1+ hour, 50+ min ago (463+ words) [A 3D icon resembling a video play button and a clapperboard, set against a gradient backdrop of pink, orange, and purple. The icon has a square base with rounded edges, giving a modern and dynamic look.]Instagram has introduced a series of updates to its Reels camera, including the ability to record videos up to 20 minutes long. [Read More] Instagram has introduced a series of updates to its Reels camera, including the ability to record videos up to 20 minutes long. Instagram announced the updates on its @design account, saying the changes to the Reels camera are intended to make it easier for people to shoot and edit clips directly in the app. "Get ready for your close-up: our Reels Camera is easier to use and better than ever! The Instagram Design Team has been hard at work addressing your feedback and…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (189+ words) [Google]Google recently unveiled a new photo editing tool that users can control using only their voice. First on the Google Pixel 10 smartphone, and then later expanded the feature to a wider range of Android phones in the United States. [Read More] Google says that the conversational editing tools aren't "available in all regions at this time," but doesn't specify which ones, and doesn't explain why they are being withheld. "The common thread in both laws is that they restrict how biometric identifiers such as face geometry or voiceprints can be stored, transmitted, or retained," Frank Fagan, a professor at the South Texas College of Law, tells CNET. Earlier this year, Google paid $1.375 billion after it was sued by the Texas Attorney General's Office for unlawfully capturing and using the biometric data of millions of Texans without obtaining their consent....

5+ hour, 10+ min ago (280+ words) A filmmaker has launched a cinematic timelapse film series capturing the raw beauty and quiet resilience of America's national parks in the hope that his work might support the NPS. "Parklight is about showing that even when our systems pause, nature doesn't," says Heffernan. "These parks remain alive " still glowing, still breathing " but they need us to protect them. I want the series to remind people that the wild endures only if we care enough to preserve it." According to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), staffing across the National Park Service has dropped by nearly 20% since 2010, even as visitation exceeds 325 million visitors annually. Meanwhile, the deferred maintenance backlog across the park system has ballooned to over $22 billion, impacting trails, roads, and infrastructure nationwide. During shutdowns, these strains deepen: visitor centers close, rangers are furloughed, and essential conservation work halts…...

5+ hour, 43+ min ago (324+ words) My heart stopped" It was disturbing, disgusting," marine life advocate Melina Clark tells ABC 7. It just showed once again that here we are in 2025, nothing has improved." " Hawaii News Now (@HawaiiNewsNow) November 22, 2025 The video was originally posted by TikTok user @itsbleuworld who appears to imply that the sea turtle was dead and had washed up on the shore. But whether the animal was alive or not, it is still unacceptable to behave in this way. These turtles have been here for millions of years," Clark adds. The more people who don't show care or teach others how important they are to the islands, the more harm we'll keep seeing. Locals care. Hawaiians care." Hawaiian green sea turtles are safeguarded by state regulations as well as the federal Endangered Species Act, meaning even getting too close can earn you a citation....

14+ hour, 27+ min ago (226+ words) [Two smartphones in beige and black cases, each fitted with detachable external camera lenses over the rear cameras, designed to enhance mobile photography.]Moment has announced an upgraded version of its Macro lenses for smartphones. The Moment Macro II lenses have more, better glass, promising improved image quality and sharper close-up shots. [Read More] Moment has announced an upgraded version of its Macro lenses for smartphones. The Moment Macro II lenses have more, better glass, promising improved image quality and sharper close-up shots. The new lens weighs 114.5 grams (four ounces), is 33.4 millimeters (1.3 inches) long, and is equivalent to a 75mm lens in 35mm terms. The lens includes multi-layer coatings to reduce flare and internal reflections. Alongside the 75mm Macro II, Moment has released an upgraded version of its smaller 10x Macro lens. The Moment 10x Macro Lens II, also a T-series lens, features hand-polished, multi-element…...

18+ hour, 26+ min ago (292+ words) [A silver and white Leica camera with a matching lens and cap, placed on a surface featuring an ornate emblem with detailed linework. The camera has elegant, classic design elements.]In September, it was announced that the late Pope Francis' unique Leica M-A and Leica Noctilux-M 1:1.2/50mm ASPH would be auctioned for charity. The auction took place over the weekend and the camera and lens sold for "6.5 million (about $7 million), one of the highest charitable results ever achieved by a Leica camera. [Read More] In September, it was announced that the late Pope Francis" unique Leica M-A and Leica Noctilux-M 1:1.2/50mm ASPH would be auctioned for charity. The auction took place over the weekend and the camera and lens sold for "6.5 million (about $7 million), one of the highest charitable results ever achieved by a Leica camera. The camera was originally gifted to…...

20+ hour, 13+ min ago (216+ words) As Blackmagic Design notes in its press release, the AP's 24/7 global news operations include more than 1,500 projects per day, which it will now edit with DaVinci Resolve Studio. "AP produces video from more than 100 countries, delivering content to thousands of broadcasters, publishers and digital platforms every day," says Dell McCrudden, AP vice president and head of global news production. "In'support of that crucial journalism, we are working with DaVinci Resolve Studio to equip our journalists with state of the art editing and production'tools." As part of its switch to DaVinci Resolve, the AP is now using the software's cloud-based preset and graphics distribution system, including graphics templates, helping AP video creators and editors keep their projects consistent across the AP's many markets and distribution channels. AP's branding and production standards are easily implemented across the board without any manual work....

21+ hour, 30+ min ago (283+ words) Liz Kendall, the U.K's Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has expressed sympathy for artists concerned about their copyrighted work being used without payment by AI firms, according to a report by The Guardian. She describes the situation as needing a "reset" and emphasized the importance of finding a solution that allows both the creative and AI sectors to "grow and thrive in the future." "People rightly want to get paid for the work that they do," Kendall says, according to The Guardian. An initial report on the U.K. government's AI copyright plans is expected before the end of 2025, followed by a more detailed report by March 2026. Kendall acknowledged the pressure from U.K. creators for immediate action but emphasized the importance of a careful approach. "I understand why" many creatives are urging us to act immediately because so much has happened already. But we've…...

23+ hour, 30+ min ago (163+ words) Leica's new M EV1 camera, which gains an electronic viewfinder but ditches the rangefinder, is now available in the United States following a short delay. The Leica M EV1 is Leica's first-ever M-Camera with an integrated electronic viewfinder. Leica itself describes its newest camera as a "significant milestone in its history," which is high praise for a company as storied as Leica. Although the M EV1 gets a brand-new model designation, it shares much in common with the Leica M11 series of digital rangefinders, including its 60-megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS image sensor and overall design. From many angles, the M EV1 even looks like the M11, but there are some differences, aside from the move from a rangefinder to an electronic viewfinder. The Leica M EV1 is available now in all global markets. The Leica M EV1 is $8,995 in the United States, $845 less than the Leica M11-P. Image credits:…...

1+ day, 10+ min ago (159+ words) [A man wearing glasses, a cap, and a backpack is kneeling and taking a photo with a large camera lens outdoors. A black backpack and a pink cane are nearby.]A nationally recognized photographer was arrested while covering a protest outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility and is now attempting to recover his impounded camera equipment. [Read More] According to CL Tampa Bay, Decker described the situation as initially appearing routine. "I said, "Hey officer, I'm a member of the press.' They said, "You were warned, you're getting arrested," Decker adds. "He said, "I don't care about any of this. And he said, "You're going to get arrested too.' So he arrested me, and then he isolated me on another side of the road," Decker explains. "Eventually, a trooper, a detective, took my gear, put it in my…...