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Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners
EduTech

Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Autodesk unveils AI-driven updates for design, construction & media
Digital twins

Autodesk unveils AI-driven updates for design, construction & media

Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Adobe launches collaborative AI film project to empower creators
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches collaborative AI film project to empower creators

Adobe launches The Unfinished Creator Film, a global collaborative AI project empowering creators to co-create and remix an evolving short film via Firefly.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers
Robotic Process Automation

Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers

Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Movavi study finds global users embrace AI & creative filters
eLearning

Movavi study finds global users embrace AI & creative filters

Movavi's study of 70 million users reveals a global embrace of AI and creative filters in video editing, with extensive experimentation beyond basic cuts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Adobe celebrates 35 years of Photoshop with new series
Marketing Technologies

Adobe celebrates 35 years of Photoshop with new series

Adobe is celebrating 35 years of Photoshop with a new series featuring industry professionals, reflecting on its revolutionary impact since 1990.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Cloudinary launches 3D platform to boost eCommerce sales
Customer Experience

Cloudinary launches 3D platform to boost eCommerce sales

Cloudinary has launched Cloudinary 3D, a new platform designed to help eCommerce brands enhance product presentation through immersive 3D and AR experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Blackmagic Cloud storage now half price at USD $15/terabyte
Storage

Blackmagic Cloud storage now half price at USD $15/terabyte

Blackmagic Design has halved the price of its Cloud storage to USD $15 per terabyte, enhancing accessibility for global post-production workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Iceotope unveils precision liquid-cooled server 'KUL AI'
Edge Computing

Iceotope unveils precision liquid-cooled server 'KUL AI'

Iceotope has launched KUL AI, a precision liquid-cooled server aimed at enhancing AI capabilities while cutting energy use by up to 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Blackmagic Design tech powers summer blockbusters' post-production
Digital Entertainment

Blackmagic Design tech powers summer blockbusters' post-production

Blackmagic Design's technologies were key in the production of summer blockbusters, including 'Alien: Romulus' and 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Adobe wins two Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards
Marketing Technologies

Adobe wins two Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards

Adobe has won two Engineering, Science and Technology Emmy Awards, recognising its innovative tools like Premiere Pro and Substance 3D Painter in the television industry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024
IoT Security

Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024

Forrester's 2024 emerging tech report highlights genAI for visual content and language, TuringBots, and IoT security as top investments with a 2-year benefit horizon.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Lucid Software enhances collaboration suite with AI features
Unified Communications

Lucid Software enhances collaboration suite with AI features

Lucid Software has unveiled major updates to its Visual Collaboration Suite, integrating AI features with Microsoft Copilot, Lucidchart, and Slack for enhanced team collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
G2 unveils new Software Intelligence Platforms category
Data Analytics

G2 unveils new Software Intelligence Platforms category

G2 has launched a new Software Intelligence Platforms category, with CAST Imaging leading in performance metrics, underscoring a rising need for detailed software analysis tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

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Quantum Brush brings real quantum computing to digital painting
Quantum Computing

Quantum Brush brings real quantum computing to digital painting

MOTH launches Quantum Brush, an open-source digital painting tool using quantum computing to create unique artworks with quantum phenomena.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity
Generative AI

THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity

THG Studios has launched a Virtual Production suite in Manchester, investing seven figures to boost creative flexibility and cut costs for brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Iceotope unveils KUL AI for energy-efficient AI computing
DataCentre infrastructure

Iceotope unveils KUL AI for energy-efficient AI computing

Iceotope unveils KUL AI, an innovative 8-GPU server promising up to 40% energy savings, designed for demanding AI applications and enhancing sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
LOGIC unveils Estilo 2.0 LED video series with 'exceptional' picture quality
Digital Entertainment

LOGIC unveils Estilo 2.0 LED video series with 'exceptional' picture quality

LOGIC introduces the Estilo 2.0 LED video wall series, enhancing visual display technology with Full HD, wireless sharing, and versatile mounting options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024