Toronto based Zevrix Solutions today announces LinkOptimizer 4.9.41, a feature update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. LinkOptimizer allows users to reduce the size of InDesign links and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data, performing essential image adjustments and converting file formats. The new version adds an option to automatically remove all alpha channels from images during Photoshop processing.

GeniCan launches 37-day Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for its innovative smart garbage can. GeniCan is an intelligent device that affixes to your garbage can, translating barcodes and spoken word into grocery lists. It is used in tandem with the GeniCan iOS & Android app, which sorts and lists frequent purchases, listing them by aisle in your local supermarket, finds and downloads online coupons, and estimates home delivery.
Money raised from the campaign will go towards production costs.

UK based Cowly Owl today introduces Monster Mingle 1.0.1, its new child-safe game for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. Build your own friendly monster! Choose different body parts to help explore the world and uncover each unique island. Hop and walk on land, swim under the sea or fly in the sky. Developed for children between 3-7 years, they will discover fun creatures, musical scenery and hidden surprises as their monster plays in this magical kingdom.

Ottawa based OneIT today announces iEmergency 2.1, an update to its proprietary iOS application. Perfect for camping, travel, and working outdoors, iEmergency is a global, multilingual emergency toolset for iPhone devices. It works everywhere in the world, is available in a variety of languages, and includes the data, tools, and resources you need to survive an emergency. The toolkit is always with you, and is a unified interface for many different emergency resources.

Virginia based Vito Technology Inc. today announces Sky Live 1.1.0, an update to their stargazing forecast app for iOS devices. From cloud and visibility conditions, to the list of most interesting astronomy events, Sky Live will provide all the information needed to plan the perfect night of stargazing. Version 1.1.0 now works on Apple Watch to provide hourly location-based stargazing forecast with amazing space photographs and visual effects.

Noteboom Tutorials has introduced Tutor for Photos for OS X, their latest video tutorial for the Mac. Tutor for Photos for OS X consists of 43 easy-to-follow video lessons designed to give users a better understanding of how to effectively use Apple’s photo management software Photos. It includes lessons on importing photos, using the iCloud Photo Library, organizing photos by faces and albums, creating book and calendar projects, and exporting options.

Origins chooses Magzter to expand its digital distribution. This unique and revered journal can be referred to as a rich amalgamation of prose and poetry, written by thoughtful writers. The latest issue of Origins journal features captivating work from numerous talented writers, translators, and visual artists, viz., Susan Agar, Arisa White, Francisco X. Magzter is the the world’s largest and fastest growing global digital multi-platform magazine newsstand and bookstore.

Virtual Space OOO today announces “Math & Smart Pirates. SeaFight. 1st Grade” that makes math fun and easy for kids. The app has a captivating Pirates theme that keeps children engaged and motivated while learning new skills. The app covers the basic math facts for addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Playing with this application kids will master math skills in the shortest possible time. Learning occurs while playing a fun and exciting game!

Perth based Kabuki Vision has released an update to their virtual closet app Dressed, which now includes support for Apple Watch. Dressed allows fashion lovers to plan outfits and experiment with new looks by mixing and matching clothing, shoes, and accessories from their own personal wardrobe. With the new Apple Watch app, users can browse the outfits they’ve planned for the week and look up details about any item of clothing, right from their wrist.

Lisbon based FaronStudio today announces PixPlant 3, an important update to their professional texturing tool for OS X and Windows. PixPlant offers an integrated environment for the creation of high quality seamless 3D maps from plain photos. Select an image, run PixPlant, and the result is perfect seamless texture maps in a matter of moments. PixPlant is used by key players in the architectural visualization, interior design, 3D virtual prototyping, visual FX and game development industries.