Category: Press releases – Page 45 – The Dead Pixels Society

DOCOMO Develops World’s First 360-degree 8K 3D VR System

February 4, 2019February 6, 2019 GaryPageau 360, 8K, DOCOMO, VR

Will demonstrate new immersive-viewing technology at Sapporo Snow Festival TOKYO, JAPAN – WEBWIRE – Monday, February 4, 2019 – NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that it has developed what is believed to be the world’s first 8K 3D virtual reality (VR) system for live video streaming and viewing at 60 frames per second (fps) over 5G mobile communications. Viewers will be able to use head-mounted... Read More

Marketing News Press releases

Vistaprint launches new brand platform ‘Own The Now’

February 4, 2019February 6, 2019 GaryPageau Cimpress, Vistaprint

Empowering Small Business Owners to Seize the Opportunity February 04, 2019 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time – WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vistaprint, the leading online provider of marketing products and services to small businesses, announced its new global brand platform ‘Own The Now’. The brand refresh reinforces Vistaprint’s dedication to empowering small businesses to look and feel professional across all their marketing.... Read More

New Products Press releases

Océ Arizona 1300 series: Do more. Do it smarter. Do it now.

February 4, 2019February 6, 2019 GaryPageau Canon, UV printers

Versatile, intelligent flatbed UV printers that are ready when you are. MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Océ Arizona 1300 series of high-productivity mid-volume UV true flatbed printers. With its innovations in print speed, ease-of-use and curing technology, the Océ Arizona 1300 series is extremely versatile allowing print providers... Read More

New Products Press releases

Panasonic launches new LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless cameras LUMIX S1R and LUMIX S1

February 1, 2019 GaryPageau Lumix, Panasonic

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–After the development announcement at Photokina 2018, Panasonic is now proud to introduce the full specifications of its long-awaited first full-frame Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras, the LUMIX S1R and S1, with a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. The new cameras are based on the L-Mount standard, which boasts a well-balanced, large inner diameter and compact dimensions for a... Read More

Market research Press releases

Retail jobs grew nearly 15,000 in January over December

February 1, 2019February 6, 2019 GaryPageau NRF

WASHINGTON, February 1, 2019 – Retail industry employment in January was down by 15,100 jobs unadjusted from a year earlier but increased 14,800 jobs seasonally adjusted from December, the National Retail Federation said today. The retail numbers, which exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, came as the nation added 304,000 jobs overall compared with December, the Labor Department said.... Read More

New Products Press releases

Ricoh announces two high-performance, wide-angle lenses for K-mount digital SLR cameras

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau K-mount DSLR, Ricoh, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the launch of two new high-performance, wide-angle lenses for use with K-mount digital SLR cameras: the HD PENTAX-DA★11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW and the HD PENTAX-FA35mmF2. Both lenses are ideal for outdoor photography, with special features to enhance shooting in rugged and demanding conditions. New wide-angle zoom joins Star series... Read More

New Products Press releases

Delkin XQD Memory Cards & XQD adapter now available

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau Delkin Devices

POWAY, CA, JANUARY 31, 2019 – Delkin Devices, a manufacturer of flash storage solutions and camera accessories, announced today that their anxiously anticipated line of 2933X XQD memory cards is now shipping and available for purchase through select retailers. The latest addition to their ever-growing line of memory-based products, Delkin’s XQD cards deliver blazing-fast write speeds up to 400MB/s and... Read More

Press releases Promotions

GoPro adds unlimited cloud storage of original quality videos and photos to $4.99 Plus subscription service

January 30, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau GoPro

Subscribers Worldwide Will Also Enjoy Increased Discounts on GoPro Mounts and Accessories SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — $4.99 a month won’t get you unlimited tacos, TV streaming or travel, but with GoPro’s enhanced Plus subscription service users will get unlimited cloud storage of their videos and photos without sacrificing an ounce of quality. The unlimited storage of video and photos at... Read More

Market research Press releases

Worldwide smartphone shipments down 4.9%

January 30, 2019February 18, 2019 GaryPageau Apple, Huawei, IDC, IDC Trackers, OPPO, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., January 30, 2019 – According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone vendors shipped a total of 375.4 million units during the fourth quarter of 2018 (4Q18), down 4.9% year over year and the fifth consecutive quarter of decline. The challenging holiday quarter closes out the worst year ever for smartphone shipments... Read More

News Press releases

The Michaels Companies to close Pat Catan’s Arts & Craft stores

January 30, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau Michaels

Company Intends to Rebrand and Reopen Up to 12 Locations as Michaels Stores in Fiscal 2019 Management Updates 4Q Guidance, Excluding Impact from Pat Catan’s Closures January 30, 2019 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIK) today announced its decision to close all of its Pat Catan’s stores in the fourth quarter of fiscal... Read More

News Press releases

Kodak announces business division, leadership changes

January 30, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau Eastman Kodak Co.

Rochester, NY , Wednesday, January 30, 2019 — Today Kodak announced a series of business division and leadership changes. Consumer and Film Division (CFD) will become the Brand, Film & Imaging (BFI) Division; Unified Workflow Solutions, the Software and Solutions Division’s largest business, will become the Kodak Software Division; Todd Bigger has been appointed President of the new Kodak Software Division... Read More

Marketing Press releases

Fewer consumers celebrating Valentine’s Day but those who do are spending more

January 29, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau NRF, Prosper Insights & Analytics

WASHINGTON, January 29, 2019 – Americans are expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year despite a years-long decrease in the percentage of people celebrating the holiday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The vast majority of Valentine’s Day dollars are still spent on significant others,... Read More

Events Press releases

Nikon announces the second year of the Nikon Storytellers Scholarship

January 29, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau Nikon, Nikon Storytellers

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Nikon Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the second “Nikon Storytellers Scholarship.” The program, launched in December 2017, is designed to celebrate the power of visual storytelling by supporting the education of aspiring content creators. Beginning today, eligible students in the United States and Canada can apply for the chance to be selected as one of ten winners... Read More

Earnings reports News Press releases

Xerox exceeds cash flow guidance, grows EPS and announces 2019 guidance

January 29, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau Xerox

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Highlights: Operating cash flow of $415 million in the quarter increases $564 million year-over-year, or $83 million year-over-year on an adjusted basis. Operating cash flow of $1.14 billion for the full year exceeds guidance and increases $1.32 billion year-over-year, or $168 million year-over-year on an adjusted basis. GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.56... Read More

News Press releases

Insta360 partners with Matterport to reinvent virtual tour production

January 28, 2019January 31, 2019 GaryPageau Insta360, Matterport, virtual tours

New York City – Leading 360-degree camera maker Insta360 and pioneering virtual tour platform Matterport today announced a new partnership that makes virtual tour creation easier than ever. The partnership lets virtual tour creators quickly capture a property in 360 degrees using Insta360’s flagship ONE X camera, and then use Matterport’s software to create an interactive 3D floor plan and... Read More