Google has rolled out the Veo 3.1 update, bringing Ingredients to Video and vertical video support to the Gemini app, YouTube Shorts, and the YouTube Create app. The update introduces optional 1080p and 4K outputs, though all content is still generated at 720p and later upscaled via Flow, the Gemini API, or Vertex AI. Veo videos remain eight seconds per prompt, making them ideal for the Shorts format. The move fulfills a promise made last summer and signals Google’s push toward higher‑fidelity AI‑generated video. Read more →

Google’s Veo 3.1 AI video generator is rolling out through third‑party services, offering native 1080p resolution, character consistency across frames, and the ability to produce videos up to a minute long. The update adds multi‑prompt capabilities for multi‑shot sequences, cinematic presets for complex camera moves, and support for photos, illustrations, and cartoon characters. While not yet integrated into Google Gemini, developers can access Veo 3.1 via platforms such as Higgsfield, Imagine Art, and Envato. Read more →