Cricut launched two compact crafting machines, the StickerPix Print plus Cut ($299) and StickerPix Print ($169), designed to print, cut, and laminate stickers from photos and images. Both use dye-sublimation printing and include built-in lamination for water and scratch resistance, with the larger model offering cutting capabilities for kiss-cut stickers.
Cricut has released two new sticker and label makers: the StickerPix Print (£159.99) and StickerPix Print + Cut (£249.99). Both use dye-sublimation technology to produce water- and scratch-resistant stickers, with the Plus model adding an automatic cutting feature for custom shapes.
Apple launched the Cards app in 2011, allowing users to design custom letterpress cards with photos and messages that Apple would print and ship. The product, conceived by Steve Jobs during a casual walk, was built on infrastructure developed for iPhoto printing and involved complex letterpress printing operations across multiple countries, though the project was later plagued by significant mismanagement issues.
The author, a film photographer with thousands of frames to scan, discusses their journey toward purchasing a high-resolution scanner for archiving and large-format printing after years of considering it. They explain the challenges of shooting film today (airport security, costs, availability) and detail their previous attempt to buy a used professional scanner that had hardware and software compatibility issues.
A free browser-based tool converts images between RGB and CMYK color spaces for print preparation, and upscales low-resolution photos to high resolution using resampling and sharpening. Users can upload JPG, JPEG, PNG, or PDF files and download converted or upscaled results without files being retained after processing.