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#90 NTSOT | Discover the best tools of the week! Schedule social posts, research Reddit with AI, curate news automatically, and upgrade your Mac setup for video.

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LucaG
January 19, 2026

Hey friends!

Issue #90 drops as Google Veo 3.1 revolutionizes vertical video (hello, TikTok automation), and Disney unveils AI-driven ad creative tools that would've cost six figures just last year.

The SaaS landscape is shifting, consolidating around AI, automation, and genuine value.

I'm feeling it too.

Building ShortPen, my link-tracking and event-analytics SAAS, taught me that most of the market is still overpriced for what people actually need.

The big players charge enterprise fees for features that should be accessible to everyone.

So I'm chasing that exact opposite: deep functionality, transparent pricing, no artificial gatekeeping.

This week's five picks follow that same ethos.

Check them out, and if you're tracking links, events, or campaign performance without clarity, grab ShortPen's free tier.

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What Will You Find Today?

  • 5 Tools of the Week

  • Some Lifetime Deals I found this week (pay once and keep forever)

1. PostSyncer - Social Media Scheduling Made Simple

PostSyncer brings multiple social platforms under one roof.

You link up to ten accounts across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Telegram, Threads, Pinterest, and Bluesky, schedule posts in bulk, generate captions with AI, and monitor performance from a single dashboard.

Unlimited team members and a unified comments inbox mean fewer apps and a smoother workflow.

🎯 Who is it ideal for?

Social media managers, small teams, agencies.

💰 How much does it cost?

Free plan: ❌

Paid plans: from $19/month

🌐 Website

2. Okara - Research & Summarize Reddit with AI

Okara automates Reddit engagement.

The tool lets you create posts, reply or edit comments, fetch posts and comments, and perform advanced searches across subreddits.

It saves time by handling content distribution, community moderation, and trend monitoring from a single secure dashboard, so you can grow your Reddit presence with less manual effort.

🎯 Who is it ideal for?

Content marketers, community managers, market researchers.

💰 How much does it cost?

Free plan: ✅ 

Paid plans: from $20/month

🌐 Website

3. Nbot - Build AI Curators for What Matters to You

NBot builds personal AI curators for any niche.

Describe a topic, and the system identifies sources, monitors news, blogs, newsletters, and social discussions, and delivers summaries with citations.

An interactive chat helps you refine results and filter noise, turning research into a conversation, while early access is free.

🎯 Who is it ideal for?

Researchers, analysts, newsletter writers.

💰 How much does it cost?

Free plan: ✅ 

Paid plans: unavailable

🌐 Website

4. Notchie - Invisible Mac Teleprompter for Screen Sharing

Notchie hides a teleprompter inside your MacBook notch.

Read scripts while looking at the camera without drawing attention.

Voice-activated scrolling and keyboard shortcuts adjust pace, and you can pause with a hover or tweak opacity and size.

Everything runs locally with no cloud, and the tool works with Zoom, Teams, Meet, and OBS.

🎯 Who is it ideal for?

Presenters, trainers, content creators.

💰 How much does it cost?

Free plan: ❌

Paid plans: $29.99 one-time

🌐 Website

5. LightBuddy - Better Lighting for Video Calls

LightBuddy turns your Mac display into a virtual ring light.

From the menu bar you adjust brightness, color temperature, and HDR, and light each connected screen.

The universal app runs on macOS Sonoma or later, whether Intel or Apple-Silicon-based, supports multiple displays, works with third‑party monitors, and improves video calls without extra hardware.

🎯 Who is it ideal for?

Remote workers, online presenters, video podcasters.

💰 How much does it cost?

Free plan: ❌

Paid plans: $4.99 one-time

🌐 Website

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🤯 Lifetime Deals of the Week

Exclusive offers that get you a lifetime subscription to the tools. Pay once and keep forever.

  • MyClone ($79) - Create AI personas to automate conversations, qualify leads, and book meetings 24/7.

  • SuperCopy ($49) - Create brand and audience personas with AI for targeted marketing campaigns.

  • Grain ($59) - Understand why your visitors convert and track unlimited websites with this analytics tool.

Setapp - My Favourite Tool

Drowning in apps? Setapp offers a Netflix-style subscription for Mac & iPhone apps. Over 240 productivity, creativity, and utility tools for only $9.99/mo.

Check it out at Setapp.com (30-day extended free trial)

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