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The Best Lenses for iPhone and Android Photography
I'm a writer at Wirecutter covering photography, printers, and scanners. I've been testing cameras and lenses for about 20 years, and I've tested other electronics for even longer. In my previous job as the technical editor of Popular Photography…
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These 11 Wildlife Images From the Ocean Conservancy's Photography Contest Showcase the Wonder of Earth's Waters
Richard Rothstein had never encountered a walrus before. But as he floated in a skiff among icebergs in Arctic Norway, he noticed two female walruses in a seemingly protective stance. In the middle was a baby, nursing from one of the adults.
Even Used Car Listings Deserve Beautiful Photography
After a dozen years of providing the internet's best window-shopping experience, Bring a Trailer (which, like Road & Track, is part of Hearst Autos) has posted its 250,000th listing. It also happens to be live over America's 250th anniversary, a…
Your iPhone is getting a photography upgrade with quality even a pro Canon camera can't match
Apple has announced an upgrade to the engine that handles RAW photography, with big improvements on the cards. These will come with RAW 9 as part of iOS 27, and were announced as part of a developer session at WWDC26. Apple has overhauled the…
Privilege' to share pupils' views of Wolverhampton heritage
An exhibition showcasing children's photography of Wolverhampton's heritage has been a 'privilege' to work on, according to an organiser. Martin Phillips of Historic England said the project, Celebrating Wolverhampton's Heritage Landscape, had…
The World Cup From 250 Miles Up - NASA Science
In summer 2026, sixteen stadiums across North America hosted matches as part of the FIFA World Cup. Over the years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured a top-down view of the infrastructure, landscapes, and ecosystems…
Animation Takes Greater Share of California Film Incentive as $71 Million Goes to Four Films Including 'Donkey'
Animation is taking a larger share of the California film incentive, as the state announced Tuesday that $71 million would go to four animated features. The state expanded its production incentive to $750 million a year in 2025, while also opening…
Film and Sound Recording Industries Lost 3,600 Jobs in June
Roughly 3,600 jobs were lost in June for the film and sound recording industries, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. economy overall added only 57,000 jobs in the month of June with gains mostly in…
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Can You Guess the Origins of Papyrus Fragments or Painted Ceramics? A College Student Turned the Met's Open-Access Database Into an Online Game
Sifting through the Metropolitan Museum of Art's digital collection of data and images for more than 492,000 artworks can be a daunting task. A new online game created by University of Washington undergrad Matthew Chu might help. Each day…
You've never seen a chilli farm look like this: inside the vibrant winning shots of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026
International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026 winners announced Azim Khan Ronnie and Vitaly Golovatyuk scoop the top 'Photographer' and 'Photograph' prizes Both winners shoot aerial images with a DJI Mavic 4 Pro If you love jaw-dropping aerial…
Cyborg Cockroaches Could Help Find Survivors of Natural Disasters. New Diving Suits Allow the Insects to Expand Their Search Underwater
Imagine a horde of cyborg cockroaches diving underwater during a search-and-rescue mission following a flood. While this scenario might sound surreal, it's actually not that far-fetched. Scientists have developed tiny diving suits for cockroaches…
This point-and-shoot camera helped me ditch my smartphone
Inspired by the Gen Z return to film, but not wanting to use disposable cameras, Catch has cornered a section of the internet wanting to get analogue with their photography without getting too technical, or spending too much money on a proper…
Estonian Art In Focus - Jude Montague
In Estonia in June, the days are long, the nights short, and the light is incredible. Saaremaa, the country's largest island, is green, flat, with huge skies. In the centre is the large impact crater of a huge meteorite that landed in the Nordic…
5 SD Card Brands That Photographers Swear By
SD cards are a dime a dozen on sites like Amazon. And if you're simply transferring a couple of files or using old digital cameras from the 2000s, most SD cards will work fine. That is, unless you're unlucky enough to get a counterfeit SD card. But…
Aldi Scotland offering one lucky couple rare opportunity - how to apply
Love is in the air for Aldi as the budget supermarket has announced they are offering one lucky couple a once in a lifetime wedding photo shoot - inside the store. The retailer is granting one loved up pair exclusive after-hours access to the…
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