More Gemini features are coming to Google TV | TechCrunch

Google announced on Wednesday a new wave of AI-powered features coming to Google TV, alongside a dedicated short-form video feed that brings YouTube Shorts directly to the home screen. At the center of this update are more Gemini capabilities. Within the Gemini tab, a “Create” button lets users experiment with generative AI tools Nano Banana and Veo. These are rolling out first on Gemini-enabled TCL TVs in the U.S., with broader device support expected later. Nano Banana, Google’s image-generation and editing model, lets users transform photos using simple voice prompts. Users can swap outfits, change backgrounds, or generate entirely new scenes. Google is positioning the feature as a shared, living-room experience, encouraging playful prompts like asking the AI to make “my dad wear a ridiculous outfit” to get a laugh from family and friends. Veo, on the other hand, allows users to create clips from scratch or animate still images by describing a scenario. For instance, “make my grandfather moonwalk in space.” Image Credits:Google Google Photos is also getting an upgrade on Google TV. With Gemini-powered search, users can quickly surface specific memories, like vacations or birthday parties, without digging through their entire library. Results are displayed in a browsable format, making it easy to view images full-screen or launch a slideshow. There’s also a new “Remix” feature that lets users apply artistic styles such as watercolor or oil painting to their photos.  Mean...