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SGIA, PIA complete merger Acquisitions News 

SGIA, PIA complete merger

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The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA) announce, as of May 1, 2020, the two organizations will officially merge into an as-yet-unnamed association. “SGIA and PIA are together committed to serving the graphic arts community with preeminent research, education, training, events, legislative support, government affairs, health and safety, and other key industry services,” the news... Read More
Service revenues boosts Apple’s second-quarter results Earnings reports News 

Service revenues boosts Apple’s second-quarter results

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Apple posted quarterly revenue of $58.3 billion, an increase of 1 percent from the year-ago quarter, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.55, up 4 percent. International sales accounted for 62 percent of the quarter’s revenue. The company had net sales of $58.3 billion in the quarter, compared to $58.015 billion last year. Services revenue jumped to $13.3 billion,... Read More
PPA gives $3 million in financial relief to members amid COVID-19 pandemic News 

PPA gives $3 million in financial relief to members amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Professional Photographers of America announced the association has eliminated membership dues for the months of May and June and created dramatic subsidies for Imaging USA attendees. Imaging USA, the longest-running photographic convention in the United States, is scheduled for January 17-19, 2021, in Grapevine, Texas. “The event sets the tone for the entire photographic year,” says David Trust, CEO, PPA.... Read More
Raspberry Pi adds $50 12.3 MP camera module News 

Raspberry Pi adds $50 12.3 MP camera module

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Raspberry Pi, the increasingly useful homebrew computing platform, has added a 12.3-megapixel High-Quality Camera for just $50, alongside a range of interchangeable lenses starting at $25. Features include: 12.3 megapixel Sony IMX477 sensor 1.55μm × 1.55μm pixel size – double the pixel area of IMX219 Back-illuminated sensor architecture for improved sensitivity Support for off-the-shelf C- and CS-mount lenses Integrated back-focus... Read More
Atlanta startup Culture Greeting Cards launches diverse card lineup New Products News 

Atlanta startup Culture Greeting Cards launches diverse card lineup

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Culture Greetings, an Atlanta, Ga-based tech startup, launched a collection of African American printed greeting cards with diverse themes. The company says the new collection stands out from many commercially available greeting cards as it features artworks depicting African-American people and culture, as well as other ethnicities. The range of designs covers birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, christenings, weddings, engagements, and graduations,... Read More
Canon software adds webcam function to select EOS cameras News Updates 

Canon software adds webcam function to select EOS cameras

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Canon USA unveiled the  EOS Webcam Utility Beta software for select EOS cameras and PowerShot cameras. This beta version solution converts the compatible EOS ILC and PowerShot camera into a webcam through a USB connection. Built by Canon software developers, this beta version software helps consumers to improve their video appearance while using popular video conferencing applications in the market, delivering... Read More
DJI debuts Mavic Air 2 drone New Products News 

DJI debuts Mavic Air 2 drone

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DJI introduced the Mavic Air 2 drone, a compact and easy-to-use folding drone featuring 8K recording.  A larger 1/2” camera sensor offers high-resolution photos and videos to make content stand out, while advanced programmed flight modes, intelligent features and imaging technology make capturing professional-looking content effortless, the company claims. Pilots can now stay in the sky longer with enhanced maximum... Read More
MailPix expands selection of personalized photo puzzles New Products News 

MailPix expands selection of personalized photo puzzles

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MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, is now offering five sizes of personalized photo puzzles, which have gained new popularity. As families share time during the national lockdown, they are finding and rediscovering activities to bring them closer. Each MailPix photo puzzle features a satin finish image sublimated on chipboard, shipped in a personalized storage box or tin with... Read More
Herff Jones judgment against Jostens upheld News 

Herff Jones judgment against Jostens upheld

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Herff Jones, a division of Varsity Brands, announced the Alabama Supreme Court has upheld its unanimous verdict rendered a year ago in its favor in significant litigation against its biggest competitor, Jostens, Inc. The Alabama Supreme Court’s finding definitively resolves this matter and affirms the jury’s finding Jostens conspired and stole confidential and trade secret information, and interfered with Herff... Read More
FamilyAlbum founder donates $1 million towards COVID-19 relief Events News 

FamilyAlbum founder donates $1 million towards COVID-19 relief

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Tokyo-based mixi Inc. announced FamilyAlbum founder Kenji Kasahara donated $1 million to help families and children affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Kasahara notes FamilyAlbum, a private photo-sharing app for families, has seen increased usage in the midst of worldwide lockdown and shelter in place orders. In the first half of April alone, the number of comments and uploads posted to the... Read More
PlanetArt takes on Free Prints trademark claim against Photobox News 

PlanetArt takes on Free Prints trademark claim against Photobox

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PlanetArt, which operates the FreePrints app, has succeeded in a trademark infringement claim against competitor Photobox, according to a report at Bristows by Sean Ibbertson. The claim was related to an app that Photobox launched last year to provide prints of photos for free; PlanetArt had been offering its own “FreePrints” app since 2014 on both the Apple App store... Read More
Nikon extends free access to Nikon School online classes through May News 

Nikon extends free access to Nikon School online classes through May

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Nikon Inc. is extending free Nikon School Online courses through May and will expand the variety of new Creator’s Hour online events and activities which feature some of the most compelling creators and storytellers from our community. Creator’s Hour content includes long-form episodic interviews with world-renowned creators, live talks with Nikon Ambassadors and photographers, free Nikon School Online courses, fun photo and... Read More
Canon launches image.canon sharing service News 

Canon launches image.canon sharing service

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Shortly after shutting down CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Online Photo Album service on March 31, Canon Inc. launched its replacement: a new cloud-based service, the previously announced image.canon. The Functions and Features of image.canon will include: Direct image uploading via Wi-Fi connectivityBeginning with the currently-in-development EOS R5, future Canon cameras equipped with an automatic image transfer function will be able to... Read More
Epson debuts 13- and 17-inch desktop pro printers News 

Epson debuts 13- and 17-inch desktop pro printers

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Epson introduced of the $799 13-inch SureColor- P700 and $1,295 17-inch SureColor P900 desktop photo printers, replacing the SureColor P600 and SureColor P800. The new SureColor P700 and SureColor P900 are the smallest professional 13 and 17-inch printers in their class, with a 30 percent size reduction from Epson’s previous generation printers, and are designed for use in photography, graphic design,... Read More