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Israel’s Lightricks to split into two companies News 

Israel’s Lightricks to split into two companies

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CTECH by Catalyst reports Israel-based AI imaging unicorn Lightricks, maker of the Facetune app, continues to grapple with major operational changes amid the disruption caused by AI video models. The company is launching another round of layoffs, less than six months after cutting 85 employees, who at the time represented about 15% of its workforce. Lightricks currently operates two businesses... Read More
ME Group advises softer outlook, based on lower consumer confidence Earnings reports News 

ME Group advises softer outlook, based on lower consumer confidence

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ME Group International plc, the self-service equipment company based in France, is expecting softer results for the remainder of the fiscal year, which it believes is largely attributable to a shift in consumer spending patterns driven by lower consumer confidence due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. As noted in the 2025 Annual Results published on 23 March... Read More
Other World Computing (OWC) acquires PowerON Services Acquisitions News 

Other World Computing (OWC) acquires PowerON Services

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Other World Computing (OWC), a leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories, announced the acquisition of PowerON Services, Inc., a leader in IT asset disposition (ITAD), trade-in, reverse logistics, refurbishment, and technology value recovery solutions. Terms weren’t disclosed. The PowerOn acquisition is an ideal enhancement to OWC’s SellYourMac.com (SYM), one of the world’s largest and most trusted purchasers and resellers... Read More
Building a niche fine-art photography business Feature News 

Building a niche fine-art photography business

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James Katsipis’ path is a blueprint for how a niche photographer can build a sustainable fine art photography business without chasing every genre. He starts as a Montauk surf photographer, shooting pro surfing in brutal winter conditions across New York and other cold-water spots, then slowly realizes the “story around the surf” sells just as well. The landscapes, beaches, and... Read More
Camera robotics company Mark Roberts Motion Control to liquidate after Nikon exit News 

Camera robotics company Mark Roberts Motion Control to liquidate after Nikon exit

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The camera robotics company that Nikon sold earlier this year, Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. (MRMC), had entered liquidation, according to a post on the company’s website. Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd entered Liquidation on 22 May 2026. Lee Manning and James Thompson of S&W Partners were appointed as Joint Liquidators. The Joint Liquidators are currently in control of the... Read More
HP reports second-quarter revenue is up 9%, but printing revenues are flat Earnings reports News 

HP reports second-quarter revenue is up 9%, but printing revenues are flat

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HP Inc. reports second-quarter net revenue of $14.4 billion, up 9.0% from the prior year period, and GAAP diluted net earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.49, up 16.7% from the prior year period. “During the second quarter, we continued executing our future of work strategy through intelligent devices, edge AI, and connected experiences while navigating rising commodity costs,” said Bruce... Read More
Apogee Enterprises agrees to acquire Kalwell Acquisitions News 

Apogee Enterprises agrees to acquire Kalwell

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Apogee Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Chromaluxe, a provider of architectural building products and services, agreed to acquire Kalwall Companies from the Keller family for up to $115 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. As per the agreement, the purchase price consists of $105 million cash at close, and up to $10 million cash will be contingent on the... Read More
Meta debuts Instants photo-sharing app News 

Meta debuts Instants photo-sharing app

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Meta continues to strive for relevance in the imaging app sharing market. This time, the company has introduced Instants, a photo-sharing app that allows private image sharing with only close friends. Photos shared via the app can’t be edited before sharing and disappear after 24 hours. The iOS and Android apps enter an increasingly crowded marketplace for privacy-focused photo apps,... Read More
Canon is betting on AI, industrial print, medical imaging and semiconductors for next growth phase News 

Canon is betting on AI, industrial print, medical imaging and semiconductors for next growth phase

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Canon Inc. released its Integrated Report, giving insight into the direction the company expects to go over the next five years. The report is designed to help investors and other stakeholders achieve a greater understanding of Canon’s management policies and the story behind its long-term value creation process, according to the announcement. For the photo and imaging industry, Canon’s roadmap... Read More
HelloPrint buys back shares from early investors Investments News 

HelloPrint buys back shares from early investors

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International print platform HelloPrint has bought out a large group of early investors through a substantial share buyback, according to a LinkedIn post by INGEN HOUSZ, a Netherlands-based law firm. The deal was managed by INGEN HOUSZ by founder Matthijs Ingen-Housz and partner Meelf van Oosten. HelloPrint’s strong profitability gives the company the financial flexibility to take full control of... Read More
Silicon Gardens invests in FotoNation Investments News 

Silicon Gardens invests in FotoNation

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Galway, Ireland-based FotoNation Ltd., closed its Pre-A round led by Enterprise-Ireland and Silicon Gardens, with participation from other notable angels. This capital will accelerate FotoNation’s mission to develop its TriSilica product: an ultra-low-power, perception-AI chip. Specifically, the funds will be used to progress the completion of the MPW prototype, TS-210, the company said. “This investment, from a leading European VC... Read More
Instructure hack raises awareness of value of school photo privacy News Subscriber only 

Instructure hack raises awareness of value of school photo privacy

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The recent ransomware hack of educational software provider Instucture, provider of the Canvas platform, has raised concerns about student data safety. Fortunately, student photos were not part of this breach, but it does show the heightened impact of these events. According to NPR, the Canvas platform went offline after a data breach, temporarily leaving students and faculty at thousands of... Read More