The publishing world is increasingly recognizing the power of social media to drive book sales and build readership. While traditional marketing methods remain important, platforms like TikTok and Instagram have emerged as significant forces, fostering dedicated communities around books and authors. A recent case study involving German publisher Carlsen highlights a strategic approach to leveraging … Read more
Meta Deploys New Anti-Scam Tools Across Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger San Francisco, CA – Meta is bolstering its defenses against online fraud with a new suite of anti-scam tools rolling out across its flagship platforms: Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The initiatives, announced on Wednesday, leverage artificial intelligence and user-facing alerts to proactively identify and mitigate … Read more
The evolution of online shopping continues apace, with artificial intelligence poised to reshape how consumers discover and purchase products. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is quietly testing a new feature called “Shopping research” within its Meta AI interface, signaling a significant step into the burgeoning world of AI-powered commerce. This move … Read more
The rise of online romance scams continues to inflict emotional and financial devastation globally, with a recent case in Spain highlighting the sophisticated tactics employed by fraudsters. A woman in Salamanca, Spain, was allegedly defrauded of thousands of euros after believing she had formed a romantic relationship with a man posing as a doctor working … Read more
The Enduring Legacy of the Rochdale Pioneers: A Cooperative Movement That Began 180 Years Ago In the heart of 19th-century industrial England, a quiet revolution began not with grand pronouncements or political upheaval, but with a simple act of collective action. Faced with exploitative practices and poor-quality goods, 28 working men in the town of … Read more
2026-02-27 15:37:00 拍攝出色相片一定要動用無反或單反相機？近年旗艦級智能手機的拍攝硬件突飛猛進，實際表現又是否足以打破大家先入為主的既定印象？早前我們進行了一次「智能手機 vs 無反相機」的街頭夜攝盲測，由專業攝影師在相同條件下拍攝多組相片，再讓網民憑肉眼分辨6張作品究竟出自哪款器材。盲測結果現已出爐，當中以小米 17 Ultra 拍攝的作品展現出極高水準，超過六成網民給予高度評價，甚至認為其畫質足以媲美無反相機的傑作！ 人像攝影對決｜無反與手機的散景表現有何分別？ 第一組是街頭人像實測，這次代表手機陣營迎戰單反的小米 17 Ultra，兩張相片只利用電車站頂部及馬路兩旁店舖的燈光拍攝，並未添加任何補光燈及閃光燈。 對比兩張相片，模特兒的膚色都表現得非常自然，連髮絲的細節也一一清晰展現。若要細分兩者的分別，無反相機作品（圖1）的色溫傾向較冷；而手機作品（圖2）則有著濃厚的 Leica 色彩風格，略為傾向暖色調。由人物主體到車站的柱子，以至後景的電車，兩者的景深過渡與散景效果都處理得非常自然，難怪網民投票大概也是6與4的比例，證明兩部器材的成像各有千秋。 圖1：專業相機作品｜投票比例：55％專業相機／45% 小米17 Ultra 圖2：小米17 Ultra作品｜投票比例：40％專業相機／60% 小米17 Ultra 1吋 LOFIC 主鏡超高動態範圍｜吸引大半數網民投票 第2組相片攝於晚上的灣仔唐樓景點「藍屋」，大廈前夾雜著色彩鮮明的中式花燈。如果是一般手機，很難同時保留背景的暗部細節，又確保花燈不會過度曝光。小米 17 Ultra 配備了 Leica APO 2億真光學連續變焦技術，完美解決了過去數碼變焦造成的畫質損耗，長焦壓縮感足以媲美單反鏡頭。而在夜攝方面，其 Leica 1吋 LOFIC 主鏡頭發揮了極大優勢，大幅提升了動態範圍，讓高光不過曝的同時，暗部依然保留豐富細節。這張相片在盲測中獲得近七成網民的青睞，不少人更認為它具備了專業相機的成像質素。 圖3：專業相機作品｜投票比例：40％專業相機／60% 小米17 Ultra 圖4：小米17 Ultra 作品｜投票比例：33％專業相機／67% 小米17 Ultra 複雜光源場景挑戰：7成網民將小米作品當成專業相機照片 最令人驚喜的要數第三組比較，兩張相片均能保持清晰的背景，前景的電車亦能拍出動感的「光軌」效果。在複雜光源下，一般手機可能只會拍出測光失準、過度曝光且背景模糊的相片，但這次的測試結果卻出人意表，有高達73%的網民高度讚賞專業相機作品（圖6）及手機作品（圖5）的表現。 數據反映出一個有趣現象：大部份讀者傾向將擁有漂亮散景、高動態範圍及濃郁色彩的相片視作相機成品。這正正顯示出如今的智能手機，已經能依靠強大的旗艦級硬件規格，以及先進的影像演算法，達到了與專業相機並駕齊驅的境界。 圖5：小米17 Ultra 作品｜投票比例：64％專業相機／36% 小米17 Ultra 圖6：專業相機作品｜投票比例：27％專業相機／73% 小米17 Ultra … Read more
Social Media’s Rising Role in Bavarian Local Elections: A Case Study from Kempten The upcoming Kommunalwahl (local elections) in Bavaria are unfolding against a backdrop of increasing social media engagement, forcing candidates to adapt their strategies and address concerns about the spread of misinformation. While traditionally focused on door-to-door campaigning and local newspaper coverage, Bavarian … Read more
Australia is poised to implement some of the world’s strictest regulations concerning children’s access to social media. Fresh rules, set to take effect on December 10th, will require platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to delete the accounts of users under the age of 16, facing potential fines of up to $32 million AUD (approximately … Read more
The digital habits of consumers are constantly shifting, and one question consistently surfaces: which app dominates daily usage? While the original query, originating from the German-language question-and-answer platform gutefrage, specifically asks about the most frequently used app – YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram – the answer is becoming increasingly nuanced. Many users now prioritize streaming music … Read more
The digital landscape is awash in social media platforms, each vying for our attention. While some users are embracing a more curated online experience, actively reducing their time on apps like Instagram, the question of whether platforms like Snapchat remain useful continues to surface. The debate isn’t simply about time wasted, but about the impact … Read more