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The ProMaster iota Is an Ultralight Tripod You’ll Really Want to Use

20 April 2026 at 20:32

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When it comes to ultralight tripods, every ounce counts. ProMaster’s new iota series embraces this philosophy fully, prioritizing speed, simplicity, and minimal weight. In fact, the intentional lowercase “i” in the name serves as a subtle reminder of just how small and portable these tripods really are.

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‘Project Hail Mary’: How Ryan Gosling’s Box Office Hit and Marketing Marvel Made Amazon MGM the Surprise Studio Star of CinemaCon

20 April 2026 at 20:19
Theaters were dubious a year ago as to Amazon MGM Studios’ commitment to theatrical. This year, the mood was far different amid the jaw-dropping box office success of 'Project Hail Mary' following a marketing feat of galactic proportion that Gosling played a lead role in shaping.

Insta360’s Luna Series Cameras Put the DJI Osmo Pocket in the Crosshairs

20 April 2026 at 18:57

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Insta360 is teasing an all-new camera series co-engineered with Leica. The Insta360 Luna Pro and Luna Ultra cameras, hidden behind partially-frosted glass at Insta360's large booth at NAB in Las Vegas, promise high-end single- and dual-lens imaging and familiar form and function.

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Brightin Star’s Newest AF Lens Is an Ultra-Wide 12mm f/2.8 for Full-Frame Cameras

20 April 2026 at 18:01

A Sony Alpha camera with a large lens sits on a rocky surface outdoors, with blurred rocks and water in the background. The camera’s top dials and lens details are clearly visible.

Brightin Star has introduced a new AF 12mm f/2.8 ultra-wide-angle lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering a combination of an expansive field of view, autofocus performance, and a distortion-controlled optical design. Available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, the lens is aimed at photographers working across landscapes, architecture, interiors, and astrophotography.

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    UnifyDrive has introduced PixelMob, a new sub-brand aimed at professional photographers and video creators. Positioned as a “Creator’s Companion,” PixelMob is designed to address a longstanding gap in imaging workflows: the inability to verify, at the file level, that backups are intact before leaving the field. [Read More]
     

PixelMob Wants to End Backup Problems for Creators

20 April 2026 at 17:54

A portable external drive with a screen shows file folders and photo thumbnails, sitting on a desk near a laptop, a camera, SD cards, and a USB cable.

UnifyDrive has introduced PixelMob, a new sub-brand aimed at professional photographers and video creators. Positioned as a “Creator’s Companion,” PixelMob is designed to address a longstanding gap in imaging workflows: the inability to verify, at the file level, that backups are intact before leaving the field.

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The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a Wicked Fast Thunderbolt 5 SSD Array

20 April 2026 at 17:43

A compact desktop computer, an external black device with ventilation holes, a keyboard, a notebook, a pen, and a blue cup are arranged on a wooden desk in front of a monitor.

OWC, or Other World Computing, has announced the Express 4M2 Ultra, an SSD RAID enclosure that pairs NVMe M.2 drives with the speed of Thunderbolt 5 for up to 6,622MB/s performance for $400.

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These High-Shine Lip Glosses Will Give You The Juiciest Pout Ever

20 April 2026 at 19:30
gloss thumbnail.jpgWhether you're wearing full glam or channeling the clean girl aesthetic, your makeup isn't complete until you've applied some lip gloss. The perfect finishing touch, a good gloss is the easiest...

Former presidents share messages ahead of nation's 250th birthday: 'Don't give up on America'

20 April 2026 at 19:24
The nation's four living former presidents are offering their thoughts on where the U.S. stands ahead of its 250th anniversary this summer. "So I think my message is: Don’t give up on America. We're the longest-lasting, freely elected government in history now. And a lot of people didn't think we'd make it this long," former...

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