Fly over Mars with this incredible video created from NASA stills

This Finland native would love to see landscape photos of Mars, but since that won't happen anytime soon, he created his own variation.

News         April 2, 2021

The wind sensors on the Curiosity Rover broke — it's using pictures instead

Curiosity is not just analyzing Martian sand -- it's offering a 360-degree glimpse at what Mars' sand dunes look like.

News         April 2, 2021

This 1.8 billion-pixel photo of Mars took the Curiosity rover 4 days to shoot

Made of more than 1,000 images, the latest image from Mars rover Curiosity is the highest resolution photo from the rover yet, despite the equipment's age.

News         April 2, 2021

Snapchat’s AR Time Machine lets you snap selfies of the future — or the past

Snapchat doesn't just want to enhance your facial features -- now, the app will age them too. In a feature that feels much like FaceApp, Snapchat has launched a Time Machine filter that allows users to see an aged progression of their photo, or even makes them look younger.

News         March 31, 2021

Forget the puppy ears. Snapchat and VSCO can make your snaps look like old film

VSCO more your style than the cheesy augmented reality lenses of Snapchat? A new VSCO lens inside Snapchat mixes the best of both, using Snapchat Lenses to creat light leaks, film imperfections, and even a prism effect. The sponsored Lens is free, but temporary -- only lasting until December 8.

News         March 31, 2021

How to make a background transparent in Photoshop

From using A.I. assistance to doing it completely by hand, Photoshop has no shortage of tools for selecting an object and removing a background. But knowing when to use which tool can be a bit confusing. Learn how to make a background transparent in Photoshop by putting select and masking tools to work.

Guides         March 29, 2021

Instagram users could soon cross-post Stories to WhatsApp

Fancy getting that Instagram Story in front of more friends? Instagram is testing the option to cross-post as a WhatsApp status.

News         March 15, 2021

WhatsApp’s latest update brings more order and control to group chats

WhatsApp is rolling out new tools for group chats. A new shortcut button helps recap mentions and replies, while the group's new description displays info for new members. The update also includes changes to administration tools and tweaks to what happens after a member leaves the group.

News         March 15, 2021

WhatsApp will soon let you send money with Facebook Pay

Facebook Pay is migrating to the WhatsApp platform. The expansion is starting in Brazil before rolling out to other areas, though the timeline is yet unknown.

News         March 15, 2021

From censorship to VCRs, these are the top Reddit posts of 2019

What were the most popular posts on one of the internet's most popular destinations? Behold, the top Reddit posts of 2019, which cover a variety of topics, from literal poop, to censorship, to VCRs. Reddit released the annual report highlighting a handful of significant trends over the past year.

News         March 15, 2021

The best helmet cameras

Want to record the action, without taking your eyes off the action? Helmet cameras allow you to capture the action hands-free -- but the best helmet cameras have even more features, like image stabilization, 360 capture, and more. Here are the best helmet cameras on the market right now.

Trash         March 11, 2021

This A.I.-powered tool from Corel turns chicken scratch into digital artwork

CorelDraw adds tool that uses artificial intelligence to automatically interpret hand-drawn scratches as the user intended.

News         March 5, 2021

Corel PaintShop Pro now includes depth-enabled ‘refocusing’ editing

In their latest release, Corel adds compatibility with Intel RealSense depth images, workflow enhancements and more in PaintShop Pro X9.

News         March 5, 2021

With faster, modern interface, Corel Painter 2019 expands digital art tools

After user requests, a dark theme for Corel Painter is here. Painter 2019 also adds speed enhancements, enhanced color tools, and new brushes along with the redesigned interface. Corel says the update is designed to create a more streamlined workflow for digital artists.

News         March 5, 2021

Corel VideoStudio 2018 aims for simpler, faster video edits

Corel VideoStudio 2018 Ultimate gains a few new tools and workflow improvements -- alongside a list of updated features.

News         March 5, 2021

Carve thick paint or blend watercolors in Corel’s new Painter 2018

With new tools for working with texture, Corel's Painter 2018 software brings more tools that mimic traditional artwork.

News         March 5, 2021

Corel VideoStudio adds tools for customizing color in simple video edits

VideoStudio Ultimate 2019 is Corel's more consumer-oriented video editor -- but the software just gained advanced color correction tools. The update adds several new tools, including custom transitions, along with speeding up performance and adding new shortcuts. The video editor is available beginning today.

News         March 2, 2021

Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Review

Corel’s budget-friendly photo editor is getting a simpler interface for newbies and more speed for pros. In fact, Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 is based largely on user requests.

Reviews         March 2, 2021

CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2019 learns how to play nice with Macs

The design software CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2019 is here, bringing new features now to both Mac and Windows users. The update adds new tools for better organization, along with features to help creatives design sharper digital graphics. The program is available with a license or subscription.

News         March 2, 2021

Edit those one-click photo paintings using new paint tools in Painter Essentials

Love turning photos into painting, but want more control over the results? The new Painter Essentials 7 uses A.I. to convert photos to paintings, but then lets the user flex their own creative muscle with tools to adjust and further hand paint. The update also includes an enhanced user interface.

News         March 2, 2021

PowerDirector, PhotoDirector aim to balance advanced tools with easy editing

CyberLink's latest photo- and video-editing programs combine professional-level tools with a simple user interface, as well as more subscription options. PowerDirector adds new Chroma key tools and multicam sync features, while PhotoDirector gains tethered shooting and Content Aware tools.

News         February 17, 2021

Swapping out video IDs lets programmer delete any Facebook video

With some code swapping, a security researcher was able to delete any Facebook video, no matter who originally uploaded it.

News         January 20, 2021

Facebook live users will soon be able to add custom intros in a separate app

Facebook is developing an app just for video creators with more tools and analytics, expected to launch later this year.

Mobile         January 20, 2021

Facebook eliminates ad breaks on short videos, but expands ads in Watch Tab

Facebook users will soon be seeing fewer ads of one kind only to see more of another. Facebook is upping the video length for mid-break ads.

News         January 20, 2021

Brother’s new laser printers spit out prints with just a tap thanks to NFC

Seven new color laser printers carry the Brother name, as well as new features like NFC to easily print from mobile devices. The lineup sits between $200 and $400, with faster print speeds and an updated design. All seven are also connected to auto fulfillment programs for automatically reordering supplies.

News         January 12, 2021

Snapchat can now share Stories to other apps, simultaneously or exclusively

Snapchat can now share Stories with other apps, allowing users to post in multiple places or to use the Snapchat camera to snap pictures to share in other apps.

News         January 11, 2021

Hang out via video chat, then tag friends in Stories with Snapchat’s new tools

Snapchat's video chat feature is now more than a one-on-one chat with the option to video chat with as many as 16 friends.

News         January 11, 2021

What’s next for Snapchat? Patents suggest 3D models and mapping of emotions

The U.S. patent office recently published two patents by Snap, Inc. that suggest tech for creating 3D models from a smartphone and tracking emotions in a video chat.

News         January 11, 2021

When it rains, it pours inside Snap Maps, thanks to new World Effects

Raining? Your Snapchat Bitmoji may also be getting a downpour with new animated weather effects. The weather comes along with World Effects that change the look of the Snap Map based on holidays and events. The new features arrive as Snap Map celebrates one year since the launch.

News         January 11, 2021

With Snapchat Bitmojis, you can now put your favorite friends on speed chat

After popping up early for Android users last week, Snapchat has officially rolled out Bitmoji shortcuts to favorite friends.

Mobile         January 11, 2021

With a selfie, Bitmoji Deluxe makes avatars look more like you

The Bitmoji app is getting more customization options -- and now you can use a selfie for easy reference. The update brings additional feature options and an updated interface.

Mobile         January 11, 2021

Alexa can now tell stories based on the photos you upload

A new company is aiming to give Alexa the ability to tell stories about your own personal and family history by simply adding photos.

News         January 11, 2021

Twitch co-founder Michael Seibel joins Reddit board of directors

Reddit announced that Michael Seibel, the co-founder of what is now Twitch, will replace Alexis Ohanian on the company's board of directors.

News         January 7, 2021

Reddit’s new feature is bringing back AOL-style chat rooms

Reddit is making chatting with strangers on the internet hip again with Start Chatting, a button that generates a random small group chat room with strangers.

News         January 7, 2021