Camera robotics company Mark Roberts Motion Control to liquidate after Nikon exit News 

Camera robotics company Mark Roberts Motion Control to liquidate after Nikon exit

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The camera robotics company that Nikon sold earlier this year, Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. (MRMC), had entered liquidation, according to a post on the company’s website. Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd entered Liquidation on 22 May 2026. Lee Manning and James Thompson of S&W Partners were appointed as Joint Liquidators. The Joint Liquidators are currently in control of the... Read More
Shutterfly is looking to sell $1.9 billion in junk debt to whittle down pile News 

Shutterfly is looking to sell $1.9 billion in junk debt to whittle down pile

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Personalized photo products leader Shutterfly is looking to refinance a looming debt pile with new sales of $1.875 billion of junk bonds and loans, according to Bloomberg. The Apollo Global Management Inc.-backed photo-sharing site is selling a $500 million term loan, $1.15 billion in junk bonds, and a $225 million riskier second-lien loan, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The deal comes after talks... Read More
Best Buy reports stronger than expected first quarter, prepares for CEO transition Earnings reports 

Best Buy reports stronger than expected first quarter, prepares for CEO transition

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Best Buy Inc. reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results for fiscal 2027, with comparable sales rising 2.0% and adjusted diluted earnings per share increasing 11% to $1.28. Revenue for the quarter reached $8.94 billion, up from $8.77 billion a year earlier. CEO Corie Barry said growth was driven by positive performance across most major product categories, particularly gaming, computing, mobile phones, and... Read More
Apogee Enterprises agrees to acquire Kalwell Acquisitions News 

Apogee Enterprises agrees to acquire Kalwell

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Apogee Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Chromaluxe, a provider of architectural building products and services, agreed to acquire Kalwall Companies from the Keller family for up to $115 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. As per the agreement, the purchase price consists of $105 million cash at close, and up to $10 million cash will be contingent on the... Read More
Meta debuts Instants photo-sharing app News 

Meta debuts Instants photo-sharing app

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Meta continues to strive for relevance in the imaging app sharing market. This time, the company has introduced Instants, a photo-sharing app that allows private image sharing with only close friends. Photos shared via the app can’t be edited before sharing and disappear after 24 hours. The iOS and Android apps enter an increasingly crowded marketplace for privacy-focused photo apps,... Read More
From Surf Photography To Fine Art Prints, with James Katsipis Feature Podcasts 

From Surf Photography To Fine Art Prints, with James Katsipis

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Surf photography in New York sounds like a punchline until you see the winter swells and the work they produce. Gary Pageau of The Dead Pixels Society sits down with Montauk-based professional photographer James Katsipis, who built his career by specializing, first as a surf shooter, then by turning the landscapes and “in-between” moments into collectible fine art photography that... Read More
Viltrox launches the Vintage Z1 Pro retro-inspired compact flash New Products 

Viltrox launches the Vintage Z1 Pro retro-inspired compact flash

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Viltrox announced the launch of its Vintage Z1 Pro, a retro-inspired compact flash. Embracing the signature vintage styling of the original Vintage Z1, the new Z1 Pro introduces TTL automatic flash metering and High-Speed Sync (HSS) functionality. The Vintage Z1 Pro is the first in the series to include High-Speed Sync (HSS) functionality up to 1/8000s, enabling photographers to shoot... Read More
VistaPrint parent Cimpress raises US $1.1 billion News 

VistaPrint parent Cimpress raises US $1.1 billion

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Cimpress plc, the parent company of VistaPrint, announced the pricing and allocation of a seven-year $1.1 billion senior secured Term Loan B maturing in 2033. The loan will carry interest at SOFR plus 2.50% and has been offered at 99.75% of par value. Cimpress has also extended its US $250-million secured revolving credit facility, which will now mature in 2031.... Read More
Canon is betting on AI, industrial print, medical imaging and semiconductors for next growth phase News 

Canon is betting on AI, industrial print, medical imaging and semiconductors for next growth phase

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Canon Inc. released its Integrated Report, giving insight into the direction the company expects to go over the next five years. The report is designed to help investors and other stakeholders achieve a greater understanding of Canon’s management policies and the story behind its long-term value creation process, according to the announcement. For the photo and imaging industry, Canon’s roadmap... Read More
GoPro partners with Dive With Buddy for GoPro Escapes Booking Platform Events Partnerships 

GoPro partners with Dive With Buddy for GoPro Escapes Booking Platform

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GoPro, Inc. and Dive with Buddy, Inc. announced the launch of GoPro Escapes, a new collection of exclusive, creator-led group dive travel experiences now available for online booking at BookWithBuddy.com and on the Buddy mobile app. GoPro Escapes are curated multi-day dive trips hosted by GoPro Athletes, underwater storytellers, and professional dive guides in top global destinations chosen for marine life,... Read More
HelloPrint buys back shares from early investors Investments News 

HelloPrint buys back shares from early investors

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International print platform HelloPrint has bought out a large group of early investors through a substantial share buyback, according to a LinkedIn post by INGEN HOUSZ, a Netherlands-based law firm. The deal was managed by INGEN HOUSZ by founder Matthijs Ingen-Housz and partner Meelf van Oosten. HelloPrint’s strong profitability gives the company the financial flexibility to take full control of... Read More
Google combining generative AI with editing in Google Pics New Products 

Google combining generative AI with editing in Google Pics

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At Google I/O, Google previewed Google Pics, an AI image-generation app within Google Workspace that combines the Gen-AI function with editing tools. Previously, if after an image was generated, it needed an additional prompt to reiterate the image. With Google Pic, which is powered by a mix of  Google Gemini and Google’s Nano Banana 2 image model, the user just... Read More
Claranova reports recurring revenue reaches 81% for the first nine months Earnings reports 

Claranova reports recurring revenue reaches 81% for the first nine months

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French software publisher and former PlanetArt owner Claranova reported €71 million in revenue for the first nine months of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, highlighting continued progress in its strategic shift toward recurring SaaS revenue, business-to-business growth, and artificial intelligence integration. Revenue for the nine months ended March 2026 declined 12% at constant scope and exchange rates, and 22% on a... Read More