Fujifilm debuts Instax Mini 12 camera New Products 

Fujifilm debuts Instax Mini 12 camera

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, announced the INSTAX MINI 12 Instant Camera (MINI 12). Following in the footsteps of the popular INSTAX MINI 11 Instant Camera (MINI 11) launched in 2020, MINI 12 brings a new look and enhanced features, including parallax correction capabilities, automatic flash control, and a convenient multi-function twist lens. The FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI 12 instant... Read More
Leica Camera announces winners of 4th Annual Leica Women Foto Project Events 

Leica Camera announces winners of 4th Annual Leica Women Foto Project

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On International Women’s Day, Leica Camera USA announced the four recipients of its 4th annual Leica Women Foto Project Award in partnership with Photoville and Women Photograph. For the first time, Leica Camera accepted entries from the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada and the United States, aiming to elevate marginalized voices while empowering the female point of view through photography. This year’s awardees: Anna Filipova (UK), Eli Farinango (Canada), Greta Rico (Mexico), and Mary... Read More
Urbanimmersive doubles first-quarter revenue, loss widens Earnings reports 

Urbanimmersive doubles first-quarter revenue, loss widens

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Urbanimmersive Inc. reported financial results and presents business highlights for the first quarter ended Dec. 31, 2022. The company generated revenues of $3.2 million compared to $1.0 million for same period last year, an increase of $2.2 million or 219% but the net loss widened to $1.1 million, compared to $597,000 last year. In October 2022, the company completed the... Read More
Michaels adds third-party marketplace News 

Michaels adds third-party marketplace

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Hobby and craft retailer Michaels launch an online marketplace with an expanded assortment to better support the tens of millions of creatives visiting Michaels.com each month. Through a curated selection of third-party sellers, “the marketplace exponentially grows Michaels’ online assortment in new and existing categories to provide an even wider selection at the quality expected of Michaels within a best-in-class... Read More
Rolf Hollander resigns from CEWE board, ending leadership dispute News 

Rolf Hollander resigns from CEWE board, ending leadership dispute

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Dr. Rolf Hollander announced he is no longer a member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Stiftung, ending a contentious upper management dispute that lead to the departure of former CEO Christian Friege. The company’s announcement said Dr. Hollander’s declaration was made “to enable all those involved to return to objective and constructive cooperation.”... Read More
ME-Group posts improved results Earnings reports 

ME-Group posts improved results

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The ME Group (formerly Photo-Me International plc) reported strong financial performance was driven by increased demand and a progressive increase of prices, particularly for photobooth and laundry services, across Continental Europe and in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the company said. Photo.ME revenue increased by 25.2% to £154.3 million as photobooth activity continued to recover following the easing of... Read More
Expanding AI technology in photo apps, with Timur Khabirov, Prequel News Podcasts 

Expanding AI technology in photo apps, with Timur Khabirov, Prequel

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Timur Khabirov, co-founder and CEO of Prequel, the mobile photo and video editing platform. In this interview, Khabirov talked about the history of the popular app, the philosophy that is driving its growth, and the potential for AI-driven photo and video content. Founded in 2018 by Khabirov and Serge Aliseenko, Prequel has... Read More
VanceAI enhances 10 imaging products New Products Updates 

VanceAI enhances 10 imaging products

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VanceAI announced enhancements to the AI photo enhancement technology in 10 of its products: VanceAI Image Enhancer VanceAI Image Enhancer is a one-click AI solution to improving image quality and helps automatically enhance photo resolution, sharpen detail, and adjust color. VanceAI claims that the image enhancer underpinned by the AI photo enhancement technology both increases image clarity and maintains the original... Read More
IDC: Global smartphone shipments expected to decline 1.1% in 2023 Market research 

IDC: Global smartphone shipments expected to decline 1.1% in 2023

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International Data Corporation (IDC) has revised its worldwide smartphone forecast due to a slower market recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 1.1% in 2023 to 1.19 billion units, down from the 2.8% growth in the prior forecast as the market continues to suffer from weak demand and ongoing... Read More
Canon announced the ProStream 3000 web-fed inkjet presses New Products 

Canon announced the ProStream 3000 web-fed inkjet presses

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Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced the ProStream 3000 series, the next generation of its high-speed, web-fed inkjet presses for commercial print. Built on the established ProStreamplatform, the new ProStream 3000 series delivers consistent offset print quality at industrial speed on a wide selection of substrates including heavyweight paper, enabling ultra-fast digital production of a broader range of commercial print jobs, the... Read More
Visual 1st to host Photo Print App Innovation Spotlight Events 

Visual 1st to host Photo Print App Innovation Spotlight

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Visual 1st is hosting a virtual spotlight event March 15 for Photo Print App Innovation. The event features live demos and discussions from leading app developers. Registration is open now for the event, which runs from 8:00 – 9:30 am PST. The event is hosted by Hans Hartman and Alexis Gerard. Presenters include: Roger Bloxberg, CEO, PlanetArt Thomas Beguin, Co-CEO, IXXI... Read More