A wave of new and revamped design applications is giving Adobe’s Creative Cloud a serious run for its money. Maxon’s Autograph, Canva’s Cavalry, and the latest DaVinci Resolve update now provide high‑end motion‑graphics and photo‑editing capabilities at no cost. Apple’s Creator Studio bundles premium apps for $12.99 a month, far cheaper than Adobe’s $69.99 Pro plan. The surge of free or low‑priced alternatives – from Procreate to Blender and Figma – signals a growing industry push toward subscription‑free creative workflows. Read more →

Netflix announced it will roll out a TikTok‑style vertical video feed within its apps later this month, adding a short‑form layer to its existing catalog of shows, movies and video podcasts. The streaming giant also outlined a broader push into artificial intelligence, from generative tools for creators to smarter recommendation engines and an upgraded ad platform that aims to generate $3 billion in revenue this year. The moves come as Netflix reports a 16% jump in quarterly revenue and a sharp profit rise, while co‑founder Reed Hastings prepares to leave the board. Read more →