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Photo Editing & ImagesIs JPEG living its final years? AVIF, JPEG XL, and HEIC are fighting over the future.Does JPEG see its final years? AVIF, JPEG XL, and HEIC are fighting over the future.Video EditingYouTube defines guidelines for greater artificial intelligence in videos.YouTube defines guidelines for greater artificial intelligence in online video content.Formats & CodecsThe AV2 codec announced, as Apple struggles to widely support AV1.The AV2 codec announced, as Apple struggles to widely support AV1 MacGeneration.Video EditingNext-Gen AV2 video encoder announcedVideo EditingNext-generation AV2 video encoder expected to be released by the end of the year.Next-generation AV2 video encoder expected to be released by the end of the year, FlatpanelsHD.Photo Editing & Images15 Best Software for Compressing Photos Without Losing QualityPhoto Editing & ImagesWebP: Ideal Chameleon? Analysis of the format and LSB steganography in lossless modeWebP: Ideal Chameleon? Analysis of the format and LSB steganography in lossless mode on HabrVideo EditingAdobe is bringing Premiere Pro to iPhone and iPad – Premiere Rush will be discontinued.Adobe brings Premiere Pro to iPhone and iPad – Premiere Rush will be discontinuedPhoto Editing & ImagesThis free photo editing software is equivalent to Photoshop.This photo editing software is completely free and is equivalent to Photoshop.Design & CreativeFigma is ringing the alarm for Canva investorsFigma is ringing the alarm for Canva investors in Africa.Design & CreativeZD Tech: How Claude automates Canva, Asana, Figma, and moreVideo EditingThe best video editor for MacBook: top-6 softwareBest video editor for MacBook: top-6 softwarePhoto Editing & ImagesMy 4 favorite image retouching applications under Linux - two of which are free alternatives to PhotoshopMy 4 favorite image editing apps under Linux - two of which are free alternatives to Photoshop.Photo Editing & ImagesGoogle Photos: The Pixel 10 smartphones bring a new AI image processing feature by prompt or by language (videos).Google Photos: The Pixel 10 smartphones bring a new AI image processing feature by prompt or by language (videos) GoogleWatchBlogPDF & DocumentsAdobe gives PDF an amazing look with Acrobat Studio.Adobe gives Acrobat Studio a stunning look to PDF, WinFuture.Design & CreativeSoftware design company Canva valued at 42 billion dollars before possible IPO.The software design company Canva is valued at $42 billion before a possible IPO at Morningstar.Design & CreativeCanva: valuation at $42 billion, annual revenue at $3.3 billionCanva: Evaluation at $42 billion, annual revenue at $3.3 billion Trending themesPDF & DocumentsAdobe Acrobat: These significant changes are intended for usersAdobe Acrobat: These major changes are intended for CHIP users.Design & CreativeCanva launches employee stock sale with a valuation of $42 billion.Canva launches employee stock sales with a valuation of $42 billion GlobovisiónAudio & PodcastsCanva is accelerating its development with multimillion-dollar investments.Canva is accelerating its development with millionaire investments from Forbes Spain.Photo Editing & ImagesAdobe has led the way in image editing for decades. Alibaba has just democratized it with a simple chatbot.Adobe takes decades to dominate image editing. Alibaba has democratized it with a simple Xataka chatbot.Design & CreativeThe valuation of Figma doubles the level before IPO — Recent funding of Canva suggests a public listing debutDouble valuation of Figma's pre-IPO level — Recent funding of Canva suggests a stock market debut with TradingKey.Design & CreativeCanva reaches an evaluation of $42 billion in a secondary sale, joining Figma in the pre-IPO glow.Canva reaches an evaluation of $42 billion in a secondary sale, joining Figma in the pre-IPO glow. Technology funding news.Software & Apps6 free alternatives to Adobe Reader for reading your PDF files