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Twitter brings image upload improvements and also adds support for iOS Live Photos

Abhay V — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:48:01 +0000

Twitter announced today that it will begin preserving the quality of JPEG images uploaded to the platform, resulting in a better quality of the images. Also, iOS Live Photos can be uploaded as a GIF. Read more...

You can no longer 'view image' on Google Images search results

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 04:50:01 +0000

In a bid to combat image piracy and allay concerns of publishers, the search giant has removed the button allowing you to conveniently open just the image in question in a separate tab. Read more...

Telltale removes real image of dead Russian ambassador following backlash

Usama Jawad — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:24:02 +0000

In response to what appears to be a very public fiasco, Telltale Games has apologized and removed the real and disturbing image of a dead Russian ambassador from its latest Batman game. Read more...

Another leak shows the Samsung Galaxy S8 in its full edge-to-edge glory

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:04:01 +0000

A new leak of a press render shows the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8's huge screen and lack of a home button. This is one of the best looks at the device yet, which is expected to be unveiled this month. Read more...

Google develops CSI-like technology that 'enhances' low resolution images

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:16:01 +0000

The weird world portrayed in formulaic investigation shows is now one step closer to our reality, as Google's neural nets can now enhance and partially unblur human faces from low-res images. Read more...

Locky ransomware reportedly spreading on Facebook Messenger via JPG file [Update]

Justin Luna — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:42:01 +0000

A security firm found a new attack vector which exploits image files sent on Facebook. It will download a malicious file, which when activated will activate the Locky ransomware. Read more...

Renders claim to show upcoming Moto powerhouse, the Droid Turbo 3

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:26:01 +0000

Images have popped up over in China, claiming to show the upcoming Moto Droid Turbo 3, from Lenovo. The device is expected to be launched in the US before the end of the year. Read more...

Microsoft is possibly teasing the upcoming Surface Book 2 on Instagram [Update: maybe not]

Usama Jawad — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 08:02:01 +0000

A new image has surfaced on Microsoft's official Surface Instagram account, which possibly showcases the redesigned hinge of the upcoming Surface Book 2 - which is black in color. Read more...

Photos become first class citizens on Twitter in new update

Paul Hill — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 19:16:01 +0000

Twitter has improved the way pictures are displayed on their website. Users will no longer have to expand posts to view the image in full, and photos uploaded in batch are easier to view as well. Read more...

Microsoft improves Bing image search for Android and iOS

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:20:01 +0000

The Bing team has refined its image search interface to make it easier for users to find photos with specific qualities through touch input instead of typing. Read more...

Amazon now offers unlimited cloud photo storage to all Prime members

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:38:01 +0000

Amazon has announced that starting today all Prime subscribers get unlimited storage in the cloud to upload their images. The offer was previously limited to Fire device owners but is now open to all. Read more...

Microsoft has removed its Bing Image Widget

Jett Goldsmith — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 02:30:53 +0000

Following a lawsuit from Getty Images over copyright infringement, Microsoft has bit the bullet and removed the beta version of its Bing Image Widget, which allowed site owners to easily embed media. Read more...

More iPhone 6 leaks, this time it's the frame of the device

Brockman Davis — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:15:59 +0000

Following information of a sapphire display for the iPhone 6 being torture tested, an image of the front frame had been leaked. It's unclear if this part belongs to the 4.7 or 5.5 inch model. Read more...

HTC Desire 8 phablet seen in leaked press renders [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:20:20 +0000

A day after HTC says they're focusing a lot more on mid-range phones, images of their new mid-range phablet leak online. With a polycarbonate body and a familiar design this is one attractive phone. Read more...

Nokia brings RAW DNG image format to the 1020 and 1520 Lumias

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 09:24:07 +0000

Nokia has announced it's bringing support for RAW image files on some of its Lumia smartphones. One of the most desired features, RAW support offers a whole new world of opportunity to enthusiasts. Read more...

Lots of iPhone 5Cs pose for group shot in latest leaked image

Vlad Dudau — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 08:56:21 +0000

A new image showing lots of iPhone 5Cs has surfaced from inside Pegatron, one of Apple's Asian contractors. The handsets seem to be going through some QA before their expected launch in September. Read more...

Image supposedly shows Nokia Windows RT tablet destined for Verizon

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:43:26 +0000

A leaked image supposedly shows a red Nokia tablet running Windows RT and destined for Verizon. The rumored tablet is expected to launch in the fall to coincide with the release of Windows 8.1 Read more...

Images reportedly show iPhone 5C front and 8 Mpx camera

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:26:58 +0000

New leaked images from Weibo and Trusted Reviews claim to show the front panel of the iPhone 5C, as well as the 8Mpx camera module that the new device will come with. Read more...

Microsoft adds usage rights to Bing image search filters

John Callaham — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:02:08 +0000

Microsoft has added yet another new feature to Bing, specifically the ability to filter searching for images by whether they are in the public domain, or if they have certain restrictions. Read more...

Supposed photo from Lumia 928 camera leaks [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:26:52 +0000

An image that was supposedly taken with the upcoming Lumia 928 has been leaked. The image shows what the the Lumia 928 will be capable of and the EXIF data shows the image was taken in Redmond. Read more...

Press photo of HTC One leaks

Brad Sams — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:10:54 +0000

The HTC One is believed to be the M7 device that we have seen around the Internet. The M7 branding is likely the codename as the One naming scheme falls in line with previous HTC releases. Read more...

Apple leaks continue, prototype iPhone 5S case spotted

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:48:17 +0000

It's only been a few months since Apple launched it's iPhone 5 back in September but some leaked images appear to show a brand new device. If they're real this might be Apple's iPhone 5S. Read more...

Bing launches new look for image searches

John Callaham — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:01:47 +0000

Microsoft's Bing division has launched a new look for its users who want to search for images, with larger images instead of small thumbnails and a new “magnifying glass” feature. Read more...

The top 10k Windows Phone apps in one massive image

Brad Sams — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:53:48 +0000

The Windows Phone Marketplace now has over 90,000 apps, but if you wanted to see an image of the top 10k selling apps, today is your lucky day. Read more...

DriveImage XML 2.3.0

Steven Parker — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:59:07 +0000

DriveImage XML is an easy to use and reliable program for imaging and backing up partitions and logical drives. Image creation uses Microsoft's Volume Shadow Services (VSS), allowing you to create safe "hot images" even from... Read more...

XnView v1.98.2

Steven Parker — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:44:22 +0000

XnView is freeware software that allows you to view and convert graphic files. It's very fast and easy to use. But more importantly it supports more than 400 graphics formats! Import about 400 graphic file formats Export... Read more...

Greenshot 0.8.1.1198 Beta

Steven Parker — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:54:15 +0000

Greenshot is a light-weight screenshot software tool for Windows with the following key features: Create complete or partial screenshots quickly. Easily annotate, highlight or obfuscate parts of the screenshot. Send the screenshot to a file, the... Read more...

Google introduces 'Sort by Subject' to image searches

Steven Parker — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:29:13 +0000

Google has just started rolling out a new feature to its Google Images search. The new "sort by subject" feature will allow you search images by subject, which means it's easier to find exactly what... Read more...

XnView v1.98

Steven Parker — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:02:40 +0000

Screenpresso v1.2.3

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:59:54 +0000

Screenpresso overrides the Print Screen key and makes it easy to take the best screen captures in a few seconds. It is a light-weight Windows software giving a wonderful look to your screenshots for FREE... Read more...

Sony Ericsson WP7 device leaks out in multiple pictures

Brad Sams — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:48:34 +0000

For the past few days an image of a Sony Ericsson device running WP7 had been running around the Internet. While it is possible to fake one image, multiple images of the device have now... Read more...

Bing launches improved image search

Andrew Lyle — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:29:17 +0000

Today Microsoft announced a big update for Bing's image search, which now searches for trending topics and related images for your query. This is Microsoft's first major redesign to Bing images since it launched last... Read more...

Woman sues Google over underwear images posted on Street View

Kelly Hodgkins — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:39:13 +0000

A Japanese woman is suing Google over a revealing Street View image, according to a report out of The Telegraph UK. The unidentified woman is asking for 600,000 Yen (US$7163) due to psychological distress caused... Read more...

Picasa 3.8 Build 117.24

Steven Parker — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:20:27 +0000

Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and... Read more...

Inkscape 0.48

Steven Parker — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:05:35 +0000

Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Freehand, or Xara X. What sets Inkscape apart is its use of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), an open XML-based W3C standard, as... Read more...

Image Tuner 1.2

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:37:27 +0000

Image Tuner is a free software for batch resizing, converting, watermarking and renaming your digital photos and images from more than 20 image formats to JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF and GIF formats. The program will... Read more...

Official image of Zune HD's marketplace released

Sam Symons — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:16:34 +0000

The Zune HD is Microsoft's next big thing when it comes to mobile media, and aims to be a direct competitor to Apple's iPod touch line. To aid in the battle against Apple's current dominance,... Read more...

Image Tuner 1.1

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:31:41 +0000

Image Tuner 1.0

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:36:03 +0000

Image Tuner is a free software for batch resizing, converting, watermarking and renaming your digital photos and images from and to JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF and GIF formats. The program will help you to prepare... Read more...

Multiple Image Resizer .NET 2.4.0.0

Steven Parker — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:27:27 +0000

Multiple Image Resizer .NET is an easy to use and attractive image processing tool, that allows you to process individual images or entire folders of images at once. You can resize, crop, add borders, overlay... Read more...