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A free coding model that rivals the best mid-size AIs, a risk map for AI-written code, and WordArt is back

Oct 27, 2026

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5 min read

A free coding model that rivals the best mid-size AIs, a risk map for AI-written code, and WordArt is back

Five releases from the weekend, why each one matters, and how to try them. All five are free.

The Five to Try Team

Kimi's new open model, a dog-themed home for your coding agents, and a game about switching off an AI

Oct 26, 2026

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5 min read

Kimi's new open model, a dog-themed home for your coding agents, and a game about switching off an AI

Five releases from the weekend, with why each one matters and what it really costs to try.

The Five to Try Team

Claude's new proactive agent, a free coding model for your laptop, and One Piece's floating restaurant

Oct 23, 2026

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5 min read

Claude's new proactive agent, a free coding model for your laptop, and One Piece's floating restaurant

Five releases from the last day or so, with why each one matters and what it really costs to try.

The Five to Try Team

Mistral's voice agents, speech that runs offline, and a new Final Fantasy

Oct 22, 2026

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4 min read

Mistral's voice agents, speech that runs offline, and a new Final Fantasy

Five releases from the last day or so, with why each one matters and what it really costs to try.

The Five to Try Team

A cheap new coding model, an AI for your group chat and a two-player puzzle game

Oct 21, 2026

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4 min read

A cheap new coding model, an AI for your group chat and a two-player puzzle game

Five releases from the last day or so, with why each one matters and what it really costs to try.

The Five to Try Team

Steam Next Fest's free demos, an agent that doesn't ask permission and K/DA is back

Oct 20, 2026

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4 min read

Steam Next Fest's free demos, an agent that doesn't ask permission and K/DA is back

Five releases from the last day or so, all free to try, with why each one matters and how to start.

The Five to Try Team

DeepSeek's cheap coding model, ChatGPT drives Chrome and Tesla's flying Roadster

Oct 19, 2026

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4 min read

DeepSeek's cheap coding model, ChatGPT drives Chrome and Tesla's flying Roadster

A catch-up Monday issue: five weekend releases worth trying, with real prices and how to try each one.

The Five to Try Team

Grok Voice 3.0, open Step 5 weights and Epic's vibe-coded launcher

Oct 16, 2026

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3 min read

Grok Voice 3.0, open Step 5 weights and Epic's vibe-coded launcher

Five releases worth trying this Friday, with real prices and how to try each one.

The Five to Try Team