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Seedream 5.5 comes to CapCut: 100 chained edits and transparent backgrounds
ByteDance brings Seedream 5.5 to CapCut and Dreamina with 100-round editing, transparent backgrounds and better text. Benchmarks, caveats and access.
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YouTube reports election viewership figures
On November 6, YouTube published viewership figures related to the U.S. midterm elections. The company reported that more than 35 million viewers in the country watched election content on Election Day; globally, more than 40 million watched related livestreams.
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Meta introduces customizable spaces in Muse
On November 6, Meta announced customizable spaces in Muse. They’re created from an idea described by the user and can be adjusted, organized, and scheduled. Examples include a podcast studio, a weekly planner, and a hub for freelance projects.
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TikTok selects 11 Filipino creators for regional stage
On November 9, TikTok published the list of 11 Filipino creators who will represent the country in the inaugural regional stage of its Southeast Asia awards, chosen through national public voting held from October 12 to 26. Regional winners will be announced in Bali on November 27.
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Google Launches Gaming Campaign with Henry Cavill
On November 4, Google published the first episode of a series in which Henry Cavill develops Mustache Protocol, a 16-bit video game made with Googlebook and AI that is not yet available. Google announced a US$11 donation per play from November 11 to 30, 2026, up to US$500,000, in partnership with Movember.
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Google enables UCP payments for Canadian merchants
On November 4, Google announced the initial rollout of direct UCP payments for shoppers in Canada in Search AI Mode and the Gemini app, with eligible merchants including lululemon, select Shopify merchants, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Simons. Google Pay uses information saved in Google Wallet.
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Gemini turns sketches into interactive prototypes
Google showed how to turn a sketch into an interactive prototype with Canvas in Gemini. Its examples include an app mockup, a habit tracker, and a game board; you can then try out the result and request design or feature changes.
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Google Vids offers three free videos per month
Google announced on November 5 that Vids now uses Omni 1.2 Flash. Since the announcement, anyone with a Google account or a Workspace subscription could generate up to three 15-second videos per month at no cost. Google also highlighted promotions, reference images, and narration.
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Google expands Gemini Omni 1.2 for video creation
On November 5, Google announced Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, generally available in Gemini API and Gemini for business. It generates 3- to 15-second clips and supports visual and audio references, as well as conversational edits to the same video.
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