Artificial Intelligence
Exploring the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and neural networks
Sora shuts down on 24 September. Here is how to put AI video in a deck now.
OpenAI closed the Sora app in April and retires the Sora API on 24 September 2026. If video was part of your presentation workflow, here are the two routes that work today, one in NextDocs and one in Shyne.
Read moreThe September 2026 model wave, explained for people who make documents
GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable 5.1, Gemini 3.8 Flash and Kimi K3 all landed within weeks of each other. What each is good at for decks and documents, what they cost, which ones NextDocs runs today, and how to use the very newest ones through Shyne.
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What happened to Tome, and where its users went
Tome was the AI presentation app that made the category famous. Its site now returns a 404 and its founders have raised $47 million for an AI CRM called Lightfield. Here is the timeline, how to get your work out, and where to go next.
Read moreWe ran five models through the same 22-page document. Here is what we learned.
Before a model gets a lane in NextDocs it has to finish a real 22-page document from production. Here is how the gate works, what GPT-5.6 Luna, Gemini 3.5 and 3.8 Flash, Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Claude Sonnet 5 did on it, and why the newest model is not always the one you want writing your report.
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Turn a PDF or Word document into a presentation with AI
You have a report, a brief or a spec, and you need a deck. Here are the routes that work today, uploading the file as source material, importing an existing PPTX or Google Slides deck, and dropping the file onto a canvas where every page becomes editable, with honest notes on what each one does and does not do.
Read moreThe best AI presentation makers in September 2026: what changed since we tested 15 tools
In February we tested 15 AI presentation tools. Since then Tome shut down, Gamma added image generation, Pitch and Plus AI shipped agents, Gemini learned to build native decks inside Google Slides, and ChatGPT got a PowerPoint add-in. Here is the state of the category, tool by tool, and who each is for now.
Read moreGamma vs NextDocs vs Shyne, 2026
Gamma is the biggest name in AI presentations. We make two products that compete with it from different directions. Here is an honest comparison on formats, exports, models, versions, brand, video and collaboration, including the cases where Gamma is the right choice.
Read moreImage models for slides in 2026: Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2.5, FLUX 2 Pro, Seedream 5 and Recraft, and which to use for what
A year after Nano Banana made consistent AI images practical, the choice of image model matters more than the prompt. Here is what each current model is good at on a slide, which ones NextDocs and Shyne offer, and a simple rule for picking.
Read moreNotion to presentation: four ways to turn a Notion page into slides
Notion has no PowerPoint export, and Notion AI does not make one either. Here are four working routes from a Notion page to a real deck, from a simple upload to connecting Notion to an agent, with what each one is good for.
Read moreWrite a client proposal with AI in fifteen minutes, then send it as Word
A complete worked example, with the actual prompts, from a rough brief to a branded proposal exported to Word for the client to comment on. Fifteen minutes, most of it reading.
Read moreGemini can now build a whole deck in Google Slides. When you still want a dedicated tool.
Since 30 June, Gemini generates native, editable, brand-matched decks inside Google Slides from your Drive content. For a lot of internal decks that is enough. Here is a fair account of what it does well, and the cases where NextDocs or Shyne is still the better answer.
Read moreChatGPT, Claude and Copilot all make PowerPoints now. What each is for, and how to get the best of both.
In 2026 the chat assistants stopped describing slides and started making them. ChatGPT has a PowerPoint add-in, Claude writes .pptx and .docx files natively, and Copilot's Agent Mode builds decks inside Office. Here is what each is good for, and the trick that lets you use the assistant you already pay for with a real document tool behind it.
Read moreFrom research to investor deck: the AI pitch deck workflow
A pitch deck is ten decisions about what to leave out, resting on facts you cannot get wrong. Here is the workflow we recommend, deep research with citations, several complete versions, a brand kit, and clean exports, plus the step most founders skip, turning the deck into a sixty-second launch video.
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Claude Code, Cursor and Codex can build your deck: MCP in practice
If you already work in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex or VS Code, you can make presentations and documents from there. A walkthrough of the NextDocs MCP server and Shyne's two MCP doors, what the tools can actually do, and the setup for each client.
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The Best AI Presentation Builders of 2026: We Tested 15 Tools So You Don't Have To
We spent weeks testing 15 AI presentation makers using the same benchmark prompt and rigorous evaluation criteria. This comprehensive guide covers quick picks, detailed reviews, comparison tables, and a decision framework to match tools to your needs.
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ChatGPT vs NextDocs: A Focused Comparison
ChatGPT excels at general tasks, but NextDocs is your dedicated AI for crafting polished professional documents and presentations. Discover which AI tool streamlines your workflow.
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NextDocs vs DeepSeek: A Practical Comparison
NextDocs crafts structured documents and presentations, while DeepSeek offers powerful general AI models. Discover which AI tool is best for your professional needs.
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A Simpler Media Panel — Upload, Stock, and AI
We rebuilt the Media panel around three clear tabs: Upload, Stock, and AI. Generate new images and edit existing ones using state-of-the-art models (including Google Nano Banana), with transparent costs and a smoother workflow.
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Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana): Consistent Subjects and Prompt‑Based Editing
Deep dive into Nano Banana for image generation and editing: consistent subjects, intuitive prompt‑based edits, visual reasoning, SynthID watermarking, pricing, and a quickstart.
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Customising Resumes and Cover Letters for Success
Learn how to tailor your resumes and cover letters for different roles, companies, and fields to stay competitive in the job market, and discover how new tools can simplify this process.
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Level Up Your CV and Cover Letter with Powerful AI Tools
Give your job search a competitive edge by utilising cutting-edge AI technology to craft compelling, customised CVs and cover letters.
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How AI is Revolutionizing the Job Search Process
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we search for jobs, making the process faster, more efficient, and tailored to your career goals.
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How to Write an Effective Cover Letter
Learn the essentials of crafting a compelling cover letter that captures attention and lands you job interviews.
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