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Badger Badger Badger Video Officially Preserved by British Film Institute

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It's an icon of early internet videos: 12 badgers doing calisthenics while a mushroom and snake occasionally appear on screen, known as "Badger Badger Badger" or "The Badger Song." [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

YouTube Will Help You Find Videos Featuring Your AI Clone

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YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection tool to everyone over 18 in the coming weeks -- meaning it will no longer be limited to select creators and public figures. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Newspaper Deletes Photo of Unconscious Motorbike Rider After Backlash

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During the MotoGP race yesterday in Barcelona, a horrific accident occurred when one of the motorcycle riders crashed into the back of another at high speed. In such cases, producers and editors must tread carefully about what they show, and it seems at least one newspaper got it wrong. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

No, the Sony a7R VI Doesn’t Make the a1 II Obsolete

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As soon as I learned about the exciting and excellent new Sony a7R VI and got my hands on it a few weeks ago, I knew exactly what people would be asking once they learned about the camera's new, faster stacked sensor and 30 FPS burst shooting rates. Why would any photographer choose the Sony a1 II over the a7R VI? And I was right. I heard this question at least a dozen times at Sony's a7R VI event in New York City without any prompting whatsoever. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

How Shutter Speed Affects Your Photos

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Have you ever thought closely about how much or little your photos change with just one stop of shutter speed? Here's what happens to the same scene shot from 1/3200 to 60 seconds. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

The Chinese Lens Boom Continues With a Flood of New Releases

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Chinese lens makers are arriving at the 2026 trade show season with an unusually aggressive wave of new autofocus optics, compact primes, and experimental designs aimed at everything from cinema production to casual street photography. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel