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What's one of the hardest things about using a hydration pack? Keeping its bladder clean, dry and mold-free between uses! That's where the DRYE device comes in, as it's a battery-powered fan designed specifically to dry hydration pack bladders.
Tags: Hydration, Camelbak, Kickstarter, Cleaning, drying systems
Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel and concrete, it still tends to be a bit weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about addressing that shortcoming, by strengthening wood with added iron.
Tags: Wood, Iron, Florida Atlantic University
Canon has announced an RF-mount version of its 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 low-cost full-frame tele zoom lens. Though there are no details yet of a US release.
The company says the Canon RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 is based on the existing DC-motor version of the EF-mount 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 III, dating from April 1999.
Like the quarter-of-a-century-old lens, the RF-mount version comprises 13 elements in 9 groups, and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.5m and a maximum magnification of 0.25x, delivered at the 300mm position.
It has 7 aperture blades, a 58mm filter thread at the front and accepts the same, optional. ET-60 lens hood.
At 146mm (5.75") long, the RF-mount version is 24mm longer than the EF-mount version which, not coincidentally, is the difference in flange-back distance between the two mounts. This extra length comes with a 27g increase in weight, taking the new version to 507g (1.11lb).
The lens will primarily be sold as part of a two-lens kit, giving an affordable way to add a lot of reach to Canon's RF-mount cameras.
No details of a US launch have been given, nor has it been explained why it's not being announced alongside other markets. Speculation that Canon USA might be waiting to see what level of tariffs threatened by the US government end up being imposed was met without comment.
The EF-mount version currently sells for $199 on its own or, when combined with a shoulder bag, adds $120 to the cost of the EOS T7 APS-C DSLR.
Press release:
Bring life even closer with the new RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 telephoto zoom lensLondon, UK, 29 April 2025 – Today, Canon announces the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, a lightweight, easy-to-use telephoto zoom lens that’s ideal for users starting out in nature and sports photography with an EOS R System camera.
With its amazing reach and flexible zoom range, the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 provides creative freedom when shooting photos and video of subjects you can’t physically get close to. Users can keep their distance to avoid disturbing wild animals and birds or zoom right into the action when photographing a sports event from the sidelines. The streamlined design lets users react quickly, with a large zoom ring requiring little more than a quarter of a turn to run through the entire zoom range.
At 300mm it’s possible to get as close as 1.5m to fill the frame with detail, making this lens a practical solution for portraits of animals and people. The long zoom and wide, seven-blade aperture ensure superb separation between a sharp subject and blurred background for a refined look.
This classic entry-level, full-frame 75-300mm lens can be used on any camera equipped with Canon’s advanced RF mount. Paired with an APS-C body such as the EOS R100, it delivers a more powerful 120-480mm effective reach to bring distant subjects even closer. Despite its extensive telephoto coverage, the lens weighs just 507g and is a compact 146.1mm in length when retracted. It’s one of the lightest lenses in its class and ready to go anywhere, from local sport matches to remote nature reserves.
The versatile range of focal lengths, affordable pricing and outstanding portability of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 ensure that everyone is able to extend their reach and take their passion further.
Key features of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6:
For more information about the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, please visit: https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/rf-75-300mm-f4-5-6/
Canon RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 specifications Principal specificationsLens typeZoom lensMax Format size35mm FFFocal length75–300 mmImage stabilizationNoLens mountCanon RF, Canon RF-SApertureMaximum apertureF4–5.6Minimum apertureF32–45Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades7OpticsElements13Groups9FocusMinimum focus1.50 m (59.06″)Maximum magnification0.25×AutofocusYesMotor typeMicromotorFull time manualNoFocus methodExtending frontDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight507 g (1.12 lb)Diameter71 mm (2.8″)Length146 mm (5.75″)MaterialsPlastic barrel, metal mountSealingNoColourBlackZoom methodRotary (extending)Power zoomNoZoom lockNoFilter thread58 mmHood product codeET-60Tripod collarNoOptional accessoriesSoft Case LP1019Onyx Boox has launched a color ePaper version of its 13.3-inch Tab X productivity slate, which can be used with the new stylus input or optioned with a keyboard case for a laptop-like experience.
Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: E-Ink, Tablet, Colors, Productivity
It may not be visible to the rest of the world, but there's a revolution going on in China right now that will almost certainly have repercussions for everyone.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
NASA and Boeing have effectively cancelled the X-66 Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept demonstrator aircraft. Officially described as a "pause," development of the thin-wing airplane is being halted in favor of ground-based testing.
A mainstay diabetes medication reduced pain and stiffness and improved function in overweight people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study has found. Effective pain reduction and improved mobility may mean that people with the condition can delay invasive knee replacement surgery.
Category: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: Osteoarthritis, Knee, Chronic pain, Analgesics, Monash University
Bugatti is known for going all in when it begins a project. The Tourbillon hypercar was no exception with its incredible ... well, everything. Bugatti went so far as to do away with its iconic quad-turbo W16 engine and built an entirely bespoke naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 fire-breather with the help of Cosworth.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Bugatti, Jacob & Co, Watches, Tourbillon
Billed as the world's slimmest hardshell rooftop tent (RTT), the all-new Aeroblade from Mars Adventure Gear looks to minimize impact on driving range and fuel economy while offering robust year-round protection at camp.
Tags: roof-top tent, Tent, Camping, Cybertruck
Unless you're some boring, unimaginative schmuck, chances are you've sometimes wondered what the world looks like from a tiny creature's point of view. Well, the Goby robot will show you, as you remotely control it via a simple online dashboard.
Category: Robotics, Technology
Tags: Kickstarter, Telepresence, Remote Control
"We will raise prices and are in the process of estimating the timing and amount of the increase," said Canon, when asked about the impact of tariffs in the US. The response came to questions from analysts at the company’s Q1 financials announcement, with it becoming the first major manufacturer to publically discuss the impact with its investors.
The company reduced its sales forecast for its camera business by ¥25.2BN ($177.4M) to ¥1,011BN ($7.1BN, a reduction of 2.4%), for the year, with the bulk of this reduction coming from changes in expected exchange rates. However, it also said it had accounted for some of the expected impacts of tariffs at a whole-company level, rather than on a per business group basis.
Overall, it said it expected to sell 3M ILCs in 2025, up 6% on last year, with the ¥1,011BN sales estimate still representing a 7.9% increase over 2024.
It says these forecasts are based on the assumption of a 10% tariff being imposed and the reduction of demand that would come from the necessary increase in US prices. The initial announcement called for a 24% tariff on Japanese imports, though the US government then announced a 90-day period at 10%, with negotiations ongoing.
"We produce more products in Japan than other companies"“We will have an advantage in the field of cameras,” compared with its rivals, it said: “as we produce more products in Japan than other companies.”
The US makes up around 25% of its camera business’s sales, but the company said that should be safe from the worst of the threatened tariffs, as all of its products made in China (which the US administration has said will be subject to 145% tariffs) are primarily sold to the Chinese domestic market.
It says it has “about one or two months’ worth” of inventory already in the US, meaning prices are not expected to increase immediately – tariffs are charged when the good is imported. “We estimate that the impact of tariffs will mainly occur from the latter half of the year,” it says. The company also says it's monitoring ongoing negotiations to determine how they might affect its supply chain and that it will adjust production if necessary, but that "no decision has been made at this point regarding the restructuring of the supply chain due to the impact of tariffs."
For now, Canon has assumed the impact will be localized to the US. “We assumed that there will be no impact on other regions,” is said. But: “if the tariff issue were to trigger a global recession, our assumptions will change.”
However, while the tariffs are likely to hit US consumers, they could have an unexpected benefit for customers in other markets. “There are products such as cameras that are on backorder,” it said: “and even if we cannot ship them to the U.S., we believe that we can ship those products to other regions.”
If you want to read more about how Canon is reacting to the tariffs, the subject is the main topic of discussion in the Q&A document it released alongside its earnings report.
There are times when a car is more of a vehicle than you need, but even a three-wheeled single-seat velomobile is just a little too … little. That's where the pedal-electric Acticycle comes in, with its four wheels, two seats, and top speed of up to 45 km/h (28 mph).
Category: Urban Transport, Transport
Tags: Velomobile, Pedal-assisted, Quadricycle
The German Society of Nature Photographers (GDT) revealed the winners and finalists of its annual Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Unlike its European Wildlife Photographer of the Year, open to all European residents, this competition is a members-only affair.
This year, 507 GDT members from 11 countries submitted over 8,000 images for consideration. Following a pre-selection process from a jury, members were allowed to vote for 10 images, each, across categories including Birds, Mammals, Landscapes and Other Animals.
Patience and persistence paid off for Konrad Wothe. He was declared the Overall Winner for his image "Dipper flying through waterfall." A vision spanning over two decades, Wothe credits advances in camera technology for finally making the shot a reality. He initially attempted to capture his vision on film. It took thousands of exposures and countless trips to the dipper's nesting site to get the desired result.
To learn more about Wothe's background, the jury and to view all of the selected images, from the present and past, make sure to visit the GDT's website.
Overall Winner: "Dipper flying through waterfall" by Konrad Wothe Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Konrad WotheImage description: White-throated dipper flying through waterfall.
Runner-up, Birds: "Common redstarts in meadow orchard" by Christian Höfs Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Christian HöfsImage description: Territorial fight between two male redstarts in the orchard in front of my house.
Finalist, Birds: "Courtship display" by Karsten Mosebach Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Karsten MosebachImage description: Puffin courtship display during the mating season in Newfoundland.
Category Winner, Mammals: "Chamois" by Radomir Jakubowski Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Radomir JakubowskiImage description: Chamois photographed through blades of dew-covered grass in the Vosges.
Runner-up, Mammals: "King of the Alps" by Karsten Mosebach Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Karsten MosebachImage description: An ibex silhouetted against a lake and the blue evening sky in the Alps.
Winner, Other Animals: "West coast dragon" by Dr. Gerald Haas Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Dr. Gerald HaasImage description: Wind and waves create striking patterns in the sand along the west coast of Fuerteventura. This dragonfly was a perfect eye-catcher.
Runner-up, Other Animals: "Weevil" by Torsten Christ Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Torsten ChristImage description: Unidentified weevil (Curculionidae) on the stem of a mushroom.
Finalist, Other Animals: "Spider disco" by Thomas Kirchen Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Thomas KirchenImage description: A beautiful rainbow of colours caused by the diffraction of sunlight on the fine, silken threads of a spider's web.
Winner, Plants and Fungi: "Stars above" by Paul Kornacker Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Paul KornackerImage description: Quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma) are native to southern Africa. This photo was taken in Namibia near Keetmanshoop.
Runner-up, Plants and Fungi: 'Carnivore' by Klaus Tamm Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Klaus TammImage description: I discovered this spoonleaf sundew in a bog in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Winner, Landscapes: "Deforestation" by Hanneke Van Camp Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Hanneke Van CampImage description: Even today, old-growth forests in Sweden are regularly cut down and replaced with commercial plantations. Undisturbed forests can harbour over 2000 species (many of which are endangered) and must be preserved at all costs.
Runner-up, Landscapes: "Radiance" by Thomas Froesch Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Thomas FroeschImage description: For just a brief moment, the sun broke through the dark clouds and illuminated a waterfall on the Faroe Islands.
Finalist, Landscapes: "Full-circle rainbow" by Peter Schwager Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Peter SchwagerImage description: Photographed during a doors off helicopter flight over Iceland's highlands at an altitude of approx. 300 metres - a rare spectacle.
Winner, Nature's Studio: "Abstraction" by Katja Manski Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Katja ManskiImage description: Long-exposure photography unifies the movements of the waves, reeds and camera into an abstract image (Bornholm).
Winner, Special Category, Both eerie and beautiful - Germany's mires: "Misty morning" by Andreas Volz Copyright: © GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, Andreas VolzImage description: Spider webs in Kochelmoos.
British tech brand Nothing only recently announced the Phone 3a and 3a Pro, but it is already back again. This time, it's releasing the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Nothing launched its CMF sub-brand less than a year ago, so this offering marks the start of year two for the new brand. The Phone 2 Pro packs some impressive specs for its affordable price, making it stand out from other phones in this price range.
The camera array on the CMF Phone 2 Pro is very similar to the more expensive Nothing Phone 3a.
Image: Nothing
The CMF Phone 2 Pro's camera array looks very similar to the Nothing Phone 3a, which was already very excellent for its price. The new CMF phone is even more affordable, and seeing these specs on a sub $300 phone is exciting. Most impressive is that the CMF Phone 2 Pro features a dedicated telephoto camera. That's essentially unheard of at this price range, and it's a 50MP telephoto camera to boot.
The 50MP main camera with its Type 1/1.57 (8.16 x 6.12mm) sensor is the exact same as the one used in the Nothing Phone 3a. However, wide-angle fans may be a little disappointed, as that seems to be far less considered here. The Phone 2 Pro features a dedicated ultra-wide with a 15mm equivalent focal length, though it's only 8MP. There's also a 16MP selfie camera.
There are two detachable lenses for the CMF Phone 2 Pro, along with other accessories.
Image: Nothing
Another unique photo-related feature of the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the option to use detachable lenses. The company announced two options: a fisheye and a macro lens. While there are accessory companies making detachable smartphone lenses, we don't often see those provided by the phone maker itself. These are a separate purchase, with each lens priced at €35/£35 (it isn't clear if the lenses will be available in the US, as no US pricing was provided).
The CMF Phone 2 Pro uses Nothing's TrueLens Engine 3 for imaging processing. Nothing said that this algorithm has been optimized over 1000 scenarios to provide enhanced image quality and true-to-life results, no matter the situation. The phone also offers camera presets, so you can quickly switch settings without navigating deep menus.
Beyond the camera, there are some additional standout features with the CMF Phone 2 Pro. The team behind Nothing launched CMF because they felt things had grown boring, lazy and predictable in the mid-range market and wanted to shake things up. The CMF Phone 1 was a highly customizable phone that encouraged people to make it their own, which was unique. The CMF Phone 2 Pro continues that tradition.
Image: NothingThe CMF Phone 2 Pro retains the modular design of the Phone 1. It allows you to screw on accessories or use the magnetic universal cover for attaching accessories like a phone stand or wallet. It also released the CAD file of the universal cover last week, so the community can create their own 3D-printed designs for the device. The keynote presentation for the Phone 2 Pro showed off a range of creative Phone 1 cases, including some with Lego backs, so there are many opportunities to customize the case.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in four colors.
Image: Nothing
The CMF Phone 2 Pro is available for pre-order now and will be available for purchase on May 6 in two configurations: 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. It is priced at €259/£219 and €289/£249, respectively. In the US, only the larger storage version is available under the company's Beta program for $249.
Press release:
CMF by Nothing Launches CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus and Buds 2aNothing’s sub-brand unveils its second-generation smartphone alongside a trio of earbuds
London, UK - April 28, 2025 – CMF, the sub-brand of London-based technology company Nothing, has today announced four new products - CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus and Buds 2a.
CMF Phone 2 Pro
With segment-leading performance, a pro-level four-camera system, a wonderfully bright display, and a premium design, CMF Phone 2 Pro is the ultimate daily smartphone. Unique, powerful and fun, CMF Phone 2 Pro is primed for capturing life's moments with a joyful, forward-looking beat and refined design.
The slimmest and lightest smartphone Nothing has ever designed. At 7.8 mm, weighing just 185 g, CMF Phone 2 Pro is nearly weightless - 5% thinner than CMF Phone 1. It comes in an elegant body with an aluminum camera surround – evolved from the first-generation design – and features stainless steel screws for an authentic Nothing feel that unveils the craft behind it. Plus, increased water durability with IP54 - CMF Phone 1 was IP52.
CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in four colours: White, Black, Orange and Light Green. Black and Light Green are crafted with a glass-like back that mimics a frosted glass texture and is bordered with a metallic frame. Refined and minimalist, White is worked with a panelled sandstone finish at the back with an authentic feel and haptics. Orange has a metallic sheen and is the boldest option of all. When designing, we’ve taken care to lend the different iterations a more sophisticated quality, in a considered step up from
CMF Phone 1.
CMF Phone 2 Pro features an advanced four-camera system, complete with a 50 MP main camera with the largest sensor size in its class and capturing 64% more light than CMF Phone 1. For faraway scenes, the powerful telephoto lens uses 6 stacked lenses to digitally zoom onto your subject 20x - the only smartphone with telephoto sensor in this segment. To wrap it up, the 8 MP ultra-wide camera provides an expansive field of view, perfect for everything from landscapes to skylines, while the 16 MP front camera is ready to snap your sharpest selfies.
Now in its 6th generation, the newly upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G processor packs an 8-core CPU that clocks in speeds of up to 2.5 GHz – ready to live up to the demands of heavy multi-taskers. For cutting-edge performance, with 10% quicker processing and a 5% improvement in graphics when compared to CMF Phone 1. Co-engineered with the state-of-the-art TSMC 4 nm process technology for game-changing power efficiency.
With a 5000 mAh battery that lasts nearly one hour longer than Phone 1, CMF Phone 2 Pro effortlessly powers through two days of use on a single full charge.
Wonderfully bright, highly responsive and the largest display to date in the CMF range and best-in-class in its category. Featuring a 6.77" FHD+ flexible AMOLED display that delivers a stunning 1.07 billion hues – nearly 1 billion more colours than CMF Phone 1. HDR photography takes colouration and vibrancy up a level, while Ultra HDR captures enhance the brightness of highlights by 6 to 8 times, increasing peak brightness to 3000 nits – a 50% higher peak brightness than that of CMF Phone 1.
Switch seamlessly between to-do’s and fun with a 1000 Hz touch sampling rate – a 316% uptake compared CMF Phone 1 – and a 120 Hz Adaptive refresh rate CMF Phone 2 Pro retains modularity with three new accessories including Universal Cover, Interchangeable Lenses (Fisheye and Macro), and Wallet/Stand. A key upgrade from CMF Phone 1, is that the second-generation smartphone supports contactless payments with NFC.
CMF Audio
The CMF Buds 2025 lineup ranges across multiple price points making it accessible to all. From everyday audio needs to immersive sessions and personalised sound, there is a pair of CMF Buds for every need and music profile. Each model balances performance, design, and gives users more control over their listening experience.
CMF Buds 2
Buds 2 is a versatile companion for the everyday, balancing sound, comfort and smart features. Complete with Dirac OpteoTM tuning, 48dB hybrid ANC and Spatial Audio Effect, it refines the listening experience, bringing clearer, more dynamic sound.
CMF Buds 2 Plus Buds 2 Plus is built for those who demand more, delivering a next-level audio experience. It’s equipped with Hi-Res LDAC, hearing compensation and full EQ customisation for a rich, balanced sound tailored to your unique hearing profile.
CMF Buds 2a
Buds 2a is the go-to entry-level option, here to deliver clear sound to all. Encased in a lightweight design, it provides essential, high-quality audio with 42dB ANC, a 12.4 mm bio-fibre driver and deep bass for all-day listening.
All products will be available to purchase from nothing.tech and retail partners. Pre-orders open today, April 28, with open sales commencing on May 6.
Pricing and Availability
CMF Phone 2 Pro is available in two models:
CMF Phone 2 Pro accessories:
CMF Buds 2 - £39 / ₹2,699 / €49 / $59
CMF Buds 2 Plus - £49 / ₹3,299 / €59 / $69
CMF Buds 2a - £29 / ₹2,199 / €39 / $49
All products will be available to purchase from nothing.tech and retail partners. Pre-orders open today, April 28, with open sales commencing on May 6.
Last week, Adobe announced that it's opening up the beta for its Content Authenticity app, which launched in private beta last year. This means more people will be able to access the tool's features, which let you add secure metadata to an image claiming that you own it and add a flag asking AI companies not to use it to train their models.
That should be a good thing. But the current implementation could threaten to muddy the waters about what images are authentic and what aren't even further, which is the exact problem the tool was made to solve.
If you're not familiar with the Adobe Content Authenticity app (and don't want to read the in-depth piece we wrote about it when it was launched), here's a quick summary: it's built around the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) Content Credentials system. It lets you add a cryptographically signed piece of metadata that says you made the image. It can also link to social profiles on sites like Instagram, Behance, and, now, LinkedIn. A link to that metadata is also added as an invisible watermark into the image, so it should be retrievable even if someone screenshots it or strips its metadata.
Let's do a quick compare and contrast, though. On the left is what those self-signed credentials look like when viewed in Adobe's inspector, and on the right is what they look like when they come from a camera that bakes Content Credentials into the images it captures. You can interact with the inspector using the source links.
Self-signed credentials (source) Credentials baked into an image at time of capture (source)If you're paying attention, it's easy to spot the differences. But if you've only seen the first one, the UI doesn't make it clear at all that there's no information on how the image was made. Was it generated with an AI that doesn't apply a watermark or add credentials of its own? Did a human artist spend painstaking hours putting it together? The tool has no idea, but the badge would look the same either way.
Now imagine it wasn't an illustration but a photorealistic image. While the UI doesn't show all the details that it does for a photo that's had credentials since the shutter was taken, it's also not really clear that those are missing. Visually, the tool gives as much credence to a picture that's as verifiably real as it can be as it does to an image that could've come from anywhere.
There's nothing that says the only thing someone's done is upload a JPG or PNG to the toolIt's also a problem of language. If you're inspecting a self-signed image, there's nothing that tells you that the only thing someone's done is upload a JPG or PNG to the tool and check a box to promise that they're the one who owns it. It uses squishy language like "information shared by people involved in making this content" because it has to; there's no way to verify that, not that you'd get that impression if you weren't reading it with a cynical eye.
The inspection part of the tool can show what changes were made to an image, provided that information is included in the Content Credentials.
Screenshot: Mitchell Clark
The worst part is that there are good bones here. While only a handful of cameras generate Content Credentials at time of capture*, tools like Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw can add metadata of their own, building something akin to a chain of custody. The inspector can show what edits you've applied to an image if you've used Adobe's AI tools at any point and even show if you've composited multiple images together. It should be crystal clear at a glance that images with those credentials are more trustworthy than self-signed ones.
* - And of those, the majority lock the feature behind a license only given out to news agencies and other commercial operations
It is worth noting that Adobe is only one piece of the puzzle – other software developers can implement support for inspecting Content Credentials and make the difference between the types of credentials clearer. Maybe there could be a color-coding system to differentiate credentials that came from a camera versus ones from editing software and tools like Adobe Content Authenticity.
Also, none of this is to say that the self-signing process shouldn't exist because there are good reasons to use it. For example, suppose you have an image with that chain of credentials we talked about. You could use the Adobe Content Authenticity app to watermark it and link it to your socials so you get credit for it; the tool is smart enough to add things on top of existing Content Credentials. Illustrators could also use it to slightly raise the chances that their work will get credited.
Adobe Content Authenticity also lets you add a tag requesting that companies not use your image when building their Generative AI models. While many people would like a way to keep their work from contributing to AI tools, it's worth noting this isn't a silver bullet. Adobe's support documentation explicitly calls the flag a "request," and the legal framework around AI training is still in flux, so few enforcement mechanisms around opt-out requests like this exist.
Screenshot: AdobeIn a blog post, Adobe says it's "working closely with policymakers and industry partners to establish effective, creator-friendly opt-out mechanisms powered by Content Credentials." However, it appears to be early days. The company's documentation says the preference is currently respected by its in-house AI image generator, FireFly, and that a company called Spawning is working on supporting it. Spawning runs what it calls a "Do Not Train registry," which – in theory – lets you submit your work to a single place, which will let several companies know that you don't want it used for their training. Spawning's site currently says that Hugging Face and Stability AI (creators of Stable Diffusion) have "agreed to honor the Do Not Train registry."
It's unclear whether other companies like Google or MidJourney have or are building mechanisms to respect preferences like the ones embedded in Content Credentials. When we asked OpenAI, we were told nothing to share at this time. We've also reached out to Google and MidJourney and will update this article if we hear back.
While it's clear that I think there's work to be done on this app, it does seem like Adobe is willing to improve it. The public beta comes with new features, such as the ability to bulk-add credentials and preferences to up to 50 JPGs or PNGs at a time. Adobe says it'll soon support larger files and more file types and that it's working on integrating the app into programs like Photoshop and Lightroom. Again, though, that's arguably only useful if the inspection tool makes it clear how much stock you should put in those generated credentials or if AI companies writ large start respecting your do-not-train preferences.
You can join the waitlist for the Adobe Content Authenticity beta for free on the company's website. It requires an Adobe account but not a Creative Cloud subscription and works with any JPGs and PNGs, not just ones produced by Adobe apps.
Read our interview with Adobe's senior Content Authenticity Initiative director
Getty Images staff photographer Elsa Garrison is a legend in the sports world, so much so that she's generally known simply by her first name. We previously shared a conversation with Elsa, who provided some insight into her background, career and what it was like being the only female on the sidelines for many events. This video, however, shares a different, more gear- and process-focused perspective.
The video is three years old, so some of Elsa's gear may have changed since then. But it still provides interesting insight into a pro sports photographer's kit and mindset. In the video, Elsa chats about her range of lenses and which ones she uses for different situations. She uses two to three bodies per event, or more if using a remote setup. At the time, her bodies of choice were the Canon EOS R3 and 1D X Mark III, and she touches on the benefits and downfalls of both DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Seeing someone of her level using a lens adapter is also a good reminder that you don't need the newest gear to create amazing work.
Elsa also talks through some of her favorite photos, giving more insight into how she created them. It's always fun to see experts in their respective fields talk about their process, and this video is no different.
Back in January, Samsung gave CES attendees a first look at what was claimed to be the "world's most compact triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector and touch interaction device." The Premiere 5 has now launched in the company's home turf.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Samsung, Projectors, HD, Touch-enabled
From tiny houses to apartment buildings, art galleries and more, architects never seem to tire of experimenting with shipping containers. This neat example of the metal boxes' versatility consists of three heavily customized containers which create a spacious home with multiple outdoor areas.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, shipping containers, House, Home
Two groups that are particularly prone to social isolation – older adults and international students – felt much less lonely when they engaged in pet-focused activities, according to a new study. The cost-effective approach also boosted health and well-being.
Category: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Loneliness, Social isolation, Well-being, Health, Monash University
We all know the many health effects that a diet high in saturated fat and refined sugar has on our bodies. Now, in the first study of its kind on humans, scientists find that it appears to also negatively impact a specific part of our brains.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: University of Sydney, Brain, Memory, Neuroscience, Diet, Sugar, Nutrition, Cognitive functioning
