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Gemini can now transform your boring stills into lifelike videos

Gemini has introduced the Veo3 model allowing users to create videos from images.
Google's Veo3 AI offers high-quality video generation, automatic audio creation, and seamless lip syncing.
Users can generate eight-second clips in 720p resolution using Veo3 from existing images.
This feature is available to paid subscribers in Gemini Pro and Gemini AI Ultra tiers in select regions.

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Gemini AI can now turn photos into videos

Google has launched a new Gemini AI feature that can transform photos into eight-second videos with AI-generated audio.
This feature is available for Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in select regions.
Users can access the feature by uploading a photo, adding text descriptions for movement, and audio descriptions for dialogue, sound effects, and ambient noise.
The videos are delivered as MP4 files in 720p resolution with a visible watermark to indicate they are AI-generated.

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You can now make your images talk with Veo 3 in Flow, plus we’re expanding to more countries.

Tens of millions of videos have been generated in Flow, an AI tool for filmmakers, since its launch in May.
A new feature in Flow allows users to add speech to video clips using Frames to Video, enhancing the creative possibilities.
Flow users can now generate speech along with sound effects and background noise using Veo 3, expanding the audio capabilities.
Flow and Google AI Ultra's availability is being expanded to 76 additional countries, bringing the total to 140+ countries for users with a Google AI Pro or Ultra plan.

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Turn your photos into videos in Gemini

Google launched Veo 3 video generation model in May and expanded access to Google AI Pro subscribers in 150 countries.
Gemini now offers a photo-to-video feature allowing users to create dynamic eight-second video clips with sound.
Over 40 million Veo 3 videos have been generated, showcasing diverse user creativity on the Gemini app and Flow.
The photo-to-video feature is being rolled out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in select countries with a focus on safety measures like watermarks and feedback options.

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Google’s new Gemini Veo 3 photo-to-video tool is about go mega-viral

AI tools focusing on image and video generation are going viral, surpassing chatbots in popularity.
Google's Veo 3 AI video generator, Higgsfield Soul image generator, and now Gemini tool are gaining traction.
Gemini tool by Google allows users to create videos from single photos, expected to attract AI enthusiasts.
The trend of AI-based image and video generators going viral continues to grow, with Google's latest Gemini tool in the spotlight.

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Google announces latest AI American Infrastructure Acadmey cohort

Google announced the second cohort for its AI Academy American Infrastructure Academy to support companies using AI for cybersecurity, education, and transportation.
The four-month program caters to companies at a seed to Series A stage, offering equity-free support like leadership coaching and sales training.
Selected companies have to meet competitive criteria like having at least six months of runway and proof of traction.
Google has a successful track record of identifying AI startups; the latest cohort includes companies like Attuned Intelligence, CloudRig, and Vetr Health.

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17 startups using AI to improve American infrastructure

The Google for Startups AI Academy: American Infrastructure has selected 17 startups to receive training on leadership, advanced sales and marketing strategies, and access to Google AI experts.
Some of the startups in the latest cohort include companies focusing on AI-powered voice agents for healthcare, cybersecurity for connected vehicles, AI design for therapeutic development, and tools for civil contractors.
Other startups in the program offer services such as connecting talent acquisition with people with disabilities, personalized healthcare data organization, personalized fishing recommendations, and supply chain management solutions.
Overall, these startups aim to improve American infrastructure by leveraging AI technology in various sectors like healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and water resource management.

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OpenAI Reportedly Prepping Browser to Take on Google Chrome

OpenAI is preparing an AI-powered web browser to challenge Google Chrome, set to launch in the coming weeks.
The browser aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize web browsing and potentially impact Google's ad revenue.
The browser is designed to keep user interactions within a ChatGPT-like chat interface, part of OpenAI's strategy to integrate services into users' work and home lives.
The move signifies OpenAI's efforts to compete with Google and Anthropic in the AI market, with plans to expand into the device space and reshape the future of search.

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Google’s working on a Gemini tool for generating illustrated Storybooks (APK teardown)

Google's Gemini tool on Android is working on adding new features like Storybooks, Timeline, and Mindmap options.
Storybooks could potentially be a new component in Gemini for creating illustrated books but is currently not functional.
An animation associated with Storybooks has been discovered, hinting at upcoming developments in this area.
Google is exploring ways to harness generative AI for creating Storybooks, similar to the pre-packaged solution of Audio Overviews in Gemini.

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From localhost to launch: Simplify AI app deployment with Cloud Run and Docker Compose

Google Cloud is collaborating with Docker to simplify AI application deployment workflows, allowing developers to bring their sophisticated applications from local development to Cloud Run seamlessly.
Developers can now deploy their compose.yaml files to Cloud Run with a single command, enabling building containers from source and utilizing Cloud Run’s volume mounts for data persistence.
Cloud Run also supports GPUs for AI workloads, offers pay-per-second billing, rapid scaling, and supports Docker’s recent addition of 'models' to the Compose Spec, making it easier to deploy complex solutions to the cloud.
The collaboration between Google Cloud and Docker aims to simplify the process for developers to build and deploy intelligent applications, emphasizing the adoption of open standards and support for various agent frameworks.

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Gemini on Android just got a small but handy usability upgrade

Google has introduced a new usability gesture for Gemini on Android, allowing users to launch the app in full screen from a small overlay at the bottom of the screen.
This feature is currently functional on devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and likely on the Flip 7 and the Flip 7 FE.
Google unveiled this enhancement following Samsung's launch of new foldable phones, introducing various updates, including access to Gemini Live on the cover screens of flip phones and incorporating AI Mode into Circle to Search and Lens.
The new gesture facilitates seamless switching between the floating Gemini overlay and the app's full-screen mode by swiping up on a small horizontal bar at the top of the mini overlay.

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Google Phone app has more Material 3 Expressive changes in the works (APK teardown)

Google has implemented many Material 3 Expressive changes in the Google Phone app and more changes are expected.
The Keypad in the app is expected to have its own permanent tab instead of Contacts, and Recents will be renamed to Home.
A new sidebar will replace the traditional three-dot menu within the app.
Material 3 Expressive introduces significant changes to the Android platform, enhancing the user experience visually.

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Get Your Products Seen: A Google Merchant Center Guide

Google Merchant Center (GMC) guide explains how to boost visibility on Google platforms.
Setting up and maintaining GMC account improves chances of products showing in search results.
Syncing product catalog, reviews, and ratings, adding promotions, and inventory sync crucial.
Utilizing GMC fully increases organic traffic and boosts sales without extra ad spend.

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Google salaries revealed: how much the search giant pays software engineers and other key roles amid the AI boom

Google and Alphabet chief Sundar Pichai is amongst some of the highest-paid CEOs in the tech industry.
Google has adjusted its compensation processes to emphasize high performance, with recent federal filings revealing salaries for engineers, product managers, and other key roles.
In the competitive AI talent landscape, software engineers at Google can earn up to $340,000.
Despite keeping salary data private, publicly accessible work-visa information shows that Google pays top dollar for various roles, with software engineers standing to earn significant salaries.

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Amazon's Starfish project is using AI to create the ultimate source of information for 'all products worldwide'

Amazon's Starfish project aims to enhance product listings on its Marketplace.
Using AI, the project synthesizes data to create accurate global product information.
The ambitious initiative is expected to add $7.5 billion in sales this year.
Starfish simplifies product listings for third-party sellers, saving time and driving better conversions.
Amazon's goal with Starfish is to become the top global source of product information.

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