10 Fun AI Tools to Try in 2026

Edtech Throwdown Episode 209: 10 Fun AI Tools to Try in 2026 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is episode 209 called “10 Fun AI Tools to Try in 2026” In this episode, we’ll explore the lighthearted side of AI as we examine some silly AI tools and uses that are guaranteed to make you and your students smile. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1: It's just that time of the year. Segment 2: Clipdrop.co Gemini’s new “Create Music” option under Tools. Choose a track and then the AI populates lyrics into that track. Right now there are maybe 20-ish tracks in diff music styles podsmartai.com Google Arts and Culture - Art Selfie. Download the app. Be careful with students under 18. Use this fun activity as a starting point for analysis and discussion of classic works. Goblin Tools Quick, Draw . Prompt Libraries Google Labs. The home for AI experiments at Google. This deserves more exploration on our part, but there is a ton here so I’m sharing it as a thing of it’s own. For example, GenType is one of the experiments that can create fonts. The example they feature is a font using jelly on toast, where each letter of the alphabet is jelly being spread on pieces of toast. Talking Tours . An AI audio experiment touring cultural landmarks in Street View on Google Arts & Culture. Edtech Throwdown: Vote on twitter @edtechthrowdown and under the pinned post on the profile. Segment 3: Where to Find EdTech Throwdown Do us a few favors:

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10 Fun AI Tools to Try in 2026 is an episode from GotTechED the Podcast by Eric Guise/Nick Johnson.

This episode is 40:03 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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