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SoftRAID 9 Adds RAID 6, Minus the RAID Card
SoftRAID 9 adds RAID 6 and RAID 6+ for directly attached storage, including third-party hardware, with one substantial macOS condition.
Acid Pro 2026 Returns to the Timeline
Acid Pro 2026 brings more loops, editable MIDI song projects, DLS patches and fresh licensing for quick music beds and beat assembly.
TXTRCast syncs Photoshop to Blender
TXTRCast syncs 2D paint strokes from apps such as Clip Studio Paint and Photoshop into Blender, with GPL-3.0 code and Windows-only limits.
RadialZ Gives ZBrush a Brush Wheel
RadialZ turns the ZBrush brush library into cursor-side wheels, reducing palette trips and keyboard gymnastics.
Sketchbook Pro 9.4 adds Lasso Fill and Draw Outline
Two new selection-driven tools land in Sketchbook Pro 9.4, while mobile gets the same tricks via Premium Bundle. Fast blocking, cleaner edges.
Fusion Studio 21 beta is here
Fusion Studio 21 goes harder on motion graphics, fonts, USD and deep comps, plus Windows ARM64. Also ships RAW Player and Proxy Generator.
Maxon Autograph 2026 is here
Maxon Autograph went free for individuals, learned USD, and picked up OpenFX. Nice.
Sparseal Wafer opens Windows beta
Wafer jumps from iPad to Windows in a free open beta, aiming at stylized painting with layers, masks, and multi-channel strokes.
VINZI Atlux λ arrives on Fab
Atlux λ is now on Fab, bringing a virtual photo studio and one click renders to Unreal Engine, plus Mac support.
OctaneRender 2027.1 alpha goes neural
OctaneRender 2027.1 alpha chases cleaner viewports, smarter lights, and more USD. Test it like it is spicy, because it is.
Dither Boy 6.0 brings animation and video polish
Dither Boy 6 rewrites the app, adds animation timelines and temporal variation, plus faster iteration and better video playback.
Maxon ships Redshift for Archviz
Redshift Archviz moves BIM scenes from waiting to tweaking, with real-time previews, assets, and a one-click hop to Cinema 4D for the fancy shots.
The GIMP Team boosts GIMP 3.2
GIMP 3.2 arrives with linked layers, vector layers, smarter non-destructive filters, and new export options. Less redo, more done.
Adobe releases Substance 3D Painter 12 with decal warp
Substance 3D Painter 12 adds Warp to Geometry for decals, expands viewport post effects, and introduces flatten-in-stack exports plus new pricing details.
Redshift 2026.3 fixes displacement headaches
Redshift 2026.3 is a stability release focused on texture displacement, Hydra USD updates and host bug fixes.
DJV 3.3.3 fixes flipped export and adds Escape
DJV 3 brings sequence-aware browsing, expanded shortcuts, OCIO UI updates and flipped export fixes through 3.3.3.
Neat Video 6.1 updates OFX and host support
Neat Video 6.1 adds Baselight 7 support, new default profile controls and OFX updates across Windows, macOS and Linux.
PFTrack update tidies Maya and LiDAR workflows
PFTrack update refines Maya export, LiDAR error handling and Survey Solver node logic for Studio and Enterprise users.
Poser 14 drops Cloth Room, gains simpler PBR setup
Bondware releases Poser 14 with simplified PBR and environment tools, SuperFly update, and no Cloth Room or macOS edition.
3DEqualizer 8.1 Adds Piggyback Camera Solves
3DEqualizer 8.1 introduces piggyback rig solving, a rewritten Blender export script and new import and export options.
Xencelabs Pen Display 16 Lite: 4K OLED in a 12 mm Shell
Xencelabs launches the Pen Display 16 Lite, a 12 mm, 1.2 kg 4K OLED tablet with Super AG Etching and EMR pen support. The device targets mobile artists who need wide-gamut color accuracy on the go, with pricing starting at US$ 800 and the full Pen Display 16 Bundle listed at US$1250
Beeble launches SwitchLight 3.0
SwitchLight 3.0 from Beeble brings full video-frame PBR pass generation and relighting workflows.
The Cube Moved: Go for the Chaos (Ad) Vantage
Architecture Illustrators and Visualizers test Chaos Vantage for a narrative short and accidentally build a moving house. Unbox proves real-time previz can tell stories, not just sell floor plans.
SketchUp 2026.0
SketchUp 2026.0 adds in-app collaboration, AO colour control, faster performance, improved DWG/IFC workflows, new LayOut drafting tools, and scan-to-mesh features for Studio users.
VEGAS Pro 23 Boosts Engine, Streamlines Colour-Grading, Modernises Interface
TL;DR: VEGAS Pro 23 adds ARM-native support, GPU Core Engine, refreshed UI and flexible licensing. Now with both perpetual and subscription pricing.
O3DE 25.05 delivers deep technical refinements: Atom, ROS 2, XR, MGPU and more
O3DE 25.05 expands Atom renderer, multi‑GPU, ROS 2 SimInterfaces Gem, TrackView, Android/Script Canvas fixes and Hugo‑module docs.
Edit: Microsoft’s Tiny Text Editor Sneaks into the Terminal
Microsoft's new open-source CLI editor, Edit, comes to Windows 11 - keyboard-only, small-footprint, and intentionally not Vim.
DaVinci Resolve 19.1.4: ProRes Support Now on Windows and Linux
Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 19.1.4 update introduces ProRes support for Windows and Linux, enhancing cross-platform workflows.
Apple ProRes RAW for Windows | Beta
A new ProRes RAW beta is available: Apple’s video codec now also comes with support for Windows.
VLC 3.0 Media Player: With 8K, HDR and Chromecast support
Folks! The new VLC 3.0 Media Player version is now available for free. With the release, VideoLan adds Chromecast, HDR, 360° videos and more!
Kyno 1.4: Media Management for Windows!
Less pain with Kyno: The media management software receives a major update and is now also available for Windows!
ArtisGL: Free 3D Publishing
Free publishing tool for 3D content: With ArtisGL, you can present 3D content and 360° maps through the platform with a free account.
Kdenlive: Cutting-Edge for Windows
The free, open-source editing program Kdenlive is now also available for Windows. We give you a brief insight into the tool and show where you can download it.
Katana 2.5—Now Also for Windows
The Foundry has released version 2.5 of the look development and lighting tool Katana; new features include support for Windows.
First Aid for the QuickTime Security Flaw
Our colleagues at Slashcam kindly took the trouble to address the most pressing questions about the QuickTime security flaw. An excerpt.
Release of Anime Studio 11
Version 11 of the 2D animation tool offers frame-by-frame design and tools for freehand drawing.
Procedurally Generating Sculptures
animago winning entry 2014: Christoph Bader and Dominik Kolb developed an app that can be used to create procedural sculpture art by 3D printing.
RebusFarm 2.0 Is Out
RebusFarm has released version 2.0 of its software for the online rendering service. Monitoring of render jobs is now intended to run in real time.
MKV Format in Windows 10
The Technical Preview of Windows 10 has revealed that the MKV video format and the H.265 codec, which is particularly important for 4K resolutions, are to be officially supported.
Capture More Easily with Brekel
Two Brekel apps were improved in v2. More people can now be captured and point clouds exported to common formats.
Lady to Download
Mery is a Maya character whose rig the creators Jose Manuel García Alvarez and Antonio Méndez Lora are now making available as a free download.
Render Management with Deadline 6.1
Thinkbox Software has released version 6.1 of its data management solution Deadline and made several improvements.
The New Tools for Kinect
Two new tools provide motion capture at home with Kinect—the tools Brekel Kinect Pro Body and Brekel Kinect Pro PointCloud.
3D Face Tracking with Brekel Kinect Pro Face
With Brekel Kinect Pro Face, animators are able to record or stream 3D face tracking using the Kinect sensor.
AJA Video Systems: Thunderbolt Support for Windows
California-based AJA Video Systems Inc. has announced Thunderbolt I/O technology under Windows and points to selected products that allow more users to benefit from its use.
AMD Pre-Certified Catalyst Driver
Before the official driver from Microsoft come out, AMD has already released the pre-certified Catalyst 12.2 driver for Windows.
DaVinci Resolve on Windows
Anyone who does not want to work on the Mac – for well-known reasons – can now download DaVinci Resolve as a beta for Windows.
Kinect for Windows
Microsoft intends to release Kinect for the PC in spring 2012 and thereby significantly expand the range of uses for Kinect technology.
ViewCast: Niagara 2100 Streaming Encoder
ViewCast expands its turnkey streaming-encoder portfolio with Niagara 2100 for Windows Media VC-1.
Microsoft Completes Vista and Server 2008 SP2
Microsoft completed Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP1, with availability expected in Q2 2009.
Sybase 365 Brings Windows Live Messenger to Mobile Operators
Sybase 365 enables Southeast Asian mobile operators to offer Windows Live Messenger services on handsets.
Xtopia 08: Microsoft Presents New Technologies in Germany for the First Time
Windows Azure, Internet Explorer 8, Silverlight 2 and Microsoft Surface take center stage.
Microsoft Windows 7 – Powered by NVIDIA
This week’s Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in Los Angeles presented, among other things, the visual improvements in Windows 7. They are the result of close cooperation between Microsoft and NVIDIA.
Kaspersky Lab Warns of Windows Security Vulnerability
The IT security specialist advises users to install Windows operating-system update MS08-067 immediately.
Microsoft Introduces Windows Azure at PDC 2008
Comprehensive platform for cloud-computing services with open interfaces for developers
Pinnacle Systems Introduces Compact USB Digital TV Tuner Compatible with PC and Mac
PCTV nanoStick Ultimate for digital TV reception transmits signals to up to three PCs on a home network
$100 Laptop Available from Amazon
Linux and Windows: dual-boot version to become available shortly.
Microsoft Issues Recommendations for Purchasing Used Software Licenses
Microsoft advises companies choosing to buy used software licenses to select a reseller that works with the manufacturer.
Microsoft Intimidates Customers
Microsoft announced today that “product keys flagged as suspicious” had been blocked. The fact is, however: Microsoft's sales model does not rule out the same product key being issued to up to hundreds of customers simultaneously, for example through major distributors.
Windows Vista Sales Reach 180 Million
The company announced the figure when publishing financial results for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2008.
Book Review: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Security
A technical reference for administrators on improving security in Windows Server 2008 networks, published by Microsoft Press
Mac OS X Chases Windows
Web analyst Net Applications measures the share of individual operating systems used for browsing the internet; Microsoft’s market share heads toward 90 percent as Mac OS X gains
Ashampoo Burning Studio 8 Released
The eighth version of Ashampoo Burning Studio is now available. The program burns data, music and films to CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.
Microsoft Completes Release Candidate of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1
The release candidate of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 is now available in German and English.
Parallels Server Virtualizes the Mac Operating System
Software runs Windows, Linux, and OS X side by side.
NEC NP905 – Fast Wireless Network Access
NEC Display Solutions’ powerful LCD projector offers mobility and flexibility through Windows Vista-certified WLAN functionality.
Windows Search 4.0 Available
Microsoft’s desktop search software is available for Windows client and server systems.
Microsoft Introduces Windows 7
At http://windowsvistablog.com, Microsoft outlines priorities for the development of Windows 7. The next generation of the operating system will include multi-touch technology already introduced with Surface.
Firefox 3: First Release Candidate
The new version can be tested on Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems.
Adobe Flash Player 10 Beta Available in Adobe Labs
Numerous new features enable developers and web designers to create richer, more impressive internet applications.
NAB 2008: New Director Software Now Compatible with Windows Vista
At NAB 2008 in Las Vegas, Riedel Communications, a provider of intercom and radio solutions, debuted version 5.70 of its Director configuration software.
Browser Instead of Mac: Merlin 2.6 Makes Project Management Internet-Ready
ProjectWizards has released the public beta of Merlin 2.6, making its Mac-compatible project-management software more efficient, global and platform-independent.
Windows XP SP3 Available for Download
Service Pack 3 for Windows XP is now available to download from the Microsoft Download Center.
Kaspersky Lab Cooperates with Citrix Systems
Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Servers Enterprise Edition has become the first anti-virus solution to receive Citrix Ready certification, confirming full compatibility with Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 and 4.5 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
ViewSonic Achieves Top Colour Reproduction with New Professional LCD Displays
ViewSonic is expanding its Professional series with the VP2650wb, VP2250wb and VP950b LCD displays.
OpenOffice 3 Enters Public Beta
The public beta of OpenOffice 3.0 is now available, with native Mac OS X support and the ability to import Microsoft Office 2007 OOXML files.
Universal EWMS Set-Top Box Presented to the Public for the First Time
At Medientreffpunkt Mitteldeutschland, Hit-TV.eu is presenting the prototype of the universal EWMS HT 100 / EWMS HT 50 set-top box to the public for the first time.
Save Money with FileMaker Upgrades
FileMaker has launched special upgrade offers for its current FileMaker Pro 9 database product. Customers already using FileMaker Pro 7, 8 or 8.5 can upgrade to the latest version at a particularly favorable price.
Book Review: Microsoft IIS 7.0 Pocket Guide for Administrators
With Windows Server 2008, Internet Information Services was updated to version 7, bringing major changes rather than a simple facelift.
Book Review: Windows on the Macintosh
Systems such as Boot Camp make it possible to run Windows on a Mac. In his new SmartBook, “Windows on the Macintosh,” author Antoni Nadir Cherif explains how to install and use the dual system.
More Windows for the Mac
Apple supports Windows on the Mac with three different Boot Camp versions.
Parallels: Desktop Virtualization for Mac Sold One Million Times
Parallels has announced that more than one million licenses of its Parallels Desktop for Mac virtualization software have been sold.
Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP Available
Microsoft has released Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP to manufacturing. It contains all previously released updates for the operating system as well as some new features, which do not significantly change the use of Windows XP.
Stop Motion Pro in the DP Test
Stop Motion Pro 6 is Windows software for animators following in the footsteps of Ray Harryhausen, Wallace & Gromit, and other stop-motion productions.
Pinnacle PCTV Stick for Analog and Digital TV Reception
Pinnacle Systems introduces its next-generation PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick with improved DVB-T and worldwide analog TV reception.
Assassin’s Creed Director’s Cut Now Available
Ubisoft announced that the Assassin’s Creed Director’s Cut Edition is now available for PC worldwide. The USK rated the game for ages 16 and up.
NTRglobal Expands NTRsupport for Vista and Leopard
The on-demand solution now provides broad remote support across common desktop, server, and mobile platforms.
Video: Ubisoft Launches an Air Attack with Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X
New Tom Clancy Brand Soars to Unprecedented Heights!
Firefox 3 Promises Top Speed
Firefox 3 Beta 5 delivers further performance improvements and may be the browser’s final beta release.
Gamers Discover Video Editing with Pinnacle Studio
Computer gamers document their achievements as video on the web.
Mac Beta Testers Wanted for Houdini
Houdini for Mac is coming. Before then, Side Effects is looking for passionate Mac artists to put an initial closed beta through its paces.
Microsoft Promises Mobile Browsing Like on the Desktop
Windows Mobile 6.1 and New Mobile Browser Version Announced.
Only Linux Secure in Hacking Competition
OS X and Windows Compromised through the Safari Web Browser and Flash Respectively.
Office Open XML Recognised as a Worldwide ISO/IEC Standard
Large Majority of Participating National Member Bodies Supports Ratification of the Document Standard.
First IPSec VPN Client for Windows XP 64 Bit Available for Large Installations
NCP engineering GmbH Releases Version 9.03 of Its Secure Enterprise Client. The Most Important Feature Is Support for the Windows XP Operating System in 64-Bit Mode.
Moodmixer Systems Use Modern Internet Technology to Control Your Background Music
PWsoft's Moodmixer systems offer generation of nonstop playlists for background music and in-store radio.
TapRoot Systems Releases WalkingHotSpot
Mobile network operators can now fully integrate Wi-Fi devices via smartphones and offer high-speed connections to laptops and other Internet devices
EeePC 900 Coming with Touchscreen and GPS
Asus will equip the new EeePC model presented at CeBIT with a touchscreen.
DH electronics Builds XLON Embedded PC
The XLON PC xsl connects through two channels to the new Pyxos FT network and targets industrial and home-automation use.