Apple's M5 chip pushes AI performance, Google's Veo 3.1 is better at generating videos from images, and Threads now supports group DM episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 9 MIN

Apple's M5 chip pushes AI performance, Google's Veo 3.1 is better at generating videos from images, and Threads now supports group DM

from Engadget News + Next · host Engadget

-Apple has introduced a new M-series chip on updated versions of the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and for the first time, Apple Vision Pro. The new M5 chip shares plenty of similarities with the M4 chip Apple introduced in 2024, but the biggest seems to be a focus on improving graphics and AI performance. -Google has released a new update to its Veo AI video generation model that should make it do a better job of sticking to prompts and converting images into videos. - Meta has started rolling out group chats for the app, which lets you add up to 50 of your followers to a single conversation. Just start a new message and add anybody who follows you on Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Oct 16, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Apple's M5 chip pushes AI performance, Google's Veo 3.1 is better at generating videos from images, and Threads now supports group DM

0:00 9:41

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Engadget News + Next?

This episode is 9 minutes long.

When was this Engadget News + Next episode published?

This episode was published on October 16, 2025.

Can I download this Engadget News + Next episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!