Adobe Labs released a free preview version of Muse (codename), an upcoming Windows and Mac OS application from Adobe that enables designers to create websites as easily as creating a layout for print. Users can design and publish original HTML pages using the latest web standards, and without writing code. Now in beta, Muse makes it a snap to produce unique, professional-looking websites. Visit muse.adobe.com for more information. [source]

Adobe released an update for Photoshop, the company's professional graphics software. "The standard multiplugin update" for Photoshop CS5 and CS5.1 addresses a security vulnerability in the GIF file format, where opening a malicious GIF file would cause the application to crash. This update is recommended for anyone who opens GIF files in Photoshop. Downloads for: Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Mac OS X. [source]

Bryan O'Neil Hughes - senior product manager for Photoshop - held a "Photoshop & You" session about "hidden gems" in Photoshop CS5. Some of the features discussed are now also demonstrated in a series of videos on Photoshop YouTube channel, showing the synergy of Puppet Warp and Content-Aware Fill tools, photograph restoration techniques, Spot Healing Brush enhancements and more... [source]

Adobe announced the first public preview release of Adobe Edge, a new HTML5 web motion and interaction design tool for Windows and Mac OS that allows web designers to bring animation, similar to that created in Flash Professional, to websites using standards likes HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Adobe Edge is being designed as a fast and lightweight professional-grade tool that complements Adobe's existing Web tools, such as Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5, Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5 and Adobe Flash Builder 4.5 software. While in public preview, Adobe Edge will be a no-charge download that web designers are encouraged to explore and provide feedback on, to help shape future preview releases. To download the software, visit labs.adobe.com. [source]

Adobe has released Adobe Drive 3, an application that enables seamless integration of a digital asset management system with Adobe Creative Suite 5 and CS5.5 applications. A connected server appears in your computer as a mounted hard drive or mapped network drive and - once connected - you can access the server through the platform file browser. Some applications in the Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe

Bridge are fully integrated with Adobe Drive 3. Download the free, standalone installer for Adobe Drive 3 for Windows and Mac OS X from adobe.com. [source]

Preview 7 (version 3.0) of the Adobe AIR Launchpad is now available for download. Adobe AIR Launchpad preview is a new desktop tool that helps Adobe Flex developers get started building desktop and mobile applications (iOS, Android, BlackBerry PlayBook) deployed on Adobe AIR. Simply run Adobe AIR Launchpad and select the capabilities you need; Adobe AIR Launchpad will create a ready-to-import Flex project with your selected features implemented in a way that can be easily modified and extended. [source]

Adobe Labs released a desktop beta version of Adobe Flash Player 11 for cross-platform browser-based viewing of expressive rich internet applications, content, and videos across devices. Some of the features from the Flash Player Incubator , such as Stage 3D and 64-bit support, have been moved into this beta release. See a full summary of new features here. Beta versions for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X are located here. [source]

Adobe announced an upgrade program for video professionals who have purchased any version of Apple Final Cut Pro or Avid Media Composer and want to switch to video tools by Adobe - Creative Suite CS5.5 Production Premium or Premiere Pro CS5.5. These customers will be eligible for a 50 percent savings on Adobe Creative Suite CS5.5 Production Premium or Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, both launched in April 2011 at the National Association of Broadcasters Show. Eligible Adobe suite and point product customers also qualify for the program. Also of interest are the "Premiere Pro overview documents for Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer users". [source]

Adobe updated its video compositing and motion graphics software After Effects CS5.5. The updates solves problems with entering a large amount of text in a Text Layer, and serial number upgrade glitches. Updated were both Windows, as well as Mac OS X versions. [source]

Boris FX announced that Boris Transfer AE is now available for Adobe After Effects running under both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. Previously known as Boris XML Transfer, Boris Transfer AE is an Adobe After Effects plug-in designed for seamless transfer of Avid and Apple Final Cut Pro program sequences to After Effects. Boris Transfer AE supports Adobe After Effects CS5.1, CS5, and CS4, Apple Final Cut Pro v7 and v6, and Avid Media Composer v5.5 and v5. Boris Transfer AE is available now for an MSRP of $299 US. A full-functioning 14-day trial version is also available (requires registration). [source]