Google launches Veo 3.1 with audio and advanced editing tools for Flow

Google DeepMind introduces major updates to its video generation platform Flow, including the new Veo 3.1 model and expanded creative controls. Jess Gallegos and Thomas Iljic write in the official Google Blog. Flow users have generated over 275 million videos since the platform launched five months ago. The latest updates address user requests for more …

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YouTube announces new AI tools for podcasters and Shorts creators

At its “Made on YouTube” event, YouTube announced several new tools that use artificial intelligence to assist content creators. The new features are designed for podcasters and for creators of its short-form video format, Shorts. New tools for podcasters YouTube says it will use AI to help video podcasters create promotional clips more easily by …

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Google Photos lets US users animate images for free with Veo 3

Google Photos now allows users in the US to transform still images into four-second videos for free. The Verge reports that the feature uses Google’s Veo 3 AI model and is accessible via the “Create” tab. Users can choose between “Subtle movements” or an “I’m feeling lucky” option to animate their pictures. According to Google …

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Gemini now creates videos from user photos

Google has introduced a new feature in its AI tool Gemini that allows users to transform still photos into eight-second video clips with sound. The capability was announced in a company blog post by David Sharon, the Multimodal Generation Lead for Gemini Apps. The feature is powered by Veo 3, Google’s latest video generation model. …

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Google Gemini overview: models, features, prices explained

Google’s entry into the generative AI arena isn’t just a single product. It’s an integrated ecosystem designed to provide AI assistance in many ways and places. Gemini acts as the engine powering everything from Google Docs and Gmail to Google Ads and advanced video creation tools. Instead of switching to a separate AI app, it …

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AI video generators compared: Which one is the best choice?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, 2025 is a pivotal year for artificial intelligence in video creation. While it’s still early for the technology, the quality of AI-generated video has improved dramatically. The conversation has shifted from a speculative “Can AI make a video?” to a more practical “How can AI video support …

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YouTube integrates Google’s advanced Veo 3 AI into Shorts platform

YouTube will add Google’s most advanced AI video generator, Veo 3, to its Shorts platform later this summer. CEO Neal Mohan announced the integration at the Cannes Lions festival, as reported by Alex Weprin for The Hollywood Reporter. The AI tool can create both videos and sound from text prompts. Mohan said the technology will …

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Google unveils Veo 3 and Imagen 4

Google has announced significant updates to its generative AI portfolio with the introduction of Veo 3, Imagen 4, and a new filmmaking tool called Flow. Veo 3, the company’s latest video generation model, marks a breakthrough by incorporating audio capabilities, including dialogue between characters and ambient sounds such as traffic noise or birdsong. This feature …

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Google’s Veo 2 AI video generator debuts on Honor 400 smartphones

Honor has integrated Google’s new Veo 2 AI image-to-video generator into its upcoming Honor 400 and 400 Pro smartphones, launching May 22nd. As reported by Dominic Preston, the feature converts static images into five-second videos within the phones’ Gallery app. The tool processes requests in one to two minutes and works with both portrait and …

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Google launches Veo 2 for Gemini Advanced users

Google has released Veo 2, its text-to-video AI model, to Gemini Advanced subscribers globally. Starting April 15, 2025, users can generate eight-second videos in 720p resolution by entering text prompts in the Gemini app. The feature, which Google claims delivers “cinematic realism” with improved physics and human motion understanding, is available through a dropdown menu …

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