Video Generation

Today's Stories

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   Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 cuts video AI cost, adds long scenes

   Google updated Gemini Omni Flash to version 1.1, improving scene extension to analyze up to ten seconds of video (previously just the last second). Scenes can now be extended in 10-second increments up to 40 seconds, and developers can upload external footage as a style reference. The update makes AI video generation cheaper and more flexible. A new 360p draft mode runs up to 60 percent faster at a third of the cost of 720p, with per-second pricing from $0.03 (360p) to $0.30 (4K). This could lower the barrier for businesses to produce video content.

   Omni 1.1 is available through Google AI Studio and developer docs. Pricing per second: $0.03 for 360p, $0.10 for 720p, $0.15 for 1080p, and $0.30 for 4K. Videos can be upscaled to 1080p or 4K.

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   Flow AI launches Veo-powered video generator

   Flow AI, an independent platform, launched an online AI video generator powered by Google's Veo technology. It turns text and images into cinematic clips in seconds, with no install or GPU required. This gives non-technical users a quick, accessible way to create video content without specialized hardware or software, potentially lowering the barrier for video production. The platform is independent and not affiliated with Google, using third-party models under their respective licenses.

   The service is online-based, meaning it can be used from any device with internet access. Its reliance on Google's Veo technology may shape its capabilities, though specifics on pricing or availability are not mentioned.

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   Alibaba's Wan3.0: AI videos up to 30 seconds, from text to PowerPoint

   Alibaba's video generation model Wan3.0 is now available in beta. It produces videos up to 30 seconds long and accepts text, PDFs, web pages, and PowerPoint files as input. This doubles the video length compared to its predecessor, Wan2.5. The model also recommends the best video length based on the user's prompt and includes an extension tool to make existing videos longer. Wan3.0 processes text, images, video, and audio at the same time.

   It is available through the wan.video website, Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, or via API on Qwen Cloud. There are two tiers: a Standard version, currently at a 30 percent discount, and a faster Prime version. Alibaba is pitching Wan3.0 for uses from film production to robotics training.

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   Oneiric open source AI video generator released

   Oneiric, an AI-generated open source video project, has been released. The project is available via a YouTube video and a Hacker News discussion thread. This is significant because it represents a new open source option in AI video generation, a field currently dominated by proprietary models. The open source nature may allow for broader adoption and customization.

   Interested users can view the video at the provided YouTube link and join the discussion on Hacker News.

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   AMD Data Center jumps 107%, but Nvidia's $75B quarter widens the lead

   AMD posted record revenue of $11.54 billion with Data Center revenue of $6.72 billion, up 107% year over year. NVIDIA delivered $75 billion in total quarterly revenue with Data Center revenue up 92%. AMD's Helios rack—combining EPYC server chips, MI450 GPUs, and Pensando networking—drew strong customer interest, with Anthropic committing to up to two gigawatts of MI450 series GPUs, with the first gigawatt starting in 2027. NVIDIA's Blackwell is shipping into every major hyperscaler, and Vera Rubin production begins in Q3. AMD is mounting a genuine challenge to NVIDIA's dominance by offering hyperscalers a credible second source of gigawatt-scale AI compute—an attractive alternative to sole-vendor risk. However, NVIDIA maintains a structural advantage: its Data Center gross margin of 75% far exceeds AMD's 56%, and NVIDIA's vertically integrated stack (Blackwell, Vera Rubin CPUs, NVLink, Spectrum-X, InfiniBand, and CUDA software) creates a moat beyond silicon alone. NVIDIA projects $1 trillion in combined Blackwell and Rubin revenue from 2025 through calendar 2027, signaling confidence in sustained demand.

   AMD guided Q3 revenue to roughly $13 billion (+41% quarter over quarter) and expects Data Center to more than double year-over-year in 2027—success hinges on Helios yields and how quickly Anthropic's first gigawatt of MI450 GPUs converts to revenue. NVIDIA's ability to defend its 75% gross margin while China compute remains excluded from guidance will show whether geopolitical constraints limit upside. Vera Rubin, claimed to deliver up to 35× higher inference throughput than Blackwell, could extend NVIDIA's lead if it performs as promised.

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   AI startup makes 110-minute feature film for $2M in four weeks

   Higgsfield AI, a startup, produced The Cully Hill Boys, a 110-minute action-comedy featuring licensed celebrity likenesses, in just four weeks with a budget of $2 million—half spent on AI tokens. The film follows East London rappers who steal a boat for a music video and get caught between crime cartels. The film demonstrates AI video production can now scale to feature length, a shift from short clips. While the technology still shows visible flaws—unrealistic polish, occasionally obvious AI generation, and inconsistent character reactions—the human screenwriter's dialogue and story structure indicate AI tools may be moving toward democratized, cost-effective long-form production for creators.

   Higgsfield AI says it plans to provide scalable AI workflows for creators, signaling the company sees a market opportunity in bringing down the cost and time required for video production. The film's mixed execution—strong writing, visible generation artifacts—shows where the technology still needs refinement.