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July 31, 2026 · 7 min read · English · Comparisons

When cheap AI models beat ChatGPT — and when they quietly cost you more

DeepSeek, Qwen, Groq and other low-cost models can do real work for a fraction of the price. Here's an honest guide to where they win, where they don't, and how a small business should actually think about model choice without a technical team.

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July 31, 2026 · 6 min read · English · AI updates

Cursor just added $60 and $200 plans — how to tell which AI subscription tier you actually need

Cursor introduced new Pro+ ($60) and Ultra ($200) tiers this week, joining ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity in offering ever-pricier plans. Here's a simple way to pick the right tier — and to stop paying for usage you'll never touch.

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July 29, 2026 · 7 min read · English · AI updates

Kimi K3 costs half what GPT-5.6 Sol does — should your business switch?

Moonshot's Kimi K3 is a frontier-class open-weight model at $3/$15 per million tokens. What that means if you pay per token, what "open weights" actually buys you (licence caveat included), and when switching is the wrong move.

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July 29, 2026 · 7 min read · English · AI updates

Buzz puts AI agents in your team chat as real members — should a 6-person business care yet?

Block's new Buzz gives AI agents their own identities inside a group chat, alongside people. What that actually changes for a small team, what it costs to run, and the honest verdict on whether to wait.

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July 22, 2026 · 3 min read · English · Forward deployment

What does a forward-deployed engineer cost? (And the $99 version of the job)

FDE salaries, agency day-rates, and productized alternatives compared — what you actually pay for the 'make AI work here' function at every business size, with sources.

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June 12, 2026 · 2 min read · English · Guides

The best free AI tools for small business in 2026

You don't need a big budget to start with AI. Here are the best free AI tools for small businesses — and how to get real value from them.

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June 10, 2026 · 1 min read · English · Guides

How to choose AI tools for your business (without wasting money)

A simple, no-jargon framework for picking AI tools that actually fit your business, goals, and budget.

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June 5, 2026 · 1 min read · English · Guides

When to switch, cancel, or keep an AI tool

AI prices and models change constantly. Here's a simple framework for deciding what to do when something new drops.

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