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ABC News
6 days ago
- Climate
- ABC News
A tornado caused significant damage when it tore through City Beach. Supplied: Georgia King
Georgia King captured this video of the destruction caused by a tornado in City Beach. 24/7/25
TechCrunch
22-07-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
VSCO's iPhone camera app is now available globally
Photo editing and sharing app VSCO is making its iOS camera app, Capture, available across the world, following a limited launch in June, when the app could be downloaded only in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. VSCO also said it is acquiring The Freelance Photographer, which provides a mix of online and offline workshops for studying photography and videography. 'There's a clear gap in the market for business education and industry-specific guidance for emerging photography professionals who are looking to secure sustainable client relationships. The Freelance Photographer serves as a long-term career partner to creatives, offering a comprehensive education, a supportive community, as well as the tools and insight they need to turn their craft into a career,' Eric Wittman, CEO of VSCO, said in a statement. Image Credit: VSCO VSCO's first new app in more than a decade, Capture focuses on taking pictures with a set aesthetic. The app has more than 50 presets for images along with some real-time effects. It offers manual control over camera functions like shutter speed and exposure, and can take pictures in RAW and ProRAW formats. The app also lets users sync all photos with VSCO's cloud. The Freelance Photographer offers various courses, starting from $208 per month for the basic coaching plan, and a $625 per month that gives subscribers access to over 50 tools, several courses, and personal mentoring from the company's founder, Paul Weaver. The acquisition fits neatly into VSCO's aim of catering more to professional photographers. Last year, the company launched VSCO Hub, to enable brands to discover photographers for different projects, and VSCO Sites, which lets photographers create web pages to show off their work. In May, the company launched VSCO Canvas, a collaborative whiteboard product that lets users create moodboards for different projects.
CBC
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
This video creator is aiming to showcase Hamilton fashion out on the street
Edie Bruins started recording videos of people with cool outfits walking on the street after seeing similar 'what's this city wearing today?' content online.
CNET
18-07-2025
- CNET
This Tiny 4K Action Cam Is Smaller Than a GoPro, and I Take It Everywhere I Travel
As part of my job, I travel frequently and work from many parts of the world. No matter where I go, I'm always careful to pack a variety of must-have items, and my Insta360 Go 3S camera is one of them. I like to document my travels in the most convenient manner possible, and this tiny action camera does exactly what I need. The Insta360 Go 3S, released last summer, introduced a minor but significant upgrade to its predecessor by adding 4K video recording -- a first for this ultracompact camera line. I've been using it since its launch, and so far, I've been pleased with the image quality, stabilization and the magnet mounting system. This action cam lets me get POV shots with unmatched ease, far beyond what I can get with my phone. Why I chose the Insta360 Go 3S I carry the Insta360 Go 3S with me for its portability and quality. It's smaller than the GoPro Hero cameras I've used and weighs 3.4 ounces (96.3 grams) with the Action Pod and just 1.38 ounces (39.1 grams) for the camera unit. The design is pretty slick, with a capsule-shaped camera that pops out of its "Action Pod" and can be mounted magnetically to unconventional places like railings, poles, streetlights, etc. This lets me capture myself on the go without needing a tripod. The Go 3S also comes with a pendant-style accessory in the box, which I wasn't entirely sure I would use. But unlike the GoPro Hero 13 Black, this pendant allows me to attach a camera to my chest without needing a strap, so I've used it a lot. Prakhar Khanna/CNET Apart from the sharp 4K footage, Insta360's Go 3S can also shoot slow motion at 200fps in 1080p resolution, but I found the 2.7K at 100fps videos to be better in quality. I've also noticed better footage of motion shots than the Go 3, likely because of the higher bit rate of 120Mbps (versus 80Mbps). It obviously shoots the best quality videos in bright daylight with vibrant colors, great dynamic range and better shadows. Insta360's FloState stabilization is pretty good, too -- I've used it while running and riding a bike. The videos were close to GoPro-level stability. Now Playing: Insta360 Go 3S Review: We Took the Smallest 4K Action Cam to Big Sky, Montana 05:38 I shoot most of my 4K videos in FreeFrame mode at 30fps so I can edit them later in the aspect ratio I want. It goes up to 50fps in 1080p resolution but I prefer 4K. The app allows me to transfer media, edit videos, add color profiles, add fun effects and more. The Insta360 Go 3S offers a narrower field of view (16mm versus 11 of 35mm equivalent) than the Go 3 but the difference is barely noticeable. It's slightly narrower. While it can also capture images (JPG as well as DNG), I use my Go 3S to shoot videos. The only downsides of Insta360's camera are nonexpandable storage and average battery life. I recommend you buy the 128GB version instead of the base 64GB, which is double that of the predecessor but might not be enough for everyone. Plus, add a power bank to your backpack to keep it charged. Essential Insta360 Go 3S specs Size (camera): 1 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches 1 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches Size (Action Pod): 2.5 x 1.9 x 1.2 inches 2.5 x 1.9 x 1.2 inches Weight (camera): 1.38 ounces (39.1g) 1.38 ounces (39.1g) Weight (Action Pod): 3.4 ounces (96.3g) 3.4 ounces (96.3g) Video resolution: 4K 4K Maximum waterproof depth: 33 feet 33 feet Battery life: 140 minutes (with Action Pod) A standard bundle includes the Insta 360 Go 3S camera, magnet pendant, Easy Clip, Action Pod and pivot stand. Insta360 Yes, there are lots of action-cam alternatives As much as I travel, I appreciate the convenience and portability of the Insta360 Go 3S, and with its current discount, it's a pretty great deal right now. But there are plenty of worthy action cam competitors, depending on your needs and budget. If you're interested in checking out other action cameras from the likes of GoPro, DJI and Akaso, here are CNET's top action cams tested by our expert reviewers.
National Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Moonvalley Raises Additional $84 Million to Scale Ambitious Vision for Licensed AI Video Model
Article content Led by General Catalyst, with strategic backing from Creative Artists Agency, CoreWeave, and Comcast Ventures, funding will accelerate development of professional-grade generative videography platform Article content TORONTO & LONDON — Moonvalley, the AI research company building foundational AI video models and tools trained exclusively on licensed content, today announced it has raised $84 million in additional funding led by existing investor General Catalyst. The round includes strategic investments from leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), AI cloud CoreWeave, and Comcast Ventures. Existing investors Khosla Ventures and YCombinator also participated, bringing total funding to $154 million. Article content Article content The funding reflects a broader industry shift as enterprises and entertainment companies champion AI development that respects intellectual property. Major studios and global brands are increasingly prioritizing AI companies that build powerful models while respecting creators' rights, rather than platforms that rely on unlicensed material. Article content 'This funding proves you don't have to choose between powerful technology and responsible development,' said Naeem Talukdar, Moonvalley CEO and co-founder. 'We're building world-class models while respecting the creative community, and these partners will help us give studios and creators a real alternative to unlicensed models.' Article content Moonvalley's model, Marey, recently released to the public, is the world's first production-grade AI generative videography platform built for professional filmmakers and visionary brands. The company works directly with its filmmaking arm, Asteria – led by Bryn Mooser – to develop tools tailored for filmmakers and Hollywood studios that deliver cinematic quality, creative control and commercial-ready outputs. Article content 'We have the exciting opportunity to strategically partner with companies like Moonvalley, who are developing breakthrough advancements in media and technology,' said Allison Goldberg, Managing Partner of Comcast Ventures. 'Moonvalley's approach to generative videography combining technical excellence with respect for content creators aligns with how we think about innovation in our industry.' Article content 'Ethically led and talent-friendly applications of AI are a top priority for CAA. We see an opportunity with these emerging tools and technologies, and having a set of partners who are aligned in the ethics behind AI is critical,' said Alexandra Shannon, Head of Strategic Development, CAA. 'Moonvalley understands that AI should empower artists, not undermine them, and we are excited to help bring this new technology to our clients and the entertainment community at large.' Article content 'CoreWeave is proud to support Moonvalley as demand accelerates for foundational AI video models and tools,' said Brannin McBee, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer, CoreWeave. 'Our relationship provides Moonvalley with access to advanced compute resources – including the latest GPU systems. Our infrastructure helps Moonvalley scale its commercially safe model to meet growing demand from studios and enterprises seeking powerful, legally compliant AI video solutions.' Article content With Marey now publicly available through the capital will help Moonvalley scale to meet enterprise demand. The company's priorities include expanding the licensed content library, developing API access for developers and internal platform teams, and building features that studio and enterprise partners have requested. Moonvalley is also hiring the engineering and support teams needed for enterprise-scale deployments. Article content 'Our research team is solving the hardest problems in video AI, from understanding real-world physics and natural motion to giving filmmakers frame-level control,' said Mateusz Malinowski, Moonvalley's Chief Scientific Officer. 'We're proving that licensed models can deliver the quality and precision that professional productions demand.' Article content About Moonvalley Article content Moonvalley is an AI research company building next-generation models and tools for creative professionals. The company brings together talent from DeepMind, Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, Disney, DreamWorks and other leading entertainment companies, unified around advancing visual intelligence. Through partnerships with film studios, production companies, and brands, Moonvalley is proving that powerful generative AI can be built while respecting artists' and creators' rights. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
