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How to allow multiple apps to use camera on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can now allow multiple apps to access the same camera stream simultaneously without resourcing to third-party solutions, and in this guide, I will outline the steps to complete this configuration. Starting on Windows 11 build 26100.3321 (KB5052093), which is part of the March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft is updating the camera settings with a new…
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9 Lesser Known Pixel Camera Features You Might Be Ignoring
Pixel phones are renowned for their excellent cameras. And though the Pixel Camera app isn’t as feature-packed as the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy equivalents, it can do a few more tricks than you might realize. 9 Instantly Shoot Video When in Photo Mode Need to start shooting video in a hurry? You don’t need to tap the video button, re-frame…
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The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a bad night mode camera glitch — here’s what I found
Expected to launch later this week, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is facing a major hurdle before its imminent release after recent reports about a camera glitch. Apparently it’s affecting photos that are captured using night mode on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Reddit users report that they’re seeing strange white lines in their photos. Based on the report, it appears as…
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I’ve got two master’s degrees and this $6,499 camera makes me feel stupid
What does a camera need to be considered as one of the best mirrorless cameras for wildlife and sports? A body that can withstand dust and rain, an autofocus system that’s so fast it can keep up with rapid soccer players and birds in flight, a detailed viewfinder and more. Well, the Sony A1 II is just that. Sony’s flagship,…
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Fujifilm introduces the Instax Wide Evo, a wide format hybrid instant camera
Today, January 21, Fujifilm launched its latest instant camera, the Instax Wide Evo — and it’s a hybrid, which means it doubles as a printer. Bearing the Evo moniker used by the Instax mini Evo ($199), both cameras look similar, sporting a minimalist, retro look that we’ve come to love. The Instax Wide Evo joins the Instax Wide 400 ($149)…
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How to Use Your Smartphone as a Video Camera: Tips and Accessories
You don’t need a high-end camera to record professional-looking videos. With the right techniques and a few affordable accessories, your smartphone can rival the quality of expensive camera equipment. So, what items should you invest in, and how can you get the most out of your smartphone camera? 1 Nail the Lighting Basics Lume Cube Natural light is often enough…
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Apple is working on a doorbell camera with Face ID
Apple is working on a new smart doorbell camera that uses Face ID to unlock your door, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. The camera could be released by the end of 2025 “at the soonest,” Gurman writes. The lock would work just like your iPhone, automatically unlocking your door when you or another resident looks…
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ChatGPT’s New Camera Feature Is Scarily Accurate
After months of testing, OpenAI rolled out “advanced voice” mode for ChatGPT back in September. The feature lets you have real-time conversations with ChatGPT: You can interrupt the bot and its “speaking” to ask another question, and it understands your tone of voice, which it uses to both inform its responses, as well as the inflection it uses. (It’s very…
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ChatGPT Can Finally See Through Your Camera for Real-Time Interaction
About seven months ago, OpenAI introduced the GPT-4o model and demonstrated its multimodal capabilities. The hot AI startup showcased cool demos where you could share your camera with ChatGPT and interact with it in real-time using voice. Now after a long wait, ChatGPT can finally see through your camera and offer insights, suggestions, and guidance in real time. As part…
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Google’s Pixel 9A looks destined to ditch the camera bar
There’ve already been renders of Google’s yet-to-be-announced Pixel 9A and one real-world sneak peek. Now we’re getting yet another look at an early prototype of Google’s next mid-range phone. X user fenibook has posted two shots of the phone, and it’s got the company’s usual markings that designate this as a still-under-development device. These latest images offer yet more proof…
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