Meta debuts Instants photo-sharing app News 

Meta debuts Instants photo-sharing app

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Meta continues to strive for relevance in the imaging app sharing market. This time, the company has introduced Instants, a photo-sharing app that allows private image sharing with only close friends. Photos shared via the app can’t be edited before sharing and disappear after 24 hours. The iOS and Android apps enter an increasingly crowded marketplace for privacy-focused photo apps,... Read More
From Surf Photography To Fine Art Prints, with James Katsipis Feature Podcasts 

From Surf Photography To Fine Art Prints, with James Katsipis

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Surf photography in New York sounds like a punchline until you see the winter swells and the work they produce. Gary Pageau of The Dead Pixels Society sits down with Montauk-based professional photographer James Katsipis, who built his career by specializing, first as a surf shooter, then by turning the landscapes and “in-between” moments into collectible fine art photography that... Read More
Viltrox launches the Vintage Z1 Pro retro-inspired compact flash New Products 

Viltrox launches the Vintage Z1 Pro retro-inspired compact flash

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Viltrox announced the launch of its Vintage Z1 Pro, a retro-inspired compact flash. Embracing the signature vintage styling of the original Vintage Z1, the new Z1 Pro introduces TTL automatic flash metering and High-Speed Sync (HSS) functionality. The Vintage Z1 Pro is the first in the series to include High-Speed Sync (HSS) functionality up to 1/8000s, enabling photographers to shoot... Read More
Canon is betting on AI, industrial print, medical imaging and semiconductors for next growth phase News 

Canon is betting on AI, industrial print, medical imaging and semiconductors for next growth phase

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Canon Inc. released its Integrated Report, giving insight into the direction the company expects to go over the next five years. The report is designed to help investors and other stakeholders achieve a greater understanding of Canon’s management policies and the story behind its long-term value creation process, according to the announcement. For the photo and imaging industry, Canon’s roadmap... Read More
GoPro partners with Dive With Buddy for GoPro Escapes Booking Platform Events Partnerships 

GoPro partners with Dive With Buddy for GoPro Escapes Booking Platform

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GoPro, Inc. and Dive with Buddy, Inc. announced the launch of GoPro Escapes, a new collection of exclusive, creator-led group dive travel experiences now available for online booking at BookWithBuddy.com and on the Buddy mobile app. GoPro Escapes are curated multi-day dive trips hosted by GoPro Athletes, underwater storytellers, and professional dive guides in top global destinations chosen for marine life,... Read More
HelloPrint buys back shares from early investors Investments News 

HelloPrint buys back shares from early investors

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International print platform HelloPrint has bought out a large group of early investors through a substantial share buyback, according to a LinkedIn post by INGEN HOUSZ, a Netherlands-based law firm. The deal was managed by INGEN HOUSZ by founder Matthijs Ingen-Housz and partner Meelf van Oosten. HelloPrint’s strong profitability gives the company the financial flexibility to take full control of... Read More
Claranova reports recurring revenue reaches 81% for the first nine months Earnings reports 

Claranova reports recurring revenue reaches 81% for the first nine months

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French software publisher and former PlanetArt owner Claranova reported €71 million in revenue for the first nine months of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, highlighting continued progress in its strategic shift toward recurring SaaS revenue, business-to-business growth, and artificial intelligence integration. Revenue for the nine months ended March 2026 declined 12% at constant scope and exchange rates, and 22% on a... Read More
Thypoch launches Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens for M-Mount New Products 

Thypoch launches Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens for M-Mount

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Thypoch announces the Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH M-mount lens, blending vintage character with contemporary precision, the company says. Weighing just 198.6g and measuring 27mm from flange to front, the Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH. is designed as the ideal “always-on” companion with a compact profile that ensures effortless daily carry. The classic 35mm focal length delivers a natural perspective with a... Read More
HP debuts HP DesignJet Z6 and Z9 PostScript Printer Series Plus Edition New Products 

HP debuts HP DesignJet Z6 and Z9 PostScript Printer Series Plus Edition

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HP announced the HP DesignJet Z6 and Z9 PostScript Printer Series Plus Edition at FESPA. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, including photo studios, retailers, copy shops, educational facilities, and architecture firms, the new printer combines high image quality with simplified workflows on a unified platform. The HP DesignJet Z6 and Z9 Plus Edition are built for applications ranging from professional photography and... Read More
Silicon Gardens invests in FotoNation Investments News 

Silicon Gardens invests in FotoNation

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Galway, Ireland-based FotoNation Ltd., closed its Pre-A round led by Enterprise-Ireland and Silicon Gardens, with participation from other notable angels. This capital will accelerate FotoNation’s mission to develop its TriSilica product: an ultra-low-power, perception-AI chip. Specifically, the funds will be used to progress the completion of the MPW prototype, TS-210, the company said. “This investment, from a leading European VC... Read More
How small businesses escape the price trap, with Joel Miller Podcasts 

How small businesses escape the price trap, with Joel Miller

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Gary Pageau welcomes business coach and marketing expert Joel Miller, who runs The Sky Floor with his identical twin brother Alan, discussing their value-first approach to partnering with clients across many industries. Miller explains that many businesses seeking “digital marketing” help actually misunderstand their own business model and need fundamentals and positioning clarified before marketing can work. They talk about... Read More