Ars Technica: Lawsuit claims Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare News 

Ars Technica: Lawsuit claims Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare

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Tech website Ars Technica reports longtime photo storage site Photobucket was named in a lawsuit after a recent privacy policy update revealed plans to sell users’ photos—including biometric identifiers like face and iris scans—to companies training generative AI models. Click here to see the lawsuit. The proposed class action seeks to stop Photobucket from selling users’ data without first obtaining written... Read More
Photobooks reviews ring in the holiday season Feature Opinion 

Photobooks reviews ring in the holiday season

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It’s that time of the year again when consumer press sites try to generate clicks and affiliate links with reviews of photo books for their holiday gift guides and roundups. Let’s take a look at what reviewers were responding to. The New York Times‘ well-regarded Wirecutter blog once again reviewed photo book services. The site picked Mixbook as the “best... Read More
APS Lab announces Coby Lonas as new president People on the Move 

APS Lab announces Coby Lonas as new president

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After nearly three decades of leadership, Gene Harrell, the founding president of Advanced Photographic Solutions (APS Lab), Cleveland, TN, will step down as president. Harrell will remain a part of APS Lab as a board member and consultant. Based in Cleveland, TN, APS Lab is a leading photofinishing lab specializing in high-volume services for school photographers nationwide. APS Lab announced... Read More
Kodak resumes film manufacturing after pause for upgrades News 

Kodak resumes film manufacturing after pause for upgrades

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As of Tuesday, Dec. 10, Eastman Kodak Co. has completed its scheduled downtime to update its film manufacturing plant, according to Rochester First. Citing increasing demand and the need to modernize its production factories, Kodak temporarily paused all film production last month at its factory in Rochester, N.Y. Eastman Kodak, which produces motion picture films and film for still photography,... Read More
Mastering Google Ads: Strategies, Compliance, and Trends with John Horn Podcasts 

Mastering Google Ads: Strategies, Compliance, and Trends with John Horn

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Unlock the secrets of Google Ads with insights from John Horn, CEO of StubGroup, as we explore the dynamic landscape of digital advertising. Learn the critical distinctions between SEO and paid Google Ads, and discover how strategic ad placements can significantly boost your return on ad spend. Horn shares his expertise in navigating the competitive nature of Google Ads and the importance... Read More
Eugene Smith Fund announces 2024 grant recipients in humanistic photography Events News 

Eugene Smith Fund announces 2024 grant recipients in humanistic photography

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The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced the recipients of its 2024 grants, including the W. Eugene Smith grant, Smith Student grant, and Howard Chapnick grant. This year’s grants collectively received more than 725 entries, the most entries in any year since its inception in 1979. In addition, the Smith Fund will issue $72,500 in grants this year, the most in any... Read More
Fujifilm debuts four mid-range REVORIA PRESS production presses New Products News 

Fujifilm debuts four mid-range REVORIA PRESS production presses

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Graphic Communication Division, announced today the launch of four new mid-range production presses in the REVORIA PRESS series. The REVORIA PRESS EC2100S (EC2100S) and REVORIA PRESS SC285S (SC285S) are equipped with a specialty toner station in addition to its four-color toners, enabling five-color printing in one pass. The new REVORIA PRESS EC2100 (EC2100) and REVORIA PRESS... Read More
Moonpig shows 3.8% growth for six-month period Earnings reports News 

Moonpig shows 3.8% growth for six-month period

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U.K. personalized products company Moonpig Group plc reported, for the half year ending Oct. 31, the company saw 3.8% sales growth, driven primarily by the Moonpig brand. “We are pleased to report continued growth in revenue for the Group, driven by double-digit revenue growth at the Moonpig brand,” said Nickyl Raithatha, CEO. “Moonpig performance has been underpinned by robust growth in order... Read More
Adobe delivers record 2024 revenue, with 11 percent sales growth Events News 

Adobe delivers record 2024 revenue, with 11 percent sales growth

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Adobe reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 ended Nov. 29, 2024. Among the highlights: FY 2024 net new digital media Annualized Recurring Revenue (“ARR”) exceeds $2.0 billion FY 2024 Digital Experience revenue exceeds $5.3 billion Record Q4 operating cash flows of $2.92 billion Record RPO of $19.96 billion, 16 percent year-over-year growth Adobe achieved revenue... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Sales grew in November Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Sales grew in November

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Moderate retail sales growth continued in November even as two of the holiday season’s busiest shopping days bumped over into December and weren’t included in the month’s totals, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation. “November sales increased on top of a strong October and would have been even higher if... Read More
Canon adds cropping guide for select EOS cameras News Updates 

Canon adds cropping guide for select EOS cameras

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Canon Inc. announced a Cropping Guide feature is now available as a $120 firmware update for the Canon EOS R50,EOS R10andEOS R7 cameras that allows users to easily frame their subjects through tailored on-screen guides. Customers who have previously purchased one of the compatible camera models can send their device to a Canon Service Center and it will be returned... Read More
NRF and Happy Returns Report: 2024 retail Returns to total $890 billion Market research 

NRF and Happy Returns Report: 2024 retail Returns to total $890 billion

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Returns continue to pose a significant cost for the retail industry, with total returns projected to reach $890 billion in 2024, according to a report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns, a UPS company. Retailers estimate that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 will be returned. View the 2024 Consumer Returns in the Retail... Read More
Perfect Corp.’s YouCam Apps Unveil Festive Features for Billions of Creative Users News Updates 

Perfect Corp.’s YouCam Apps Unveil Festive Features for Billions of Creative Users

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Perfect Corp., a leader in AI and AR-powered beauty and fashion tech solutions and the creator of the YouCam app suite, with more than 1.1 billion downloads worldwide—is celebrating the holiday season with an array of new features. This holiday season, YouCam apps deliver an exciting suite of features tailored to make the holidays more vibrant, creative, and personal: AI... Read More
Claranova reports strong shareholder support for new strategy News 

Claranova reports strong shareholder support for new strategy

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Claranova, the parent company of PlanetArt and Avantquest, reported strong shareholder support for it’s new “One Claranova” strategy, following its Dec. 4, general meeting. The company said 41.7% of the shares were represented at the meeting, one of the highest levels in recent years. During this meeting, which took place in a serene atmosphere, Eric Gareau, the recently appointed CEO... Read More
From Photographer to AI Innovator: Justin Benson’s Journey with Aftershoot Podcasts 

From Photographer to AI Innovator: Justin Benson’s Journey with Aftershoot

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Discover how a location scout from New York City transformed into a trailblazing entrepreneur in our latest episode featuring Justin Benson, co-founder of Aftershoot. Benson takes us through his journey, from his passion for photography on TV sets as a location scout to capturing magical moments at weddings. He reveals the challenges of managing thousands of images and how a simple Facebook... Read More