual “fingerprints” that these generative models leave behind.

AI technology can generate videos so realistic that distinguishing them from authentic footage is becoming increasingly difficult. But a computer science team led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a tool that moves beyond simply identifying whether a

The U.S. government is prosecuting an American citizen for wiping the contents of his phone, including his photos in a first-of-its-kind case.

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged American citizen Sam Tunick after he allegedly erased the contents of his phone while federal agents were attempting to seize it at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on January 24, 2025.

According to prosecutors, federal agents detained Tunick at the airport to question him about alleged child

Nocs Provisions and the National Audubon Society have teamed up to launch Shared Ground, a limited-edition optics collection that combines modern binoculars with bird-inspired woven tapestry straps designed around some of North America’s most recognizable and threatened species.

While the collection is built for birders, the colorful straps also offer an interesting crossover for photographers who spend time outdoors. The woven designs can easily serve as unique camera straps, adding a nature-inspired aesthetic to a photography kit while reflecting the same landscapes and species that inspire the

Aptly named PlantCam has introduced a compact timelapse camera and app designed specifically for monitoring plant growth, giving plant owners a new way to document how their plants change over time.

Rather than requiring users to manually photograph their plants, PlantCam is designed to operate continuously in the background. The camera captures images throughout the day, allowing users to monitor growth patterns, observe changes, and better understand how their plants respond to their environment.

The $150 camera attaches directly to a window and automatically captures images at scheduled intervals

Apple announced Apple Upgrade today, a new product leasing program offered through Klarna to approved customers in the United States.

Through Apple Upgrade, customers can get access to iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad through the Apple Store online, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store locations in the United States for a monthly price.

Apple Upgrade includes 12- and 24-month leasing options for iPhone and Apple Watch and longer 24- and 36-month plans for Mac and iPad.

After becoming the world’s most valuable company last week, Apple upped the ante by temporarily being the world’s second-ever $5 trillion company after Nvidia was the first across that line last October.

While at the time of writing, Apple is valued at $4.98 trillion on the NASDAQ stock exchange, the company’s shares reached $342.89 this morning, which is the first time Apple, currently the world’s most valuable company, has ever eclipsed the