News
Model launches, research and the stories shaping AI.
Find articles THE AI EDITIONNEWS · IDEAS · PRACTICAL KNOW-HOW
Stay curious.
Understand what’s next.
Your guide to the fast-moving world of AI.
From breakthrough models to everyday tools.
Local Background Removal: Best Practices with U2NETP on CPU
A tested local U2NETP CPU workflow with an original teapot fixture, transparent PNG checks, real edge analysis, and reusable scripts. Includes the limitations behind the numbers.
THE READING LIST
Search all posts ↗Latest stories
Add Sound Effects and a Music Climax to a Short Without Re-encoding the Video
Build a licensed sound-effects library and music reveal with FFmpeg and Python while preserving video. Includes tested scripts, four CC0 samples and real verification reports.
Best MiniMax H3 Reference-to-Video Workflow for ComfyUI (Consistent Characters, 16 GB, Free JSON)
My MiniMax H3 reference-to-video ComfyUI workflow for consistent characters on 16 GB: ref2va, 6-step Turbo, RIFE 72 fps + 1080p finish. Free JSON.
Best MiniMax H3 Image-to-Video Workflow for ComfyUI (First/Last Frame, 16 GB, Free JSON)
The MiniMax H3 image-to-video and first/last-frame ComfyUI workflow I run on a 16 GB RTX 5080: 6-step Turbo, synced audio, free JSON.
Best MiniMax H3 Text-to-Video Workflow for ComfyUI (16 GB VRAM, Free JSON)
My tested MiniMax H3 text-to-video ComfyUI workflow for 16 GB VRAM: 6-step Turbo LoRA, 4B ClipProj encoder, synced audio. Free JSON download.
ComfyUI Pixal3D Workflow: Image to 3D with a Real Example
Turn one image into a textured static GLB with this ComfyUI Pixal3D workflow. Follow an actual character example, exact baseline controls, required models, and output checks, with optional…
Voicebox Tutorial: Free Local AI Voice Generation on Windows
Set up Voicebox on Windows, choose the right local text-to-speech engine, create a voiceover, and explore authorized voice cloning, expressive delivery, and multilingual narration.
GO DEEPER
Follow your curiosity.
Every side of artificial intelligence.
Guides
Practical walkthroughs, from first steps to advanced workflows.
Find articlesReviews
A closer look at models, apps and what they can do.
Find articlesAI Tools
Discover useful tools for work, learning and everyday projects.
Find articlesOpen Source
Open models, local inference and community-built software.
Find articlesCoding & Agents
AI-assisted development, automation and agent workflows.
Find articlesCreative AI
Image, video, voice, music and 3D creation.
Find articlesAI moves fast.
Understanding it matters.
Explore the ideas, tools and techniques
behind the headlines.