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Forensic Experts Used Photos and Videos From Social Media to Reconstruct Beirut Explosion

On August 4, an explostion rocked the city of Beirut, killing over 200 and injuring more than 6,500. In order to reconstruct exactly what happened, forensics researchers were able to piece together the event using photos and videos uploaded to social media. Forensic Architecture was invited by the Egyptian online journal Mada Masr to review the available open-source information that included…
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Tokina Launches 23mm f/1.4 and 33mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X Cameras

Kenko Tokina has announced two new lenses for the Fujifilm X system: the atx-m 23mm f/1.4 X and the atx-m 33mm f/1.4 X. The 23mm has an approximate field of view of 35mm on a full-frame sensor, while likewise, the 33mm translates approximately to 50mm. Tokina says that both lenses are designed to be the first lenses that someone new to Fujifilm would want to start with if they were looking for…
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Tokina Unveils 17-35mm f/4 for Nikon F and Canon EF

While some might not find this announcement as exciting as a new mirrorless lens, Tokina has unveiled the atx-i 17-35mm f/4 full-frame lens for Canon EF and Nikon F DSLRs. The company says the lens is designed for full-frame cameras and is made to provide a flexible…
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Kodak to Release ’70s-Inspired Metal Film Cases in Six Colors

A new product bearing the Kodak name seems to ask, “If you’re shooting film, why not immerse yourself in the experience?” The company is releasing metal film canisters commonly used in the 1970s brand new for 2020. Groovy. Retopro is a brand licensee of Eastman Kodak Company and has emblazoned the iconic photography brand’s logo on metal canisters designed to hold film rolls. The body is…
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DIY Camera Uses Machine Learning to Audibly Tell You What it Sees

Adafruit Industries has created a machine learning camera built with the Raspberry Pi that can identify objects extremely quickly and audibly tell you what it sees. The group has listed all the necessary parts you need to build the device at home. The camera is based on Adafruit’s BrainCraft HAT add-on for the Raspberry Pi 4, and uses TensorFlow Lite object recognition software to be able to…
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