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- 1AI Tools Now Able to Hack Camera Software, Experts AlarmedβHacking Camera Software with AI is Getting Crazy
New demonstrations show artificial intelligence being used to find and exploit vulnerabilities in camera software, a development many are calling alarming. Security watchers say AI-assisted attacks could make hacking consumer and professional cameras far faster and easier than before, raising fresh concerns about device security and prompting calls for manufacturers to strengthen protections.
- 2OpenCV to demo spatial AI toolkit for physical AI systemsβComputer vision used to stop at βwhat is this?β Physical AI needs βwhere is it, how far, whatβs changing, and what shoul
OpenCV is hosting a live session on building what it calls a Visual Cortex for physical AI β systems that go beyond recognising objects to judging distance, tracking change and guiding robot actions. The demonstration combines OpenCV software with Intel RealSense depth cameras, NVIDIA Jetson hardware and ROS 2, plus vision-language models. It reflects a wider push to give robots real spatial understanding rather than simple classification.
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Filmmaker Rian Johnson, known for Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, has drawn attention with a statement about his ideal iPhone camera app. The comment has sparked discussion among film and tech enthusiasts about what features a director would want from smartphone camera software.
- 4Lawsuit claims Meta AI smart glasses secretly record usersβ"13-page lawsuit contends that although the microphone, camera, & AI software in Meta AI smart glasses are designed to a
A 13-page lawsuit contends that the microphone, camera and AI software in Meta's AI smart glasses, designed to activate with the trigger phrase "Hey Meta", can instead activate without the phrase being used and covertly listen to and record their surroundings. The filing argues this amounts to surreptitious data collection and is being pursued as a class action. The claim has drawn attention online as privacy concerns around always-on wearable AI devices continue to grow.
- 5Apple admits new iPhone cameras have rare glitch, fix comingβΌApple admits the new iPhone cameras have a rare glitch, promises fix is coming
Apple has acknowledged that some new iPhone units suffer from a rare camera glitch and says a software fix is on the way. The admission comes shortly after users began reporting camera problems on the latest devices. Details on exactly which models are affected and when the fix will roll out remain limited, but the company has confirmed it is working on a solution.
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The West Fargo Police Department in North Dakota is transitioning to technology from Axon, a company known for body cameras, evidence management systems and police software. The move means the department will rely on Axon's platform for recording, storing and managing law enforcement data. Details on the timeline and cost of the switch have not yet been made public.
- 7Leaked Apple HomeView software hints at HomeKit camera featuresβΌApple HomeView is getting ready to teach Googleβs Pixel Tablet a home security lesson Leaked HomeView software hints at
Leaked software suggests Apple is preparing a HomeView app that would bring full HomeKit security camera features to its devices. Commenters note the feature set would directly rival Google's Pixel Tablet, which notably skipped home security camera integration entirely, setting up a head-to-head comparison between the two companies' smart home strategies.
- 8Kino Transcode Opens RED and Blackmagic Raw Files in BrowserβΌShow HN: Kino Transcode β Open Red and Blackmagic Raw Files in the Browser
Kino.ai has launched Kino Transcode, a browser-based tool that lets users open and work with RED and Blackmagic RAW camera files without dedicated desktop software. The tool was shared on Hacker News, drawing attention from filmmakers and developers interested in moving professional video workflows into the browser. Discussion centres on how it handles heavy RAW formats that normally require specialised hardware and software.
- 9Apple HomeView Hub Could Double as Security CameraβApple HomeView Could Double as a Security Camera Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub could also work as a HomeKit S
Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub may also function as a HomeKit Secure Video camera, according to settings strings discovered in the device's software by code sleuth pdfu. The finding suggests the hub will offer built-in security camera capabilities alongside its smart home features. Tech watchers are discussing what this means for Apple's home hardware lineup.
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Code found in early iOS 27 builds points to five possible new camera features for Apple's next iPhone software update. The discovery suggests Apple is working on imaging upgrades, though none of the features are confirmed and details remain limited until the company announces iOS 27 officially.
- 11How useful is the iPhone's variable aperture really?βHow useful is a variable aperture on the new iPhone anyway?
Photography commentators are debating the value of the variable aperture in Apple's latest iPhone. The feature lets the camera physically adjust its aperture, something usually reserved for professional lenses, but the discussion centres on whether everyday users will notice any real benefit. Photographers are weighing its effect on depth of field and low-light shots against Apple's computational photography, which already simulates similar results in software.
- 12Axis Camera Station RCE exploit details go publicβDetails and an Axis Camera Station RCE PoC are public. Patch CVE-2025-30026, CVE-2025-30023, and CVE-2026-63286 to preve
Security researchers have published details and a proof-of-concept for a remote code execution flaw in Axis Camera Station, the video management software from Axis Communications. The disclosure covers CVE-2025-30026, CVE-2025-30023 and CVE-2026-63286, which together can allow theft of camera credentials. Users are urged to patch their installations promptly.
- 13Writer swaps Samsung's default camera app for alternativeβΌI hate Samsung's default camera app β here's what I use instead
Android Authority has published a piece arguing that Samsung's default camera app is frustrating to use, with the author explaining which alternative app they have switched to instead. The item reflects an ongoing debate among Android users about whether stock camera apps from phone makers deliver the best experience, or whether third-party options offer better controls and results.
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InfoWorld reports that robot eyeballs β camera-based vision systems for robots β are increasing the value of open source software. The argument is that open source tools are becoming more important as robotics and computer vision technologies expand, giving developers and companies new reasons to build on freely available code.
- 15Insta360 Ace Pro 3 Gains Live Camera Previews on DisplayβLive Camera Previews Arrive on the Insta360 Ace Pro 3 Display
Insta360 has added live camera previews to the Ace Pro 3's display, letting users see a real-time feed directly on the device screen while setting up or adjusting shots. The update improves framing and usability without needing to check a phone app. Action camera enthusiasts and tech outlets are noting the feature as a welcome quality-of-life improvement for the popular 360 and action camera line.
- 16Old Nest Gadgets Are Losing Support β Here's What to DoβΌDon't Throw Away Your Old, Unsupported Nest Gadgets β Do This Instead
Google has phased out software support for several older Nest devices, leaving owners with smart thermostats, cameras and other gadgets that no longer receive updates. Tech coverage suggests users shouldn't discard the hardware, pointing instead to repurposing options such as using devices with local control or third-party integrations. Owners are weighing whether to keep, convert or recycle their unsupported gear as Google pushes newer Nest models.
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A tech outlet is asking which Android phones best match Apple's latest iPhone pair, weighing design, cameras, performance and software against the iPhone lineup. Readers are debating the closest rivals, with names like Samsung's Galaxy S models and Google's Pixel range typically coming up in comparisons of Apple's flagship devices and their Android counterparts.
- 18Frustration grows over SaaS dark patterns and Loom pricingβSaaS dark patterns: 'free' claims, auto-renewals, impossible cancellations. Enough. Why pay Loom $12/mo & get surveilled
Criticism of SaaS business practices is circulating, targeting 'free' claims, auto-renewals and cancellations that are deliberately difficult. Loom's $12-a-month fee for simple screen recording is singled out, with the poster promoting a free, client-side WebAssembly screen and camera recorder that keeps recordings local with no uploads or paywalls.
- 19Solink raises over $100 million for AI camera analyticsβSolink Corp. announced it has raised more than $100 million in new funding. Source: SiliconANGLE https:// siliconangle.c
Solink Corp., an Ottawa-based software company, announced it has raised more than $100 million in new funding. The company uses artificial intelligence to pull business data from security camera footage, helping retailers and other firms analyse customer behaviour and operations. The investment is being read as a sign of continued investor appetite for AI tools that turn existing video infrastructure into business intelligence.
- 20'The Last Jedi' Director Rian Johnson Launches iPhone Camera AppβΌ'The Last Jedi' Director Launches a New Camera App for iPhone (Because He's a Good Guy)
Rian Johnson, the director of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', has launched a new camera app for the iPhone. The announcement was framed as a passion project by a filmmaker sharing tools with others, and coverage so far has focused on the novelty of a major film director releasing consumer software. Details on pricing and features have drawn interest from film fans and iPhone photographers alike.
- 21Pixel 11 Pro's Magic Capture fuels camera speculationβThe Pixel 11 Pro's Magic Capture sounds like the feature keeping its camera story interesting, focusing more on timing t
Talk is building around the Pixel 11 Pro's rumoured Magic Capture feature, which is described as keeping Google's camera story interesting by emphasising timing and capture moments rather than chasing larger sensor hardware. Commenters see the timing-focused approach as a fresh angle for mobile photography, continuing Google's habit of differentiating through software rather than raw camera specs.
- 22Halide Rolls Out First Updates For New iPhone Camera AppβΌHalide Releases Its First Batch Of Updates For The iPhone Duo
Camera app developer Halide has released its first round of updates designed for the latest iPhone models. The update adapts the app's controls and processing to the new devices' camera hardware. Photography enthusiasts are following closely, as Halide is a popular alternative to Apple's built-in camera app and often showcases what third-party software can do with new iPhone features.