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COEY Cast is your daily download on AI and automation. We break down the latest in generative models, intelligent workflows, and emerging tools—giving marketers, operators, and business leaders the insights they need to move faster and scale smarter. From AI video and audio to end-to-end automation pipelines, each episode turns complex breakthroughs into clear, actionable takeaways you can actually use.

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Qwen3-Max-Preview: Scaling to a Trillion & Beyond
11mo ago
This week, we put Alibaba’s Qwen3-Max-Preview to the test—a trillion-parameter upgrade promising smoother instruction following, longer conversational threads, and genuine tool-calling power for creators and teams. We discuss what “scaling works” actually means for daily workflows: less prompt wrangling, better agents for chaining tasks, and practical examples like video content pipelines and brand campaigns. We break down the differences from previous Qwen3 models, compare real-world pros and cons, and share best practices for validation, safety, and using multi-step automations. By the end,
Seven Ways to Keep Your AI Video in Line: Vidu Q1 Update
11mo ago
This episode dives into the massive Reference-to-Video update for ShengShu Technology’s Vidu Q1 model, which now lets users upload up to seven reference images per sequence. Hunter and Riley unpack what this means for creators, brands, and indie studios striving for true shot-to-shot consistency in AI-generated video. They explore how multiple references help lock character identity, props, wardrobe, and backgrounds, reducing the notorious continuity drift. Expect a breakdown of workflow tips, common pitfalls, competitive comparisons with Runway and Luma, use cases from social content to ad pi
Firefly Boards & Model 4: Idea to Approval Fast-Tracked
11mo ago
Today, we battle test Microsoft VibeVoice 7B and dive deep into Adobe’s Firefly Image Model 4 and Firefly Boards. Discover what makes Model 4 a leap ahead for creatives. Hands and eyes look human, image quality is up, and styles stay consistent across channels and platforms. Firefly Boards lets you co-create, share, get feedback, and iterate— all right inside Creative Cloud, without back-and-forth emails. Automation tips abound: learn to trigger batch image and video generation from intake forms, streamline approvals, and nail brand consistency. Pros, cons, and practical workflow hacks for sol
Unlimited B-Roll Bonanza: Envato’s AI Video September
11mo ago
Dive into this episode where we break down Envato's game-changing move to lift AI video generation limits in VideoGen for all of September. Learn how creators, marketers, and agencies can generate unlimited AI-powered videos, leveraging powerful models like Google Veo 3 and Kling. We walk through smart workflows, automation hacks, and practical advice for building b-roll libraries, all while securing lifetime commercial licenses for every video made this month. Hear tips for prompt-writing, quality control, and maximizing your creative output. Plus, get the lowdown on how Envato’s all-you-can-
Unchunk the Funk: Exploring Nvidia Rubin CPX
11mo ago
This episode is a deep dive into Nvidia's Rubin CPX, the new AI chip designed to revolutionize long-form generative media. We explain how CPX combines lightning-fast media engines with massive context memory, putting an end to mid-project memory loss and timeline fragmentation. Discover the tech behind real-time dubbing that captures performance, code copilots that see your whole repository, and enterprise use cases for seamless translation and editing. We break down numbers, architecture, and the real impact for creators, marketers, and solo podcasters. Hear about upcoming workflows, cost eco
AI Highlights: Synamedia’s Stack Powers Smart Streaming
11mo ago
This episode breaks down Synamedia’s bold move at IBC 2025 as they launch a stacked AI layer for video pros—creators, broadcasters, and streamers. Riley and Hunter explore how conversational search brings instant highlight discovery, live tagging powers fast editing, and creative personalization delivers tailored promos for key segments. Learn how the new multi-CDN switching and ContentArmor watermarking tech make livestreams more reliable and secure. Plus, we dive into Synamedia’s open standards push, AI-powered quality tuning, and the blend of creative and operational gains. If you work with
Agentic Marketing: Adobe’s AEP Agents Take the Wheel
11mo ago
In this episode, Hunter and Riley break down Adobe’s launch of AI-powered agents inside the Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), featuring the new Agent Orchestrator. Learn how six specialized agents—Audience, Journey, Experimentation, Data Insights, Site Optimization, and Product Support—work together to automate segmentation, journeys, testing, reporting, site updates, and customer support. Discover practical use cases, potential risks, and the impact for marketing ops and enterprise teams. The hosts discuss real workflow savings and why this shifts agentic marketing from hype to reality. Whethe
Ollama on ARM: Local LLMs Go Pro, No Cloud Needed
11mo ago
This episode dives into Ollama’s latest update: true native support for Apple Silicon, Linux ARM, and Windows on ARM—plus automatic GPU acceleration. Hunter and Riley break down what this means for creators, marketers, and teams who want fast, private, and scalable local AI without the cloud headaches. Discover how to automate copywriting, captions, content moderation, product Q&A, and more with local LLMs that actually ship real projects. Get practical workflow tips for solo makers, agency teams, and brands—including how to wire up n8n for end-to-end automation. Learn where local AI now beats
Persona-Party: Meta AI Studio Slides Into DMs
11mo ago
This episode dives into Meta’s newly launched AI Studio, a no-code platform for spinning up custom AI characters directly in Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and web. Learn how creators and brands can deploy persona-driven assistants in hours, gather audience insights, and streamline DM engagement—without developers. The hosts cover real-world use cases for solo creators, D2C brands, agencies, and enterprise teams, examining automation possibilities, integration limits, pricing, and competitive landscape. You’ll get quick tips for campaign ideation, lead qualification, and making the most of cu
Zoom AI Companion 3.0: Avatars, Notes & 60FPS Oh My!
11mo ago
This episode crash-tests Zoom AI Companion 3.0, just announced at Zoomtopia. We dig into photorealistic avatars that mirror your every move, cross-platform automatic meeting notes that work in Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet, and agent-style scheduling that might finally end meeting exhaustion. We break down who benefits most—from solo creators who want flawless presence to marketing managers juggling endless calls. There’s a look at HD and 60FPS video upgrades, new automation potential, and bold pricing moves that challenge notetaker apps like Otter and Fireflies. Tune in for tips on integrating
Voxel Revolution: Hunyuan 3D 3.0 Unleashed
11mo ago
Dive into Hunyuan 3D 3.0 by Tencent, the latest leap in text or image-to-3D generation. Hosts Hunter and Riley dissect its features, including boosted accuracy, denser geometry, sharper edges, and the standout ability to reconstruct hidden parts of objects. Learn how new automation options with API access can overhaul your workflow for e-commerce, games, social content, and more. The episode explores practical use cases for creators and organizations, workflow integration tips, pricing, file compatibility, and the realities versus the hype. Plus, get a quick-start playbook to test it in your p
Ray3 & Firefly: AI Video Levels Up in Adobe’s Playground
11mo ago
Dive into Luma’s Ray3, now turbocharging Adobe Firefly with ten-second AI video generation, native HDR in ACES EXR, and scene-level planning. We break down what 'reasoning' for video means and why direct handoff into Creative Cloud is such a big deal for creators and marketers. From quick Draft Mode explorations to full quality cinematic moments, Ray3’s integration offers workflow magic: brand-safe templating, fixed color pipelines, and time-saving edits. We cover draft vs final workflows, competitive pressure for Runway and Pika, automation possibilities, limitations, and real-world applicati
Wardrobe Wizardry: Decart Lucy Edit Dev & Pro Breakdown
11mo ago
Get a backstage pass to Decart’s latest release: Lucy Edit Dev, the open-weight, text-guided video editor you can actually download and run locally. Riley and Hunter break down how prompt-based video edits preserve your camera moves while swapping outfits, backgrounds, or brands—with no reshoots. We dig into real-world uses for creators, brands, and marketers, from programmatic wardrobe changes to instant localization and product placement, all while keeping creative control in your workflow. Plus, we explain the Dev vs Pro lane, commercial licensing, and how this AI leapfrogs closed competito
Meet Qwen3-Omni: Your Real-Time Multimodal Sidekick
11mo ago
This episode puts Alibaba’s new Qwen3-Omni model under the microscope. We break down what makes it special: sub-second talkback, open weights, and the power to process and generate text, images, audio, and video—all in real time. Learn what the 'thinker–talker' architecture actually does, why self-hosting matters for control, and how Qwen3-Omni simplifies the whole stack for creators, brands, and developers. We cover hands-on scenarios: live captions for TikTokers, automated show notes for podcasters, multilingual review rooms for marketers, and more. Compare Qwen3-Omni to GPT-4o and Gemini, s
Kling 2.5 Turbo: From Wobbly to Wow!
11mo ago
This episode of COEY Cast explores the release of Kling 2.5 Turbo, the newest AI video generation model making waves for its major reliability upgrade. Hunter and Riley explain how smoother motion, better frame-to-frame coherence, and improved prompt matching make this version a step change for creators and teams. They detail how the model reduces “AI-wobbly” moments, accelerates production, and delivers more usable first drafts with fewer artifacts. You’ll learn how agencies, solo creators, and brands can automate workflows, integrate Kling 2.5 Turbo with platforms like Atlabs and ImagineArt,
Sync or Swim: Alibaba Wan 2.5-Preview Puts Audio First
11mo ago
Today’s Coey Cast dives deep into Alibaba’s Wan 2.5-Preview, the all-in-one model that generates videos with audio perfectly synced—no glue code, no post-sync headaches. Hosts Hunter and Riley put it through its paces, exploring how this model handles text, image, video, and audio in a single pass. They break down the workflow for creators, marketers, and ops teams, show practical automations with n8n and Zapier, and spell out its current limits. Learn how region-specific endpoints, optional watermarks, and predictable handling of audio tracks can speed up your ad variants, product reels, and
Meta Vibes: Is AI Video Getting Viral Instantly?
11mo ago
Dive into Meta’s newest launch: Vibes, an AI-powered short video creation and remix feed built straight into the Meta AI app and web. We break down how Vibes collapses the workflow from idea to publish, making it easy to generate, remix, and distribute videos across Meta’s social channels. Learn who it’s for, how it compares to other platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and standalone AI editors, and what shifts for creators, brands, and marketers. We cover the competitive landscape, workflow improvements, and the risks of “AI slop.” Plus, get a hands-on playbook for rapid A/B testing, commu
Sora 2: From Model Theater to Vibe Engine
11mo ago
In this episode, Hunter and Riley demo and dissect Sora 2, OpenAI’s new standalone text-to-video app for creating swipable, ten-second vertical clips. They explore how Sora 2’s unified audio/visual generation streamlines workflow for creators, marketers, and founders, making it perfect for testing hooks, brand teasers, and product loops. The hosts break down what’s new, who benefits, where enterprise features fall short, and how Sora compares to Google Veo, Runway, and Pika. They highlight impacts on speed, cost, and creative flexibility and warn about rights, guardrails, and export limits. Tu
Halve the Cost, Double the Vibes: DeepSeek's AI Shakeup
11mo ago
In this episode, Hunter and Riley take a hands-on dive into DeepSeek’s brand new AI model that claims to cut usage costs in half. They break down the technical magic—like smarter routing and sparse attention—that makes these savings possible and discuss the practical impact for creators, agencies, and content teams. The hosts outline when and where this matters most, how to benchmark it in your workflow, and which teams should be watching out for new pricing wars. Expect tactical ideas, honest cautions on regional access and compliance, and creative strategies to maximize cheap tokens. The sho
Sonnet 4.5: Automation Gets Its Groove Back
11mo ago
This episode is a deep dive into Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.5, focusing on its strengths as a long-running, tool-savvy AI agent for creators, marketers, and enterprise teams. We break down how Sonnet 4.5 automates everything from spreadsheet chores and bug fixes to content calendars and podcast workflows, while still leaving humans in control for publishing and approvals. Learn how distribution through AWS Bedrock and Google Cloud Vertex unlocks simple integration and enterprise-grade security. We cover the shift from flashy demos to reliable workflow execution, discuss crucial guardrails lik
Open Outputs: HunyuanImage 3.0 Hits the Workflow
11mo ago
Tencent’s HunyuanImage 3.0 lands with open weights and inference code ready for creative operators—not just cloud providers. We dig into how unified text and image streams up your prompt game, boost scene coherence, and make enterprise-level automation a reality. Learn why campaign workhorses like agencies, studios, and brands might ditch pay-per-render for predictable, process-friendly setups. Discover practical tips on fine tuning, asset audit trails, and smooth integration with existing queues and DAMs. We cover real benchmarks and the hands-on developer know-how you’ll need to get started—
Granite 4.0: The Compliance Brain That Ships
11mo ago
Granite 4.0 from IBM is purpose-built for work that matters. Hybrid-first design, lower GPU bills, and real enterprise controls make it a standout for teams buried in docs, briefs, and policies. Learn how its new sequence modeling powers long-form extraction, drafting, and workflow-ready batch jobs. From agency content factories to regulated industries, discover how Granite 4.0 lets you automate more without giving up audit trails or data control. Get concrete scenarios for brands, creators, and support teams who need batches done fast—and safely. Explore why hardware flexibility and deploymen
Realtime APIs and Prompt Caching: AI That Talks Back
10mo ago
OpenAI just dropped a slate of pragmatic features for creators and marketers: Realtime API for sub-second voice experiences, vision fine-tuning for on-brand images and videos, prompt caching for faster, cheaper outputs, and distillation for nimble, customizable mini-models. From smooth product page concierges to auto QA for ads, this is about practical automation you can actually wire up now. Less hype, more shipping your workflow upgrades. We cover how these API-level features can boost control, slash costs, and plug straight into your existing stack—plus tips to avoid classic ops pitfalls.
Moondream 3: Count It, Tag It, Ship It
10mo ago
Moondream 3 isn’t just another vision-language demo. This episode dives into how Moondream 3 turns asset chaos into reliable, automated workflows for creators, marketers, and brands. Discover why its precision tagging, open-vocabulary detection, and sneaky-good counting unlock real automation you can trust. Learn how to auto-tag photo libraries, run compliance checks, and extract info from charts—without babysitting every image. Get into the specifics: stronger object tracking, chart extraction, fewer hallucinations, plus where Moondream 3 stands against Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s latest. Fr
Bots That Click: Agents Break Out of the Chatbox
10mo ago
AI agents are breaking free from chat and getting actual work done. We dig into Amazon Q powering governed automation across your stack, Anthropic Claude Code plugins making team workflows slicker, and Google Gemini 2.5 Computer Use letting bots click, type, and submit on real web interfaces. If you've ever dreamt of skipping browser chores, smarter asset approvals, or finally taming tool sprawl, this is for you. We cover concrete automations for creators and content teams, all with humans in the approval loop. Workflow changes, cost breakdowns, and spicy gotchas included.