AI Video
The AI Video App Landscape, Decoded: Who Actually Builds the Models You're Using
Confused why every AI video app claims to have Seedance or Veo? Here's how the model-builder vs. wrapper-app landscape actually works.
AI Video
descart
Decart's Lucy 2.5 Edits Live Video in Real Time — No Render Queue Required
Decart's Lucy 2.5 edits live video in real time at 30fps with near-zero latency, no render queue required. Here's how it actually works, and who it's for.
ai podcast
How to Start Your Own Video Podcast Using AI... You Know, If You Want to Try It
You can genuinely make a two-host AI video podcast in minutes now. Here's how it actually works, and how to do it without it looking fake or sloppy.
minimax
MiniMax's New H3 Model Wants In on the One-Pass Audio-Video Race
MiniMax launched H3 (Hailuo 3.0) into early access, joining Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.5 in generating synchronized video and audio in one pass. Here's what's actually new, and what isn't.
heygen
HeyGen's Video Podcast Can Turn a PDF Into a Full Show in Minutes
HeyGen launched a major upgrade to its Video Podcast tool, turning a document or idea into a two-host video show with studio scenes and multi-cam cuts, ready in minutes.
AI Filmmaking
How Much Does It Cost to Make an AI Film in 2026? A Real Breakdown
What does it actually cost to make an AI film in 2026? A real, line-item breakdown of video generation, voice, music, and editing costs across three budget tiers.
ai avatars
AI Avatars Keep Falling Apart on Camera — Mirage Avatar X Claims It Fixed That
Captions launched Mirage Avatar X, an AI avatar model that claims to fix the consistency and expression problems that have plagued digital twins since the category started.
Runway
Seedance 2.5 Is Coming to Runway: Here's What It Means for AI Filmmakers
Runway confirmed Seedance 2.5 is on the way, teasing ByteDance's 30-second single-shot video model. No launch date yet — here's what it adds and why it matters.
Runway
Runway's Motion Brush Explained: What It Does and When to Actually Use It
Runway's Motion Brush lets you paint motion directly onto a still image before generation — telling the model exactly what moves, how fast, and in which direction. Here's how it works and when to use it.
Runway
After 8 Years, Runway Finally Has runway.com
Runway just acquired runway.com — eight years after founding as Runway AI and settling for runwayml.com because they couldn't afford the domain. Small milestone, good story.
AI Filmmaking
Can You Actually Make Money as an AI Filmmaker in 2026? Here's the Honest Answer.
The short answer is yes — but probably not the way you're imagining. Here's the honest breakdown of what's actually working for AI filmmakers right now, what's still being figured out, and which revenue paths are real versus aspirational.
higgsfield
The Higgsfield TOS Controversy, Explained: What Happened, What Changed, and What's Still Worth Watching
Higgsfield updated its Terms of Service on July 23, creators pushed back hard, and the company revised them again. Here's the full story — what the original terms actually said, what changed, and what's still worth knowing before you build a commercial workflow on the platform.