HeyGen just rolled out Video Podcast, a new tool that transforms documents, links, or prompts into fully produced two-host video shows. Instead of stopping at audio, it automatically generates studio scenes, multi-camera switching, and B-roll in minutes. Why it matters: it turns static text into broadcast-ready video content with zero filming required.
HeyGen just launched HyperFrames, an official MCP connector for Claude and Claude Code that turns text prompts into animated videos. Instead of skimming dense walls of text, users can now generate code-first motion graphics, voiceovers, and subtitles directly inside Claude, exporting ready-to-share MP4s without touching a video editor.
HeyGen just open-sourced HyperFrames, an agent-native framework that converts HTML into MP4 videos, built entirely inside Claude Code. It allows AI agents to programmatically generate video workflows, and HeyGen even proved the concept by producing its own launch video inside Claude Code.
HeyGen just dropped Avatar V, an AI tool that captures your likeness in just 15 seconds and locks in character consistency across every generated clip. You can change outfits, styles, and settings while keeping your core identity intact. It tackles one of AI video's toughest pain points: preventing faces and characters from morphing between scenes.
HeyGen just partnered with Topaz Labs to bake its Starlight Precise 2.5 upscaling model directly into the platform. Users can now upscale any video from any resolution straight to 4K with sharper detail and smoother motion. It eliminates the hassle of jumping into external tools just to clean up exported video.
HeyGen just rolled out Avatar IV, powering its Digital Twin with hyper-realistic gestures, natural head-to-toe body movements, and voice delivery tailored to each user's speaking style. Creators and executives can now produce personalized video content from scripts without stepping in front of a camera. The update is now live on HeyGen.
ElevenLabs just rolled out Eleven v3 (alpha) across its API, bringing realistic multi-speaker dialogue and emotional control to developers. The model supports over 70 languages and can handle natural interruptions between unlimited speakers using audio tags. Partners like HeyGen, InVideo, and Poe have already integrated the update.
HeyGen just launched Product Placement, a new feature that turns a product photo, a chosen avatar, and a script into a ready-to-run UGC video ad. Powered by Avatar IV for realistic gestures and lip-syncing, it eliminates the need for actors, studios, or video editing—and is now live for all users.
HeyGen just rolled out a major update to Avatar IV, adding script-driven dynamic gestures and hyper-real micro-expressions to its digital avatars. Users can now direct body movements directly via prompts in 1080p clips up to 60 seconds long. The feature is already available across all HeyGen accounts.
HeyGen just rolled out Avatar IV, an advanced avatar model that brings a single photo to life using only an audio track. Instead of basic lip-syncing, its diffusion engine analyzes tone and emotion to generate natural micro-expressions, pauses, and head tilts. The feature is now rolling out to all users.
HeyGen just released its iOS app, packing its avatar generation and video translation tech directly onto the iPhone. Users can now generate lifelike digital avatars and translate videos into more than 175 languages on the go. Why it matters: dynamic, multilingual video creation is now literally in your pocket.
AI video startup HeyGen just raised $5.6 million at a $75 million valuation and launched a near-instant custom avatar generator. Users can now generate a realistic digital twin from smartphone footage in five minutes instead of waiting days for studio production. HeyGen's annual recurring revenue has already jumped to $18 million.
