IDC: Worldwide smartphone market grew 6.5% in the second quarter of 2024 Market research News 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market grew 6.5% in the second quarter of 2024

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According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6.5% year over year to 285.4 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment growth and builds the momentum towards the expected recovery this year, demand has yet to come around in... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports Moderate Retail Sales Growth in June Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports Moderate Retail Sales Growth in June

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Retail sales showed moderate growth in June amid a still-solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumers are being thoughtful about their spending, prioritizing non-discretionary purchases as they continue to face high interest rates and lingering inflation,” said Matthew Shay, President and... Read More
Dscoop to hold Photo & Print on Demand webinar July 17 Events 

Dscoop to hold Photo & Print on Demand webinar July 17

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Dscoop is holding a webinar July 17 on the topic of  “Shoot, Print, Prosper: The Future of Photo & Print on Demand. The industry panel will cover: Market behavior: Looking back and looking forward. Digital printing vs. product finishing: What’s the deal? AI’s role in sales, production, and customer experience. Using social networks and influencers for sales. Automation and its... Read More
Personal Development and Career Pivoting Insights from John Chan, 2X Growth Agency Marketing Podcasts 

Personal Development and Career Pivoting Insights from John Chan, 2X Growth Agency

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Ready to unlock the secrets of turning athletic discipline into entrepreneurial success? John Chan, the dynamic founder of 2X Growth Agency and a dedicated taekwondo athlete, takes us on his journey from Hong Kong to Canada. Discover how his immigrant background and sports discipline shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and career choices. Chan’s transformation from a designer to a marketing agency executive showcases his... Read More
Sony Electronics announces the ZV-E10 II and E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens kit New Products 

Sony Electronics announces the ZV-E10 II and E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens kit

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Sony Electronics launched the ZV-E10 II, the second generation of the mirrorless ZV-E10 camera. The ZV-E10 II maintains all the features creators love about the original, such as Creative Looks, Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus function, and the vari-angle flip screen and adds an upgraded 26-megapixel (MP) (approx. effective) Exmor R CMOS sensor and adoption of Sony’s latest BIONZ XR... Read More
AgfaPhoto launches AgfaPhoto Print News Partnerships 

AgfaPhoto launches AgfaPhoto Print

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AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH, in collaboration with Helloprint and FastEditor, announced the launch of AgfaPhoto Print, a new brand dedicated to providing personalized photo print products across the European market. The venture brings together the extensive AgfaPhoto database of customers who have shown a strong interest in photo cameras and related products, Helloprint’s network of more than 200 print production partners... Read More
Captions raises Series C to invest $100 million in AI video research Investments News 

Captions raises Series C to invest $100 million in AI video research

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  Captions, the generative video creation and editing platform, announced it has raised $60 million in Series C funding led by Index Ventures, bringing the total capital raised to $100 million for a valuation of $500 million. Returning investors include Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sequoia Capital, while new investors include Adobe Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, and actor/musician Jared Leto. The... Read More
Insta360 debuts Insta360 Flow Pro AI tracking stabilizer with Apple DockKit for iPhone News 

Insta360 debuts Insta360 Flow Pro AI tracking stabilizer with Apple DockKit for iPhone

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Insta360 has introduced a smartphone stabilizer that connects to an iPhone with the DockKit connector. The Insta360 Flow Pro is an AI-tracking smartphone stabilizer that is the first DockKit-enabled gimbal. The company says the Flow Pro enables accurate tracking with the iPhone’s native camera app and over 200 third-party iOS apps for a seamless shooting experience. Insta360’s AI tracking algorithm, Deep... Read More
NRF: Economy is in ‘critical moment’ but Fed has time to wait on interest rates Market research 

NRF: Economy is in ‘critical moment’ but Fed has time to wait on interest rates

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As inflation continues to ease and the Federal Reserve ponders when to lower interest rates, the nation is in a “critical moment” of waiting to see what will happen next,  said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Today we’re waiting once again,” Kleinhenz said, referring to a point in 2017 when economists were waiting to see if... Read More
GoPro partners with SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corp. to expand Japan distribution News 

GoPro partners with SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corp. to expand Japan distribution

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GoPro, Inc. announced a new distribution partnership with SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corporation in Japan to sell GoPro products through one of the largest sales networks in the region. The deal enables SB C&S to provide its retail customers with the full range of GoPro cameras and accessories. Now, customers in Japan will have greater access to a wide selection... Read More
Lomography debuts LomoChrome Color ’92 ISO 400 color-negative film New Products 

Lomography debuts LomoChrome Color ’92 ISO 400 color-negative film

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Lomography debuts a limited edition of its LomoChrome Color ’92 ISO 400 in 35 mm, 120, and 110 formats. LomoChrome Color ’92 Sun-kissed,  now available for immediate shipping, is “crafted to capture the essence of a golden-hour glow with warm orange and yellow hues, this enchanting emulsion beckons further creativity with a burst of 90s nostalgia,” the company claims. Despite... Read More
ZY Optics unveils the Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 for GFX, XCD mounts News 

ZY Optics unveils the Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 for GFX, XCD mounts

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Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) unveiled the Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6, a prime lens crafted for photographers using GFX and XCD mounts. The Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 Lens is available at USD 599. It will be available for purchase through Zhong Yi Optics’ official webstore as well as authorized resellers. The company says the Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 is a versatile... Read More
Transforming Wedding Photography Through Tech, with Vitaly Glebichkin, Retouch4Me News 

Transforming Wedding Photography Through Tech, with Vitaly Glebichkin, Retouch4Me

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Have you wondered what it takes to break into and succeed in the competitive world of wedding photography? Join us as we sit down with Vitaly Glebichkin, a wedding photographer turned tech innovator, who shares his journey from capturing weddings to revolutionizing photo editing software. Learn about the nuances of the wedding photography market, the increasing demand for natural-looking images, and... Read More
Lightricks pivot to Gen AI brings layoffs to 12% of workforce News 

Lightricks pivot to Gen AI brings layoffs to 12% of workforce

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Israeli video and image editing mobile apps developer Lightricks, developer of the popular Facetune app, is changing its business focus to generative AI at the expense of some of its app operations, which have not met growth targets, according to Globes. As part of the move, Lightricks is laying off 70 employees, representing 12% of its global workforce. At one time,... Read More
GotPhoto holding masterclass for school photographers on July 23 Events 

GotPhoto holding masterclass for school photographers on July 23

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GotPhoto is holding a webinar on July 23 at 2 pm. EST on “From Pitch to Picture Day: Winning Strategies for School Photographers.” In this masterclass, renowned photographer Jeanine McLeod will reveal her proven strategies for growing a school photography business. You’ll learn: Tips for Acquiring (and Keeping) Schools: Discover essential tactics for landing new school contracts and maintaining long-lasting... Read More