High tech meets high touch: The 2024 Photo Managers Conference Events News 

High tech meets high touch: The 2024 Photo Managers Conference

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The Dead Pixels Society attended The Photo Managers Conference 2024 in Columbus, Ohio, April 2-6, 2024. The conference, the 13th edition for this group that is now in its 15th year, touched on a wide range of business and operational topics. Breakout session topics ranged from digital marketing, cyber security and compliance, AI, CRM, workshop development, and more. At the... Read More
NRF: Census data shows March retail sales grew News 

NRF: Census data shows March retail sales grew

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Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “March’s Census Bureau numbers confirm that consumer spending remains steady, underscoring a resilient consumer despite inflationary pressure,” Kleinhenz said. “While sales were mixed, several... Read More
IDC: Worldwide smartphone market up 7.8% in 1Q, Samsung regains number 1 spot Market research 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market up 7.8% in 1Q, Samsung regains number 1 spot

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According to preliminary data from the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% year-over-year to 289.4 million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). While the industry is not completely out of the woods, as macroeconomic challenges remain in many markets, this marks the third consecutive quarter of shipment growth, a strong... Read More
ON1 announces Photo RAW 2024 Updates 

ON1 announces Photo RAW 2024

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ON1 announces the release of ON1 Photo RAW 2024.3, the latest update of its flagship editing platform. ON1 Photo RAW 2024.3 fully integrates ON1 NoNoise AI 2024, delivering noise reduction and deblurring capabilities for sharper, cleaner images. Version 2024.3 also includes performance enhancements, highlighted by enhanced export speeds. Users can now enjoy up to 2x faster batch exports, significantly reducing processing... Read More
DJI Avata 2, Goggles 3 and RC Motion 3 launched fro beginner FPV pilots New Products 

DJI Avata 2, Goggles 3 and RC Motion 3 launched fro beginner FPV pilots

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DJI introduced the DJI Avata 2, a first-person view (FPV) flight device, with an upgraded sensor to improve image quality and increased flight time. DJI Avata 2 is launched and designed to be paired with the DJI Goggles 3 and DJI RC Motion 3. Featuring a bigger image sensor than its predecessor, the Avata 2’s 1/1.3-inch CMOS Super-Wide-Angle 12MP Camera... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales grew in March amid wage gains, easing inflation Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales grew in March amid wage gains, easing inflation

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Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “As inflation for goods levels off, March’s data demonstrates steady spending by value-focused consumers who continue to benefit from a strong labor market and real wage gains,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO,... Read More
PhotoDeck’s Evolution: Empowering photographers with JF Maion News Podcasts 

PhotoDeck’s Evolution: Empowering photographers with JF Maion

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society sits down with JF Maion, the entrepreneurial mind behind the family-owned PhotoDeck. Learn firsthand about the company’s transformative leap from a stock photography niche to a sanctuary for photographers. PhotoDeck has carved out a unique space in the world of photography, offering everything from proofing galleries to robust e-commerce capabilities. Maion details the deliberate choices made to allow photographers... Read More
Sony Electronics announces a 4K 60p Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera with AI-based auto framing New Products 

Sony Electronics announces a 4K 60p Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera with AI-based auto framing

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Sony Electronics released the  4K 60p pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) flagship camera model with an integrated lens, the BRC-AM7,  incorporating PTZ Auto Framing technology and AI technology for advanced recognition, for video production for broadcast, live events, and sports productions. The BRC-AM7 is also Sony’s smallest and lightest integrated lens PTZ camera, measuring 168.7mm in width (approximately 6.64 inches), 225.2mm in height... Read More
Google Photos expands AI editing tools to more users News 

Google Photos expands AI editing tools to more users

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Beginning May 15, Google Photos announced it is making available once-exclusive photo editing features like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light to all users of Google Photos. Previously, those features were only available to Google One subscribers. The company is also expanding the availability of Magic Editor. the generative AI photo editor, to all Pixel devices, not just Pixel 8... Read More
General Formulations unveils RoughMark Cast print film New Products 

General Formulations unveils RoughMark Cast print film

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General Formulations introduced GF 885AE RoughMark Cast 2.0 mil / 50 mic gloss white cast vinyl, a new print film that is poised to be the definitive wall wrap material for the graphics industry. GF 885AE RoughMark Cast combines the technology of General Formulations (GF) High-Tack Removable (HTR) adhesive with the performance of a GF 2.0 mil / 50 mic... Read More
Roland DGA announces North American availability of EU-1000MF UV flatbed printer New Products 

Roland DGA announces North American availability of EU-1000MF UV flatbed printer

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Roland DGA announced the North American availability of its new EU-1000MF, a robust, dependable, high-volume UV flatbed printer combining outstanding image quality with unsurpassed productivity, versatility, and reliability – all at an attractive price point. Capable of printing vibrant, detailed graphics directly onto a wide variety of rigid and flexible substrates, including sheets up to 48- to 96-inch in size,... Read More
Epson introduces 64-inch fine art printer New Products 

Epson introduces 64-inch fine art printer

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Epson America announced the advanced 64-inch SureColor P-Series printer, featuring an improved printer design supporting a 12-channel printhead and Epson UltraChrome PRO12 inks. “Fine art printers, professional photographers, and artists have an incredibly challenging need to accurately reproduce art in high volume,” said Andreas Goehring, director, of Professional Imaging, Epson America. “Seven years in the making leveraging direct customer feedback,... Read More
PRINTING United Expo 2024 registration is now open Events News 

PRINTING United Expo 2024 registration is now open

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PRINTING United Alliance announced registration is open for PRINTING United Expo 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sept. 10-12.  More than 600 exhibitors from around the world have already booked booth space at this year’s Expo, with more than 800 expected, which will showcase the latest advancements in printing technology, featuring a wide range... Read More
DJI debuts three products for filmmaking and content creation New Products 

DJI debuts three products for filmmaking and content creation

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DJI introduced three products  for the filmmaking and content creation landscape: The DJI RS 4, a lightweight commercial stabilizer, redefines vertical shooting with enhanced efficiency and stabilization performance, empowering solo cinematographers to capture grand scenes effortlessly. DJI RS 4 possesses a lightweight body capable of carrying up to 3kg (6.6lbs) of mainstream mirrorless camera and lens combinations for comfortable handling... Read More