In preparation for this year’s virtual AdobeMAX conference, Adobe has unveiled two new initiatives that are meant to “inspire and empower diverse voices as we democratize creativity”: an Artist Development Fund, and a massive free collection of 70,000 photos, illustrations, vectors and other Adobe Stock assets.
The $500,000 Artist Development Fund is newsworthy in its own right, but it’s…
Canon Working On Global Shutter Camera and Quad-Pixel AF: Report
October 15, 2020
Though we’re still likely many months away from a finished product, Canon Rumors is reporting that in addition to working on a global shutter full-frame sensor, Canon filed a patent for a Quad-Pixel autofocus system.
Let’s first delve into the reports that a global…
Fujifilm Announces the X-S10: Affordable, Small, Capable
October 15, 2020
Fujifilm has announced the X-S10, a compact and lightweight mirrorless camera featuring a 26.1-megapixel X-Trans sensor and a newly-designed in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system. The X-S10 also sees a new command dial and overall design that differs from Fujifilm’s…
Fujifilm Announces Updated Fujinon XF10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens
October 15, 2020
Fujifilm has announced the 36th lens addition to its X Series digital camera system lineup in the Fujinon XF10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR lens, an update to the current lens of the same name, it features a couple notable design and usability updates.
While the optical design remains unchanged, the lens’ internal structure has been redesigned to make the focus and zoom rings slimmer, reducing the weight…
Whisper’s hearing aids use AI to boost speech and reduce noise
October 15, 2020
Whisper, a startup developing AI-powered hearing aids that self-tune over time, emerged from stealth today with $50 million. CEO Dwight Crow says the funds will be put toward the company’s go-to-market efforts as it ramps up production of its first product, the Whisper…
Google’s Smart Fill autocompletes Sheets columns using AI
October 15, 2020
In June, Google debuted Smart Fill, an AI-powered Google Sheets feature that automatically detects patterns, generates formulas, and autocompletes columns. Now, following a months-long beta, Smart Fill is today launching into general availability for all G Suite users.
Smart…
UC Berkeley AI researchers say they’ve created AI for autonomous vehicles driving in unseen, real-world landscapes that outperforms leading methods for delivery robots driving on sidewalks. Called LaND, for Learning to Navigate from Disengagements, the navigation system studies disengagement events, then predicts when disengagements will happen in the future. The approach is meant to provide…
The Xbox Series X was designed by people who believe in games
October 15, 2020
A month from now, gamers will begin getting their hands on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. And after a few weeks with the Xbox Series X, I’m ready to move on from the current generation of consoles. I can talk about my full experience with the console now, but my…
The RF 28-70mm f/2 L: Canon’s Bag of Primes
October 15, 2020
It’s heavy, expensive, does not have image stabilization, and is impractical for most photographers. It also happens to be one of the best zoom lenses ever made.
Held constant to the common onslaught of internet reviews, the prior sentence could easily summarize the Canon…
Fujifilm to improve X-T3 AF performance with new firmware, bringing it more in line with X-T4
October 15, 2020
In addition to announcing a camera, lens and more, Fujifilm has also revealed it will soon release a free firmware update for its X-T3 that will improve autofocus performance and more.
The firmware update will go live on October 28, according to Fujifilm’s press release. The improvements should see autofocus speeds more than double, taking focus times drop from 0.06 seconds to 0.02 seconds…
