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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Adobe Faces Canva Competition, Expands Firefly AI Tools to Mobile Devices
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) ranks among the best FAANG stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Citizens JMP analyst firm reaffirmed its Market Perform rating on Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) on June 23 as the software behemoth deals with renewed competition in the market. The rating followed the announcement by privately held rival Canva that it will acquire MagicBrief, an AI-powered ad platform that assists marketers in comprehending and reacting to high-performing content forms and strategies. Copyright: photogearch / 123RF Stock Photo MagicBrief attracted Canva's attention after completing a $1.3 million pre-seed fundraising round in July 2023, which was headed by Blackbird Ventures. Although the acquisition price has not been formally disclosed, Citizens JMP's report indicates that Canva spent about $10 million for MagicBrief. On the other hand, Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) has also advanced in terms of both its financial outlook and product offerings. Notably, the company extended its AI-assisted content creation platform to mobile devices with the release of Firefly for iOS and Android. Features like text-to-image and text-to-video are included in this new software, which also integrates many third-party AI models. The company further reported that Firefly has seen a 30% rise in traffic quarter-over-quarter. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) is a world leader in software creation, known for its cutting-edge digital media solutions. Its major products, including Photoshop and Acrobat are essential tools for creative sectors and organizations across the globe. While we acknowledge the potential of ADBE as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. Read More: and Disclosure: None. Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Inicia sesión para acceder a tu portafolio Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Canva integrates Google's Veo 3 for AI video clip generation with sound
Canva has rolled out a powerful new feature—Create a Video Clip—allowing users to generate 8-second video clips with sound using Google's Veo 3, the latest and most advanced AI video generation model. Announced on Thursday, the feature is available via the Canva homepage and is currently accessible to Canva Pro, Teams, Enterprise, and Nonprofit users. For now, usage is limited to five AI-generated videos per month. Danny Wu, Head of AI Products at Canva, shared, 'We're among the first to integrate Google's Veo 3 video model just weeks after its release. Now, millions of Canva users can create dynamic, high-quality video teasers with realistic visuals, synchronized audio, and polished motion.' How to Use Canva's 'Create a Video Clip' Feature: Visit the Canva homepage and go to Canva AI Click Create a Video Clip Enter a prompt describing your desired video The AI generates the video in Canva's Video Editor, where you can further customize it using tools like Brand Kit, music overlays, and text. Once edited, the video can be adapted into other formats like social posts, presentations, or marketing assets. To ensure safe and ethical use, all content is moderated by Canva Shield, a protective layer that filters harmful inputs and outputs. This launch follows Canva's recent AI-focused moves, including the acquisition of Leonardo AI, and the soon-to-be-acquired MagicBrief, an AI-powered creative intelligence platform. Earlier this year, Canva also introduced its Visual Suite 2.0, featuring new AI tools like a voice-enabled assistant, AI-powered spreadsheet builder, and coding assistant. According to the company, Magic Studio and Canva AI tools have now been used over 18 billion times.
Economic Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Canva integrates Google's Veo 3 to enable video clips with sound
Canva has launched a new 'Create a Video Clip' feature backed by Google's Veo 3 video generation model. In an announcement on its website, the company said users can now create eight-second video clips with sound using text or voice prompts. This feature is available to users on paid plans (Pro, Teams, and Enterprise), as well as Canva for nonprofit users. It is also accessible to paid subscribers of a generative AI startup acquired by Canva in 2024. As of now, users are limited to generating five videos per month, but the company has stated that access will be gradually expanded over time. Veo 3 was released by Google last month at the I/O 2025 developer conference, as an upgrade to its predecessor, Veo 2. While Veo 2 could generate visuals, it lacked sound. Veo 3, on the other hand, can synchronise lip movements with dialogue, simulate real-world physics, and interpret complex commands. How to use the feature To get started, users can go to Canva AI from the homepage or sidebar and select the 'Create a Video Clip' option. Then, they need to enter a prompt that details what is needed in the video. Thereafter, a video is generated. If further refinement or fine-tuning is needed, Canva's video editor can customize the clip as required. MagicBrief acquisition In addition to this feature, Canva also revealed plans to acquire MagicBrief, an Australian creative intelligence startup founded in 2022.'Their AI-powered platform makes it easier for marketers to unlock, understand, and respond to the content strategies, formats, and messages that perform best,' the company said.
West Australian
18-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Tech unicorn Canva picks up Sydney startup MagicBrief
Perth-founded tech unicorn Canva is buying an Australian AI-powered creative intelligence startup as it pushes deeper into the enterprise and marketing sector. Canva said the acquisition of Sydney-based MagicBrief would build out its Visual Suite offering for marketing and creative teams. MagicBrief was founded in 2022. Its creative analytics and research platform uses AI to help marketers better understand and respond to their advertising content strategies, formats, and messages that perform best with audiences. The tools are already being used by thousands of global brands, marketers and agencies to analyse and inform creative development and have to date analysed more than $6 billion in ad spending. The purchase price was not disclosed. Canva co-founder Cliff Obrecht said the deal marked a major expansion of the company — which bills itself as 'the world's only all-in-one visual communication platform' — and introduces a 'powerful' new layer of creative intelligence to its recently upgraded Visual Suite. 'We've spent the last decade empowering millions of teams to create impactful and engaging visual content,' Mr Obrecht said. 'Now, with MagicBrief joining Canva, we're entering the next frontier by powering the entire content and marketing workflow, from ideation and creation to deployment, measurement, and now analysis and optimisation. 'In today's visual economy, winning brands are those that know exactly what creative works, where it works, and why. By combining MagicBrief's AI-powered insights with Canva's Visual Suite, we're giving every team the tools to not just create great content, but drive stronger results.' George Howes, co-founder and chief executive of MagicBrief, said the startup would continue to operate independently while its technology and team integrate into Canva. 'We started MagicBrief to give creative teams smarter tools to move faster and make better work,' Mr Howes said. 'Joining Canva takes that vision to the next level — helping us reach more marketers and turn great ideas into high performing creative.' Canva was launched from a Dianella loungeroom in 2013 by Mr Obrecht and now wife Melanie Perkins, who met while she was studying at the University of Western Australia. Now based in Sydney, the private company which has been backed by some of the world top tech investors, has enjoyed exponential growth to more than 240 million monthly users across 190 countries, with annualised revenue of $US3 billion ($4.6b). The company is now reportedly worth almost $49b — putting it ahead of the market capitalisation of big names such as Rio Tinto, Fortescue, Woolworths and Coles. But its founders has remained tight-lipped on a time frame for long-running rumours of a float in the US. A listing would likely bring in fresh capital that could be used for product development and further acquisitions. Mr Obrecht and Ms Perkins were recently placed sixth on the Australian Financial Review's annual list of Australia's richest people, with an estimated combine et worth of $14.1b.
AU Financial Review
17-06-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Canva's IPO has been discussed for 10 years. What if it never happens?
Give Canva points for consistency – another acquisition, another set of impressive growth numbers, more gentle pushback on the idea that an initial public offering is around the corner. Canva's founders, Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht and Cameron Adams, have been deflecting speculation about a company float for a decade now. Adams was at it again after announcing the tech giant would buy AI marketing tool Magic Brief for an undisclosed amount, telling The Australian Financial Review that while Canva has long been IPO ready, it's no closer to pressing the button on what would be a seismic event for Australia's venture capital sector.
