NRF: Economy is expanding but momentum is slowing Market research 

NRF: Economy is expanding but momentum is slowing

GaryPageau
The economy is still growing, but not as fast as it was earlier this year, said National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The U.S. economy continues to expand but recent data is signaling a slowdown in its momentum,” Kleinhenz said. “The economy is slowing but not halting.” “Progress has been made on combating inflation, but higher prices remain,” Kleinhenz... Read More
The Impact of Generative AI on the Imaging Industry with Hans Hartman, Visual1st Events Podcasts 

The Impact of Generative AI on the Imaging Industry with Hans Hartman, Visual1st

GaryPageau , ,
Want to unravel the mysteries of Generative AI and its impact on the imaging industry? In this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, Gary Pageau interviews expert, Hans Hartman, the chairman of Visual1st. Discover the transformative difference between Generative AI and traditional AI, and how AI can generate media from simple prompts. Hartman also ventures into the complex arena... Read More
Sony updates Camera Remote Software Updates 

Sony updates Camera Remote Software

GaryPageau , ,
Sony Electronics announced an updated version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows users to operate Sony’s cameras remotely from their computer. Updated functionality includes compatibility with the newly announced ILX-LR1 camera and support for third parties in the development of bespoke applications using the leading performance of Sony cameras. Version 1.10 of the camera remote SDK, which... Read More
Varsity Brands sells Herff Jones Graduation business to Atlas Holdings Acquisitions New Products News 

Varsity Brands sells Herff Jones Graduation business to Atlas Holdings

GaryPageau ,
Varsity Brands and Atlas Holdings jointly announced the signing of a definitive purchase agreement for the sale of the Varsity Brands’ Herff Jones Graduation Business, including the Scholastic and Collegiate brand portfolio and manufacturing facilities, to Atlas. Terms weren’t disclosed. The Graduation Business offers a range of caps and gowns, fine paper, jewelry, and frames. Varsity Brands, the market leader... Read More
Nikon adds four Nikon Ambassadors Promotions 

Nikon adds four Nikon Ambassadors

GaryPageau ,
Nikon Inc. announced the addition of four new imaging professionals to the prestigious Nikon Ambassador program, a group of influential visual artists and leaders in modern photography and videography, according to the company. “This year, the Nikon Ambassador program celebrates ten years, and since the program’s inception both the visual medium and the industry itself have evolved dramatically, with trends,... Read More
Adobe changing up Creative Cloud syncing policy News 

Adobe changing up Creative Cloud syncing policy

GaryPageau ,
Adobe Inc. is changing its cloud storage syncing policy effective Feb. 1, 2024. Free and personal accounts will no longer be able to use Adobe Creative Cloud Syncing in February, while enterprise and teams business accounts have until Oct. 1, 2024. Adobe Creative Cloud sync allows users to save files locally in a folder called “Creative Cloud Files”; then those... Read More
Sony launches industrial strength E-mount camera, ILX-LR1 New Products 

Sony launches industrial strength E-mount camera, ILX-LR1

GaryPageau , ,
Sony Electronics launched the new ILX-LR1, an interchangeable lens camera designed for industrial use with an approximately 61 megapixel 35mm full-frame image sensor. The camera is suited inspection, investigation, surveying, and mapping by drone, the company said. The new ILX-LR1 is expected to be available at the end of November through Sony and a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers for body only:... Read More
Fujifilm investing 4.5 billion yen in INSTAX film production Investments 

Fujifilm investing 4.5 billion yen in INSTAX film production

GaryPageau ,
FUJIFILM Corp. announces a ¥4.5 billion investment into its Ashigara Site at the Kanagawa Factory in Japan to reinforce production facilities for INSTAX films. The latest move will increase the company’s production capacity for INSTAX films by approximately 20%. The production facilities to be built under the new investment are set to go operational in stages, starting in the autumn... Read More
Court upholds AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted News 

Court upholds AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted

GaryPageau ,
Reuters reports a U.S. court judge in Washington, D.C. ruled a work of art created by artificial intelligence without any human input cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law. Only works with human authors can receive copyrights, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell said, affirming the Copyright Office’s rejection of an application filed by computer scientist Stephen Thaler on behalf of his DABUS... Read More
Mylio announces updates to organization and sharing tools Updates 

Mylio announces updates to organization and sharing tools

GaryPageau ,
Mylio announced the upcoming release of Mylio Photos (version 24), a highly anticipated update set to redefine how individuals and small businesses manage their constantly growing collections of photos, videos, and documents. “Every person we talk to feels the same way – they are drowning in a sea of digital clutter. The number of files an average person produces today... Read More
IDC: Smartphone shipments forecast to reach lowest volume in a decade Market research News 

IDC: Smartphone shipments forecast to reach lowest volume in a decade

GaryPageau
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 4.7% year over year in 2023 to 1.15 billion units, the lowest volume in a decade, according to the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is a downward revision from IDC’s previous forecast of -3.2%, driven by a weaker economic outlook and ongoing inflation, which has dampened consumer demand and... Read More
Exploring Operational Excellence for Business Expansion with Alicia Butler Pierre Market research News Podcasts 

Exploring Operational Excellence for Business Expansion with Alicia Butler Pierre

GaryPageau ,
Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Alicia Butler Pierre, the founder, and CEO of Equilibria, Inc., about operational excellence. The conversation revolves around the critical role of operational excellence in business expansion, sharing her company’s unique approach to tackling issues like high turnover, audits, and escalating customer complaints using the Lean Six Sigma framework. The discussion moves beyond just identifying problems, delving into... Read More