Intel Corporation reported third-quarter results, setting new records for microprocessor units shipped, EPS, earnings and revenue, which was up 28 percent year-over-year. On a Non-GAAP basis, revenue was $14.3 billion, operating income was $5.1 billion, net income was $3.7 billion and EPS was 69 cents. On a GAAP basis, the company reported third-quarter revenue of $14.2 billion, operating income of $4.8 billion, net income of $3.5 billion and EPS of 65 cents.
The Blender Foundation and online developer community is proud to present Blender 2.60. Most notable in this release is 3D audio, UI translation, improved weight painting and a lot of animation system updates. Key features you can see below. This realese also brings 165 bugs fixes. For Blender 2.6x the UI, Python API and general design specifications will remain on 2.5 compatible level, although there are several 2.5 leftover projects to complete still.
Abvent has announced the launch of Artlantis 4, the latest version of the fastest, stand-alone 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers. Combining the most advanced and efficient tools for rendering photo-realistic 3D projects. Artlantis 4 is designed based on the original concept of the interactive preview window, with user-defined settings that provide immediate visual feedback on changes made to the project. The new and improved rendering engine allows users to generate radiosity images in real-time directly within the 3D preview window, providing an accurate representation of the final rendering in real-time, while saving the end user valuable time as changes are made to the project.
Sony Creative Software has released what it claims to be the first Windows-based OpenCL nonlinear editor. Vegas Pro 11 supports GPU-accelerated video processing and rendering through the OpenCL API. According to Sony’s benchmark figures, playback and rendering are now two to four times faster than in Vegas Pro 10 when running on a range of common GPUs. Other new features include NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ support for single-display 3D computers such as the VAIO® F Series 3D laptops and L Series 3D desktops, an enhanced video stabilizer tool, and new software tools for creating animated titles.
To celebrate the release of the latest edition of SpeedTree, 3D World has teamed up with developer IDV to give away five copies of the new Studio edition of its software. To enter, simply fill in the online entry form at Future Competitions, the official competitions website for 3D World and other Future Publishing titles. The five lucky winners will be chosen at random after the closing date of 12 January 2012. SpeedTree Studio is one of the fastest and easiest tree generators. It allows creating trees and plants very easy.
