JPEG XL: What It Is And Why You Should Care

JPEG XL is a new-generation image file format that recently got a big boost to awareness thanks to native support in the iPhone 16 series smartphones. So what is it, why does it matter, and why should you use it? Who better to ask than one of the people who helped make it a reality?

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How to Capture Better Macro Wildlife Photographs

Macro Photographer Ben Salb is an OM SYSTEM Ambassador whose passion for photography lies in the small details of the natural world. The Maryland-based photographer specializes in high magnification insect and spider photography, often finding his subjects close to home in the lush woods of the United States’ eastern coast.

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New Versions of Voigtlander’s APO-Lanthar 35mm and 50mm Lenses Coming to Z Mount

Cosina announced upgraded Mark II versions of its Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

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The Spectacular Winners of the International Panorama Photo Awards

The winners of the 15th Epson International Pano Awards have been announced with Kelvin Yuen crowned the 2024 Open Photographer of the Year.

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Instagram Launches ‘Best Practices’ to Help Creators Improve Their Photos and Reels

Instagram has introduced a new in-app feature called "best practices" which explicitly tells creators how to improve their photos and reels on the platform.

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Fat Bear Week Postponed After Deadly Fight Captured on Livestream Camera

The annual "Fat Bear Week" was postponed after a bear was killed by another bear on livestream camera as stunned viewers watched online.

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Pika’s Latest AI Video Model Lets You Melt, Explode, and Cake-ify Objects

Pika, an AI video platform, has launched its 1.5 model with quirky features allowing users to crush, inflate, and squish objects.

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Meta Might Be Using Photos Taken on Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to Train AI

When asked this week if Meta is using photos taken on Ray-Ban smart glasses to train its AI, company representatives refused to deny or confirm.

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Artra Lab’s Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 is a Not Subtle Nikkor Knockoff

The “Nocty-Nonikkor” 50mm f/1.2 lens from Artra Lab is an extremely not-subtle imitation for photographers who want a Nikon Noct-like experience on a budget.

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TTArtisan’s Compact and Cheap ‘Film Canister’ Light Gets Colorful Upgrade

A new version of TTArtisan’s film canister magnetic LED light features full RGB spectrum functionality.

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