The new lineup of popular M1s promises fresh growth, but iPhones still lead the parade. Apple reported its best March quarter ever, which is to say March is not usually a great quarter for Apple. The company does its best during the holiday season by a long way. That pattern isn't changing, but the March quarter, which is Apple's second quarter in the fiscal year, is up 54% … [Read more...] about Apple maintains momentum on spectacular 2020
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Nvidia unleashes the Titan Xp
Nvidia's most powerful GPU to date is the first that can also be used with a Mac. By Johan Keyter Nvidia this month unveiled the newest addition to its top-tier GPU line-up in the form of the Titan Xp, and when it comes to graphics cards you know we need to look at some nerd stats first. Trouncing last year's 'must-have' enthusiast graphics solution (the Titan X), the … [Read more...] about Nvidia unleashes the Titan Xp
Autodesk reboots vector illustration tool as Graphic
Graphic spans the Apple world using iCloud to move drawings between iOS and Mac. Autodesk has rebooted its iDraw vector drawing tool as Autodesk Graphic, a Mac/iOS-specific vector technical illustration software product. Graphic uses iCloud to create a common environment for moving between working on iPhone, iPad, and Mac version. Autodesk describes Graphic as “a … [Read more...] about Autodesk reboots vector illustration tool as Graphic
AutoCAD Mac update brings feature set closer to Windows
Barely more than half of AutoCAD key features can now be found in the Mac version. Autodesk has updated AutoCAD for Mac and AutoCAD LT for Mac, bringing the Mac versions of the leading drafting software closer to its Windows counterpart. The new features in AutoCAD Mac 2015 means almost half of the features Autodesk considers important are now included, according to its own … [Read more...] about AutoCAD Mac update brings feature set closer to Windows
Bricsys surprises with Mac version
No shipping date has been set. Sales of Linux BricsCAD have been disappointing. CAD vendor Bricsys reveals it is working on a Mac version of its flagship 2D/3D CAD program BricsCAD. An early prototype was shown at its annual developers conference this week. Company representatives stressed the product is in the early stages of development, and will not ship when the … [Read more...] about Bricsys surprises with Mac version
The Foundry releases Mac version of Mari 3D digital paint software
Originally created by Weta Digital for Avatar, Mari is now a popular application for visual effects. The Foundry has released a Mac OS X version of its popular 3D digital painting application Mari. The software is used to paint directly onto 3D models using high-resolution textures and millions of polygons. The application was originally developed at Weta Digital to … [Read more...] about The Foundry releases Mac version of Mari 3D digital paint software
Autodesk introduces Maya LT for indie and mobile game developers
The streamlined version of Maya will be for sale as a perpetual license or by monthly rental. Today, Autodesk releases Maya LT, a subset of the popular 3D modeling and animation software. Maya LT is aimed at the indie and mobile game development community, and continues Autodesk’s plan to bring more affordable tools to the media and entertainment industry. When Autodesk … [Read more...] about Autodesk introduces Maya LT for indie and mobile game developers
New app controls Final Cut Pro X from iPad
An emerging use for iPad as a front-end for Mac-based creative software. When Apple introduced its dramatic X version of Final Cut Pro, the company said it planned to do more with the iPad and to broaden the market for video editing. Pixel Film Studios is offering a product that seems to follow in the path Apple is envisioning for Final Cut Pro. They have created ProCutX, an … [Read more...] about New app controls Final Cut Pro X from iPad
Nvidia launches Quadro K5000 GPU for Mac Pro workstations
Is Nvidia doing more than Apple to keep Mac-using graphics pros happy? Apple Mac Pro users can now get a professional graphics add-in board (AIB) from Nvidia, the Nvidia Quadro K5000 which is based on Nvidia's Kepler architecture. Apple has all but abandoned the workstation space and hasn’t updated its Mac Pro workstations in years. However, Nvidia, which seems to leave no … [Read more...] about Nvidia launches Quadro K5000 GPU for Mac Pro workstations
Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac debuts on the Mac App Store
Free direct modeling software requires Mountain Lion or later operating system. The latest version of Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac is now available for download in the Mac App Store for the first time. This update requires OS X 10.7, “Mountain Lion,” or the new 10.8 “Lion” update. Autodesk Inventor Fusion lets designers freely explore complex shapes and forms, enabling … [Read more...] about Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac debuts on the Mac App Store