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Motion, launches, and the craft of shipping in public.

Practical guides on AI product launch videos, SaaS explainers, and motion design for teams that ship often.

Jul 20, 2026·3 min read

What Is Sora 2? OpenAI's AI Video Model, and What Happened to It

Sora 2 was OpenAI's cinematic AI video model. In 2026 the standalone app and API are being wound down and video folded into ChatGPT. Here's the full picture.

98Guide

Jul 20, 2026·2 min read

Grok Imagine: What xAI's AI Image and Video Generator Can Do in 2026

Grok Imagine is xAI's image and video generator, built into Grok. It makes short clips from text or images with native audio. Features, limits, and best uses.

99Guide

Jul 20, 2026·2 min read

Midjourney Video Generator: What Its V1 Model Can (and Can't) Do in 2026

Midjourney's V1 video model animates your images into short clips. What it does, pricing, and why it's built for artful motion, not marketing videos.

100Guide

Jul 20, 2026·3 min read

AI Ad Generator: How to Make Video Ads and Commercials with AI in 2026

An AI ad generator turns a product or prompt into a video ad in minutes. How the tools work, the categories, and how to pick one that produces on-brand ads.

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Jul 20, 2026·3 min read

How to Make a Video With AI: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Make a video with AI in 2026: pick the right tool for the job, then prompt, review, and refine. A clear step-by-step guide, with the key fork explained.

102Comparison

Jul 20, 2026·3 min read

Kling vs Veo: Which AI Video Generator Should You Use in 2026?

Kling 3.0 vs Google Veo 3.1 — the two leading AI video models of 2026. Kling wins on price and clip length; Veo on resolution and audio. How to choose.

103Comparison

Jul 16, 2026·5 min read

The Best AI Video Generators in 2026 (Ranked by Use Case)

There's no single best AI video generator — there's a best one for your job. The top AI video tools in 2026 ranked by use case, with 2026 pricing.

104Comparison

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Sora vs Veo: Which AI Video Generator Should You Use in 2026?

Sora vs Veo has a clear 2026 answer: Sora was wound down, so Google Veo 3.1 is the practical pick. Here's how they compared and what to use now.

105Comparison

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Runway vs Sora: Which AI Video Generator Wins in 2026?

Runway vs Sora is settled in 2026 — Sora was wound down, so Runway Gen-4.5 is the live choice. How they compared and what to use for marketing videos.

106Comparison

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Veo vs Runway: Which AI Video Generator Is Better in 2026?

Veo vs Runway in 2026: Veo 3.1 wins on quality and native audio, Runway wins on control and editing. Which to pick — and when to use neither.

107Comparison

Jul 16, 2026·2 min read

HeyGen vs Synthesia: Which AI Avatar Video Tool Wins in 2026?

HeyGen vs Synthesia in 2026: HeyGen wins for expressive marketing avatars, Synthesia for governed training. Pricing, quality, and which to pick.

108Comparison

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Kling vs Runway: Which AI Video Generator Is Better in 2026?

Kling vs Runway in 2026: Kling 3.0 wins on value and cinematic motion, Runway Gen-4.5 wins on control and editing. Which to pick for your work.

109Insight

Jul 16, 2026·2 min read

Is Sora Shutting Down? What Happened to OpenAI's Video Tool in 2026

Yes — OpenAI wound Sora down in 2026: free generation removed in January, the app discontinued in April, and the API sunsets September 24, 2026.

110Comparison

Jul 16, 2026·2 min read

Descript vs Loom: Which Is Better for Product Videos in 2026?

Descript vs Loom: Loom wins for quick screen recordings, Descript for edited, polished videos. Which to use — and when a generator beats both.

111Q&A

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Can ChatGPT Still Make Videos? What It Can and Can't Do in 2026

Yes — ChatGPT still makes videos in 2026 via built-in Sora on paid plans, but only short photoreal clips. Limits, quotas, and what to use for product videos instead.

112Q&A

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Can Claude Make Videos? What Anthropic's AI Can and Can't Do

No — Claude can't generate video directly, but it's one of the best AI tools for scripting and planning one. Here's how to go from Claude to a finished video.

113Q&A

Jul 16, 2026·2 min read

Can Gemini Make Videos? How Google's AI Generates Video in 2026

Yes — Google Gemini makes videos via Veo, generating short clips from text or images. Here's what it can do, the limits, and what to use for product videos.

114Q&A

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Can Canva Make AI Videos? What Magic Media Can and Can't Do

Yes — Canva makes AI videos with Magic Media, but only short silent clips. Here's what Canva's AI video does, the credit limits, and when to use something else.

115Q&A

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

How Does AI Video Generation Work? A Plain-English Explainer

AI video generation turns a text prompt into moving images using models trained on video. Here's how it works, the main types, and their real limits.

116Q&A

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Are AI Videos Good for Marketing? What the 2026 Data Says

Yes — AI videos are good for marketing when they're on-brand and clear. What the data shows, where AI video wins, and the quality bar you have to clear.

117Q&A

Jul 16, 2026·3 min read

Do Product Videos Increase Conversions? What the Data Shows

Yes — product videos increase conversions, with landing-page video commonly lifting rates from ~2.9% to ~4.8%. Updated 2026 data, the caveats, and how to do it right.

118Q&A

Jul 16, 2026·2 min read

How Do I Make a Video Without Filming Anything?

You can make a professional video without a camera using AI motion graphics, screen recordings, or stock footage. Here's how to pick and do it in 2026.

119Guide

Jul 15, 2026·4 min read

How to Market a Product as a Solopreneur (2026)

You built the product alone. Now you market it alone. A practical playbook for solopreneurs who need reach without a team, a budget, or a marketing background.

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Jul 15, 2026·2 min read

Video Marketing for Solopreneurs: The Minimum Effective Stack

No videographer, no editor, no studio — but you still need video. The minimum effective video stack for a one-person company, and how to keep it sustainable.