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Adobe, Canva, Figma tools in Claude: Anthropic lets users edit photos, PDFs and designs without switching apps
Anthropic has upgraded its AI assistant Claude, allowing users to edit photos and work on PDFs directly within applications. Users can now interact with tools like Adobe and Canva without switching between different windows. Claude can make direct changes in applications as users monitor the edits in real-time. Additional integrations with apps such as Figma and Shopify are also under development.
Canva laid her off during maternity leave, but she is not walking away empty-handed: Pune woman reveals benefits included in severance package
A Pune woman who was laid off by Canva while on maternity leave has shared details of the company's severance package. Shraddha Khule, who joined the design platform in 2023, said employees can retain their MacBooks and receive a one-year LinkedIn Premium subscription, career coaching, interview preparation and access to an alumni talent directory. She also recalled how Canva supported her during maternity leave.
Tesla Cybertruck discontinued: Elon Musk suffers big setback after spending $446 million backing Republicans who lost in midterm
Cybertruck cancelled: Tech billionaire Elon Musk is facing new business challenges as Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production. After spending at least $446 million backing Republicans in the 2026 elections, Musk saw Democrats make major gains. House Democrats have also called for investigations into his work at DOGE and promised to scrutinize federal funding for his companies.
US Pilot waited 11 years to draw giant GTA 6 artwork in sky for 8 hours; his sky art goes viral. Who's the man behind it?
In a stunning display of aerial artistry, pilot Benjamin McDaniel, dubbed The Pilot Picasso, spent over eight hours crafting a grand sky drawing in Arkansas, influenced by the popular video game Grand Theft Auto VI. His meticulous flight path featured iconic elements such as the game's logo, lush palm trees, and a helicopter, showcasing his skill and dedication to safety.
Canva layoffs 2026: CEO Melanie Perkins plans to give away 80% of her billion-dollar fortune as company announces 22% job reductions
Canva CEO: Canva CEO Melanie Perkins has drawn attention amid the company's decision to cut 1,271 jobs, affecting 22% of its workforce. Perkins has also pledged to donate more than 80% of her wealth to charity. The billionaire co-founder, who built Canva from a small start-up into a $42 billion company, signed The Giving Pledge with her husband Cliff Obrecht in 2021.
Is Pete Hegseth getting fired? Impeachment threat grows as Republicans question his Iran war strategy
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing pressure amid reports that Donald Trump had considered replacing him, although the president has since publicly backed him. Meanwhile, a possible impeachment vote in the House of Representatives could take place as early as next week, with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie pushing for action over allegations that Hegseth exceeded his constitutional authority.
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Canva layoffs: CEO Melanie Perkins calls job cuts ‘hardest moment’ in company's history, says ‘deeply sorry’. Read full letter
Canva Group, recognized as a prominent Australian graphic design platform, is set to undergo significant changes with a restructuring plan that impacts its workforce. The company has announced the elimination of 1,271 jobs, representing about 22% of its total employees. After a decade of steady growth, this move aims to optimize operations.
Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah see Q2 profits surge
New-age companies Nykaa, Lenskart, and PhysicsWallah reported strong numbers for the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Canva layoffs: Employee's ‘four-year journey came to an unexpected end’ after job loss and shares an emotional post after layoff
Monica Gonzalez Castro, a former Operations Business Partner at Canva, was among the 1,200-plus employees affected by layoffs. Sharing an emotional LinkedIn post, she reflected on her four-year journey, thanked her colleagues and mentors, and described the experience as deeply rewarding. She also announced that she is looking for her next professional opportunity.
Canva layoffs: Top manager feels ‘deja vu’, urges colleagues to ‘to be kind’ after 1,271 job cuts
Canva employee Artemi Ollin says the company's decision to cut 1,271 jobs feels like “déjà vu” after he experienced layoffs at Google. In a LinkedIn post, he urged affected colleagues to prioritise their wellbeing and encouraged remaining employees to offer support through referrals, recommendations or simply a kind word. Canva is restructuring after growth slowed.
Doctors in 2005 gave a Colorado woman weeks to live; she fought back, and in 2015, she built a free art programme for cancer patients
Being diagnosed with cancer is life-changing. The devastation can destroy the self-esteem of many. However, for one woman in Colorado, this diagnosis did not end her zest for life but gave her the initiative to launch a programme to help fellow cancer survivors with art.
Meet Ace-Liam Ankrah, a Ghana toddler who has set the record as the world’s youngest male artist
Ghanaian toddler Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest male artist. His journey started accidentally at six months old when he encountered his mother Chantelle Kukua Eghan’s acrylic paints while she was working. His first artwork, “The Crawl,” emerged as he spread paint on a canvas. Encouraged by his mother, Ace-Liam continued painting and later held an exhibition at Accra’s Museum of Science and Technology, where nine of 10 displayed works were sold.
In 1989, a Philadelphia shopper paid $4 for an old painting. Hidden behind its canvas was a Declaration of Independence copy that later sold for $2.42 million
In 1989, an anonymous collector from Adamstown, Pennsylvania, paid $4 for an old painting at a local flea market, largely attracted by its intricate frame. When he later removed the painting from the frame, it unexpectedly came apart, disclosing a folded sheet of paper behind the canvas.
North Carolina woman paid just $9.99 for a thrift store painting for its canvas, not its art. Then a by-chance Google revealed it was a rare lya Bolotowsky
An unexpected art discovery has reshaped North Carolina artist Beth Feeback's fortunes. When purchasing a painting at Goodwill, she had no idea it was Ilya Bolotowsky's famed 'Vertical Diamond.' The artwork was later auctioned at Sotheby’s for an impressive sum exceeding $27,000. With her windfall, Feeback intends to fund renovations and tackle her debts, reminding us that invaluable art often lurks in the most unassuming places.
Ecommerce's festive push; Vertex's AI bets
Happy Wednesday! Ahead of the festive sales, ecommerce giants are building out their supply chains. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees' intelligence roles
In a statement, the FBI said it was aware of "a cyber-criminal enterprise group claiming a compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and alleged impact to FBI employee personally identifiable information." The bureau said the cause of the breach was still undetermined, but that it was "actively and aggressively investigating the matter."
In 2024, a Hamptons shopper paid $50 for a barn-sale painting. Experts identified it as Emily Carr’s 1912 artwork, which later sold for $290,000 at auction
A painting bought for just $50 at a Hamptons barn sale has been identified as Emily Carr’s 1912 work Masset, Q.C.I. The artwork was later authenticated by experts and sold for C$290,000 at a Toronto auction, above its presale estimate. Including buyer fees, the final price reached C$349,250 in total.
New BGMI redeem codes are here: 50 codes released to unlock the Meadows Backpack; check full list, expiry date, redemption limits and how to claim
BGMI redeem codes: BGMI has released 50 new redeem codes for September 19, allowing players to claim the limited-time Meadows Backpack reward. The codes are valid until September 25 and have limited redemption capacity. Successfully redeemed rewards are sent to players' in-game mail and must be claimed within 30 days. The latest drop comes alongside BGMI's 4.6 Update, which features new game modes.
Canva not working? Here are free alternate tools for image, graphic and video editing
Canva users facing technical glitches today have several powerful alternatives to keep their creative projects moving. From Adobe Express and Microsoft Designer for quick graphics to Photopea and GIMP for advanced photo editing, and CapCut or DaVinci Resolve for video, there's a tool for every need. Figma and Google Slides also offer robust options for presentations and documents, ensuring your work doesn't halt during Canva's downtime.
Canva Down Today: Hundreds of users report problems. Here's why you may be facing error while uploading images
Popular design platform Canva experienced significant disruptions on July 2, leaving many users unable to upload images or load projects. Complaints flooded in throughout the day as the service faced multiple issues. While Canva's engineering team worked to implement fixes, some users in Australia and New Zealand might still notice slower performance. The platform has since marked the main incident as resolved.
Canvas Hack: Why are students grateful and happy as massive outage leaves universities across US stranded
Major US universities, including Harvard and Stanford, experienced a Canvas platform outage on May 7, 2026, following a cyberattack claimed by ShinyHunters. The group demanded a settlement to prevent the release of stolen student data, including personal information and private messages. Many students faced study disruptions due to the widespread outage.
‘Pay or Leak’: How ShinyHunters hacked into Instructure’s Canvas platform leaving universities across US clueless
A major cyber attack by ShinyHunters has crippled Instructure Canvas, the learning platform used by several universities including Harvard and Stanford. Thousands of students and institutions are affected across the United States. The hackers claim to have stolen personal data and private messages. They are demanding payment to prevent a massive data leak.
Cloudflare down again: Outage hits multiple apps, company says issue fixed
Cloudflare experienced a global outage affecting popular websites like Canva and Downdetector, prompting widespread user complaints on social media platform X. This marks the second major disruption in a month, following a November outage that impacted services including Spotify and ChatGPT.
Canva begins employee stock sale at $42 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports
Canva has launched an employee stock sale at a $42 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg.
Canva begins share sale at $42 billion valuation in road to IPO
Australian design software startup Canva has launched an employee stock sale. The company's valuation is now at $42 billion. This marks a significant increase. Investors like Fidelity and JPMorgan are participating. Canva is focusing on artificial intelligence. It aims to boost revenue and prepare for a potential IPO. Canva is competing with Adobe and Figma in the design space.
Canva hit by second outage in a month; users report issues with website, app
Canva Down: According to Downdetector, the website which tracks outages, Canva users logged over 500 reports as of 5.30 PM. Most users were unable to access the website, while some reported inactivity on the app. Some also reported server connection problems.
India big market for Canva; looking to build local team there: CEO Melanie Perkins
India is the fifth largest market for Canva, which is bullish on the country's burgeoning creator economy, having doubled its growth between 2023 and 2022. Canva’s latest offering can help businesses create company-wide design templates for their brands, keep their intellectual property (IP) safe, and provide greater control over their visual products.
Spotify tests music discovery feed like TikTok
It is testing a new experience for Spotify users (across the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada) where they can find new music and check out Canvas loops in a personalised feed that lives on the home screen of the mobile app.
Software firm Canva valued at $15 billion after raising $71 million
Canva offers an online design and publishing tool with templates for presentations, social media graphics and posters, among others.
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