YouTube announces new generative AI tools for Shorts creators

At its Made on YouTube live event on Tuesday, the company unveiled new generative AI tools for creators making Shorts. YouTube is introducing a custom version of Google’s text-to-video generative AI model, Veo 3, to Shorts. This release also includes…

Tesla probed for potentially faulty door handles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into claims that Tesla’s door handles become inoperable in certain situations on Model Y SUVs. The safety agency’s Office of Defects Investigation revealed the probe on Tuesday after having received…

D-ID acquires Berlin-based video startup Simpleshow

D-ID, a video generation and editing platform, announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Berlin-based B2B video creation platform Simpleshow. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the companies. According to D-ID chief executive Gil Perry, Simpleshow’s product…

Amazon to host Prime Big Deals Day sales event on October 7 and 8

Amazon is continuing its annual tradition of hosting a second Prime event of the year, called Prime Big Deals Day, in October. Following the pattern established in recent years, the company announced the event will take place on October 7…