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 has upgraded its Veo 3.1 AI video model to improve how it uses reference images, allowing users to generate more consistent and expressive clips. The update adds native vertical video support for a 9:16 aspect ratio, making content ready for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts without extra editing. Users can now upscale videos to 4K resolution, while 1080p generation receives sharper quality. These features are being rolled out through the Gemini app and integrated into YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app, expanding creative options for developers and creators. Read more →

Google TV’s Gemini AI assistant is receiving a major update that adds visual richness, new AI‑generated video and image tools, and voice‑controlled settings. Users will be able to create AI videos and images directly on their TV with Nano Banana and Veo, generate stylized photo slideshows from Google Photos, and enjoy more visual answers that include images, video context and real‑time sports updates. Gemini will also offer narrated "deep dives" on topics and let users adjust picture and volume settings by speaking simple commands. The upgrade will first appear on select TCL models before expanding to additional Google TV devices. Read more →

Google Photos is set to expand its AI‑driven image‑to‑video feature with a full text‑prompt interface, allowing users to describe exactly how they want still images animated. The upgrade builds on the existing Veo 2 model and reflects Google’s broader push to embed AI tools like Gemini across its apps and Nest hardware, while competitors such as OpenAI continue to roll out their own video‑generation services. Read more →