Walgreens Boots Alliance enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Sycamore Partners News 

Walgreens Boots Alliance enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Sycamore Partners

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Walgreens Boots Alliance announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity affiliated with Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer and distribution-related investments. The total value of the transaction represents up to $23.7 billion. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share, a premium of 8% to the stock’s closing price of $10.60... Read More
Alludo releases new cloud-based CorelDRAW Go, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2025 enhancements, and browser-based CorelDRAW Web New Products 

Alludo releases new cloud-based CorelDRAW Go, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2025 enhancements, and browser-based CorelDRAW Web

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Ottawa-based graphics company Alludo (formerly Corel) has launched CorelDRAW Go, a beginner-friendly online graphic design tool for creative enthusiasts and aspiring designers. Alongside this, the company updated its award-winning graphic design software, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, are unveiled, including CorelDRAW Web, providing subscribers with a flexible, cloud-based design experience. “With CorelDRAW Go and CorelDRAW Web, we’re making creativity more accessible than ever,” said... Read More
Why More Traffic Doesn’t Mean More Sales: A Digital Marketing Deep Dive with Matt Bailey Marketing Podcasts 

Why More Traffic Doesn’t Mean More Sales: A Digital Marketing Deep Dive with Matt Bailey

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In this episode, Matt Bailey, a digital marketing expert with more than 20 years of experience, takes us through his journey, starting from building websites in the ’90s to now focusing on effective marketing education. He shares insights about the evolution of digital marketing and highlights why businesses must focus on their best customers. With a powerful message on the misconception... Read More
Retouch4Me launches Face Make, a plugin for enhancing portraits New Products 

Retouch4Me launches Face Make, a plugin for enhancing portraits

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Retouch4me, a developer of AI solutions for photo and video editing, has introduced its latest plugin, Face Make, which the company claims “effortlessly enhances faces in your photographs to achieve exceptionally attractive results.” Retouch4me said it spent two years training neural networks, conducting thousands of experiments and complex mathematical calculations,=. The intelligent Face Make plugin from Retouch4me transforms faces with... Read More
Apple unveils powerful Mac Studio, M3 Ultra chip, colorful Macbook Air New Products 

Apple unveils powerful Mac Studio, M3 Ultra chip, colorful Macbook Air

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Apple announced the new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever, featuring M4 Max and the new M3 Ultra chip. The ultimate pro desktop delivers groundbreaking pro performance, extensive connectivity now with Thunderbolt 5, and new capabilities in its compact and quiet design that can live right on a desk. Mac Studio can tackle the most intense workloads with its... Read More
Smartphoto group sales go up in fiscal 2024 but earnings decline due to targeted investments, faces takeover bid Earnings reports 

Smartphoto group sales go up in fiscal 2024 but earnings decline due to targeted investments, faces takeover bid

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Belgium-based e-commerce leader Smartphoto group reported an increase in revenue to 80.5 million euro in 2024 thanks to a strong second half and an even stronger last quarter. This growth of 4.0% (or 3.1 million euro) was achieved in a challenging economic environment, with continued pressure on consumer spending and market uncertainties. The company also revealed that Alyrick announced the... Read More
Polaroid debuts Polaroid Now & Now+ Generation 3 cameras New Products 

Polaroid debuts Polaroid Now & Now+ Generation 3 cameras

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Polaroid has announced the Polaroid Now Generation 3 Instant camera, a classic analog instant camera, optimized for sharper pictures in more lighting conditions. According to Polaroid, the camera features a better light meter position, improved ranging sensor, upgraded two-lens autofocus system, built-in tripod mount, filter compatibility and even self-timer and double-exposure modes. The new camera is available in six new... Read More
Xiaomi debuts Xiaomi 15 Ultra with four Leica lenses New Products 

Xiaomi debuts Xiaomi 15 Ultra with four Leica lenses

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Chinese mobile handset leader Xiaomi officially launched the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 to the global market. These flagship devices boast powerful specifications, featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with some subtle differences from their Chinese counterparts, The main camera has a 50MP LYT-900 1-inch type sensor with a fixed f/1.63 lens. There are two zoom cameras – a 70mm f/1.8... Read More
DPI Laboratory launches UV Printing with Catalyst Printers New Products 

DPI Laboratory launches UV Printing with Catalyst Printers

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DPI Laboratory, a specialty digital print innovation company, announces the launch and the introduction of Catalyst Printers, a UV printing platform designed to enhance efficiency, versatility, and affordability. DPI Laboratory provides UV printers, high-performance inks, specialty coatings, and expert consulting services for businesses seeking high-quality, cost-effective printing solutions. Catalyst Printers set a new standard in UV printing, offering precision-engineered solutions... Read More
Elinchrom LED 100 C Portable Professional Lighting New Products 

Elinchrom LED 100 C Portable Professional Lighting

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MAC Group announced the Elinchrom LED 100 C, a 100W LED light for photographers, videographer and content creators who need compact, portable lighting.  The LED light kit has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $599.95. Elinchrom LED 100 C Main Features 100W of bicolor output and 50W of RGB capability in a compact, lightweight body, for on-location and studio shoots... Read More
Viltrox Announces Lightweight AF 25mm F1.7 Air E/Z/XF Lens New Products 

Viltrox Announces Lightweight AF 25mm F1.7 Air E/Z/XF Lens

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Viltrox announced the AF 25mm F1.7 E/Z/XF lens, available in E-Mount, X-Mount and, Z-Mount. The lightweight, compact, precision-crafted lens offers versatility for APS-C camera users , and also manual focus capability. The lens has an MSRP of $176 / €189 / £165 With an effective 38mm-equivalent focal length, this lens strikes a perfect field of view balance, in between standard... Read More
Sony unveils specialty 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS super telephoto zoom G Lens New Products 

Sony unveils specialty 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS super telephoto zoom G Lens

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Sony Electronics introduced the 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS (SEL400800G), its longest-range full-frame E-Mount lens to date. The 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is designed to provide exceptional image quality and lens control across the entire ultra-telephoto zoom range, the company claims. The lens’ internal zoom mechanism ensures stable handling while its advanced optical design delivers creamy bokeh and sharp, detailed images,... Read More
WaldoPro enhances customizable FaceBlocker technology News Updates 

WaldoPro enhances customizable FaceBlocker technology

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WaldoPro, a leader in school and sports photography sales solutions, announced support for customizable FaceBlocker technology, allowing volume photographers to use their own branding as the FaceBlocker mask. FaceBlocker detects the location of the face of the intended purchaser in a photo and covers the face with a round or square mask. When the image is tapped or clicked, the... Read More
Claranova enters into exclusive discussions for potential sale of its PlanetArt Division Acquisitions News 

Claranova enters into exclusive discussions for potential sale of its PlanetArt Division

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Claranova announced the company has entered into exclusive discussions with General Atlantic Credit’s Atlantic Park fund and the management team of PlanetArt for the potential sale of its PlanetArt division. This potential transaction would value the division at approximately $160 million US on a cash-free, debt-free basis (or approximately US $180 million of equity value, including excess cash and intercompany... Read More