Unity has announced the acquisition of  Ziva Dynamics, creators of software for simulation and deformation, machine learning, and real-time character creation. Read more on the Unity blog. 

DNEG has released a VFX breakdown for its work on The Matrix Resurrections. Watch it on YouTube. 

Luxion has released a sneak peek of Keyshot 11, due for release on February 8th. (more...)

Toolchefs has announced the release of AtomsUnreal 3.0, the latest version of its real-time crowd simulation tool. New features include XPU animation, UE5 support, several workflow changes for the main characters, and real-time variations. Find out more on the Toolchefs website.

JangaFX has published its first public R&D video for LiquidGen, its so far unseen fluid simulation tool. Watch it on YouTube. 

iToo Software has announced the release of Forest Pack 7.3, the latest version of its scattering plugin for 3ds Max. (more...)

Autodesk has announced the acquisition of Moxion, the developer of a cloud-based platform for reviewing digital dailies. (more...)

Chaos has announced a collaboration with Winter & Company to add 1300 new luxury materials for packaging, merchandising, and book covers to Chaos Scans. Find out more on the Chaos blog.