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Adobe CS6 Released on AIR?

Published on August 8, 2010 By Jori Curry

Adobe AIR allows developers to build web applications without a browser. Why is this important? AIR apps are a combination of a web and desktop applications allows users to run web applications on any desktop whether it’s Windows, Mac, or Linux.

Adobe AIR utilizes HTML and Flash to give the user a consistent experience that feels [...]

Adobe CS5 Free Shipping Ends May 31st

Published on May 17, 2010 By Jori Curry

Adobe offering free shipping on CS5, and a great chart to compare pricing.

The battle behind the screens – Flash vs. Silverlight

Published on January 25, 2010 By Blog

It’s definitely a war–it’s just that it’s a Cold War.
Since Microsoft released Silverlight, (and by the way, watch what happens when you surf over there) their answer to Adobe Flash, in 2007, there’s been a (sort of) silent war going on behind the two software giants about who gets to play your movies.
When you go [...]

What do you get for the phone who has everything?

Published on January 5, 2010 By Blog

What to do next with the coolest phone Ever?
So ok–it’s going to be a while until we get Flash for the iPhone, but I think we can all agree that it’s still pretty cool. The question is: now that you can do almost everything on the iPhone, like getting GPS Driving directions, reading e-books with [...]

Adobe Labs: Keep Updated on Adobe New Technologies like Pixel Bender

Published on May 12, 2009 By admin

Adobe Labs offers access to Pixel Bender, a new way to create real-time effects.

Facebook and Adobe Partner with Flash

Published on May 6, 2009 By admin

Adobe and Facebook partner to enable easier Flash integration.

Flash for the iPhone?

Published on April 7, 2009 By admin

Rumors of Adobe Flash for the iPhone announcement June, 2009.

Adobe Buzzword: Putting the Squeeze on Google and Microsoft

Published on March 23, 2009 By admin

 
- By Jori Curry 
Leave it to Adobe to be the dark horse when it comes to online document creation. Built in Flex,  Buzzword creates stunning documents both online and offline. While Google Docs may be adequate for those creating simple documents, Adobe Buzzword puts an unparalleled emphasis on graphics–and even allows for real-time text wrapping [...]

Reliance on the Digital World: Voice Recognition Software

Published on September 14, 2008 By admin

To be honest with you, there were days that I want to go back to a rotary phone and a typewriter. Things seemed so much more straightforward then. That is, until I broke my finger. REALLY broke my finger, to where my neighbor came over to assist and SHE nearly passed out. I wish I [...]

Freelancer Fiesta!

Published on July 14, 2008 By admin

Join us for a freelancer extravaganza on July 21st! Ascend Training and the Chicago Area Adobe User group will enable freelancers and those looking for talent to come together and share their samples and upcoming projects. Ascend has served the Chicago creative community for 10 years, and The Chicago Area Adobe User Group is the [...]