Why Try AI

Why Try AI

New Interactive Explainers: ChatGPT vs. Claude
How do the two newly launched 'interactive visuals' features compare?
 • Daniel Nest
Sunday Rundown #133: Interactive Explainers & "Detailed Denmark"
Sunday Bonus #93: Three self-installing Claude Code skills anyone can use
 • Daniel Nest
Tripo AI's New HD Model: Tested & Reviewed
I tried turning three separate images into high-definition 3D models. Here's how it went.
 • Daniel Nest
Sunday Rundown #132: Mini Models & Gummy Kombat
Sunday Bonus #92: "Article Visualizer" that auto-generates visuals for any text
 • Daniel Nest
4 Free AI Song & Music Makers: Tested
Producer vs. Sonauto vs. Suno vs. Udio: Who wins?
 • Daniel Nest
Sunday Rundown #131: Automated Tasks & Daniel Nope
Sunday Bonus #91: "AI Scout" that finds relevant tools or workflows for your needs.
 • Daniel Nest

February 2026

Build Your Second Brain With Claude Code & Obsidian
How to use them in tandem to organize and maintain a personal knowledge base.
 • Daniel Nest
Sunday Rundown #130: Personal Agents & After-Sweepers
Sunday Bonus #90: Gemini Gem with access to the entire Why Try AI archive.
 • Daniel Nest
20 Free AI Image-To-Video Tools: Tested & Ranked
I feed the same starting image to 20 different AI video sites.
 • Daniel Nest
My Go-To AI Tools: February 2026 Update
The quarterly refresh of my list of favorite AI tools.
 • Daniel Nest
Here Are My Go-To AI Tools
My preferred LLMs, image models, AI video sites, music makers, and a research tool.
 • Daniel Nest
Sunday Rundown #129: Codex vs. Opus & Target Malpractice
Sunday Bonus #89: Claude Code Playbook with 9 workflows for non-coders.
 • Daniel Nest
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