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ProGrade Digital announces strategic partner sampling of CFexpress 1.0 memory cards

February 28, 2019March 3, 2019 GaryPageau ProGrade Digital

CFexpress Cobalt Cards Provide Minimum Write Speeds of 1,300MB/s SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces broader sampling of its CFexpress™ 1.0 Type B cards. First demonstrated by the company in April 2018 at the National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB) Las Vegas,... Read More

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Canon U.S.A. launches online photo community, RAISE

February 28, 2019March 3, 2019 GaryPageau

New AI-Integrated Platform Can Help Photographers Advance Their Craft, Save Time with an Improved Workflow as well as Easily Organize and Share Their Photos MELVILLE, NY, February 27, 2019 – In 2017, approximately 1.2 trillion photos were taken; turning millions of people into prolific photographers1, who are spending a tremendous amount of time arranging and searching through their library of photos.... Read More

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Here’s why Photobox is transitioning its marketing practices

February 28, 2019March 6, 2019 GaryPageau Moonpig, Photobox, PosterXXL

UK online retailer Photobox Group has seen 10 consecutive years of sales growth, made several acquisitions and moved into a new £20 million London headquarters, as reported in the Drum. Despite the growth, however, the company isn’t resting, especially when it comes marketing. According the article: “The personalized gifting company … recently underwent a “hard reset” of its marketing plans,... Read More

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NexTech acquires Hoot, a leader in 3D and 360-degree photography

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 GaryPageau 360-degree, AR, Hoot, NexTech

Company continues its growth by acquisition strategy and further strengthens its end-to-end technology solution for online retail NEW YORK and TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2019 /CNW/ – NexTech AR Solutions today announced it has acquired Hoot™, a major player in the 2D to 3D photography software industry. Hoot provides 3D and 360-degree product photography, spin and zoom technology to online retailers, with just a snippet of... Read More

New Products News

Nikon announces U.S. availability of CoolPix point and shoots

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 GaryPageau CoolPix, Nikon

Nikon Inc. announced the U.S. availability of the COOLPIX A1000 and COOLPIX B600, Nikon’s newest high-power point-and-shoot cameras with exceptional zoom capabilities built-in. Designed for the everyday photographer who wants optical capabilities that far exceed a smartphone, the A1000 and B600 feature lenses with 35x and 60x zoom respectively, enabling users to capture high-quality images across a wide range of... Read More

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MailPix sees dramatic 2018 sales growth

February 26, 2019February 25, 2019 GaryPageau MailPix, Shutterfly

Mobile sales and acquisitions drive double-digit profit and sales Huntington Beach, CA – MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced 2018 sales revenue were up 38 percent and profits up 53 percent, compared to the prior year. The privately-held company attributed the revenue and margin growth to the recent acquisitions of Photobucket’s PrintShopLab.com and RitzPix.com and to the continued... Read More

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Fujifilm announces worldwide price revision of Photographic Film and Photographic Paper

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 GaryPageau film, Fujifilm, photographic paper

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno), the leader in photographic products, is announcing that it will implement a worldwide price revision for its photographic films and photographic papers. Fujifilm has always provided the highest quality products to the global market. Over the past several years, Fujifilm has faced the rising cost of raw materials and logistics. In the past Fujifilm has... Read More

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Xiaomi and Light announce joint development partnership

February 25, 2019February 27, 2019 GaryPageau

New Agreement to Support Advanced Computational Imaging Solutions for Smartphones BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Light, the leader in advanced computational imaging, and Xiaomi Corporation, an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core, today announced the signing of an agreement to jointly develop and market new... Read More

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Pinterest confidentially files for IPO, according to Reuters

February 25, 2019 GaryPageau Pinterest

Online image search site Pinterest Inc. has confidentially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, according to Reuters. The company and its underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are reportedly planning for a late-June listing and is seeking a valuation of at... Read More

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Sony’s new Xperia 10 and 10 Plus brings 21:9 wide display to mid-range line

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 GaryPageau Android, Experia, smartphone, Sony

21:9 Wide Full HD+ display expands viewing area for enhanced entertainment consumption and is ideal to run two apps simultaneously Dual camera with Bokeh effect for dramatic shooting experience and 21:9 Movie and still image capture Sony’s High-Resolution Audio with DSEE HX™ and LDAC technologies for listening just as artists intended MWC, Barcelona, 25th February 2019, Sony today announced Xperia... Read More

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Sony’s new Xperia L3 features a 13MP and 2MP dual cameras

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 GaryPageau Android, MWC, smartphone, Sony, Xperia

7″ 18:9 display allows you to see content in clear detail with realistic colors, bringing your entertainment to life 13MP and 2MP dual camera with bokeh effect produces creative images with beautiful background defocus Large 3300mAh battery, with Sony’s technology Xperia Adaptive Charging, and USB Power Delivery fast charging MWC, Barcelona, 25th February 2019, Sony today announced Xperia L3 –... Read More

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New app Fototriever makes finding photos a snap on your iPhone

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 GaryPageau

February 25, 2019 in Photo and Video (E) – Vancouver, British Columbia – Adda Ventures, Inc. is proud to announce the release of Fototriever 1.0, their new photo organization and management app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. The app makes taking, tagging, finding and retrieving your photos easier than ever. The first-of-its-kind app uses voice-activated technology, allowing users to... Read More

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JONDO opens production facility in Australia

February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 GaryPageau JONDO

JONDO announced the opening of a print fulfillment facility in Melbourne, Australia. According to the announcement, this factory will expand the delivery of custom canvas prints and photo printing products to the Australian market. Since establishing its first plant in Southern California in 1989, JONDO has added two additional capability in Northern California, New York, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Vancouver,... Read More

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Skylum announces upcoming AirMagic software for drone photography

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 GaryPageau AirMagic, Aurora HDR, Luminar, Skylum

Skylum Software, the publisher of Luminar and Aurora HDR image-editing software, announced AirMagic, software for automatically enhancing drone photography: Incredible new software dedicated to drone photography is coming soon. Powered by AI and advanced algorithms, AirMagic improves aerial photos without human involvement. Skylum announced it will offer launch AirMagic in the second quarter of 2019. Read More

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Light to develop multi-sensor solutions with Sony

February 22, 2019February 25, 2019 GaryPageau Light, Sony Semiconductor

Focused on Multi-Camera Applications for Smartphones with Four or more Cameras SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Light, the leader in advanced computational imaging announces the agreement with Sony Semiconductor Solutions, the leader in the Image Sensor industry to jointly work on development and marketing of multi-image sensor solutions. The agreement allows Light to use and recommend to its... Read More