Google pushes cheaper image and video models

Google released Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast low-cost image generation and previewed Gemini Omni Flash for short video generation and conversational editing.

The pricing is the message: Nano Banana 2 Lite is aimed at high-volume image work, while Omni Flash starts at USD 0.10 per generated second. Google wants developers to chain cheap image drafts into editable video workflows.

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Sources: Google Blog, The Next Web, CocoLoop.