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Tinybeans launches private Photo Store for easy family keepsakes

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Tinybeans launches a privacy-focused Photo Store on its iOS app, letting Aussie families print photo books and calendars from AUD $32.99, all made locally.
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CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Australia to trial CCTV in 300 childcare centres as part of a AUD $189m plan to boost child safety and improve oversight in early learning settings.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Fujifilm unveils X half camera inspired by vintage design

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Fujifilm launches X half, a compact digital camera blending vintage half-frame design with modern features.
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Tinybeans urges parents to rethink photo sharing online

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Tinybeans warns parents against oversharing children's photos online, highlighting privacy risks linked to AI technologies amid growing safety concerns.
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#AltTextForAll: Improving the visual experience for blind & low vision people

Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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More than 6.6 billion images are uploaded to the internet every day, but for those who are blind or have low vision, it can be a massively limited experience.
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Travel photos on Flickr hint at people's global travel patterns

Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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Millions of Flickr travel photos were analysed by Warwick Business School and the Alan Turing Institute, revealing insights into global tourism patterns.
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Adobe AI detects Photoshopped faces as war against fakes continues

Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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Adobe, in collaboration with UC Berkeley, unveils AI tech that identifies Photoshopped faces with 99% accuracy, intensifying the battle against digital fakery.
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Hands-on review: Epson FastFoto FF-680W

Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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The Epson FastFoto FF-680W proves invaluable in digitising a lifetime of memories with lightning speed, simplicity, and impressive output quality.
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Five changes coming to Flickr in 2019

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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If you’re a Flickr community member or user, there are some big changes coming. Here are five things you need to know.
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Hands-on review: HP Sprocket, the portable instant printer

Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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The HP Sprocket harkens back to the days of Polaroid cameras, giving you the ability to print photos anywhere, at any time.
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Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers

Thu, 11th May 2017
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The numbers weren’t exactly super-specific, but it’s enough to make some estimates of how many units they’ve sold.
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Kiwi developer's printing app scores Google Pay rights in Australia

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Kiwi app developer MEA has swept its way into Australia through its Printicular app, which is now offering customers Android Pay to print photos.
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Is social media destroying our photos?

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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The rise of Instagram and Snapchat has turned photos into fleeting, crafted creations rather than timeless keepsakes, reshaping our relationship with them.
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What's really going on with men, women, and their smartphone photos?

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Women fail to protect their precious photos and videos on connected devices, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International.
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From cardboard heads to yetis: Weird stock images galore

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Stock image galleries are vast collections of every image you can imagine - from the very helpful to the downright weird.
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Nikon releases new high-performance lens

Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Nikon unveils new high-performance lens for DX-format users, featuring Nano Crystal Coat technology and built-in VR.
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Print your photos now... Or else

Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Vint Cerf warns that our digital data is at risk of fading away, as technology advances and old files become inaccessible.
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Instagram introduces 5 new filters - about time!

Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Instagram has today announced the release of five new filters, a move to keep up with ever-improving mobile phone cameras.
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Lady Gaga creates mobile pic printer with Polaroid

Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Lady Gaga teams up with Polaroid to revolutionize printing, unveiling a portable device for instant photo prints from phones.