Apple unveiled the 17 winners of its 2025 App Store Awards, showcasing a strong AI presence across categories. Tiimo earned iPhone App of the Year for its neurodivergent‑focused planning tools, while Detail and Essayist took iPad and Mac App of the Year honors for AI‑driven video editing and citation management. Tim Cook praised the creativity of developers, and Business of Apps highlighted the booming AI app market, noting $4.5 billion in revenue in 2024 and a projected $150 billion by 2030. The announcement also referenced Ziff Davis’s lawsuit against OpenAI over copyright concerns. Leia mais →

OpenAI’s AI‑video platform Sora has surged to the No. 1 spot in the Google Play Store’s free‑app rankings, overtaking its sister app ChatGPT. The Android version logged 470,000 downloads on its first day, far exceeding the initial iOS launch numbers. New creation tools, cameo features, basic editing, and expanded social options are rolling out, while payment plans now let users purchase extra video generations for $4. Pro users gain longer video limits and storyboarding capabilities. OpenAI’s head of Sora, Bill Peebles, outlined these updates and hinted at further professional‑grade enhancements. Leia mais →

OpenAI's AI‑video app Sora has seen a surge in popularity on Android, with the first‑day download count far exceeding its iOS launch. The rapid adoption follows the removal of invite‑code restrictions and an expansion to more countries. Alongside the download spike, OpenAI is adding new creation tools such as expanded cameo options, basic video editing, and storyboarding for Pro users, while also updating its payment structure to offer on‑demand video generations. These moves signal OpenAI's push to broaden Sora's appeal beyond casual creators toward professional users. Leia mais →

Meta has rolled out AI‑powered photo and video editing features that users can access straight from Instagram Stories. By tapping the paintbrush icon and selecting the “Restyle” menu, creators can enter text prompts to add, remove, or change elements in their media, from hair color to background scenery. The rollout expands upon earlier AI capabilities that were limited to chatbot interactions, adding preset effects, style filters, and video overlays such as snow or flames. Meta also highlighted related AI updates, including a new AI‑generated video feed called “Vibes” and upcoming parental‑control options that let parents manage AI chat interactions for teen users. Leia mais →

OpenAI revealed a suite of updates for its viral AI‑video app Sora, which recently topped the U.S. and Canada App Store charts after a late‑September launch. The upgrades include basic video‑editing tools, a new "cameo" feature that lets users turn pets, stuffed toys and other objects into AI personas, and expanded social channels for groups like universities and sports clubs. Sora head Bill Peebles also confirmed that an Android version is "actually coming soon," with pre‑registration already available on Google Play. The app, still invite‑only, has already amassed roughly two million downloads within its first month. Leia mais →

OpenAI disclosed a series of forthcoming enhancements for its Sora AI video platform. The updates will broaden the character cameo capability to include pets, toys and generated figures, add basic video‑stitching tools, experiment with community‑focused feeds, and bring an Android version to users. Existing features such as longer video limits, storyboarding for Pro accounts and integration with ChatGPT remain in place. The rollout aims to move Sora beyond short, casual clips toward tools useful for professional creators while maintaining its social focus. Leia mais →

OpenAI’s short‑form video platform Sora is set to receive a major update that introduces pet and character cameos, basic video editing capabilities, faster performance, and an official Android app. The changes also include a more social feed experience, allowing users to share content within specific communities. These enhancements aim to broaden creative options for users while expanding Sora’s reach beyond iOS and web browsers. Leia mais →

Adobe announced a new iPhone video‑editing app called Premiere, slated for release on Sept. 30. The app brings a multitrack timeline, voice‑to‑sound effects, and generative AI tools from Firefly to iOS, and can be downloaded for free, though users may need to pay for AI credits and extra cloud storage. Adobe hopes the mobile‑first offering will attract creators who currently rely on desktop software or lighter mobile editors, positioning the company against competitors like TikTok’s CapCut and Meta’s Edits. Leia mais →

YouTube hosted a creator‑focused event to announce a range of new artificial‑intelligence features. The platform will soon offer an AI editor that turns raw footage into a polished draft with music, transitions and voiceover, as well as tools that generate English and Hindi voiceovers and transform dialogue into catchy Shorts soundtracks. Expanded Veo 3 integration lets creators produce high‑quality videos from text prompts, while a conversational AI partner in YouTube Studio provides real‑time analytics insights. Additional updates include a multi‑creator collaboration feature, global rollout of these tools in the coming weeks, and A/B testing for video titles. Leia mais →

Adobe announced a new iPhone video‑editing app called Premiere, slated for release on Sept. 30. The app brings a multitrack timeline, voice‑to‑sound effects, and generative AI tools from Firefly to iOS, and can be downloaded for free, though users may need to pay for AI credits and extra cloud storage. Adobe hopes the mobile‑first offering will attract creators who currently rely on desktop software or lighter mobile editors, positioning the company against competitors like TikTok’s CapCut and Meta’s Edits. Leia mais →

Adobe announced a new iPhone video‑editing app called Premiere, slated for release on Sept. 30. The app brings a multitrack timeline, voice‑to‑sound effects, and generative AI tools from Firefly to iOS, and can be downloaded for free, though users may need to pay for AI credits and extra cloud storage. Adobe hopes the mobile‑first offering will attract creators who currently rely on desktop software or lighter mobile editors, positioning the company against competitors like TikTok’s CapCut and Meta’s Edits. Leia mais →

YouTube hosted a creator‑focused event to announce a range of new artificial‑intelligence features. The platform will soon offer an AI editor that turns raw footage into a polished draft with music, transitions and voiceover, as well as tools that generate English and Hindi voiceovers and transform dialogue into catchy Shorts soundtracks. Expanded Veo 3 integration lets creators produce high‑quality videos from text prompts, while a conversational AI partner in YouTube Studio provides real‑time analytics insights. Additional updates include a multi‑creator collaboration feature, global rollout of these tools in the coming weeks, and A/B testing for video titles. Leia mais →

YouTube hosted a creator‑focused event to announce a range of new artificial‑intelligence features. The platform will soon offer an AI editor that turns raw footage into a polished draft with music, transitions and voiceover, as well as tools that generate English and Hindi voiceovers and transform dialogue into catchy Shorts soundtracks. Expanded Veo 3 integration lets creators produce high‑quality videos from text prompts, while a conversational AI partner in YouTube Studio provides real‑time analytics insights. Additional updates include a multi‑creator collaboration feature, global rollout of these tools in the coming weeks, and A/B testing for video titles. Leia mais →

Adobe announced a new iPhone video‑editing app called Premiere, slated for release on Sept. 30. The app brings a multitrack timeline, voice‑to‑sound effects, and generative AI tools from Firefly to iOS, and can be downloaded for free, though users may need to pay for AI credits and extra cloud storage. Adobe hopes the mobile‑first offering will attract creators who currently rely on desktop software or lighter mobile editors, positioning the company against competitors like TikTok’s CapCut and Meta’s Edits. Leia mais →

YouTube hosted a creator‑focused event to announce a range of new artificial‑intelligence features. The platform will soon offer an AI editor that turns raw footage into a polished draft with music, transitions and voiceover, as well as tools that generate English and Hindi voiceovers and transform dialogue into catchy Shorts soundtracks. Expanded Veo 3 integration lets creators produce high‑quality videos from text prompts, while a conversational AI partner in YouTube Studio provides real‑time analytics insights. Additional updates include a multi‑creator collaboration feature, global rollout of these tools in the coming weeks, and A/B testing for video titles. Leia mais →

YouTube hosted a creator‑focused event to announce a range of new artificial‑intelligence features. The platform will soon offer an AI editor that turns raw footage into a polished draft with music, transitions and voiceover, as well as tools that generate English and Hindi voiceovers and transform dialogue into catchy Shorts soundtracks. Expanded Veo 3 integration lets creators produce high‑quality videos from text prompts, while a conversational AI partner in YouTube Studio provides real‑time analytics insights. Additional updates include a multi‑creator collaboration feature, global rollout of these tools in the coming weeks, and A/B testing for video titles. Leia mais →

Adobe announced a new iPhone video‑editing app called Premiere, slated for release on Sept. 30. The app brings a multitrack timeline, voice‑to‑sound effects, and generative AI tools from Firefly to iOS, and can be downloaded for free, though users may need to pay for AI credits and extra cloud storage. Adobe hopes the mobile‑first offering will attract creators who currently rely on desktop software or lighter mobile editors, positioning the company against competitors like TikTok’s CapCut and Meta’s Edits. Leia mais →

Will Smith shared a social‑media video that appears to show massive, cheering crowds from his recent tour. Viewers quickly noticed digital oddities—misaligned faces, strange finger placements, and other visual glitches—leading many to claim the footage was created with generative AI. Fans and commentators argued that the post undermines trust, especially after Smith’s recent public controversies. Tech observers noted that the video likely blends real photos with AI‑enhanced elements, a practice that blurs the line between genuine documentation and fabricated content. The episode highlights growing skepticism toward AI‑driven media in celebrity branding. Leia mais →

Google has added a new in‑browser video editing tool called Google Vids to Google Drive. When a user previews a video, an “Open” button appears that launches Vids, allowing trimming, text overlays, music addition and other edits directly in the cloud. The edited clip is saved as a new file that must be exported manually. Access is limited to paid Google Workspace and education plans, including various Gemini add‑ons, and the feature works on the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox and Edge on Windows. Supported formats include MP4, QuickTime, OGG and WebM, with a 35‑minute runtime and 4 GB size limit per clip. Leia mais →

Framework’s first desktop packs AMD’s Ryzen AI Max APU into a Mini‑ITX chassis, offering up to 128 GB of RAM and high memory bandwidth for AI and video‑editing workloads. The system is semi‑modular—components like the SSD, Wi‑Fi module and power supply can be swapped, but the APU and heatsink are soldered to the mainboard. Performance is strong in demanding productivity tasks and runs quietly, though the integrated GPU limits its appeal for hardcore gamers. Pricing starts at $1,099 for a base model, with higher‑spec configurations adding several hundred dollars. Leia mais →