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IPTC Updates Metadata Standards To Help the Blind ‘See’ Photos Online

The International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) has released a new version of its Photo Metadata standard that includes two new properties aimed at making photos more accessible to those with disabilities, such as the blind. The IPTC says that web accessibility is extremely important in the current digital age, and as the number of images added online increases daily, the gap widens…
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Nikon Z9 teaser #4: Zero blackout viewfinder, fast burst modes and another look at the 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 S lens

Nikon USA has released its fourth and final teaser in its ongoing series to promote its forthcoming Z9 mirrorless camera system. As we’ve seen with each of the three previous teasers, this one only hints at what we can expect rather than outright telling us. Nikon has also posted a countdown timer for its Z9 online launch event. In the 30-second video, we see a photographer with a Nikon…
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Photoshop Gets a Major Update: AI Selection, Neural Filters, and More

Adobe has announced a major feature release for Photoshop across platforms, ranging from enhancements on the main desktop app through new capabilities in the Photoshop Express smartphone app and the Chrome and Edge browser-based program. Photoshop Desktop Updates Using the Sensei AI machine models, Adobe has significantly improved the Object Selection Tool in Photoshop. Users can simply hover…
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Kodak Introduces a 10-Foot Tall Inflatable Projector Screen

Kodak has introduced a massive 10.3-foot tall, 14.5-foot wide “extra-large” inflatable projector screen that is designed for outdoor use. With this huge display space, it should be easy to share a photo slideshow with your neighbors — or neighborhood. Described as a “water-resistant behemoth,” the Kodak Extra Large Inflatable Screen is supposedly easy to set up, is resistant to tearing…
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