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Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Business Standard
Google Gemini can now turn your photos into videos with audio: Check how
Google has introduced a new feature for Gemini AI that allows users to animate still photos into eight-second videos with sound, powered by the Veo 3 video generation model. This tool, which adds background noise, ambient audio, or even spoken dialogue, is now rolling out in select regions, including India, for Gemini Advanced Ultra and Pro subscribers. While currently available through the web interface, Google has announced that mobile support will follow later in the week. Turning still into video with sound: How it works With this new tool, users can upload a photo, describe the desired motion, and optionally include prompts for audio effects or narration. Gemini then generates a short 720p video in MP4 format, using a 16:9 landscape layout. Josh Woodward, Vice President of the Gemini app and Google Labs, recently demonstrated the feature on X (formerly Twitter), sharing how a child's drawing was turned into a short animated clip with synchronised sound. 'Still experimental, but we wanted our Pro and Ultra members to try it first! It's really fun to take kindergarten artwork and make it come to life with sound,' Woodward wrote. To maintain transparency, all videos include a visible 'Veo' watermark in the bottom-right corner and a hidden SynthID digital watermark created by Google DeepMind. This invisible signature helps verify that the content was generated by AI. Here are the steps to use Gemini AI's new photo-to-video feature: Click on the 'tools' icon in the prompt bar. Choose the 'video' tool from the list. Upload a still image you want to animate. Enter a description of the desired motion. Add optional audio cues (e.g., sound effects, dialogue, ambient sounds). Gemini will generate a short 720p MP4 video in 16:9 format. Audio will automatically sync with the visuals. Google Veo 3: What is new? First unveiled at Google I/O, Veo 3 is Google's most sophisticated video model to date. It can generate realistic visuals and synchronised sound from either text or image-based prompts. A Google blog post explains: 'Veo 3 excels from text and image prompting to real-world physics and accurate lip syncing. It's great at understanding; you can tell a short story in your prompt, and the model gives you back a clip that brings it to life.'
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Business Standard
04-07-2025
- Business Standard
Tech Wrap July 4: One UI 8 Watch, Huawei Watch Fit 4 series, Google Veo 3
Samsung One UI 8 Watch features. Huawei Watch Fit 4 series launched. Google Veo 3 in India. Samsung tri-fold Galaxy G Fold preview. PlayStation to release Helldivers 2 game on Xbox Tech Wrap July 4 BS Tech New Delhi Samsung announces new health features for One UI 8 Watch Samsung has announced the release of new health-tracking features with its One UI 8 Watch software update, which is currently in the beta testing phase. The South Korean consumer electronics maker is expected to launch its next generation Galaxy Watch line-up at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, likely comprising Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. The new features will be rolled out to the new models first, and then later to older generation models. Huawei has launched the Watch Fit 4 series smartwatches in India, comprising the Watch Fit 4 and the Watch Fit 4 Pro. The company said the smartwatches are powered by its advanced health algorithms, feature a 1.82-inch AMOLED display, support over 100 workout modes, and offer up to 10 days of battery life. Huawei positions these wearables as ideal companions for fitness, wellness and everyday productivity. Google has begun rolling out Veo 3, its advanced text-to-video generation model, to Gemini app 'Pro' subscribers globally, including users in India. The update was confirmed by Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs and the Gemini app, who announced on X that the feature is now accessible to all Pro-tier users worldwide. Samsung could be ready to showcase its first tri-fold smartphone at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for July 9. According to a report by Android Authority, the device might feature a unique wing-style unfolding mechanism, distinct from the Huawei Mate XT's 'Z'-shaped tri-fold design. Samsung's approach is said to centre around a cover display built into the middle panel, with the display folding inward from both sides. Xbox and PlayStation appear to be collaborating more closely to broaden game availability across platforms. A number of Xbox exclusive games have been making their way to PlayStation, but now, Sony's gaming division is sending its first exclusive game to Xbox– Helldivers 2. The said game will become available to Xbox Series X and S consoles starting August 26 and will cost $39.99. Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL), Kodak's official brand licensee in India, has launched the Kodak QLED 4K smart television powered by JioTele OS. This marks Kodak's first smart TV under the JioTele OS platform and the second overall from SPPL, which had earlier introduced a Thomson-branded model in February this year. Chinese smartphone brand Honor has announced that it will be launching its X9C 5G smartphone in India on July 7. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed some key specifications of the device, including its processor, storage options, display and camera details. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, the smartphone will feature a 108MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). Technology giants Samsung and OnePlus are set to host their respective product launch event next week. OnePlus will hold its Summer Launch Event on July 8, while Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 9. OnePlus' line-up will include the new Nord 5 series smartphones as well as the Buds. On the other hand, Samsung is expected to launch its next generation Galaxy Z-series foldables, Galaxy Watches, and might even preview its maiden tri-fold smartphone. Apple's iOS 26 is set to introduce a new spam filtering feature for iMessage, aimed at reducing interruptions by automatically detecting and silencing unwanted texts. According to a report by 9to5Mac, the feature will move suspected spam messages from unknown senders into a separate section, keeping the main inbox clean. American video game publisher, Rockstar Games, has rolled out a fresh update to GTA Online this week in celebration of the US Independence Day, offering players in-game bonuses, limited-time cosmetics, and a wide range of vehicle and property discounts. The update is now live and runs through July 9.
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Business Standard
04-07-2025
- Business Standard
Google Veo 3 now available in India with a Gemini Pro subscription: Details
Google has begun rolling out Veo 3, its advanced text-to-video generation model, to Gemini app 'Pro' subscribers globally, including users in India. The update was confirmed by Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs and the Gemini app, who announced on X that the feature is now accessible to all Pro-tier users worldwide. Initially, Veo 3 access was limited to subscribers of Google's Ultra Plan and later expanded to Pro-tier in select regions. While India was not initially included in the supported regions, some users had already started seeing the Veo 3 option appear in their Gemini app—hinting at a possible expansion. Google has now officially confirmed its availability in the country. Subscription required for Veo 3 Veo 3 was originally launched for AI Ultra subscribers; now, it is also available with AI Pro subscription (which costs Rs 1,950 per month) through a lighter version called 'Veo 3 Fast.' This version continues to produce eight-second videos at 720p resolution, but thanks to backend optimisations, it delivers results twice as fast. Pro users can generate up to three Veo 3 Fast videos per day, after which access reverts to the previous Veo 2 model. Google's AI Ultra subscription is now also available in India, priced at Rs 24,500 per month. Google Veo 3 in Gemini app: How to generate videos Open the Gemini mobile app on your smartphone. Ensure you have an active Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription. In the text box, type a prompt describing the video you want to generate. Below the text box, tap More > Video > Submit. Videos generated using Veo 3 in the Gemini app are eight seconds long and include audio. To download the video, simply tap on the video and then select Download. Google Veo 3: What is new? Unveiled at Google's I/O event last month, Veo 3 is the company's most advanced video generation model yet. Unlike earlier versions, it can produce not just lifelike visuals from written prompts, but also synchronised audio—ranging from ambient background sounds to spoken dialogue. According to Google blog post: 'Veo 3 excels from text and image prompting to real-world physics and accurate lip syncing. It's great at understanding; you can tell a short story in your prompt, and the model gives you back a clip that brings it to life.' Veo 3 also powers Flow, Google's AI filmmaking platform, which enables paid users to generate 1080p resolution videos, leverage advanced camera controls, extend existing footage, and more.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Google rolls out its new Veo 3 video generation model globally
Google on Thursday said it has begun rolling out its Veo 3 video generation model to Gemini users in more than 159 countries. Video generation via the new model is available only to paying subscribers of Google's AI Pro plan, and is capped at 3 videos per day. Veo 3, which Google showed off in May, lets users to generate videos up to 8 seconds long using text prompts. Google's Josh Woodward has said that the company is working on adding image-to-video generation capabilities to Gemini. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TechCrunch
03-07-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Google rolls out its new Veo 3 video generation model globally
In Brief Google on Thursday said it has begun rolling out its Veo 3 video generation model to Gemini users in more than 159 countries. Video generation via the new model is available only to paying subscribers of Google's AI Pro plan, and is capped at 3 videos per day. Veo 3, which Google showed off in May, lets users to generate videos up to 8 seconds long using text prompts. Google's Josh Woodward has said that the company is working on adding image-to-video generation capabilities to Gemini.
