Mixbook at 20: Making the photo book about the story, not just the photos Feature 

Mixbook at 20: Making the photo book about the story, not just the photos

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As Mixbook marks its 20th anniversary, co-founder and CEO Andrew Laffoon is pushing the photo book beyond its traditional role as a collection of images. His larger ambition is to make it a storytelling medium — one capable of preserving the experiences, personalities and inside jokes that eventually become a family’s legacy. That philosophy dates to Mixbook’s beginnings. Laffoon met... Read More
NRF forecasts 2026 holiday sales growth as consumers remain resilient Market research 

NRF forecasts 2026 holiday sales growth as consumers remain resilient

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The National Retail Federation released its annual holiday forecast, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow 4.2% over 2025. That translates to total spending of $1.013 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 3.1% over 2024 totaling $972 billion. “This year’s forecast reflects our confidence that consumers will prioritize the holiday season even as they remain mindful... Read More
Marissa Meyer launches Dazzle AI photo app out of ashes of failed Sunshine app Investments 

Marissa Meyer launches Dazzle AI photo app out of ashes of failed Sunshine app

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Marissa Meyer, the former CEO of Yahoo! back in the internet boom era, has launched a new photo-centric AI app, Dazzle AI, based on the AI photo technology of the now-shuttered Sunshine company. She founded Sunshine in 2018, which was initially focused on contact management, before pivoting, into event management and photo sharing, with the Shine app. In September, 2025,... Read More
Fujifilm introduces instax SQUARE 2 instant camera New Products 

Fujifilm introduces instax SQUARE 2 instant camera

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, announced the launch of the instax SQUARE 2 instant camera, expected to be available late October 2026 at a MSRP of $119.95 USD and $139.99 CAD “Our instax SQUARE products have always brought the classic style and symmetry many instant photographers seek when making images,” said Bing Liem, division president, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North... Read More
Apple debuts more screens for home: HomeView, AppleTV New Products 

Apple debuts more screens for home: HomeView, AppleTV

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Apple Inc. debuted numerous products for the home, adding more screens for displaying photos in the home. Top among the debuts is Apple HomeView, a $299 device for centralized access to a household’s digital content. With a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, HomeView brings entertainment, connection, and smart home management together in one place, from playing music and making FaceTime calls... Read More
PRINTING United Expo shows trends in silver-halide replacement and more Events Feature News 

PRINTING United Expo shows trends in silver-halide replacement and more

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The fall trade show season highlights include the annual PRINTING United Expo 2026, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, from Sept. 23-25. The event attracted more than 27,000a registered attendees from 100 countries, who visited 850-plus exhibitors covering one-million-square feet of show floor space.With a show as massive and as widespread  as PRINTING United... Read More
Remento introduces “Baby Book of Firsts,” an easier way to capture baby’s first year New Products 

Remento introduces “Baby Book of Firsts,” an easier way to capture baby’s first year

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Remento, the family storytelling company, introduced the Baby Book of Firsts, the first line extension of its AI-powered storytelling platform. The company says the new offering is “an easy way for new parents to turn their baby’s first-year milestones, photos, and the stories behind them into a finished hardcover keepsake, without spending time writing entries or designing pages.” Remento brings... Read More
Nikon disqualifies Small World in Motion Video entry for AI use Events 

Nikon disqualifies Small World in Motion Video entry for AI use

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On Oct. 9, Nikon Inc. disqualified the original first-place winner of its 2026 Small World in Motion competition after determining the microscopic video violated rules concerning generative AI. Nikon elevated another entry and said it would revisit both its rules and evaluation procedures. According to CNN, Nikon disqualified Dr. Ning Xu‘s entry after the winners were announced in September; online... Read More
Circana: 2026 holiday study finds consumers spending selectively, not stepping away Market research News 

Circana: 2026 holiday study finds consumers spending selectively, not stepping away

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Circana reports U.S. consumers are entering the 2026 holiday season with a more intentional approach to spending, balancing budget pressures with a continued desire to celebrate, according to the 2026 U.S. Holiday Purchase Intentions Study. The study reveals, while shoppers remain focused on value, they are also seeking gifts and experiences that deliver personal relevance, emotional connection, and lasting impact.... Read More
Sigma introduces its 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary News 

Sigma introduces its 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary

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Sigma Corp. of America announced the Sigma 50120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary, a telephoto zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras that covers roughly 75-180mm in full-frame terms at a constant F2.8 in a compact, lightweight body. It completes Sigma’s constant-F2.8 Contemporary zoom series alongside the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN and the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN, giving small format camera operators... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 12th month of sales growth in September Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 12th month of sales growth in September

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Retail sales rose for the 12th straight month in September even as gas prices put pressure on shoppers’ budgets, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales rose again last month as consumers continued to spend following a solid back-to-school shopping season,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Households... Read More
NRF: Import cargo’s extended peak season wrapping up Market research 

NRF: Import cargo’s extended peak season wrapping up

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This year’s drawn-out peak shipping season appears to finally be ending, with import volume at the nation’s major container ports starting to slow down compared with persistent high numbers over the summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Even with any fluctuations in final data, we’re likely past the... Read More
Tamron launches the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for Z-mount News 

Tamron launches the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for Z-mount

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Tamron announced of the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens will be on sale on Oct. 22 for Nikon Z mount at $729 USD / $999 CAD. The 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) is a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless... Read More
Lomography debuts two Sprocket Rocket 35mm panoramic cameras News 

Lomography debuts two Sprocket Rocket 35mm panoramic cameras

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Lomography has debuted two Sprocket Rocket 35 mm Panoramic Camera editions in new Starlight and Ultra Violet camera editions. The $69 Sprocket Rocket boasts a unique 1:3 panoramic perspective, exposing the entire width of 35 mm film for unapologetically analogue, ultra-wide imagery. An optional frame insert is included to cover the sprocket holes for unperforated panoramics, and the camera comes... Read More