Retro-photography apps that mimic the appearance of analog film formats make your digital files seem like they’re from another era. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer, who grew up in a family of ...

A recent update enabled the program to make better hands, more realistic Asian faces, and convincing vintage photographs. China Report is MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology ...

From physical media, to analog cameras, to the resurgence of MP3 players, "retro tech" is making a comeback. This series celebrates a simpler time for tech, and explores ways to recreate it in the ...

The internet has a new obsession with AI-generated images and videos. Just as netizens were moving past the Studio Ghibli-style self-portraits, Nano Banana Labs, powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash, ...

If you’re an iPhone user, chances are you enjoy the wonders of Instagram. It’s one of the most popular photo apps in the App Store for good reason: it’s simple, has great vintage-looking filters, and ...

In a time when AI-powered imaging software tweaks and smooths every digital photo to appear perfect, some photographers are embracing the quirky flaws of vintage digital cameras. Today’s young adults ...

The internet’s latest obsession? A throwback that feels oddly comforting, retro digital camera edits. From grainy party snaps to flash-heavy candid shots, this early-2000s aesthetic is everywhere ...

In 2026, ChatGPT photo editing prompts are transforming the way people recreate nostalgic, film-inspired visuals. These AI-powered prompts help turn modern digital photos into authentic 90s vintage ...

Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app with roughly a million users, is adding a new feature that lets you time-travel through your old photo memories from your phone’s camera roll. While the app ...

Like the allure of vinyl records, classic video games and even the early internet, the fascination with older photography standards like point-and-shoot cameras and 35mm film persists — even in people ...