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
Games developer Voodoo acquires social photo network BeReal Acquisitions 

Games developer Voodoo acquires social photo network BeReal

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Voodoo, a mobile apps and games publisher with more than 7 billion downloads worldwide, acquired BeReal, the Gen Z social network dedicated to authenticity. Terms weren’t disclosed, but the company said this transaction, which is valuing BeReal at €500 million, Voodoo further accelerates its diversification into consumer apps. Voodoo intends to further invest in BeReal while providing its expertise in... Read More
drupa 2024 concludes with record deals, attendance Events 

drupa 2024 concludes with record deals, attendance

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drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf, the world’s largest trade fair for printing technologies, drew to a successful close on June 7 after 11 days, according to organizers. The printing expo featured 1,643 exhibitors from 52 nations, visited by 170,000 trade visitors. The international share of the visitors was 80%, with attendees coming from 174 countries – a record figure, according to... Read More
Inside.com: Capital expenditures expected to be smaller this year Market research 

Inside.com: Capital expenditures expected to be smaller this year

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Inside.com reports capital spending by U.S. manufacturers is forecast to increase by 1% this year, down from a 14.9% annual increase in 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates at a 23-year high, which is forcing many companies to slow down capital expenditures. Michigan-based Fullerton Tool Co. has delayed plans to spend $1 million upgrading the equipment it uses... 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
TetherTools announces TetherPro USB-C to USB-C straight to right angle cable New Products 

TetherTools announces TetherPro USB-C to USB-C straight to right angle cable

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Tether Tools introduced the TetherPro USB-C to USB-C, 31′ (9.4m), Straight to Right Angle Cable. The Dual In-line TetherBoosts amplify and carry shielded data over the 31-foot linear distance for fast image transfer and a reliable, stable tether connection. Engineered to the highest USB-C specifications for super-speed data transfer, this cable lead offers uni-directional throughput, with no conflicting power delivery for an unprecedented... Read More
Condé Systems sold to TrophyKits owner, second-chance auction through Friday Acquisitions News 

Condé Systems sold to TrophyKits owner, second-chance auction through Friday

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David McLean, the Jacksonville, Fla, owner of TrophyKits, announced the purchase of the business rights of Condé Systems, including the Condé brand, toll-free number and social media accounts, from the June 4 online asset auction. Details weren’t disclosed, but the company said more information will be provided in the coming days and weeks at www.conde.com. McLean said he founded TrophyKits.com... Read More
Apple announces major revisions to Photos apps, expands generative AI across MacOS News 

Apple announces major revisions to Photos apps, expands generative AI across MacOS

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Apple today previewed iOS 18, featuring what the company says is the “biggest redesign” ever of the Photos app. Photo libraries are now automatically organized in a new single view in Photos, and helpful new collections keep favorites easily accessible.  iOS 18 also introduces Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines generative models with... Read More
Canon announces the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens News 

Canon announces the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens

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Canon announced the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens, compatible with the EOS R7 camera, for to social media creators to create VR content. The RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens will be available in June 2024 for an estimated retail price of $1,099.99. (Firmware update is required for EOS R7 camera’s compatibility with RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens.)... Read More
Blackmagic Design announces commercial camera system, software for Apple Immersive Video New Products 

Blackmagic Design announces commercial camera system, software for Apple Immersive Video

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Blackmagic Design announced an end-to-end workflow for producing cinematic Apple Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro. The company claims Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is the world’s first commercial camera system designed to capture Apple Immersive Video. Apple Immersive Video is a brand-new storytelling format that leverages 8K, 3D video with a 180-degree field of view, and Spatial Audio. Blackmagic Design... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales jumped in May after a slow April Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales jumped in May after a slow April

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Retail sales jumped significantly in May, showing strong increases both month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation. “Consumers have clearly retained their ability to spend and are driving solid economic growth,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO, NRF. “Spending is being supported by the... Read More
Transforming business clarity in a fast-paced World, with Mitchell Levy Marketing Podcasts 

Transforming business clarity in a fast-paced World, with Mitchell Levy

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Ready to uncover the secrets behind Silicon Valley’s success and learn from a global credibility expert? You won’t want to miss this episode where we sit down with Mitchell Levy, a dynamic executive coach and prolific author who has spent years at the epicenter of tech innovation. From steering companies in Silicon Valley to serving on a public firm’s board, Levy brings... Read More
Fewer positions left unfilled in cooling U.S. labor market Market research News 

Fewer positions left unfilled in cooling U.S. labor market

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Businesses having difficulty finding employees may getting relief soon. According to  a report in Statista by Felix Richter, a data journalist: “As the U.S. labor market is slowly cooling off and job openings have come down from notably from 2022’s record highs, the worker crunch that plagued many industries for large parts of 2021 and 2022 has eased as well> According to... Read More