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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.

Polaroid/Fujifilm trademark spat to head to trial; no date set News 

Polaroid/Fujifilm trademark spat to head to trial; no date set

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Polaroid and Fujifilm will finally have their day in court over their nearly decade-long spat over the rights to the appearance of instant photographs. Back in 2017, Polaroid Holdings filed suit against Fujifilm, contending the “classic border logo” (CBL) pioneered by Polaroid is infringed upon by Fujifilm’s Instax. According to the documents, the Classic Border Logo is a “vertically-oriented rectangle surrounding... Read More
Digital Twins and Virtual Models: The BetterPic Revolution You Didn’t See Coming Podcasts 

Digital Twins and Virtual Models: The BetterPic Revolution You Didn’t See Coming

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What happens when an entrepreneur with no background in photography or AI sees an opportunity in the headshot market? In this conversation, Ricardo Ghekiere, founder and CEO of BetterPic, reveals how he transformed a small startup he acquired for just $1 into a multimillion-dollar AI imaging company. Ghekiere shares his remarkable journey of growth, from setting what he thought was an ambitious... Read More
ProGrade Digital announces the 16TB PG10 External SSD New Products 

ProGrade Digital announces the 16TB PG10 External SSD

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ProGrade Digital announces the latest addition to its SSD lineup: the 16TB PG10 External SSD; this new capacity joins existing 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB models, delivering best-in-class sustained performance in a portable, bus-powered design. The device has an MSRP of $2,999.99. The PG10 External SSD is based on USB 4.0 technology, supporting up to 40Gb/sec with realworld read/write speeds up... Read More
Other World Computing launches OWC Express 1M2 80G Portable SSD New Products 

Other World Computing launches OWC Express 1M2 80G Portable SSD

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Other World Computing (OWC) announced the launch of the ​​OWC Express 1M2 80G, ​​a portable SSD with greater than 6000MB/s real-world peak speeds. It is Thunderbolt 5 compatible and delivered in a palm-sized, fanless form factor. The OWC Express 1M2 80G offers users the choice between DIY “build your own” and ready-to-run solutions, both of which are easily upgradable to higher... Read More
Laowa introduces GFX and XCD mount options for its 8–15mm f/2.8 full-frame zoom fisheye lens New Products 

Laowa introduces GFX and XCD mount options for its 8–15mm f/2.8 full-frame zoom fisheye lens

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Laowa introduced GFX and XCD mount options for its 8–15mm f/2.8 full-frame zoom fisheye lens, originally introduced in June. Originally crafted for full-frame systems, this lens now brings its signature circular fisheye effect to Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD medium-format cameras. The image doesn’t fully cover the larger sensor area, so photographers will need to crop. ‘ LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8... Read More
Rise Above Research reports U.S. photo print market revenues on the rise Market research 

Rise Above Research reports U.S. photo print market revenues on the rise

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The traditional photo print market in the US continues to experience slight drops in volume every year, but Rise Above Research is expecting revenue from prints to increase over the next few years. Rise Above Research predicts that while photo print volumes will see a -2.7% decline (compounded annually) through 2029, revenues from prints will increase by 3.3% for the... Read More
Best Buy reports second-quarter sales up 1.6% Earnings reports 

Best Buy reports second-quarter sales up 1.6%

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Best Buy Co., Inc. announced results for the 13-week second quarter ended Aug. 2, 2025, as compared to the 13-week second quarter ended Aug. 3, 2024. Comparable sales were up 1.6%. Q2 FY26 Q2 FY25 Revenue ($ in millions) Enterprise $9,438 $9,288 Domestic segment $8,698 $8,623 International segment $740 $665 Enterprise comparable sales % change1 1.6% (2.3)% Domestic comparable sales %... Read More
Nikon Z6III update adds features from Nikon Z8, Z9 News Updates 

Nikon Z6III update adds features from Nikon Z8, Z9

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Nikon announced firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon Z6III, which will introduce several features found in the Nikon Z9 and Z8. Additionally, for the first time in a Nikon product, the Z6III will support the Nikon Authenticity Service, a solution designed for media organizations and creators who require a high level of trustworthiness in their work. The service is compatible... Read More
Printbox, HP team up for personalized product production Partnerships 

Printbox, HP team up for personalized product production

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Printbox, the Poland-based provider of e-commerce solutions for personalized products, has joined forces with HP to equip print service providers with a comprehensive solution combining Printbox’s e-commerce and online tools with HP software & solutions and HP Indigo presses. The collaboration is designed for print service providers and retailers who want to deliver personalized photo books, canvases, gifts, and keepsakes.... Read More
GoPro subscribers opt-in for AI training licensing program News 

GoPro subscribers opt-in for AI training licensing program

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In just over two weeks, GoPro subscribers have contributed more than 125,000 hours of video content to the company’s opt-in AI Training Licensing program. GoPro launched the initiative with an invitation-only outreach to a select group of GoPro subscribers in early August and will expand it to all U.S. subscribers over time, potentially also internationally. GoPro had 2.45 million subscribers... Read More
Bloomberg: Ray Ban owner EssilorLuxottica to boost Nikon stake News 

Bloomberg: Ray Ban owner EssilorLuxottica to boost Nikon stake

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Bloomberg News reports EssilorLuxottica is considering a potential deal to raise its stake in Japanese optical equipment manufacturer Nikon Corp. The Franco-Italian maker of Ray-Ban glasses is looking to increase its Nikon stake to around 20% from the nearly 9% it currently holds.Discussions are taking place but there is no certainty a transaction will materialize, according to the same sources,... Read More
CADY acquires Lifetouch high school photography accounts, Prestige Senior Portrait Brand in select schools Acquisitions News 

CADY acquires Lifetouch high school photography accounts, Prestige Senior Portrait Brand in select schools

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CADY, a leading volume-photography company based in Alpharetta, Ga., announced the acquisition of Lifetouch’s high school photography accounts and Prestige senior portrait brand in select schools nationwide. Terms weren’t disclosed. The Dead Pixels Society has requested more information on the affected regions; the company said the acquired accounts are in regions in  CADY’s current footprint, plus an extension beyond. According... Read More
Leitz Cine debuts 40mm HUGO lens expands popular Leitz Cine Set New Products 

Leitz Cine debuts 40mm HUGO lens expands popular Leitz Cine Set

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Leitz Cine GmbH is adding a 40mm T1.5 lens to its Leitz HUGO series of prime lenses for cinematography. This focal length brings the set to 14 total lenses ranging from 18mm to 135mm. The Leitz HUGO series has caught the imagination of cinematographers around the world searching for a look that brings character and softness to modern digital sensors... Read More
Hasselblad releases the X2D II 100C, with 100-megapixels and HDR New Products 

Hasselblad releases the X2D II 100C, with 100-megapixels and HDR

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Hasselblad released the X2D II 100C medium-format camera, featuring a 100-megapixel sensor with true end-to-end high dynamic range (HDR), AF-C continuous autofocus, Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution with High Dynamic Range (HNCS HDR), and 10-stop in-body image stabilisation. The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is priced at $7,399 / €7 200. The company also launched the X2D II 100C is the XCD... Read More