Artificial Intelligence

Software NEWS: -- Argyle, a leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verifications, today announced a new integration with Vesta, an AI-native loan origination system (LOS) and agent platform built to automate and accelerate mortgage operations.

Software NEWS: -- GeekyAnts, a ​​global technology consulting and product development company, today announced the formal launch of GeekyAnts AI and AI Pods, a two-tier delivery program built to take enterprise AI systems from proof of concept to production, addressing the infrastructure and accountability failures that have stalled most AI pilot programs in 2026.

Software NEWS: -- Coda One has built two tools that probably shouldn't exist in the same company. One rewrites AI-generated text so it reads like a person wrote it. The other scans any text and tells you exactly how much of it looks machine-made. Both are free. Neither requires an account.

Software NEWS: -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that Waterstone Mortgage has implemented its AI pre-underwriting platform to strengthen file quality and expand underwriting capacity across the lender's nationwide retail operation.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.3.0, which focuses on making AI image editing smarter and more efficient. This update introduces refined AI models, streamlined workflows, and broader creative applications, helping users achieve high-quality results with less effort.

Software NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today announced Virtual Economist, the first on-demand forecasting tool for mortgage capital markets leaders powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), as the centerpiece of nine platform advancements unveiled at the company's 2026 Summit. Together, the innovations further unify the capital markets profitability experience by connecting forecasting, pricing, hedging, competitive benchmarking and workflow execution within a single, end-to-end platform.

Software NEWS: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that OCCU has selected Floify to support its next phase of member-centric lending and long-term growth. OCCU is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union based in Eugene, Oregon, with more than 284,000 members.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of VikPea V5.2.0, the latest update to its all-in-one AI-powered video enhancement platform. This version delivers a major upgrade with the introduction of specialized AI portrait generation and restoration models, professional-grade manual parameter controls, and the integration of the Kling O1 multimodal engine.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leader in AI-powered visual enhancement solutions, announced Comfy, a global content creation platform, is integrating its image and video enhancement API. The HitPaw and Comfy integration embeds HitPaw API into Comfy's workflow, letting creators achieve pro-level visual enhancement in-platform. Blending HitPaw's AI visual processing expertise with Comfy's creator ecosystem, the partnership streamlines workflows and meets rising demand for high-quality digital visuals across digital platforms.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw Edimakor officially releases version 4.6.0 - bringing powerful new AI-driven upgrades to video and image editing. This major update focuses on smarter automation, smoother workflows, and higher-quality results - helping content creators, businesses, and everyday users produce professional visuals with far less effort.

Software NEWS: -- PDFgear announces the launch of TextaVoice (TextaVoice.com), a completely free text-to-speech tool that turns text into natural-sounding audio in seconds. It provides online text to speech services with no sign-up, no ads, and no usage limits. TextaVoice is built by the team behind PDFgear, a widely recognized free alternative to Adobe Acrobat.

Software NEWS: -- FineVoice, a leading AI voice generation platform, today officially announced the launch of FineVoice 3.0. Moving beyond standard functional iterations, this major upgrade delivers comprehensive enhancements in vocal expressiveness, emotional nuance, and creative flexibility. With FineVoice 3.0, users benefit from refined customization of tone, pacing, and delivery, empowering users to synthesize professional audio that resonates with the specific stylistic demands of all-encompassing content types

Film NEWS: -- "Living Story from East Africa," an AI-generated cinematic short created by storyteller and entrepreneur Chris Williams, has surpassed 28 million views on Instagram since its Jan. 23 release, based on the platform's publicly displayed view count on the post. Created using ChatGPT for story development and Sora 2 for video generation.

Software NEWS: -- LumeFlow AI has officially announced the release of Web V1.4.0, bringing a powerful set of upgrades designed specifically for social media creators who rely on AI tools for fast, creative image and video production. This latest update strengthens LumeFlow AI's position as a versatile AI video generation tool, while expanding its capabilities in AI image creation and region-specific visual effects.

Software NEWS: -- HoloTwin, an AI-driven digital twin software company focused on simplifying the operation of complex, multi-vendor infrastructure environments, today announced that it has been named a TechRadar Pro CES Picks Award 2026 winner in the category of Enterprise and Smart Infrastructure Innovation.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative solutions, today announced the official release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.2.0, delivering a major upgrade focused on intelligent editing workflows and professional-grade image enhancement. This version introduces the all-new AI Canvas alongside enhanced RAW image support and denoising, empowering users to edit, enhance, and create images with greater flexibility and precision.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- freebeat AI (freebeat.ai), an AI-powered music video creation platform, today announced the launch of a new version of its AI Music Video Generator, introducing a more expressive Music Video Agent that adapts how visuals are created for different types of songs.

Software NEWS: -- Fineshare, a leading AI audio and video software company, today officially announced the launch of Vora AI, an AI-powered video generation and enhancement tool purpose-built to elevate Sora videos. With Vora, users can instantly upgrade videos to 4K ultra-high definition and generate clean, pro-grade videos, while also accessing a continuous stream of creative ideas to produce more compelling, high‑impact videos that drive visibility and audience engagement.

Software NEWS: -- Musicful AI Music Generator has gained a large user base in the AI Music field over the past year due to its powerful AI model capable of generating natural and high-quality AI music. However, Musicful hasn't stopped innovating. Now, their brand-new feature: AI Music Video Generation has been released. This is exciting news for music enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.

Software NEWS: -- LumeFlow AI, the AI video generator built for content creators, has announced a major set of updates aimed at expanding its global presence and increasing user flexibility. The rollout includes localized websites for Asia, full mobile web optimization, and the announcement of an upcoming Christmas sale.