The Healing Power of Smartphone Photography, with Joe Van Wyk News 

The Healing Power of Smartphone Photography, with Joe Van Wyk

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Photography isn’t just about capturing images—it can be a powerful tool for healing and presence. Joe Van Wyk‘s journey from struggling graphic designer to mindful photographer reveals how smartphone photography transformed his mental health and creative expression. Growing up with artistic talent, Van Wyk initially took a conventional path, pursuing an MBA and international business to emulate his successful father. When... Read More
TIPA Awards recognize products in 40 categories Events News 

TIPA Awards recognize products in 40 categories

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The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) announced the winners of the 2025 TIPA World Awards, honoring the Best Photo/Imaging Products of the year, selected by a global network of print and online publication editors. Winners were selected during the annual General Assembly of TIPA members, in Istanbul, Turkey. Editors and representatives from print and online publications—spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and... Read More
American Experience to air “Mr. Polaroid” next month Events News 

American Experience to air “Mr. Polaroid” next month

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The long-running PBS Series “American Experience” will feature Polaroid founder Edwin Land on its 3703rd episode. Titled “Mr. Polaroid,” the documentary about Land premieres May 19, 2025, at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET. Check your local PBS station for days and times. More than 50 years ago, Land dreamed up “a camera that you would use as often as your pencil or... Read More
Polaroid announces the Flip instant camera New Products 

Polaroid announces the Flip instant camera

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Polaroid unveils the Flip, a “tech-packed” instant camera for high-quality shots at the click of a button. The $199.99 camera features sonar autofocusing, a hyperfocal 4-lens system, Polaroid’s most powerful flash, and scene analysis. The camera, which Polaroid is marketing as a camera for the “analog lifestyle,” is featured packed, including a flippable lid: Hyperfocal 4-Lens System for beautifully sharp... Read More
Viltrox launches full-frame AF prime lens: AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE New Products 

Viltrox launches full-frame AF prime lens: AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE

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Viltrox announced a full-frame ultra-large-aperture autofocus prime lens, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE. The lens is priced at $999, €1099 , £959. At the heart of the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE is Viltrox’s patented Quad HyperVCM autofocus system, which accelerates focus speed by 150% compared to traditional STM motors. By integrating this dual floating focus system, the... Read More
Canon announces imagePROGRAF TC-21, TC-21M 24-inc large-format printers New Products 

Canon announces imagePROGRAF TC-21, TC-21M 24-inc large-format printers

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., introduce two 24-inch large-format desktop printers: the imagePROGRAF TC-21 and TC-21M. These versatile and compact printers are designed to meet the demands of a wide range of applications, including technical drawings, posters, and small postcard-sized prints. The imagePROGRAF TC-21 and TC-21M build upon Canon’s imagePROGRAF TC-20 and TC-20M, launched in 2023, and incorporate several key enhancements. A... Read More
NRF: Census data shows retail sales grew in March but consumers are ‘not feeling great’ as tariffs rise Market research News 

NRF: Census data shows retail sales grew in March but consumers are ‘not feeling great’ as tariffs rise

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed retail sales grew in March even though consumers continued to worry about the impact of rising tariffs, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales strengthened in March, supported by continued solid growth in income, lower energy costs and bigger-than-usual tax refunds that all helped support household budgets,”... Read More
Profoto withdraws dividend proposal due to uncertain U.S. economic condition Earnings reports News 

Profoto withdraws dividend proposal due to uncertain U.S. economic condition

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Swedish lighting company Profoto presented preliminary figures for the first quarter of 2025, amounting to SEK 164 million, compared to SEK 171 million last period, corresponding to a decrease of approximately 3.7%. Preliminary EBIT was SEK 17 million, half of last year. The result is affected by a significant decline in sales in the United States, mainly due to the current... Read More
NRF: Cargo Levels to drop sharply amid new tariffs and uncertainty Market research News 

NRF: Cargo Levels to drop sharply amid new tariffs and uncertainty

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With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “Retailers have been bringing merchandise into the country for months in attempts to mitigate against rising tariffs,... Read More
Imaging World aims to fill the gap left by Photopia Hamburg and Photokina Events News 

Imaging World aims to fill the gap left by Photopia Hamburg and Photokina

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Imaging World is a new fall event in Europe, born from the formerly b-to-B only event Ringfoto – Die Fotomesse. The event will take place Oct 10 – 12, 2025, at the Nuernberg Messe. With an innovative concept and following the motto “Create. Explore. Have Fun.”, the event is aimed at photo and video enthusiasts of all levels – from... Read More
HONOR launches HONOR 400 Lite 5G, with 108 Mp main camera and camera button New Products 

HONOR launches HONOR 400 Lite 5G, with 108 Mp main camera and camera button

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HONOR launched the HONOR 400 Lite 5G in the United Kingdom, with many AI photography, AI display technology, and generative AI features for Android. The company claims the phone is equipped with an Android-first ‘AI Camera Button’, for control of its 108MP main camera and 16MP resolution selfie-camera. The MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra chipset supports imaging capabilities, including AI Eraser, AI... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: March sales grew only moderately amid tariff concerns Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: March sales grew only moderately amid tariff concerns

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Retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines, but gains remained moderate as consumers continued to be concerned by rising tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales increased in March but only moderately, and the spending came before the president’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff... Read More
Durst adds David Bentley to North American software division News 

Durst adds David Bentley to North American software division

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Durst announced David Bentley, a print software professional, has joined the North American software division as the Segment Manager for both Durst and Lift Software. “Software is at the heart of our business, and the strategic hiring of David Bentley underscores our unwavering commitment to enhancing and expanding our offerings, driving innovation, and solidifying our position in our industry,” said... Read More
Canva’s launches Visual Suite 2.0, including new photo editor Events News Updates 

Canva’s launches Visual Suite 2.0, including new photo editor

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Canva unveiled the Visual Suite 2.0, the company’s biggest product launch since founding in 2012, reimagining how teams create, communicate, and collaborate in the AI-powered era. according to a press release. Designed to bridge the gap between creativity and productivity, the slew of new products ushers in a new chapter of AI-powered design, seamless content creation, and powerful personalization. Unveiled... Read More
Since 1998, Fujifilm has sold 100 million instax printers and cameras worldwide News 

Since 1998, Fujifilm has sold 100 million instax printers and cameras worldwide

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FUJIFILM Corp. announces that the cumulative global sales of its instax line of instant cameras and smartphone printers, which allow users to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing, have exceeded 100 million units. The instax series has continuously evolved since its launch in 1998 by incorporating trends and the latest instant photography technologies, and has grown into a global brand available in more than... Read More