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Top 5 Napkin AI Alternatives in 2025

AI visual generators are changing the world of communications. From business presentations to team collaboration, imagery is a necessary aspect. Tools like Napkin AI are revolutionizing the process by allowing users to generate infographics, flowcharts, data visualizations and more within seconds. Yet, as new AI-powered platforms emerge on the market, it’s important to know which […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeApr 3, 2025

Introducing the SlideSpeak MCP for Presentations

We’re incredibly excited to announce the launch of the SlideSpeak Model Context Protocol (MCP) server! This new capability brings the power of our AI-powered PowerPoint presentations directly into your favorite MCP-compatible clients, starting with tools like Claude Desktop. Now, you can generate and create presentations using MCP directly. All other SlideSpeak features are also available via […]
Mike van Egmond
Mike van EgmondApr 2, 2025

DeepSeek AI Review 2025

In today’s world of constantly emerging AI tools, it’s important to stay up to date on the newest trends and applications. DeepSeek is the latest name making waves in the AI landscape, but like many tools, it’s unclear just how effective it can really be in our wheelhouse of AI presentations. While we here at […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeFeb 14, 2025

Top 5 Prezi Alternatives with AI in 2026

The world of making presentations has changed, with AI tools giving users the ability to generate high-quality slide decks in a few simple clicks. But as new AI-powered platforms emerge on the market, it’s important to know which one to choose. Prezi has been a long-time favorite for many presentation creators, but it may no […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeFeb 2, 2025

How To Generate AI Videos From Presentations

Turning presentations into AI videos just got a whole lot easier – and a whole lot more dynamic – thanks to the help of 6 useful tools. Have you ever wanted to create a presentation that narrates itself? Even using a realistic avatar who presents each slide with text-to-speech (TTS) functionality? Whether you’re presenting for […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeJan 4, 2025

Top 6 Free AI Presentation Makers in 2026

Creating a presentation can feel like a chore, especially when you’re juggling tight deadlines or staring at a blank slide deck. Things are simpler when you use an AI presentation tool, however, there are a lot of tools out there. We re-tested some of those tools in March 2026. Some are as generous as they […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeDec 13, 2024

Top 5 Visme Alternatives with AI in 2024

Creating professional presentations has become incredibly accessible with the rise of AI-powered design tools. While Visme is a well-known platform for creating visually stunning slides, it isn’t the only option. Depending on your needs—whether it’s speed, ease of use, or advanced AI features—there are several Visme alternatives worth exploring. Platforms like SlideSpeak, beautiful.ai, Gamma, Decktopus […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeDec 5, 2024

Top 5 AI Tools for Academics

The demands of academia go far beyond lectures and research. From publishing and peer reviews to grading and managing projects, academics face a constant juggling act. Add the pressure to stay innovative, and it’s clear why time feels like the most limited resource. This is where AI tools for academics come into play. These tools […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeNov 30, 2024

Automate reports and presentations with Zapier

Zapier is a fantastic and easy tool for automating workflows, especially for business. If you work with numerous platforms, countless clients or constant data flows, Zapier can help automate those interactions and boost your productivity. This article will show you how to automate reports as presentations with Zapier. We’ll be using Zapier to interact between […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeNov 7, 2024

How to use Gemini in Google Sheets

Whether you’re new to spreadsheets or a seasoned data-documenter, you know creating tables and analyzing information in Google Sheets can be tedious work. From budgets and itineraries to business plans and client contact lists, inputting information into all those cells can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, Google has introduced an AI assistant called Gemini, which can save […]
Kevin Goedecke
Kevin GoedeckeOct 24, 2024
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