Stop blaming AI for human slop
AI slop is real, but the machine never hit publish. AI shaming punishes the tool, protects the spammer, and pushes honest users into hiding their process.
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The cheapest AI model is the one that finishes the job
GPT-6 Sol and Luna halve OpenAI’s API prices. But price per token isn’t cost per finished task. Here’s how to test which AI model route is actually cheaper.
Gemini 3.5 Pro still isn't here. Google's building something much bigger.
Gemini's Pro tier has sat empty since February while Flash ships every three weeks. What Google built instead—and why Googlebook is where it lands.
A brilliant app can still be wrong for your workflow
Tech FOMO can turn an impressive tool into an imaginary requirement. Use this four-line filter to separate a real workflow need from more bloat.
I paid for 23 AI tools. Only 4 produced real work
I paid for 23 AI tools in 18 months. Only four produced real work. Here’s the audit, one-in-one-out rule, and 30-day test that cleared the clutter.
This free writing app is Google Docs and Grammarly on steroids
Lexicon is a free, open-source writing app for Windows, Mac, and Linux with offline grammar checks, no account, and optional local AI. Here’s how to set it up.
Why more productivity tools can make you less productive
Too many productivity tools promise more output but create subscriptions, fake goals, and more work. Here’s the case for a smaller, honest tech stack.