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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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INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.
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Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
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Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.
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OWC boosts ThunderBlade X12 portable RAID to 192TB

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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OWC has doubled its ThunderBlade X12 portable Thunderbolt 5 RAID SSD to 192TB, targeting filmmakers needing ultra-fast, on-set shuttle storage.
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OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.
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OWC unveils certified 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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OWC unveils a certified 2m Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, promising full-spec bandwidth, power and display support for Mac, PC and USB4 gear.
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Canva backs 'Imperfect by Design' trend in 2026 report

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Canva's 2026 trends report hails 'Imperfect by Design' as creators embrace lo-fi, DIY looks while keeping AI as an essential partner.
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xAI raises USD $20 billion to expand Grok AI platform

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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data science
Elon Musk's xAI raises USD $20 billion, turbocharging Grok model training and GPU build-out as rivalry in frontier AI heats up.
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Samsung sets out vision for more human-centred AI design

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Samsung has outlined a human-centred AI design vision at CES 2026, promising warmer, more expressive devices that reflect users' emotions.
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The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Yubico experts say 2026 will redefine authentication, with post-quantum security, digital ID wallets and AI-driven threats converging.
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Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Tineco's Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME's Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.
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Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.
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ASUS and GoPro launch creator-focused ProArt PX13 Laptop

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ASUS and GoPro unveil the ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition, a rugged AI laptop tuned for creators editing action footage on the move.
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ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.
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ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.
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Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.
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HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
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HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.
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Sandisk retires WD_BLACK and WD Blue for Optimus SSDs ranges

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Sandisk scraps WD_BLACK and WD Blue SSD lines, unifying its internal NVMe range under a new three-tier SANDISK Optimus brand.
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Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.