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Lightricks pivot to Gen AI brings layoffs to 12% of workforce News 

Lightricks pivot to Gen AI brings layoffs to 12% of workforce

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Israeli video and image editing mobile apps developer Lightricks, developer of the popular Facetune app, is changing its business focus to generative AI at the expense of some of its app operations, which have not met growth targets, according to Globes. As part of the move, Lightricks is laying off 70 employees, representing 12% of its global workforce. At one time,... Read More
FUJIFILM Australia opens Fujifilm House of Photography in a new location Events News 

FUJIFILM Australia opens Fujifilm House of Photography in a new location

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FUJIFILM Australia is today celebrating the grand opening of its brand experience centre, Fujifilm House of Photography, with a new location in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). The company said the new Fujifilm House of Photography location offers both professional and enthusiasts’ creators “the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of photography through a number of... Read More
Eugene Smith Fund reaches 45th annual grant milestone Events Feature News 

Eugene Smith Fund reaches 45th annual grant milestone

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The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced it is now accepting applications for its 45th annual Grant in Humanistic Photography with a top prize of $30,000. An additional $10,000 grant will be awarded as a Fellowship, and one Finalist will be deemed worthy of special recognition and presented with a $7,500 grant. The Smith Fund is also accepting applications for its... Read More
Printess combines AI technology with product personalization News 

Printess combines AI technology with product personalization

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Printess GmbH & Co. KG is new company launching a personalization platform, guided by an experienced team with two decades of industry experience. According to the company, the platform “empowers teams to effortlessly design and sell mass-customized products across all devices, eliminating the need for coding. This scalable, cloud-based white-label solution integrates seamlessly with any e-commerce platform, offering a vast... Read More
Moonpig reports 6% revenue growth Earnings reports News 

Moonpig reports 6% revenue growth

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Moonpig Group plc announced all-around improved results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024. The company said it delivered revenue growth of 6.6% to £341.1 million driven by strong performance at the Moonpig brand. In its report, the company said organic revenue growth accelerated through the year, underpinned by the Moonpig brand, which grew revenue by 8.2% through growth... Read More
S&P upgrades Shutterfly credit rating from negative to developing Earnings reports News 

S&P upgrades Shutterfly credit rating from negative to developing

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S&P Global Ratings today upgraded the credit rating for Photo Holdings LLC (Shutterfly LLC) from negative to developing, based on the improving fortunes of North America’s largest personalized photo printing company. The company outperformed Shutterfly’s 2023 expectations by improving cash flow to $82 million, compared to a $31 million deficit the year before. In a press release, S&P stated: As... Read More
merchOne enters the U.S. market with print-on-demand wall art News Partnerships 

merchOne enters the U.S. market with print-on-demand wall art

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merchOne, the Europe-based POD fulfillment platform that is part of The Customization Group (TCG), is launching operations in the United States, to make customized on-demand wall art more accessible to ecommerce entrepreneurs. With fulfillment centers in Miami, Florida, and Phoenix, Arizona, the company offers a range of print-on-demand wall art with fast delivery times, usually within 2-3 more days of... Read More
Revolutionizing photo storage with AI innovator Iz Shalom, OIlie AI News Podcasts 

Revolutionizing photo storage with AI innovator Iz Shalom, OIlie AI

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Curious about the rapid evolution of online storage and photography? Join us as Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society chats with Iz Shalom, the founder behind Ollie AI, an innovative AI photo assistant. As a former key player at Google and Dropbox, Shalom offers firsthand insights into the launch of Google One and witnessing its growth. Learn how the explosion of mobile photography and the normalization... Read More
Cloudprinter, Gooten, HelloPrint, Photo Finale and Sensaria featured at Dead Pixels Society webinar Events News 

Cloudprinter, Gooten, HelloPrint, Photo Finale and Sensaria featured at Dead Pixels Society webinar

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  The Dead Pixels Society, the photo/imaging industry’s leading news source, announces the Photo Imaging CONNECT Print Production Networks webinar, on Wednesday, June 26, at 11 a.m. EST. The hottest topic in online printing is the online print production network, with several announcements made around drupa. Print production facilities and retailers looking to learn more can register here. “The ability to print locally, anywhere... Read More
IDC: Outlook for AR/VR headsets expected to improve as mixed reality, extended reality gain acceptance Market research News 

IDC: Outlook for AR/VR headsets expected to improve as mixed reality, extended reality gain acceptance

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Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 67.4% year over year in the first quarter of 2024, according to new data from the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The decline in shipments was expected as the market transitions to include new categories such as Mixed Reality (MR) and Extended... Read More
Adobe reports record second-quarter revenue Earnings reports News 

Adobe reports record second-quarter revenue

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Adobe reported financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2024 ended May 31, 2024. “Adobe achieved record revenue of $5.31 billion driven by strong growth across Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud,” said Shantanu Narayen, chair and CEO, Adobe. “Our highly differentiated approach to AI and innovative product delivery are attracting an expanding universe of customers and providing... Read More
From Sidelines to Mentor: Dave Stock’s 40-Year Journey in Sports Photography News 

From Sidelines to Mentor: Dave Stock’s 40-Year Journey in Sports Photography

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from an amateur photographer to capturing iconic moments in sports history? Join us as Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society welcomes Dave Stock, the mastermind behind Team DSP, who shares his captivating journey of over 40 years in the realm of sports photography. Starting with a borrowed Argus C3 camera in high school,... Read More
Dead Pixels Society announces PIC Print Production Networks webinar Events News 

Dead Pixels Society announces PIC Print Production Networks webinar

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The hottest topic in online printing is the online print production network, with several announcements made around drupa. The ability to print locally, anywhere in the world, has opened up new partnerships and new opportunities. This is more than just having an API; these services are about plugging into an ecosystem to expand product availability, broaden distribution and localize production.... Read More
ME Group on track for record perfomance; photo booths up 2.4% Earnings reports News 

ME Group on track for record perfomance; photo booths up 2.4%

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ME Group International plc, the instant-service equipment group, announced an update on the group’s trading for the six months ended 30 April 2024. Positive trading momentum continued throughout H1 2024 compared with the six months ended 30 April 2023, with group revenue up 4.6% (up 8.6% excluding foreign exchange impact) and profit before tax up 10.3% (up 13.6%, excluding foreign... Read More