Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update

Figma's update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plug-ins for various ...

Annecy Winner Upamanyu Bhattacharyya’s ‘Heirloom’ Closes French Co-Production With Condor Films, Lands CNC Grant (EXCLUSIVE)

Upamanyu Bhattacharyya's debut feature 'Heirloom' secures French co-production with Condor Films and the CNC's Aide aux ...
makeuseof

I taught Claude 3D design, now it prints real-world parts

Yadullah Abidi is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Delhi and holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. With over a decade of experience ...
Scientific American

The next quantum revolution may require a helium ‘gold rush’ on the moon

Since time immemorial, humans gazing up at the moon have asked grand questions. Where did it come from? Why does it wax and wane? Is it made of cheese? We now have responses to most of these (“a giant ...
InfoWorld

The best new features in Python 3.15

Highlights of Python 3.15, now available in beta, include lazy imports, faster JITs, better error messages, and smarter profiling. The first full beta of Python 3.15 ...
Cartoon Brew

Anthropic Expands Claude Into Animation Pipelines With Blender, Autodesk, Adobe

Anthropic is positioning its Claude AI as a tool for creative production, with a new set of features designed to support animation and design workflows alongside established software pipelines in some ...
GitHub

Vector Animations With Python.md

It was generated using a special animation language called Processing (here is Dave's code). While it seems powerful, Processing it is not very elegant in my opinion ; this post shows how to do ...
techtimes

Best Blender Alternatives for 3D Animation, Modeling, and Rendering in 2026

Blender is shaping modern creative pipelines as 3D animation software becomes faster and more specialized. In 2026, many tools deliver stronger viewport performance optimization, handling massive ...
Publishers Weekly

HarperCollins Partners with ‘AI-Powered’ Animation House Toonstar

HarperCollins has announced a multi-year partnership with Toonstar, an “AI-powered” animation studio, to adapt a slate of the publisher’s titles into original YouTube series. The first project planned ...
9to5google

Gemini app now lets you create 3-minute songs with Lyria 3 Pro

Last month, the Gemini app gained the ability to produce 30-second tracks with Lyria 3. Google today announced Lyria 3 Pro with support for songs that are up to 3 minutes long. Besides longer tracks, ...
Yahoo! Sports

Luke Kennard relishes creating ‘the blender’ for Lakers

SAN FRANCISCO — After a game in which the Lakers’ three best players (Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves) all had strong performances, the team’s newest addition received the first name drop ...
The New York Times

Some Readers Thought Those Little Olympians Were A.I. Here’s How We Made Them.

The Times’s tiny animated athletes flip, spin and soar through the air just like their real-life counterparts. By Alice FangMatt RubyWilson Andrews and Eden Weingart Alice, Matt, Wilson and Eden are ...