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XDA Developers questions the justification for Adobe’s steep annual fees, highlighting concerns over affordability amid ongoing subscription model debates. Adobe Creative Cloud has long been the default choice for many designers, editors and illustrators, but XDA Developers argues that the…
As Microsoft confirmsPublisher will no longer be supported after October 2026, users seeking a free, desktop-based alternative are turning to Scribus, a powerful open-source publishing tool with professional print features, despite differences in interface and functionality. Microsoft Publisher is heading…
Aphera, a newly introduced RAW editing app designed specifically for macOS on Apple Silicon, promises faster, non-destructive editing with a focus on speed, handcrafted looks, and custom imaging workflows, aiming to appeal to photographers craving tactile control over their editing…
Apple’s latest iPadOS 27 update accelerates the tablet’s convergence with Mac, introducing new features for keyboard and trackpad users that enhance multitasking, control, and responsiveness, narrowing the gap with macOS. Apple’s iPad software has moved closer to the Mac in…
Microsoft warns that support for Windows 11 version 24H2 will cease on 13 October 2026, prompting users to upgrade to the newer 25H2 release as Windows prepares for major interface changes and ongoing development. Microsoft has warned that Windows 11…
San Francisco legal technology start-up Harvey moves away from proprietary US models, adopting Chinese open-weight Kimi K3 for legal reasoning, signalling a shift towards cost-effective, adaptable AI solutions amid rising training expenses. Harvey, the San Francisco legal technology start-up backed…
OpenAI is testing a new safety feature for enterprise and API users that monitors abuse patterns without retaining user data, aiming to enhance risk detection while maintaining strict privacy standards. OpenAI is trialling a new safety layer for enterprise and…
Meta’s latest Edits update introduces advanced project organisation tools and AI-powered capabilities, aiming to revolutionise mobile short-form video editing for creators, with new features like animated images from prompts and enriched creative controls. Meta is continuing to expand Edits with…
PixPix has integrated Black Forest Labs’ FLUX Upscale into its AI creative platform, enabling users to elevate videos to native 4K resolution, streamlining the transition from rough AI footage to production-ready content without switching pipelines. PixPix has added Black Forest…
Moonshot’s Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter open-weight AI model from Beijing, is challenging US dominance by attracting users with competitive performance and significantly lower prices, signalling a strategic shift in global AI power dynamics. Chinese artificial intelligence models are no…
Google expands access to its Antigravity coding tool by embedding it within Gemini Enterprise subscriptions, enhancing enterprise control, security, and scalability for AI-assisted software development. Google has widened access to Antigravity by folding the coding agent into eligible Gemini Enterprise…
Narrative introduces a photo-culling tool designed for professional photographers that balances automation with editorial control, emphasising local processing and seamless integration with existing editing platforms to optimise large-volume workflows. Narrative is being positioned as a photo-culling tool for photographers who…
