Wellcome Photography Prize Wednesday July 23, 2025
Now in its 28th year, the Wellcome Photography Prize honors photography at the intersection of science, health and the human experience. This year’s winners, announced on July 16, “capture powerful stories exploring domestic abuse, climate migration and the hidden dangers of cholesterol,” notes Euro News. UK-based artist Sujata Setia, Bangladeshi photographer Mithail Afrige Chowdhury, and UK-based science photographer Steve Gschmeissner, each win $13,500. See also: The British Journal of Photography.
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Leica Rumors Wednesday July 23, 2025
Beware of fake Leica websites that offer significant discounts on Leica gear: “The websites are designed to resemble the original/official website, but upon examining the details, such as domain registration and hosting, you will quickly realize that these are all fake websites created to collect credit card information,” notes Leica Rumors. The scammers are advertising the fake sites on social media, adds LR, which spotlights some of the bogus sites. Leica itself has responded to the problem, putting a banner at the top of its actual website.
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David Schonauer Wednesday July 23, 2025
Many of us have gotten into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students
in California, for instance, showed that 89% changed the playback speed of online lectures, while there have been numerous articles in the media about how common speedy viewing has become. … Read the full Story >>
The New York Times Tuesday July 22, 2025
President Donald Trump has made AI news again, this time by reposting a fake video showing former President Barack Obama being arrested in the Oval Office. The proliferation of false imagery from Trump comes as administration officials accuse Obama of trying to harm Trump’s campaign during the 2016 election, and as the president seeks to redirect conversation from the controversy over sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, notes The New York Times. Time magazine has more,
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