[ad_1] Kroger became the first company to test out the new feature last week with their #TransformUrDorm challenge. TikTok users were asked to post before and after videos of their dorm makeovers. They were also invited to buy products such as a toaster and a popcorn maker through a dedicated Kroger brand page on the […]
Category: Cameras
Prepare yourselves for a deluge of new AR filters on Instagram
[ad_1] Facebook first announced that it would allow Instagram users to create their own AR effects at its F8 developers conference this spring. But the news was overshadowed a bit by all of the other big announcements. Since then, Spark AR has been shared with select Instagram users in a closed beta. Today, it’s released […]
Even DSLR cameras are vulnerable to ransomware
[ad_1] Check Point Software noticed that the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) — which is unauthenticated in both wired and wireless modes — is particularly vulnerable to malware attacks. Ironically, they were able to uncover flaws in the Canon EOS 80D by using firmware originally cracked by Magic Lantern, which supplies its own open source app […]
Samsung’s 108-megapixel mobile sensor closes in on mirrorless cameras
[ad_1] Even at that size, a 108-megapixel sensor will have ridiculously small pixels. By default, though, Samsung’s Tetracell tech will gather the light from four pixels, transforming it into a 27-megapixel sensor. You’ll still be able to snap 108-megapixel photos if you want, but that will likely require brightly lit shooting situations. Samsung’s Smart-ISO mechanism […]
Blackmagic’s new $2,495 pocket camera can shoot 6K videos
[ad_1] Blackmagic says the device can preserve more detail in the image’s lightest and darkest parts than simpler video cameras can, thanks to the fact that it offers 13 stops of dynamic range. That will allow you to capture clear and detailed images even though they’re, for instance, taken from a dark interior with sunlight […]
‘AI Bar’ system makes sure patrons are served in the right order
[ad_1] British data science company DataSparQ has developed a bit of kit that uses facial recognition technology to put customers in an “intelligently virtual” queue, letting bar staff know who really was next, and who’s just being rude. The technology has been on trial at 5cc Harrild & Sons bar in London, where bartender Luka […]
RED teases mysterious, compact Komodo camera
[ad_1] It’s not a replacement for the company’s DSMC2 technology, one of the company’s existing sensors or a module. There are no typical video features like HDMI output and XLR input, and you won’t have to use RED’s signature storage. And it’s definitely not a big device — it’s no larger than 4 inches “in […]
Amazon asks police to advertise Ring cameras as part of partnerships
[ad_1] In the case of Lakeland, Florida’s police department, Amazon donated 15 camera-equipped doorbells and started a program encouraging Lakeland residents to download Neighbors, Ring’s neighborhood watch app. Every qualifying download counted as $10 toward the cost of another free doorbell. In return, Lakeland PD not only advertised Neighbors and Ring through “outreach efforts,” but […]
Save $250 on a Vizio Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
[ad_1] Vizio SB46514-F6 Soundbar Street price: $950; deal price: $700 Down to $700 from a street price of around $950, this is a new low that we expect to see more regularly on this soundbar. This new top pick includes built in Bluetooth and Chromecast for music streaming, as well as a connection panel with […]
The best camera cleaning gear
[ad_1] Best practices The best thing you can do to keep your lenses from getting dirty and scratched is to take smart preventive measures. The first step is to make sure to keep lens caps (front and rear) on your lenses at all times when you’re not using them. For more permanent protection, you can […]