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Check out the new features in Maxon's 3D animation and motion graphics software, and register for the beta of the new iPad edition.

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Latest major update to the material authoring software adds new 3D Shape Splatter node, SDF shape creation tools, OpenPBR support.

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Check out the interesting high-performance vegetation modeling toolset for games and VFX. Now available for commercial use.

Friday, April 10th, 2026

Intuitive new AI-powered feature in the Photoshop beta turns cutout 2D objects into 'rotatable 3D images' to speed up composites.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

'GPT moment for graphics' blends trad rendering with generative AI. Read our FAQs on what it means for games, and CG tools that use DLSS.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

First preview of the next major version of the GPU renderer adds a new neural rendering mode, AI Light 2.0 sampling and USD export.

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Updated: 6X Dynamic Multi Frame Generation due in beta this month in the AI tech used to boost frame rates in games and CG software.

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Maxon to partner with Tencent to integrate the HY 3D generative 3D engine into the upcoming Cinema 4D for iPad. Read our FAQs.

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Long-awaited update will let you denoise animation properly with the CPU/GPU denoiser, used in apps like Blender and V-Ray.

Friday, January 30th, 2026

Generate growth animations for forms from corals to crystals with motion designer Gio Gargiulo's neat Houdini toolset, now free in beta.

Friday, January 30th, 2026

New blog post provides more info on the AI-integrated tool for creating marketing visuals - but hasn't ended criticism on social media.

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

See the key specs for the high-end APUs, and what we know about their likely price and performance in CG apps like Blender and V-Ray.

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

New 72GB edition of the RTX PRO 5000 increases memory capacity for GPU rendering and simulation. Check out its specs and street price.

Monday, December 22nd, 2025