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Researchers are combining artificial intelligence with physics-based models to push imaging beyond what cameras can directly capture, from reconstructing hidden scenes to automatically colorizing anime footage. In a new Q&A, experts explain how machine learning can fill in missing visual information while physical laws keep the results grounded, pointing toward faster, cheaper imaging tools for science and media alike.

An Indian diplomat at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has issued a blunt response to Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute, telling Islamabad to 'vacate the part of Kashmir you hold'. The sharp exchange, captured on video, has drawn wide attention online, with many praising the pointed retort as India and Pakistan continue to trade accusations over the disputed region at international forums.

The San Francisco Democratic Party has voted to stand behind Flock surveillance cameras, rejecting calls to oppose the automated license plate reader network. The decision puts the party at odds with civil liberties advocates who argue the cameras enable mass tracking of residents, and highlights an ongoing divide among Democrats over policing technology in the city.

Surveillance company Flock is pushing to take offline a detailed map showing the locations of roughly 300,000 of its license-plate-reading cameras across the United States, according to The Intercept. Critics argue the map serves a public-interest function, exposing the scale of a surveillance network deployed in neighborhoods and on private property, while the company objects to the disclosure.

Engadget examines whether the Google Pixel 8 remains a worthwhile purchase in 2026, reviewing how the two-year-old phone holds up on performance, camera quality, software support and price against newer alternatives. The piece speaks to budget-minded Android buyers weighing an older flagship against current mid-range options.

Ouren has introduced the M1, a wearable for dogs designed to let owners see the world from their pet's perspective. The device's camera-based, first-person concept shifts it beyond typical activity trackers, positioning it as a tool for understanding a dog's behaviour and environment rather than just monitoring health or location. Coverage so far has focused on how this reframes what pet wearables are for.

An Android user says no free and open-source camera app meets their needs, so they stick with Google's Pixel Camera. Open Camera is described as outdated and still built on the older camera2 API, LibreCamera is rarely updated, and Fossify feels generic. The complaint highlights a wider gap in the open-source Android ecosystem, where proprietary camera apps still lead on image quality and API support.

Apple's Final Cut Camera app has been updated to support the variable aperture camera on the iPhone 18 Pro. The feature lets the phone physically adjust its lens opening, giving videographers more control over depth of field and light. AppleInsider reported the news, and the update signals Apple's continued push to make the iPhone a serious professional video tool alongside its pro editing software.

Apple's Final Cut Camera app has received an update adding support for features tied to the next iPhone Pro models, alongside other improvements. The update, reported by 9to5Mac, suggests Apple is preparing its pro video app ahead of the next iPhone release, though details of the new camera capabilities remain limited.

Apple has not released an iPhone 18 Pro Max, but a comparison asking which Android phone would match it is circulating in tech coverage. The discussion taps into the recurring debate over which flagship Android devices — typically from Samsung, Google or Xiaomi — come closest to Apple's top-tier hardware, camera systems and performance ahead of Apple's future lineup.

Former Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer has launched Dazzle, a new AI startup built on the idea that a person's photo library reveals more about their life than their email inbox. The venture marks Mayer's return to consumer tech, and early commentary is focused on whether camera roll data can really power useful AI products, as well as the privacy questions that come with it.

Wisconsin lawmaker Toney is calling on the state to act on automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology after Flock safety cameras were dropped in northeastern Wisconsin. The withdrawal of the cameras has renewed debate over privacy and surveillance, with Toney pushing for statewide rules governing how plate-reading data is collected and used.

Apple has issued an update to its Final Cut Camera app to support a signature feature expected on the iPhone 18 Pro, according to CNET. The move signals Apple preparing its pro video tools ahead of the next flagship iPhone generation. Details on the exact feature and update contents remain limited, but the timing suggests camera software work is already underway for the upcoming device.

Apple has released an update to its Final Cut Camera app adding support for the variable aperture camera expected on the iPhone 18 Pro. The update lets users control the adjustable aperture directly from the app, preparing ahead of the phone's hardware launch and pointing to Apple's continued push to position iPhones as serious professional video tools.

A new digital camera called the Post-Instant has been introduced, aiming to recreate the experience of shooting on film. The device is described as another entry in a wave of products trying to bring analog-style photography — slower shooting, film-like output, tactile controls — back into modern digital gadgets. Interest comes amid a broader nostalgia trend driving demand for retro-inspired cameras and instant photography tools.

A photographer is opening up a Sony FE 24–105 mm F4 G lens after grit got into the zoom mechanism and started jamming it. The DIY repair attempt is being shared with a small audience of photography and home-repair enthusiasts, who follow such teardowns to learn whether grit inside a lens barrel can be cleaned without professional service.