Descript review: edit audio and video like a document — for a price
Edit audio and video by editing the transcript — clever and powerful, but metered pricing makes cost the thing to watch.
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The most polished always-on writing assistant — but general AI now overlaps enough that the paid tier only suits heavy daily writers.
Notion review: the all-in-one workspace, and whether it's worth paying for
The most flexible all-in-one workspace going — brilliant once it clicks, but mind the learning curve and AI credit costs.
Obsidian review: the note-taking app you actually own
Own your notes as local Markdown — the most powerful personal knowledge base going, if you'll invest the setup time.
Perplexity review: is the Pro plan worth paying for?
A fast, citation-first answer engine — brilliant for research, but citations prove a source exists, not that it's right.
Raycast review: the keyboard-first launcher that wants to run your Mac
The fastest, most extensible launcher on macOS — with a still-beta Windows build and paid AI tiers to weigh up.
Best AI Meeting Notes Tools 2026: Otter vs Granola vs Fireflies vs Fathom
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