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Google

2026-09-26 13:07:44

Google opens free 1080p AI video generation in Vids to all Google account users

Google said on Sept. 23 that any user with a Google account can now generate 1080p HD videos for free inside Google Vids, its browser-based video editor, through vids.new. The feature runs on the Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash model and can turn text prompts, photos, audio, or existing clips into new videos. Google also added editing controls that had often been tied to paid tools, including scene extension that keeps lighting, characters, and settings consistent, precise clip-length controls for matching scripts or voiceovers, and the ability to upgrade older low-resolution AI clips to 1080p without regenerating them. Each generated clip carries Google DeepMind’s invisible SynthID watermark, which cannot be seen by the human eye but can be detected by machines through SynthID Detector. Free usage limits vary by account type: personal Google accounts get a standard allowance, paid AI plans unlock more, and Workspace Business and Enterprise subscribers receive a larger generation pool along with team management controls. Google said Gemini Omni first launched in May 2026 as a paid feature for Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers, while free access had previously been limited to YouTube Shorts and YouTube Create.

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xAI

2026-08-01 22:40:58

xAI upgrades Grok Imagine with native 1080p video output and voice consistency tools

xAI said on Aug. 1 that it has upgraded Grok Imagine, adding multi-channel audio references to keep generated voices consistent across outputs. The update allows users to input as many as three audio clips and seven reference images in the same workflow. For paid subscribers, the release also adds native 1080p high-definition video output. Internally, the update is referred to as Grok Imagine Video 1.5, or v1.3.28, and is based on an iteration of the Aurora-driven model. Access is limited to paying subscribers, while image and video generation rights for free users have been sharply reduced. Elon Musk also said xAI plans to roll out more community-driven video expansion features and controls for prompt consistency in later updates. The information was cited by CryptoBriefing.

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