Google is rolling out Gemini 3 Flash, a more efficient version of its flagship Gemini AI model, as the new default in the Gemini app and Google Search’s AI Mode. The upgrade follows the recent Gemini 3 Pro release and promises faster response times, lower operating costs, and more nuanced answers compared to the previous Gemini 2.5 Flash. Tulsee Doshi, senior director of DeepMind product, described the change as a “huge upgrade” for users, highlighting the model’s ability to process images, text, and video together while delivering answers in seconds. Developers will also gain access through a suite of Google AI tools. Leia mais →

Google announced upgrades to its Flow AI video‑generation tool, adding new controls for shadows and lighting, expanded audio capabilities, and a feature that can extend or remove elements from a clip. The enhancements are tied to the Veo 3.1 update, available through a paid preview of the Gemini API. Users can now create videos using “Ingredients to Video,” bridge images with “Frames to Video,” and lengthen scenes with “Scene Extension,” all with generated audio. The updates aim to make AI‑generated videos look more realistic and easier to edit. Leia mais →

Google has rolled out Veo 3.1, an upgrade to its AI video‑generation model that improves prompt adherence and adds the ability to convert images into video while simultaneously generating audio. The new model is accessible via the Gemini API and powers the Flow video editor, where it introduces features like Frame to Video, letting users upload start and end frames and have the system fill in the motion. While the output still varies in realism, Veo 3.1 marks a shift toward tools useful for professional video creation rather than casual social‑media content. Leia mais →