Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Instagram founder teases AI video tool that can adjust “whatever you can think of,” but fails to add an AI label and the internet has words
OPINION Instagram is testing Movie Gen, an AI that can adjust the background, clothing, and other items in a video
Google's next generative AI editing tools will mimic real lenses and remix existing photos
NEWS Google is now testing Veo 2 and Imagen 3, but should artists be worried?
Fujifilm’s promised autofocus update is finally here for five more of its cameras
NEWS The coveted Fujifilm X100VI is getting a firmware refresh along with the X-T5, X-T50, X-S20 and GFX 100S II
Does requiring permits to film in public places violate the first amendment? Courts could decide after filmmakers sue National Park Service
NEWS Two filmmakers proceeded to film anyways after a permit was denied, now they are suing the National Park Service
DJI narrowly misses drone ban, but its days could still be numbered in the US
NEWS The move is effectively a stay of execution for DJI, who now has one year to prove its not a security risk
Sigma just issued a recall for a popular Art lens, offering a free fix for lenses affected by an autofocus issue
NEWS Some serial numbers of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art are affected by an autofocus glitch
The FAA just banned drones over several NJ cities after mystery drone sightings. Here’s how to find out where it's safe to fly
NEWS Drone flights have been temporarily suspended over several New Jersey cities until January 17
Have camera tech advancements slowed? A look at 2024's most popular used photo gear contains some surprises
NEWS LensRentals has just shared the list of the most popular used gear sales for 2024 and it offers some interesting insight
Is banning TikTok unconstitutional? US Supreme Court to answer just days before pending TikTok ban
NEWS The Supreme Court will hear ByteDance's claims that the pending TikTok ban goes against free speech
Cellphones and smart glasses can now apply AI to what you see in real time
NEWS Can cameras make smarter virtual assistants? ChatGPT, Google, Meta are rolling out AI that can “see” the world around you
Wait, a 24-70mm f/2.8 for $900 with a hidden coupon? These Sigma lens deals are hard to pass up
DEAL Sigma's holiday sales bring workhorse lenses to under $1000 and even some primes under $300
What's the next step in smarter AI? Teaching AI how to "forget", researchers suggest
NEWS New research out of the Tokyo University of Science suggests that a "forgetful" AI could be advantageous for privacy and environmental concerns
Adobe Lightroom's new photo culling tool could soon choose your best photos for you during import
NEWS Adobe's list of planned updates for 2025 include a tool that could be a big time saver for photographers
TTArtisan just launched a new pancake lens for Fujifilm and it’s…white?
NEWS This new pancake lens takes on a fresh look, but color isn't the only specification that's changed from the original
The “new” Panasonic G97 camera makes only minor updates – but one feature could be just what Micro Four Thirds needs
NEWS The Panasonic Lumix G97 launch is rather boring -- except for the list price
Adobe just quietly upped the cost of Lightroom and Photoshop for 2025. Here’s how to lock in existing prices
NEWS Adobe just axed its most affordable photography plan for new subscribers while increasing the cost of the monthly Lightroom-Photoshop option
Thousands of retro cameras reportedly seized as “garbage.” Here’s where to buy used cameras without getting trash
HOW TO Trend or trash? As trends drive up the cost of retro cameras, here’s where to buy used cameras to negate most of the risk
Both AI and crappy retro cameras are trending, but I think that will give way to this 2025 trend
OPINION As AI grows, I hope the trend of 2025 is fully embracing imperfect images
No longer a rumor, the Nexus G1’s modular design and adaptive lens mount is what happens when filmmakers make cameras
NEWS A new company will launch a cinema camera in 2025 that puts the Blackmagic 6K sensor into a modular, boxy design
A new instant film back for vintage Hasselblads is coming in 2025 to correct a key issue
NEWS Nons has teased a new back for Hasselblad cameras that spits out Instax film
Horrifying yet hilarious viral gymnastics video illustrates why videographers shouldn't fear losing jobs to AI yet
HUMOR An AI-generated video is going viral for horrifying lack of physics, but did anyone else notice the four-handed photographer in the background?
iPhone’s new Image Playground lets you make AI images of your friends. What could go wrong?
NEWS Apple Intelligence is rolling out with iOS 18.2 – and with it comes a generative AI image maker built right into several apps
What is Sora? ChatGPT has a video creator now, but what exactly can it do?
FAQ The video sibling to DALL•E has arrived, but the launch of OpenAI's Sora comes with questions
