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Frogmarch I am not calendar-blind, but I am disabled around dates. I frequently get today's date wrong, and dates for future stuff tend not to stick in my mind—or I have them wrong. But I am accurate about days of the week. So I know today is Tuesday. I also know Tuesday is Pr…

Is Canon Preparing One of the Biggest Changes to Its PowerShot lineup?

Compact cameras are back in demand. A quick Google search will showcase some of the most trending cameras, which often are compact models. With Canon being one of the most desired brands in such a case, it often leads one to wonder what the future holds for the company's future.…

The 100 Greatest Bird Names of All Time , including...

The 100 Greatest Bird Names of All Time, including Inaccessible Island Rail, Macaroni Penguin, Morepork, Chocolate Boobook, Dickcissel, Carunculated Caracara, and Resplendent Quetzal.

The Best Thing About The Satanic Panic . “There’s...

The Best Thing About The Satanic Panic. “There’s a phenomenon called the rhyme-as-reason effect that says people are more likely to believe something is true if it rhymes.”

JS Crossword . “This crossword uses some...

JS Crossword. “This crossword uses some lesser-known and cursed JS features, so I’d recommend it for people already somewhat familiar with JavaScript.” Diabolical.

Daft Punk, Medieval-Style

Watch and listen to bardcore trio Courseval play a cover version of Daft Punk’s Veridis Quo, a track from Discovery. This is lovely. And a banger. Courseval have covered other popular music in medieval style, including Rihanna’s Umbrella, Take On Me by A-Ha, Bad Romance…

Camp Snap 2 Review: They Did the Right Thing

It brings me immense joy to know that Camp Snap has been so successful with what they've built that the brand has a new iteration of the camera that made them famous. Years ago, I was one of the first journalists to review the original Camp Snap and hop onto the idea that camera…

Frozen To -22 Degrees, BYD’s New EV Just Charged To 97%...

Frozen To -22 Degrees, BYD’s New EV Just Charged To 97% In Only 12 Minutes. This is genuinely impressive — charging and driving an EV in subzero winter weather is just brutal (ask me how I know).

They’re doing a film adaptation of Tomorrow, and...

They’re doing a film adaptation of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Daisy Edgar-Jones will play Sadie (perfect choice) and the director is Oscar-winner Siân Heder (Coda).

The Birds of Palestine

Illustrator John Rooney has teamed up with the Middle East Children’s Alliance to produce and sell this Birds of Palestine print. Rooney on Instagram: “All profits will be going towards providing emergency assistance to children and families in what is still a dire situat…

The Camera Industry’s Recovery Is Real, CIPA Data Reveals

The camera industry has seen some challenges over the last few years. From mirrorless race to the pandemic to the ongoing wars, there are various factors affecting the growth of the current market. While everything appears a bit blue, it is not really the case anymore. In a new…

TIL that Andreessen Horowitz owns/runs the NYC Tech Week...

TIL that Andreessen Horowitz owns/runs the NYC Tech Week event. Among other things, A16Z made Daniel Penny a partner in the firm despite no investing experience after he killed a homeless Black man on the NYC subway.

If You Take the Weasel Job Then You Must Be the Weasel ....

If You Take the Weasel Job Then You Must Be the Weasel. “Bilton reveals himself as a goon, a soft-peddler, a PR man, an obfuscator; the opposite of everything that 60 Minutes is supposed to be”.

Re the Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia case : the company...

Re the Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia case: the company should sponsor her environmental efforts and part of that is a trademark agreement where each side compromises a little bit; Pattie can keep doing her thing and Patagonia is seen as an ally again.

Canon RF 7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Review:

If you’ve been wanting the return of a fisheye lens for Canon, then the Canon RF 7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L is really the best option that you’ve got. If you’re here and clicked this review, then you know exactly what you’re here for. Thankfully, after long requests, they’re a…

Lenses are Far More Important Than a Camera: True or False?

For professionals reading this blog, the importance of lenses is old hat. However, for casual users who are considering getting their first DSLR, they might not understand just how vital having the right lenses is for shooting. A good lens means everything in getting the right s…

The Phoblographer is Hiring Humans: News Writer Positions

In 2026, The Phoblographer is doing something that might seem odd for a lot of publications. We're hiring humans. Specifically this time, we're looking for technical news writers in China. And we've got a lot of reasons for this. If you're looking for a part-time gig with a soli…

Why Wildfire Experts Are So Worried About This Year’s...

Why Wildfire Experts Are So Worried About This Year’s Fire Season. “Key environmental indicators show that the nation is a tinderbox, gripped by widespread drought and with a light snowpack in the mountains.”

Picture at an exhibition

I few weeks back, I got an email with the subject line, Screenshot in an Exhibition: I am currently developing an exhibition celebrating the thriving folk musics of these islands for the Royal College of Music Museum and one of the showcases looks at the Sharing of folk music…

The 4 Best Cameras with Fantastic LCDs

A good camera not only delivers fantastic images, but also has great designs. For most photographers, the look and feel is not the only thing they care about; they also want to get the best display that money can find. After all, in some environments, a display is all that you n…

Will Canon Revive its Iconic EF for Mirrorless Mount?

Canon has some wonderful cameras and lenses in its portfolio. The company has single-handedly introduced iconic series, ranging from the Canon 5D to the iconic 85mm f1.2 L. With their recent shift to mirrorless mount, the company is continuing to expand its horizons with newer l…

I’ve probably featured this before but always worth...

I’ve probably featured this before but always worth a re-up: “A Books Unbanned library card gives teens across the United States free digital access to ebooks and digital resources, including banned and challenged books — no matter where they live.”

Star Wars Influences: Dam Busters

The original Star Wars movie was a mashup. George Lucas and his collaborators pulled from everywhere: westerns, samurai movies, Flash Gordon, and a 1955 war film called The Dam Busters. This video shows just how closely the attack on the Death Star mirrors a scene from The Da…

“Hackers say that they used Meta’s AI support...

“Hackers say that they used Meta’s AI support chatbot to break into a host of high-profile Instagram profiles by asking the support bot to change the email address associated with the target account.” And the bot just went ahead and did it.

In Post-War Japan, the US Used Quiz Culture to Help...

In Post-War Japan, the US Used Quiz Culture to Help Democratize the Country. TV quiz shows “normalized participation, merit-based competition, and equal opportunity — values that contrasted sharply with the hierarchical structures [of] prewar Japan”.

Meet the Ukrainian Stunt Pilot Who Shoots Down Russian Drones

Timur Fatkullin is a Ukrainian flying ace who uses his acrobatic flying skills honed before the war to shoot down Russian drones. When I fly close to the target, I can’t engage because there’s houses or infrastructure underneath. So we keep flying, keeping it in the sea…

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Will Canon Launch New “Never Before Seen” RF Lenses in August?

Canon has some fantastic lenses in its portfolio. From 85mm f1.2 to RF 135mm f1.8 L, each lens has something unique for users. Since the RF lineup is relatively new, Canon is keen on building a strong portfolio. Per a new report, Canon users will get new options to work with. Ha…

Power Lines: Maps That Shaped the Way We See the World ....

Power Lines: Maps That Shaped the Way We See the World. “A collection of the greatest political maps in history and how these images have an unmatched power to influence our thinking — and our world.”

“ Serena Williams has announced her sensational...

“Serena Williams has announced her sensational return to professional tennis at 44 years old next week at the Queen’s Club in London.” Yessss.

The Illuminated Windows of NYC

For his project Windows, Dave Krugman took photos of hundreds of NYC apartment windows at night and stitched them together into ever-shifting typologies. What’s going on in each of those apartments? Tags: Dave Krugman · NYC · photography

Nikon Lost 86 Billion Yen. Can it Survive?

Nikon has recently seen a loss of 86 billion yen as of March 2026. Considered to be the worst annual year for the company in its history, the total operating profit has been a negative 112.4 billion yen. These numbers have been alarming, and it has lead the company to think of a…

Legendary film editor Marcia Lucas died last week ....

Legendary film editor Marcia Lucas died last week. Lucas edited Star Wars (won an Oscar for it), Taxi Driver, Return of the Jedi, and American Graffiti. It was Marcia that suggested to George Lucas that Darth Vader kill Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Roost is a messaging app where messages aren’t...

Roost is a messaging app where messages aren’t instant; they travel between users at the speed of whichever bird they use to send it. Note sending is limited by the # of birds in your rookery…if they’re all out, you have to wait until one returns.

Could This Camera Trend Bring Back the CCD Sensor?

When it comes to choosing cameras, there are a handful of models that do better than others. For instance, older Sony or Canon full frame cameras have retained their value quite well over the years. Young photographers have often looked at such models as their next best purchasi…