US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
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AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Noise Cancellation, Lower Price
After Apple introduced the AirPods 5 last week , we got a set to take home and review. We've been testing the AirPods 5 for the last week and have some initial thoughts. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The AirPods 5 have the same overall design…
SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22
Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.
Making a Literal Rock Guitar
We’ve seen guitars made from all sorts of materials, but this is the first one we’ve come across that was made out of stone. BeBeau Builds shows how he created a unique acoustic guitar using thick slabs of slate that he cut into geometric shapes. It took a lot of trial and…
Gothic Horror Classics Book Set
Six-piece book set celebrates the great graphic horrors and the authors who created them. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Highlandia Easy Escape THC Drinks
Your escape sits 420,000 feet above sea level, and the only passport required comes in a can. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth’s orbit
This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge
Thatch helps employers keep healthcare costs manageable by offering an individual plan marketplace through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement — a model that lets companies fund employees' own individual insurance plans instead of enrolling everyone in one…
Rixel Revolver Multitool Pry Bar
The Rixel is a multitool with a design inspired by a revolver. Only its cylinder is loaded with compact driver bits instead of bullets. Available in steel or titanium, it combines an angled pry tool with wrenches, a screwdriver, a bottle opener, a ruler/straight edge, and a…
TOPS Devil’s Claw 2 Packs a Hawkbill Blade Into a Compact Fixed Blade
A fixed blade eliminates the opening mechanism and lock of a folder, but carry convenience is usually the tradeoff. Add a sheath to even a relatively short knife, and the complete package can end up bulkier and heavier than its blade length suggests. Price: $138.95 Where to…
Johnnie Walker Auction Collection
One collector spent two decades building a 3,200-piece Johnnie Walker archive for auction. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
From the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.
Skee-Ball x Replicade Prototype
New Wave Toys teamed up with Skee-Ball to create a miniature version of the classic arcade game. The playable, 1:6-scale game has arcade sound effects and digital scoring. We wish the balls had a woodgrain finish, but they say it wasn’t feasible. The tiny Skee-Ball machine…
Old Forester x Alpha Industries Distiller's Jacket
Alpha Industries created this workwear jacket to mark Old Forester's annual Birthday Bourbon release. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Nitter and XCancel are dead (again) after X’s latest legal actions
The privacy-friendly services for viewing X posts without an account have gone dark again after X's escalated legal action.
Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in Orange
Apple TV and HomePod mini orders continue to face extended shipping delays on Apple's online store in the U.S., amid endless rumors about new models coming later this year . These shortages have been occurring on and off for more than a year. Three examples today: estimated…
AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round
Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.
Wonder scores a $425 million partnership with DoorDash as it builds its food empire
Founded by veteran e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder is slowly building a massive portfolio of restaurants and delivery companies.
OneTigris Outdoor Blanket
This large outdoor blanket from OneTigris is ideal for camping, picnics, or the beach. Measuring 78.7″ × 59.1″ the blanket is waterproof and shakes off sand with ease. Its five-layer construction includes padding for comfort, and its quilted cover is decorated with a…
Heretic Blood Cedar Eau de Parfum
A rugged mix of blood cedar, cypress, and pine—bold, earthy, and limited edition. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Former TikTok execs built an app that uses AI to teach you how to pose for a photo
Essentially a camera app, Superpose analyzes selfies or photos and generates four potential poses using AI.
Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Mackey (MBRYONICS), and Boris Sofman (Bedrock Robotics). Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network
India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15.
iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet Expanding to Three More Vehicle Brands
Apple Wallet car keys are coming to three more vehicle brands, including Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and China's Freelander, according to code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. However, the code does not provide a timeframe for availability. The digital key feature…
Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women’s health research with vaginal microbiome data
Women’s health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.
6 New Wearables in 2026 That Aren’t Just Smartwatches
Wearable technology has a visibility problem. Apple, Samsung, and Garmin watches dominate so much of the conversation that it is easy to miss products trying something genuinely different: technology you wear that remains useful without constantly competing for your…
The Jeeporghini
What you’re looking at is the unholy offspring of a Jeep and a Lamborghini. Created by Kyle Lewis of Kyle’s Customs, this custom off-roader combines a Jeep Wrangler YJ with a Lamborghini Countach body kit ripped from a Pontiac Fiero. It’s no faster wearing the Lambo skin, but…
Leatherman Micra Fall 2026 Color Collection
Leatherman’s ultra-compact Micra pocket tool is now available in three new autumnal colorways: Ginger Peach, Cardamom, and North Star. The keychain-friendly, stainless steel tool combines spring-action scissors, a knife, screwdrivers, tweezers, a nail file, and more, all in a…
Apple Cuts iPhone Trade-In Values While Raising Mac and iPad
Apple has updated its U.S. trade-in estimates , cutting values for every eligible iPhone while raising them across the iPad and Mac lineups. The refresh follows the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo . Their predecessors now appear on Apple's trade-in list for…
Early Anthropic hire, former METR COO have found a way to rein in rogue AI agents
Their startup, Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) has raised $40 million in a Series A round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from First Harmonic.
TCL A400U 4K QD-Mini LED Designer Series TV
TCL’s A400U series TV blends a picture frame-inspired design with QD-Mini LED performance. Available in sizes from 55″ to 98″, it has an ultra-slim profile, a flush wall mount, hundreds of local dimming zones, and up to 2500 nits peak brightness. It Includes a curated art…
Spotify Now Lets You Keep Kids' Music Out of Your Wrapped
In a move that should be welcomed by parents and guardians of young children, Spotify has announced a new feature that lets you keep kids' and family music played on the service out of your taste profile. Starting today, Spotify is rolling out a new toggle in the app's…
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'Widow's Bay' Leads Apple TV to Record 29 Emmy Wins
Apple TV shows swept the board at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards last night as the streaming service received 29 wins overall to become the most awarded network of the year. It was Apple TV's best-ever Emmy Awards haul, thanks to the likes of Widow's Bay , Pluribus , Slow…
New Italian unicorn Exein rides the physical AI wave
Italian startup Exein has raised a $270 million round of funding led by Headline at a $1.7 billion valuation.
Salesforce and Nvidia’s new reasoning model is everything the AI labs should fear
Salesforce Koa is built on Nvidia's open-weight Nemotron model and is trained to do sales, marketing, and customer-support tasks.
Apple's Weirdest iTunes Walk-Back Turns 12 Today
12 years ago today, Apple published a web page with one job: to make a U2 album go away. On September 9, 2014, at Apple's iPhone 6 event, Tim Cook revealed that "Songs of Innocence" would be given to every iTunes customer for nothing. The album was directly linked to…
CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool
CRKT’s keychain Knife Maintenance Tool packs in a ceramic honing edge and tungsten carbide sharpener, so you can sharpen your pocket knives wherever life takes you. In addition, it has fold-out T8 and T6 Torx driver bits, a flathead screwdriver, and a bottle opener. CRKT’s…
5 Clever Keychain Accessories for a More Organized EDC
Everyday carry can get out of control surprisingly quickly. Add your house keys, car fob, office key, flashlight, multitool, tracker, and whatever tiny gadget seemed useful last week, and the simple keychain in your pocket can turn into a noisy, uncomfortable collection of…
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Off to a Muted Start, Analyst Says
Initial wait times for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models in the pre-order phase are "lukewarm," according to GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, who has subsequently trimmed his production estimates for both the company's Pro lineup and the foldable iPhone Duo. iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders…
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Bose’s New Compact Soundbar Puts Speech Clarity Ahead of Atmos Hype
Modern TVs keep getting thinner, but that leaves very little room for speakers. The result can be a familiar frustration: music and effects are loud enough, yet dialogue still gets buried, so you turn up the volume for conversations and scramble to lower it when the action…
iCloud+ Now Includes Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and Curated Apple Music Stations in Over 100 Countries
Apple today announced a new subscription initiative that turns paid iCloud+ subscriptions into a broader services bundle in more than 100 countries. In select countries, Apple says every paid iCloud+ plan, including the cheapest 50GB tier, now includes Apple TV and Apple…
Hisense RoamView Puts a 32-Inch 4K Touchscreen on Wheels
A tablet is easy to carry around the house, but its screen can feel cramped when you’re following a workout, cooking from a recipe, joining a video call, or watching something from across the room. A television solves the size problem but introduces another: the large screen…
Casio’s New Mudmaster Is Packed With Outdoor Tools
Buying a rugged outdoor watch can quickly turn into paying for functions you rarely use. Even relatively affordable G-Shocks already provide excellent impact and water resistance, so stepping up to one of Casio’s Master of G models only makes sense if the additional sensors…
The SENCUT Quirk Gives You a 3.41-Inch D2 Blade Without Going Oversized
Compact EDC knives are easy to carry, but there comes a point when saving pocket space costs you useful cutting edge. A sub-3-inch folder can handle packages and tape perfectly well, yet repeated cardboard work or longer cuts can make a little more blade feel worthwhile.…
HP OmniDesk Mini Shrinks a Windows Desktop Into a Mac mini-Sized Box
A full-size desktop still makes sense when you need a powerful GPU, lots of expansion, or room for future upgrades. But if most of your day involves browser tabs, Office apps, video calls, streaming, and general productivity, a tower can feel like a lot of computer taking up…
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Heimplanet Mavericks 2026 Inflatable Expedition Tent
The Heimplanet Mavericks 2026 Inflatable Expedition Tent turns an air-supported geodesic frame into a substantial expedition basecamp. With 13.2 square meters of floor space and two meters of interior headroom, it accommodates groups of up to ten people. The latest version…
Anker Universal Charger
The Anker Universal Charger is built to replace the pile of adapters that usually comes with international travel. The compact 4-in-1 design has built-in US, UK, and EU plugs, making it usable across more than 200 countries and regions, while an interlock system ensures only…
Moment MagForce II Phone Mounts
The Moment MagForce II system is built to make a phone feel less like something clamped onto a rig and more like the center of it. The new mounts use a stronger magnetic interface, slimmer machined-metal bodies, and modular mounting points for creators who regularly add…
Editors Picks September 2026
September’s Editors Picks cover the daily rotation, from what goes in your pockets to what carries the rest. This month brings together climbing-inspired carry, a compact field watch, chocolate suede shoes, and a few clever tools for travel and work. Nine finds with…
OPPO’s Find X10 and Pro Max take two very different camera-first design paths
OPPO will unveil the Find X10 family in China on September 22. At first glance, the new official images look like the usual pre-launch tease: fresh colors, big camera circles, and a reminder that there’s a Pro Max on the way. Price: TBD Where to Buy: Oppo But there’s a more…
macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First
Apple released macOS Golden Gate to the public today, which means anyone with a compatible Mac can download it. The new version of macOS requires an Apple chip, so if you have a Mac with an M1 or later or a MacBook Neo , you can upgrade. macOS Golden Gate includes Siri AI,…
Arcturus Vision Camera
The Arcturus Vision Camera clips onto Steam Frame’s front port and adds full-color passthrough, so you see your real room and hold onto the VR world at the same time. Full-color passthrough: Dual cameras show your desk, controllers, and room.. The post Arcturus Vision Camera…
AppZapper Mac Uninstaller Returns as AppZapper 3000
Popular Mac app AppZapper was today revamped with a new design, updated functionality, and a fresh name. AppZapper 3000 offers a quick way to delete Mac apps and their associated files. AppZapper requires Full Disk Access permission to find files on the Mac. Once installed,…
Packard Bell Is Back, But Its New Gadgets Still Have Something to Prove
The problem with a heritage-tech comeback is that a familiar name can do a lot of the marketing before a product has done any of the work. Packard Bell is a name many people remember from family computers, radios, and TVs. Acer is bringing the brand back for its 100th…
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung
All 30 of these 637-hp AMG coupes sold out before the car was even officially revealed. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Sexiness
Nils Ketterer traces how the idea of sexiness has shifted across a century of culture. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Garb: Dusty Roads
Barbour backpack leads this tan and black look with Oliver Peoples sunglasses and Nike ACG shoes. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
This 150W UGREEN Car Charger Is Aimed at Laptops, Phones, and Passengers
Charging one phone in the car is easy. The problem starts when a passenger needs power, a tablet is running navigation, a handheld gaming device is nearly empty, or somebody wants to keep a laptop alive on a long drive. Suddenly, one 12V socket has to support several devices,…
LOSART 750CFM Cordless Leaf Blower
The LOSART 750CFM cordless leaf blower pairs a 1200W brushless motor with two swappable 6.0Ah batteries, giving you strong, cord-free airflow for leaves, driveways, and light snow. Brushless motor: The 1200W motor produces 750 CFM of airflow at 180 MPH,.. The post LOSART…
Heimplanet Mavericks 2026 Inflatable Expedition Tent
The Heimplanet Mavericks 2026 Inflatable Expedition Tent turns an air-supported geodesic frame into a substantial expedition basecamp. With 13.2 square meters of floor space and two meters of interior headroom, it accommodates groups of up to ten people. The latest version…
Anker Universal Charger
The Anker Universal Charger is built to replace the pile of adapters that usually comes with international travel. The compact 4-in-1 design has built-in US, UK, and EU plugs, making it usable across more than 200 countries and regions, while an interlock system ensures only…
Moment MagForce II Phone Mounts
The Moment MagForce II system is built to make a phone feel less like something clamped onto a rig and more like the center of it. The new mounts use a stronger magnetic interface, slimmer machined-metal bodies, and modular mounting points for creators who regularly add…
Editors Picks September 2026
September’s Editors Picks cover the daily rotation, from what goes in your pockets to what carries the rest. This month brings together climbing-inspired carry, a compact field watch, chocolate suede shoes, and a few clever tools for travel and work. Nine finds with…
Ducati Pirelli 44 Speedboat
The Pirelli 44 Ducati Edition brings the Ducati racing identity to the water in a limited run of just 26 boats, a number chosen to reference the motorcycle maker’s founding year of 1926. Developed through a collaboration between SACS Marine, Pirelli, and Ducati, the…
Garmin Fenix 9 Pro
The new Garmin Fenix 9 Pro pushes its flagship adventure watch further with a lighter titanium case, brighter AMOLED display, and optional phone-free connectivity. Available in 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm sizes, the Pro line is built for endurance sports and outdoor exploration,…
PegGrid Modular Storage Solutions
PegGrid is a freestanding modular pegboard system designed to organize and display gear without permanently mounting anything to a wall. Built for everything from outdoor equipment and camera gear to clothing, tools, and everyday essentials, the system starts with a Main Grid…
Bellroy iPhone 18 Leather Case
Bellroy has updated its tech accessory lineup for the iPhone 18 series, bringing its familiar focus on slim protection and premium materials to Apple’s latest phones. The new Leather Phone Case keeps the design understated, wrapping the device in full-grain leather sourced…
Arcturus Vision Camera
The Arcturus Vision Camera clips onto Steam Frame’s front port and adds full-color passthrough, so you see your real room and hold onto the VR world at the same time. Full-color passthrough: Dual cameras show your desk, controllers, and room.. The post Arcturus Vision Camera…
LOSART 750CFM Cordless Leaf Blower
The LOSART 750CFM cordless leaf blower pairs a 1200W brushless motor with two swappable 6.0Ah batteries, giving you strong, cord-free airflow for leaves, driveways, and light snow. Brushless motor: The 1200W motor produces 750 CFM of airflow at 180 MPH,.. The post LOSART…
7MAGIC SonicPod Go Ultrasonic Cleaner
The 7MAGIC SonicPod Go is a cordless ultrasonic cleaner. It cleans retainers, aligners, dentures, and other oral appliances that brushing cannot fully reach. 48kHz Ultrasonic Waves: The tank vibrates at 48kHz to loosen buildup in the tiny grooves of retainers.. The post…
WOpet Heritage View Pet Feeder with Camera
The WOpet Heritage View pet feeder lets you watch, talk to, and feed your pet from anywhere, combining a live camera with simple app control for daily feeding. 1080p night vision: The built-in camera streams a clear 1080p view with.. The post WOpet Heritage View Pet Feeder…
CaddxFPV Curve Micro 16 HD Tiny Whoop
The CaddxFPV Curve Micro 16 is a 48g tiny whoop built for indoor practice, backyard freestyle, and tight FPV lines. Lightweight, Durable Frame: The 48g one-piece molded frame is durable enough for daily flying. It’s light enough for agile indoor.. The post CaddxFPV Curve…
Roborock RockMow X115H Robot Lawn Mower
The Roborock RockMow X115H is a wire-free robot lawn mower for large, complex yards. RTK navigation and a rugged 4WD chassis handle slopes and shade without help. Wire-free auto mapping: RTK positioning and onboard cameras chart your lawn, so there.. The post Roborock RockMow…
Flashforge CJ270 Full-Color 3D Printer
The Flashforge CJ270 brings industrial full-color 3D printing to a desktop machine, jetting CMYK and clear resin together to build models with real color built in. True full-color printing: The CJ270 jets CMYK, white, and clear resin together in one.. The post Flashforge…
Typhur Sync Air Fryer Oven
The Typhur Sync Air Fryer Oven combines a countertop convection oven with a wireless meat probe, so you can air fry, roast, and bake with precise temperature control. Built-in wireless probe: A NIST-verified probe with five sensors tracks the meat’s.. The post Typhur Sync Air…
Garmin CIRQA smart ring rumors: Could it be the Oura alternative athletes actually want?
Garmin CIRAQ smart ring rumors are out. Yes, Brazil’s telecom regulator just gave us the clearest hint yet that Garmin is building a smart ring. Not surprisingly, I already have some pretty strong opinions about it. Ten related model codes—A05124.. The post Garmin CIRQA smart…
First impressions: Insta360 Luna Pro, the pocket vlogging camera carrying a film set’s toolkit
Insta360 is sending mixed signals with the Luna Pro. On one hand, it’s marketed to lifestyle vloggers who just want quick clips and auto-tracking. On the other, it packs built-in timecode—a broadcast-level feature meant for multi-camera production crews. The announcement..…
Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4: Is the Ultra 4 worth the extra money?
Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4 just got a lot more interesting—because Apple gave us two watches with nearly identical internals. The Apple Watch Series 12 ($399) and Apple Watch Ultra 4 ($799) launched together on September 9, and.. The post Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra…
AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Noise Cancellation, Lower Price
After Apple introduced the AirPods 5 last week , we got a set to take home and review. We've been testing the AirPods 5 for the last week and have some initial thoughts. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The AirPods 5 have the same overall design…
M5 Ultra Chip's Impressive Performance Boost Revealed in First Benchmark Result
The first unverified benchmark result for Apple's new M5 Ultra chip surfaced in the Geekbench 7 database today, offering a look at the chip's impressive performance gains. The new Mac Studio will be Apple's first device to be equipped with the M5 Ultra. Here is how the…
M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week
The first unverified benchmark result for Apple's new M6 chip surfaced in the Geekbench 7 database today, offering a look at the chip's performance gains. The new Mac mini will be Apple's first device to be equipped with the M6 chip, which is 2nm. Here is how the M6 chip…
Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in Orange
Apple TV and HomePod mini orders continue to face extended shipping delays on Apple's online store in the U.S., amid endless rumors about new models coming later this year . These shortages have been occurring on and off for more than a year. Three examples today: estimated…
iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet Expanding to Three More Vehicle Brands
Apple Wallet car keys are coming to three more vehicle brands, including Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and China's Freelander, according to code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. However, the code does not provide a timeframe for availability. The digital key feature…
Apple Cuts iPhone Trade-In Values While Raising Mac and iPad
Apple has updated its U.S. trade-in estimates , cutting values for every eligible iPhone while raising them across the iPad and Mac lineups. The refresh follows the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo . Their predecessors now appear on Apple's trade-in list for…
Spotify Now Lets You Keep Kids' Music Out of Your Wrapped
In a move that should be welcomed by parents and guardians of young children, Spotify has announced a new feature that lets you keep kids' and family music played on the service out of your taste profile. Starting today, Spotify is rolling out a new toggle in the app's…
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'Widow's Bay' Leads Apple TV to Record 29 Emmy Wins
Apple TV shows swept the board at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards last night as the streaming service received 29 wins overall to become the most awarded network of the year. It was Apple TV's best-ever Emmy Awards haul, thanks to the likes of Widow's Bay , Pluribus , Slow…
Apple's Weirdest iTunes Walk-Back Turns 12 Today
12 years ago today, Apple published a web page with one job: to make a U2 album go away. On September 9, 2014, at Apple's iPhone 6 event, Tim Cook revealed that "Songs of Innocence" would be given to every iTunes customer for nothing. The album was directly linked to…
Moof! Apple Snuck a Dogcow Into iOS 27 - Here's How to Find It
If you have installed iOS 27 on your iPhone or iPadOS 27 on your iPad (download it via Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update), Apple left a fun little easter egg for you to discover. Open the Settings app, then tap through to Appearance ➝ Liquid Glass. Scroll to the bottom of…
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Off to a Muted Start, Analyst Says
Initial wait times for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models in the pre-order phase are "lukewarm," according to GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, who has subsequently trimmed his production estimates for both the company's Pro lineup and the foldable iPhone Duo. iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders…
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iCloud+ Now Includes Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and Curated Apple Music Stations in Over 100 Countries
Apple today announced a new subscription initiative that turns paid iCloud+ subscriptions into a broader services bundle in more than 100 countries. In select countries, Apple says every paid iCloud+ plan, including the cheapest 50GB tier, now includes Apple TV and Apple…
50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 - Out Now!
Apple released iOS 27 this week, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system and nixing bugs, there are still many additional features to explore, not least of which is Apple's new context-aware Siri, re-tooled for the generative AI…
iOS 27 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide
When iOS 27 first came out back in June, we started working on a series of in-depth feature guides and how tos that go through all of the updates in Apple's new software. Our ultimate guide aggregates all of our iOS 27 coverage, and it is useful for iPhone and iPad users…
macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First
Apple released macOS Golden Gate to the public today, which means anyone with a compatible Mac can download it. The new version of macOS requires an Apple chip, so if you have a Mac with an M1 or later or a MacBook Neo , you can upgrade. macOS Golden Gate includes Siri AI,…
AppZapper Mac Uninstaller Returns as AppZapper 3000
Popular Mac app AppZapper was today revamped with a new design, updated functionality, and a fresh name. AppZapper 3000 offers a quick way to delete Mac apps and their associated files. AppZapper requires Full Disk Access permission to find files on the Mac. Once installed,…
US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22
Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.
AI agents now have a place to snitch
The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.
US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth’s orbit
This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge
Thatch helps employers keep healthcare costs manageable by offering an individual plan marketplace through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement — a model that lets companies fund employees' own individual insurance plans instead of enrolling everyone in one…
Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
From the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.
Nitter and XCancel are dead (again) after X’s latest legal actions
The privacy-friendly services for viewing X posts without an account have gone dark again after X's escalated legal action.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google have been in talks on AI safety for weeks
OpenAI confirms weeks of AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as Trump's team dismisses safety concerns and pushes to keep pace with China.
AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round
Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.
Wonder scores a $425 million partnership with DoorDash as it builds its food empire
Founded by veteran e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder is slowly building a massive portfolio of restaurants and delivery companies.
Former TikTok execs built an app that uses AI to teach you how to pose for a photo
Essentially a camera app, Superpose analyzes selfies or photos and generates four potential poses using AI.
Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Mackey (MBRYONICS), and Boris Sofman (Bedrock Robotics). Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network
India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15.
Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women’s health research with vaginal microbiome data
Women’s health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.
4 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to exhibit at Disrupt is Sept 18. 4 days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators and tech leaders October 13–15.
Early Anthropic hire, former METR COO have found a way to rein in rogue AI agents
Their startup, Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) has raised $40 million in a Series A round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from First Harmonic.
Spotify finally lets parents exclude kids’ music from Wrapped and recommendations
Parents can finally get the kids' music out of Spotify Wrapped and other personalized playlists.
New Italian unicorn Exein rides the physical AI wave
Italian startup Exein has raised a $270 million round of funding led by Headline at a $1.7 billion valuation.
Salesforce and Nvidia’s new reasoning model is everything the AI labs should fear
Salesforce Koa is built on Nvidia's open-weight Nemotron model and is trained to do sales, marketing, and customer-support tasks.
Making a Literal Rock Guitar
We’ve seen guitars made from all sorts of materials, but this is the first one we’ve come across that was made out of stone. BeBeau Builds shows how he created a unique acoustic guitar using thick slabs of slate that he cut into geometric shapes. It took a lot of trial and…
Rixel Revolver Multitool Pry Bar
The Rixel is a multitool with a design inspired by a revolver. Only its cylinder is loaded with compact driver bits instead of bullets. Available in steel or titanium, it combines an angled pry tool with wrenches, a screwdriver, a bottle opener, a ruler/straight edge, and a…
Skee-Ball x Replicade Prototype
New Wave Toys teamed up with Skee-Ball to create a miniature version of the classic arcade game. The playable, 1:6-scale game has arcade sound effects and digital scoring. We wish the balls had a woodgrain finish, but they say it wasn’t feasible. The tiny Skee-Ball machine…
OneTigris Outdoor Blanket
This large outdoor blanket from OneTigris is ideal for camping, picnics, or the beach. Measuring 78.7″ × 59.1″ the blanket is waterproof and shakes off sand with ease. Its five-layer construction includes padding for comfort, and its quilted cover is decorated with a…
The Jeeporghini
What you’re looking at is the unholy offspring of a Jeep and a Lamborghini. Created by Kyle Lewis of Kyle’s Customs, this custom off-roader combines a Jeep Wrangler YJ with a Lamborghini Countach body kit ripped from a Pontiac Fiero. It’s no faster wearing the Lambo skin, but…
Leatherman Micra Fall 2026 Color Collection
Leatherman’s ultra-compact Micra pocket tool is now available in three new autumnal colorways: Ginger Peach, Cardamom, and North Star. The keychain-friendly, stainless steel tool combines spring-action scissors, a knife, screwdrivers, tweezers, a nail file, and more, all in a…
TCL A400U 4K QD-Mini LED Designer Series TV
TCL’s A400U series TV blends a picture frame-inspired design with QD-Mini LED performance. Available in sizes from 55″ to 98″, it has an ultra-slim profile, a flush wall mount, hundreds of local dimming zones, and up to 2500 nits peak brightness. It Includes a curated art…
Leather PEZ Carrying Case
Maju T Works handcrafts elegant leather cases for a variety of uses. In this short video, they show how they made a custom leather case just for carrying packs of PEZ candy. It’s the ultimate luxury accessory for candy fiends, though we think it could use a space for storing…
CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool
CRKT’s keychain Knife Maintenance Tool packs in a ceramic honing edge and tungsten carbide sharpener, so you can sharpen your pocket knives wherever life takes you. In addition, it has fold-out T8 and T6 Torx driver bits, a flathead screwdriver, and a bottle opener. CRKT’s…
Any Flavor Soda Machine
We love those Coca-Cola Freestyle machines that let you pick from 100+ soda flavors. Luke Creatives took the idea to the extreme by engineering a machine that can make sodas with hundreds of thousands of flavor combinations from 20 base flavorings. It uses a microcontroller…
Maratac AXE-10 Hammerhead Hatchet
This backpack-friendly hatchet from CountyComm is built for efficiency and durability. Measuring about 10.5″ long, and weighing just over a pound, the AXE-10 features full-tang construction from 4CR13 steel, with a sharp blade for chopping wood and a sturdy hammer head on…
MorphGear Folding Tool Card
The MorphGear is a unique multitool that converts from a flat card to a triangular shape for better utility and grip than other card-style tools. Its 14 functions include screwdrivers, wrenches, a bottle opener, a knife, a file, and a box opener. It also packs removable…
Infinity Mirror LED Clock
Andy Huot Creations shows how he made a clock that uses light-up segments and mirrors to create an infinite reflection effect. He 3D-printed its segments and added strips of RGB LEDs driven by a WLED controller. It has a solid mirror in the back and a one-way acrylic mirror…
So Copper Lost-Wax Cast Brass Pen
As we’ve seen before, lost-wax casting can create some amazing items. So Copper has taken the metal casting method and applied it to the making of its brass pens. Each pen has a hollow metal body with intricately-detailed scrollwork and a smooth, twist-to-open mechanism. The…
Awesomer Makers Hub
The Awesomer Makers Hub celebrates people who build, invent, modify, and create amazing things. You’ll find builds by talented makers and craftspeople, along with tools and supplies for DIY projects. We’ll also be featuring cool gifts and other items you can buy from the…
IKEA SNÖSISKA House Light
This adorable light-up decoration from IKEA adds a touch of warmth to any bookshelf. The tiny ceramic house has cutout windows on every side, allowing its LED light source to shine through. It runs on three AA batteries and has a 6-hour timer switch that turns it on at the…
NOPIA MK1 Harmonic Synthesizer
The NOPIA MK1 is a unique electronic instrument for generating harmonies. It integrates a 12-key keyboard for playing chords along with buttons for pitch shifting, touch sliders, and an expression wheel. It has an onboard audio engine and MIDI connectivity. A bass generator,…
Special K’s Beer Candles
Special K’s Beer Candles create delightfully fragrant, hand-poured soy candles in recycled aluminum cans. Their collection focuses on craft beer, but they also have hard seltzer cans and Mountain Dew for caffeine addicts. They come in great scents like Fresh Linen, Coastal…
Shinzo Tamura Namba Copper M Sunglasses
Shinzo Tamura is a third-generation Japanese eyewear maker who creates lightweight sunglasses using TALEX polarized lenses. The Namba pays tribute to 1950s style with modern lens tech. The copper-mirrored model reduces glare and enhances clarity for driving, fishing, or…
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TOPS Devil’s Claw 2 Packs a Hawkbill Blade Into a Compact Fixed Blade
A fixed blade eliminates the opening mechanism and lock of a folder, but carry convenience is usually the tradeoff. Add a sheath to even a relatively short knife, and the complete package can end up bulkier and heavier than its blade length suggests. Price: $138.95 Where to…
Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 Makes the Tiny Camera Idea Much More Practical
Smartphones have made photography effortless, but that convenience can also make every picture feel like one more thing done through a screen. Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 takes a different approach: it is a pocketable digital camera designed to make casual photography feel more…
6 New Wearables in 2026 That Aren’t Just Smartwatches
Wearable technology has a visibility problem. Apple, Samsung, and Garmin watches dominate so much of the conversation that it is easy to miss products trying something genuinely different: technology you wear that remains useful without constantly competing for your…
5 Clever Keychain Accessories for a More Organized EDC
Everyday carry can get out of control surprisingly quickly. Add your house keys, car fob, office key, flashlight, multitool, tracker, and whatever tiny gadget seemed useful last week, and the simple keychain in your pocket can turn into a noisy, uncomfortable collection of…
Bose’s New Compact Soundbar Puts Speech Clarity Ahead of Atmos Hype
Modern TVs keep getting thinner, but that leaves very little room for speakers. The result can be a familiar frustration: music and effects are loud enough, yet dialogue still gets buried, so you turn up the volume for conversations and scramble to lower it when the action…
Hisense RoamView Puts a 32-Inch 4K Touchscreen on Wheels
A tablet is easy to carry around the house, but its screen can feel cramped when you’re following a workout, cooking from a recipe, joining a video call, or watching something from across the room. A television solves the size problem but introduces another: the large screen…
Casio’s New Mudmaster Is Packed With Outdoor Tools
Buying a rugged outdoor watch can quickly turn into paying for functions you rarely use. Even relatively affordable G-Shocks already provide excellent impact and water resistance, so stepping up to one of Casio’s Master of G models only makes sense if the additional sensors…
The SENCUT Quirk Gives You a 3.41-Inch D2 Blade Without Going Oversized
Compact EDC knives are easy to carry, but there comes a point when saving pocket space costs you useful cutting edge. A sub-3-inch folder can handle packages and tape perfectly well, yet repeated cardboard work or longer cuts can make a little more blade feel worthwhile.…
HP OmniDesk Mini Shrinks a Windows Desktop Into a Mac mini-Sized Box
A full-size desktop still makes sense when you need a powerful GPU, lots of expansion, or room for future upgrades. But if most of your day involves browser tabs, Office apps, video calls, streaming, and general productivity, a tower can feel like a lot of computer taking up…
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OPPO’s Find X10 and Pro Max take two very different camera-first design paths
OPPO will unveil the Find X10 family in China on September 22. At first glance, the new official images look like the usual pre-launch tease: fresh colors, big camera circles, and a reminder that there’s a Pro Max on the way. Price: TBD Where to Buy: Oppo But there’s a more…
Packard Bell Is Back, But Its New Gadgets Still Have Something to Prove
The problem with a heritage-tech comeback is that a familiar name can do a lot of the marketing before a product has done any of the work. Packard Bell is a name many people remember from family computers, radios, and TVs. Acer is bringing the brand back for its 100th…
This 150W UGREEN Car Charger Is Aimed at Laptops, Phones, and Passengers
Charging one phone in the car is easy. The problem starts when a passenger needs power, a tablet is running navigation, a handheld gaming device is nearly empty, or somebody wants to keep a laptop alive on a long drive. Suddenly, one 12V socket has to support several devices,…
Hisense’s 75-inch M7SR combines MiniLED picture technology with Roku simplicity
For buyers considering their first MiniLED TV, the 75-inch Hisense M7SR is built around that goal: it pairs Hi-QLED MiniLED technology with Roku’s familiar interface, then adds movie formats and console-ready features to support the shows, sports, films, and games a household…
Casio’s New Frogman Is a G-Shock Built for Real Diving
Buying a rugged G-Shock is easy. Deciding whether you need one of the largest and most specialized models in the catalog is harder. The new Casio Master of G Sea Frogman GWF-D1000BC-1JF is built around diving functions rather than just dive-watch styling, with ISO 200-meter…
This 0.25-Inch-Thin Schrade Folder Was Made for Overstuffed Pockets
Pocket knives can become surprisingly bulky once manufacturers stack liners, contoured scales, large pivots, and increasingly complex locking mechanisms into the handle. That extra material can feel reassuring in the hand, but it is less appealing when the knife has to share…
4 Tower Speakers You Can Buy Right Now: Polk, Klipsch, ELAC & Fluance
Moving from a soundbar or bookshelf speakers to tower speakers sounds simple until you start shopping. Amazon listings include floorstanding models ranging from affordable starters to large three-way designs, but a bigger cabinet does not automatically mean a better fit for…
This Compact Acer Desktop Could Make Local AI Much More Practical
The problem with most “AI PCs” is that the term has become vague. A laptop may have an NPU, a few AI-assisted features, and a new badge, but that does not necessarily mean it can run demanding models locally or replace cloud-based AI services. Acer’s compact RTX Spark desktop…
5 Great Retro, Vintage, and Quirky iPad Cases
Most iPad cases protect against scratches, scuffs, and everyday bumps. The trouble is that many do it with the same black, gray, or navy folio design that makes one iPad look much like another. Protection does not have to make your iPad anonymous. A case can also give a…
Honor Play 11 Packs an 8,300mAh Battery Into a Surprisingly Ordinary Phone
Budget phones often force a compromise between battery life, durability, and a design you actually want to carry. The Honor Play 11 aims for a more practical balance, focusing on long endurance and protection from water and accidental drops. Price: 1,399 yuan (About $208)…
5 New Minimalist Phones That Want You to Use Your Phone Less
Smartphones are extremely good at solving problems, but they are just as good at creating one: every useful tool shares a screen with an almost unlimited supply of notifications, videos, feeds, and apps competing for your attention. The obvious solution is to use your phone…
Seiko’s New 5 Sports Watches Prove Color Can Change Everything
Choosing a Seiko 5 Sports watch can be harder than choosing the movement inside it. The collection offers plenty of variations on a dependable automatic formula, so specifications alone may not narrow the field very much. The new Seiko 5 Sports SKX series HDB004 and HDB005…
3 KA-BAR EDC Knives Worth Checking With a $100 Budget
Finding a KA-BAR fixed blade for everyday carry is less about choosing the toughest-looking knife and more about deciding how much blade your routine actually requires. The brand makes everything from compact fixed blades to large outdoor knives, and each can make sense for…
Turn Your iPhone Duo Into These 6 Fun Things
Buying an iPhone Duo gives you something no earlier iPhone could: a phone that physically changes shape depending on what you need to do. That is exciting in a launch presentation, but the novelty of opening a 7.6-inch display will fade quickly if you use it exactly like your…
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Gothic Horror Classics Book Set
Six-piece book set celebrates the great graphic horrors and the authors who created them. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Highlandia Easy Escape THC Drinks
Your escape sits 420,000 feet above sea level, and the only passport required comes in a can. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Johnnie Walker Auction Collection
One collector spent two decades building a 3,200-piece Johnnie Walker archive for auction. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Old Forester x Alpha Industries Distiller's Jacket
Alpha Industries created this workwear jacket to mark Old Forester's annual Birthday Bourbon release. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Heretic Blood Cedar Eau de Parfum
A rugged mix of blood cedar, cypress, and pine—bold, earthy, and limited edition. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung
All 30 of these 637-hp AMG coupes sold out before the car was even officially revealed. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Sexiness
Nils Ketterer traces how the idea of sexiness has shifted across a century of culture. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Garb: Dusty Roads
Barbour backpack leads this tan and black look with Oliver Peoples sunglasses and Nike ACG shoes. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Cabal Salmiana Joven Jaguar Head Mezcal
Wild Salmiana and centuries-old techniques create a bright, vegetal mezcal with remarkable depth. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
momentm Ignition Hydration Supplement
Momentm’s Ignition rethinks hydration with a cleaner, everyday formula. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Uncharted Supply Co. Preptember Sale
Uncharted Supply's Preptember sale discounts its Yeti and Pelican collabs up to 40% off. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
MONTX V10 Adventure Camper Concept
MONTX's V10 concept shifts from office to lounge to bedroom, with a sliding steering wheel. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
MWC GMT Dual Time Zone Military Watch
MWC's matte black PVD finish is specified in actual military contracts for special forces. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Skyscanner x Miami Dolphins
Planning a Dolphins game weekend? Skyscanner makes it easy to compare flights, hotels, and cars for the trip. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Globe-Trotter x Aston Martin Aramco F1 Carry-On
This 100-piece collaboration pairs Globe-Trotter's fiberboard with Aston Martin's racing green. 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…
54 Lens Caps Have Been Removed From Yellowstone’s Hydrothermal Areas So Far This Year
Yellowstone National Park staff perform many essential duties across the park's 2.2 million acres, including collecting litter people lose in its sensitive hydrothermal areas. Places like Old Faithful, the Midway Geyser Basin, and Morning Glory Pool are home to a lot of…
You can now buy the new Lailens 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount
Lailens has a new 35mm f/3.5 lens for the Leica M-mount, nicknamed “The White Queen,” that pays homage to the classic British Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 optical design. This is a limited edition of 299 pieces. The lens is now available for order on eBay for $599. Here are the…
Is the Canon R6 Still Worth Buying in 2026?
When the Canon R6 was launched, a lot of competitors thought it would live under the shadows of Sony's mirrorless offerings. The Canon R6 is a serious enthusiast camera with a lot of positive features. For example, good autofocus and some amazing image quality, amongst other…
Affinity 3.3 Powers Up the Free App’s RAW Photo Processing
Canva launched ProSuite today, which connects its professional design tools including Affinity, Cavalry, Flourish, and Leonardo and adds 100 new features across the board. Affinity, Canva's Photoshop competitor, remains free to use, and its new version 3.3 update brings a lot…
Meta Adds More Subscription Offerings in the Form of Meta One
Meta is launching Meta One, a new range of subscription plans that combines paid features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp with expanded access to the company’s AI tools. [ Read More ]
The Most Portable Darkroom I've Ever Used: REEL Paper 8 Field Test
Does the REEL Paper 8 from Vintage Visual really let you make prints up to 12x16 inches from virtually anywhere? I took this unassuming photographic tool into the heart of the Nantahala National Forest to find out. I suppose life is full of “what ifs” and “could’ve beens.” In…
The 20mm Zoom That Might Replace Your 24-70mm
Sigma just put a 20-60mm zoom against a rattlesnake at sunrise in the Sonoran Desert, and the lens walked away as the star. A 20mm wide end, a variable f/2.8-4 aperture, and a body compact enough to forget on a hot desert climb make this a different kind of everyday zoom. […
Wedding Photographer Buys $250 Worth of Film From Amazon, Receives Rocks Instead
A wedding photographer who spent $250 on Kodak Portra film was visibly shocked when she arrived at a venue only to find the film cartridges were filled with rocks. [ Read More ]
Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Review: 994 Grams of Telephoto Glory
The FE 400mm f/4.5 G Master OSS is Sony's long-awaited answer to the über-popular Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lightweight telephoto lens. Alongside the new FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS, the 400mm f/4.5 is also Sony's first alternative to the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sports. Is…
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Photographer Stops Posting Kids’ Photos After Judge Rules AI Child Sex Abuse Images are Protected
A photographer in Texas says she is no longer sharing identifiable photos of children on social media or on her website after a federal judge ruled that the First Amendment protects an individual's right to possess AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). [ Read More ]
The First Full Frame DSLR Was a $7,000 Flop Almost Nobody Owns
The first full frame DSLR ever made didn't come from Canon, Nikon, or Sony. It came from Contax, a nearly century-old brand tied to Zeiss glass, and the camera that earned that title may also be the one that ended the company for good. [ Read More ]
Tiny Wallaby Known as a ‘Nabarlek’ is Spotted on Trail Camera for First Time in 50 Years
A trail camera has captured a tiny wallaby known as as "Narbalek" in a remote part of Western Australia where the species had not been detected for more than 50 years. [ Read More ]
UK Plans World-First Law to Force Apple and Google to Block Nude Photos on Kids’ Phones
Apple and Google will be legally required to block explicit and nude photos on children’s smartphones in the U.K. under what is believed to be the world’s first legislation of its kind. [ Read More ]
The Five Beginner Photography Mistakes You're Probably Still Making
Most beginners think a better camera or a clever editing trick will fix their photos, when the real problem is usually a set of habits nobody warned them about. Five of those habits show up again and again, and correcting them costs nothing but time and attention. [ Read More ]
Affinity (Version 3.3) Review: Better for Photographers, Still not Replacing Capture One
Since the release of Affinity 3.0, one of my biggest gripes with the software has been the unshakable feeling that this was at best a piece of software that was largely incomplete and at worst not made with photographers in mind. The latest release, Affinity 3.3, changes a…
Drone Light Shows Under Threat From FCC’s Proposed Ban
One of the largest drone light show operators in the U.S. says the FCC's proposed retroactive ban on some foreign-made drones could effectively kill its business and others like it. [ Read More ]
Neal Slavin: Vintage Photos of a Lost American Culture
There's something inherently Americana about the work that photographer Neal Slavin is really known for. Towards the end of summer 2026, I sat on my balcony to take in the book, "Neal Slavin: When Two or More are Gathered Together," I realized that we've lost something:…
The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide 2 Portable Printer Puts Your Smartphone Photos Onto Instant Film
Way back in 2021, Fujifilm unveiled the Instax Link Wide portable smartphone photo printer, enabling photographers to print their photos on Instax Wide instant film, no matter which digital camera they used to capture the shot. Now the Instax Link Wide 2 has arrived, bringing…
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The Secret No One Tells You About Lighting Great Night Portraits
Want to photograph portraits that don't look like deer caught in headlights or someone telling campfire ghost stories? While we might obsess over the Milky Way, the stars, or even light painting, most photographers don't figure out how to take fantastic portraits of people in…
Inside Canon’s Newest Lens Patents: A 20-60mm f2, a 70-135mm f2, and More
Canon has been publishing patents over the past few months. And some of them are very innovative lenses that haven't been made before. The pace does not seem to slow down either. As part of their latest filings, the company is announcing four new zoom lenses, of which, one…
Shooting Like a Photojournalist? Our Presets Are Inspired by Life, Nat Geo, and Time
Street photography has always leaned on a bit of grit, and that's exactly what our retro digital presets are built for. When I'm out shooting on the sidewalk, I want images that feel a little rougher around the edges, not polished to the point where they lose their character.…
Beyond Golden Hour: How to Take Better Landscape Photos All Day
Shortly after sunset, the viewpoint parking lot at Grand Teton National Park begins to empty. The traffic moves on to the highway while photographer Matt Suess stays at the viewpoint. He keeps his attention on the western horizon, waiting for the color to appear. Thirty…
Why We Smile in Photos: The Surprisingly Recent History of Saying 'Cheese'
By the early 1840s, a daguerreotype portrait no longer took a quarter of an hour. Faster plates and brighter lenses had cut a studio sitting to under a minute, short enough to hold a pleasant face without much strain. Yet for the next 60 years, almost nobody in front of a…
Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ Is Getting Destroyed by Critics
Zack Snyder's long-awaited passion project has premiered, and critics are sharply divided. [ Read More ]
Escura’s $60 Instant Print-Inspired Toy Camera Gets a Dramatic Redesign
In March 2025, Escura made headlines for its $50 InstantSnap toy camera shaped like an instant photo print. Since then, Godox came out with a similar camera, the C100, that PetaPixel's Chris Niccolls really hated. Now, Escura is back with a new InstantSnap, the…
The Sony a7 V Has Topped the Charts for 7 of the First 8 Months of 2026
August sales charts from Japan have arrived, telling a very similar story as nearly all of the other months this year: the Sony a7 V is selling extremely well. [ Read More ]
Journalist’s Camera Stolen From Under His Feet at London Pub, Then Police Make a Huge Error
A journalist's camera was stolen from under his feet at a pub in central London, but the police made a huge blunder that cost him his chance to find it. [ Read More ]
The Sony RX100V is 10 Years Old. Is it Good in 2026?
A decade ago, I reviewed the Sony RX100V for the Phoblographer. Considering how modern cameras just aren't doing it for so many of us these days, we've taken to looking back in our archives. And truthfully, I'm glad that I'm doing so. This camera is from a time before Sony…
Leica released new firmware updates for M10/M11 cameras
Leica released several new firmware updates for M10/M11 cameras: Leica M11/M11-P/M11-D/M11 Monochrom/M EV1 firmware update 2.6.4 Leica M10-P firmware update 5.26.35.51 Leica M10-D firmware update 3.25.50.34 Leica M10/M10 Monochrom/M10-P/M10-P ASC/M10-R – firmware update…
Three Silver APS-C Lenses That Punch Above Their Price on Fujifilm
Viltrox released three APS-C lenses for Fujifilm in silver, the 9mm f/2.8, the 15mm f/1.7, and the 25mm f/1.7, and each one fills a focal length and aperture gap that Fujifilm's own lineup leaves open. The mix of speed, sharpness, and a light body makes these worth a serious…
Faster Lens or Better Body: Which Actually Fixes Low Light
You shoot a conference in a dim ballroom, your shutter speed drops too low, and every frame comes back with a little motion blur. The fix costs real money, and the choice between a faster lens and a better camera body decides how you spend it. [ Read More ]
3 New Canon Macro Lenses May Be Coming, Patent Filing Suggests
Canon has introduced some wonderful patents in the past few months. Of the lot, a few pertaining to macro lenses. This includes the world's first macro lens of its kind and a few wide angle macro options. Per a new patent, the company has detailed three new canon macro…
How Photographs Helped Create Yellowstone, the World's First National Park
The 1872 law that created Yellowstone runs only a few hundred words and never mentions a photograph. By the time President Ulysses S. Grant signed it on March 1, prints of the region and a painter's field watercolors had reached Washington and were being used to sell the…
Leica digest #249
→ Insta360 today announced the previously reported Luna Pro gimbal camera – the newest addition to the Luna series, co-engineered with Leica (pre-orders: Amazon | B&H Photo | Insta360 store). → Duracell is selling batteries for Leica M8/M9 cameras in the UK. The battery is…
Rare Leica M discount: you can now save up to $1,250 when you buy M EV1 with a lens in the US
I don’t remember the last time we saw savings on the Leica M system. You can now save up to $1,250 when you buy the M EV1 with a lens in the US: Leica M EV1 + Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 lens kit Leica M EV1: $9,290 Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4: $4,600 Total: $13,890, listed for […]…
The Most Portable Darkroom I've Ever Used: REEL Paper 8 Field Test
Does the REEL Paper 8 from Vintage Visual really let you make prints up to 12x16 inches from virtually anywhere? I took this unassuming photographic tool into the heart of the Nantahala National Forest to find out. I suppose life is full of “what ifs” and “could’ve beens.” In…
The 20mm Zoom That Might Replace Your 24-70mm
Sigma just put a 20-60mm zoom against a rattlesnake at sunrise in the Sonoran Desert, and the lens walked away as the star. A 20mm wide end, a variable f/2.8-4 aperture, and a body compact enough to forget on a hot desert climb make this a different kind of everyday zoom. […
Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 and 600mm f/6.3 Hands-On: Super-Telephoto Reach Without the Weight
Shooting wildlife from the passenger seat of a car usually means wrestling with a massive lens that takes up half of the cab. I recently took a slow cruise through the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to put two new, unreleased Sony GM lenses to that very test. Lake Apopka Wildlife…
The First Full Frame DSLR Was a $7,000 Flop Almost Nobody Owns
The first full frame DSLR ever made didn't come from Canon, Nikon, or Sony. It came from Contax, a nearly century-old brand tied to Zeiss glass, and the camera that earned that title may also be the one that ended the company for good. [ Read More ]
The Five Beginner Photography Mistakes You're Probably Still Making
Most beginners think a better camera or a clever editing trick will fix their photos, when the real problem is usually a set of habits nobody warned them about. Five of those habits show up again and again, and correcting them costs nothing but time and attention. [ Read More ]
The Three Habits Quietly Stalling Your Photography
More tutorials, a newer camera, and more hours in Lightroom will not make you a better photographer, no matter how much you spend chasing them. The traps that eat up beginners' time are easy to spot once you know them, and almost impossible to see when you don't. [ Read More ]
Fujifilm Updates the instax Pal 2 and Link WIDE 2 With New Capture and Print Tools
Fujifilm has announced the instax Pal 2 digital camera and instax Link WIDE 2 smartphone printer, updating the Pal with an optical viewfinder and adding a new Photo Mixer collage feature to the WIDE printer. [ Read More ]
The Secret No One Tells You About Lighting Great Night Portraits
Want to photograph portraits that don't look like deer caught in headlights or someone telling campfire ghost stories? While we might obsess over the Milky Way, the stars, or even light painting, most photographers don't figure out how to take fantastic portraits of people in…
Why We Smile in Photos: The Surprisingly Recent History of Saying 'Cheese'
By the early 1840s, a daguerreotype portrait no longer took a quarter of an hour. Faster plates and brighter lenses had cut a studio sitting to under a minute, short enough to hold a pleasant face without much strain. Yet for the next 60 years, almost nobody in front of a…
Seven Photography Mistakes That Are Holding Your Photos Back
Seven habits kept your photos from looking as good as the ones you admire, and most of them have nothing to do with your camera. The fixes are small, immediate, and free. [ Read More ]
The Six-Phase Editing Order That Fixes Most Beginner Mistakes
Most beginners think editing is where a photo gets fixed. The truth is closer to the opposite: the edit accounts for roughly 20% of the final image, and the shot you took in camera carries the other 80%. [ Read More ]
Three Silver APS-C Lenses That Punch Above Their Price on Fujifilm
Viltrox released three APS-C lenses for Fujifilm in silver, the 9mm f/2.8, the 15mm f/1.7, and the 25mm f/1.7, and each one fills a focal length and aperture gap that Fujifilm's own lineup leaves open. The mix of speed, sharpness, and a light body makes these worth a serious…
Faster Lens or Better Body: Which Actually Fixes Low Light
You shoot a conference in a dim ballroom, your shutter speed drops too low, and every frame comes back with a little motion blur. The fix costs real money, and the choice between a faster lens and a better camera body decides how you spend it. [ Read More ]
How Photographs Helped Create Yellowstone, the World's First National Park
The 1872 law that created Yellowstone runs only a few hundred words and never mentions a photograph. By the time President Ulysses S. Grant signed it on March 1, prints of the region and a painter's field watercolors had reached Washington and were being used to sell the…
You can now buy the new Lailens 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount
Lailens has a new 35mm f/3.5 lens for the Leica M-mount, nicknamed “The White Queen,” that pays homage to the classic British Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 optical design. This is a limited edition of 299 pieces. The lens is now available for order on eBay for $599. Here are the…
Leica released new firmware updates for M10/M11 cameras
Leica released several new firmware updates for M10/M11 cameras: Leica M11/M11-P/M11-D/M11 Monochrom/M EV1 firmware update 2.6.4 Leica M10-P firmware update 5.26.35.51 Leica M10-D firmware update 3.25.50.34 Leica M10/M10 Monochrom/M10-P/M10-P ASC/M10-R – firmware update…
Leica digest #249
→ Insta360 today announced the previously reported Luna Pro gimbal camera – the newest addition to the Luna series, co-engineered with Leica (pre-orders: Amazon | B&H Photo | Insta360 store). → Duracell is selling batteries for Leica M8/M9 cameras in the UK. The battery is…
Rare Leica M discount: you can now save up to $1,250 when you buy M EV1 with a lens in the US
I don’t remember the last time we saw savings on the Leica M system. You can now save up to $1,250 when you buy the M EV1 with a lens in the US: Leica M EV1 + Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 lens kit Leica M EV1: $9,290 Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4: $4,600 Total: $13,890, listed for […]…
You can now buy a Leica logo LED light-up sign for $30
You can now buy Leica logo LED light-up signs for $30 on eBay. Several different models and sizes are available: The post You can now buy a Leica logo LED light-up sign for $30 appeared first on Leica Rumors . Related posts: The ultimate Leica watch alternative just dropped:…
54 Lens Caps Have Been Removed From Yellowstone’s Hydrothermal Areas So Far This Year
Yellowstone National Park staff perform many essential duties across the park's 2.2 million acres, including collecting litter people lose in its sensitive hydrothermal areas. Places like Old Faithful, the Midway Geyser Basin, and Morning Glory Pool are home to a lot of…
Affinity 3.3 Powers Up the Free App’s RAW Photo Processing
Canva launched ProSuite today, which connects its professional design tools including Affinity, Cavalry, Flourish, and Leonardo and adds 100 new features across the board. Affinity, Canva's Photoshop competitor, remains free to use, and its new version 3.3 update brings a lot…
Meta Adds More Subscription Offerings in the Form of Meta One
Meta is launching Meta One, a new range of subscription plans that combines paid features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp with expanded access to the company’s AI tools. [ Read More ]
Wedding Photographer Buys $250 Worth of Film From Amazon, Receives Rocks Instead
A wedding photographer who spent $250 on Kodak Portra film was visibly shocked when she arrived at a venue only to find the film cartridges were filled with rocks. [ Read More ]
Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS Review: Telephoto Dreaming
The Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 G Master OSS gives Sony photographers exceptional image quality and serious reach in an impressively compact, lightweight package. [ Read More ]
Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Review: 994 Grams of Telephoto Glory
The FE 400mm f/4.5 G Master OSS is Sony's long-awaited answer to the über-popular Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lightweight telephoto lens. Alongside the new FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS, the 400mm f/4.5 is also Sony's first alternative to the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sports. Is…
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The Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Is the Lightest and Most Affordable of its Kind
Sony has announced the FE 400mm f/4.5 G Master OSS and FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS telephoto prime lenses. These lightweight lenses are nearly identical in design, features, and even size. However, the new 400mm f/4.5 GM is especially portable and offers photographers an…
The Sony 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS Weighs Under a Kilogram
Alongside the new FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS, Sony has also unveiled its first compact professional super-telephoto lens, the FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS. The two lenses are nearly identical but make different promises to photographers. [ Read More ]
Photographer Stops Posting Kids’ Photos After Judge Rules AI Child Sex Abuse Images are Protected
A photographer in Texas says she is no longer sharing identifiable photos of children on social media or on her website after a federal judge ruled that the First Amendment protects an individual's right to possess AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). [ Read More ]
Tiny Wallaby Known as a ‘Nabarlek’ is Spotted on Trail Camera for First Time in 50 Years
A trail camera has captured a tiny wallaby known as as "Narbalek" in a remote part of Western Australia where the species had not been detected for more than 50 years. [ Read More ]
UK Plans World-First Law to Force Apple and Google to Block Nude Photos on Kids’ Phones
Apple and Google will be legally required to block explicit and nude photos on children’s smartphones in the U.K. under what is believed to be the world’s first legislation of its kind. [ Read More ]
Drone Light Shows Under Threat From FCC’s Proposed Ban
One of the largest drone light show operators in the U.S. says the FCC's proposed retroactive ban on some foreign-made drones could effectively kill its business and others like it. [ Read More ]
The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide 2 Portable Printer Puts Your Smartphone Photos Onto Instant Film
Way back in 2021, Fujifilm unveiled the Instax Link Wide portable smartphone photo printer, enabling photographers to print their photos on Instax Wide instant film, no matter which digital camera they used to capture the shot. Now the Instax Link Wide 2 has arrived, bringing…
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The Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 Digicam Looks Nothing Like its Weird Predecessor
Fujifilm has announced the Instax Pal 2, a tiny digital camera that has an all-new, analog-inspired look and a lot of changes. [ Read More ]
Street Photographer Shoots ‘Weird’ Photos on Dyson’s New CameraJet Toothbrush
A photographer has been wandering the streets with a new Dyson CameraJet toothbrush, attempting to take pictures with it. [ Read More ]
Beyond Golden Hour: How to Take Better Landscape Photos All Day
Shortly after sunset, the viewpoint parking lot at Grand Teton National Park begins to empty. The traffic moves on to the highway while photographer Matt Suess stays at the viewpoint. He keeps his attention on the western horizon, waiting for the color to appear. Thirty…
Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ Is Getting Destroyed by Critics
Zack Snyder's long-awaited passion project has premiered, and critics are sharply divided. [ Read More ]
Escura’s $60 Instant Print-Inspired Toy Camera Gets a Dramatic Redesign
In March 2025, Escura made headlines for its $50 InstantSnap toy camera shaped like an instant photo print. Since then, Godox came out with a similar camera, the C100, that PetaPixel's Chris Niccolls really hated. Now, Escura is back with a new InstantSnap, the…
The Sony a7 V Has Topped the Charts for 7 of the First 8 Months of 2026
August sales charts from Japan have arrived, telling a very similar story as nearly all of the other months this year: the Sony a7 V is selling extremely well. [ Read More ]
Journalist’s Camera Stolen From Under His Feet at London Pub, Then Police Make a Huge Error
A journalist's camera was stolen from under his feet at a pub in central London, but the police made a huge blunder that cost him his chance to find it. [ Read More ]
Is the Canon R6 Still Worth Buying in 2026?
When the Canon R6 was launched, a lot of competitors thought it would live under the shadows of Sony's mirrorless offerings. The Canon R6 is a serious enthusiast camera with a lot of positive features. For example, good autofocus and some amazing image quality, amongst other…
Affinity (Version 3.3) Review: Better for Photographers, Still not Replacing Capture One
Since the release of Affinity 3.0, one of my biggest gripes with the software has been the unshakable feeling that this was at best a piece of software that was largely incomplete and at worst not made with photographers in mind. The latest release, Affinity 3.3, changes a…
Neal Slavin: Vintage Photos of a Lost American Culture
There's something inherently Americana about the work that photographer Neal Slavin is really known for. Towards the end of summer 2026, I sat on my balcony to take in the book, "Neal Slavin: When Two or More are Gathered Together," I realized that we've lost something:…
Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 Review: They Fixed Fuji’s Worst Camera
The Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 is a re-envisioning of the company's really awful Instax Pal, and it's mostly for the better. The ergonomics are very classic and retro inspired while the entire way that you use the camera is also quite liberating. In fact, that's the best part of…
Fujifilm Instax Link Wide 2 Printer Review: For When Your Images Mean Something
The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide 2 is, well, to be frank with you, I didn't even really bother reading the press release much because I know how photographers will use it. Fujifilm added stuff like the collage feature; but every time I see photographers printing images from…
Inside Canon’s Newest Lens Patents: A 20-60mm f2, a 70-135mm f2, and More
Canon has been publishing patents over the past few months. And some of them are very innovative lenses that haven't been made before. The pace does not seem to slow down either. As part of their latest filings, the company is announcing four new zoom lenses, of which, one…
Shooting Like a Photojournalist? Our Presets Are Inspired by Life, Nat Geo, and Time
Street photography has always leaned on a bit of grit, and that's exactly what our retro digital presets are built for. When I'm out shooting on the sidewalk, I want images that feel a little rougher around the edges, not polished to the point where they lose their character.…
The Sony RX100V is 10 Years Old. Is it Good in 2026?
A decade ago, I reviewed the Sony RX100V for the Phoblographer. Considering how modern cameras just aren't doing it for so many of us these days, we've taken to looking back in our archives. And truthfully, I'm glad that I'm doing so. This camera is from a time before Sony…
3 New Canon Macro Lenses May Be Coming, Patent Filing Suggests
Canon has introduced some wonderful patents in the past few months. Of the lot, a few pertaining to macro lenses. This includes the world's first macro lens of its kind and a few wide angle macro options. Per a new patent, the company has detailed three new canon macro…
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…
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Hands-On Impressions of the New Bremont Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour Watches
Maybe this would be better saved for a Hot Takes episode of the podcast, but I’ll go ahead and spill it here instead: the new Bremont Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour watches are the best they’ve made since the big rebrand a few years ago. The fact that they are part of the Terra…
Squale’s new Galeazzi Artiglio celebrates a century beneath the surface
The Squale Galeazzi Artiglio combines 1960s skin-diver style, 600m water resistance and a cool Wet Indicator in a 500-piece limited edition. The post Squale’s new Galeazzi Artiglio celebrates a century beneath the surface appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hands-On: the Benjamin James Deerhurst Regulator
The trajectory of my watch enthusiasm over the past several years can be boiled down to one basic principle: seeking things that are different. It’s what led me to Arcanaut, briefly owning a M.A.D.1S, a devotion to the works of Jiro Katayama, and, ultimately, boredom with…
Six Omega Stopwatches And A Lost NZ Racetrack
Here at Fratello, we get to cover all manner of watch-related stories. These include so many different watchmakers, from Rolex to Seiko to IWC. Omega, however, occupies a special place within the pantheon of watch brands for us. Today, we have a slightly different Omega story…
Auctions: Six Observations From Sotheby's September 18 Hong Kong Sale
With a frankly daunting number of lots, auction season comes back with a bang. We try to break it down to something more digestible. Ready or not, auction season is back. I don't know about you, but I wasn't expecting it so soon. While the auction cycle is generally synced up…
First Look – Get Your Kicks with the New MeisterSinger Edition Route 66 as It Marks a Century on the Open Road
MeisterSinger has built most of its catalogue around unhurried, single-hand time-reading. The brand’s latest special edition enters a faster lane, where key indications like the car’s speed are shown with just one hand on traditional displays. Route 66, officially opened in…
Introducing: Supernova Serena Williams Gets Her Own Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
The new chronograph makes a compelling case for the power of pink. Serena Williams has been playing professional tennis since 1995. In the decades since, she has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, but perhaps more importantly, she has broken through barriers of race, age, and…
The Tissot PRX Chronograph goes quartz in three sharp new dial colours
Tissot expands the PRX collection with a new 41mm quartz chronograph, featuring three ultra clean, vertically brushed dials. The post The Tissot PRX Chronograph goes quartz in three sharp new dial colours appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
50 Years Of IWC’s Ingenieur SL Designed By Gérald Genta — A New IWC Ingenieur Automatic In Two Sizes
Gérald Genta designed many masterpieces during his lifetime, but the IWC Ingenieur SL is often mentioned in the same breath as two of his greatest designs from the same decade. The IWC Ingenieur SL1832 was introduced in 1976, and 50 years later, it might be even stronger than…
Also covered by Hodinkee, Deployant, Monochrome Watches, Time+Tide Watches, Worn & Wound
New: Tutima Patria two tone dial
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Tutima releases a new Patria with a two tone aesthetic – a titanium case, with a silvered dial, gold hands and a gilt movement. The novelty is priced at EUR 9.4k and an interesting consideration at the entry level…
Modern Venetian Elegance Gets A Name: The Venezianico Redentore Levius
Venezianico has been raising the bar constantly with its varied collection of watches. While my favorites from the Venetian brand are in the Arsenale collection, we have seen some impressive developments in the Bucintoro and Redentore lines. The high-end models in those two…
Also covered by Monochrome Watches
Experience The Charm Of Contemporary Watchmaking At Milano Watch Week 2026
Watch events are popping up left and right, and that’s good, especially when they’re open to the public. Milano Watch Week 2026 is one such horological happening. The event brings 55 brands to Milan and aims to introduce the public to watches and brands that are often…
Rado opens its first Australian boutique on Melbourne’s high street
Melbourne welcomes Swiss material masters Rado to its retail district with an all-new boutique at 298 Collins Street The post Rado opens its first Australian boutique on Melbourne’s high street appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Three Times Tudor Got The Design Brief Completely Right
After writing about Tudor’s habit of arriving at a genuinely excellent design and then quietly undercutting it, it felt only fair to go looking for counterexamples. I wanted to find watches that show Tudor committed fully, finished the thought, and ended up with something…
Louis Vuitton Expands The Tambour Spin Time With Five Colorful Permanent-Collection Models
Louis Vuitton is expanding the Tambour Spin Time collection with five new references, moving the latest generation of its distinctive jump-hour watch from limited editions into the permanent collection. The new watches retain the architecture introduced in 2025 but bring new…
GWD26: Video Roundup and Highlights by the Chief Editor
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors What a week that was. Yes, it was two weeks ago, but after the exhaustive coverage I made. And all the writers have spoken their piece on their favourites. Here are my highlights. Peter Rounds up his Highlights from…
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…
Watches, Stories, & Gear: A Foldable iPhone, Nathan Fielder’s Latest Project, and a Football-Inspired Watch
“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be…
GWD26 Armchair Pick: Stanley’s top 3 from the new release
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors After four years with Deployant, this is only my second Armchair Pick and my first for Geneva Watch Days (GWD). I cannot help but feel a little FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), having usually been on the ground alongside…
DuBois et fils DBF010
DuBois et fils DBF010 Watch Review The inaugural version of the DuBois et fils DBF010, the DBF010-01, a limited edition of 11 pieces, was unveiled at the company’s AGM in 2025. All examples of this limited edition model were eagerly snapped up by shareholders. However, the…
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom Watch Review Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom is a series of ‘miniature works of art’ comprising six concept watches, each employing different artisanal techniques. Part of the Maison’s ‘One of Not…
TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph 42 mm
TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph 42 mm Watch Review The release of the new TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph 42 mm comes 50 years after the unveiling of the inaugural Heuer Monza. This model employs contemporary materials while retaining the legendary looks of the 1976…
Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC.4-1
Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC.4-1 Watch Review The Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC.4-1 is the latest chapter in a story that began in 2022. The product of 3 years of research and development, the excellence of the FB 3 was recognised in 2023 with the award of…
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…
New: Tutima Patria two tone dial
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Tutima releases a new Patria with a two tone aesthetic – a titanium case, with a silvered dial, gold hands and a gilt movement. The novelty is priced at EUR 9.4k and an interesting consideration at the entry level…
Hands-on: new MB&F SP One Pavée
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We got a preview of the new MB&F SP One Pavée at GWD26 up in their suite. Here is my hands-on impressions. As usual, we make our commentary in italics with hands-on impressions and on-site live photography with the…
GWD26: Video Roundup and Highlights by the Chief Editor
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors What a week that was. Yes, it was two weeks ago, but after the exhaustive coverage I made. And all the writers have spoken their piece on their favourites. Here are my highlights. Peter Rounds up his Highlights from…
GWD26 Armchair Pick: Frank’s Top 3 from the New Release
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Born in the days of the pandemic, Geneva Watch Days (GWD) keeps getting better and better with every passing year. And in 2026, it’s hit yet another peak. It’s not the biggest show around, but being free to the…
GWD26 Armchair Pick: Stanley’s top 3 from the new release
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors After four years with Deployant, this is only my second Armchair Pick and my first for Geneva Watch Days (GWD). I cannot help but feel a little FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), having usually been on the ground alongside…
Hot Take: Rolex’s Perpetual Padellone Annual Calendar Takes A Nod From The Past
Rolex has added a rather unexpected complication to its Perpetual collection with the new Perpetual Padellone. Taking its name from the vintage reference 8171, the watch combines a 39mm case with an annual calendar and a moonphase display. At first glance, it is perhaps the…
Six Omega Stopwatches And A Lost NZ Racetrack
Here at Fratello, we get to cover all manner of watch-related stories. These include so many different watchmakers, from Rolex to Seiko to IWC. Omega, however, occupies a special place within the pantheon of watch brands for us. Today, we have a slightly different Omega story…
50 Years Of IWC’s Ingenieur SL Designed By Gérald Genta — A New IWC Ingenieur Automatic In Two Sizes
Gérald Genta designed many masterpieces during his lifetime, but the IWC Ingenieur SL is often mentioned in the same breath as two of his greatest designs from the same decade. The IWC Ingenieur SL1832 was introduced in 1976, and 50 years later, it might be even stronger than…
Also covered by Hodinkee, Deployant, Monochrome Watches, Time+Tide Watches, Worn & Wound
Modern Venetian Elegance Gets A Name: The Venezianico Redentore Levius
Venezianico has been raising the bar constantly with its varied collection of watches. While my favorites from the Venetian brand are in the Arsenale collection, we have seen some impressive developments in the Bucintoro and Redentore lines. The high-end models in those two…
Also covered by Monochrome Watches
Experience The Charm Of Contemporary Watchmaking At Milano Watch Week 2026
Watch events are popping up left and right, and that’s good, especially when they’re open to the public. Milano Watch Week 2026 is one such horological happening. The event brings 55 brands to Milan and aims to introduce the public to watches and brands that are often…
Three Times Tudor Got The Design Brief Completely Right
After writing about Tudor’s habit of arriving at a genuinely excellent design and then quietly undercutting it, it felt only fair to go looking for counterexamples. I wanted to find watches that show Tudor committed fully, finished the thought, and ended up with something…
Louis Vuitton Expands The Tambour Spin Time With Five Colorful Permanent-Collection Models
Louis Vuitton is expanding the Tambour Spin Time collection with five new references, moving the latest generation of its distinctive jump-hour watch from limited editions into the permanent collection. The new watches retain the architecture introduced in 2025 but bring new…
Introducing: The Rolex Perpetual Padellone [Hands-On, Live Pics, Video, Technical Brief, Competition, & Personal Thoughts]
Inspired by a vintage reference with a special nickname, this brand-new annual calendar is offered in Everose and platinum, and is based on the caliber found in the Land-Dweller. It's a watch that has been long-awaited: Rolex has just announced the new Perpetual Padellone—a…
Auctions: Six Observations From Sotheby's September 18 Hong Kong Sale
With a frankly daunting number of lots, auction season comes back with a bang. We try to break it down to something more digestible. Ready or not, auction season is back. I don't know about you, but I wasn't expecting it so soon. While the auction cycle is generally synced up…
Introducing: Supernova Serena Williams Gets Her Own Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
The new chronograph makes a compelling case for the power of pink. Serena Williams has been playing professional tennis since 1995. In the decades since, she has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, but perhaps more importantly, she has broken through barriers of race, age, and…
Introducing: The IWC Ingenieur 50th Anniversary Limited Editions (Live Pics)
A silver-plated dial design pays tribute to half a century since the debut of the original Ingenieur SL. What We Know Today, to mark 50 years of Gérald Genta's Ingenieur SL design, IWC has released two limited-edition modern Ingenieur revival models in stainless steel. Both…
Introducing: Victorinox Maverick (Live Pics)
Victorinox refreshes the Maverick line into something contemporary, classic, and (potentially) harder to ignore. What We Know Victorinox has refreshed the Maverick in what amounts to the most dramatic reinvention of the line since it was first introduced over two decades ago.…
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Introducing: Benrus Type 3X (Live Pics)
A GMT complication and input from U.S. Special Forces veterans arrive in Benrus's newest tool watch, following closely on the Sky Chief's return. What We Know With Benrus's revival well underway, 2026 opened with the reintroduction of the Sky Chief, a longtime Hodinkee…
Introducing: The MB&F SP One Pavée (Live Pics)
The unexpected dress watch from the avant-garde independent gets all blinged out. What We Know The MB&F SP One, released in 2025 , was unlike any watch the brand had ever designed. And the name—SP stands for "Special Project" —was telling. The watch was neither a zany…
In-Depth – The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone, The Return of an Icon now with Annual Calendar and Dynapulse (Incl. Video)
It is not often that Rolex introduces a new watch outside of the industry’s main exhibition, Watches and Wonders (or Baselworld before it). In fact, in recent years, it has only happened on very rare occasions, such as the release of the Daytona Le Mans, the record-breaking…
First Look – Chopard Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of its 1976 Icon with the Happy Diamonds Heritage
A true child of its time, Chopard’s 1976 Happy Diamonds watch captured the spirit of the decade, a period marked by rebellion against rigid traditions, the rise of disco culture and a shift towards ready-to-wear luxury. Breaking away from traditional static diamond settings,…
First Look – Get Your Kicks with the New MeisterSinger Edition Route 66 as It Marks a Century on the Open Road
MeisterSinger has built most of its catalogue around unhurried, single-hand time-reading. The brand’s latest special edition enters a faster lane, where key indications like the car’s speed are shown with just one hand on traditional displays. Route 66, officially opened in…
First Look – IWC Celebrates 50 Years Of The Genta-Designed Ingenieur SL With Two Ingenieur Automatic Limited Editions
Birthdays are to be celebrated, so it’s no surprise IWC Schaffhausen honours the 50th anniversary of one of its most pivotal watches, the Ingenieur SL. Introduced in 1976 and penned by Gérald Genta, the Ingenieur SL was one of the early adopters of the integrated sports watch…
Introducing – DUG Glashütte Brings Compact 37mm Editions of its Purist Collection
Founded by Toni Brodführer, DUG Glashütte focuses on producing watches in accordance with the requirements of the Glashütte designation of origin, and the inaugural Purist was conceived as a straightforward proposition built around the traditions of Saxon watchmaking. The…
Introducing – The More Powerful Citizen Tsuyosa 60 Automatic, now in 37mm
Since its launch in 2022, the Citizen Tsuyosa (a Japanese word for strength) has been a strong success for the brand and is now a leading option in the value proposition segment. Originally released in 40mm steel cases with a 3-link steel bracelet and a rough-looking…
First Look – The new Venezianico Redentore Levius, Italian Power and Titanium Case
Founded by brothers Alberto and Alessandro Morelli in 2017, Venezianico is a Venice-based brand, originally known as Meccaniche Veneziane. In recent years, it has increasingly focused on bringing more of its watch production and craftsmanship to Italy. The new Redentore…
First Look – The New Diamond-Set MB&F SP One Pavée
While it may be the smallest, slimmest and ultimately most wearable timepiece to hail from MB&F, the Special Project One carries its three-dimensional genetic heritage with pride. Launched last year, the SP One belongs to MB&F’s Special Projects line, a repository of dormant…
First Look – The new Louis Moinet Moon Meteor
Astronomy is part of Louis Moinet‘s history, who created the “compteur de tierces” chronograph specifically for celestial observations. The brand bearing his name has kept the connection alive through its multiple space-themed creations, such as the Super Moon and Mars…
Squale’s new Galeazzi Artiglio celebrates a century beneath the surface
The Squale Galeazzi Artiglio combines 1960s skin-diver style, 600m water resistance and a cool Wet Indicator in a 500-piece limited edition. The post Squale’s new Galeazzi Artiglio celebrates a century beneath the surface appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
The Rolex Perpetual Padellone is the complicated Rolex we’ve been waiting for
The Rolex Perpetual Padellone revives one of the brand’s most celebrated calendar watches, bringing the spirit of the ref. 8171 into an entirely new generation. Its complete annual calendar combines day, date, month and moonphase indications, with the three calendar displays…
The Tissot PRX Chronograph goes quartz in three sharp new dial colours
Tissot expands the PRX collection with a new 41mm quartz chronograph, featuring three ultra clean, vertically brushed dials. The post The Tissot PRX Chronograph goes quartz in three sharp new dial colours appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
IWC celebrates 50 years of the Ingenieur SL with two limited editions
A smooth, brushed, silver-plated dial in both 40mm and 35mm cases brings back a rare Ingenieur from the past. The post IWC celebrates 50 years of the Ingenieur SL with two limited editions appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Rado opens its first Australian boutique on Melbourne’s high street
Melbourne welcomes Swiss material masters Rado to its retail district with an all-new boutique at 298 Collins Street The post Rado opens its first Australian boutique on Melbourne’s high street appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
DuBois et fils DBF010
DuBois et fils DBF010 Watch Review The inaugural version of the DuBois et fils DBF010, the DBF010-01, a limited edition of 11 pieces, was unveiled at the company’s AGM in 2025. All examples of this limited edition model were eagerly snapped up by shareholders. However, the…
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom Watch Review Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom is a series of ‘miniature works of art’ comprising six concept watches, each employing different artisanal techniques. Part of the Maison’s ‘One of Not…
TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph 42 mm
TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph 42 mm Watch Review The release of the new TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph 42 mm comes 50 years after the unveiling of the inaugural Heuer Monza. This model employs contemporary materials while retaining the legendary looks of the 1976…
Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC.4-1
Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC.4-1 Watch Review The Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC.4-1 is the latest chapter in a story that began in 2022. The product of 3 years of research and development, the excellence of the FB 3 was recognised in 2023 with the award of…
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…
Hands-On Impressions of the New Bremont Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour Watches
Maybe this would be better saved for a Hot Takes episode of the podcast, but I’ll go ahead and spill it here instead: the new Bremont Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour watches are the best they’ve made since the big rebrand a few years ago. The fact that they are part of the Terra…
Hands-On: the Benjamin James Deerhurst Regulator
The trajectory of my watch enthusiasm over the past several years can be boiled down to one basic principle: seeking things that are different. It’s what led me to Arcanaut, briefly owning a M.A.D.1S, a devotion to the works of Jiro Katayama, and, ultimately, boredom with…
Benrus Brings Its Military History into the Modern Era with the New Type 3X Collection
The Benrus Type I and Type II are among the category of iconic military watches that first took root in the 1940s around WWII with the famous Dirty Dozen. The Type I and II are an extension of this lineage with designs that met the U.S. military’s formal specifications for…
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…
Watches, Stories, & Gear: A Foldable iPhone, Nathan Fielder’s Latest Project, and a Football-Inspired Watch
“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be…
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