Autodesk Fusion 360 now available via Apple App Store

Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud-based tool that combines 3D industrial and mechanical design, collaboration and machining in a single platform. It allows users to create products that have both form and function prepared for fabrication, the company states.

Since the program is cloud-based, users can access designs at anytime, anywhere. Data can also be viewed with tablets or mobile devices through the free version of the application.

Robert “Buzz” Kross, senior vice president at Autodesk, said the fundamental methods of design and manufacturing had been experiencing radical disruption. The company started from scratch and co-created Fusion 360 with the product-design community to reimagine 3D CAD and CAM.

“Our global community loves the Mac, and now they have a faster path to getting started with Fusion 360 on the Mac,” said Kross.

Autodesk Fusion 360 for Mac is available now in English for US$39.99 (Bt1,300) per month, or $299.99 per year.

 

Ericsson in CNN tie-up for exclusive marketing campaign

CNN Interna-tional is the exclusive global media platform selected by Ericsson for an integrated advertising campaign promoting the company as a leader in information and communications technology.

Since September 18, the main focus of Ericsson’s activity with CNN is association with “Tomorrow Transformed”, a new strand of programming about innovation in society and business enabled by technology.

“Tomorrow Transformed” will complement CNN’s business programming by covering the impact of connectivity for businesses across a range of areas such as transportation, media, finance and energy.

The segments will also air on CNN US to deliver a global audience. A 30-minute programming special highlighting the most innovative stories from the series will air next year.

In addition, a number of bespoke 30” spot adverts produced for Ericsson will air across CNN International, and a “Tomorrow Transformed” microsite on CNN.com will have exclusive Ericsson advertising banners. (http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/tomorrow-transformed)

 

Seagate ships its 10 millionth solid-state hybrid drive

Seagate Technology announced that it has shipped its 10 millionth solid-state hybrid hard drive (SSHD). 

Seagate pioneered the world’s first SSHD and has experienced rising demand over the last two years for these solutions that offer the speed of SSDs combined with the industry’s highest storage capacities.

Seagate’s vice president of global marketing, Scott Horn, said the company is seeing growing demand for its SSHDs from the world’s leading PC manufacturers. 

“Hybrid technology is proving the ultimate combination of high-performance and capacity needs with the price point that’s right for both budget constrained IT organisations and consumers,” he added.

Dave Reinsel, IDC group vice president for storage and semiconductors, said that SSHD continued to be an economical alternative to pure SSDs for PC users seeking to improve PC-system responsiveness. 

This dynamic is being translated into an industry growth rate exceeding 400 per cent from Seagate’s fiscal year 2013 to fiscal year 2014.

 

Viber lets Despicable Me’s Minions do the talking

Viber has been taken over by Despicable Me! The leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls has teamed up with Universal Partnerships & Licensing to create an exclusive Despicable Me Sticker Pack based on the Minions and characters from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s phenomenally successful Despicable Me franchise.

Available in the Viber Sticker Store today, the pack features Gru, his adorable girls and the dynamic Minions. There is a sticker for every mood and every type of message, so users have the opportunity to express themselves with the help of their favourite characters from the film series.

“Viber users love to communicate with one another in fun, creative ways,” said Mark Hardy, Viber’s CMO. “To maintain this spirit of originality, we’re always on the lookout for cool new characters to add to our collection, and we’re thrilled to welcome the Despicable Me franchise to the Viber family.”

   The Despicable Me Sticker Pack is available to download now from Viber for Bt65.