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ChatGPT Images 2.6: GIFs, the new API models, and what it really costs

ChatGPT Images 2.6 adds GIFs, saved reference images, SVG output and a complexity dial. Same per-token API price as 2.5, but cheap settings now cost more.

KiraKiraNov 5, 2026
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Trending

Ripple-65B pricing: what it really costs per task, and when self-hosting pays

Ripple-65B pricing is $0.20 in and $0.60 out per million tokens on one host. Here is the per-task math, the rivals, and when your own GPUs beat the API.

Kurnia KharismaKurnia KharismaNov 5, 2026
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Customer Service

The 13 best Gorgias AI alternatives and third-party AI agents in 2026

The best Gorgias AI alternatives for ecommerce support in 2026, including third-party AI agents like Yuma, Siena, Forethought and Decagon, compared on real AI pricing, Shopify depth, and how each one bills you.

Riellvriany IndriawanRiellvriany IndriawanNov 5, 2026
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Alternatives

9 Kustomer AI alternatives in 2026 (and how deep each goes into Kustomer)

Kustomer AI alternatives sorted by how deep they really go into Kustomer, from AI agents that work the queue to read-only lookups, with real prices per unit.

Riellvriany IndriawanRiellvriany IndriawanNov 5, 2026
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Trending

Ripple-65B review: a 65B model that ties a 501B one, with catches

Ripple-65B review: Ricursive's 65B dense model matches Beam 501B on Terminal-Bench 2.1, but Beam still leads most other coding and agent rows.

Rama AdiRama AdiNov 4, 2026
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Trending

Ripple-65B: what Ricursive's open-weight coding model wins, and where it trails

Ripple-65B Preview is a 65B dense, Apache 2.0 coding model from Ricursive. Here is what it scores, what it costs, and what it takes to run it yourself.

Rama AdiRama AdiNov 4, 2026
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Guides

AI support data residency: where your tickets actually go in 2026

AI support data residency has two halves: where tickets are stored and where the AI model runs. Here is what each helpdesk keeps in region, and what to ask.

Rama AdiRama AdiNov 4, 2026
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Guides

Ecommerce support contact rate: benchmarks, formula, and how to lower it

Ecommerce support contact rate runs from 19 to 46 tickets per 100 orders depending on category. Here's how to calculate yours and cut the contacts that should never happen.

Riellvriany IndriawanRiellvriany IndriawanNov 4, 2026
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Guides

The 10 best AI receptionists in 2026, priced for one real buyer

The best AI receptionist for most small businesses is Reception, with booking and transfers from $29. Here are 10 picks, priced at 200 calls a month.

Kurnia KharismaKurnia KharismaNov 4, 2026

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