Mixbook expands storytelling platform with Mixbook Movies; new personalization features New Products News 

Mixbook expands storytelling platform with Mixbook Movies; new personalization features

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Mixbook launched Mixbook Movies, a digital offering letting users experience their photo book in a video format. Recognizing the need for more instant and interactive products, the company introduced a first-of-its-kind feature that lets customers enjoy their story in a new way while they wait for their physical version to arrive. Additionally, Mixbook has upgraded its creation platform, Mixbook Studio,... Read More
Fujifilm announces third X Summit of the year in Tokyo, Oct. 14 Events News 

Fujifilm announces third X Summit of the year in Tokyo, Oct. 14

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FUJIFILM Corp. took to YouTube to share some exciting photography news, including a significant firmware update for X and GFX Series cameras and details concerning an upcoming X Summit in Tokyo. Oct. 14th at 1 PM (GMT), which is 9 AM ET (6 AM PT). The firmware updates are video-oriented and pack a lot of promising features and improvements. The... Read More
Circana: Holiday shoppers plan to spend slightly more this year Market research News 

Circana: Holiday shoppers plan to spend slightly more this year

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U.S. consumer sentiment and intentions related to the 2024 holiday shopping season are improved compared to the last two years, but are still falling short of 2021 levels in most cases. Most holiday shoppers plan to spend about the same as last year, but there is an increase in those planning on spending more, according to the annual holiday purchase... Read More
ImageQuix announces Brett Zucker as CEO News People on the Move 

ImageQuix announces Brett Zucker as CEO

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ImageQuix, a leading provider of software solutions for professional photographers, has announced the appointment of Brett Zucker as Chief Executive Officer. Zucker joins ImageQuix with more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry, with deep expertise in scaling businesses and delivering exceptional customer experiences. He succeeds Alex Kovacevic. Before joining ImageQuix, Zucker most recently served as CEO of... Read More
Smartphones crushed digital cameras, but Fujifilm is making a comeback Market research News 

Smartphones crushed digital cameras, but Fujifilm is making a comeback

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  The smartphone crushed the digital camera, according to an article at Sherwood.news but Fujifilm is bucking the trend. At the height of the digital camera boom, more than 120 million digital cameras were shipped worldwide in 2010, but by 2023, shipments dropped almost 94% to less than 8 million. But among those declining numbers is a bright spot: Fujifilm Holdings Corp.... Read More
Apogee Enterprises reports second quarter net sales decrease 3.2% to $342 million Earnings reports News 

Apogee Enterprises reports second quarter net sales decrease 3.2% to $342 million

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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. reported its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The results don’t include the results for UW Solutions, which the company recently acquired. “Our team achieved another strong quarter of profitability, delivering improved operating margins, adjusted EPS growth, and increased operating cash flow, despite volume pressure,” said Ty R. Silberhorn, CEO. “This quarter’s results continue to... Read More
Aura Frames debuts Walden in the U.K, a larger smart frame News 

Aura Frames debuts Walden in the U.K, a larger smart frame

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Aura, a leading brand and innovator in smart photo frames,  announced the launch of its larger, wall-mountable WiFi-connected frame Walden, now available in the United Kingdom. With a 15-inch HD anti-glare display and sleek, minimalist design to look less like tech and more like home decor, Walden makes it easy to share unlimited photos and videos directly from phone to frame... Read More
Pixami updates Yearbook Pro for 2024-2025 Season News Updates 

Pixami updates Yearbook Pro for 2024-2025 Season

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Pixami, Inc., has released Yearbook Pro 2024-25 with new features for the current school year. The updates include expansion of clip art and elements, a revised storefront, and improvements to face matching. “In support of our new school yearbook curriculum, new content, and the maturation of Pixami’s software to participate in the High School space, we’ve made changes to some... Read More
Driving Business Growth with Expert PPC Strategies from Zaid Ammari Podcasts 

Driving Business Growth with Expert PPC Strategies from Zaid Ammari

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In the latest episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, host Gary Pageau delves deep into the world of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising with Zaid Ammari, the founder of PPC Masterminds. This episode is a goldmine for small business owners looking to drive local traffic, enhance their online marketing strategies, and ultimately boost their sales. With a focus on platforms like... Read More
Vivid-Pix Memory Station Software expands connection to most popular scanners News Updates 

Vivid-Pix Memory Station Software expands connection to most popular scanners

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In celebration of Family History Month in October, Vivid-Pix, a leader in scanning, restoring, and archiving treasured memories, announced the popular Vivid-Pix Memory Station Software now works with most existing scanners, including scanners from Brother, Canon, Epson, Fujitsu, HP, Lexmark, Ricoh, and even all-in-one printer/copier/scanner devices, in addition to the Memory Station scanner. Memory Station Software is one-click easy with... Read More
CYME announce Peakto is now compatible with Topaz Photo AI News Updates 

CYME announce Peakto is now compatible with Topaz Photo AI

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CYME announced its Mac photo and video management software, Peakto, is now fully compatible with Topaz Photo AI, the powerful image enhancement software. While Topaz Photo AI excels at automatically improving photos with cutting-edge tools, it lacks essential organization features. This new integration fills that gap missing from Topaz Photo AI’s lack of organization features, giving Topaz Photo AI users... Read More
Printess announces strategic investment in PiktID News 

Printess announces strategic investment in PiktID

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Printess, a provider of print personalization solutions, announced a strategic investment in PiktID, an AI technology company. The partnership underscores Printess’ continued dedication to pushing the limits of personalized print while adhering to responsible and transparent AI practices, the company said. PiktID has a suite of AI-powered tools: TagID, EraseID, and SuperID. TagID is an automated photo tagging tool, with... Read More
IXXI unveils double-sided wall art New Products 

IXXI unveils double-sided wall art

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Dutch design brand IXXI, known for its patented wall decorations, is launching a double-sided wall decoration. Customers can now choose two different designs on one IXXI, allowing them to switch styles with the flick of a wrist. This unique concept is a solution for those who like to frequently change their style without having to purchase multiple copies. “The double-sided... Read More
Leica Camera debuts Leica Q3 43 with fixed 43mm lens New Products 

Leica Camera debuts Leica Q3 43 with fixed 43mm lens

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Leica Camera has extended its third-generation Q-Series compact full-frame fixed-focal length cameras with the introduction of the Leica Q3 with a 43mm fixed focal length. The new Leica Q3 43 as a specially developed APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH lens.  The focal length mirrors the natural perception of the human eye, allowing for the realistic composition of distortion-free motifs through the... Read More