The short version
From July to early October 2026, EU AI labeling rules took effect, Sony and Universal sued Suno over v6, and ElevenLabs launched Eleven v4. This page lists 11 dated items, each with a status, a source and one thing to do.
Creator know-how, explained simply.
Famzy is a free library of short, plain-English guides for people who make podcasts and videos and are figuring out AI.
- Sources listed under every guide
- Prices dated
- We only say we tested when we did
Saved as a 128 kbps MP3, it's about 43 MB.
128,000 bits per second × 2,700 seconds ÷ 8 = 43,200,000 bytes
Every Famzy guide has worked examples you can copy.
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Can you monetize AI videos on YouTube? What the policy says
Can you monetize AI videos on YouTube? Yes, if they aren't mass-produced. See YouTube's own allowed and not-allowed examples, plus a 5-question check.
How to get comfortable talking to a camera: a 7-day plan
How to get comfortable talking to a camera in 7 days: one short phone recording a day, kept private on YouTube. Copy the exact day-by-day tasks.
How to start a podcast with just your phone (and $0)
How to start a podcast with just your phone for $0: record, trim, upload and get on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. iPhone and Android steps, with every catch.
Is it too late to start a podcast? What today’s numbers say
Is it too late to start a podcast? No. See real numbers from Listen Notes, Podcast Index and Buzzsprout, plus how 3 shows began and a test to copy.
Latest guides
Best iPhone camera settings for YouTube videos, plus 2 upgrades
The best iPhone camera settings for YouTube videos, with the iOS 27 menu path and the reason for each. Then 2 upgrades to buy first: a clip-on mic and a light.
How Khan Academy started: math tutoring for 1 cousin
How did Khan Academy start? Sal Khan tutored 1 cousin by phone in 2004, then posted lessons on YouTube. A sourced timeline and a setup you can copy.
How Matt Wolfe turned an AI tools spreadsheet into Future Tools
Matt Wolfe's Future Tools began as his AI tools spreadsheet and went live in December 2022. See his first-month numbers, with his caveats, and a log to copy.
The simplest podcast setup for 2 people, at 3 budgets
A podcast setup for 2 people in 1 room at $0, about $100 and about $400. See each kit's total, with and without headphones, and what it can't do.
Can you use 2 USB mics at the same time? Yes, with a catch
Yes, you can use 2 USB mics at the same time. Here's the free Mac fix, how to put each voice on its own track, and 2 cleaner setups with prices.
How many downloads is good for a new podcast? Check your number
How many downloads is good for a new podcast? Buzzsprout's median is 27 per episode in the first 7 days. See where your episode lands, with worked examples.
How to make a tutorial video by recording your screen, for free
How to make a tutorial video by recording your screen for free on a Mac, Windows 11 PC or Chromebook. Plan 3 to 7 steps, record, trim, then add chapters.
How to read a script without looking like you’re reading
How to read a script without looking like you’re reading: 3 setups from $0, a before-and-after script rewrite, and short takes that hide the reading.
How to record a podcast with 2 people in different locations
How to record a podcast with two people in different locations: 3 ways, what each free plan covers for a weekly show, and which to pick for your guest.
How to record your screen and face at the same time on a Mac
Record your screen and face at the same time on a Mac for free with QuickTime or OBS Studio. Exact steps, the macOS each needs, and 3 paid apps compared.
How to turn off auto-dubbing on your YouTube channel
Turn off auto-dubbing on your YouTube channel from a computer or the Studio app. Plus how to review dubs first, unpublish them, or get the original audio back.
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- PodcastingStart a show on your phone, record with a co-host far away, read your RSS feed and get listed on Spotify.Newest: How to record a podcast with 2 people in different locations4 guides
- VideoGet comfortable on camera, read a script naturally, and record screen tutorials with your face in them.Newest: How to get comfortable talking to a camera: a 7-day plan4 guides
- AI toolsYouTube's AI rules, AI voices and dubbing, and dated AI news for creators.Newest: AI news for creators: what changed and what to do5 guides
- GrowthCheck how your podcast downloads compare, see what the Spotify Partner Program asks for, and get YouTube chapters showing.Newest: How many downloads is good for a new podcast? Check your number3 guides
- GearPick a podcast setup for 2 at 3 budgets, set up your iPhone for YouTube, use two USB mics at once, fix a far-away mic and choose headphones, with dated prices.Newest: Best iPhone camera settings for YouTube videos, plus 2 upgrades5 guides
- Creator storiesHow real creators started, from podcasts to Future Tools and Khan Academy, told from their own words and reputable coverage, with the numbers around them.Newest: How Khan Academy started: math tutoring for 1 cousin3 guides