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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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LG unveils ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops with AI

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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LG is debuting ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops at CES 2026, pairing tougher metallic designs with dual on-device and cloud AI tools.
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Dreame unveils whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026

Sun, 4th Jan 2026
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Dreame debuts its first whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026, expanding from robot vacuums into appliances, wearables and outdoor tech.
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Samsung unveils 6K 3D & 1,040Hz Odyssey monitors

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Samsung's 2026 Odyssey lineup debuts a 6K glasses-free 3D flagship and an esports-focused monitor boasting a blistering 1,040Hz mode.
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Hands-on Review: Dell Pro 13 Premium laptop

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Dell Pro 13 Premium packs AI-ready Intel Core Ultra power into a sleek, sub-1.1kg chassis that excels at office work and light gaming.
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AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.
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Adobe partners with Runway to power pro AI video tools

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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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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Hyland named IDC leader for intelligent document AI

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Hyland has been ranked a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for intelligent document processing, citing its agentic automation strategy.
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Game review: Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition (PS5)

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return on PS5 adds welcome modern tweaks, but clunky 3D, weak audio and fussy bosses dull the retro charm.
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Adobe adds Firefly video tools & unlimited AI use

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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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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Four predictions for brand success with visual media in 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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In 2026, AI-driven visual media, provenance tools and gamified experiences will redefine how brands build trust and personalise content.
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Cloudflare reveals AI surge & Internet 'bot wars' in 2025

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Cloudflare warns 2025 brings surging AI traffic, record DDoS attacks and escalating Internet 'bot wars' as civil groups face rising threats.
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Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning return, marrying slick combat and 4K performance with some irksome backtracking and Amiibo-gated music.
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Adobe adds dedicated YouTube Shorts tools to Premiere

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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Adobe has built a dedicated YouTube Shorts workspace into Premiere mobile, letting creators edit vertical clips and upload directly in-app.
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Adobe brings Photoshop, Express & Acrobat into ChatGPT

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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Adobe embeds Photoshop, Express and Acrobat inside ChatGPT, giving hundreds of millions free, conversational access to its creative tools.
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Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
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Beyond the hype: The future of AI communications

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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As AI reshapes communications, experts say human storytelling and clear brand narratives will define who thrives in the coming years.
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Coda unveils unified leadership team after Recharge deal

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Coda unveils a unified leadership team and reshaped board as it fully integrates Recharge into a single global digital commerce platform.
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YouTube Recap brings annual viewing summaries to NZ

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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YouTube has launched its first personalised Recap in New Zealand, giving signed-in viewers sharable year-end summaries of their watching habits.
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Holafly unveils unlimited global eSIM plan for frequent travellers

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Holafly launches an unlimited global eSIM plan at USD $64.90/month, offering seamless mobile data across 160+ countries for frequent travellers.
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Brightcove unveils AI translation, metadata & live video tools

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Brightcove launches AI-driven translation, metadata and live-stream tools to boost video localisation, captioning, and 4K streaming quality.