Wonder Tools

AI is revolutionizing education by transforming traditional learning into personalized tutoring experiences. Tools like ChatGPT's Study Mode and Claude's Learning Mode adapt to individual needs, guiding users at their own pace. The podcast dives into the balance of using these technologies while tackling ethical concerns like academic dishonesty. It showcases how these innovations are reshaping learning, making it more interactive and tailored, marking a new era in education.

Unleash your AI's creativity by pushing it beyond the ordinary! Discover techniques to prompt unconventional and innovative responses. Learn how to add quirky constraints or channel historical figures to inspire unique solutions. Find out how to mix ideas from different fields for unexpected insights. Plus, tips on maintaining a human touch in AI-generated content ensure your writing remains engaging. Transform your AI into a powerful tool for creative breakthroughs!

Discover how to transform AI from a mundane tool to a creative ally. Use it as a devil's advocate to rigorously challenge your ideas and decisions. By simulating various perspectives, you can uncover blind spots and strengthen your reasoning. Practical techniques for enhancing analytical processes are shared, emphasizing the benefit of slowing down to think deeper. Explore how AI can help you become a more thoughtful decision-maker by role-playing different viewpoints and confronting potential risks head-on.

Explore four innovative AI tools revolutionizing design and learning. Lovart enables users to generate and edit stunning marketing materials through a chat interface. Google’s Little Language Lessons offers a fun way to pick up new languages with micro-learning techniques. The tool includes tips for everyday scenarios and translations through image recognition. These resources show the exciting future of AI in personal productivity and skill enhancement.

Delve into the multifunctionality of Craft, the app that outshines Google Docs with its elegant design and user-friendly features. Discover its ability to create neat, shareable documents and sync calendars effortlessly. Learn about affordable pricing tiers, the range of templates for various needs, and the integrated AI options that enhance productivity. Plus, hear insights into other productivity tools that complement Craft's impressive capabilities, making it a go-to choice for your digital workflow.

Discover Tally, a user-friendly and visually appealing tool for creating surveys in under a minute. Learn how to design effective surveys with tips and important insights on their flexibility and features. The discussion includes comparisons with other platforms like JotForm and SurveyMonkey, highlighting their strengths. Plus, explore an innovative AI-driven survey tool that adapts questions based on your responses. Don’t forget to share your thoughts through a personalized survey to enhance future content!

Discover a minimalist bookmarking tool that transforms cluttered digital filing into a sleek, user-friendly experience. Explore six creative uses for this innovative tool, from crafting inspiration moodboards to curating quotes for presentations. Dive into other top-notch digital organization tools like Eagle and Milanote, and share your thoughts on streamlining your online finds. This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone looking to declutter their digital life!

Discover an innovative search tool that revolutionizes online research! This episode dives into Perplexity and its ability to provide concise answers with credible citations. Learn how it enhances efficiency in finding information and the unique features that set it apart from traditional tools. The conversation also touches on privacy settings to keep your searches anonymous and the balance between access and data retention. Perfect for those who value time and accuracy in their research!

Discover Chronicle, a groundbreaking tool that's changing the game for presentation design. It allows users to create visually stunning slides while offering control over every detail. The podcast dives into its unique features, including AI-assisted drafts and easy editing options. Compare it to PowerPoint and Canva to see how it stacks up. With its public beta just launched, explore the potential and limitations, plus tips on how to get started and share your work effectively.

Google’s AI Studio and Labs let you experiment for free with new AI tools. I love the way these digital sandboxes — like the one from Hugging Face — let you try out creative new uses of AI. You can dabble around then download and share what you make, without having to master a complex new platform. Read on for a few Google AI experiments to try. All are free, fast, and easy to use. 1. Transform an image 🎨Upload a photo and use Gemini’s AI Studio Image Generation to transform it with prompts. Iterate on your original image until you get a version you like. The model understands natural language, so you don’t have to master prompt lingo. 2. Generate an AI voice conversation 🗣️ AI-generated voices are increasingly hard to distinguish from human ones. If you’re surprised, try Generate Speech in the AI Studio or Google’s NotebookLM. How to use Generate Speech in Google’s AI Studio * Paste in text, either for a narration or a conversation between two people* Open the settings tab to pick from 30 AI voices. Each is labeled with a characteristic — e.g. upbeat, gravelly, or mature. * Click run to generate the conversation. Optionally adjust the playback speed.* Download the file if you want to keep it, or paste in different text to try again.* Example: a silly 90-sec chat between two violinists I scripted with Gemini and rendered quickly with this Generate Speech tool. * Use case: Make a narration track for an instructional video. ElevenLabs has a better professional model for this, but AI Studio’s is free, easy and quick. Alternatives* Google’s free NotebookLM has a new mobile app, and now lets you generate an audio conversation in any of 50 languages. Unlike Generate Speech in AI Studio, NotebookLM audio overviews summarize your material, they don’t perform words as written. Why NotebookLM is so useful. * Google’s Illuminate lets you generate, listen to, share, and download AI conversations about research papers and famous books. Here’s an audio chat about David Copperfield, for example. A bit dry to listen to, but still useful.* Google’s Gemini AI app can also now generate audio overviews from files you upload, if you’re on a paid plan. Sponsored Message 🧩 Full-Stack Engine for Modern EdupreneursVEGA AI lets Edupreneurs build Duolingo-style courses in minutes. It creates personalized tests, grades them automatically, flags learning gaps, recommends next steps. It even deploys your AI-avatar to answer questions 24/7 when you’re asleep.3. Make a gif 📺 Try Magical Gif Maker, one of 20 showcase apps in the Build section of AI Studio. Try making a moving visual featuring the name of your publication, group, or event. I experimented with kinetic text and word art. Also worth trying in the Build AI Studio: Flashcard maker, Video to Learning App & Maps Planner. Alternative: You can also make a static image with Google’s Imagen 3 or the new Imagen 4. Write a short prompt and select your preferred aspect ratio. So far I still prefer Ideogram (why I like it) and ChatGPT’s new image engine.4. Generate a short video 🎞️ Google’s Veo 2 and Flow let you generate free short video clips almost instantly with a prompt. Create a clip to add vibrancy or humor to a presentation, or a visual metaphor to help you explain something. Here are 25 other quick ideas for how you might use little AI-generated video scenes.How to create a video clip with Veo 2* Pick a length (5 to 8 seconds) and select horizontal or vertical orientation* Write a prompt & optionally upload a photo to suggest a visual direction* Example: Take a look at a parakeet photo I started with and the 5-second video I generated from the photo with Veo 2.* Tip: Convert short video clips into gifs for free with Ezgif or Giphy. Unlike video files, gifs are easy to share and auto-play in an email or presentation. What’s next: Remarkably lifelike clips made with Google’s newer Veo 3 model went viral this week. These AI-generated visuals — with sound — are only available on the $250/month(!) plan for now, so try Veo 2 for free. 5. Explain things with lots of tiny cats 🐈This playful mini app creates short, step-by-step visual guides using charming cat illustrations to explain any concept, from how a violin works to the concept behind the matrix. Get full access to Wonder Tools at wondertools.substack.com/subscribe