Sep 12
Google+ is now rolling out many of the image adjustment tricks included in its Auto Awesome feature
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Sep 08
This article was written on July 10, 2012 by CyberNet.
I’ve always thought that free tools like Paint.NET are incredible pieces of software because they drastically simplify the image editing process for most users while still offering a lot of the advanced options for the power users out there. The downside to Paint.NET is that it’s only available on Windows, but a free app called Pinta tries to bring a similar set of features to all platforms.
Pinta takes many cues from Paint.NET, and that’s a good thing in my book. Since the app is cross-platform you can easily edit your images on Windows, Linux and Mac which can help make moving between operating systems an easier transition when you consider the interface will be the same on them all.
There’s not much else to say about the tool because it does what you’d want an image editor to do. Here is an overview of some of the features highlighted on the project’s page:
- Drawing Tools
Use easy drawing tools to draw freehand, lines, rectangles, ellipses, and more. - Full History
Don’t be afraid to experiment, Pinta tracks your full history so you can always undo. - Unlimited Layers
Use layers to help separate and group elements of your image for easy editing. - Adjustments and Effects
Pinta includes over 35 adjustments and effects for tweaking your images. - Your Workspace
Like docked windows? No problem. Floating windows? No problem. Pinta will even let you mix and match.
One thing I do want to note is to take a look at the prerequisites on the download page. For example, Windows users will need to install .NET 4 and GTK before Pinta will work.
Pinta Homepage (Windows/Mac/Linux; Freeware)
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Sep 08
This article was written on December 08, 2011 by CyberNet.
For the every-day photos that you snap just for fun, there’s no reason to spend hefty sums of money and quality time learning Photoshop. Instead, head over to BeFunky.com where you can quickly, and easily, edit your photos for free. Not only can you edit your photos, you can also add effects and design elements with very little effort.
No need to sign-up for an account, with BeFunky, you can get started right away. You can pull in your pictures from all sorts of various sites like Facebook and Picasa, or you can tinker around with a few sample photos which is what I did to get the gist of what BeFunky is all about.
Using a simple interface, BeFunky makes it possible for anyone to navigate and use their services. Want your photos black and white? No problem. Want to add a frame? Simple. With just a few clicks, users are able to use their imaginations to transform photos into something much more than they originally were. Creative options include photo effects, artsy effects, a framer, goodies (like “stickers”), and a text editor.
A word of caution: not ALL features are available for free. There are some “premium” effects that are available for a nominal fee. They offer enough free of charge options that for most people, an upgrade won’t be necessary. With tons of interesting ways to express yourself, BeFunky is a cool way to add a little something special to your photos.
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Sep 02
Details of a Facebook security flaw have recently been shared. This latest flaw was image related and was discovered by way of an Indian researcher by the name of Arul Kumar. Perhaps key here, this flaw was first reported to Facebook and has since been corrected. As a result, Kumar has been rewarded for his […]
Aug 22
Yes, new rumors about iPhone colors seem to come along every day now. But these images from Weekly Ascii in Japan show an intriguing look at the champagne version of the alleged iPhone 5S model allegedly coming September 10, next to black and white iPhone 5 models… allegedly, of course. If real, they match up with previous images, while also showing a bit more refinement in the design and quality. The new color would be far from the blingy gold we saw before, though, perhaps ruining the dreams of the Chanel-bag-and-small-dog crowd. Grab your salt shaker and check after the break for another shot, or hit the source to see them all.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple
Via: Nowhereelse
Source: Weekly Ascii
Aug 13
Getty Museum makes 4,600 high-res images free to download with Open Content Program
Posted in: Today's Chili
Journalists and news consumers alike may be familiar with the Getty name — Mark Getty founded his namesake stock photography company in the 1990s, and Getty Images is responsible for distributing thousands of photographs every day. But many Southern Californians best know the family for its contributions to the J. Paul Getty Museum, which houses an enormous collection of art at two locations in Los Angeles. It’s that latter institution that’s making waves today, opening up its digital collection for anyone to view, download, modify and publish, free of charge. The Open Content Program enables access to 4,600 (and counting) high-res images, such as the photograph posted above. The organization’s only requirement is that artwork be accompanied by an attribution line, such as the one published below.
[Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program.]
Filed under: Internet
Via: The Verge
Source: Getty
Aug 13
Another Samsung flip-phone leaks out: the Hennessy, with dual 480 x 320 displays
Posted in: Today's Chili
In the realm of Samsung flip-phone rumors, color us confused. Earlier, we saw a manual on Samsung’s site for a Galaxy Folder (SHF-E400K), with dual 800 x 480 displays, a dual-core Snapdragon 400 CPU, 2GB of RAM, gold trim and LTE support. Now, we’re seeing a so-called Samsung Hennessy (SCH-W789), another dual-screen clamshell model with 320 x 480 resolution on both of its 3.27-inch screens, a quad-core 1.2GHz CPU, 5-megapixel camera, dual-sim support and, yes, a “Luxury Gold” color trim option. The latter model has leaked multiple times from Asian rumor sites, while the presence of a manual and photos for the Folder seem to all but confirm that model. We remain skeptical, though, as the sources may have mixed up the similar-looking models, and in any case they may never arrive in the US. If they’re real, though, we’ve obviously underestimated the size of the cognac-and-cigar throwback market.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
Via: SamMobile
Source: Sammy Hub
Aug 02
Those canny folks at Tinhte may have revealed yet another previously unknown handset, this time from BlackBerry. A leaked image appears to show a Porsche Design version of the Z10, packing what looks like a carbon fiber shell and other touches from the design house. Tinhte says the device would also run a custom version of BlackBerry 10 and cost $2,000 or more, while N4BB claims it’ll be called the P’9982 (punctuation and all). Though the pictures look convincing enough, information about the naming, OS and price is purely speculative — you might need an entire salt shaker to swallow it whole. Check the images for yourself at the source.
Filed under: Cellphones, Blackberry
Via: N4BB
Source: Tinhte (translated)
Jul 30
Just about a week after rolling out offline file access, Microsoft’s file hosting service is getting a number of updates. This time the features are rolling out to SkyDrive.com, starting with support for devices with high DPI. The site will detect and match photos and thumbnails to the resolution of your display. Also on the docket is photo rotation and the ever-important ability to view animated GIFs in their full stop motion glory. There are also a couple of updates on the sharing side of things, including the ability to share individual groups of files from anywhere in your account, while a new shared view shows files you’ve shared at the top and stuff that’s shared with you below. Oh, and when you send someone a document now, recipients can edit it without having to sign in. All of those upgrades and more can be checked out in further detail at the source link below.
Filed under: Internet, Software, Microsoft
Source: Inside SkyDrive
Jul 11
Yesterday, the BlackBerry A10 – codenamed Aristo – had some of its specs leaked, showing us what the company has in mind for its Z10 reboot. Now the folks over at Boy Genius Report have nabbed an image of the smartphone, as well as a screenshot of its system information showing it running BlackBerry version 10.2.0.552.
According to the specs leak, the BlackBerry A10 is said to feature a 5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280 x 720. In addition, there’s said to be a dual-core processor and a separate graphics processor, something that eschews the integrated chip the company elected to use in its current offerings.
This is alongside a reported 2GB of RAM, per yesterday’s leak. The device is reportedly being focused towards gaming and power in general, and features a touchscreen display rather than a keyboard. And then there’s the actual styling of the device, which BGR reported as being more finished and to have a more refined fit over the Z10 handset currently available.
The back of the device is reported as featuring “something similar” to what is found on the current BlackBerry Q10 device, and overall it is more rounded in nature than the company’s other phones. Also leaked yesterday was the BlackBerry 9720, which is a reboot of the Q10 in the same way the A10 is a reboot of the Z10 handset.
The BlackBerry 9720 is said to feature styling that makes it similar in nature to the 9700, updating its look so that it falls in line with the company’s other 2013 devices. That’s the extent of what we know about them right now, but it is enough to give BlackBerry faithfuls an idea of what to expect. What do you think? Let us know!
SOURCE: BGR
BlackBerry A10 image surfaces shortly after spec leak is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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