AI-generated open-source tools challenge Adobe as Google develops new TV hardware

A developer has utilized Anthropic’s Claude Opus 3.5 model to create a suite of free, open-source alternatives to Adobe’s software products. Using the Rust programming language, the developer, Brandon Thomas (known online as ‘ai_art_is_art’), has developed tools such as Photocraft to mimic Photoshop, Vectorcraft for Illustrator, and Filmcraft for Premiere. Other tools in the suite include Lightcraft, Effectcraft, Designcraft, and Printcraft, targeting Lightroom, After Effects, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro respectively.

Separately, leaks suggest Google is developing a new generation of its Google TV Streamer. The upcoming hardware may feature built-in microphones on the device itself, allowing for ‘Hey Google’ voice commands without the need for a remote control. This move aligns with Google’s focus on ambient computing, aiming to integrate the television more deeply into the smart home ecosystem.