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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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This AI turns any image into a production-ready 3D model in minutes

This AI turns any image into a production-ready 3D model in minutes

Hiten3D (often written Hitem3D) lets you turn any 2D image into a clean, watertight 3D model in just a few minutes. Here’s how it works, what’s new in version 2…

DeepSeek V4, OpenCode, and Superpowers: why this open-source stack feels insane

DeepSeek V4, OpenCode, and Superpowers: why this open-source stack feels insane

DeepSeek V4 Flash and Pro have landed with a 1M-token context window and serious potential for open-source AI. Here’s how they perform in real coding workflows …

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…

Turn any image into an editable 3D world with Rodin WorldGen

Turn any image into an editable 3D world with Rodin WorldGen

Rodin WorldGen lets you turn a single image into a fully editable 3D scene, complete with objects, physics-ready data, and export options for Blender, Unity, an…

How Claude Code makes it worth building your own tools

How Claude Code makes it worth building your own tools

Claude Code is making it realistic for small teams and solo founders to replace certain SaaS tools with custom-built systems. Here’s a simple framework for deci…

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…