Artificial Intelligence
Simply put: No field in computing is as hot or heavily hyped right now as artificial intelligence. Once a science fiction dream, A.I. is now a big part of our everyday lives; whether it’s commonplace tech like fraud prevention systems, online recommendations, or the speech recognition tools driving smart assistants — all the way through to innovative new technologies like self-driving cars and autonomous delivery robots. Want to know why A.I. matters? In need of a primer on the difference between deep learning and reinforcement learning? Scared at the possibility of machine superintelligence? Helpfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and assorted other A.I. coverage in one central location.
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ChatGPT was down: how the June 10 OpenAI outage unfolded
Users around the world struggled to connect to ChatGPT after an outage which lasted several hours.
WWDC 2025 could be the least exciting Apple event in years — and I think that’s a good thing
WWDC 2025 will focus on fixing Apple Intelligence and finally delivering long-delayed features. But that could also greatly benefit Apple’s operating systems.
Honor 400 series phones will turn pictures into fun videos using AI
The upcoming Honor 400 series phones will let users turn any still photograph into a fun 5-second clip using an AI tool developed in collaboration with Google.
I tested the Asus ZenBook A14 and now can’t imagine using any other Windows laptop
The Asus ZenBook A14 rewrites the rules for how thin and light a Windows-powered laptop can get in 2025. But it surprised me in a host of practical ways, too.
4 things I’m excited about in the new Microsoft Surface laptops
Microsoft’s new Surface laptops have arrived, and they’re more than just routine refreshes. According to Microsoft, powered by Snapdragon X processors and built for the Copilot+ AI experience, they promise significant battery life, performance, and usability improvements. After reviewing the key updates, here are four standout features that make Microsoft’s latest Surface laptop worth the […]
Key ChatGPT and Gemini features compared. Who did it better?
Comparing ChatGPT and Gemini's common features, including search, shop & research, and AI mode.
AI headphones driven by Apple M2 can translate multiple speakers at once
A team at the University of Washington has created AI-driven headphones that can translate the voices of multiple people speaking different languages.
Google Chrome is getting an AI-powered scam sniffer for Android phones
Google is adding a new AI-powered alert system that will warn users if a website is trying to scam them with fake security warnings and other related scams.
AI could soon speak dog and cat
Your pets may not have much to say beyond demands for food and walks, but wouldn't it be great to understand exactly what they're trying to tell us?
Tired of monthly payments? ChatGPT could soon offer a lifetime subscription
Code found in the latest ChatGPT build suggests more subscription plans are on the way.
I saw the future of AI on Netflix. It skips hype and finds a purpose
Netflix is embracing AI to improve the streaming experience for the average viewer. Thankfully, the approach is steeped in practicality, and not AI gimmicks.
ChatGPT models explained: How to use each, according to OpenAI
OpenAI has released a document explaining what each of its vaguely named models is good at.
AI enables slain man to address courtroom at killer’s sentencing
In what’s believed to be a world first, artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed a slain man to address his killer at the sentencing hearing.
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro is smaller, lighter, and more stylus-friendly
The new 12-inch Surface Pro introduces a fresh design language for Microsoft's tablet and keyboard, alongside a more convenient stylus charging system.
5 AI apps with deep research features to rival ChatGPT
AI tools are leveling up with deep research, enabling expert-level analysis in minutes.
Apple could finally fix Siri on iPhones with help from Google’s Gemini
Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, says the company is close to inking a deal with Apple, one that allows Gemini to supercharge the Siri experience on iPhones.
Meta’s new AI app lets you share your favorite prompts with friends
Meta is taking on ChatGPT with its own standalone AI app built for voice communication and sharing content with friends.
Microsoft might add a Copilot guided tour to Windows 11 to help new users
Microsoft might be planning a guided tour for those who are new to the Copilot app.
Meta’s display-toting AI smart glasses could spoil Apple’s party in 2025
Meta's next-gen AI smart glasses could add a display and run a customized build of Android. They are said to arrive in October, right around the iPhone season.
It’s not your imagination — ChatGPT models actually do hallucinate more now
According to internal tests, newer models like o3 and o4-mini hallucinate significantly more than older versions, and OpenAI doesn't know why.
YouTube’s AI Overviews want to make search results smarter
YouTube is experimenting with a new AI feature that could change how people find videos. Here’s the kicker: not everyone is going to love it. The platform has started rolling out AI-generated video summaries directly in search results, but only for a limited group of YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. For now, the AI […]
ChatGPT’s awesome Deep Research gets a light version and goes free for all
One of the best ChatGPT tools is Deep Research, but so far, it has required a subscription. OpenAI now offers a lighter version and expanded it to free users.
Microsoft Edge Canary new tab page replaces MSN with Copilot
Microsoft is testing a new tab in the Edge browser to put Copilot front and center.
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