The Daily PetaPixel for 08/15/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by MPB [✔️][MPB Approved]( Trade in and save on thousands of used cameras & lenses. [LEARN NOW]( [HoverAir Teases New 8K X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max Self-Flying Drones]( By Zack Morrison on Aug 14, 2024 03:29 pm [A compact black drone with foldable propeller guards and the word "HOVER" printed on top, displayed on a dark background. The drone features measurements indicating its width (39mm), height (34mm), and length (140mm).]( HoverAir is teasing new selfie-friendly drones that feature a big resolution upgrade over the original X1. [[Read More]( [Halide’s ‘Anti-Intelligent’ Update Makes iPhone Photos Truly Natural]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 14, 2024 02:57 pm [A mobile phone screen displays an advanced camera app with options for processing images, including Apple ProRAW. Another part of the screen shows a bowl of fruit. There are additional icons and text options on the screen for image editing and processing modes.]( Popular iPhone camera app Halide received a significant update today that introduces a brand-new image processing pipeline that strips away all the typical iPhone image processing. [[Read More]( [Premier League to Replace VAR System With Swarm of iPhones]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 14, 2024 01:59 pm [Manchester City footballer Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring a goal against Liverpool during a match at the Etihad Stadium. Teammates surround him as fans cheer from the stands, while Liverpool players are seen in the background.]( Fans of the English Premier League will know what a fuss the video-assistant referee (VAR) has been over the last few seasons. The good news is that the system's being replaced -- by a swarm of iPhones. [[Read More]( [‘Collar Cameras’ Reveal Baboons Snack on Antelope Dung]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 14, 2024 01:20 pm [New ‘Collar Cameras’ Reveal Baboons Love Snacking on Antelope Dung]( Miniature video cameras attached to the collars of baboons revealed that the animals eat antelope feces -- a previously unknown foraging behavior. [[Read More]( [iPhone 16 Pro May Have a Dedicated Shutter Release Button]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 14, 2024 12:45 pm [A sleek, modern smartphone with a dark metallic finish displayed on a black background. It features a triple-lens rear camera setup and the iconic Apple logo in the center. The device has a flat-edged design with discrete side buttons.]( Now that Google has unveiled its exciting new Pixel 9 series, including the very impressive AI-assisted Pixel 9 Pro, it's time to look ahead to the next major smartphone announcement: The iPhone 16 series. [[Read More]( [Deepfake AI Tool Lets You Become Anyone in a Video Call With Single Photo]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 14, 2024 12:03 pm [Deep-Live-Cam]( A free deepfake AI tool that lets you become anyone during a video call with a single photo is going viral online. [[Read More]( [Controversial California Senate Bill Aims to Curtail AI’s Greatest Dangers]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 14, 2024 11:50 am [Split image with a digital profile of a human head with "AI" in the center on the left, depicting artificial intelligence, and the right side showing the California Republic flag with a brown bear, red star, and "California Republic" text below.]( A bill introduced in the California state senate aims to prevent the dangers of artificial intelligence. Critics, including Google and Meta, say the bill could stifle innovation and even kill California's significant tech industry. [[Read More]( [Police Demand to See Pictures Taken by News Photographer at Riot]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 14, 2024 11:48 am [Protesters in a street demonstration hold banners and wooden sticks. Many participants wear masks and dark clothing. The scene is tense, with some individuals appearing to clash. In the background, shops and signs are visible.]( A news photographer in the U.K. says police are obtaining a court order that will force him to hand over his pictures to them. [[Read More]( [Fujifilm Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Elegant Gray and Gold Instax Mini Evo Cameras]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 14, 2024 10:13 am [An image showing two Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo instant cameras against a dark background. The cameras feature a retro design with a prominent lens in the center, and are available in two colors: black and beige. Both cameras have a textured grip and various control buttons.]( Alongside the new Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer, Fujifilm also unveiled a limited edition version of its Instax Mini Evo hybrid instant camera to celebrate Fujifilm's 90th anniversary. [[Read More]( [Katy Perry Investigated by Spain for Filming Music Video on Protected Dunes]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 14, 2024 10:08 am [Katy Perry Investigated by Spain for Filming Music Video on Protected Dunes]( Katy Perry is being investigated by Spanish officials after the singer allegedly filmed a music video in ecologically sensitive sand dunes without permission. [[Read More]( [Artists Score Win Against AI Firms in Training Data Copyright Case]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 14, 2024 10:03 am [A close-up view of a person's hand holding and striking a wooden gavel on a sounding block, symbolizing a decision or judgment being made in a courtroom setting. The background is partially visible and appears to be a dark judicial robe.]( A judge has granted a group of artists the right to continue their copyright claims against four AI image generator companies. [[Read More]( [Nikon Z6 III Review: A Little Rough Around the Edges]( The Nikon Z6 III with its partially stacked full frame sensor is easily one of the most exciting cameras in years! We finally got our hands on a full production model to do some extensive tests of image quality, autofocus, video quality, and more! [[Watch Now]( Westcott, PetaPixel's preferred lighting partner! 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