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Apple to let App Store bundles combine subscriptions from different companies
Apple is broadening App Store bundles to include offers from different companies, opening the door to cross-app subscription packages. The change could reshape how users buy digital services on iPhone.
Logitech’s Mobi Fold packs a folding design into a tiny travel mouse
Logitech has unveiled the Mobi Fold, a compact travel mouse that folds for easier packing and portability. The new model comes in four finishes and targets users who want a full mouse experience in a smaller footprint.
EU orders Meta to let rival AI assistants use WhatsApp for free
Meta must restore free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots while the European Commission continues its antitrust probe. The move is aimed at stopping potential harm in the fast-growing market for general-purpose AI assistants.
Microsoft will disable Office 2019 for Mac next month
Office 2019 for Mac is set to stop working next month because Microsoft is not renewing the certificate that validates licenses. Users who need to keep editing files will have to move to Office 2024 or a Microsoft 365 plan.
Apple’s new AI photo tool can shift your camera view after the shot
Apple’s latest Photos update includes a generative AI feature that can virtually move the camera viewpoint after capture, prompting questions about realism and editing limits. The company is also expanding Clean Up and adding other AI-assisted photo tools.
Insta360 Luna Ultra Goes on Sale as Key Specs Remain Under Wraps
Insta360 has opened sales for the Luna Ultra, but the company is still holding back several key specifications. The timing puts it in direct view of creators tracking the next DJI Pocket camera and other compact video gear.
Bending Spoons Files for U.S. IPO After Vimeo, WeTransfer Deals
Bending Spoons has filed for an initial public offering in the U.S., marking a major step for the Italian software company behind several well-known consumer apps. The listing could value the Milan-based firm at about $20 billion, according to reports.
Gemini North Captures a Cosmic Crystal Ball in NGC 1514
NOIRLab and the NSF’s Gemini North telescope have released a striking new image of NGC 1514, better known as the Crystal Ball Nebula. The photo reveals a rare, layered structure that looks unlike most deep-space images, and unlike the version captured by the James Webb Space Telescope last year.
A Clear, Practical Look at How Film Stocks Render Color
A new film-color comparison from Japan-based analog photographer D. Daniel breaks down how major stocks behave in real-world use. The guide is notable for its clarity, efficiency, and direct side-by-side value for photographers.
Collector Turns Flea Markets Into an Archive of Women in Trees
A chance find in Frankfurt led photo collector Jochen Raiss into a yearslong search for vintage images of women in trees. His archive blends curiosity, found photography and a surprisingly specific visual theme.
7Artisans and Seagull Launch a 500-Unit Limited-Edition 35mm M-Mount Lens
7Artisans has teamed up with the historic Seagull brand on a limited-run 35mm lens for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. The full-frame Seagull × 7Artisans M 35mm f/1.7 will be limited to 500 units worldwide.
Attenborough’s 'Ocean' Exposes the Hidden Damage of Seabed Trawling
“Ocean with David Attenborough” brings seabed trawling into view for the first time in a major film, showing how industrial fishing reshapes marine habitats. The documentary is now streaming online and on National Geographic.
Sigma Lens Deals Span Wide-Angle, Travel Zoom, and Super Telephoto Options
Sigma’s latest lens deals cut prices across a wide range of mounts and focal lengths, from compact wide-angle zooms to long-reach telephoto options. The sale spotlights lenses that can compete with first-party alternatives at lower prices.
Optik OptiColour Is a New Color Film With a Familiar Global Trail
This Film Friday looks at a new color film with a traveling identity and a familiar ISO 200 profile. We examine where it comes from, why it appears under different brand names, and what shooters can expect.
Nikon Launches Silver Zf-GR1 Grip in Japan Nearly Three Years After Zf Debut
Nikon has introduced a silver colorway for the Zf-GR1 grip, matching the retro-styled Zf body. The launch comes nearly three years after the camera’s debut and continues the accessory’s Japan-only availability.
Viltrox Unveils DC-550 Pro II, a Bright 5.5-Inch Camera Monitor for Crews
Viltrox has introduced the DC-550 Pro II, a 5.5-inch camera monitor built for users who want pro-grade monitoring in a small package. The display and control features target filmmakers, videographers, and mobile creators working on the move.
7-Eleven and New Balance Team Up for a Limited-Edition Camera
7-Eleven and New Balance have teamed up on a limited-edition camera that leans into the collectible-tech trend. It is more novelty than breakthrough, but the design will likely appeal to fans of pocketable retro gadgets.
Zeiss Discontinues Its Legendary Otus DSLR Lenses as Mirrorless Takes Over
Zeiss’s Otus DSLR lenses, long regarded as some of the sharpest optics made for Canon and Nikon cameras, appear to have reached the end of the line. The company is now centering its premium lens strategy on the Otus ML series for full-frame mirrorless bodies.