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5 free AI tools you’ll want to try the second you see them

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You’re really gonna love this.

I’ve been diving into the latest AI tools, and some of them are so jaw-dropping I couldn’t wait to get them in your hands. They don’t feel like tech. They feel like creative black magic.

These aren’t dry “watch me demo an algorithm” kind of tools. These are “I just accidentally made a Pixar short about a pizza delivery robot who questions reality” kind of tools.

Best of all, you can play with them right now. No downloads, no special skills required. Just your browser and a little imagination.

👉 Before you get started

Yes, you’ll need to make a free account for each one. Most give you a set number of free credits every month. A credit is one action, like generating a video or creating a piece of art. When you run out, you can wait for the next month or pay for more.

Smart sign-up tip: If you have Gmail, keep your inbox clean by adding a plus sign and a word to your address. If your email is myname@gmail.com, sign up as myname+ai@gmail.com or myname+music@gmail.com. All the messages still land in your inbox, but you’ll know exactly which service sent them and you can filter or block them anytime. Apple users, try Hide my email.

Google Veo
Hollywood-level video from a sentence. Type “a drone shot over snowy mountains at sunrise,” and Veo creates it in cinematic quality. Join the wait list now, it’s worth it.

Adobe Firefly
Add, remove or transform anything in a photo in seconds. “Put a rainbow over the lake” or “erase the car in the background.” Done, no Photoshop required.

Runway Gen-2
Type a scene like “a cat surfing a giant wave in Hawaii,” and get a video clip back. You can even upload your own footage and change the entire style from realistic to wild and surreal.

Suno Music
Describe the style, mood and vibe, and it will compose a fully original song, vocals and all. Yes, even “jazz lullaby for robots” works.

Midjourney Web Beta
Truly, I saved the best for last. The most stunning AI art and video generator out there, now in your browser. “Steampunk city at night” turns into a masterpiece in seconds.

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🎬 Where can I watch that? These sites have the answer

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You know the feeling. You want to watch a specific movie, maybe an old favorite (hello, 1999’s The Mummy) or that buzzworthy show everyone’s talking about, but you have no clue where to find it.

Instead of spending those precious moments actually watching it, you’re playing streaming detective: Netflix? Hulu? Prime Video? Is it free? Rentable?

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Safety first, second and third…

😅 Let’s face it: Peace of mind is priceless.

🚪 Ding-dong: Get alerts, talk back and scare off porch pirates with a 2K video doorbell (54% off).

🔒 Your lock, upgraded: These childproof door locks (15% off, two-pack) hold up against 800 pounds of force.

🛎️ Sketchy hotel? Pack a little portable door lock (17% off). 4.2 stars and 11,800+ reviews.

🚘 Them’s the breaks: This steering wheel and brake lock combo (20% off) is a giant “nope” for carjackers.

📦 A secure hideaway: Keep packages out of sight with a weatherproof outdoor storage box (24% off).

🛡️ Fortify everything: Head to my Amazon storefront to explore a whole arsenal of safety tools I picked just for you.

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A stolen iPhone's trek around the world

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Thomas got pickpocketed at a bar. Using Apple’s Find My to track it down, he watched it go from a pawn shop to a church … and then all the way to China. Plus: Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto, Epstein video updates, and why you might soon get delivery in 15 minutes or less.

🤯 Fake YouTubia: A Wired report found at least 120 YouTube channels cranking out AI-generated celeb drama, like phony talk show fights using still images and robotic voice-overs. One video shows Mark Wahlberg getting roasted on The View. Didn’t happen. This isn’t fake news, it’s full-on delusion theater.

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That’s the critics’ score for Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds remake. When critics and audiences agree, you know it’s … something. This Prime Video disaster-piece did the impossible though. People are actually watching it.

💻 Buying a new computer? Know the specs you need. For basic browsing and streaming, look for at least a dual-core 2.0 GHz processor, 4-8 GB of RAM and an SSD for quick loading. For heavier stuff like gaming or video editing, get a recent multi-core 3.0 GHz+ CPU, a dedicated graphics card and 16 GB+ RAM. Click here for 20 laptop and desktops I trust. You’re welcome.

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▶️ Control Facebook video autoplay: You can choose whether videos in your feed play automatically. On PC, go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Media and toggle off Autoplay animations. On mobile, go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Media > Autoplay and tap Never or On Wi-Fi only.

🌡️ Stop your Android from overheating: First one’s obvious, don’t leave your phone in direct sunlight. Next, avoid using it for heavy tasks, like streaming video, while it’s charging. And make sure it’s running the latest updates! Go to Settings > Software Update and follow the prompts.

▶️ Find your liked videos on YouTube: Tap the three-line menu in the top left and select Playlists. Your liked videos will be right there. To keep something for later, tap the Save button below the video player and select Watch Later. Head back to Playlists to find it in the list.

🗣️ AI’s new favorite party trick? Stealing your TikTok rants, word-for-um-filled-word, and deepfaking them with a totally different face and voice. A wild “incinerator at Alligator Alcatraz” video hit 20M views, copied from a real person, made by a robot. And TikTok barely flinched. Next up: a deepfake of you reacting to this deepfake.

Swifties, avert your eyes: Grok’s “spicy” video mode just casually turned AI Taylor Swift into a nude dancing avatar on the first try. No warnings, no real age checks. While other tools block NSFW celeb content, Grok was like “Sure, let’s get weird.” Somewhere, a lawyer just woke up sweating and didn’t know why.

🖥️ Pick the right refresh rate: Resolution isn’t everything when buying a monitor. Refresh rate affects how smooth motion looks and helps cut down on choppy images. For everyday work, anything over 60 Hz is fine. Gamers and video editors should go for 180 Hz. And if your kids are serious about Fortnite, they’ll want 240 Hz or more.

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📹 No cellfies here: Turns out the FBI does have the “missing minute” from the Epstein prison footage. You know, the one that mysteriously vanished from the DOJ’s public video. The metadata shows it was recorded, just not released. Officials now claim the raw footage exists and shows nothing sketchy, obviously.

😳 Oklahoma school board scandal: During a Board of Ed meeting, someone streamed a video of nude women gathered around a “chiropractic table” on the big screen. So there’s a full-blown investigation, and fingers are pointing at Ryan Walters, the state’s head of education. He’s denying everything, of course.

🍏 iPhone 17 Pro rumors: It’s getting a major camera upgrade, like 8x optical zoom instead of the 16 Pro’s 5x. Apple’s also working on a special pro camera app and adding a new button on the top edge for quick shots. It might even support 8K video recording. Now everyone can see your nose hairs.

YouTube sleep timer: You can play white noise before bed without it running all night. While watching a video, tap the cog icon (on mobile and desktop), select Sleep timer and choose a time like 30 minutes or End of video. Fingers crossed, no loud ad sneaks in to ruin your dreams.

📺 Skip the app-hopping: Stream HBO Max, Paramount+, Apple TV+ and more, all inside Prime Video. Just log in on the web, click the Channels tab at the top and follow the prompts to subscribe. Now (almost) all your shows are in one place. So much easier.

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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Watching a YouTube video and want to share the good part? Pause it where you want, right-click and select Copy video URL at current time. Now send the link. Easy.

💣 AI made your explosion: In a “first ever” moment, Netflix used generative AI to create a building-collapse scene in The Eternaut, claiming it was 10x faster and cheaper than traditional video effects. CEO Ted Sarandos swears it wasn’t only a major budget break but a creative opportunity. Sure, if your idea of creativity is “Chat, make Argentina go boom.”