GoPro announces $119 million in sales, as expected. Earnings reports 

GoPro announces $119 million in sales, as expected.

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GoPro, Inc. announced first-quarter revenues were $119 million, in line with its preliminary reports, but down from the $243 million for the same period last year. The net loss in the quarter was $64 million. “We’ve taken decisive action to transition into a more efficient and profitable direct-to-consumer business,” says Nicholas Woodman, GoPro founder and CEO. “This benefits GoPro with... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast episode 4: The future of photography and retail with Michael Rubin of Neomodern Feature News 

Dead Pixels Society podcast episode 4: The future of photography and retail with Michael Rubin of Neomodern

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Ep. 4: The future of photography and retail with Michael Rubin of Neomodern Gary Pageau from the Dead Pixels Society talks with photographer Michael Rubin about the photography, printing and retail. Rubin operated, until recently, the Neomodern print store and gallery in downtown San Francisco. He is also the co-host of the “Everyday Photography, Every Day,” podcast. Read More
NRF: Recovery likely to come in “fits and starts” Market research News 

NRF: Recovery likely to come in “fits and starts”

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With some stores starting to reopen as governors lift stay-at-home orders across the country, economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is likely to come gradually and may vary by location, according to the National Retail Federation. “Getting back to work or shopping in a pre-virus manner is difficult to predict at this time, with households likely to tiptoe back in... Read More
Merged SGIA and PIA associations become PRINTING United Alliance Acquisitions News 

Merged SGIA and PIA associations become PRINTING United Alliance

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The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA), which merged May 1, 2020, announced the new combined organization name: PRINTING United Alliance (PRUA). PRINTING United Alliance also announces its official board of directors as a merged entity. “PRINTING United Alliance is a reflection of the invaluable partnerships and industry convergence that has evolved over time,” says... Read More
DJI debuts enterprise-level drone platform New Products 

DJI debuts enterprise-level drone platform

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DJI unveiled its most advanced commercial drone platform, the Matrice 300 RTK (M300 RTK), and the Zenmuse H20 Series – a hybrid, multi-sensor camera. DJI engineered this all-in-one, high-tech solution to expand possibilities and exploit areas of work never explored before, for precise aerial inspections and data collection missions. “With the M300 RTK flying platform and the Zenmuse H20 camera... Read More
IDC reports smartphone shipment lower in China, flat in India Market research 

IDC reports smartphone shipment lower in China, flat in India

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According to the IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone shipments in China stood at 66.6 million units in the first quarter of 2020, a 20.3% decline from 83.6 million units a year ago. This marked the largest decline ever in China as the market was hit by both supply chain disruptions and a demand slump due to lockdowns and the... Read More
allcop Color Service adds personalized cloth masks New Products News 

allcop Color Service adds personalized cloth masks

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Germany’s allcop Color Service GmbH & Co KG is now offering personalized masks, personalized with company logos or other designs, in quantities of 500. The 3-layer mouth-nose masks are made of high-quality polyester and have an integrated intermediate layer that filters viruses, bacteria and dust. Elastic ear loops and framed metal brackets ensure an ideal fit on every face. The... Read More
Suite 48a announces “COVID-19 Mitigation and What’s Next Survey” report Market research News Opinion 

Suite 48a announces “COVID-19 Mitigation and What’s Next Survey” report

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Leading imaging industry research company Suite 48a has published a free “COVID-19 Mitigation and What’s Next Survey” report. “It’s hard to describe the impact COVID-19 has had so far without sounding like a broken record –the one you keep hearing over and over in the news, or when talking with colleagues, customers or industry partners,” says Hans Hartman, Suite 48a.... Read More
Hasselblad names Klaus Thymann newest ambassador People on the Move 

Hasselblad names Klaus Thymann newest ambassador

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Danish photographer and conservationist Klaus Thymann was selected as the latest Hasselblad Ambassador. He combines a multitude of skills, including journalism, image-making, mapping and exploration to document contemporary issues and take action in the ongoing climate emergency. His expansive work takes him to all corners of the globe, including: exploring glaciers and their disappearance in Uganda and Congo using new... Read More
Meero presents Discovery, a content series for encouraging creativity Promotions 

Meero presents Discovery, a content series for encouraging creativity

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Meero, a global start-up helping photographers devote themselves and their time entirely to their passion, has launched Discovery, a unique interactive space dedicated to photography aiming to inspire and to support a community of more than 100,000 photographers globally. This educational project is an extension of Meero’s global endeavors to offer inspirational, artistic, and practical content for professional photographers. Accessible... Read More
Canon Solutions America announces line of dye-sub printers from DGI USA News 

Canon Solutions America announces line of dye-sub printers from DGI USA

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Canon Solutions America, Inc. joined forces with DGI USA, a dye sublimation printer manufacturer, to deliver solutions combining DGI’s highly productive printers – including DGI POSEIDON, DGI FT-3204X, and DGI FH-3204, with Canon Solutions support services and market expertise. The DGI FT-3204X and FH-3204 offer a 10-foot wide hybrid dye-sublimation system with the flexibility to print either on transfer paper or... Read More
Flashpoint introduces the XPLOR 300 Pro TTL R2 Battery-Powered Monolight New Products 

Flashpoint introduces the XPLOR 300 Pro TTL R2 Battery-Powered Monolight

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Flashpoint announces the XPLOR 300 Pro TTL R2 Battery-Powered Monolight, a portable, versatile 300 W strobe light built on the  R2 series of wireless flashes. The lightweight flash has a speedy, one-second recycle time, with a 328-feet R2 signal reception range and the capability to work seamlessly across all major camera systems. The Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro moonlight is available... Read More
Ohanaware updates HDRtist NX2.2 with 26 improvements, 20 fixes Updates 

Ohanaware updates HDRtist NX2.2 with 26 improvements, 20 fixes

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Ohanaware Co. Ltd. has updated HDRtist NX to version 2.2, which includes 26 improvements and 20 fixes/workarounds. IHDRtist NX2 is the fourth major revision of their HDR software over the decade. Major features of HDRtist NX 2 90+ options for adjusting tonality, color & detail. Local adjustments to improve, fix or style areas of an image. Two comparison modes, Split-View... Read More