Hudl expands smart camera solution to outdoor sports New Products 

Hudl expands smart camera solution to outdoor sports

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Sports livestream company Hudl launched Hudl Focus Outdoor, a hands-free smart camera that automatically captures and uploads games and practices to Hudl and sends video to livestreaming platforms. The technology builds upon the impact of Hudl Focus Indoor,  which allows teams to capture HD video from the perfect angle using A.I.-powered player tracking technology. More than 15,000 basketball and volleyball... Read More
Epson unveils new Moverio AR glasses New Products 

Epson unveils new Moverio AR glasses

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Epson announced the Moverio® BT-40 and BT-40S, an update to its Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart glasses offering a wider field of view (FOV), full HD 1080p display resolution, high contrast, improved connectivity, and a more comfortable, adjustable and easy-to-wear design. With a wide 34-degree field-of-view, the Moverio BT-40 and BT-40S delivers a heads-up, hands-free experience with a resolution equivalent to... Read More
DJI launches drone with first-person-view and joystick control News 

DJI launches drone with first-person-view and joystick control

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DJI launched a new type of drone, the DJI FPV, which combines the first-person view of racing drones, the cinematic camera sweep of traditional drones, the safety and transmission technology of DJI’s consumer drones, and an optional single-handed motion controller that allows pilots to control the drone with just hand movements. “DJI has been redefining what drones can do since... Read More
PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance officially merge News 

PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance officially merge

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PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance announced the two organizations have officially merged. PRINTING United Alliance will form an Idealliance Advisory Council comprised of the current Idealliance board officers and directors “to assist in continuing its global outlook for all partners in printing and packaging on industry standards and guidelines, and training and certification for professionals,” according to the announcement. Each... Read More
Vivid-Pix partners with achi, Tellegacy to provide research News 

Vivid-Pix partners with achi, Tellegacy to provide research

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Vivid-Pix, the provider of AI-powered image restoration software, announced at RootsTech Connect, it is partnering with achi and Tellegacy to provide academic and business research to help older adults and families and assist health providers. Vivid-Pix is also announcing ATV, a partnership with achi and Tellegacy to study and to improve older adult population health. Dr. Jeremy Holloway, Assistant Professor and... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: The changing professional photography market with Zenfolio Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: The changing professional photography market with Zenfolio

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  Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society interviews two executives from Zenfolio: Pamela Vachon, Vice President of Customer Support and Success, and Robert Campbell, Video Content Creator and Live Broadcast Host. They discuss Zenfolio’s extensive offerings that not only support photographers and help them run their business but also put them in touch with potential customers. Zenfolio Inc., a Centre Lane Partners company, offers advanced business solutions... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Feb. 26 News 

Industry Notes for the week of Feb. 26

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  Shutterfly settles Illinois biometric privacy suit Law360 reports Shutterfly has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a biometric privacy lawsuit filed against it under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). CES wrap up from Dealerscope Did you miss the virtual CES 2021? Dealerscope’s Jeff Dorgay has a recap here. It’s almost like the real thing. Financial News Best Buy reports... Read More
NZ media company MEA launches Omoide Print app in Japan News 

NZ media company MEA launches Omoide Print app in Japan

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New Zealand company MEA  launched its photo printing app Omoide Print in Japan, allowing customers to print high-quality photos directly from their phone in only an hour, according to a report by Idealog NZ. The app is a partnership with the 700-store Kitamura photography store chain. According to the article, MEA director Rod Mcfarlane says the success of the app comes... Read More
Alexander’s Print Advantage adds HP Indigo 100K press News 

Alexander’s Print Advantage adds HP Indigo 100K press

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Alexander’s Print Advantage, the Utah-based on-demand printer, announced it has adopted the new HP Indigo 100K Digital Press, in a move to expand capacity to meet the growing demand for fully automated digital printing, especially in the app-driven, personalized, photo market. The press joins 29-inch HP Indigo 12000 installed last year. In the industry, the company is known as the... Read More
Canva inks deal with Herff Jones, buys Kaleido AI and Smartmockups News 

Canva inks deal with Herff Jones, buys Kaleido AI and Smartmockups

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Fast-growing graphics startup Canva has announced new acquisitions and partnerships. Canva has made two acquisitions in Europe: Vienna-based Kaleido AI (best-known for its Remove.bg service) and  Czech Republic-based Smartmockups. The boot-strapped Kaleido, will enhance Canva’s platform with new integrations for advanced photo editing and AI-driven automation tools, to try and turn it into a ‘one-stop-shop for every design need’. The company said, in... Read More
Xencelabs is a new company offering graphic tablets New Products News 

Xencelabs is a new company offering graphic tablets

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Xencelabs Technologies is a new company offering new digital drawing tools. The company’s first product is Pen Tablet offering a clean and minimalist design without keys, enabling users to fully benefit from its 16:9 native aspect ratio. With only 8mm thickness, the tablet features a seamless and gently curved palm; it can be used wirelessly or with a USB cable.... Read More
Ricoh announces three HD PENTAX-FA limited edition prime lenses News 

Ricoh announces three HD PENTAX-FA limited edition prime lenses

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Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. announced three HD PENTAX-FA Limited interchangeable prime lenses for PENTAX K-mount SLR cameras. They feature the latest HD coating and a round-shaped diaphragm for a natural bokeh effect. All three lenses are available black or silver and feature the distinguished qualities of the HD FA Limited Lens series including outstanding description of texture, fine reproduction of... Read More
Historic retailer Fry’s Electronics calls it quits News 

Historic retailer Fry’s Electronics calls it quits

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Fry’s Electronics, one of the leading U.S. big-box electronics retailers, called it quits today after 36 years. With 31 stores across nine states, the chain was considered a go-to destination for high-tech gadgets and electronics. The company cited the cause as “a result of changes in the retail industry and the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.” The full text... Read More
NRF forecasts retail sales to exceed $4.33 trillion in 2021 as vaccine rollout expands Market research Marketing 

NRF forecasts retail sales to exceed $4.33 trillion in 2021 as vaccine rollout expands

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The National Retail Federation issued its annual forecast, anticipating retail sales will grow between 6.5 percent and 8.2 percent to more than $4.33 trillion in 2021 as more individuals get vaccinated and the economy reopens. “Despite the continuing health and economic challenges COVID-19 presents, we are very optimistic that healthy consumer fundamentals, pent-up demand and widespread distribution of the vaccine... Read More