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I Tried Microsoft’s New Free AI Video Generator: Here’s How to Use It

Bing Video Creator will come to desktops and Copilot Search, but for now it’s only on the Bing Search mobile app.

Microsoft has a new, free tool to let you create AI-generated videos: the Bing Video Creator. When I tried it out just now, typing in a text prompt, in less than a minute the app generated a 5-second video of the Bing logo on an inflatable floating in a pool along with flamingo and donut floaties.

There are some limitations — for starters, the 5-second length. Also, for now, videos are only in a 9:16 vertical format; Microsoft says a 16:9 horizontal format will be available soon. Users have the option of making a «fast» or «standard» video. Fast, which is the default, is almost instantaneous, while Standard can take hours, according to the app. Fast requires the use of Microsoft Rewards points, which can be earned with Bing searches and Microsoft Store purchase, among other ways.

The feature is currently only on the Bing Search mobile app, but is coming to Windows desktops and Copilot Search, according to the company. It’s powered by OpenAI’s Sora video technology

Bing Video Creator joins other major AI-driven video creation tools, including Sora from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Google Veo, Runway and Meta Movie Gen. You can check out what Google’s latest Veo 3 feature can do for those willing to pay for Gemini Ultra. The technology is moving quickly, with more and more options becoming available, some offering free access, others charging a fee or including them in AI-service subscriptions.

How to use Bing Video Creator

It’s not instantly intuitive how to find or use the Video Creator, especially if you’re not already using the Bing Search app.

In the app, I accessed the feature by clicking on the box on the bottom right of the home screen. That brings up lots of apps within the app; look for «Video Creator» on the bottom left. 

There, you can create a still image or video by typing in a text prompt. Using the Fast option, which is the default, should generate the short video in moments.

You can also type «Create a video of…» directly in the app’s main search bar if you don’t want to hunt for the feature.  

You can download and share the video. When I tried it out, I found the video was not very high quality and was not easy to download directly from the app. Sharing a link to the video creation and viewing it outside the app offers an option to download the full video. 

Microsoft says it will keep your video creations available for 90 days.

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T-Mobile Is Feeling Generous, Gifting Customers a Free Premium iPhone 16 Pro

You can also score $800 towards your existing contract to make switching easier.

Most major cell service providers require you to sign a multiyear contract, so choosing the right one is a big decision. You’ll want to consider factors like the coverage in your area and how many lines you’re looking to add, but most carriers also offer some serious deals that could sway your decision. And there are some excellent T-Mobile deals you can take advantage of right now that make it a pretty competitive pick — especially for Apple fans looking to upgrade.

T-Mobile has some bargains up for grabs, including free lines and streaming services. But one highlight is the chance to snag yourself the top-rated iPhone 16 Pro for free. The language on some of these offers can be a little confusing, so we’ve broken down how T-Mobile’s current deals work below. Note that there aren’t any set expirations for these offers, so they could vanish at any moment. We wouldn’t wait too long if you’re hoping to take advantage of these savings.

Why these deals matter

You more or less need a phone with reliable coverage these days, but costs can add up quickly. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mobile device or shopping for the best family plans, these T-Mobile deals can help save you some serious cash each month.

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Amazon’s Building Humanoid Robots to Speed Deliveries to You

Amazon is reportedly testing package-delivery bots in one of its facilities. Will they talk to your Ring doorbell?

Amazon has used drones to deliver packages, but according to an internal report cited by The Information, the retailer is planning to test out more human-like autonomous delivery methods. Namely, robots that would walk right up to your door to deliver items.

The company is reportedly finishing work on a San Francisco-based obstacle park to work on the technology. It’s unclear how soon the technology might be developed or used for real-world deliveries.

Amazon has been touting its work in robotics for the home and for warehouse work, but this is the first time the company has made an explicit push into using human-like robotics for package delivery, which could replace human workers. The robots would use some of the same AI technology that the company is rolling across other areas of its business.

Along with delivery robots, Amazon is working on humanoid robots that would work in its warehouses, according to Reuters, reporting on an event at Amazon’s Lab126 research facility.

In a post on its X account, Amazon pointed to a story about how it’s using agentic AI across several fronts: «We’re developing foundation models that will allow fulfillment center robots to understand and act on natural language commands. Imagine saying ‘Pick up that yellow tote’ and having a robot do it instantly. The future of robotics is here, and it speaks your language.»

The company has hundreds of robotics-related job listings posted in the US, Canada, Germany and Luxembourg. 

 Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for information.

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