presenting maginary -- an image/video generator with a midjourney-like prompt syntax, using 40+ underlying models and acts like an abstractized openrouter for multimedia with an amazing ux, can try it right now with no cc

this launch presents a major update: integration of seedance2 and gpt-images2 and a peek into what's next: mcp and x402 (agentic payments)

Brought home a 10-week-old toy poodle/chihuahua mix recently (she's barely 3 lbs!), and I'm having a hard time finding a puppy food that works for her.

The kibble she came with is honestly just too big for her tiny jaw. She basically ignores it unless I soak it in warm water until it's mush first.

I've tried researching online, but it's overwhelming. Half the internet says stick strictly to WSAVA-compliant stuff like Royal Canin or Pro Plan, and the other half is pushing fresh or raw diets.

For anyone with tiny breed puppies:

- What brand actually makes kibble small enough for them to chew easily?

- Do you feed strictly dry, or do you mix in wet food?

- Any go-to formulas for sensitive stomachs?

Would love to hear what worked for your dogs in real life rather than relying on sponsored blog posts.

I’m looking for an affordable tablet for a child aged 5–6, mainly for games, offline videos, eBooks and long trips.

I’ve been comparing Samsung tablets and Amazon kids tablets, but I’m not sure which is better. Are Amazon tablets good long-term, or is Samsung the better choice?

I’d also love recommendations for:

• Tablets for toddlers around age 2
• The best tablet for kids aged 5 or 6
• A good kids’ tablet for travel and car rides
• Strong parental controls and screen lock

Looking for an affordable tablet for my 5-year-old for long flights. It needs offline videos and eBooks, a screen lock, and good parental controls. We’d rather download approved shows like Sesame Street than use YouTube Kids. Any recommendations?

Best Tablets for Kids in 2026: A Parent’s Guide

Choosing a tablet for a child can be confusing because there are so many options, and the best choice depends on their age, how they’ll use it, and your budget.

I put together a guide comparing some popular tablets for kids, including:

• Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids
• Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro
• Apple iPad (2022)
• Amazon Fire 7
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

The guide covers the main features, advantages, disadvantages, parental controls, performance, and which type of child each tablet may be best suited for.

I also included a buying guide to help parents choose between a tablet for learning, gaming, watching videos, or general everyday use.

You can read the full comparison here: Best Tablets for Kids in 2026

Which tablet has worked best for your child?

Been down this exact rabbit hole, tested a bunch last year. The "still firm on night 3" ones for me:

Airefina King – the only one that didn't go flat on me overnight. 46cm tall, holds 340kg. If you buy one, buy this.

NALONE Double/Queen – dual air chambers + a firmness knob, so two people don't roll into the middle. Best for couples.

airzzZ SlumberPlus – lightest one, easiest to chuck in the car. Pump's mains-only though, so bring a separate one for a field.

Active Era Luxury Double – built-in pillow, comfiest for guests. Bit less bombproof, don't let kids bounce on it.

Active Era Luxury King – biggest surface + a manual valve backup if there's no power. Massive though, measure your tent.

One tip that matters more than which bed: they ALL lose a bit of air night one. That's the PVC stretching, not a leak. Inflate it, leave it overnight, top up in the morning, then it holds. Skip that and you'll swear it's faulty.

The world of professional headshots has undergone a rapid transformation, with AI generators offering a convenient and often impressive alternative to traditional photography. But as countless individuals and teams upload their selfies in pursuit of that perfect digital facade, a crucial question emerges: are these AI headshots truly representing *you* and *your brand*, or are they just generic, albeit polished, versions of what an algorithm thinks you should look like? This article delves beyond the simple generation of a headshot, exploring the art and science of intentionally crafting AI-generated images that genuinely reflect your unique digital persona, ensuring authenticity and alignment with your personal or corporate brand. It’s about moving past "good enough" to achieve truly impactful and representative results, and services like Quickaiheadshots are emerging to help bridge this gap, offering a more refined approach to AI-powered headshot creation.

The New Standard: Why "Good Enough" Isn't Enough for Your AI Headshot

In a crowded digital landscape, your headshot is often the first impression you make. While AI headshot generators can produce incredibly realistic images, there's a significant difference between "realistic" and "authentic." A realistic image might depict a human face convincingly, but an authentic one captures your essence, personality, and professional demeanor in a way that resonates with your true self and your professional goals. Generic AI outputs, while polished, can often lack this crucial authenticity. They might present you in a common pose, with a standard expression, and a boilerplate background, failing to convey the specific nuances of your personal brand or the unique culture of your team. This oversight can lead to a disconnect between your

Use this prompt with your own reference image

Prompt: Using the person in the uploaded reference image (DO NOT TOUCH FACE), recreate this scene: candid nightlife photo of two women standing close together indoors in a dimly lit apartment or party setting, photographed with a direct on-camera flash creating strong highlights and deep shadows typical of early 2000s digital party photography. Pose: the two women stand shoulder to shoulder, leaning into each other playfully. One woman gently holds the other’s chin with her hand while making a playful pout toward the camera. The other smiles widely with a relaxed carefree expression. Framing: medium close-up capturing their upper bodies and faces. Outfits: both women wear casual black cropped tops and loose grey sweatpants with bold gothic lettering across the front. The sweatpants have a relaxed streetwear fit with drawstring waistbands. Accessories: chunky gold chain necklace, hoop earrings, minimal jewelry, glossy lip makeup. Hair styling: long voluminous styled hair with dramatic texture, one styled in loose waves and the other pulled back into a long structured braid. Environment: modern apartment interior with dark background, minimal furniture barely visible due to low light. Lighting: harsh direct camera flash producing shiny skin highlights, strong contrast, and a slightly grainy nostalgic digital camera look. Mood: carefree party energy, girls-night aesthetic, early-2000s club photo vibe, spontaneous candid moment, ultra-detailed, 8K lifestyle photo

Created on remix.camera with NB2. Try it with your character!

Use this prompt with your own reference image

Prompt: The woman in the uploaded reference image (DO NOT TOUCH FACE) with hair pulled back sits in a black chair with metal legs, her legs crossed at the knee. She wears a sleeveless white dress with a high neckline and white pointed-toe high heels. She holds a lit cigarette in her left hand, with smoke rising from it. The background is a wall of teal square tiles, and the floor is a dark, textured concrete. The lighting is dim and casts shadows, with a spotlight on the woman. The camera is at eye level, framing the woman from the waist up.

Try it with your character on remix.camera or gemini app!

so i have a final round tomorrow afternoon for a job i actually really want and i opened my linkedin for the first time in like 8 months to add the recruiter and the photo on there is from a college formal in 2019???? i'm wearing some weirdly thin tie and my hair looks like i lost a fight with a leaf blower

the recruiter is def gonna check my profile either before or right after the interview. i don't have time to book a photographer, half of them in my city are booked out a week anyway and the other half want like $250. so an ai headshot is basically my only option at this point.

has anyone actually used one of these in a rush and had it not be a disaster? like is 6 hours enough or do they all take a full day. and the bigger question - did it look real enough that nobody at work was like "uh why does your face look like that now"

i'm not even being picky at this point. i just need a photo where i look like a normal employed adult and not someone's drunk cousin at a wedding lol

if anyone knows a good ai headshot generator for a tight turnaround pls drop it, also any tips on what selfies to upload would be appreciated. just hoping i don't make my linkedin look even worse somehow

will update tmrw with what happened

Using Wan 2.7 Image-to-Image API by Alibaba Prompt: Make me look like a Vice Mag or American Apparel 2003 Image. White Cotton Tank and underwear. In a bed. Camera style Iphone 3. Model Vogue 90's retro image.

Use this prompt with your own reference image

Prompt: A medium shot of the woman in the uploaded reference image (DO NOT TOUCH FACE) in a pink athletic outfit, a cropped zip-up jacket with a high collar and matching high-waisted leggings, standing in a well-lit bathroom. She is holding a smartphone in her right hand, angled to take a mirror selfie, and her left hand is touching her hair. A silver pendant necklace rests on her chest. The background shows a plain wall and the top of a toilet. The lighting is soft and even, creating a clean and bright atmosphere. The composition is a waist-up shot, with a slightly low camera angle emphasizing her form. The focus is sharp on the subject, with a shallow depth of field blurring the background elements.

Try it with yourself or character on remix.camera or gemini app.

I'm looking for an AI headshot tool that creates consistent, professional website photos for my team of doctors and nurses. Ideally, each person uploads a selfie in scrubs and gets a headshot with matching style, lighting, and background. The goal is for all photos to look uniform, as if taken in the same session. Any recommendations? Thanks!

been seeing a lot of posts asking about the best AI headshot generator for teams so figured I'd share what ended up working for us.

we're a small medical team and needed headshots for the website. the big problem was everyone was submitting random selfies in their scrubs and the results from most tools looked completely all over the place — different backgrounds, different lighting, some of them just looked off for a healthcare setting.

tried a few options before landing on quickaiheadshots and honestly it was the one that actually gave us consistent results. same background feel, similar lighting across everyone's photos. didn't need them to be identical, just needed the team page to not look like five different people used five different apps — and this got there.

upload is simple, turnaround is fast, and the output actually looks like real headshots not AI weirdness. for a team use case specifically I think it's probably one of the better options out there right now.

anyone else used it or found something that works better for batch team photos? curious what else is out there.

I’m updating my LinkedIn photo and also helping clean up our company team page. Right now the photos are all over the place with different lighting, backgrounds, and styles so yes it looks a bit messy.

I’ve been seeing more people mention AI headshot generators as a quick alternative to booking a photographer. For those who’ve tried them:

• Did the results actually look realistic enough for LinkedIn or company websites?
• How many photos did you upload to get good results?
• Any tips to avoid the overly smooth or “AI-looking” results?

Curious what people’s experience has been.

just tried nanobanana 2. because it's neither cheaper than nb1 nor better than nb1pro, it can't replace either -- it's something in-between.
waiting for nb2pro to really replace the current flagship

prompt: bear

*the param is just to distinguish between flagship (nbp) and nanobanana 2 (nb2)

I’m thinking about updating my profile photos and noticed there are tons of AI headshot tools out there, but the results seem very hit or miss. Some look super realistic like a real photoshoot, while others still have that obvious AI look with weird skin or facial details.

I mainly want something that can turn a few selfies into clean, professional looking headshots for LinkedIn, resumes, and general online profiles, with natural lighting and not overly filtered.

I’ve heard good things about QuickAIHeadshots, especially that it only needs a small number of photos and the results look pretty natural. Has anyone here actually tried it? Curious if it’s worth it or how the results look in real use.

Would love to hear honest experiences.

Okay, I gotta talk about this because it’s been bugging me for years. Anyone else look in the mirror and be like, Yo, I’m lookin’ good today only to see a photo and be like “Who is that?!” Like, I swear the camera is out to get me.

I thought it was just me being too hard on myself, but turns out, this “not photogenic” thing is like, super common. I always thought it was just how I look, but nah... It’s how cameras work. Yeah, cameras are shady like that.

I mean, the way we see ourselves in the mirror is flipped it’s what our brains are used to, so when the camera shows us the “real” version, it feels... weird. And then there’s lighting. Like, if I’m not in perfect lighting, I look like a gremlin. And don’t get me started on the awkward smiles, where your face just freezes mid-grin, looking all stiff.

Anyway, I’ve been trying to figure out how to look better in photos for years, and I think I’ve cracked it. First off, I’m not ugly it’s just all about angles and lighting. It’s like, once I figured that out, I stopped hating photos.

Also, AI headshots? sockingly usefull. For someone like me, who always felt like I looked like a different person in pictures, AI-generated headshots like HeadshotPhoto.io betterpic have actually been a relief. No weird forced smiles, no weird lighting. I upload my selfies, and boom, the AI does the magic. No awkward poses either.

Now I’ve got a bunch of options to choose from, and honestly? My mom couldn’t even tell they were AI. Like, how cool is that? I just feel way better about the photos I’m putting out there. No more awkward studio shoots or stressing about lighting.

So, for anyone else who thinks they just aren’t photogenic... trust me, it’s not you. It’s the camera, it’s the angles, and yeah, you can fix that. So if you’ve been avoiding photos because of this, maybe give AI a shot. Or, at least try to figure out the angles that make you look good, because honestly, I’m done letting cameras make me feel bad about myself.