BlackMagic Design: BlackMagic Design, the company behind video-editing software DaVinci Resolve, has announced the next iteration of the product: DaVinci Resolve 21. The new update brings photo editing to the video-editing workspace in a dedicated Photo page. For now, the feature is primarily focused on color-grading (adjusting certain colors to produce a specific look). DaVinci resolve is unique in that it uses nodes instead of layers to make adjustments. Nodes can be placed in series or in parallel, resulting in distinct looks found in movies like “Bugonia,” Apple TV’s “F1,” “Jurassic World Rebirth” and “KPop Demon Hunters.” DaVinci Resolve 21 also introduces new AI features, including digital aging, a face reshaper tool (for adjusting eyes, noses, eyebrows and overall face shape), a blemish removal feature, UltraSharpen (for upscaling video) and Motion Deblur. While DaVinci Resolve is free to use, some additional features, including the AI tools, require a one-time purchase.

France: The French government has announced that it will be slowly transitioning away from U.S.-based tech products to be more independent from American companies. This includes reducing its reliance on Microsoft products, moving to Linux as the operating system of choice. The Interministerial Digital Directorate (the country’s digital agency) will be the first government organization to make the switch. By Fall of 2026, all government agencies will have to submit a plan detailing the changes their departments will make, which includes modifications to tools involving virtual machines, database management, antivirus software and video conferencing. So far, the government hasn’t named any specific Linux distribution.

GoPro: Action camera company GoPro recently unveiled the latest in its series of cameras. The company is calling the new lineup the Mission 1, to differentiate it from the Hero series (the traditional action cameras GoPro is known for). The Mission series products have a 1-inch sensor, offering improved low-light performance, as well as Log footage. Log footage captures a wide dynamic range, offering improved color control when grading footage. Both the Mission Pro and Mission Pro ILS are able to capture 8K footage at 60 frames per second, 4K 240 frames per second and 1080p at 960 frames per second. The Mission 1 Pro ILS has swappable lenses, which use the Micro Four Thirds mounting system. The Mission 1 cameras are also able to capture 50 megapixel still images, with controllable ISO, shutter speed and exposure compensation. The price of the cameras has yet to be announced.