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Toi Mai announces reforms in New Zealand vocational education
Gaming

Toi Mai announces reforms in New Zealand vocational education

Toi Mai has unveiled significant updates to enhance work-based learning and vocational education in New Zealand amidst the shift to Industry Skills Boards by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

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Adobe unveils Firefly AI assistant to streamline creative workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe unveils Firefly AI assistant to streamline creative workflows

The tool could save creators time by handling multi-step edits across Photoshop, Premiere and other Adobe apps, while keeping files editable.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
South Korea AI copyright plan sparks creator backlash
Data Protection

South Korea AI copyright plan sparks creator backlash

Creators warn the plan could weaken South Korea’s lucrative cultural exports by letting AI firms scrape works without consent or payment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards
Gaming

Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards

Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Robosen unveils Disney MINI Robots for Toy Story, WALL-E fans
Robotics

Robosen unveils Disney MINI Robots for Toy Story, WALL-E fans

Robosen launches Disney MINI Robots featuring Toy Story and WALL-E, offering programmable, interactive toys in Australia and New Zealand from AUD $199.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth

The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
DreamWorks deepens technology partnership with Lenovo to boost film production
Data Analytics

DreamWorks deepens technology partnership with Lenovo to boost film production

DreamWorks Animation has deepened its partnership with Lenovo, naming it preferred provider to boost film production with advanced computing solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Adobe Express adds AI video tools for easy content creation
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Express adds AI video tools for easy content creation

Adobe unveils AI-powered video tools in Adobe Express, enhancing content creation with features like Clip Maker and Generate Video for professionals and businesses.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans
Gaming

Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans

Manifold Valley, a Los Angeles start-up, is pioneering hyper-realistic digital humans for triple-A video games, blending AI with artistic performance capture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Adobe Fresco becomes free, adds new motion & symmetry tools
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Fresco becomes free, adds new motion & symmetry tools

Adobe has unveiled free access to its drawing app Fresco on its fifth anniversary, enhancing features with new animation tools and Apple Pencil support.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

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Arena Animation marks 30 years with Bengaluru alumni meet
EduTech

Arena Animation marks 30 years with Bengaluru alumni meet

More than 100 former students gathered in Bengaluru as the training brand widened its push into original content and new production methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Adobe offers free AI creative tools to students in India
EduTech

Adobe offers free AI creative tools to students in India

Adobe will give millions of students across India free access to AI-powered Photoshop, Firefly and Acrobat via 15,000 schools and 500 colleges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
India budget boosts tech, data centres & MSME support
Gaming

India budget boosts tech, data centres & MSME support

India's Union Budget backs tech infrastructure, data centres and MSMEs, signalling policy continuity and long-term digital growth plans.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI
Robotics

Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI

The pioneer who coined AGI forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year of steady AI gains, from memory-rich assistants to robots in human spaces.

By Dr Ben Goertzel • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Expert breaks down Tilly Norwood, AI and copyright wars
Physical Security

Expert breaks down Tilly Norwood, AI and copyright wars

Tilly Norwood, the world's first AI actress, sparks global debate on AI, copyright, and ownership as actors and unions push back.

By Aparna Watal • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
SKAI unveils B.THREE for AI-driven 3D retail content creation
Marketing Technologies

SKAI unveils B.THREE for AI-driven 3D retail content creation

SKAI Intelligence launches B.THREE, an AI-powered, browser-based platform that automates retail 3D content creation using NVIDIA Omniverse, cutting production time by 95%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Shared Memory & EyeJack lead wins at XR festival 2024
Gaming

Shared Memory & EyeJack lead wins at XR festival 2024

The Australian XR Festival Awards 2024, hosted for the first time in Sydney, celebrated local and global talent in creative technology at the State Library.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024