Why it worked
The video leverages the popular 'then vs now' format and taps into the current trend of AI replacing traditional tools. By presenting a clear, visually organized comparison of familiar tools with their AI counterparts, it sparks curiosity and discussion about the rapid advancements in AI technology.
Summary
The video presents a comparison of popular tools from 2025 with their AI-powered replacements in 2026. It highlights 12 tools across various categories like search, spreadsheets, browsers, and image generation that have been replaced by newer AI alternatives.
Structure
- 1Introduction: THEN vs NOW
- 2Tools replaced in 12 months
- 3Comparison of 2025 tools with 2026 AI replacements
- 4Categories covered: Search, Spreadsheets, Browser, Image Editing, Video Editing, Writing, Note-taking, Presentations, Design, Email, Research, Image Generation
Product placement
The video lists various tools and their AI replacements. The promoted product is Gemini, which is presented as the replacement for Google Search. Other AI tools mentioned include Claude in Excel, Perplexity Comet, Nano Banana, Kling, Claude, Granola, Gamma, Claude Design, Google Workspace, and Perplexity.
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THEN vs NOW
*12 tools that got replaced in 12 months.
This is how we used to work.
2025 X
2026 ✓
Here's what replaced it.
SEARCH
Google
Gemini
SPREADSHEETS
Excel
Claude in Excel
BROWSER
Chrome
Perplexity Comet
IMAGE EDITING
Photoshop
Nano Banana
VIDEO EDITING
Premiere Pro
Kling
WRITING
ChatGPT
Claude
NOTE-TAKING
Fireflies
Granola
PRESENTATIONS
PowerPoint
Gamma
DESIGN
Canva
Claude Design
EMAIL
Gmail
Google Workspace
RESEARCH
Google
Perplexity
IMAGE GENERATION
Midjourney
Nano Banana