Fujinon 28mm f/1.0, 32mm f/1.0, and 35mm f/1.0 Patents Found
Ricoh GRIII firmware update version 1.60 and Ricoh GRIIIx firmware update version 1.10 released
Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2022 jury and nominator announcement

The previously reported Laowa 0.7x Focal Reducer for the 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe lens from Venus Optics is now officially announced (it is used to reduce the crop factor when using the lens on APS-C, Super35, or MFT cameras). The full press release can be found here
Venus Optics also posted a new teaser for their upcoming Laowa anamorphic lenses:
Sample videos taken with the new Venus Optics Laowa 0.7x Focal Reducer:

Some updates on the new Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 AF mirrorless lens for Fuji X-mount – the shipping date is pushed to the end of April, pre-orders are now open also at Amazon, B&H, Pergear, Viltrox, and the promo materials are now available also in English:

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 4.1 released with improved auto-select mask models, streamlined batch model downloads, and other performance enhancements (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 3.6 released with an updated RAW model, refreshed file saving experience, and stability improvements to bring you even better noise reduction (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).

Skylum Luminar AI version 1.5.2 and Luminar Neo version 1.0.4 were released with new functionality and better performance.

7artisans is currently running up to 20% off Easter sale on select lenses – see the details here. This offer is valid until April 17.

New reports that another price increase on Canon RF lenses will be coming to Japan on April 7:

I believe this is the same price increase I reported a month ago:

Pinhole Pro Max: world’s most advanced pinhole lens: $141,270 pledged of $10,000 goal

KUVRD teeny cleaning tool for every lens & screen: $114,392 pledged of $2,500 goal

Benro Aureole: modular 3-in-1 drop-in filter adapter system: $11,777 pledged of $6,383 goal

SIRUI 75mm 1.6x full-frame anamorphic lens now on Indiegogo: $339,996 pledged of $5,000 goal