https://labnotes.pomelointel.com/ Lab Notes covers what's new in AI, technology, and software — new tools, honest hands-on reviews, and head-to-head comparisons. Tested, not rewritten from press releases. en-us Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:27:17 -0700 https://labnotes.pomelointel.com/posts/gpt-6-free-whats-new.html https://labnotes.pomelointel.com/posts/gpt-6-free-whats-new.html GPT-6 is now free for ChatGPT users. What actually changed, what the free tier includes, and an honest guide to whether you should switch. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 https://labnotes.pomelointel.com/posts/ai-for-small-business.html https://labnotes.pomelointel.com/posts/ai-for-small-business.html A practical starting guide for small business owners: the highest-value AI use cases, what to skip, how to avoid overpaying for tools you don't need, and realistic expectations. 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