If you follow Photoshop development news, you may have noticed that over the past few weeks they’ve been releasing sneak peek videos on their YouTube account for Photoshop CS6.

The newest version of Photoshop, slated for release later this year, is going to include some really spectacular new features, including a slightly redesigned default interface.

Each video released has given us a look at a different new feature, presented by the project development team.

Considering that a majority of designers out there use Photoshop, we decided to take a closer look at the features they’ve discussed so far.

Sneak peek #1

Photographers will be impressed with the new Camera Raw feature in CS6, especially cell phone photographers. Camera Raw gives you a huge number of tools you can use for adjusting the look of your photos, including the ability to adjust highlights and shadows, sharpen images and bring out details, and much more.

What this means is that all those candid cell phone shots you took (or any inferior images, really) can be retouched to look significantly better, and more in line with photos taken from professional-level gear. While it’s not a miracle-worker, you might think it is after seeing what it can do. Check it out:

Sneak peek #2

The second sneak peek shows us some significant performance improvements. First of all, they’ve finally added background save. You can click save one file and work on another while the first saves in the background. This is particularly useful for those who work on very large files that can take more than a few seconds to save.

The other significant performance improvement was shown with the liquify filter. While older versions of Photoshop showed very apparent lag in both displaying the original image and in showing a preview of the applied effect. CS6 is instant with both. While they only showed it with the liquify effect, I’m betting this performance improvement is apparent with all of the filters and effects Photoshop offers.

Sneak peek #3

One really frustrating thing that has been lacking from previous versions of Photoshop is the inability to easily create dashed and dotted lines. CS6 makes it easy, by adding both as default settings for lines (including on a stroke layer style).

While this seems like a rather elementary change, it’s one that I’m sure will be greatly appreciated by a lot of designers!

Sneak peek #4

How many times have you had a client ask you to just move someone in a photo? They say it like it’s the easiest thing in the world, like all you have to do is point and click a couple times and it’s done. Content-Aware technology finally makes that perceived simplicity a reality.

The two demos shown in this video really show just how powerful this new technology is. Everything from repositioning elements within the frame to extending geometric shapes is shown.

Sneak peek #5

One of the most annoying bits of upgrading to any new technology is migrating all of your old user settings and presets to the new version. CS6 will include new tools to do that for you, saving you tons of time and manual work.

They’re also adding dozens of JDI (“just do it”) features from user requests. These include all sorts of long-awaited items, like more layer features and the return of PDF Presentation and Contact Sheet.

While Photoshop CS6 won’t be out for a few more months, it’s sure to be an exciting new release. You can subscribe to the official Photoshop YouTube channel for more updates.

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We’ve seen some great gadgets and equipment for designers. So many cool stuff, that we could actually assemble infinite perfect office spaces! Every week we’ll assemble a perfect office, and we’d like you to help us. What equipment would the perfect office have?

Not only gadgets and equipment, but also furniture, sound system, gaming stuff (for lunch time!). A designer is totally allowed to dream with the perfect office, and that’s what we’re gonna do here! Also, tell us your suggestions, or even better, you may tell us via twitter, using #abdz_ofc so we can check it. Alright? I hope you guys enjoy this brief selection. Cheers! 😉

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Satechi 12 Port USB Hub

Manufacturers at Satechi have what the world has wanted for years and never knew it: a 12 Port USB hub, complete with power adapter and 2 control switches: all your smartphones plugged into one single strip. I suppose you’re wondering why you don’t just plug all your devices into the power strip you’ve got sitting here already. I’ll tell you why: that power strip needs to be used for all of your laptops, of course! Here what you’ve got instead is a device which can both power your devices and feed data in and out of your computer – all at the same time! (at Slash Gear)

White & White Clock

The White & White Clock designed by Vadim Kibardin is a modern 3D interpretation of the traditional digital clock. Digital wall/desk white LED clock with white frame digits. Nothing else, simply time. White & White Clock is a clock with an alarm and time display mode 24 hour. In dark hours the light sensitive sensor changes the brightness of the digits to a less intense white. The power supply is conducted through a general mains-operated adaptor that suits any kinds of sockets. (at Design Spotter)

64GB Datatraveler Hyperx 3.0

64GB Kingston USB3.0 Flash Drive; HyperX3.0 Series; Read speed up to 225MB/sec; Write speed up to 135MB/sec. (at 7 Gadgets)

Conserve Socket – Energy-Saving Outlet

Belkin Conserve Socket uses your energy for only 30 minutes, 3 hours or 6 hours. Your choice. (at Like Cool)

Parrot Zik Headphones

Parrot Zik Headphones are designed by the renowned Philippe Stark, and feature an elegant, simple design, an active noise canceling system, Bluetooth A2DP stereo and NFC support, a proximity sensor to automatically go into standby mode when they’re not being worn, a touch panel for remote control of your music, and Digital Signal Processing for superb sound. Coming later this year. (at Uncrate)