ChatGPT is the most used image generation tool, far ahead of Midjourney. The finding comes from the Creative Intelligence 2026 report by Contra, which surveyed 150k creatives.
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Survey size: 150k creatives surveyed
Tool usage: ChatGPT has a massive lead on Midjourney
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Hone launches Engines: AI that owns business outcomes
Hone introduced Engines, an AI system aimed at delivering business outcomes. Unlike chatbots that give answers and agents that perform tasks, Engines are positioned to be responsible for creating real value measured in dollars. Users are instructed to point the Engine at a business metric.
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Launch: Hone announced the Engines product.
Claim: Engines are measured by actual dollars rather than tokens or vibes.
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Betterwispr – New Free Offline Speech‑to‑Text Tool for Mac
Betterwispr is a free, open‑source speech‑to‑text application. It runs offline on macOS, has no subscription or word limits, and removes filler words and stutters. It works in any app and keeps the voice processing on the Mac.
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Feature: Removes filler words and stutters.
Availability: Free, open source, offline on Mac, no subscription or word limits.
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Startup Sales Leader Poker Tournament Announces $100,000 Prize
The Startup Sales Leader poker tournament was announced. It offers a $100,000 cash prize to winners. Participation is free. The event will include celebrity guests, food and beverage, and a venue in San.
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Prize: $100,000 cash prize for winners
Entry: No entry fee
