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All-new SPECviewperf 12 improves professional graphics testing

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GfxS staff

Ability to add API support and customized tests are highlights of the new release. SPEC’s Graphics Performance Characterization group (SPECgpc) ...

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A look at the future of GPUs in vision systems

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Randall Newton

In a new video, Jon Peddie explains how GPU technology and the bi-directional use of massive pixel count will play ...

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Apple upgrades Final Cut Pro X and gets serious about professional DCC

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Kathleen Maher

Game on: Apple upgrades Final Cut Pro X for the new Mac Pro

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Technology historian George Dyson to keynote COFES 2014

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Randall Newton

Annual engineering think-tank conference now in its 15th year. Technology historian George Dyson will give the keynote addresses at COFES 2014: ...

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3D Systems to acquire Xerox research group

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Randall Newton

The $32.5 million deal grew out of a 15-year partnership that gave 3D Systems its ProJet technology.  Why would Xerox ...

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Tech Soft 3D acquires Tetra4D to expand 3D PDF expertise

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Randall Newton

The deal gives Tech Soft 3D direct access to end users of 3D PDF technology. Today Tech Soft 3D announced ...

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ARM acquires Geomerics

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Randall Newton

The lighting expert will become a wholly owned subsidiary, and will continue with a separate market identity. Semiconductor and mobile ...

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Autodesk updates new Maya LT with MEL scripting

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Randall Newton

The tweaked version of Maya is aimed at indie and mobile game developers. The update also includes new support for ...

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Who picks your colors for you?

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Kathleen Maher

As a public service, GfxSpeak provides an update on Pantone's color picks for Spring. We thought you should know.

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Workstations defy the PC decline in third quarter

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GfxS staff

More than 973,000 units shipped in the quarter, approaching a record. Workstation-caliber GPUs were up 19% in the quarter. “If ...