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Tech News: A Beloved DSLR, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Is Officially Discontinued

Digital Camera World   Wednesday March 18, 2026

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV was one of the last great survivors of the DSLR era – but its time has run out in a market dominated by mirrorless cameras: The iconic model has now been added to Canon Japan's discontinuation list. The move comes nearly 10 years after the 5D Mark IV was introduced in August 2016. At the time, it brought several important upgrades, including a 30.4MP full-frame sensor, 7fps continuous shooting, and 4K video recording. “Even years after launch, the 5D Mark IV is known as one of Canon's most dependable pro DSLR workhorses, and remains widely used,” notes Digital Camera World.    Read the full Story >>

Industry News: Adobe's Shantanu Narayen Is Stepping Down After 18 Years as CEO

PetaPixel   Wednesday March 18, 2026

Shantanu Narayen, the CEO of Adobe for 18 years, has announced he is stepping down. He will transition the role to a not-yet-determined successor but will retain his position as Chair of the Board of Directors, notes PetaPixel. Narayen oversaw no fewer than two major transitions for Adobe: Hwe was at the helm when the decision was made to move away from the Creative Suite to the Creative Cloud and again more recently with Adobe’s push into artificial intelligence. Investors don’t seem pleased at the news, with Adobe stock tumbling following Narayen’s announcement.   Read the full Story >>

Trending: British Tourist Among 20 Charged in Dubai Over Videos of Iranian Missile Strikes

The Guardian   Wednesday March 18, 2026

A 60-year-old British tourist is among 20 people who have been charged in the United Arab Emirates under cybercrime laws in connection with filming and posting material related to Iranian attacks on the country. While restrictions on filming attacks during conflict are not unusual globally, the case has attracted attention because of the UAE’s reputation as a magnet for influencers whose livelihoods depend on constant filming and posting, notes The Guardian. Despite the law, footage from recent Iranian attacks has been widely spread on social media. So has fake Ai-generated footage.   Read the full Story >>

In Focus: Pentagon Bars Photographers From War Briefings. Was It Effective Use of Space, Censorship, or a Matter of Vanity?

By David Schonauer   Wednesday March 18, 2026

As PPD noted recently, the Pentagon has enacted strict limits that bars press photographers from briefings on the Iran war. The Pentagon said in a statement that it made the change to use the space in the Pentagon's briefing room "effectively," noted The New York Times, adding that the ban was "the latest move" by the Defense Department under Secretary Pete Hegseth to restrict …   Read the full Story >>

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