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A bit larger than a smartphone, Sony mobile projector creates a 120-inch screen

The new Sony MP-CD1 isn't much larger than a smartphone but can project up to a 120-inch screen for up to two hours.
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Go ahead, upload that song — Facebook reaches deal with Sony/ATV Music

Facebook users can now use music from Sony/ATV artists without legal penalty, thanks to a new agreement that also includes Instagram.
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Live-stream in real 4K virtual reality with the new Vuze+ prosumer camera

With updates ranging from live-streaming to custom lenses, the Vuze+ is an enhanced version of the original.
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Nikon 180-400mm lens has a teleconverter for up to 560mm of extreme zoom

The Nikon 180-400mm professional zoom lens uses a built-in teleconverter to extend up to 560mm, making it almost two lenses in one.
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New control box lets you easily create bullet-time effect with Sony RX0 cameras

The Sony RX0 can now be controlled through a wired camera box for more accuracy when shooting bullet-time effects.
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Facebook shuts down the M assistant, but the features it inspired will live on

Facebook M, a beta of a personal assistant program, is shutting down. While the tool never launched publically, it inspired new features.
Tello

Using simple code, kids can teach the $99 Tello drone their own tricks

Tello isn't the typical cheap kid's drone -- kids can learn code by teaching it tricks, all while using several integrated safety features.
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New, versatile 3D camera could bring Face ID to smaller devices

That smartphone can't have facial recognition without a small enough 3D camera -- and PMD and Infineon are launching the smallest yet.
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New Panasonic camcorders make 4K look brighter, thanks to better sensor and lens

CES is bringing two new 4K Panasonic camcorders and a third in Full HD. All three have enhanced low-light capabilities.
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Panasonic GH5S masters the dark with a new 10MP, multi-aspect sensor

The Panasonic GH5S is not afraid of the dark with native ISO up to 51,200 and autofocus that performs even at -5EV.
Insta360 Nano S

Make 360 video calls via chat with the iPhone-compatible Insta360 Nano S camera

360 cameras can live-stream -- so why not video chat with them too? The new Insta360 Nano S boasts the feature, along with new shooting modes.
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Survey says more brands are looking for diverse images with non-pro models

A recent survey by Shutterstock suggests more brands are looking to use more diverse families and individuals in their images.
Ace Eyewear

Ace Eyewear’s $100 camera sunglasses will live-stream your POV to social media

A brand known for electric skateboards is trying out camera glasses. Ace Eyewear can live-stream to any of three social networks.
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Sony’s new 18-135mm lens weighs less than a pound, but is hardly a lightweight

The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens boasts a compact design yet still covers a 7.5x zoom range for E-Mount cameras.
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Moment’s new lens adapter adds filters for your smartphone

Moment's popular smartphone lenses can now be used with a filter, thanks to a new $40 adapter for 62mm filters.
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Joby gives the GorillaPod arms for adding accessories to mobile shoots

Want to shoot with a smartphone -- and three accessories? The GorillaPod Mobile Rig Might just do the trick with flexible arms.
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Tiny flat lenses just graduated to full color (and soon, use outside the lab)

A group of Harvard researchers developed a flat lens that works for full-color images and has already licensed the tech for commercial use.
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Mark Zuckerberg says fixing abuse on Facebook is his goal for 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says fixing errors in preventing abuse and enforcing policies is his personal goal for 2018.
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Inspired by Segway, this robotic suitcase follows you around the airport

The 90Fun Puppy 1 uses trackers to follow you around, but still manages to balance on two wheels using tech from Segway.
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Instagram users could soon cross-post Stories to WhatsApp

Fancy getting that Instagram Story in front of more friends? Instagram is testing the option to cross-post as a WhatsApp status.
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More than 10 million Facebook users went live on New Year’s Eve

New Years is the biggest day for Facebook Live -- and the end of 2017 didn't disappoint with more than 10 million live broadcasts.
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Logan Paul’s graphic YouTube video may have cleared initial human reviewers

YouTuber Logan Paul released two apologies for a video showing an apparent suicide, while the video may have made it through a human review.
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APK app unlocks Pixel 2 portrait mode on older smartphones (sort of)

The Pixel 2 portrait mode is now accessible on older phones through an APK camera mod -- if you don't mind a few shortcomings.
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How to use focus stacking to get impossibly sharp photos

Add focus stacking to your bag of photography tricks to get sharper shots that you can't capture in camera.
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From enhanced viewfinders to joysticks, this is the best camera tech of 2017

In 2017, we saw several terrific new and enhanced camera tech. From no blackout EVFs to smarter photo edits, here are our favorites.
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Facebook apologizes after report shows inconsistencies in removing hate speech

Yet another Propublica study is exposing Facebook flaws -- this one demonstrating an inconsistent treatment of hate speech.
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Obsessive selfie-taking could point to underlying mental health issues

After a hoax coined the phrase "selfitis," researchers are beginning to look into the effects of selfie-taking on mental health.
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Relive your top Snapchats of the year with a Story for all of 2017

Snapchat users can create a look back at their year using the new Your 2017 Story tool to create year-long Snapchat Stories.
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Darktable, the free Lightroom alternative, is available for Windows

The open-source software Darktable recently expanded to Windows users, as well as adding a handful of new tools.
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Could Snapchat finally get a web browser version? Leak suggests the possibility

An anonymous source suggests Snapchat is building Stories Everywhere to get some content available off the app.
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Stacked sensors could mean faster autofocus, better video, patent suggests

Stacked sensors mean fast cameras -- but Canon thinks they can get even faster with an updated design for autofocus.
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Authentic content is in: 2018 photography trends fuse reality and creativity

What will 2018 photography trends bring? Images that are both real and creative, stock photography data suggests.
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Photographer dodges crocodiles to snap National Geographic’s image of the year

The 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year wasn't thinking about potential crocodiles when he climbed into the water.
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VR photos in 12K are now possible with the latest Insta360 Pro update

8K not enough? The Insta360 Pro can stitch together 8K files for a 12K still photo, even in 3D, with the camera's latest update.