Product Updates - January 2026 : Managed Inference, Expanded AI Ecosystem, and Advanced SDK Improvements

January 2026 brought significant advancements to the VideoSDK platform, focusing on AI infrastructure, voice capabilities, and enhanced developer control. A key highlight is the introduction of VideoSDK-managed inference for AI Agents, which simplifies real-time AI deployment by managing complex AI pipelines, including Speech-to-Text, Large Language Models, and Text-to-Speech, through the VideoSDK Gateway. This update, alongside expanded speech and audio capabilities from integrations like ElevenLabs and Cartesia, broadens the range of voice options and reduces latency. The introduction of videosdk-eval provides a framework for evaluating agent performance, while upgrades in real-time analytics and observability improve system visibility and optimization. VideoSDK also enhanced video quality controls across its core SDKs, improved developer experience, and expanded into IoT voice experiences with support for clearer voice interactions on hardware devices. These updates aim to make real-time AI and communication infrastructure more accessible and sophisticated for developers, with continued focus on seamless integration and performance improvements throughout 2026.

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