Google Launches Veo 3 On Gemini In The MEA
With Veo 3 now built into the Gemini app, people can write the scene they want to watch. This description is called a 'prompt' and with it, Veo 3 will whip up a custom eight-second video complete with sound, dialogue and music, at 720p output.
Veo 3 was released at Google's annual event for developers, Google I/O, last May. Veo 3 lets users add sound effects, ambient noise, and even dialogue to their creations – generating all audio natively. It also delivers best in class quality, excelling in physics, realism and prompt adherence.
The SynthID watermark is embedded in all content generated by Google's generative AI models, including Veo 3. Google recently rolled out SynthID Detector to early testers, and aims to expand access soon. As an additional step to help people identify AI-generated content, a visible watermark will be added to all videos generated by the video model, except for videos generated by Ultra members in Flow, Google's latest tool for AI filmmakers.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Web Release
4 hours ago
- Web Release
Promofix Becomes the Authorized Google Ads Media Sales Representative Across Five Key MENA Markets
Promofix, MENA's fastest growing technology provider and a subsidiary of JGROUP, has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google, becoming the authorized media sales representative of Google Ads products and services in five key MENA countries: Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. With this new authorization, Promofix reinforces its position as a digital solutions leader across the Middle East and North Africa. As the officially appointed media sales representative for Google Advertising solutions, Promofix will deliver tailored training, expert account management, strategic guidance, and on-ground services in local languages across key markets. This milestone reflects the company's commitment to driving digital transformation, enabling businesses to reach billions of potential customers at critical moments, and fostering measurable growth and regional competitiveness. Google will continue to directly manage a select portfolio of clients as part of this expanded partnership. Imad Jomaa, Founder and President of JGROUP, stated: 'We are proud to strengthen our collaboration with Google and to bring world class digital solutions closer to businesses in Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. This partnership reflects our commitment to empowering organizations with the tools they need to elevate their digital strategies, enhance customer engagement, and achieve sustainable growth in an ever-evolving digital landscape.' Anthony Nakache, Managing Director at Google MENA, commented: 'We are pleased with our partnership with Promofix to enable the growing digital ads ecosystem. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to empowering businesses across MENA, helping them to connect meaningfully with their customers and unlock new opportunities for growth in the digital economy.' As Promofix looks to the future, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to driving digital excellence and delivering advanced, market-relevant technology solutions that empower clients to grow and succeed across the region. For more information Contact us at [email protected] Website:
Tahawul Tech
17 hours ago
- Tahawul Tech
Google launches Veo 3 on Gemini in MENA
Google AI Pro subscribers can now create videos using the latest model on Gemini. Dubai — Google announced today the launch of Veo 3, Google's state-of-the-art video generation model that enables people to bring their creative vision to life through a mesmerising combination of visuals and sound. Veo 3 is now accessible to all Google AI Pro subscribers across the region. With Veo 3 now built into the Gemini app, people can write the scene they want to watch. This description is called a 'prompt' and with it, Veo 3 will whip up a custom eight-second video complete with sound, dialogue, and music, at 720p output. Veo 3 was released at Google's annual event for developers, Google I/O, last May. Veo 3 lets users add sound effects, ambient noise, and even dialogue to their creations – generating all audio natively. It also delivers best in class quality, excelling in physics, realism and prompt adherence. The SynthID watermark is embedded in all content generated by Google's generative AI models, including Veo 3. Google recently rolled out SynthID Detector to early testers, and aims to expand access soon. As an additional step to help people identify AI-generated content, a visible watermark will be added to all videos generated by the video model, except for videos generated by Ultra members in Flow, Google's latest tool for AI filmmakers. People can subscribe to Google AI Pro to try out Veo 3, starting today.
Zawya
18 hours ago
- Zawya
South Africa: Location Bank announces groundbreaking white paper, the AI disruption
Location Bank, a leader in multi-location brand management, has released a new white paper: The AI Disruption: Why search ads are losing ground and how local presence wins in the age of AI. The white paper explores how AI is transforming consumer search behaviour, reducing the impact of traditional search ads, and highlighting the growing importance of strong local digital presence. The white paper highlights how the rise of AI-powered search engines, voice assistants, and generative search experiences (like Google's SGE) is diminishing the dominance of paid search ads. These AI systems increasingly favor accurate, structured, and highly relevant local content often bypassing or excluding paid placements in favor of organic, AI-curated results. Key findings and insights from the white paper include: - The search paradigm shift: AI-powered search (SGE, voice assistants) prioritises trustworthy, structured, local content, pushing paid ads down or out. Over 65% of Google searches now result in zero clicks. - Decline of traditional search ads: Data shows a 17% fall in click-through rates (CTR) for search ads and a 23% year-over-year increase in cost-per-click (CPC) in key verticals, making them less efficient. - Organic local presence as the competitive edge: Up-to-date Google business profiles (GBPs), high-quality reviews, accurate business information, and structured data across platforms (Facebook, Apple Maps, Bing, Uber) are now paramount. These assets are persistent, credible, and directly ingested by AI. - Real-world impact: A case study of a leading South African QSR chain using Location Bank's platform demonstrated a remarkable 37% increase in direction requests from Google Maps within 90 days, achieved solely by improving GBP data accuracy across 450+ stores, without additional ad spend. - Data-driven strategy: The paper emphasises that collecting and analysing local search behaviour empowers brands with competitive insights, allowing them to feed AI platforms with consistent, location-level data that drives visibility. The white paper provides a clear action plan for multi-location brands to build durable, AI-friendly local infrastructure, including conducting audits, standardising NAP data, actively managing reviews, and leveraging platforms like Location Bank to centralise and scale updates. About Location Bank Location Bank is a South African-based martech company dedicated to helping brands centralise their location data, manage online reputation, and maximise visibility across platforms like Google and Facebook. Trusted by SMEs and enterprises alike, Location Bank provides the tools businesses need to thrive in a connected world.
