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In case you thought there was real competition in Big AI Steven Levy says there is only one AI company. He calls it The Blob. S****iri will use Gemini? That's what it says here. Also, for reasons I don't know, the word "Siri" in the subhead above is typed exactly that way, yet t…

Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A9 III: Which is the Best Camera for Professionals?

Nikon and Sony cameras have never seen eye to eye. For instance, as our reviewer, Alberto Lima, succinctly said in his latest op-ed about being a Nikon fanboy: "We’ve been running neck and neck long before Sony stripped Minolta for parts (may the camera gods rest their souls…

Kodak Film Reto Quietly Announces a New Film Camera

RETO Production, which has licensed the title of Eastman Kodak Company, has been creating newer, budget-friendly cameras today. The company recently launched Kodak Pretty, a pretty key chain 110 camera that has been quite popular. And now, the company has just announced a new de…

The Best Lenses for Professional Photographers in 2025

As the year comes to a close, we have decided to take a look at a few lenses that have left a lasting impression on us this year. This includes offerings from both first- and third-party lens makers, which gives photographers plenty of room to experiment. If you are a profession…

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This Week in the IndieWeb

November 14-21, 2025 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Homebrew Website Club - Düsseldorf/Germany Thursday, November 20 at 6:00pm DÜSSELDORF, Nordrhein-Westfalen: Xafé im KAP1 BibliothekscaféHomebrew Website Club (HWC) Düsseldorf is an in-person meeting for e…

Knokke by Soke Looks Super Exciting For Analog Photographers

There are some photography tools that you want to get out of your way, and then there are others that you want to keep using and admiring. Knokke appears to firmly belong to the latter group. It resembles something milled for a watchmaker’s bench or a sound engineer’s rack,…

5 Best Lenses From 2010 That We Still Love

Old lenses are quite useful even on newer cameras. One of the reasons that they continue to be quite promising is that they offer value and image quality. For those beginning photography for the first time, these lenses hold a lot of promise for your immediate needs. All you nee…

The Best Laowa Lenses Under $600 for Gen Z Users

Third-party lens makers, such as Venus Optics' Laowa, have created affordable lenses that are perfect for many young creators. If you are someone who has just begun your journey but needs lenses that can meet your varying needs, then we have a few options for you. Typically, fro…

The Coolest Compact Cameras You Can Find Under $400 for Gen Z

Compact cameras experienced a slow but explosive resurgence in the photo industry. With about two years of this trend taking over the industry, we take a look back at some iconic models from multiple brands that continue to hold candle even today. If you are someone who is keen…

Linklings

Hiss After AM Cuts, Tesla Dropping FM Radio From Entry Level Models. I want one Companion Intelligence looks very close to what I've been calling for here. What's the opposite? Darius Van Arman has a lot to say about market concentration. (For reasons I can't grok, the long hea…

The Best Prime Lenses from Tamron You Can Find Under $500

Third-party Japanese lens makers have earned their spot in the lens market. Companies such as Tamron have been trying to offer a valuable service to photographers while ensuring they achieve the best image quality. If you're looking for a second lens or a budget-friendly option,…

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Daniel Barkhuff has a serious one-liner bio ("Husband, Dad, Emergency Medicine physician, Veteran") and speaks with earned authority from all of them, especially the last two. His latest, On Living Memory, reminds me of two dads. One is my father, who re-enlisted in 1944 at ag…

Photographers: This is Better Than a Warranty

Hey pros! Listen up! Our photography insurance program is designed to be there when photographers really need it! We’re giving you more than the competition can in different ways! Here’s a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn’t necessarily cover wha…