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Ask Maps is an AI feature inside Google Maps that helps you ask natural-language questions and get place recommendations on a map. It is ideal for travelers, commuters, and everyday users who want faster, more useful local search.

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How to use HeyGen to build realistic AI avatar videos

How to use HeyGen to build realistic AI avatar videos

HeyGen is an AI video platform that lets you create lifelike avatar videos, generate scripts, and translate content without stepping in front of a camera. This …

How to create viral AI animation videos for free in 2026

How to create viral AI animation videos for free in 2026

Learn a complete, beginner-friendly workflow to create viral AI-powered 2D animation videos using only free tools. From script prompts to images, video generati…

This CLI tool cleans up AI code slop for you

This CLI tool cleans up AI code slop for you

AI coding assistants are great at generating code—but terrible at cleaning up after themselves. This article breaks down a Rust-based CLI tool that finds dead c…

What are AI agent skills? Build your first skill in minutes

What are AI agent skills? Build your first skill in minutes

AI agent skills are simple markdown files that give your AI custom behaviors and domain knowledge. This guide walks you through what skills are, how they work, …

How to build voice AI agents for your business with Smallest.ai

How to build voice AI agents for your business with Smallest.ai

Learn how to clone your voice, build AI phone agents, and generate multilingual voiceovers using Smallest.ai’s Lightning and Adams platforms. This step-by-step …

Microsoft accidentally admitted the dark side of AI productivity

Microsoft accidentally admitted the dark side of AI productivity

AI is reshaping software jobs, pricing, and even how kids learn — and Microsoft’s own research quietly reveals just how unreliable these tools can be. Here’s wh…

Inside Flip: the vertical AI voice agent powering $12M+ in ARR

Inside Flip: the vertical AI voice agent powering $12M+ in ARR

Flip is an AI voice agent that automates customer support calls for transportation, retail, and healthcare companies. After pivoting from a college ride-sharing…

From zero to your first AI agent in 12 minutes (no coding)

From zero to your first AI agent in 12 minutes (no coding)

You don’t need servers, APIs, or coding skills to build powerful AI agents anymore. This guide walks you through creating two practical agents in your browser u…

The Shy Girl AI controversy: what it reveals about AI writing and publishing

The Shy Girl AI controversy: what it reveals about AI writing and publishing

A viral horror novel, accusations of AI-generated prose, and a major publisher pulling the plug. The Shy Girl controversy isn’t just about one book—it’s a case …

How I’m coding in 2026: the AI super-app strategy for developers

How I’m coding in 2026: the AI super-app strategy for developers

All the big AI players are converging on the same “super‑app” for coding and agents. Here’s what that means, which tools actually matter, and how to set up a pr…