Petcube launches Cam, an affordable pet camera integrated with vet consultants New Products 

Petcube launches Cam, an affordable pet camera integrated with vet consultants

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Petcube announced the commercial release of a new Petcube Cam, a $39.99 smart camera with a live vet chat built-in. The new device pairs the advanced pet monitoring functions with online veterinarian advice powered by Fuzzy Pet Health, making on-demand pet care accessible to every pet parent. Petcube Cam is exclusively available for purchase on Amazon. “70% of pet concerns... Read More
PicsArt empowers Indian creators, sees surge in downloads News 

PicsArt empowers Indian creators, sees surge in downloads

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PicsArt, the world’s leading creative platform and social editing app, is set to focus on the Indian market, the company said. With more than 1B downloads to date, “the all-in-one photo and video editing app” offers a unique combination of creative tools, unlimited content and a thriving community of 150M monthly active creators, the company claims. Many of its creators upload... Read More
Facebook announces Rights Manager for creative content News 

Facebook announces Rights Manager for creative content

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Ownership of creative content, particularly images, is one of the most-contested subjects on the internet. Despite copyright laws, many people still believe photos on social networks are free of copyright and can be used freely. Facebook announced a new rights management tools suite designed to give creators more control over their images. Facebook product manager of the creator and publisher... Read More
MailPix named most innovative photo print company News Press releases 

MailPix named most innovative photo print company

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MailPix announced the company was recognized as the “Most Innovative Photograph Print Solutions Company – USA” in the 2020 Global Business Awards by Corp Today Corp Today is a U.K.-based business magazine focusing on emerging and fast-growing companies. “The entire MailPix team is thrilled to be recognized by Corp Today for this prestigious award,” says Fred H. Lerner, CEO and... Read More
Shutterfly names Todd Marshall Lifetouch general manager People on the Move 

Shutterfly names Todd Marshall Lifetouch general manager

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Shutterfly Inc. appointed Todd Marshall as general manager of Lifetouch; he joins the company Sept. 28. In this role, Marshall will be responsible for the Lifetouch portfolio, including school, preschool, and church photography, as well as JCPenney Portraits by Lifetouch and BorrowLenses. “Todd is a strong addition to the Shutterfly team,” said Hilary Schneider, chief executive officer of Shutterfly, Inc.... Read More
ON1 unveils ON1 Portrait AI, new ON1 Photo RAW mobile features, and major upgrade to ON1 Photo RAW News Updates 

ON1 unveils ON1 Portrait AI, new ON1 Photo RAW mobile features, and major upgrade to ON1 Photo RAW

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ON1, creators of ON1 Photo RAW, release an all-new AI portrait editing standalone and plug-in, new creative features for ON1 Photo RAW mobile, and unveils the next major upgrade to ON1 Photo RAW & ON1 Photo RAW 360. The new ON1 Portrait AI is both a standalone and plug-in for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Corel Paintshop, Apple Photos... Read More
Boost Mobile giving away three-camera smartphone to new customers New Products 

Boost Mobile giving away three-camera smartphone to new customers

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Boost Mobile announced the new three-lens Coolpad Legacy Brisa is the latest device in its lineup. The smartphone features a sleek design, high dynamic range (HDR) audio and a sharp camera system, and is available free for customers who switch to Boost Mobile, and for $79.99 to new customers at any authorized Boost Mobile retail store. Coolpad Legacy Brisa features dual... Read More
Venus Optics announces the full-frame Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D lens New Products 

Venus Optics announces the full-frame Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D lens

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Venus Optics announced the new Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras with a 114-degree angle of view. As one of the smallest and lightest 14mm Zero Distortion ultra-wide-angle lens, the lens is equipped with a 52mm filter thread. The Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D is composed of 13 elements in 9 groups. The two... Read More
Fujifilm introduces INSTAX SQUARE SQ1 Instant Camera New Products 

Fujifilm introduces INSTAX SQUARE SQ1 Instant Camera

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FUJIFILM North America Corp. launched the INSTAX SQUARE SQ1 instant camera, which creates INSTAX SQUARE format instant prints at 1.5 times the size of its INSTAX Mini counterparts. “INSTAX SQUARE SQ1 combines everything our users love about the INSTAX Mini’s cool, modern style and functionality with the larger, vibrant output of our square format instant print film,” said Manny Almeida,... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 19 Events News People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 19

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  Pro Photography Shutterfly can arbitrate claims over unwanted Lifetouch pictures Shutterfly won its bid to arbitrate claims over the photo-sharing platform’s Lifetouch Family Approval Program, after a federal court in San Jose concluded that plaintiff Shawna Allen agreed to arbitrate her claims individually when she signed up for the online service, according to Holly Barker at Bloomberg Law. The sign-up... Read More
Sony debuts triple-lens Xperia 5 II New Products 

Sony debuts triple-lens Xperia 5 II

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Sony Electronics announced the Xperia 5 II (mark two), leveraging many of the features from the Xperia 1 II, including a triple-lens camera with ZEISS optics, calibrated specifically for the Xperia 5 II. All three lenses are paired with 12 MP sensors. Also included are the Photography Pro feature (with technology from Alpha brand series cameras), the Cinematography Pro feature... Read More
ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 for Micro Four Thirds News 

ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 for Micro Four Thirds

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Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has released the Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras. Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 III is now available for a recommended retail price of $399. The Mitakon 17mm f/0.95 is a compact prime characterized by its bright f/0.95 aperture for working in low-light conditions. Similar to their 25mm f/0.95, the new lens also... Read More
Empire State Building Observatory offering free engagement photos Oct. 10 Promotions 

Empire State Building Observatory offering free engagement photos Oct. 10

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The Empire State Building (ESB) Observatory announces couples throughout the Tri-State area can receive complimentary photography on Oct 10, 2020, with the purchase of tickets to its Observatories. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a professional photographer will be available on the Building’s famed 86th Floor Observatory to capture up to five photos for each couple. “For close to ninety years, the... Read More
Vecnos launches ultra-slim 360-degree camera IQUI designed for easy shooting and sharing New Products 

Vecnos launches ultra-slim 360-degree camera IQUI designed for easy shooting and sharing

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Vecnos Inc. announced the availability and specifications of its ultra-slim, 360-degree IQUI camera, designed for use with the previously launched IQUISPIN app. The new IQUI camera and IQUISPIN app provide a completely new experience for consumers, making the creation of and sharing one-of-a-kind 360 images a snap. The camera-app duo overcomes the significant limitations associated with sharing 360-degree photos over... Read More