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Adobe business and news from across the web.- Exertis Ztorm joins forces with enCaps to offer publishers a single solution to manage their entire games distribution ecosystemExertis Ztorm and enCaps have partnered to provide publishers with a unified solution for managing their entire game distribution ecosystem. This integration allows publishers to handle both direct and indirect reseller channels through enCaps' Point Nexus platform and Exertis Ztorm's managed services, offering enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency in the expanding digital games market.
Capcom Draws Hard Line on AI: No Generated Art, Yes to Dev ToolsCapcom has announced a strict policy against using AI-generated assets in its games, while still embracing AI technology for development efficiency. This decision aims to preserve the company's distinct artistic vision and human creativity. The policy takes effect immediately and may influence industry standards as other major publishers face similar pressures regarding AI adoption.- Apple acquires popular video editing software company MotionVFXApple has acquired MotionVFX, a company known for providing plugins, templates, and visual effects for video editing software. The acquisition is expected to lead to improvements and native integration within Apple's own video editing applications like Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion. Details regarding the acquisition price and the future of MotionVFX's support for competing products remain undisclosed.
- Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammersA coalition of major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, has signed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to combat online fraud. The agreement outlines measures such as enhanced fraud detection tools, new user security features, and improved verification processes. The coalition also plans to advocate for scam prevention to be declared a national priority by governments.
- Evening Legal BriefsSeveral legal developments are impacting the gaming and tech industries. The FBI is investigating suspicious games on Steam, a fighting game professional detained by ICE has been released on bond, and Adobe has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit.
- Adobe agrees to pay settlement for making its subscriptions hard to cancelAdobe has agreed to a $75 million settlement with the US government to resolve a lawsuit alleging deceptive subscription practices. The company was accused of making it difficult to cancel subscriptions and obscuring early termination fees. Adobe denies wrongdoing but will provide free services and pay the settlement amount, while also stating it has streamlined its subscription processes.
- Evening Tech BitsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 shows a 12% gaming performance increase on Ubuntu 26.04 due to optimizations with Gnome 50, according to Tom's Hardware. Additionally, HP is introducing new incentives to discourage the blocking of third-party ink in its printers, as reported by Ars Technica.
- Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen plans to step down after 18 yearsAdobe CEO Shantanu Narayen announced his plans to step down after 18 years leading the company, during which he transitioned Adobe to a software-as-a-service model. Narayen will remain on the board as chair after his successor is named. He reflected on the company's growth and the future impact of artificial intelligence on creativity.
86% of Creators Use AI, 85% of Gamers Hate It. Here's What That Means for You (2026)A significant paradox exists in the gaming content landscape: 86% of creators utilize AI tools, while 85% of gamers express negative sentiments towards AI-generated content. This disparity impacts content consumption, with AI search results drastically reducing click-through rates for traditional content. While AI moderation is seen as a clear success in combating toxicity, creators are advised to use AI for backend tasks and maintain human authenticity to succeed.- Evening Tech BitsIntel Chairman Frank Yeary has retired, and Craig Barrat will assume the role of new chairman of the Board of Directors. The article also briefly mentions an update to Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.