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Thanks to computers, humanity opened the door to an infinite world of creation and innovation. Creative Technologies encompasses a wide range of technologies related to computing and design, such as digital product design, digital content creation, advertising, as well as virtual reality.

With Creative Technologies, ways of publishing content through the capabilities of software and engine enable enhanced creative output. Brands use Creative Technologies in many applications, such as advertising, portfolio management and innovations.
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Gigabyte unveils dark wood AM5 motherboard for gamers

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Gigabyte adds dark wood styling to its premium AM5 motherboard line, pairing the X870E AERO X3D Dark Wood with Ryzen support and Wi-Fi 7.
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Microsoft launches three new MAI AI models for Foundry

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Microsoft expands its in-house AI push with three Foundry models for speech, voice and images, as WPP signs on to test the new tools.
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Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)

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Nintendo's Switch 2 re-release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds Bellabel Park, tougher boss fights and slick 4K visuals for fans.
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Intel releases neural texture compression SDK for game devs

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Intel launches neural texture compression SDK to help game developers cut texture storage and memory use, with up to 17x savings.
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Hands-on review: OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship

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OPPO's Find N6 foldable brings slimmer design, stronger battery life and refined multitasking, with NZD $3,299 pricing in New Zealand.
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Meep-morp launches Resolve workflow tool for editors

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Meep-morp unveils Resolve workflow software to automate exports, tagging and uploads, aiming to cut post-production delays for professional editors.
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Animoca Brands launches AliBAE with CHECK bounty rewards

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Animoca Brands unveils AliBAE AI creator platform with 100,000 CHECK in bounty rewards and Alibaba's Qwen models.
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Garney adopts Hyland for SAP SuccessFactors in HR shift

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Garney deepens Hyland tie-up to unify HR records in SAP SuccessFactors, aiming to cut manual work and bolster automation across its US operations.
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Wizards of the Coast unveils dark Dungeons & Dragons game

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Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios announce WARLOCK, a dark fantasy Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure for PC, PS5 and Xbox due in 2027.
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D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops

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D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.
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Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)

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MLB The Show 26 delivers polished baseball action, but stale visuals, missing March to October and a thin World Baseball Classic rollout disappoint.
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Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

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Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.
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AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize

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AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.
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Global handheld smart camera shipments jump 83% in 2025

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IDC says global handheld smart camera shipments surged 83% to 16.65 million in 2025, with DJI and Insta360 leading the boom.
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Meliora buys Backchat Media to expand into New Zealand

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Meliora acquires Auckland-based Backchat Media, gaining a New Zealand foothold and bolstering its APAC digital strategy and content offering.
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Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin

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Construction claims are often won or lost on everyday site records, yet most digital tools still prioritise delivery over evidential strength.
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WordPress.com adds AI write tools for site control

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WordPress.com now lets AI agents draft, edit and publish content directly to sites via conversation, expanding beyond read-only integrations.
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Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence

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Norton unveils Revamp, an AI tool to help professionals craft and schedule credible social posts while keeping full control of their voice.
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Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update

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Google's generative AI update pushes SEO into a new era, forcing specialists to prioritise intent, E-E-A-T and NLP over rankings alone.
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Arduino, Qualcomm launch Hackster contest for UNO Q

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Arduino and Qualcomm launch a global Hackster contest around the new AI-focused UNO Q board, giving away 300 units to developers.