‘Wormhole’ Spotted Over Alaska Was Actually a Science Experiment

A giant "wormhole" that appeared in the skies of Alaska a couple of weekends ago may have worried some folks on the ground. They needn't have feared, it was actually a successful science experiment.

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The Cinebot Evo Is a Portable Cinema Robot for Pros

Motorized Precision announced Evo, a compact, portable cinema robot that folds up so small that it can fit in a hard case.

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Google’s New Interactive AI Tool Teaches You About Lighting for Free

Google launched new AI-powered Arts & Culture experiments this week, including Learning Light, an experiment by Google Arts & Culture Lab artist in residence Jack Wild. This interactive tool walks users through lessons and experiments to help them learn about lighting.

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President Trump Pauses Many Reciprocal Tariffs for 90 Days, Hits China With Higher Tariffs

Less than a week after instituting wide-ranging tariffs against nearly every American trading partner, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on all "reciprocal" tariffs that went into effect at midnight, with a significant exception: China, which will see tariffs further increased to 125%.

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ChatGPT Can Turn You Into a Toy Action Figure

Last month, ChatGPT upgraded its AI image generator to a powerful new model which has generated a lot of buzz. First, there was the Studio Ghibli style images, but a new trend now sees people becoming toy action figures in a box.

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Kipon Launches Cinespeed65 Medium Format Cine Lens Series With Speedy 68mm T1.4 Prime

Kipon, known for its optic adapters and lenses aimed at the pro cinema and broadcasting market, announced its newest lens, the Cinespeed65 68mm T1.4. It is the company's first medium-format cinema lens designed to cover medium and large-format image sensors, hence the "65" in the name.

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The (Lens) Doctor is In: Servicing Your Own Glass

As I’ve collected more and more camera equipment, especially vintage film gear, I’ve amassed a collection of quite a few lenses that I found for peanuts at flea markets, thrift, and antique stores, or online through marketplaces like eBay.

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The New Camera Gear That Caught Our Eye at the NAB Show | The PetaPixel Podcast

The NAB Show (National Association of Broadcasters) is the largest video-centric exhibition of the year and Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and I walked the show, saw it all, and have thoughts!

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Zoner Photo Studio X Spring 2025 Update Adds Powerful AI Masking

The annual Zoner Photo Studio X spring update is here, adding robust new AI-powered masking tools to the Windows-based photo editing application.

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Harman Red 125 Film Review: Paint the Town Red

It appears that Harman Technology's foray into 35mm color film series has been a success, following the release of Phoenix 200 in late 2023 -- which is still widely available despite being described as limited edition upon release --- Harman followed up with another color negative film, Red 125.

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