OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident,’ says it’s ‘working on a framework’ for more disclosure
OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum.
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Clucky’s new alarm app wakes you up with a crowing rooster
Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.
Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.
HIZERO GLIDE R700 Floor Washing Robot
HIZERO GLIDE R700 is a robot floor washer that skips vacuum suction. One roller washes and dries wet and dry messes in a single pass. No-Suction Roller: A dense polymer roller picks up dry debris and absorbs spills, so mixed.. The post HIZERO GLIDE R700 Floor Washing Robot…
IFA 2026: Best robots, ranked by which ones I and my Labrador Theia would let into our house
I watched IFA’s opening from my laptop in Armenia. My teammates were already in Berlin, jumping from booth to booth. It didn’t take long before robots seemed to be everywhere. Four-legged machines wandered past camera crews. Nearby, a humanoid wrote.. The post IFA 2026: Best…
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The RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro is the weirdest smartphone I’ve seen in a while—and I love it
If you’ve seen one smartphone, you’ve seen them all—boring slabs whose design, apart from the occasional flip phone or foldable, hasn’t seen a meaningful upgrade since touchscreens were invented. That changes today, with the RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro, unveiled at.. The post The…
Circular Ring 3 Pro
Meet the Circular Ring 3 Pro. It’s a smart ring that adds payment support, haptics, and sharper health tracking. NFC payments: The ring has a built-in NFC chip. Tap to pay without your phone or wallet. Silent vibration motor: It.. The post Circular Ring 3 Pro appeared first…
ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone Robot Vacuum & Mop
The ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone is a robot vacuum and mop for homes with pets and mixed flooring, cleaning carpets and hard floors in one run. Self-washing roller: FocusJet pre-spray loosens dried-on grime, then the roller scrubs at 220 RPM.. The post ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S…
LiberNovo Maxis Ergonomic Chair
The LiberNovo Maxis is an ergonomic chair built specifically for bigger, taller frames. It fits users from 5’10” to 6’7″ and supports up to 399 lbs, where most standard chairs fall short. Wider, Taller Backrest: The Bionic FlexFit Backrest spans.. The post LiberNovo Maxis…
XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation
The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.
Rolex Four Seasons Cosmograph Daytona Collection
Rolex rarely makes one-off watches, but built four for a Federer and DiCaprio charity auction. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
OpenAI’s rogue agents keep escaping, with no formal process to investigate them
OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.
Balmuda MoonKettle
A temperature-controlled electric kettle with Japanese heritage design and ambient lighting. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
1953 Cadillac Elegante One-Off Concept Car
Albrecht von Goertz designed this Cadillac before BMW hired him to create the legendary 507. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing
Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.
Thank You Bus Driver (Trailer)
Thank You Bus Driver is a chaotic driving game from Double Fine, the once-again indie studio behind Psychonauts. Race between stops while dealing with unruly passengers, enforcing an ever-changing list of rules, and taking shortcuts through town. Do a good job and be rewarded…
Everyday Carry: Utilitarian
Unimatic GMT watch leads this olive carry with Gucci sunglasses and Firebiner multitool. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Anthropic's Claude Comes to CarPlay
Anthropic added CarPlay integration to the Claude iOS app, which means Claude users can talk to Claude through their in-car infotainment systems. Apple added support for third-party chatbots in CarPlay in iOS 26.4 . Chatbot apps with CarPlay integration need to add…
Lenovo’s AeroBlade could be the MacBook Air’s Biggest New Rival
The MacBook Air is slim, quiet, cool—generally, the laptop to beat if you want something easy to carry and that powers through work. That may soon be up in the air, as Lenovo introduced a thinner, cooler laptop at IFA.. The post Lenovo’s AeroBlade could be the MacBook Air’s…
Lenovo ThinkBook Project Swan is the rollable laptop I’d bet on reaching shelves
Lenovo wheeled out another rollable notebook at IFA in Berlin, and my instinct was to file it under trade-show theater. Concept laptops tend to make a splash on the floor and disappear soon after. Lenovo’s ThinkBook VertiFlex is a good.. The post Lenovo ThinkBook Project Swan…
Plaud One Wearable AI Earbuds
Plaud's new earbud case has its own cellular connection, so it works without a phone nearby. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
iPhone Duo?
While the long-awaited foldable iPhone has often been referred to as the iPhone Ultra or the iPhone Fold in rumors, another name making the rounds is iPhone Duo. There is no actual evidence that Apple will use the iPhone Duo name, but it is certainly a possibility. Apple has…
Alogic Expands Display Lineup With New 5K and 6K Models, Debuts New Peripherals
Accessory brand Alogic today announced an expansion to its display lineup, adding several new 5K and 6K models offering varying feature sets with availability coming over the next couple of months. Aspekt displays New models in the Aspekt touch-enabled family include a…
Review: Acer's 6K Touchscreen Display Turns Your Mac Into a Giant iPad, Sort Of
Acer recently came out with a new 6K 31.5-inch display, the ProDesigner PE320QXT. It's a touchscreen display that's able to work with a Mac using touch drivers, and it's aimed at professional creators. It's fun to use, but there are some compromises, and this is not the…
Hypershell X Ultra S Exoskeleton
The Hypershell X Ultra S is a powered leg exoskeleton built for hikers and walkers who want extra strength on long trails and steep climbs. 1000 W of power assistance: Two leg motors respond in 0.31 seconds, adding power the.. The post Hypershell X Ultra S Exoskeleton…
Luca Faloni Autumn Guide
Luca Faloni’s Autumn Lookbook brings Italian craftsmanship and effortless layering to the new season. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Nanoleaf LED Light Therapy Neck & Décolletage Mask
The Nanoleaf LED Light Therapy Neck & Décolletage Mask uses near-infrared light to treat neck lines, uneven tone, redness, and loss of firmness across the neck and chest. 1072nm Deep NIR: Twelve dedicated 1072nm lights reach deeper than standard LEDs,.. The post Nanoleaf LED…
Garage Italia x Hot Lab Fiat 500 Jolly Spiaggina
Garage Italia and a yacht studio built this Fiat 500 to mirror a boat's hull and waterline. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
DUCKS (Short Film)
Animator AJ Jefferies‘ award-winning short film DUCKS starts out with a pleasant stroll through the park. But after a baby spots some birds floating in the pond, we come to realize that these waterfowl are much weirder than they appear on the surface. We expect no less from…
Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD
The Lexar Muse is a card-thin portable SSD machined from a single piece of metal, with a magnetic connector and sleeve that snap it onto compatible MagSafe iPhones. Precision build: Lexar machines the enclosure from a single block of metal,.. The post Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim…
Villa La Gaeta Casino Royale Apartment
This two-bedroom Lake Como apartment sits inside the villa from Casino Royale's final scene. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Anker soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro
The Anker soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro track your sleep from inside your ear, then adapt calming sounds through the night and hand you a morning report. In-ear sleep tracking: A 100 Hz PPG sensor tracks heart rate and HRV.. The post Anker soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro…
Bravo Sierra Face & Body Bar
Fragrance-free and pH-balanced, this bar is an easy addition to your daily routine. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
UGREEN HomeAgent Local AI Hub
UGREEN HomeAgent is a local AI hub built for the smart home. It stores your files, watches your cameras, and answers you through Uliya, its built-in voice assistant. Uliya voice assistant: Uliya understands natural speech, so you can ask your.. The post UGREEN HomeAgent Local…
Teka InsideMax Dishwasher
Teka InsideMax is a newly announced 60cm built-in dishwasher that rethinks interior space, adjusting baskets and racks so tall glasses and large cookware fit in one load. Flexible loading: A one-step basket adjustment, deeper third rack, and vertical loading fit.. The post…
Seiko Prospex SPB513 Speedtimer Mechanical Watch
The Speedtimer SPB513 combines sports timing heritage with modern precision. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
INXS But It’s David Bowie
Musician Joshua Woo does a mean David Bowie impression. This time, he took the 1987 INXS hit “Need You Tonight” and imagined what it might have sounded like if Bowie sang it during his “Let’s Dance” era. Woo nails Bowie’s characteristic vocals while giving the song a funky…
Judge blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but allows ‘Tweet’ for now
A federal judge temporarily barred an X rival from using the Twitter name, but found that X was likely to have abandoned the “Tweet” trademark and bird logo. The startup has since relaunched as Tweet.app.
Midea Tri-GreenApex Dishwashing Technology
Midea unveils Tri-GreenApex system, a dual heat-pump system that manages washing and drying together as one process, cutting energy use while speeding up dry time for dishwashers built around it. A-50% Energy Efficiency: Tri-GreenApex reaches an A-50% efficiency rating, so..…
Hansø Horizon Smart Pergola
The Hansø Horizon brings Scandinavian design and all-weather performance to the backyard. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Comme des Garçons x Air Jordan 11 Sneaker
Nike has never allowed an outside collaborator on the Air Jordan 11, until now. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Aqara Debuts Five Matter Smart Lights With Apple Home Support
Aqara today introduced five new Matter-enabled smart lights compatible with Apple Home. The lights support Thread and Zigbee as well, and can be paired with Aqara sensors and switches. The Floor Lamp T1 is a tall, rod-shaped light with a wall-wash effect. It has 18…
LEGO Sony PlayStation
LEGO pays tribute to Sony’s original PlayStation with a nearly full-scale, 1,911-piece set based on the gray console and its controller. The brick-built gamepad plugs into the console, which has working Power and Open buttons. A compartment holds tiny Gran Turismo and Ape…
DARTZ Nightshark VI: A Game Room on Wheels
Coachbuilder DARTZ is making a real version of the Nightshark from GTA Online. The armored SUV has a single rear seat, a fighter-jet ejection seat facing a giant gaming display, and a weapon-selection wheel built into its five-point harness buckle. Gun ports, neon lighting,…
No little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla’s Cybercab
The company says no children under 13 can ride -- even with a parent. That's more restrictive than the Model Y SUVs it's using as robotaxis.
Another swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab’s knowledge
It's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.
The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro Event Expectations
Ahead of Apple's "Surprise and shine" event on September 9, we talk through everything to expect on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show . Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The event begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at the Apple Park campus…
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Live at the Necropolis: Lords of Synth
We’re 10 years late to the party for this Adult Swim cult classic, but we figured if we hadn’t seen it before, maybe you haven’t either. This hilariously weird parody imagines a 1986 concert where enigmatic musical maestros battled for synthesizer supremacy. For some…
Porsche 911 Concrete Sculpture
Piedra Studios hand-pours this Porsche 911 Turbo's silhouette into a small concrete sculpture. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Apple Testing New HomePod With Siri AI
Apple has been testing a new full-sized HomePod with Siri AI support, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Unfortunately, in his report outlining upcoming Apple products today, Gurman said the new full-sized HomePod "doesn't appear to be imminent," so do not expect the…
iPhone 20 Rumored to Have Biggest Revamp Since iPhone X
Apple plans to release a special 20th-anniversary iPhone next year with the biggest design changes since the iPhone X, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Unveiled by Steve Jobs in 2007, the iPhone turns 20 next year. To mark the occasion, the report said Apple plans to…
Dirty Rigger Multitool
Designed for riggers and stage techs, this sturdy 14-in-1 multitool from Dirty Rigger is made from 4mm hardened steel and packs a variety of useful tools into one handy design. It has metric and imperial nut wrenches, square nut and wingnut tools, wire strippers, eyelets, a…
CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.
Porsche Escapes
A photographic journey through the roads, places, and experiences that define Porsche. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
Krafton's planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.
Google’s Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library
Gemini Spark can edit and curate photo albums, create shared collections, turn photos into calendar events, and handle other Google Photos tasks for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Sculpting Godzilla
Artist David Mokso shows how he made a huge bust of Godzilla. It took him nearly 600 hours to create the monster using a metal frame, layers of foam, hand-sculpted clay, and 3D-printed resin accents. This Kaiju doesn’t just sit there and look pretty; its chest doubles as a…
Less than 24 hours to apply for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event
Less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and make your mark in the Silicon Valley scene. Apply before the application closes tonight at midnight PT.
Viperade VE1 X-Pac EDC Tool Organizer
This compact tool pouch is made from high-quality X-Pac sailcloth and has three slots for tools, a phone pocket, and elastic straps on its front. A zipper pocket on the back holds credit cards, spare change, or small accessories. Two paracord loops can be used to attach a…
US military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices following reports of targeted attacks
A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.
Tangent Urban Safari 911
Tangent Design Group’s Urban Safari 911 turns a 992-generation Porsche 911 into a one-off rally-inspired machine built for Chicago streets and much rougher terrain. The project began in 2019, with Tangent eventually taking delivery of a 2021 all-wheel-drive 911 finished in…
Loop Eclipse Sleep Mask
From the same genius creators of the Loop Earplugs, comes the Loop Eclipse, a blackout sleep mask designed to solve two common problems at once: stray light and uncomfortable pressure around the eyes. Its contoured eye pad uses ultra-soft foam that molds around the face,…
Pelican PX35 Aegis 35L Creator Backpack
Pelican brings its protective case DNA to a camera backpack with the PX35 Aegis 35L Creator Backpack. Designed for photographers, filmmakers, and other creators working on the move, it uses the brand’s Pelican Shield protection system to give sensitive equipment more…
Xeric x Worn & Wound Sector Retrograde Watch
Xeric and Worn & Wound have teamed up on the Sector Retrograde, a compact limited edition built around one of the most unusual displays you’ll find at this price. Rather than using conventional hands that rotate around the dial, the watch tracks hours and minutes across a…
Blakely Island Cabin
Blakely Island Cabin is a compact 400-square-foot retreat suspended above the forest in Washington’s San Juan Island Archipelago. Designed by Wittman Estes, the 16-by-20-foot guest house sits between a mature Douglas fir and a large glacial boulder, with panoramic views…
HIZERO GLIDE R700 Floor Washing Robot
HIZERO GLIDE R700 is a robot floor washer that skips vacuum suction. One roller washes and dries wet and dry messes in a single pass. No-Suction Roller: A dense polymer roller picks up dry debris and absorbs spills, so mixed.. The post HIZERO GLIDE R700 Floor Washing Robot…
Nobody shipped the AI home: Why LG vs Samsung at IFA 2026 is the wrong fight
This essay compares LG and Samsung’s smart home strategies at IFA 2026, focusing on what is truly available to consumers. I will offer a brief roadmap before examining each company’s approach, and close with practical recommendations for buyers. Let me.. The post Nobody…
Lexar Muse is the “world’s thinnest portable SSD,” and it’s a rare storage launch aimed at phones instead of servers
Every memory maker I’ve followed in 2026 has been talking about one customer, and it wasn’t me. Nobody fills a server rack with pocket-sized drives, of course, though the flash inside them comes off the same wafers, and enterprise contracts.. The post Lexar Muse is the…
IFA 2026: Best robots, ranked by which ones I and my Labrador Theia would let into our house
I watched IFA’s opening from my laptop in Armenia. My teammates were already in Berlin, jumping from booth to booth. It didn’t take long before robots seemed to be everywhere. Four-legged machines wandered past camera crews. Nearby, a humanoid wrote.. The post IFA 2026: Best…
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The RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro is the weirdest smartphone I’ve seen in a while—and I love it
If you’ve seen one smartphone, you’ve seen them all—boring slabs whose design, apart from the occasional flip phone or foldable, hasn’t seen a meaningful upgrade since touchscreens were invented. That changes today, with the RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro, unveiled at.. The post The…
Circular Ring 3 Pro
Meet the Circular Ring 3 Pro. It’s a smart ring that adds payment support, haptics, and sharper health tracking. NFC payments: The ring has a built-in NFC chip. Tap to pay without your phone or wallet. Silent vibration motor: It.. The post Circular Ring 3 Pro appeared first…
ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone Robot Vacuum & Mop
The ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone is a robot vacuum and mop for homes with pets and mixed flooring, cleaning carpets and hard floors in one run. Self-washing roller: FocusJet pre-spray loosens dried-on grime, then the roller scrubs at 220 RPM.. The post ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S…
LiberNovo Maxis Ergonomic Chair
The LiberNovo Maxis is an ergonomic chair built specifically for bigger, taller frames. It fits users from 5’10” to 6’7″ and supports up to 399 lbs, where most standard chairs fall short. Wider, Taller Backrest: The Bionic FlexFit Backrest spans.. The post LiberNovo Maxis…
Lenovo’s AeroBlade could be the MacBook Air’s Biggest New Rival
The MacBook Air is slim, quiet, cool—generally, the laptop to beat if you want something easy to carry and that powers through work. That may soon be up in the air, as Lenovo introduced a thinner, cooler laptop at IFA.. The post Lenovo’s AeroBlade could be the MacBook Air’s…
Lenovo ThinkBook Project Swan is the rollable laptop I’d bet on reaching shelves
Lenovo wheeled out another rollable notebook at IFA in Berlin, and my instinct was to file it under trade-show theater. Concept laptops tend to make a splash on the floor and disappear soon after. Lenovo’s ThinkBook VertiFlex is a good.. The post Lenovo ThinkBook Project Swan…
Circular Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 5: Circular does what Oura can’t
Wearable news out of IFA 2026: the Circular Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 5 comparison just got more interesting. Circular used the Berlin stage to officially announce its new Circular Ring 3 series: Circular Ring 3 Pro and Circular Ring.. The post Circular Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 5:…
Hypershell X Ultra S Exoskeleton
The Hypershell X Ultra S is a powered leg exoskeleton built for hikers and walkers who want extra strength on long trails and steep climbs. 1000 W of power assistance: Two leg motors respond in 0.31 seconds, adding power the.. The post Hypershell X Ultra S Exoskeleton…
DJI ROMO 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
DJI brings its drone-grade sensing technology to the ROMO 2, a robot vacuum and mop that spots obstacles, judges surfaces, and cleans each room without repeat passes, guided by onboard AI. Millimeter-level obstacle sensing: It spots cables and pet pads.. The post DJI ROMO 2…
Nanoleaf LED Light Therapy Neck & Décolletage Mask
The Nanoleaf LED Light Therapy Neck & Décolletage Mask uses near-infrared light to treat neck lines, uneven tone, redness, and loss of firmness across the neck and chest. 1072nm Deep NIR: Twelve dedicated 1072nm lights reach deeper than standard LEDs,.. The post Nanoleaf LED…
Hypershell Halo Exoskeleton
The Hypershell Halo exoskeleton supports your hips and knees on hikes, climbs, and heavy-load carries, using AI motion prediction so assistance keeps pace with every step. Full hip-and-knee support: Four HyperDrive Pro motors power your hip and knee on each.. The post…
Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD
The Lexar Muse is a card-thin portable SSD machined from a single piece of metal, with a magnetic connector and sleeve that snap it onto compatible MagSafe iPhones. Precision build: Lexar machines the enclosure from a single block of metal,.. The post Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim…
Anker soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro
The Anker soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro track your sleep from inside your ear, then adapt calming sounds through the night and hand you a morning report. In-ear sleep tracking: A 100 Hz PPG sensor tracks heart rate and HRV.. The post Anker soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro…
UGREEN HomeAgent Local AI Hub
UGREEN HomeAgent is a local AI hub built for the smart home. It stores your files, watches your cameras, and answers you through Uliya, its built-in voice assistant. Uliya voice assistant: Uliya understands natural speech, so you can ask your.. The post UGREEN HomeAgent Local…
Teka InsideMax Dishwasher
Teka InsideMax is a newly announced 60cm built-in dishwasher that rethinks interior space, adjusting baskets and racks so tall glasses and large cookware fit in one load. Flexible loading: A one-step basket adjustment, deeper third rack, and vertical loading fit.. The post…
Midea Tri-GreenApex Dishwashing Technology
Midea unveils Tri-GreenApex system, a dual heat-pump system that manages washing and drying together as one process, cutting energy use while speeding up dry time for dishwashers built around it. A-50% Energy Efficiency: Tri-GreenApex reaches an A-50% efficiency rating, so..…
iPhone 18 Pro: Everything M6 Tells Us About the A20 Chip
Apple announced the M6 chip last week, just ahead of its September iPhone event, providing the clearest indication yet of what the A20 will bring to the iPhone 18 lineup. Apple silicon generations share much of their architecture across the A-series and the M-series, so a new…
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Top Stories: 'Surprise and Shine' Apple Event Preview, John Ternus Takes Over, and More
After years of rumors, the highly anticipated foldable iPhone is almost here, but that's not all we're expecting to see at next week's big event, and we've got full coverage of expectations for the "Surprise and Shine" event. Beyond the event, this week also saw John Ternus…
iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and More: Apple's September 9 Event Preview
Apple's September event will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will announce its 2026 iPhone lineup, and this year is a big one. Along with the slab-style iPhones we've been using for years, Apple is going to debut its first foldable…
Apple Planning AI Home Security Camera and Service for 2027
Apple could release a home security system and service in 2027, according to Bloomberg . The company is designing a privacy-forward home security camera that will "use AI to monitor the surrounding environment instead of actual video footage." It will apparently work with a…
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Foldable iPhone Ultra: The Latest Rumors Before Apple's Event
We're less than a week away from the debut of Apple's first foldable iPhone, and rumors have been picking up as the event date approaches. Here's the latest. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. MagSafe - Even though foldable iPhone dummies we saw…
Anthropic's Claude Comes to CarPlay
Anthropic added CarPlay integration to the Claude iOS app, which means Claude users can talk to Claude through their in-car infotainment systems. Apple added support for third-party chatbots in CarPlay in iOS 26.4 . Chatbot apps with CarPlay integration need to add…
iPhone Duo?
While the long-awaited foldable iPhone has often been referred to as the iPhone Ultra or the iPhone Fold in rumors, another name making the rounds is iPhone Duo. There is no actual evidence that Apple will use the iPhone Duo name, but it is certainly a possibility. Apple has…
Alogic Expands Display Lineup With New 5K and 6K Models, Debuts New Peripherals
Accessory brand Alogic today announced an expansion to its display lineup, adding several new 5K and 6K models offering varying feature sets with availability coming over the next couple of months. Aspekt displays New models in the Aspekt touch-enabled family include a…
Review: Acer's 6K Touchscreen Display Turns Your Mac Into a Giant iPad, Sort Of
Acer recently came out with a new 6K 31.5-inch display, the ProDesigner PE320QXT. It's a touchscreen display that's able to work with a Mac using touch drivers, and it's aimed at professional creators. It's fun to use, but there are some compromises, and this is not the…
Aqara Debuts Five Matter Smart Lights With Apple Home Support
Aqara today introduced five new Matter-enabled smart lights compatible with Apple Home. The lights support Thread and Zigbee as well, and can be paired with Aqara sensors and switches. The Floor Lamp T1 is a tall, rod-shaped light with a wall-wash effect. It has 18…
The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro Event Expectations
Ahead of Apple's "Surprise and shine" event on September 9, we talk through everything to expect on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show . Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The event begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at the Apple Park campus…
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Apple Testing New HomePod With Siri AI
Apple has been testing a new full-sized HomePod with Siri AI support, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Unfortunately, in his report outlining upcoming Apple products today, Gurman said the new full-sized HomePod "doesn't appear to be imminent," so do not expect the…
iPhone 20 Rumored to Have Biggest Revamp Since iPhone X
Apple plans to release a special 20th-anniversary iPhone next year with the biggest design changes since the iPhone X, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Unveiled by Steve Jobs in 2007, the iPhone turns 20 next year. To mark the occasion, the report said Apple plans to…
OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident,’ says it’s ‘working on a framework’ for more disclosure
OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum.
Clucky’s new alarm app wakes you up with a crowing rooster
Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.
Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.
XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation
The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.
OpenAI’s rogue agents keep escaping, with no formal process to investigate them
OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.
AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing
Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.
Judge blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but allows ‘Tweet’ for now
A federal judge temporarily barred an X rival from using the Twitter name, but found that X was likely to have abandoned the “Tweet” trademark and bird logo. The startup has since relaunched as Tweet.app.
What will Apple’s John Ternus era look like?
It’s officially the Ternus era at Apple. Tim Cook stepped down as CEO this week, handing the company to former hardware chief John Ternus, whose first memo promised a “huge launch next week” — timing that puts Apple’s next iPhone event on his desk before he’s even settled in.…
No little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla’s Cybercab
The company says no children under 13 can ride -- even with a parent. That's more restrictive than the Model Y SUVs it's using as robotaxis.
Another swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab’s knowledge
It's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.
CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.
Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
Krafton's planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.
Google’s Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library
Gemini Spark can edit and curate photo albums, create shared collections, turn photos into calendar events, and handle other Google Photos tasks for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Less than 24 hours to apply for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event
Less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and make your mark in the Silicon Valley scene. Apply before the application closes tonight at midnight PT.
US military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices following reports of targeted attacks
A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.
Feds launch investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab deployment
The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.
The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus
While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.
Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
Oura files to go public
The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.
Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets
The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing."
Thank You Bus Driver (Trailer)
Thank You Bus Driver is a chaotic driving game from Double Fine, the once-again indie studio behind Psychonauts. Race between stops while dealing with unruly passengers, enforcing an ever-changing list of rules, and taking shortcuts through town. Do a good job and be rewarded…
DUCKS (Short Film)
Animator AJ Jefferies‘ award-winning short film DUCKS starts out with a pleasant stroll through the park. But after a baby spots some birds floating in the pond, we come to realize that these waterfowl are much weirder than they appear on the surface. We expect no less from…
INXS But It’s David Bowie
Musician Joshua Woo does a mean David Bowie impression. This time, he took the 1987 INXS hit “Need You Tonight” and imagined what it might have sounded like if Bowie sang it during his “Let’s Dance” era. Woo nails Bowie’s characteristic vocals while giving the song a funky…
LEGO Sony PlayStation
LEGO pays tribute to Sony’s original PlayStation with a nearly full-scale, 1,911-piece set based on the gray console and its controller. The brick-built gamepad plugs into the console, which has working Power and Open buttons. A compartment holds tiny Gran Turismo and Ape…
DARTZ Nightshark VI: A Game Room on Wheels
Coachbuilder DARTZ is making a real version of the Nightshark from GTA Online. The armored SUV has a single rear seat, a fighter-jet ejection seat facing a giant gaming display, and a weapon-selection wheel built into its five-point harness buckle. Gun ports, neon lighting,…
Live at the Necropolis: Lords of Synth
We’re 10 years late to the party for this Adult Swim cult classic, but we figured if we hadn’t seen it before, maybe you haven’t either. This hilariously weird parody imagines a 1986 concert where enigmatic musical maestros battled for synthesizer supremacy. For some…
Dirty Rigger Multitool
Designed for riggers and stage techs, this sturdy 14-in-1 multitool from Dirty Rigger is made from 4mm hardened steel and packs a variety of useful tools into one handy design. It has metric and imperial nut wrenches, square nut and wingnut tools, wire strippers, eyelets, a…
Sculpting Godzilla
Artist David Mokso shows how he made a huge bust of Godzilla. It took him nearly 600 hours to create the monster using a metal frame, layers of foam, hand-sculpted clay, and 3D-printed resin accents. This Kaiju doesn’t just sit there and look pretty; its chest doubles as a…
Viperade VE1 X-Pac EDC Tool Organizer
This compact tool pouch is made from high-quality X-Pac sailcloth and has three slots for tools, a phone pocket, and elastic straps on its front. A zipper pocket on the back holds credit cards, spare change, or small accessories. Two paracord loops can be used to attach a…
The Museum Modular Desk Organizer
Hancept’s desktop organizer system features modules inspired by architectural shapes. The Museum comes with 11 geometric containers you can snap together to suit your personal needs. Its upcycled bio-plastic bins connect with clips and can be used in or out of the included…
INK (Teaser Trailer)
This biographical drama from filmmaker Danny Boyle follows Rupert Murdoch and editor Larry Lamb as they reinvent The Sun in 1969, embracing sensationalism, sex, and scandal while turning the struggling UK newspaper into a model for the modern tabloid. Jack O’Connell, Guy…
Gerber Lockdown Multitool
This compact tool combines versatility with a pocket-friendly form factor. It comes in two versions, both with a 2.5″ liner lock knife, a #11 utility blade, and a file with a chisel edge. The Drive adds a 1/4″ driver with a double sided bit and an awl, and the Pry has a pry…
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Rolex Four Seasons Cosmograph Daytona Collection
Rolex rarely makes one-off watches, but built four for a Federer and DiCaprio charity auction. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Balmuda MoonKettle
A temperature-controlled electric kettle with Japanese heritage design and ambient lighting. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
1953 Cadillac Elegante One-Off Concept Car
Albrecht von Goertz designed this Cadillac before BMW hired him to create the legendary 507. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Everyday Carry: Utilitarian
Unimatic GMT watch leads this olive carry with Gucci sunglasses and Firebiner multitool. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Plaud One Wearable AI Earbuds
Plaud's new earbud case has its own cellular connection, so it works without a phone nearby. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Luca Faloni Autumn Guide
Luca Faloni’s Autumn Lookbook brings Italian craftsmanship and effortless layering to the new season. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Garage Italia x Hot Lab Fiat 500 Jolly Spiaggina
Garage Italia and a yacht studio built this Fiat 500 to mirror a boat's hull and waterline. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Villa La Gaeta Casino Royale Apartment
This two-bedroom Lake Como apartment sits inside the villa from Casino Royale's final scene. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Bravo Sierra Face & Body Bar
Fragrance-free and pH-balanced, this bar is an easy addition to your daily routine. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Seiko Prospex SPB513 Speedtimer Mechanical Watch
The Speedtimer SPB513 combines sports timing heritage with modern precision. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Hansø Horizon Smart Pergola
The Hansø Horizon brings Scandinavian design and all-weather performance to the backyard. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Comme des Garçons x Air Jordan 11 Sneaker
Nike has never allowed an outside collaborator on the Air Jordan 11, until now. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport
Porsche built just 100 of this Alpine-inspired GT3, sold only in four European countries. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Porsche 911 Concrete Sculpture
Piedra Studios hand-pours this Porsche 911 Turbo's silhouette into a small concrete sculpture. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Porsche Escapes
A photographic journey through the roads, places, and experiences that define Porsche. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
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How to Fix Photos When Straight Lines Are Askew (VIDEO)
This insightful tutorial from Adorama TV explains how easy it is to compensate for different straight lines in a photo that appear crooked and simply don't line up. It's a common problem indoors or out, and the solutions you'll learn in the video below are both effective and…
Why Photoshop Elements Is The Best $99 Investment Any Picture Taker Can Make
Adobe just released the latest versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. Last month we itemized what's new in 2026 for both. Today we take a closer look at the former and explain 1) Why Photoshop Elements is the ideal photo editor for 95% of all people who take…
REVIEW Wacom One 14: Ideal Gift For Any Creative
Wacom, the brand that artists, graphics professionals and photographers everywhere rely on, just introduced the Wacom One 14. It's full of features and fun, and it's amazingly affordable. But don't let the budget price fool you; there's a mountain of horsepower behind the…
Nature Photos That Pop: Use LR's Color Contrast Tools (VIDEO)
Here's another eye-opening tutorial from German landscape specialist Christian Mohrle whose popular YouTube channel is full of shooting and editing videos designed for photographers of all skill levels. Today's episode explains how to employ Lightroom's Color Contrast tools…
New Products From Peak Design: Leather & Rope Camera Straps & Toolless Tripod Mounting Plate
Peak Design , everyone's favorite supplier of camera carry solutions, just announced a new lineup of camera straps plus another innovative accessory. Dubbed the "Form" series, the new straps are available in full-grain leather or braided nylon/polyester rope, four sizes each,…
Recover Your Lightroom Catalog with a Simple Trick (VIDEO)
Have you ever panicked when opening Lightroom & discovering that your photos are missing for no apparent reason? If not, you've been fortunate so far but it's time to get prepared in case this annoyance happens in the future. Today's solution from British pro James Feaver…
3 Backlit Photo Techniques That All Shooters Must Know (VIDEO)
Today's quick tutorial is all about breaking one of those "rules" you learned when first starting out; namely, that you should strive to shoot with the sun at your back whenever possible. That's because this approach delivers predictable results, when your ultimate goal…
Seven GREAT Gift Ideas for Photographers & You
Priced from $4 to $66 (most under $30), here are 7 gifts all photo enthusiasts would appreciate this holiday season. And they're all available now on Amazon. (At the end, don't miss the Best Deal on an innovative product from the legendary accessory manufacturer SmallRig that…
FREE Copyright Guide For Photographers Written By Real Lawyers, Not Posers & Shysters
Do you own the copyright to your photos? By chance, did the contract you signed have a "work made for hire" clause? Do you get your legal advice from anonymous strangers online? The award-winning law firm DeWitt LLP offers an essential copyright guide that shows photographers…
Announcing the Winners of the Art of Minimalism Photo Challenge
We’re delighted to announce the winners of the GuruShots' Art of Minimalism Photo Challenge! This competition invited photographers to strip scenes down to their essential elements, and the results were nothing short of breathtaking. Clean lines, intentional compositions, and…
He Photographs Total Strangers. Here’s What He Learned About Trust.
Over the years, the Phoblographer has interviewed lots of photographers who've been brave enough to ask strangers for portraits. One of the best pieces of advice: let the subjects be themselves. In this tutorial, I'm diving into the Phoblographer's archives of interviews with…
New leatherette color options for Leica cameras added at PPP Cameras
The UK-based PPP Cameras added new leatherette color options for Leica cameras (M2, M3, M6, MP, M240, and X1): PPP Cameras also sells custom leatherettes for other brands. Check their online store for cameras, lenses, and accessories. Previous PPP Cameras coverage: The custom…
Reminder: the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions is on October 10th – here are the Leica highlights
The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions will take place on October 10th, 2026, in Wetzlar, Germany: Online catalog (virtual | printed) Bidding form Here are the Leica highlights: Leica 0 series (1923) Estimated price: €1,500,000 – €2,000,000. Two years before the market launch of…
Take The Photograph While You Can
There is something I have been thinking about recently, and it was not until I returned to a location I had photographed many years ago that it really started to bother me. We spend so much of our time as photographers looking for new locations, searching maps, saving places…
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Enlarging a small photo for a large print without quality loss
Enlarging a small photo for a large print without quality loss. A photo can look perfectly sharp on a monitor and still look noticeably softer when printed at 20 × 30 or 24 × 36 inches. When the source file doesn’t have enough resolution for that print size, enlarging it can…
Six Underrated Canon RF Lenses You've Probably Overlooked
The best Canon RF lens for your kit might be one almost nobody talks about. Six of them sit in the shadows of pricier alternatives, dismissed over a single spec or forgotten entirely, even though they deliver image quality that holds up against Canon's L-series glass. [ Read…
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Waterfall Photography
New to waterfall photography? Learn how to choose your gear, find great locations, work with changing light, and use your camera settings to capture waterfalls in different ways. We’ll also cover the basics of staying safe around the water and creating that signature silky…
Critique the Community: Personal Project
Welcome to the September installment of the Critique the Community! This month's critique theme is going to be " Personal Project ," and we want to see your best photographs that come from a personal project. These should be something you shot for yourself rather than for a…
Continuous Light vs. Flash: What Actually Changes in Your Portraits
The question of flash versus continuous light comes up constantly, and the honest answer sits somewhere between "barely any difference" and "a huge one," depending on what you're shooting. Both can produce nearly identical portraits, yet the way you work with each changes how…
Also covered by PetaPixel
‘The Way We Never Were’ Photo Exhibit Examines the Myth of Postwar America
Harvard Art Museums has delved into its extensive photographic collection to put on a thought-provoking exhibition titled The Way We Never Were that questions the postwar narrative in the United States. [ Read More ]
Photoshop Just Replaced Brightness and Contrast With Something Better
Photoshop's Brightness/Contrast slider is gone, replaced by a new Light adjustment layer that pulls Camera Raw controls straight into the main editor. Exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks now live in a single panel that behaves like a nondestructive…
Big Price Drop on Blackmagic Design Cinema Cameras Including The PXYIS 6K
A massive price drop across its line of cinema cameras allows Blackmagic Design to, once again, offer excellent value to filmmakers on a budget. [ Read More ]
How Long Exposures Erase People: The Math of Making Crowds Vanish
Put a 35mm lens on a full frame camera, stand about 20 m back from a plaza, and each pixel in the file covers roughly 3.4 mm of the ground at that distance. A person walking across that view at an ordinary pace clears their own shoulder width in about a third of a second, so…
Want to Sell Your Prints? Apply for the 5 Boro Foto Fest Today
The 5 Boro Foto Fest is open for vendor applications, and it's built specifically for photographers who want to sell their printed art in person, not just post it online. We started this festival because the state of photography trade shows has needed a fresh face for a long…
A Photographer Reignited His Passion By Building a Custom Lens, Then He Founded an Optics Company
Photographer Thomas Spicher has founded a lens company, Adapted Optics, and built what he calls the "Everyday Lens." It features a 3D-printed body and a simple camera lens salvaged from a disposable camera. It promises to combine the character of a disposable film camera with…
“The Girl with the Leica” film screened at the 2026 Venice Film Festival
“The Girl with the Leica” book is now available as a biographical drama film screened at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. It is based on Helena Janeczek’s novel, which tells the true story of the woman behind the name Robert Capa. The Girl with the Leica reconstructs the brief,…
Vimeo Can Decide To Change Your Plan and Force You to Pay 5x More
Vimeo users probably believe they are the right people to determine what type of account they need. Vimeo disagrees and has begun switching some users to a new, significantly more expensive subscription tier at its own discretion. [ Read More ]
Kodak Gold is Somehow Both Very Popular and Underappreciated
Welcome to another Film Friday spotlight! This time we’re turning our attention to a film that is simultaneously quite popular but still somehow underappreciated: Kodak Gold 200. [ Read More ]
A Street Photography Master Talks About Light and Portraiture
Eventually, every street photographer tends to want to experiment in portraiture. It's just a natural evolution for so many. Certain photographers may start out with candids because they're so insanely nervous. But then they want to start interacting with people and realize…
Manfrotto Adds a Dedicated Video Tripod to Its ONE System
Manfrotto has announced the ONE Video, rounding out its ONE System tripods with a dedicated professional video option. [ Read More ]
SmallRig Nano Power Banks Have Mounting Points for Camera Rigs
SmallRig has announced the Nano Power Bank Series, a set of smaller power banks that look more like offerings from UGreen or Anker but with mounting points that make them more tailored to working photographers and videographers. [ Read More ]
BLUETTI Elite 400: Portable Power That Works for Demanding Location Photography
For photographers working on location, reliable power is no longer a luxury; it's an essential part of the process. Between strobe or LED lighting, tethered laptops, battery chargers, drones, mobile devices, and client comfort equipment, power requirements can quickly become…
Five Edits That Take a Landscape Photo From Okay to Finished
Every landscape image is different, yet the same handful of moves show up in almost every edit that actually works. Learn those moves and you stop guessing your way through post-processing and start finishing photos on purpose. [ Read More ]
I’m Really Digging Adobe Camera Raw’s New Glow Effect
Adobe Camera Raw 18.6 arrived recently, bringing a rather interesting new Glow feature in its Effects panel that could easily fly under the radar. With this new tool, photographers can easily create an Orton effect or mimic film halation, delivering some pretty cool looks. […
Also covered by Fstoppers
GoPro’s Founder Promises It Isn’t Done Making Consumer Cameras
This morning, GoPro's founder Nick Woodman published a letter to GoPro's website addressing concerns about the future of the company and how the choice to be acquired by Starman Optical will affect the products the company is best known for. [ Read More ]
This $55 Toy Camera Looks Like a Cassette Tape for Some Reason
Over on Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake, photographers can support what is arguably one of the goofiest toy cameras to date. And that's a high bar to clear. The "DV42" is a 24-gram, teeny-tiny camera that, for some reason, is styled to look like a cassette tape. [ Read More ]
Why the Pentax 17 Won Me Back After a Year
The Pentax 17 landed in 2024 to a wall of loud opinions, and a year of actual use has a way of softening the sharpest first impressions. A camera you dismiss on a one-week deadline can look very different once you've dragged it through Colorado, the Jersey Shore, and a 4:30…
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Lightfall Photo Wants to Be the Photography Community Instagram Left Behind
Lightfall Photo is a new photography-sharing platform and app that promises the lack of AI use, no manipulative algorithms, or the use of big tech. Users can upload their work, follow photographers, and build a community, all without depending on artificial intelligence. In…
Celebrate Labor Day With These 20 Great Deals on Photo Gear
To celebrate Labor Day, B&H Photo Video has a ton of fantastic discounts for photographers. You can save big on cameras, lenses, and accessories right now. To make it easier to find the best deals, we've picked out 15 highlights for you. [ Read More ]
17-Year-Old Photographer Captures ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Shot of Falcon Chasing a Dragonfly
A 17-year-old photographer has beaten 1,200 other entries to win a U.K. photography competition for his superb shot of a small falcon chasing a dragonfly. [ Read More ]
Filmmaker Shoots ‘The Odyssey’ Entirely on iMacs (yes iMacs)
A director and comedian has remade Christopher Nolan's summer blockbuster The Odyssey. But instead of shooting it entirely on IMAX cameras, the way Nolan did, Will Norman shot his version entirely on iMacs. [ Read More ]
Rising NFL Star Picks Up Film Photography During Offseason
The NFL is oh so close to being back, and while the players have been running drills and pumping iron to keep themselves in shape during the offseason, one rising star has also been pursuing a more cultured pastime. [ Read More ]
Also covered by The Phoblographer
Why the Best Light Shows Up When You Have No Time
Rain in the forecast for the first time in months, dark clouds gathering to the north, and a family lunch that can't be moved. That collision between perfect conditions and almost no time is the reality most people shooting landscapes live with, and it shapes every decision…
Lexar’s New SSD Is So Thin It Doesn’t Even Have a Regular USB-C Port
Lexar has announced Muse, the world's thinnest portable SSD. [ Read More ]
This One-of-a-Kind Rugged Phone Has a Detachable Action Camera
RugOne unveiled its new modular action camera-slash-phone, the Xsnap 7 Pro, at IFA 2026 in Berlin. [ Read More ]
Fujifilm's New XF 400mm f/4.5 Offers 609mm-Equivalent Reach at Just 2.74 lbs
Fujifilm has announced the XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR, a new super-telephoto prime lens for the X Series system. Designed primarily for wildlife, bird, sports, motorsports, and aviation photography, the lens provides a 400mm focal length, equivalent to 609mm on full frame,…
Also covered by PetaPixel
The First Photo Ever Transmitted by Wire, and the Machine That Sent It
In October 1906, a portrait of the German Crown Prince left Munich as nothing more than a flickering electric current, fought through roughly 1,800 kilometers' worth of telegraph line, and emerged at the far end as a photograph you could actually recognize. No train carried…
Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens officially announced
The previously rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens is now officially announced. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection WEX Photo Red Dot Cameras Calumet Foto Koch…
Take The Photograph While You Can
There is something I have been thinking about recently, and it was not until I returned to a location I had photographed many years ago that it really started to bother me. We spend so much of our time as photographers looking for new locations, searching maps, saving places…
Also covered by PetaPixel
Six Underrated Canon RF Lenses You've Probably Overlooked
The best Canon RF lens for your kit might be one almost nobody talks about. Six of them sit in the shadows of pricier alternatives, dismissed over a single spec or forgotten entirely, even though they deliver image quality that holds up against Canon's L-series glass. [ Read…
Critique the Community: Personal Project
Welcome to the September installment of the Critique the Community! This month's critique theme is going to be " Personal Project ," and we want to see your best photographs that come from a personal project. These should be something you shot for yourself rather than for a…
Continuous Light vs. Flash: What Actually Changes in Your Portraits
The question of flash versus continuous light comes up constantly, and the honest answer sits somewhere between "barely any difference" and "a huge one," depending on what you're shooting. Both can produce nearly identical portraits, yet the way you work with each changes how…
Also covered by PetaPixel
20 Photoshop and Camera Raw Updates You Probably Missed
Photoshop's autofocus point checker inside Camera Raw 18.6 shows you exactly which points your camera locked onto, so you can catch a blurred watch face or a hand in focus before you commit to the wrong shot. That single feature answers a question you've probably asked…
Photoshop Just Replaced Brightness and Contrast With Something Better
Photoshop's Brightness/Contrast slider is gone, replaced by a new Light adjustment layer that pulls Camera Raw controls straight into the main editor. Exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks now live in a single panel that behaves like a nondestructive…
Big Price Drop on Blackmagic Design Cinema Cameras Including The PXYIS 6K
A massive price drop across its line of cinema cameras allows Blackmagic Design to, once again, offer excellent value to filmmakers on a budget. [ Read More ]
How Long Exposures Erase People: The Math of Making Crowds Vanish
Put a 35mm lens on a full frame camera, stand about 20 m back from a plaza, and each pixel in the file covers roughly 3.4 mm of the ground at that distance. A person walking across that view at an ordinary pace clears their own shoulder width in about a third of a second, so…
BLUETTI Elite 400: Portable Power That Works for Demanding Location Photography
For photographers working on location, reliable power is no longer a luxury; it's an essential part of the process. Between strobe or LED lighting, tethered laptops, battery chargers, drones, mobile devices, and client comfort equipment, power requirements can quickly become…
Five Edits That Take a Landscape Photo From Okay to Finished
Every landscape image is different, yet the same handful of moves show up in almost every edit that actually works. Learn those moves and you stop guessing your way through post-processing and start finishing photos on purpose. [ Read More ]
Why the Pentax 17 Won Me Back After a Year
The Pentax 17 landed in 2024 to a wall of loud opinions, and a year of actual use has a way of softening the sharpest first impressions. A camera you dismiss on a one-week deadline can look very different once you've dragged it through Colorado, the Jersey Shore, and a 4:30…
Why Your Bad Photos Prove You're Actually a Photographer
You shot 36,000 photos in your first year and kept maybe 10. That's not failure, and treating it as failure is the thing quietly holding you back. [ Read More ]
Why the Best Light Shows Up When You Have No Time
Rain in the forecast for the first time in months, dark clouds gathering to the north, and a family lunch that can't be moved. That collision between perfect conditions and almost no time is the reality most people shooting landscapes live with, and it shapes every decision…
Fujifilm's New XF 400mm f/4.5 Offers 609mm-Equivalent Reach at Just 2.74 lbs
Fujifilm has announced the XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR, a new super-telephoto prime lens for the X Series system. Designed primarily for wildlife, bird, sports, motorsports, and aviation photography, the lens provides a 400mm focal length, equivalent to 609mm on full frame,…
Also covered by PetaPixel
The First Photo Ever Transmitted by Wire, and the Machine That Sent It
In October 1906, a portrait of the German Crown Prince left Munich as nothing more than a flickering electric current, fought through roughly 1,800 kilometers' worth of telegraph line, and emerged at the far end as a photograph you could actually recognize. No train carried…
New leatherette color options for Leica cameras added at PPP Cameras
The UK-based PPP Cameras added new leatherette color options for Leica cameras (M2, M3, M6, MP, M240, and X1): PPP Cameras also sells custom leatherettes for other brands. Check their online store for cameras, lenses, and accessories. Previous PPP Cameras coverage: The custom…
Reminder: the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions is on October 10th – here are the Leica highlights
The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions will take place on October 10th, 2026, in Wetzlar, Germany: Online catalog (virtual | printed) Bidding form Here are the Leica highlights: Leica 0 series (1923) Estimated price: €1,500,000 – €2,000,000. Two years before the market launch of…
Enlarging a small photo for a large print without quality loss
Enlarging a small photo for a large print without quality loss. A photo can look perfectly sharp on a monitor and still look noticeably softer when printed at 20 × 30 or 24 × 36 inches. When the source file doesn’t have enough resolution for that print size, enlarging it can…
“The Girl with the Leica” film screened at the 2026 Venice Film Festival
“The Girl with the Leica” book is now available as a biographical drama film screened at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. It is based on Helena Janeczek’s novel, which tells the true story of the woman behind the name Robert Capa. The Girl with the Leica reconstructs the brief,…
Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens officially announced
The previously rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens is now officially announced. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection WEX Photo Red Dot Cameras Calumet Foto Koch…
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Waterfall Photography
New to waterfall photography? Learn how to choose your gear, find great locations, work with changing light, and use your camera settings to capture waterfalls in different ways. We’ll also cover the basics of staying safe around the water and creating that signature silky…
‘The Way We Never Were’ Photo Exhibit Examines the Myth of Postwar America
Harvard Art Museums has delved into its extensive photographic collection to put on a thought-provoking exhibition titled The Way We Never Were that questions the postwar narrative in the United States. [ Read More ]
David Bowie’s Official Photographer Transforms His Photo Archive Into an Immersive Experience
David Bowie’s official photographer has transformed his vast archive of images of the legendary singer into an immersive audio-visual experience. [ Read More ]
A Photographer Reignited His Passion By Building a Custom Lens, Then He Founded an Optics Company
Photographer Thomas Spicher has founded a lens company, Adapted Optics, and built what he calls the "Everyday Lens." It features a 3D-printed body and a simple camera lens salvaged from a disposable camera. It promises to combine the character of a disposable film camera with…
Vimeo Can Decide To Change Your Plan and Force You to Pay 5x More
Vimeo users probably believe they are the right people to determine what type of account they need. Vimeo disagrees and has begun switching some users to a new, significantly more expensive subscription tier at its own discretion. [ Read More ]
Kodak Gold is Somehow Both Very Popular and Underappreciated
Welcome to another Film Friday spotlight! This time we’re turning our attention to a film that is simultaneously quite popular but still somehow underappreciated: Kodak Gold 200. [ Read More ]
Manfrotto Adds a Dedicated Video Tripod to Its ONE System
Manfrotto has announced the ONE Video, rounding out its ONE System tripods with a dedicated professional video option. [ Read More ]
SmallRig Nano Power Banks Have Mounting Points for Camera Rigs
SmallRig has announced the Nano Power Bank Series, a set of smaller power banks that look more like offerings from UGreen or Anker but with mounting points that make them more tailored to working photographers and videographers. [ Read More ]
I’m Really Digging Adobe Camera Raw’s New Glow Effect
Adobe Camera Raw 18.6 arrived recently, bringing a rather interesting new Glow feature in its Effects panel that could easily fly under the radar. With this new tool, photographers can easily create an Orton effect or mimic film halation, delivering some pretty cool looks. […
Also covered by Fstoppers
GoPro’s Founder Promises It Isn’t Done Making Consumer Cameras
This morning, GoPro's founder Nick Woodman published a letter to GoPro's website addressing concerns about the future of the company and how the choice to be acquired by Starman Optical will affect the products the company is best known for. [ Read More ]
This $55 Toy Camera Looks Like a Cassette Tape for Some Reason
Over on Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake, photographers can support what is arguably one of the goofiest toy cameras to date. And that's a high bar to clear. The "DV42" is a 24-gram, teeny-tiny camera that, for some reason, is styled to look like a cassette tape. [ Read More ]
Celebrate Labor Day With These 20 Great Deals on Photo Gear
To celebrate Labor Day, B&H Photo Video has a ton of fantastic discounts for photographers. You can save big on cameras, lenses, and accessories right now. To make it easier to find the best deals, we've picked out 15 highlights for you. [ Read More ]
17-Year-Old Photographer Captures ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Shot of Falcon Chasing a Dragonfly
A 17-year-old photographer has beaten 1,200 other entries to win a U.K. photography competition for his superb shot of a small falcon chasing a dragonfly. [ Read More ]
Filmmaker Shoots ‘The Odyssey’ Entirely on iMacs (yes iMacs)
A director and comedian has remade Christopher Nolan's summer blockbuster The Odyssey. But instead of shooting it entirely on IMAX cameras, the way Nolan did, Will Norman shot his version entirely on iMacs. [ Read More ]
Rising NFL Star Picks Up Film Photography During Offseason
The NFL is oh so close to being back, and while the players have been running drills and pumping iron to keep themselves in shape during the offseason, one rising star has also been pursuing a more cultured pastime. [ Read More ]
Also covered by The Phoblographer
Lexar’s New SSD Is So Thin It Doesn’t Even Have a Regular USB-C Port
Lexar has announced Muse, the world's thinnest portable SSD. [ Read More ]
This One-of-a-Kind Rugged Phone Has a Detachable Action Camera
RugOne unveiled its new modular action camera-slash-phone, the Xsnap 7 Pro, at IFA 2026 in Berlin. [ Read More ]
Fujifilm XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR Review: A Top-Tier Super Telephoto
I have to admit that I don't have a ton of faith in Fujifilm when it comes to wildlife and sports photography. I don't feel like the autofocus performance of the cameras is quite up to par with the competition when it comes to more demanding situations. However, I do think…
Fujifilm Bolsters Its XF Telephoto Lens Line with a 400mm f/4.5
Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XF400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR, a new super-telephoto prime lens with an equivalent full-frame focal length of 609mm along with the promise of some of the highest optical performance in the entire XF lens line. [ Read More ]
You Can Now Use Gemini Spark to Manage Your Google Photos
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He Photographs Total Strangers. Here’s What He Learned About Trust.
Over the years, the Phoblographer has interviewed lots of photographers who've been brave enough to ask strangers for portraits. One of the best pieces of advice: let the subjects be themselves. In this tutorial, I'm diving into the Phoblographer's archives of interviews with…
Opinion: There are No More Big Photo Communities. Only Fiefdoms
If you think about a photo community, the default is to think about Instagram with the alternative being Flickr. But the truth is that those aren’t communities, they’re fiefdoms and there really aren’t anymore big online photo communities. This is something that I’ve been…
Benro MiniMax Review: The Best Monopod For Bird Photography
The Benro MiniMax gonopod is a revelation of sorts in terms of size and weight without the sacrifice of stability. Once in a while a photography accessory comes along that makes you question your previous choices in the genre; and this is totally one of them. Monopods have…
Want to Sell Your Prints? Apply for the 5 Boro Foto Fest Today
The 5 Boro Foto Fest is open for vendor applications, and it's built specifically for photographers who want to sell their printed art in person, not just post it online. We started this festival because the state of photography trade shows has needed a fresh face for a long…
A Street Photography Master Talks About Light and Portraiture
Eventually, every street photographer tends to want to experiment in portraiture. It's just a natural evolution for so many. Certain photographers may start out with candids because they're so insanely nervous. But then they want to start interacting with people and realize…
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Lightfall Photo Wants to Be the Photography Community Instagram Left Behind
Lightfall Photo is a new photography-sharing platform and app that promises the lack of AI use, no manipulative algorithms, or the use of big tech. Users can upload their work, follow photographers, and build a community, all without depending on artificial intelligence. In…
Bird Photography Tips: How to Get the Best Shots During Fall Migration
Bird photography can open up your world in myriad ways. Each season brings fantastic moments, some that warm your heart and others that result in fantastic photographic opportunities. As autumn is around, bird photographers will get a huge chance to excel in their careers:…
How to Fix Photos When Straight Lines Are Askew (VIDEO)
This insightful tutorial from Adorama TV explains how easy it is to compensate for different straight lines in a photo that appear crooked and simply don't line up. It's a common problem indoors or out, and the solutions you'll learn in the video below are both effective and…
Why Photoshop Elements Is The Best $99 Investment Any Picture Taker Can Make
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REVIEW Wacom One 14: Ideal Gift For Any Creative
Wacom, the brand that artists, graphics professionals and photographers everywhere rely on, just introduced the Wacom One 14. It's full of features and fun, and it's amazingly affordable. But don't let the budget price fool you; there's a mountain of horsepower behind the…
Nature Photos That Pop: Use LR's Color Contrast Tools (VIDEO)
Here's another eye-opening tutorial from German landscape specialist Christian Mohrle whose popular YouTube channel is full of shooting and editing videos designed for photographers of all skill levels. Today's episode explains how to employ Lightroom's Color Contrast tools…
New Products From Peak Design: Leather & Rope Camera Straps & Toolless Tripod Mounting Plate
Peak Design , everyone's favorite supplier of camera carry solutions, just announced a new lineup of camera straps plus another innovative accessory. Dubbed the "Form" series, the new straps are available in full-grain leather or braided nylon/polyester rope, four sizes each,…
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3 Backlit Photo Techniques That All Shooters Must Know (VIDEO)
Today's quick tutorial is all about breaking one of those "rules" you learned when first starting out; namely, that you should strive to shoot with the sun at your back whenever possible. That's because this approach delivers predictable results, when your ultimate goal…
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New releases from Bvlgari, Lange, Laurent Ferrier and more
With Geneva Watch Days in full swing, here you’ll find the most important new releases of the second part of the year so far. We’re covering the event live from Geneva and, frankly, spoilt for choice; the sheer number of watches launched this week has been staggering, so if a…
Also covered by Fratello
First Look – The Marcu Initial, The Debut Watch of an Experienced Watchmaker
Among the new independent watch brands recently unveiled, Marcu stands out for several reasons: not only for the originality of its debut timepiece, but also for the original background of the man behind it. Jérôme Marcu is no rookie when it comes to watchmaking. With a…
Why A Seiko 5 Is The Perfect Holiday Watch
The plan was simple: load the Subaru Forester, fold out the rooftop tent, and disappear for two nights at Frazer Beach, a small campground tucked inside Munmorah State Conservation Area on the New South Wales Central Coast, north of Sydney. The watch decision took…
Girard-Perregaux fits a tourbillon and micro-rotor into the 10mm-thick Laureato Fifty
Meet the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty Tourbillon Micro-Rotor, a 39mm steel Laureato with two Clous de Paris dials and a new GP8410 calibre. The post Girard-Perregaux fits a tourbillon and micro-rotor into the 10mm-thick Laureato Fifty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
O&HoraPictor Unveils the Duet Collection
While there’s often a large net cast over the art of enamel, the craft is actually quite nuanced. Enamel can take many forms outside classic grand feu, from cloisonne to champleve, plique-a-jour, flinque, paillonnee, grisaille, and contre-jour. However, even within…
Inside The Manufacture: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop
The making of Swatch's iconic collaborations, and revisiting the Sistem51 factory in a new light. Last year I took a trip to Swatch's Sistem51 factory , and many people seemed to enjoy getting a glimpse of the other side of watchmaking that we typically don't glamorize.…
First Look – The New Schwarz Etienne 1902 Petite Seconde Heure Dorée
Schwarz Etienne’s 1902 collection has evolved through a broad range of interpretations, including the Petite Seconde, Power Reserve and GMT models, all united by the Manufacture’s focus on in-house movement development and production in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The collection is a…
Bring a Loupe: A Zenith De Luca, A Patek Philippe Beyer-Signed World Timer, A Carlo Ferrara CF1997 Regulator, And Much More
All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column. It's been a busy week, Baller, not just with a bunch of new watches being released, but with a phantom island migrating in ways you wouldn't expect an island to, the news that Avocados reverse…
AWCo and Squale Return With 60 More NOS Blancpain-Cased Divers
In 2020, Squale teamed up with Amsterdam Watch Company for a truly memorable collaboration: two “Fifty Fathoms” divers using NOS cases from the 1950s, originally manufactured by Squale for Blancpain (technically, this was pre-Squale, which was established in 1959, so the…
Gérald Genta pairs golden obsidian with yellow gold for its latest Geneva Minute Repeater
Discover the Gérald Genta Geneva Minute Repeater Golden Obsidian, with a 40mm yellow gold case, volcanic stone dial and 80-hour power reserve. The post Gérald Genta pairs golden obsidian with yellow gold for its latest Geneva Minute Repeater appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Also covered by Fratello, Deployant
Introducing – The new, more compact A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down Limited Editions
A Lange & Söhne’s 1815 collection honours the year of Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s birth with a lineup of traditional watches with design details inspired by Lange’s historic pocket watches. The seemingly straightforward 1815 Up/Down, with its power reserve indicator on the dial,…
Also covered by Fratello, Hodinkee
Beaucroft rebels against the status quo with The Punk
What happens when the conservative, Cambridge-based brand Beaucroft decides to unleash its rebellious side? The post Beaucroft rebels against the status quo with The Punk appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Live from GWD: Ba111od | Hands-on with the Chapter 7 Skeleton
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors A visit to the Ba111od suite is next. And Thomas Baillod showed us the new Chapter 7 Skeleton. These watches were introduced earlier, but the natural steel model is the first I have handled the watch. Here are my…
The Top 5 Watches Released During Geneva Watch Days 2026
Another Friday, another list! This week was a busy one in the watch world. After a well-deserved summer break, the industry shifted into overdrive during Geneva Watch Days. A total of 71 brands participated in this week’s event with new releases. Many more also used the buzz…
Also covered by Time+Tide Watches
Introducing – The Urwerk UR-150 Golden Scorpion
First presented as the Scorpion in Titan and Dark executions, and subsequently followed by the Blue Scorpion, the UR-150 by Urwerk now receives its most precious treatment yet. The UR-150 Golden Scorpion replaces the technical cool of its predecessors with a radiant 2N…
JLC calls in Batman, MB&F’s Nostromo lands, and the GPHG shortlist arrives
The watch world has shown very little interest in easing us gently into September. A bumper Geneva Watch Days has supplied the expected torrent of launches, while elsewhere the week has delivered a Hollywood signing, a cult sci-fi reference rendered in gears and the opening…
Introducing – The New Space-Tested SC02C, a Mechanical Chronograph by Konstantin Chaykin
Mechanical watches have accompanied astronauts and cosmonauts into space for decades, but few contemporary watches can claim to have been developed specifically around the demands of extravehicular activity, like Konstantin Chaykin’s new SC02C. Born from the manufacture’s…
Review: the H. Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds Arctic Blue
Ask me on any random day to name my favorite indie watchmaker, and there’s a pretty good chance I’m likely to respond with H. Moser. They are all the things I like, in or out of watches: kind of provocative, colorful, approachable, fun, and can be viewed as either completely…
Join Worn & Wound and Citizen Watch America for a Windup NYC Preview in Billings, Montana
Have you ever wanted the Windup Watch Fair to come to your neck of the wood? Well, if you live in Montana, you’re in luck. Following the success of our recent enthusiast night in Salt Lake, Worn & Wound is teaming up with Citizen Watch America once again, this time heading…
Introducing: The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT MK-II
After last year's revamp of the Aquascaphe line comes the relaunch of the GMT version, with a new movement. What We Know Last year, we covered Baltic's relaunch of the Aquascaphe , their vintage-leaning traditional-style diver (not to be confused with their dual-crown…
Gallet Officially Enters Its Renaissance for the Brand’s 200th Anniversary
It was nearly a year and a half ago that Breitling announced its acquisition of the long defunct Swiss watch brand Gallet. Since then, we’ve been waiting for an official comeback, and now it’s finally here in the year of the Maison’s 200th anniversary. Today marks the…
Grand Seiko Genbi Valley Hi-Beat SLGH035
Grand Seiko Genbi Valley Hi-Beat SLGH035 Watch Review The Grand Seiko Genbi Valley Hi-Beat SLGH035 is a new addition to the Evolution 9 collection. The dial, inspired by the flowing river that winds through the Genbi Valley, is presented in a captivating shade of turquoise…
Lowenthal Villoresi Chronograph
Lowenthal Villoresi Chronograph Watch Review While the Lowenthal Villoresi Chronograph captures the glamour of 40s and 50s with its aged dial, modest case proportions and 2.5 Hz hand-wound movement, it does not languish in the past. On the contrary, the independent watch…
Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune 39.5 mm
Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune 39.5 mm Watch Review The Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune is endowed with a 39.5 mm case, available in either DLC-treated titanium or platinum, and features a ‘double moon phase at 6:00’. This lithesome timepiece, free of unnecessary bulk, reveals…
Chopard L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue
Chopard L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue Watch Review The Chopard L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue is equipped with a sector dial, a style that came to prominence in the 1930s. This new 2026 model features a glorious inky blue dial, a slender 40 mm Lucent Steel case and a highly refined…
L’Epee 1839 Belly Tank Racer
L’Epee 1839 Belly Tank Racer Clock Review Likely to resonate with petrolheads and horophiles alike, the L’Epee 1839 Belly Tank Racer is an expression of ‘Creative Art’ that imaginatively indicates time. Having visited many watch factories, Angus Davies recently travelled to…
Live from GWD26: Kerbedanz 65’27’’ collection | Hands-on Impressions
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors I went to visit my friend Vahé Vartzbed, CEO of Kerbedanz, and he showed me the new 65’27”. An entirely new collection from Kerbedanz. Here is my hands-on impressions. Handling impressions of the Kerbedanz 65’27’’…
Live from GWD26: M.A.D. 3 Vincent Calabrese | Hands-on Impressions
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors M.A.D. 3 Vincent Calabrese is one of the stars of this year’s show. I handled both Tribe version as well as the Raffle version. Here is my hands-on impressions. Handling impressions of the M.A.D. 3 Live from GWD26…
Live from GWD26: Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Gilt | Hands-on Impressions
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors At the Daniel Roth suite, I had the pleasure of having Michel Navas, one of the principals of La Fabrique du Temps to introduce the Rose Gold Gilt dial installed on the Daniel Roth Extra Plat. Handling Impressions:…
Live from GWD26: Gérald Genta Minute Repeater Golden Obsidian | Hands-on Impressions
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Gérald Genta releases a new version of their Minute Repeater with a magnificent Golden Obsidian dial. Here is our first impressions of handling the watch. Handling the Gérald Genta Minute Repeater Golden Obsidian |…
Live from GWD26: Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage | Hands on Impressions on novelties
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Karl-Fritz Scheufele showed me the new Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage watches. This refresh of the collection is masterminded by his design ideas. The look of the two new Heritage pieces are fresh and updated. Here is…
Live from GWD26: Ferdinand Berthoud | Hands-on Impressions
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Next at the Ferdinand Berthoud boutique in Geneva, I was presented with the latest addition to the FB 3 family – the FB 3SPC.4.1 in a ceramicised titanium case. Here are my hands-on impressions Handling the new…
Live from GWD26: Luca Soprana | Hands-on with Luca Soprana and Derek Pratt
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Next, a hike up Grand rue in Geneva to the premises of WatchesTV, where Luca Soprana is holding session in a very club like environment. Luca showed me his Soprana Time Only and the Derek Pratt. Handling impressions…
Live from GWD: Ba111od | Hands-on with the Chapter 7 Skeleton
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors A visit to the Ba111od suite is next. And Thomas Baillod showed us the new Chapter 7 Skeleton. These watches were introduced earlier, but the natural steel model is the first I have handled the watch. Here are my…
Why A Seiko 5 Is The Perfect Holiday Watch
The plan was simple: load the Subaru Forester, fold out the rooftop tent, and disappear for two nights at Frazer Beach, a small campground tucked inside Munmorah State Conservation Area on the New South Wales Central Coast, north of Sydney. The watch decision took…
High Five! Here’s The Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Gilt, The Dress Watch’s Fifth Iteration
A black-and-gold watch is hardly a new idea. It is one of those colorways that watch brands opt for whenever they want something to look slightly more serious, a bit more elegant, or simply a little more expensive. But that’s not what the new Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold…
Also covered by Deployant
Downsizing With Two New A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down Models
With a collection as extensive as A. Lange & Söhne’s, it’s tough to pick favorites. A long string of highlights showcases the German marque’s incredible horological skill, making A. Lange & Söhne one of my most beloved watch brands. I love the combination of technical…
The Top 5 Watches Released During Geneva Watch Days 2026
Another Friday, another list! This week was a busy one in the watch world. After a well-deserved summer break, the industry shifted into overdrive during Geneva Watch Days. A total of 71 brands participated in this week’s event with new releases. Many more also used the buzz…
Also covered by Time+Tide Watches
Sunset On The Wrist: The Laurent Ferrier Classic Moon Dusk
There is something slightly dangerous about the Laurent Ferrier Classic Moon. The recipe sounds almost too typical of high horology — a 40mm round case, manual winding, an annual calendar, moon phases, and a dial with Roman numerals. On paper, it could easily disappear into…
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Is It Great Enough For The Great Gonzo? Introducing The Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition
A character who, in his first television appearance, attempted to eat a rubber tire to the frantic tempo and tune of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” deserves a watch. On the night of April 25th, 1977, The Great Gonzo set the tone for future death-defying…
Also covered by Hodinkee, Monochrome Watches
Inside The Manufacture: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop
The making of Swatch's iconic collaborations, and revisiting the Sistem51 factory in a new light. Last year I took a trip to Swatch's Sistem51 factory , and many people seemed to enjoy getting a glimpse of the other side of watchmaking that we typically don't glamorize.…
Bring a Loupe: A Zenith De Luca, A Patek Philippe Beyer-Signed World Timer, A Carlo Ferrara CF1997 Regulator, And Much More
All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column. It's been a busy week, Baller, not just with a bunch of new watches being released, but with a phantom island migrating in ways you wouldn't expect an island to, the news that Avocados reverse…
Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split Returns (Live Pics)
After a white gold release in 2018 and a rose gold version in 2021, a third version of the Triple Split enters the chat. What We Know A. Lange & Söhne is synonymous with the most elegant approach to maximalist watchmaking. The tiny time-telling cities contained within the…
Also covered by Fratello
Introducing: The New 37.5mm A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down Limited Edition (Live Pics)
A new blue dial and smaller case headline this new limited edition release from Glashütte. What We Know Today, alongside a new variation of the technical powerhouse that is the brand's Triple Split chronograph , A. Lange & Söhne introduces a pair of limited-edition 1815…
Introducing: The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT MK-II
After last year's revamp of the Aquascaphe line comes the relaunch of the GMT version, with a new movement. What We Know Last year, we covered Baltic's relaunch of the Aquascaphe , their vintage-leaning traditional-style diver (not to be confused with their dual-crown…
First Look – The Marcu Initial, The Debut Watch of an Experienced Watchmaker
Among the new independent watch brands recently unveiled, Marcu stands out for several reasons: not only for the originality of its debut timepiece, but also for the original background of the man behind it. Jérôme Marcu is no rookie when it comes to watchmaking. With a…
Introducing – The New Oris Social Club Edition II
The Oris Social Club is no longer a local initiative. With 62 chapters now established around the world, the community has become a truly international network of collectors, enthusiasts and friends. The new Oris Social Club Edition II celebrates that growth with a watch…
First Look – The New Schwarz Etienne 1902 Petite Seconde Heure Dorée
Schwarz Etienne’s 1902 collection has evolved through a broad range of interpretations, including the Petite Seconde, Power Reserve and GMT models, all united by the Manufacture’s focus on in-house movement development and production in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The collection is a…
Introducing – The new, more compact A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down Limited Editions
A Lange & Söhne’s 1815 collection honours the year of Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s birth with a lineup of traditional watches with design details inspired by Lange’s historic pocket watches. The seemingly straightforward 1815 Up/Down, with its power reserve indicator on the dial,…
Also covered by Fratello, Hodinkee
Introducing – The A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split is back in Platinum with a Rhodium-Coloured Dial
We’ve said it before: not all chronographs are created equal, and few extend the limits of mechanical short-time measurement as far as the A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split. Since its launch in 2018, this watch has occupied a unique position in modern watchmaking as the only…
Introducing – The New Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 29mm
The Big Crown Pointer Date has been a staple in the Oris collection since 1938 and is one of the most recognisable designs in Swiss watchmaking. For Geneva Watch Days 2026, Oris reimagines its signature model in a compact 29mm case, creating a more delicate and decorative…
Introducing – The Urwerk UR-150 Golden Scorpion
First presented as the Scorpion in Titan and Dark executions, and subsequently followed by the Blue Scorpion, the UR-150 by Urwerk now receives its most precious treatment yet. The UR-150 Golden Scorpion replaces the technical cool of its predecessors with a radiant 2N…
Introducing – The New Space-Tested SC02C, a Mechanical Chronograph by Konstantin Chaykin
Mechanical watches have accompanied astronauts and cosmonauts into space for decades, but few contemporary watches can claim to have been developed specifically around the demands of extravehicular activity, like Konstantin Chaykin’s new SC02C. Born from the manufacture’s…
New releases from Bvlgari, Lange, Laurent Ferrier and more
With Geneva Watch Days in full swing, here you’ll find the most important new releases of the second part of the year so far. We’re covering the event live from Geneva and, frankly, spoilt for choice; the sheer number of watches launched this week has been staggering, so if a…
Also covered by Fratello
Girard-Perregaux fits a tourbillon and micro-rotor into the 10mm-thick Laureato Fifty
Meet the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty Tourbillon Micro-Rotor, a 39mm steel Laureato with two Clous de Paris dials and a new GP8410 calibre. The post Girard-Perregaux fits a tourbillon and micro-rotor into the 10mm-thick Laureato Fifty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Andrew’s three Geneva Watch Days 2026 picks that hit hardest on the wrist
Andrew McUtchen picks the three watches that made the biggest impact at Geneva Watch Days 2026, from Bulgari, Frederique Constant and Gallet. The post Andrew’s three Geneva Watch Days 2026 picks that hit hardest on the wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Gérald Genta pairs golden obsidian with yellow gold for its latest Geneva Minute Repeater
Discover the Gérald Genta Geneva Minute Repeater Golden Obsidian, with a 40mm yellow gold case, volcanic stone dial and 80-hour power reserve. The post Gérald Genta pairs golden obsidian with yellow gold for its latest Geneva Minute Repeater appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Also covered by Fratello, Deployant
Beaucroft rebels against the status quo with The Punk
What happens when the conservative, Cambridge-based brand Beaucroft decides to unleash its rebellious side? The post Beaucroft rebels against the status quo with The Punk appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
JLC calls in Batman, MB&F’s Nostromo lands, and the GPHG shortlist arrives
The watch world has shown very little interest in easing us gently into September. A bumper Geneva Watch Days has supplied the expected torrent of launches, while elsewhere the week has delivered a Hollywood signing, a cult sci-fi reference rendered in gears and the opening…
Grand Seiko Genbi Valley Hi-Beat SLGH035
Grand Seiko Genbi Valley Hi-Beat SLGH035 Watch Review The Grand Seiko Genbi Valley Hi-Beat SLGH035 is a new addition to the Evolution 9 collection. The dial, inspired by the flowing river that winds through the Genbi Valley, is presented in a captivating shade of turquoise…
Lowenthal Villoresi Chronograph
Lowenthal Villoresi Chronograph Watch Review While the Lowenthal Villoresi Chronograph captures the glamour of 40s and 50s with its aged dial, modest case proportions and 2.5 Hz hand-wound movement, it does not languish in the past. On the contrary, the independent watch…
Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune 39.5 mm
Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune 39.5 mm Watch Review The Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune is endowed with a 39.5 mm case, available in either DLC-treated titanium or platinum, and features a ‘double moon phase at 6:00’. This lithesome timepiece, free of unnecessary bulk, reveals…
Chopard L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue
Chopard L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue Watch Review The Chopard L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue is equipped with a sector dial, a style that came to prominence in the 1930s. This new 2026 model features a glorious inky blue dial, a slender 40 mm Lucent Steel case and a highly refined…
L’Epee 1839 Belly Tank Racer
L’Epee 1839 Belly Tank Racer Clock Review Likely to resonate with petrolheads and horophiles alike, the L’Epee 1839 Belly Tank Racer is an expression of ‘Creative Art’ that imaginatively indicates time. Having visited many watch factories, Angus Davies recently travelled to…
O&HoraPictor Unveils the Duet Collection
While there’s often a large net cast over the art of enamel, the craft is actually quite nuanced. Enamel can take many forms outside classic grand feu, from cloisonne to champleve, plique-a-jour, flinque, paillonnee, grisaille, and contre-jour. However, even within…
AWCo and Squale Return With 60 More NOS Blancpain-Cased Divers
In 2020, Squale teamed up with Amsterdam Watch Company for a truly memorable collaboration: two “Fifty Fathoms” divers using NOS cases from the 1950s, originally manufactured by Squale for Blancpain (technically, this was pre-Squale, which was established in 1959, so the…
Review: the H. Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds Arctic Blue
Ask me on any random day to name my favorite indie watchmaker, and there’s a pretty good chance I’m likely to respond with H. Moser. They are all the things I like, in or out of watches: kind of provocative, colorful, approachable, fun, and can be viewed as either completely…
Join Worn & Wound and Citizen Watch America for a Windup NYC Preview in Billings, Montana
Have you ever wanted the Windup Watch Fair to come to your neck of the wood? Well, if you live in Montana, you’re in luck. Following the success of our recent enthusiast night in Salt Lake, Worn & Wound is teaming up with Citizen Watch America once again, this time heading…
Gallet Officially Enters Its Renaissance for the Brand’s 200th Anniversary
It was nearly a year and a half ago that Breitling announced its acquisition of the long defunct Swiss watch brand Gallet. Since then, we’ve been waiting for an official comeback, and now it’s finally here in the year of the Maison’s 200th anniversary. Today marks the…
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