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Project Genie is an experimental Google tool that turns text and images into explorable interactive worlds. It is built for creators, developers, and curious users who want a fast way to prototype immersive environments.

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Don’t throw away your old phone – turn it into an AI-powered home assistant

Don’t throw away your old phone – turn it into an AI-powered home assistant

Got an old Android phone and a few forgotten gadgets in a drawer? Here’s how to turn that “junk” into a stylish, AI-powered smart home assistant with wireless c…

How to use Hermes Agent with DeepSeek V4 for a powerful free AI setup

How to use Hermes Agent with DeepSeek V4 for a powerful free AI setup

Hermes Agent now supports DeepSeek V4 Flash for free via the Nues portal, unlocking a powerful autonomous AI environment at zero cost. Here’s how it works, why …

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…

DeepSeek V4 + Hermes Agent + ZimaBoard 2: a lightweight AI coding rig

DeepSeek V4 + Hermes Agent + ZimaBoard 2: a lightweight AI coding rig

This guide walks through setting up Hermes Agent with DeepSeek V4 Flash on a ZimaBoard 2, replacing a Raspberry Pi + Gemma 4 setup. It covers the hardware upgra…

ChatGPT 5.5 is here: real-world tests, not just party tricks

ChatGPT 5.5 is here: real-world tests, not just party tricks

ChatGPT 5.5 promises better coding, research, and agent-style workflows—but how much better is it really? This hands-on breakdown walks through practical tests …

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…

ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini: which AI builds the best NBA 2K26-style game in 1 hour?

ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini: which AI builds the best NBA 2K26-style game in 1 hour?

Three top AI models—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude—were each given one hour to build an NBA 2K26-style basketball game from scratch. Here’s how they handled code, …

23 advanced ChatGPT use cases that feel like cheating at life

23 advanced ChatGPT use cases that feel like cheating at life

Most people use only a tiny fraction of what ChatGPT can actually do. This guide walks through 23 powerful, practical ways to turn ChatGPT into your second brai…

AI agent swarms: why single AI is already outdated

AI agent swarms: why single AI is already outdated

A new class of “agent swarms” is quietly changing how software and strategy get built. Instead of one chatbot doing one task, coordinated teams of AI agents can…

DeepSeek V4, GPT-5.5, and 16,000 lost jobs: what this week in AI really means

DeepSeek V4, GPT-5.5, and 16,000 lost jobs: what this week in AI really means

DeepSeek V4 now runs on Chinese chips, OpenAI has released GPT-5.5, and Meta and Microsoft are cutting 16,000 roles while pouring billions into AI. Here’s what …