Sad: Eastman Kodak is subject of ill-conceived AI slop Feature Opinion 

Sad: Eastman Kodak is subject of ill-conceived AI slop

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In an age of AI slop, few things are as sloppy as engagement farming using trite business cases. High-profile failures, like Eastman Kodak Co.’s 2012 bankruptcy, have become fodder for self-embellishment. In recent weeks, LinkedIn and YouTube have been swarmed with AI-enhanced “think pieces” from attention-seeking consultants and MBA students who think they could have managed Kodak’s digital transition without... Read More
Moment introduces Mobile II Lenses New Products 

Moment introduces Mobile II Lenses

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Smartphone accessory maker Moment has redesigned its accessory lens lineup to accommodate today’s larger camera sensors and higher-resolution phones. The Mobile II lens has been redesigned from the ground up with more glass, improved sharpness, and even more character, the company said. The new lens lineup includes a SuperTele 240mm, its longest-reaching smartphone lens ever. Designed for modern periscope cameras, it brings distant... Read More
Zeno360 AG earns Pinnacle Award for Zeno Mount Industria M6 Events New Products 

Zeno360 AG earns Pinnacle Award for Zeno Mount Industria M6

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Zeno360 AG, a leader in print finishing technology, has received the 2026 Pinnacle Product Award for the Zeno Mount Industria M6, an achievement in print finishing and automation. The Pinnacle Awards are the printing industry’s most respected recognition for breakthrough hardware, software, and technology, honoring solutions that redefine quality, capability, and productivity. The Printing United Alliance sponsors the awards. The Zeno Mount Industria M6... Read More
Ebang follows up with black-and-white processor New Products 

Ebang follows up with black-and-white processor

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EBANG ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, a high-tech research and development company, announced that, following the launch of the Filmage E30C C41 Processor in July 2025, announced the E30 Professional Black and White processor. E30 Professional Black and White Processor, preview will be at the Wedding and Photo Trade Fair Shanghai in July 2026, EBANG has enhanced the E30C by redesigning... Read More
TAMRON launches the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) New Products 

TAMRON launches the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070)

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TAMRON announces the launch of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available in both mounts on July 2 at a retail price of $749 USD / $949 CAD. The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model... Read More
Photobook.ai launches Forge, a platform for creating photobooks by email New Products 

Photobook.ai launches Forge, a platform for creating photobooks by email

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AI-powered photobook platform pioneer Photobook.ai has launched a new platform called “Photobook Forge” for creating event photobooks through email. Targeted to travel-related markets, like travel agencies and cruise lines, the Forge Platform is a great way to create a value-added, personalized keepsake from an event, the company says. Marketers simply send out an email to customers using a one-time import... Read More
Harrier buys Halstan Holdings print businesses in the U.K., Germany Acquisitions News 

Harrier buys Halstan Holdings print businesses in the U.K., Germany

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Halstan Holdings announced that Harrier has acquired all of Halstan’s print interests in both the UK and Germany. The move marks an exciting new chapter for both businesses, broadening Harrier’s capabilities into new sectors while strengthening its European footprint, the company said.  Halstan will continue to operate as usual, with its experienced team, customer relationships, and day-to-day operations unchanged, of the remaining Halstan... Read More
VSCO launches VSCO One, a connected Ssystem for professional photographers New Products 

VSCO launches VSCO One, a connected Ssystem for professional photographers

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VSCO announced VSCO One, a new offering unifying the company’s professional photography tools and business management solutions into one connected system for subscription fee. The fees range from a limited free plan to a $499 annual plan for full service workflow, editing, galleries, and more. “For years photographers have been telling us that their tools were getting in the way. Too... Read More
ShiftCam introduces P Series and V Series mobile lens systems New Products 

ShiftCam introduces P Series and V Series mobile lens systems

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ShiftCam Gear announced the newly restructured LensUltra mobile lens ecosystem, introducing the P Series and V Series as two clear pathways for creators. The new lineup is designed to make high-quality mobile optics easier to understand, helping creators identify the right tools for the way they shoot – from travel, food, family and everyday content to cinematic storytelling, brand-building and more... Read More
Asukanet updates photo book editing software Updates 

Asukanet updates photo book editing software

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Asukanet Co., Ltd. has implemented a major update to its editing application “MyBookEditor” for its photo book service “MyBook,” releasing the new version “MyBookEditor5”. “MyBookEditor5” adopts a new application infrastructure optimized for modern environments. Along with a completely redesigned editing screen and the addition of a background transparency feature, it delivers a more intuitive and comfortable photo book production environment,... Read More
Michaels expands framing and same-day printing services New Products 

Michaels expands framing and same-day printing services

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Michaels Inc. is now offering same-day, larger-format fine art prints (up to 16×20) and more than 15 custom mat templates. Ir’a innovative 10-Minute Custom Framing service starts at just $29. The copmany is offering print sizes from 4×4 inches on up to 16×20 while you wait. This service remains a cornerstone of the same-day offerings, providing multiple frame finishes, 8×8... Read More
Kodak confirms breach following claims 2.2M records stolen News 

Kodak confirms breach following claims 2.2M records stolen

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Eastman Kodak Co. has confirmed a data breach after threat actors claimed to have stolen 2.2 million records, including internal corporate data and the personally identifiable information (PII) of customers, according to Security Magazine. The group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for the attack. While it is currently unknown how Kodak’s systems were breached, ShinyHunters has gone on a spree of... Read More
thINK Ahead 2026 to unite Canon production inkjet customers Events News 

thINK Ahead 2026 to unite Canon production inkjet customers

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thINK, an independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, announced the return of thINK Ahead 2026, taking place July 13–15, 2026, at The Boca Raton. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead has become one of the print industry’s premier inkjet user events, bringing together Canon production inkjet customers, partners, and industry leaders from across the Americas for three days... Read More
Myseum.ai, Scanon.ai sign letter of intent to form partnership Partnerships 

Myseum.ai, Scanon.ai sign letter of intent to form partnership

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Myseum.AI, Inc., a privacy-first agentic AI and social media technology company, announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent with Scanon.ai Systems, Inc. to explore a collaborative development partnership focused on co-developing and integrating Scanon’s current privacy-first artificial intelligence and computer vision capabilities into Myseum.AI’s flagship Picture Party platform. Additionally, the final agreement would include reciprocal revenue sharing for... Read More
Durst Group celebrates 90 years of innovation with the Durst NEXT Technology Festival in Brixen Events News 

Durst Group celebrates 90 years of innovation with the Durst NEXT Technology Festival in Brixen

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Durst Group will celebrate its 90th anniversary with the Durst NEXT Technology Festival this week at the company’s headquarters in Brixen, South Tyrol. Founded in 1936, Durst has grown from its roots in photographic imaging into a global company for digital production and industrial printing. Under the guiding idea “Our World is Printed”, the anniversary year reflects on the company’s... Read More