Today’s top stories
Kodak updates all-in-one printer
The latest all-in-one inkjet printer from Kodak is targeted to photo-centric consumers and families who “want great value, quality, and simplicity,” the company says. The $100 ESP 3.2 has easy … [Read More...]
See what photo buyers want from photographers
A new guide from Photo Shelter reveals “What Buyers Want from Photographers.” The 2012 edition of the survey asked 1,000 photo buyers “what they want from you,” the company says, and “is … [Read More...]
Logitech Alert adds wide-angle and night vision
The Alert 750n security camera from Logitech features a wide-angle lens and night vision capture, for a “complete video security system in a box.” The $300 “Indoor Master System” has a … [Read More...]
Google patents project glass
Google patented the design of its Project Glass augmented reality eyewear, previously covered here, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patents for “wearable display … [Read More...]
Consolidated Graphics purchases 10 HP Indigo 10000s
HP Co., Palo Alto, Calif., announced Consolidated Graphics Inc. (CGX) purchased 10 HP Indigo 10000 Digital Presses. CGX will begin installing the presses at locations throughout its 70-company network … [Read More...]
Fotor.com photo editor launched by Everimaging
Everimaging Co. Ltd., San Francisco, Calif., released a cloud-based photo editor, Fotor, including multiple features and editing tools to help people experience, create and achieve more with their … [Read More...]
Best Buy committee discloses CEO indiscretions, elects new chair
The Board of Directors of Best Buy Co. Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., elected director Hatim Tyabji to succeed Richard Schulze as chairman of the company, effective at the conclusion of the June 21 annual … [Read More...]
Dscoop announces 7,000 members worldwide, regional conferences
Dscoop (Digital Solutions Cooperative), an independent global community of graphic arts business owners and technical professionals who use HP equipment and related solutions, like HP Indigo, IHPS and … [Read More...]
Memjet litigation resolved, agreement reached
Memjet, San Diego, Calif., announced a key agreement that clears the way for the continued commercialization of Memjet's color printing technology. Under the agreement, Memjet will assume direct … [Read More...]
Original Frame Up offering spring discount
The Original Frame Up, Advance, N.C., has a new spring promotion for its line of mailable photo frames for 4-by-6 photos. U.S.-made textured, archival cover stock from Mohawk Fine Papers, these frames … [Read More...]
Adobe to update Photoshop CS5 security
Last week many criticized Adobe’s security bulletin that noted critical problems with the CS5 version of Photoshop — and which stated the vulnerabilities were addressed in the new CS6 … [Read More...]
Athentech updates Perfectly Clear
Athentech Imaging says its “lab-quality corrections make sure your photos are perfect… with just one click! You can also fine-tune your images to get that great look you want.” The app … [Read More...]
Canon to automate camera production
To reduce production costs, Canon says it plans to fully automate its camera production. Robotic production lines may be operational in three years, and may offset further outsourcing of factory … [Read More...]
GoPro to sponsor air race champ Kirby Chambliss
Kirby Chambliss, a five-time United States National Aerobatic Champion and two-time Red Bull Air Race World Champion, is pleased to announce today a partnership with GoPro, Half Moon Bay, … [Read More...]
PNI Digital Media reports level second-quarter revenues
PNI Digital Media, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, reported level second-quarter revenue of $5 million. Transactional revenue was $3.6 million, an increase of 6 percent compared to the same … [Read More...]
Events
Nikon Canada sponsors Scotiabank CONTACT photo festival
For the second year in a row, Nikon Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, is the official camera sponsor of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, an … [Read More...]
Anne Geddes debuts new magazine at Destination Maternity
Destination Maternity Corp. announces an exclusive retail partnership with photographer Anne Geddes and the launch of the U.S. edition of my … [Read More...]
The March/April issue of PMA magazine is ready for reading
The latest issue of PMA Magazine – Connecting the Imaging Communities is live and online in an all-new interactive version. Top features include the … [Read More...]
“Retail Global Trends and Our Future” at the Digital Conference
The Digital Conference, presented by PMA Australia, features the session “Retail Global Trends and Our Future” at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 24, at … [Read More...]
The business of social media to be taught at The Digital Show
The new Digital Conference program at the PMA Australia Conference features "The Business of Social Media", Thursday, May 24th, at the Melbourne … [Read More...]
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PMA News
Fujifilm Australia announced they are Platinum Sponsor of the PMA Australia Future Leaders Program. “For over 12 years the PMA Young Achiever … [Read More...]
For more than 50 years, Tomio Taki has consulted for, financed, or directly managed both private and public companies on nearly every continent. His … [Read More...]
PMA - The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations announced an exclusive alliance with Equity Commerce, L.P., a leader in payment processing. … [Read More...]
A word to the wise - use of a customer’s image for marketing purposes increases the likelihood of a lawsuit. That fact was demonstrated earlier this … [Read More...]
George Davis, co-founder of Davis Studio, died at age 90, on April 14, 2012. He was born on Feb. 2, 1922, in Kosice, Czechoslovakia. At the age … [Read More...]
