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Today — 28 October 2025Main stream

How a Ladder Company Turned Louvre Heist Photo Into a Viral Ad Campaign

27 October 2025 at 22:50

A Böcker cargo lift is positioned against a historic stone building, reaching an upper window. Two police cars and orange cones block the street. Text overlay promotes the lift’s speed and electric motor.

As the saying attributed to P.T. Barnum goes, "There is no such thing as bad publicity." German company Böcker certainly subscribes to the view after turning a press photo of one of its ladders used in the daring Louvre Museum heist into a viral marketing campaign.

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Leica M EV1 Review: A Polarizing Shift for M-Mount

23 October 2025 at 17:01

A black Leica camera with a lens cap is placed on a light wooden surface. The image features the "PetaPixel Reviews" logo in the bottom right corner.

The "M" in the Leica M series stands for Messucher, which refers to a large and accurate rangefinder incorporated with a viewfinder. For decades, this Leica rangefinder system has been synonymous with its brand and is the basis for the charming shooting experience that Leica M cameras are famous for. But with the Leica M EV1, Leica has forged a new path, and it is sure to polarize its fans.

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