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Gizmodo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Adobe Acrobat Is the Only PDF Tool You Need for Desktop, Mobile, and Web, Perfect for Back-to-School
The PDF is as close to a universally used online file format as there is, which makes it the go-to format for creating and sharing important documents and gathering digital signatures. PDFs are also the easiest and most accessible format for creating flyers, brochures, and other useful documents. That's why when you find the best program that gives you the most control over the PDF, it's a program you'll use almost every day. Adobe Acrobat is synonymous with PDFs, because it's the most robust PDF solution available, and one you can use from anywhere because it's available on your desktop as an app, on the web, and on your mobile device. There are subscription plans available for Acrobat to suit every need and fit every budget, and regardless of which one you choose, Acrobat will become one of your most used and most valuable resources. See at Adobe An Adobe Acrobat plan is more like a full tool chest than a simple app or program. A subscription includes the Acrobat desktop app for PC or Mac, Acrobat online tools, Acrobat Reader mobile app for iOS, Android, or Windows Phone, and the Adobe Scan app for iOS or Android. With this full suite you can read, edit, print, sign, and share PDFs from anywhere at any time on any device. There is a free limited version of Acrobat that you can download at any time, but it doesn't have any of the editing features you'll need either to work on your own documents or to do markups and other edits on PDFs sent to you for review or for your signature. The subscriber versions of Acrobat are Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Pro. Both allow you to edit text and images in a PDF, reorder and delete pages, convert and export PDF files into other formats, sign documents and request signatures, make comments on documents, manage filed across all of your devices, and much more. Acrobat Pro adds advanced features like permanently redacting sensitive visible information, adding audio, video, and other interactive elements to a PDF, turning scanned paper documents into editable and searchable PDFs, and more. Subscriber plans to Adobe Acrobat are available for individuals, teams, and a special pricing level for students and teachers. Monthly paid annual plans start at just $12.99 per month for Acrobat Standard and $19.99 for Pro, and annual prepaid and monthly cancel-anytime plans are also available. You can add Acrobat AI Assistant to any version for an additional $4.99 per month. Try to recall the last time you went through a week without receiving or sending a single PDF — they've become an integral part of our everyday life as more and more companies and services go paperless. You need the most robust set of PDF tools you can find to stay on top of them. Adobe Acrobat's plans are tailor made for everyone from casual users to design pros — check them out now. See at Adobe
Canada News.Net
12 hours ago
- Business
- Canada News.Net
Online shopping soars on deep summer deals, Adobe reports
WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. shoppers rushed to cash in on early back-to-school bargains this past week, driving a massive US$24.1 billion in online spending from July 8 to 11 — a surge that exceeded industry forecasts and cemented July as a new retail high point. The shopping period, often referred to as "Black Friday in Summer," featured major deal events, including Amazon Prime Day and other promotions across large retailers. According to Adobe Analytics, online sales grew by 30.3 percent, outpacing its original projection of 28.4 percent. In comparison, online retail sales during the same stretch last year totalled $14.2 billion, an 11 percent annual increase. "Prime Day has now clearly become a 'back-to-school' shopping moment," Adobe said, with consumers eager to snap up essentials early — and at steep discounts. Multiple major retailers extended their sales events and widened discount categories, luring shoppers to spend on higher-ticket items they might otherwise avoid. Amazon, for instance, doubled its usual 48-hour Prime Day window to 96 hours, offering aggressive markdowns on everything from electronics to clothing. Adobe said discounts across U.S. retailers ranged from 11 percent to 24 percent, slightly higher than previous forecasts. Apparel saw the steepest cuts at 24 percent, up from 20 percent last year, while electronics held steady at 23 percent. Mobile devices accounted for 53.2 percent of online purchases, surpassing Adobe's forecast of 52.5 percent. This indicates growing consumer comfort with shopping on the go. The surge comes amid economic uncertainty, with rising trade tensions and tariff deadlines under the Trump administration pushing both consumers and businesses to act early on significant purchases.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Adobe Raises 2025 Earnings View: Is It on Track to Deliver Results?
Adobe's ADBE focus on infusing AI into its products is boosting prospects. The company raised its full-year earnings guidance to $20.50-$20.70 per share from $20.20-$20.50, following impressive second-quarter fiscal 2025 results. This upgraded outlook implies nearly 12% year-over-year company's optimism is driven by momentum across its Digital Media and Digital Experience segments. The continued adoption of AI-powered tools, such as Firefly, Acrobat AI Assistant, and GenStudio, is enhancing product value, driving deeper user engagement, and expanding Adobe's recurring revenue base, resulting in a 12% year-over-year increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in the fiscal second confidence is driven by strong financial discipline. The company generated $2.19 billion in operating cash flow and reported $19.69 billion in remaining performance obligations, with 67% expected to be recognized within a year. These metrics provide a strong foundation to continue investing in innovation while supporting disciplined execution, deepening AI adoption and reliable recurring revenue base position the company well to achieve or even beat its 2025 earnings goal. Autodesk's ADSK core strength lies in its specialized 3D design tools like AutoCAD and Maya, serving the architecture, engineering and manufacturing sectors. Autodesk's robust cloud-based platforms, including BIM 360 and Fusion Lifecycle, support strong subscription growth. With rising demand for CAD and AEC solutions, Autodesk is well-positioned for sustained revenue expansion, though its premium pricing limits mass-market appeal compared to Adobe's broader, more accessible creative MSFT competitive edge over Adobe lies in its dominance across cloud infrastructure and AI-powered productivity tools. With Azure's rapid expansion and the growing adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft offers deeper enterprise integration and workflow automation. While Adobe leads in creative software, Microsoft's broader ecosystem, AI leadership and diversified revenue base position it as a more comprehensive platform for enterprise digital transformation. Adobe shares have lost 18.2% year to date, while the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector has returned 7.5% and the Computer-Software industry has risen 16.8%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Adobe stock is currently trading at a forward 12-month Price/Sales of 6.19X compared with the Computer and Technology sector's 6.6X. Adobe has a Value Score of C. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADBE's earnings is pegged at $20.63 per share for fiscal 2025, reflecting year-over-year growth of 12%. The consensus mark for earnings estimates for fiscal 2025 has been revised upward by 1.3% over the past 30 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Adobe currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Adobe Inc. (ADBE) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Techday NZ
a day ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Sage appoints Damon Scarr to lead APAC expansion & drive growth
Sage has appointed Damon Scarr as its new General Manager for Asia Pacific (APAC) as the company seeks to increase its presence and support growth across the region. Scarr, who will be based in Sydney, joins Sage from Adobe where he played a key role in driving growth throughout the APAC region. He succeeds Tom Gough, who is returning to the United Kingdom. With a professional background encompassing senior commercial leadership roles in technology, digital media, and software, Scarr brings significant regional expertise to the role. He will be responsible for leading Sage's go-to-market teams across APAC, working closely with business units such as marketing, customer service, finance, and people operations to support business expansion. Pieter Bensch, Executive Vice President for Sage UKIA, commented on the appointment and Scarr's credentials. "I am delighted to welcome Damon to the Sage leadership team. His impressive track record and extensive knowledge of the APAC region will be invaluable as we continue to expand and evolve our presence in these dynamic markets. Damon's passion for innovation and his values-led leadership style make him an ideal fit to lead Sage's next chapter in APAC." Scarr's appointment comes at a time when small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) are managing economic pressures such as inflation and supply chain disruptions, alongside changing tax and compliance requirements. Sage states that its integrated, cloud-based solutions are designed to provide SMEs with real-time visibility into finances, which the company says supports better cash flow forecasting and informed decision-making during economic uncertainty. Leadership focus As the new APAC General Manager, Scarr will focus on increasing market share, expanding the partner ecosystem, and advancing technology adoption for regional customers. A key element of his remit is to grow Sage Intacct and X3 platforms in markets seeking financial solutions enabled by artificial intelligence. Speaking about his priorities, Damon Scarr said: "I'm thrilled to join Sage at such a pivotal time for the APAC region. As we accelerate our growth, we're focused on delivering measurable outcomes for customers, expanding our partner ecosystem, and scaling Sage Intacct and X3 into markets seeking modern, AI-powered financial solutions. With strong local foundations, a talented team, and globally recognised innovation, Sage is uniquely positioned to become the go-to finance platform for mid-market and scaling organisations across the region. I look forward to working with Team APAC and our partner ecosystem to achieve these ambitions - ultimately knocking down barriers so everyone can thrive." The company views Scarr's combined experience in regional leadership and technology commercialisation as instrumental in achieving its stated goal of expanding market share across Asia Pacific. Sage's solutions are positioned as tools for SMEs to manage increasing regional and global compliance expectations. Under Scarr's leadership, the business aims to bolster relationships with customers and partners, while also seeking to drive innovation to align with shifting business needs in the market. Follow us on: Share on:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Metadata From the "Raw" Epstein Video Shows Something Extremely Sketchy
When reviewing the metadata on newly-released "full raw" security camera footage from outside the cell where billionaire sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein spent his last day alive, experts found something very odd: that it appears to have been manipulated. As Wired reports, the allegedly "raw" video that the Justice Department just released — in tandem with the repeated claim that Epstein died by suicide, and a bizarre insistence that he did not have a "client list" — may add fuel to the conspiracy fire surrounding his death. The 11-hour "full raw" surveillance video from the night Epstein died in New York's Metropolitan Correctional Center back in 2019 is, notably, missing the key minute where the notorious financier purportedly killed himself. In the footage that was just released, there is no evidence that anyone entered or exited the cell where he died. After Wired reporters and independent experts reviewed its metadata, however, a more complicated story emerged: that the video appears to have been modified from its initial form, likely using Adobe's Premiere Pro video editing software. Specifically, those experts tell Wired that the DOJ's "full raw" video from Epstein's last half-day alive seems to have been assembled from two separate clips, and the whole file itself was saved multiple times before being exported and uploaded to the DOJ website. As sketchy as those metadata modifications may be, Wired cautions that there's nothing contained within them to prove that the video was manipulated maliciously. But that's unlikely to stop certain conspiracy theorists from growing even more skeptical. Take, for instance, Dan Bongino, the former Fox News talking head and longtime Epstein conspiracist who now serves as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Earlier this week, NBC reported based on insider sources that Bongino is "out of control furious" and threatening to resign from his post and "torch" attorney general Pam Bondi over the way the DOJ has handled the case. To be fair, those conspiracists have quite a lot to work with. Trump himself purportedly had a deep friendship with Epstein, who back in 2002 he called a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." The two were photographed partying with at his Mar-a-Lago mansion in 2000. As the icing on the cake, Trump was also named in formerly-redacted files about the billionaire pedophile that a judge unsealed last year. There's also a glaring question of hypocrisy. Trump repeatedly vowed on the campaign trail last year to declassify the so-called "Epstein Files," but has since taken to stridently defending Bondi and the DOJ's claims since the jail cell footage was released. "Whatever your flavor of Epstein conspiracy is, the video will help bolster it," explained extremism researcher Mike Rothschild when speaking to the magazine. According to Hany Farid, a digital forensics and misinformation researcher at the University of California, Berkeley who reviewed the footage for Wired, the apparent changes also open the DOJ up to new questions and potential legal implications. As Farid told the website, the video's seemingly manipulated metadata suggests problems with its chain of custody — the complex evidence-handling procedures that law enforcement are required by law to painstakingly document. "If a lawyer brought me this file and asked if it was suitable for court, I'd say no. Go back to the source. Do it right," the forensic expert said. "Do a direct export from the original system — no monkey business." Thus far, neither Donald Trump's administration nor attorney general Pam Bondi, who oversaw the Epstein footage investigation, have responded directly to the concerns raised by Wired's reporting. In a tweet about the article, however, Hawaii senator Brian Schatz flagged the strangeness of the allegations. "I am probably among the least conspiracy minded people you would ever meet," the Hawaii Democrat wrote, "but this is getting pretty nearly impossible to explain." More on Trump: We're Speechless at Who Trump Just Appointed Head of NASA
