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Form following function is a pretty important principle in architecture, but few buildings lean into the idea quite as hard as the Gambit Office, by KWK Promes. Designed for a pipe distribution company, the building appears to be almost totally made from metal pipes.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Office, Aluminum, Building Facades
If you're among the half of US adults who have tried to lose weight in the last 12 months, you'll be aware of how enthusiasm wanes once you hit the difficult "plateau" that feels like everything grinds to a halt. But new research shows that this is merely an adjustment period on the journey, and success lies in how you move past it.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: CSIRO, Weight Loss, Obesity, Fat cells, Diet, Psychology
A benzodiazepine seeping into waterways is causing young Atlantic salmon to behave strangely, with fish in the wild migrating more rapidly and taking more risks on their journey from river to ocean. It even seems to be messing with their social dynamics.
Tags: Griffith University, Deakin University, Monash University, Sweden, Drugs, Pollution, Marine Biology, Fish, Environmental
Around this time last year, New Jersey's Velotric announced the waterproof Fold 1, a folding ebike "built for adventurers and urban commuters alike." Now the company has added a more capable Plus model to its catalog.
Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Foldable bike, Folding
What started as an attempt to shift the creative landscape is now a thriving ecosystem of photographers, filmmakers and storytellers. We spoke with a few people who have participated in Sony's women-centered initiative, Alpha Female+, about how it's become a source of connection, mentorship and validation for them and thousands of other artists.
Founded in 2018, the Alpha Female+ community was Sony's response to a long-standing issue: the underrepresentation of women and marginalized voices in photography and filmmaking. What began as a Creator-in-Residence grant for five artists has grown into an international community with over 16,000 active members in its Facebook group alone.
"We wanted to do our part in making our world a more equitable place," said Michaela Ion, the program's creator, who has spent nearly two decades at Sony in various entrepreneurial-type roles. "The only way we will succeed in ensuring all voices are represented is if we support each other in that endeavor."
At the heart of the community is the weekly micro-grant program, which offers small cash prizes to creators who submit work around rotating themes. It's more than a contest, though. It's a springboard for confidence, collaboration and connection.
"My voice matters"The recognition went beyond financial reward for Allegra Hutton, a recent micro-grant recipient who was also nominated for Sony's Creator of the Year award. "Winning a micro-grant from Alpha Female is such an incredible honor. More than that, it feels like a deep validation that my work has meaning," she explains. "As artists, we pour so much of ourselves into what we create, hoping it resonates with someone. This recognition reminds me that my voice matters."
"Put me underwater, and the 14mm F1.8 GM is my new fave (it's also pretty stellar for astro)." This was one of Allegra's two micro-grant winners.
Copyright: © Allegra Hutton, all rights reserved
A conservation photographer, Hutton uses her talents to spotlight environmental issues and inspire climate action. Her images capture devastation as well as hope. While the emotional weight of her subject matter can be heavy, the community helps lighten the load.
"There are days when I think about the wildlife that has died, the ice melting, the wildfires, the plastic. These thoughts get loud," she states. "But I remind myself that this climate anxiety is what drives me. It shows that I care."
A place to grow togetherIn photographer Lisa Wolfe's opinion, the Alpha Female+ community offers inspiration and a blueprint for creative momentum. "Sometimes I need an external prompt to get going again. These weekly themes give me just enough structure to stay active," she explains. "The community isn't about competition. It's about encouragement."
Lisa's image of Arches National Park with the Milky Way won a micro-grant several years ago.
Copyright: © Lisa Wolfe, all rights reserved
Wolfe, whose work blends documentary and fine art, finds deep value in seeing how other photographers interpret the same theme. "You'll see ten wildly different responses to the same prompt. That pushes you to think in new ways or try a technique you've been avoiding. It becomes less about perfect work and more about consistent creative practice."
"People genuinely want to help each other grow, and that's rare online."She also praised the group's openness and generosity. "There's a culture of feedback, but it's never harsh or performative. People genuinely want to help each other grow, and that's rare online."
It's more than the gearMany creators initially chose Sony for its technology; however, they stay for the people. "I'll stay a Sony user forever because of the community," Hutton says. "There's something so special about finding a group of like-minded creatives who inspire, support and genuinely root for each other."
Hutton's favorite lens for shooting topside wildlife is Sony's 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS.
Copyright: © Allegra Hutton, all rights reserved
Wolfe echoed her sentiment. "Creating in isolation is exhausting. This community reminds me that I'm not doing this alone. And that reminder can be the difference between creative burnout and finding your next idea."
A culture of showing upThe Alpha Female+ group is designed to encourage participation at every stage of an artist's journey. The community organizes everything from meetups and mentorship programs to year-long creative challenges and the Alpha Female+ Creator of the Year Award.
"We're constantly blown away by the work that's shared in the group," Ion said. "The talent is so vast, and the intentionality of the stories is humbling and impressive." But talent alone doesn't win grants or build connections. Showing up does. "The most successful creators we see are the ones who participate regularly. Even if their early entries aren't perfect, they grow. They get better. And they become more confident in their voice."
Her three core principles for creators hoping to grow within the community are to keep showing up, push past self-doubt and actively engage with others. "The best, most successful communities focus on giving. That shows in how we uplift each other and how we give ourselves the opportunity to create."
Wrapping it upSony's Alpha Female+ Creator of the Year Award is accepting votes until Tuesday, April 29th. The Alpha Female+ community is free to join on Facebook.
With a name like the Ultimate, you'd expect this latest tiny house by Escape to offer something extraordinary, and thankfully it doesn't disappoint. It's the firm's largest model to date and provides a seriously spacious interior layout that offers a massive 720 sq ft (almost 67 sq m) of floorspace.
Category: Tiny Houses, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
A new study has set off alarm bells, attributing the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – scans to around 5% of new cancer diagnoses annually. Since 2007, this imaging technology has seen a 30% rise in use in the US.
Category: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: University of California San Francisco, CT scan, Radiation, Diagnostic devices, Medical Imaging, Cancer, Diagnostic tools
A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed a subtle yet significant phenomenon beneath the North American continent; its ancient bedrock is slowly dripping into the Earth’s mantle. This dripping has created a funnel-like structure concentrated over the Midwest of the United States, horizontally pulling the ancient rocks before they sink.
Category: Science
Tags: Geology, University of Texas, Earth
Northrop Grumman has written a new line in the history books, the company's Mission Extension Vehicle 1 (MEV-1) executing the first undocking of two commercial satellites in geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) – heralding a new age of commercial space operations.
Tags: Satellite, Northrop Grumman, Commercial
On-again, off-again tariffs by the US government could have a heavy impact on many industries. Not the least of which is automotive. But it might be a surprise to find out which are the most American-made.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Production, Cars, Electric Vehicles
It's been a busy week here at the DPReview offices, but we've still been able to comb through the accessory releases to find some new and interesting products. We'll be taking a look at an upgraded digital picture frame, some new flashes and more. But first, as always, the deals!
Sales of the week Photo: OM SystemOM System's OM-5 is a small, lightweight camera that comes with a bunch of computational photography features and an IP53 weather resistance rating. It's currently on sale for $300 off, which means you can pick it and a lens up for under $1000.
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Buy w/ 12-45mm F4.0 at Amazon.comBuy w/ 12-45mm F4.0 at B&H PhotoBuy at MPB Photo: PanasonicLike the OM-5, Panasonic's G9 II uses a Four Thirds sensor, though it packs it into a much larger body. It can shoot at much faster burst rates and has an extremely capable suite of video features, and it's currently $200 off.
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$1697 at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo Bring on the lightThis week, both Sony and Godox each unveiled updated versions of their flash units. Sony quietly released replacements for its HVL-F46RM and HVL-F28RM units, adding an A to the name of both, while Godox announced the third iteration of its TT520.
On the left is the HVL-F46RMA with the HVL-F28RMA on the right.
Image: Sony
The HVL-F28RMA is a compact and relatively affordable unit. Sony says it redesigned the flash head and internal layout, resulting in a smaller flash that suits compact mirrorless cameras. It offers wireless radio communication and a dust- and moisture-resistant design.
Pre-order at B&HThe HVL-F46RMA is a wireless radio flash that supports the a9 III's ultra-fast sync speeds, syncing up to 1/80,000 sec. It also offers intelligent communication with compatible cameras, allowing you to control various parameters within the camera itself and it works with the camera's face detection autofocus.
Pre-order at B&H Image: GodoxGodox's updated flash, the TT520 III, features an LCD screen, which the previous model lacks. It offers eight levels of power control in 1/3 stop increments and Godox promises up to 400 full-power flashes with a 1.8 sec recycle. The flash also supports 433MHz wireless triggering for flexible off-camera use. Godox didn't provide specifics on when it would be available or how much it'll cost, and retailers – including the Godox website – currently don't have it listed.
Show off your work Image: AuraDigital picture frame company Aura recently announced its latest model, the Aspen. It offers a 12-inch anti-glare HD display with a paper-textured mat around it. Even with the built-in stand, it's just 1.1 inches thick, so it won't take up much space on an end table or bookshelf. A built-in speaker allows you to play videos, and the app provides unlimited storage and simple sharing tools.
Buy at Aura Buy at Amazon A pricing update Image: FujifilmOn April 8, Fujifilm announced the Fujifilm Mini 41, but at the time, it didn't reveal US pricing for its latest instant camera. Fujifilm recently informed us that the camera will cost $130, though B&H has it listed at $100. B&H may be behind on updating the pricing, but it isn't clear at this time.
Pre-order at B&H The most adorable cameras Image: Bandai NamcoWhile not a broad release that you can purchase online, a fun find this week was broader access to Nikon gashapon. Nikon announced a collaboration with Bandai Namco last year, bringing a set of miniature Nikon cameras to gashapon capsule vending machines in Japan. Now, they've made their way to the US. If your local store has the Nikon machine*, you can put some money into it, and it'll spit out either a Nikon F, Z Fc, SP or Z9, complete with a matching lens that can actually be removed from the camera and placed onto another one.
* - We here at the DPReview office took a field trip to our local Uwajimaya to try and find one and were partially successful – the machine was there, but the capsules were sadly out of stock.
A surprising use for the Sony a9 IIIFinally, for this week's video, we're sharing a unique use of the Sony a9 III. Arc Eye is using multiple a9 IIIs along with ILX-LR1 industrial box cameras to create 3D photogrammetry & 4D volumetric content for both creative and industrial use. The video only shows the setup, not the final results, but it is a wild contraption and fascinating to see the broad application of the camera.
While a stethoscope will tell you if someone has a respiratory ailment, it will only share that information in the few minutes it's being used by a trained physician. A new wearable device could paint a much bigger picture of the problem, by monitoring the patient's breathing for days at a time.
Category: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & Mind
Tags: KIST, Breathing, Lung, Diagnostic devices
Very few cross-industry partnerships have been a marketing success story like the Ducati-Lamborghini collaboration. The Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini and the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini have been two of the most well-liked special editions to come out of the brand’s stable
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Ducati, Lamborghini, Ducati Panigale, Superbike, Carbon Fiber
Suddenly American boaters have a variety of highly portable, blade-like electric outboard options to add a little clean, quiet power. Joining the recent North American launch of the RemigoOne from Slovenia, France's Temo is introducing its own sleek, clamp-and-ride electric outboard. While similar to the RemigoOne in some key specs, the Temo 1000 offers a few advantages that set it apart, including a removable battery pack that can be swapped in real time to multiply your time on the water.
Tags: Outboard Motor, Electric Boats, Portable, Motor
This week brought a wave of firmware updates from Sony and Nikon, targeting full-frame and APS-C models. Sony released new software for the a7C, a7 III and ZV-E10, delivering stability improvements and minor tweaks. Nikon released updates for its flagship mirrorless Z9 and the newer Z50II, aiming to refine performance and fix a few lingering bugs. Here's a quick rundown of what's new.
Sonya7C updates for Version 2.01 (Mac) and (Windows)
a7 III updates for Version 4.02 (Mac) and (Windows)
ZV-E10 updates for Version 2.02 (Mac) and (Windows)
Please note: the firmware updates are identical across these three camera models.
NikonZ9 updates for Version 5.20 (Mac) and (Windows)
Z50II updates for Version 1.01 (Mac) and (Windows)
That's it for this week. Make sure to check in every Friday, from here on out, for a round-up of firmware updates on all major camera models. Have a great weekend!
Dangbei has announced the US launch of a compact 1080p smart projector that's mounted to a gimbal stand for one-handed image adjustment over 190 degrees. The N2 mini can stream popular apps like Netflix and Prime Video, can throw visuals at up to 120 inches and rocks Dolby sound – all at an attractively low price point.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Portable, Projectors, HD, LED
As we've mentioned a few times, sales of vinyl records have been on the increase for a few years now. If you're looking for something rather special to spin your records on, but missed out on Brian Eno's limited runs, Audio Technica could have the answer.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Audio-Technica, Turntables, Luxury, Lighting, Audiophile, Milan Design Week 2012
Be it wrestling with headphones or earbuds, or sharing a bed with someone that prefers silence, drifting off to sleep with an audio soundtrack is not always the most practical method of relaxation. But this handy, inexpensive speaker may be just the thing to solve some of the common issues people face at bedtime.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Sleep, Bone Conduction, Headphones, Speakers, Bluetooth Speakers, Portable Audio
The photography industry has weathered economic uncertainty, technological disruption and rising operational costs. However, according to Zenfolio's (a photo management platform) newly released 2025 State of the Photography Industry report, conducted in partnership with other creative businesses including Format, ShootProof and Professional Photographers of America (PPA), it's also finding strength through adaptability, community and more thoughtful business strategies.
Now in its 6th consecutive year, the report draws on insights from more than 4,500 professional photographers in 70 countries. North Americans accounted for 79% of the participants, while photographers from Korea and Bolivia chimed in for the first time. The findings reveal an industry in transition but not in retreat.
One of the standout trends is the return to personalized service. Photographers who conduct viewing appointments after a shoot see as much as 20% more revenue than those who rely on online delivery alone. "Clients value the personal touch," the report notes, adding that face-to-face sessions create opportunities to upsell prints and foster long-term relationships.
A sign of the times? Full-time, self-employed work is on the rise compared to part-time.
Copyright: © Zenfolio
As it turns out, adaptability pays off. Photographers who expanded their service offerings by pivoting to additional genres such as corporate headshots, drone photography, newborn portraits or sporting events were often rewarded with lucrative revenue streams. The report highlights that being open to last-minute gigs and unfamiliar styles that breach one's comfort zone is now a competitive advantage instead of a compromise.
Nevertheless, the financial pressure is real. Between 65 and 70% of photographers reported increased business costs in 2024, including equipment and insurance. Zenfolio encourages professionals to revisit their pricing strategies and delivery models. Many new photographers still rely on selling digital files, but seasoned pros continue to profit from print sales. Print credits and tiered packages are recommended methods for boosting margins.
Technological change, particularly AI, is also reshaping the industry. Rather than replacing photographers, AI tools are helping them streamline their workflows. From culling and editing to delivering final images, that efficiency frees up more time to focus on the creative vision and client service that can't be automated.
AI tools help with workflow so photographers can focus on other aspects of the business, especially creative vision.
Copyright: © Zenfolio
Drone photography was introduced to the survey for the first time this year. The findings include that it is not only gaining traction but outpacing smartphone use among professional photographers. While the adoption of mirrorless cameras saw a slight dip, traditional cameras remain dominant.
Finally, the report underscores a less tangible but perhaps more critical theme: the value of community. From online forums to local peer groups, photographers who engage with one another are more likely to grow in business, confidence and creativity. State of the Photography Industry 2025 is free to view and includes helpful advice and actionable tips.
Even with all the economic uncertainty lately, it seems folks still love their motorcycles. And while global giants like KTM and Harley-Davidson have been struggling lately with declining sales, Royal Enfield has managed to achieve the opposite: surpassing a million motorcycle sales!
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Royal Enfield, Record-breaking, Retro, Harley Davidson, KTM
