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It is CBS’ turn to dance to iTunes
MUMBAI: US broadcaster CBS and Apple have announced that prime time programming from the network is now available on the iTunes Music Store at www.itunes.com.
This means that some shows from all the four major American networks – CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox are available at iTunes.
CBS shows that will be available for purchase and download include the reality show Survivor, the dramas Numb3rs, NCIS and the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) franchise CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami CSI: NY.
iTunes now offers over 100 TV shows for $1.99 per episode for viewing on a computer or iPod, and claims to be the world‘s most popular online video store with over 30 million videos sold.
CBS Digital Media president Larry Kramer said, “We are bringing popular and acclaimed programmes from the most watched television network — including CSI and Survivor — to iTunes. iTunes has proven that people enjoy viewing shows on their computer or iPod, which provides an opportunity to reach new audiences with our hit shows and gives our existing viewers a chance to catch up on missed episodes.”
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AI Impact Summit ’26: Adobe offers Firefly, Photoshop free to Indian students
Adobe to equip 15,000 schools, 500 colleges with free AI tools
NEW DELHI: Adobe has unveiled a major education-focused investment to expand access to its AI-powered creative and productivity tools for students in India, as the company deepens its alignment with the government’s skilling and creator-economy ambitions.
Announced at the India AI Impact Summit, the initiative will provide applications such as Firefly, Photoshop and Acrobat free of charge to students through accredited higher education institutions across the country. The package includes software access, structured curriculum, training modules and industry-recognised credentials.
The programme supports the government’s ‘Create in India’ vision and the Union Budget 2026 goal of generating two million jobs in the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector by 2030.
Working with the government, Adobe said it will make its AI tools and learning resources available at no cost to 15,000 schools and 500 colleges equipped with Content Creator Labs.
Shantanu Narayen, chair and ceo of Adobe, said the move would expand creative opportunity for millions of Indian students while accelerating the prime minister’s vision for a digitally skilled workforce.
Adobe said Firefly integrates creative AI models from partners including Google, OpenAI and Runway, enabling users to generate content using multiple models. Acrobat Pro will support productivity and collaboration tasks such as editing text and images.
Separately, Adobe India has partnered with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime, a digital skilling initiative backed by the ministry of electronics and information technology, to offer free courses and certifications. The programmes are aimed at preparing students for roles across design, animation, gaming, marketing, media, e-commerce and technology.
