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Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI

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Hetzner has launched its GEX131 GPU server with Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell and Intel Xeon Gold, aimed at AI and 3D workloads.
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Luma AI unveils Ray3 Modify for controllable AI video

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Luma AI debuts Ray3 Modify, a controllable video model in Dream Machine that reshapes scenes while preserving actors’ performances.
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Adobe partners with Runway to power pro AI video tools

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Adobe strikes multi-year deal with Runway to bring its latest Gen-4.5 generative video model and pro AI tools into Firefly and Creative Cloud.
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Adobe adds Firefly video tools & unlimited AI use

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Adobe expands Firefly with prompt-based video edits, browser editor, partner models and a promo offering unlimited AI generations for some.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

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Netflix’s USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood’s future in the hands of Silicon Valley’s algorithms?.
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Wētā FX & AWS unite to develop AI tools for VFX artists

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Wētā FX and AWS collaborate to develop AI tools that enhance VFX artists' creativity and cut production time on complex visual effects projects.
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Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.
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Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.
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Chaos acquires EvolveLAB to enhance AEC AI solutions

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Chaos has acquired EvolveLAB, enhancing its design-to-visualisation solutions for the AEC industry, particularly through innovative AI technologies.
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Adobe puts video editors first in Premiere Pro upgrades

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Adobe has launched Firefly-powered features for Premiere Pro, enhancing video editing with innovative tools that simplify workflows for professionals.
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NetApp & AWS launch FSx for ONTAP, boosting storage performance nine-fold

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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NetApp and AWS boost storage performance nine-fold with FSx for ONTAP launch, enhancing cloud migration and usage.
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'The Rebel Fleet enhances digital services through Equinix partnership'

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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The Rebel Fleet boosts digital services, enabling rapid transfer of filming content via a partnership with Equinix.
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NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition

Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.