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President Donald Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran during remarks in New York, while Iran's delegate sat with a stone-cold stare. The stark moment, captured on camera, drew wide attention online, with viewers noting the delegate's unflinching expression as Trump issued one of his harshest public threats yet against the Islamic Republic amid escalating tensions.

Meta's smart glasses, derided by critics as 'pervert glasses' over privacy concerns, have drawn complaints about their cameras and potential for covert recording. Despite the backlash, the technology industry shows no sign of slowing its push into wearable gadgets, with Meta and rivals continuing to invest in camera-equipped eyewear and other devices worn on the body.

Apple has updated Final Cut Camera with variable aperture support on the iPhone 18 Pro, alongside additional professional-grade camera features arriving with iOS 27. The update gives filmmakers finer manual control over exposure and depth of field directly from the app, reinforcing Apple's push to position the iPhone as a serious tool for professional video production.

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.

A new autovelox speed camera along with a FotoRed red-light enforcement system is set to be installed in Vallina, near Florence. The announcement by local officials has drawn attention from residents, with debate typical of such measures over road safety benefits versus what critics see as revenue-raising enforcement. Details on exact locations and activation dates have not been fully specified.

Surveillance company Flock, a Y Combinator alumnus from 2017, is reportedly trying to get a detailed map of its roughly 300,000 license-plate reading cameras in the United States taken offline. Critics argue the public has a right to know where the devices are located, while the company sees the map as a security and business risk.

Cognex Corporation is acquiring RealSense, the Intel spinout known for 3D depth-sensing cameras, in a roughly $500 million deal. The move targets robotic perception: as a viral example shows, a box arriving just a few centimetres off-target can defeat a conventional automation robot entirely. Cognex, a leader in machine vision, aims to pair its inspection technology with RealSense's 3D sensing so robots can cope with the messiness of real-world environments.

Tech outlet Engadget is asking whether the Google Pixel 8 remains a worthwhile purchase in 2026, two years after its release. The question highlights ongoing debate over how well Google's 2023 flagship holds up against newer, cheaper mid-range phones and updated Pixel models, particularly on software support, camera performance and battery life.

A driver who was wrongfully stopped by police after Flock Safety's automated license plate reader misidentified their vehicle is crediting the incident with pushing their city to ban the company's surveillance cameras. The stop drew national attention and renewed criticism of how errors in automated plate-reading data can lead to innocent motorists being detained at gunpoint by police.

A photographer is opening up a Sony FE 24–105 mm F4 G lens after grit got into the zoom mechanism and jammed it, sharing the repair attempt with fellow photography and DIY enthusiasts. The post has drawn modest engagement, with hobbyists following along to see whether the self-repair saves the lens.

Music manager and TV judge Louis Walsh says he suffered a minor heart attack while appearing on Celebrity Big Brother. The revelation concerns the period he was filming the reality show in the UK, where he was one of the best-known housemates. Reports are picking up the claim, with fans reacting to the news that his health scare happened while cameras were rolling and he was isolated from outside contact.

Motorists in the Trier area and Luxembourg are being warned about the locations of speed cameras currently in operation. Local outlet Volksfreund has published a list of radar control points along roads in the region, a routine warning that draws steady attention from commuters crossing the German-Luxembourg border, where fines and enforcement rules differ between the two countries.

Flock Safety, a company that supplies automated license plate reader technology to police departments, faced tough questions at a public meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. Residents and officials pressed the company on how its cameras track vehicles, who can access the data and what safeguards exist. The scrutiny comes as US cities debate the privacy trade-offs of expanding surveillance networks.

State lawmaker Toney is calling for legislative action on automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology after Flock cameras were dropped in northeastern Wisconsin. The withdrawal of the cameras has raised questions about how the surveillance technology is regulated and used, and Toney wants the state to set clearer rules governing its deployment by local agencies.

Marco Cameran, an Italian diver, has died during a dive in Istria, Croatia, according to Il Mattino di Padova. The report identifies him as the victim of the fatal incident, though details on the circumstances remain limited. The death has drawn attention in Italy, particularly in the Veneto region, with readers reacting to the news.

Apple has rolled out an update to its Final Cut Camera app that ties into a signature feature expected on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, according to CNET. The move signals Apple is preparing its pro video tools for the next flagship phone's camera capabilities, though details of the feature and the app changes remain limited in early coverage.

A photographer in Gdansk, Poland has captured pictures of a fox wandering through the city's shipyard area at night. The animal was photographed after a quick camera adjustment, and the photographer noted it appeared to be limping. The images are drawing attention from wildlife and photography enthusiasts, with some expressing concern for the fox's health.

Tech commentators are weighing whether the iPhone 18 Pro's camera upgrades warrant the price, concluding that only a single new camera feature offers real value for most users. The analysis suggests buyers should think carefully before paying for the full package. Discussion centers on whether incremental camera improvements still justify Apple's premium pricing.