Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

Everyone loves Photoshop, but that's not the only game in town. At least, not anymore. If you're serious about building a creative career, it's time to start stepping away from the "big dog." Adobe ...

Adobe has announced that it has agreed to acquire collaborative design platform Figma for $20 billion of cash and stock. The company stated that "the combination of Adobe and Figma will usher in a new ...

Adobe has abandoned its proposed $20 billion acquisition of product design software company Figma, as there was “no clear path to receive necessary regulatory approvals” from UK and EU watchdogs. The ...

Adobe's entrenched ecosystem, product breadth, and user loyalty create a near-monopoly in creative software, making it difficult for competitors to displace its dominance. AI and low-cost design tools ...