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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.

Tamron launches 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) for Nikon Z mount New Products 

Tamron launches 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) for Nikon Z mount

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TAMRON announces the launch of the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067), an ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z mount system full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available on Sept. 19, 2024, at $1,299 USD / $1,749 CAD. The TAMRON 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens that covers from the 50mm standard focal length up... Read More
HP reports third-quarter net revenue up 2%, but print revenue was down 3% Earnings reports 

HP reports third-quarter net revenue up 2%, but print revenue was down 3%

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HP Inc. and its subsidiaries announced fiscal 2024 third-quarter net revenue of $13.5 billion, up 2% (up 3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period. “We are pleased with our return to revenue growth and proud of the innovations delivered in the quarter, including the launch of our next-generation AI PC lineup” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP Inc.... Read More
Nikon teams up with Geodesic Capital to establish NFocus Fund Investments 

Nikon teams up with Geodesic Capital to establish NFocus Fund

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Nikon Corp. announced Nikon and Geodesic Capital have established NFocus Fund, a new private fund, on Aug. 6, with Nikon as the anchor limited partner. As outlined in its Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2022 – 2025), Nikon aims by 2030 to become a key technology solutions company in a global society where humans and machines co-create seamlessly. To achieve this goal... Read More
WhiteWall adds changeable magnetic frames to print orders New Products 

WhiteWall adds changeable magnetic frames to print orders

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Germany-based premium photo lab WhiteWall has introduced a changeable magnetic frame system. The system is a simple frame configuration and a custom-fit reorder function for new Fine Art Prints and photo prints using a personalized code, making ordering easy. The new WhiteWall Changeable Magnetic Frame combines elegant design with practical handling and offers a variety of customization options, the company... Read More
Pixfizz introduces photo print ordering experience at IPIC 2024 Events Updates 

Pixfizz introduces photo print ordering experience at IPIC 2024

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At the recent IPIC conference, Pixfizz unveiled its updated photo print ordering experience, offering a new interface that enhances user interaction with more intuitive customization options and robust administrative tools, allowing for easier content management without the need for coding, the company claims. Among the new features: Mobile photo transfer via QR code: This feature allows clients to transfer photos... Read More
Sony announces FE 85mm F1.4 G Master II lightweight telephoto portrait lens New Products 

Sony announces FE 85mm F1.4 G Master II lightweight telephoto portrait lens

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Sony Electronics introduced the second-generation FE 85mm F1.4 GM II (SEL85F14GM2), a premium lens incorporating Sony’s latest G Master technologies to enhance overall performance. This is the 76th E-Mount lens and is designed to take full advantage of the features in Sony’s latest Alpha series full-frame cameras, the company said. As a large-aperture, telephoto prime, this lens is an ideal... Read More
IDC: Worldwide smartphone market forecast to grow nearly 6% in 2024 Market research News 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market forecast to grow nearly 6% in 2024

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Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 5.8% year over year in 2024 to 1.23 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 12% growth in the first quarter, followed by 9% growth last quarter, has brought improved optimism about how 2024 will play out in the second half of the year. Affordable... Read More
Google’s AI photo tools now for all Google Photos users Updates 

Google’s AI photo tools now for all Google Photos users

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Google Photos has expanded its AI editing tools—Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light—to all users without a subscription. Selena Shang, a senior product manager, offers tips for maximizing these tools, highlighting the importance of layering edits, using different selection methods, and utilizing the strength slider for fine-tuning effects. Read More
Sony Electronics adds two 4K professional camcorders New Products 

Sony Electronics adds two 4K professional camcorders

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Sony Electronics is releasing two new 4K handheld camcorders, the NXCAM HXR-NX800, and XDCAM PXW-Z200 with SDI and MXF wrapper. Both models feature AI recognition capabilities, high-precision AF, a 20x optical zoom lens, a variable neutral-density (ND) filter, and an assignable lens ring. The new models combine portability, functionality, interoperability, and network connectivity for a high-quality and inclusive capture and... Read More
Smartphoto reports flat sales for the first half of 2024 Earnings reports News 

Smartphoto reports flat sales for the first half of 2024

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Smartphoto group, the innovative e-commerce group based in Belgium, reported revenue over the first 6 months of 2024 decreased slightly by 0.8%, and evolved from 30,031K euro last year to 29,780K euro as of June 30, 2024. Smartphoto experienced a decline in revenue (-2.5%) due to the decreasing popularity of Communion, while naYan recorded a revenue increase driven by new... Read More
Israel Acquisition Corp., Pomvom merger deal falls through Acquisitions News 

Israel Acquisition Corp., Pomvom merger deal falls through

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Israel Acquisitions Corp. (ISRL), a publicly-traded special-purpose acquisition company, and Pomvom Ltd., an Israeli technology company developing and providing experiential content to amusement parks and attractions, have called off their previously announced merger, citing a “change to the global market conditions.” Both parties also mutually agreed to waive any claim or demand on the part of any of the parties... Read More
Revolutionizing Print: Henrik Müller-Hansen on Gelato’s On-Demand Innovation News Podcasts 

Revolutionizing Print: Henrik Müller-Hansen on Gelato’s On-Demand Innovation

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The latest Dead Pixel Society podcast discusses the transformative impact of Gelato on the print industry. Founder Henrik Müller-Hansen shares his journey, emphasizing Gelato’s innovative local, on-demand printing approach. He highlights the future potential of digital and traditional print industries, the importance of localization, and Gelato's role in sustainability and economic growth. Read More
New owners of Condé Systems open for business Acquisitions News 

New owners of Condé Systems open for business

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Since the purchase of the assets of Condé Systems, the new owner David McLean, founder of Trophykits.com, has restarted the business in Jacksonville, Florida where Trophykits.com is headquartered. The legal entity of the new company is Condé Systems of Florida LLC, dba Condé Systems, which operates independently of Trophykits.com Conde Systems also owns exclusive brand names like Conde®, Ink Minder®,... Read More
Lightricks’ LTX Studio, the AI visual storytelling platform, now open to all Updates 

Lightricks’ LTX Studio, the AI visual storytelling platform, now open to all

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Lightricks, the creators of Facetune and Photoleap, launched LTX Studio, an AI-driven storyboarding and prototyping platform for film and marketing professionals. The platform offers real-time generative and editing solutions, enhanced collaboration tools, and advanced control over character and frame creation. LTX Studio aims to revolutionize visual storytelling with AI, supporting diverse creative needs. Read More
IDC: Worldwide spending on AI Forecast to reach $632 billion in 2028 Market research News 

IDC: Worldwide spending on AI Forecast to reach $632 billion in 2028

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Worldwide AI spending will exceed $632 billion by 2028, driven by a 29% CAGR from 2024-2028. GenAI investments will grow faster at 59.2%, reaching $202 billion. Financial services, software, information services, and retail sectors will lead spending. The largest category will be software, with notable growth in AI infrastructure, IT services, and business services. Read More