AI News & Guides

The developments that actually change which apps we recommend — explained without the hype cycle.

Guides

The $20 Question: What an AI Subscription Actually Buys You in 2026

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot all charge about $20/month. Here's what each twenty actually includes, who should pay for which, and when free tiers are honestly enough.

Updated August 9, 2026

AI Video

Sora Is Gone: Why OpenAI Killed Its Video App and What to Use Instead

OpenAI discontinued the Sora app in April 2026 and retires its API in September. Here's what happened, how to export your content, and the best Sora alternatives in 2026.

Updated August 9, 2026

Comparisons

Is DeepSeek Better Than ChatGPT? The 2026 Reality Check

DeepSeek shocked the AI world in 2025 with frontier performance at open-source prices. Eighteen months later, here's an honest comparison with ChatGPT — capability, cost, privacy, and who should use which.

Updated August 9, 2026