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Auckland-based Animation College proves popular in Rotorua
Māori

Auckland-based Animation College proves popular in Rotorua

Animation College extends its campus in Rotorua due to growing demand in the Bay of Plenty, with students now working at Digital Basecamp.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany
Physical Security

Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany

StretchSense, an Auckland wearable tech firm, is a finalist in the WT Innovation World Cup, showcasing in Munich with new tech aiming at multiple sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2015

Global Stories

Animation stories

Game review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox Series X)

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Xbox Series X breathes new life into the 2010 classic with impressive graphics and refined gameplay, despite small flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news
Artificial Intelligence

Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news

Meta's Spark AR closure sparks anxiety in AR creators, but Plattar offers a lifeline with its robust XR solutions, urging creators to adapt and thrive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Adobe transforms education with new AI tools in Adobe Express
Marketing Technologies

Adobe transforms education with new AI tools in Adobe Express

Adobe has unveiled new AI tools in Adobe Express for Education, aimed at enhancing classroom learning and engagement for K-12 students worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Apple unveils AI innovation for iPhone, iPad, & Mac
Marketing Technologies

Apple unveils AI innovation for iPhone, iPad, & Mac

Apple introduces Apple Intelligence, a transformative AI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, blending generative models and privacy features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion
Data Analytics

AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion

The artificial intelligence in media and entertainment market is set to rise from USD $10.24 billion in 2024 to USD $51.37 billion by 2034, driven by a 17.5% CAGR.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires
AR, VR & Metaverse

R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires

R/GA Australia ramps up its public sector and mission-driven offering with strategic senior hires, aiming to disrupt conventional consulting and outsourcing models by emphasising specialist abilities and transparency.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 begins in Sydney with early focus on AI & animation
Artificial Intelligence

SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 begins in Sydney with early focus on AI & animation

SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 kicks off in Sydney with a focus on AI and animation, featuring insights from Oscar-winning figures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
2023 Computer Animation Festival in Sydney celebrates international talent
Animation

2023 Computer Animation Festival in Sydney celebrates international talent

Sydney's 2023 Computer Animation Festival honours exceptional global talents and debuts a Junior Competition.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Teaming with Wix and introducing the Adobe Express Embed SDK
Marketing Technologies

Teaming with Wix and introducing the Adobe Express Embed SDK

Wix users can use the Wix Media Manager to polish their images for their web pages and, through integration with Adobe Express.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Game-based learning to become $55 billion industry in next eight years
eLearning

Game-based learning to become $55 billion industry in next eight years

Game-based learning market expected to reach $55.80 billion by 2030, driven by demand for VR, AR, and AL in education and on-the-job training.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
Game review: Weird West (PlayStation 4)
Gaming

Game review: Weird West (PlayStation 4)

There have been many games released over the years based on the wild west era, but Weird West is one of the most unique.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Adobe announces new video capabilities - virtual reality, animation and motion graphics
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces new video capabilities - virtual reality, animation and motion graphics

Adobe Creative Cloud and Premiere Pro have become the platforms of choice for professional editors around the world.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Eyes-on review: The Boy and the Beast
Gaming

Eyes-on review: The Boy and the Beast

The Boy and the Beast is a coming-of-age Japanese animation film that is proving popular world-wide after a July 2015 release in Japan.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Android App Review: Pixel Animator: GIF Maker
Gaming

Android App Review: Pixel Animator: GIF Maker

The straight-forwardly named Pixel Animator: Gif Maker lets you make your own pixel animations and save them as gifs.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
More high tech studios for youth
DevOps

More high tech studios for youth

Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2013

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