3D input gains funding
In Sunnyvale, Calif., Canesta has received $16 million in additional funding for its work on CMOS imaging sensors that don’t take pictures — but instead enable devices of all kinds to “see.” The company holds over 40 patents for its electronic perception technology, which measure the distance to people and objects in the view of [...]
Holster system gives quick-draw camera access
Our spidey senses are tingling. The Spider Holster from Shai Gear, Ithaca, N.Y., is a professional camera carrying system designed to put the weight of the camera at your hip, and to give you easy quick-draw access to your camera at all times; the holster and camera rest on your hip and leg. The system [...]
Rimage reports third quarter sales decreases
Rimage Corp., Minneapolis, Minn., reported operating results for the third quarter of 2009 ended Sept. 30. Sales totaled $22.4 million, compared to $25.2 million in the third quarter of 2008. Net income came to $3.1 million, compared to $4.0 million in the year-earlier period. Reflecting the cash-generating ability of Rimage’s business, cash and investments rose [...]
Church Hill Classics offers military certificates and photo frames
Church Hill Classics (CHC), Monroe, Conn., introduces Lasting Memories certificate and photo frames, and Autograph photo frames for all U.S. Military branches. In a salute to veterans for Veterans Day Nov. 11, the company offers a discount of 25 percent off military-related products and Create-A-Frame Design Center frames on purchases from Oct. 20 through Nov. [...]
Kodak announces closing of tender offer
Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., announced, consistent with its Sept. 18 nnouncement, the tender offer to purchase for cash up to $575 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 3.375 percent Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”) expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time Oct. 19. The aggregate principal amount of 2033 [...]
NANPA Foundation renews Photo Blind grant program
The NANPA Foundation (North American Nature Photography Association), Wheat Ridge, Colo., redesigned its Photo Blind Program as a grant program that will provide up to $1,500 to construct, remodel, or repair a photography blind in a wildlife refuge or preserve. Starting in 1997, the NANPA Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, [...]
German mail-order firm Quelle may close
Spiegel Online International reports Quelle, Nürnberg, Germany, a mail-order company founded in 1927, may be liquidated, despite attempts to save the business. No investor has been found yet after parent company Arcandor filed for insolvency in June. Almost 1,500 shops may close, possibly causing the loss of around 7,000 jobs. Arcandor requested state aid in [...]
Flicko’s Video Services announces VHS recycling program
Beginning this month, participating locations of Flicko’s Video Services, Louisville, Ky., will recycle old VHS tapes brought to the store. Flicko’s will accept VHS tapes in any condition. The tapes will be sent to a center that will erase all data from the tapes and then dispose of the tapes in an environmentally friendly manner. [...]
