Canva acquires next-gen motion graphics tool Cavalry
Motion design app is the 'missing piece' of Canva's Affinity design software, now available free. Read our FAQs on what it means for users.
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
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Foundry acquires AI tools firm Griptape
Read our FAQs on what the buyout of the AI orchestration and generative AI tools firm means for users of Foundry apps like Nuke.
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Autodesk adds Golaem 9.2 to its Media & Entertainment Collection
Maya crowd simulation plugin goes back on sale as part of Autodesk's product bundle for VFX and games work. Check out its new features.
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Chaos acquires architectural AI tools developer EvolveLAB
Chaos adds AI visualization and ideation app Veras to its product line. See what the buyout means for users of both firms' tools.
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to create $3.7 billion firm
Proposed deal will create giant stock asset powerhouse, also encompassing the TurboSquid 3D model library.
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Maxon buys Laubwerk
Laubwerk's 3D plant models are now available to Cinema 4D users with Maxon One subscriptions, but are no longer for sale online.
Monday, January 6th, 2025
Autodesk acquires Golaem
Maya crowd simulation software is no longer on sale, but its core IP will be integrated into 'Autodesk's current product offerings'.
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
Autodesk buys Wonder Studio developer Wonder Dynamics
Maya developer snaps up the startup behind the much-discussed AI-based online VFX platform. Read our FAQs on the buyout.
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
Canva acquires the Affinity tools
New owner pledges to preserve perpetual licenses of pro design tools - and key Adobe alternatives - Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher.
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
Autodesk acquires PIX
Firm plans to connect the on-set production management and collaboration system to its Flow cloud platform.
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
LightWave Digital releases LightWave 2023
Veteran 3D animation software gets its first update in over three years, following a change of owner in April. Check out its new features here.
Thursday, November 30th, 2023
Unity ends services agreement with Wētā FX: 265 staff laid off
Firms to end deal struck in 2021 when Unity acquired Weta Digital's in-house VFX technology and engineering staff.
Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
Luxion buys Digizuite
KeyShot developer aims to provide users with a 'full-service design solution' though its buyout of the digital asset management provider.
Thursday, August 31st, 2023