Articles by Lisa Marie Segarra at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/lisamariesegarra/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:07:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Ring to Require a Warrant Before Handing Over Footage to Police https://petapixel.com/2024/01/24/ring-camera-police-request-warrant-change-neighbors-update/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:07:41 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=724075 A Ring doorbell and camera on the front of a building.

Smart doorbell company Ring announced Wednesday it will remove a tool that gave police an easy way to request footage, marking a notable change in practice.

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Google Announces Intuitive ‘Circle to Search’ Feature at Samsung Unpacked https://petapixel.com/2024/01/17/google-announces-intuitive-circle-to-search-feature-at-samsung-unpacked/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:59:54 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722905 A visual of an AI summary of a text message.

Announced at Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday, it will now be possible search almost anything without having to switch apps with as little as a mere gesture.

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Mantis Shrimp Pulls No Punches In Robot Spy Crab Face-off https://petapixel.com/2024/01/16/mantis-shrimp-pulls-no-punches-in-robot-spy-crab-face-off/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:13:12 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722714 A robot crab spy camera.

Sure Muhammad Ali could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, but could he punch like a peacock mantis shrimp? Probably. Heavyweight championship-worthy jabs notwithstanding, a brave robot spy crab decided to take a look anyway.

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The Beautiful First Winners of The Nature Photography Contest https://petapixel.com/2024/01/16/the-beautiful-first-winners-of-the-nature-photography-contest/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:36:31 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722569 An arc of the Milky Way above a field of illuminated white flowers.

The Nature Photography Contest, which held its first edition in 2023, announced the inaugural winners' circle, which offers €2,000 in cash prizes, equivalent to just over $2,000 USD.

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U.S. Air Force Cyber Analyst Arrested for Alleged Role in NFT Scheme https://petapixel.com/2024/01/12/u-s-air-force-cyber-analyst-arrested-for-role-in-nft-scheme/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:46:26 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722308 A magnifying glass amplifies images of NFTs.

An active-duty senior airman in the United States Air Force was arrested this week after being implicated in a scheme hyping the value of NFTs.

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Photographic Time Traveler: Stephen Wilkes on His Career and Its Evolution https://petapixel.com/2024/01/11/stephen-wilkes-career-interview-feature/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:37:16 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722073 Photos by Stephen Wilkes

Stephen Wilkes boasts an illustrious career defined by his superb artistic eye. Speaking at a Spotlight event at Apple’s flagship New York City location, the photographer explains his work and its evolution over time.

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Adobe’s Head of Legal Explains the Company’s Confidence in Firefly https://petapixel.com/2024/01/09/adobes-head-of-legal-explains-the-companys-confidence-in-firefly/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:58:20 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721490 Image created using Adobe Firefly generative model depicts colorful horse statues.

Last year, Adobe entered the generative AI fray with a tool of its own, Adobe Firefly. However, the software giant set itself apart when that announcement came with a legal compensation backing. Adobe's general counsel explains why.

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Meta to Hide Unsafe Content from Teens https://petapixel.com/2024/01/09/meta-to-hide-unsafe-content-from-teens/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:57:54 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721445 A building in the evening shows the Meta logo

Meta announced Tuesday it will hide certain types of content from teen users on Facebook and Instagram, including content related to suicide and eating disorders.

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Nat Geo Photographer Offers Three Tips to Improve Your Images https://petapixel.com/2024/01/08/nat-geo-photographer-offers-three-tips-to-improve-your-images/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:39:25 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=720965 The Blue Lagoon goes from day to night as the image spans left to right.

Professional photographer Stephen Wilkes has a multi-decade career that melds artistic and commercial photography and has taken him around the world. He's worked with National Geographic, Apple, and Netflix, among others.

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An iPhone Fell From Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 and Survived Unscathed https://petapixel.com/2024/01/08/an-iphone-fell-from-alaska-airlines-flight-1282-and-survived-unscathed/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:41:40 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721243 A plane taking off from the runway.

After part of the plane on an Alaska Airlines flight came off shortly after takeoff, some passengers lost their belongings before an emergency landing was made. However, at least one passenger's phone was not only found after falling 16,000 feet, it even survived the drop.

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Module 8 Tuner Now Available for PL Lenses, Bringing Variable Vintage Style to More Users https://petapixel.com/2023/12/27/module-8-tuner-now-available-for-pl-lenses-bringing-variable-vintage-style-to-more-users/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:20:18 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=720131 Three of the Module 8 Tuner lenses in a row against a white background.

The Tuner by Module 8 is now available for PL mount lenses, offering new users the chance to use the popular cinema lens equipment.

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Chills, Spills, and Thrills: How Insta360 Tests its Action Cameras https://petapixel.com/2023/12/22/chills-spills-and-thrills-how-insta360-tests-its-action-cameras/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:06:52 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719804 A line of Insta360 Ace Pro action cameras in a testing lab.

Insta360 showed exactly how it makes sure its action camera are rugged enough for real-world use in a new behind-the-scenes video.

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New Photomator Update Makes it Easier to Watermark Images https://petapixel.com/2023/12/22/new-photomator-updates-makes-it-easier-to-watermark-images/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:45 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719732 An iPad and iPhone show the Photomator app in use.

In an age of rampant reposting, often without credit, watermarks remain an increasingly important way for photographers to protect their work. Editing app Photomator just made it easier to add customized watermarks.

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This App Makes Saving Travel Photos a Breeze https://petapixel.com/2023/12/21/this-app-makes-saving-travel-photos-a-breeze/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:38:26 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719698 The iPads show the Globetrotter app on screen.

Globetrotter: Travel Tracker is a new photo app that makes it easy to turn a simple photo library into a scrapbook filled with memories.

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Creator Designs a Customizable 3D-Printed Raspberry Pi Camera https://petapixel.com/2023/12/20/creator-designs-a-customizable-3d-printed-raspberry-pi-camera/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:38:07 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719617 Creator Boaz holds up a 3D printed camera using Raspberry Pi.

Creator Boaz crafted a custom camera module with a 3D-printed case using Raspberry Pi.

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Mac Photo Cataloging App Peakto Is Now Much Faster https://petapixel.com/2023/12/20/mac-photo-cataloging-app-peakto-is-now-much-faster/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:14:06 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719601 A screenshot of the Peakto app against a colorful backdrop.

Peakto, CYME's photo cataloging software for Mac, just announced another update Wednesday, this time focused on improving performance and speed.

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MiracleArm’s Articulation Could Be a Boon for Content Creators https://petapixel.com/2023/12/19/miraclearms-articulation-could-be-a-boon-for-content-creators/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:04:11 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719539 MiracleArm

A Kickstarter for the new MiracleArm tool might just be one of the handiest tools for photographers and content creators.

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5 Tips to Make Apple’s Journal App a Powerhouse Digital Scrapbook https://petapixel.com/2023/12/19/apple-journal-app-tips-for-photographers-digital-scrapbook/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:23:36 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719301 Two iPhones show the new Journal app on screen.

Last week, Apple released its latest iOS update, and with it the new Journal app. While Journal seems simple, it can actually be quite handy for managing photography shoots and other projects.

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Twitch Allowed Nudity Then Immediately Changed Its Mind, Citing AI https://petapixel.com/2023/12/15/twitch-allowed-nudity-then-immediately-changed-its-mind-citing-ai/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:44:13 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719208 A logo of a shield in Twitch's colors.

After updating its policy to allow some sexual content, a long contentious point on the streaming site, Amazon-owned Twitch rolled part of that decision back, citing artificial intelligence concerns.

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Instagram Makes Stories More Meme-able With New ‘Add Yours’ Templates https://petapixel.com/2023/12/15/instagram-makes-stories-more-meme-able-with-new-add-yours-templates/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:05:47 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=719109 Two Instagram screenshots show the new Add Yours template feature.

Friday, Instagram announced a new update to its Stories feature allowing users to create their own "Add Yours" templates.

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