Canon, a brand we recently profiled, continues to innovate beyond its photographic roots.

On July 23, Canon will introduce a new online photo service in Japan, Photopresso, that will make it possible for consumers to publish their own photo books.

It's a move by Canon to get its share of the growing online digital photo print market, which includes such services as KodakGallery.com, Shutterfly.com, and Snapfish.com. Retail chains like CVS and Target also have on-site kiosks available for creating digital photo prints.Continue reading...

Hugh Hefner's surprise bid to take Playboy private yesterday puzzles Wall Street. Minyanville Media CEO Todd Harrison gave an interesting take to Bloomberg TV.

AIG board to decide AIA's future.

Aon buys Hewit for $4.9 billion.

Bill Gates and Khosla Ventures invest $23.5 million in engine startup EcoMotors.Continue reading...