[ad_1] Fujifilm Unlike the manual focus Z-Noct, Fujifilm’s f/1.0 lens has an autofocus system that will make it easier to use. Fujifilm said that it’s “fast and precise… even in near darkness,” and added that manual focus is easier too thanks to a new focus ring design. Autofocus lenses with extremely low f/stops are notoriously […]
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Google brings Lens text translations to KaiOS phones in India
[ad_1] The update adds a dedicated “Camera translate” button to KaiOS’ version of Assistant. By tapping the icon, Indian users can snap a photo of a product label, street sign or document, and Assistant will translate the text into English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi or Tamil. Support for two other languages — Kannada and Gujarati […]
Pinterest’s new Lens feature lets you find products based on your photos
[ad_1] Pinterest is back on its shopping flex with a new “Shop” tab in Lens camera search results. From today, you’ll be able to tap the camera in search bar, snap or upload a photo and then see the Shop tab with a feed of Pins based on products identified in that image. Helpfully, it’ll […]
Snapchat’s new lens helps users donate to the WHO’s COVID-19 relief fund
[ad_1] This isn’t Snapchat’s first COVID-19 filter. In March, it added mental health tools to help ease coronavirus anxiety through the “Here For You” tool. Those include information from the Crisis Text Line, Ad Council, WHO and CDC. A couple weeks later, Snapchat added lenses that encourage social distancing, hand washing and the importance of […]
Snapchat’s latest AR filters turn the floor into lava
[ad_1] The filters build on the effects from Lenses like Baby and Time Machine. Yes, you’ll probably only use them sparingly — say, to portray a place as a literal hellscape. They do show how advanced phone-based augmented reality has become, though. They also give Snapchat something else it can lord over Instagram, at least […]
Pinterest lets users virtually try on makeup
[ad_1] With the launch, Pinterest joins dozens of other brands and platforms offering similar virtual beauty offerings. IL MAKIAGE rolled out its shade-matching algorithm last year, while YouTube and Amazon both now offer similar try-on features. L’Oreal, Benefit and Neutrogena are also on board. Unlike some other tools, though, Pinterest says it wants shoppers to […]
Snapchat Cameos lets you insert your face into a GIF
[ad_1] If that sounds a touch creepy, well, you’re not wrong. According to a GIF that Snap supplied (above), you can appear as an anthropomorphized cat, someone riding a shopping cart, a giant animated “thumbs down” emoji and more. You can add your own message and, as you’d expect, Snapchat will also create facial expressions, […]
Snapchat’s Time Machine lens lets you slide between young and old
[ad_1] Called Time Machine, the new Snap lens lets you change your appearance by dragging a slider across your screen. Slide to the left, and you’ll look younger. Slide to the right, and you’ll watch yourself age. Time Machine is available beginning today, and it works with both front and rear facing cameras, so you […]
VSCO’s first Snapchat lens adds film-inspired effects
[ad_1] VSCO is giving Snapchat users a taste of what its photography app can offer. The popular photo-slash-filter app has teamed up with Snapchat and released its first lens for the platform called “Analog.” It comes with two filters, and according to VSCO, they’re new and exclusive to the platform. Film, the first of the […]
Snapchat’s first swipeable lens is an AR partnership with Tinder
[ad_1] “The Lens was built specially for Swipe Night to recreate for Snapchat users the swiping experience from the new interactive show,” Tinder says. “Each directional swipe will bring the user to a different Snapchat experience, depending on their choice.” The lens will arrive along with the six-episode series Swipe Night, which debuts On October […]