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Overframe Wasn't Cutting It, So I Vibe Coded a Better Warframe App With Claude
What happens when you need a deep, expansive app but don't know how to code? I turned to AI, and the results were way better than I could have imagined.
Like It or Not, Google Wants to Be Your AI Travel Buddy This Summer
The company touts rising interest in using AI to plan travel; its own relentless promotion of AI search tools may have something to do with that.
I Just Vibe Coded a Global Mass Surveillance Site in 2 Hours With OpenAI's Codex. It Was Terrifyingly Easy
I have zero coding skills, but I was able to quickly assemble camera feeds from around the world into a single view. Here's how I did it—and what it means for all of us.
Copilot Terms Claim Microsoft's AI Is for 'Entertainment Purposes Only'
The update flew under the radar, but cropped up on social media this week, with some users noting that the disclosure is similar to what you might hear before a psychic reading.
Human or AI? These 7 Clues Will Help You Spot Fake Images Immediately
AI-generated images are getting increasingly realistic, yet there are still telltale details that can reveal when something is fake.
The Best AI Search Engines for 2026
Generative AI can help you find information. If you're bored with traditional search, check out the top AI search engines we've tried.
I Figured Out How to Use AI to Learn Faster, Without Getting Lazy. Here Are My Secrets
Chatbots can be a crutch. But when used wisely, they’ll help you improve how you absorb, practice, and retain knowledge.
I Used Vibe Coding to Build My Own Zillow in Just a Few Hours
I, someone with no prior programming experience, was able to build a custom website in no time.
AI Can't Make a Good Website for You. Trust Me, I Tried
I used AI to create a personal website, and it didn't go well. As PCMag's expert on website builders, I offer four good reasons to stick with the human touch instead.
I Won't Use AI Web Browsers Until They Fix These 3 Fatal Flaws
AI-powered web browsers are being hailed as the future of internet browsing, yet I haven't found one I actually want to use—or would be willing to pay for—until some fundamental issues are addressed.
Is That Video Real? 7 Telltale Signs It's an AI Deepfake
The internet is absolutely overflowing with AI-generated videos, making it difficult to tell what's real. We can help you pick out the deepfakes.
Nano Banana Pro Unpeeled: See What I Made With Google's Newest AI Image Generator
Google Gemini's Nano Banana Pro excels at generating images and manipulating them however you see fit. Here's what makes it feel so magical.
ChatGPT's New Personalities Don't Really Make It Feel More Human
OpenAI said the new ChatGPT would be more empathetic, but so far, it still feels like I'm talking to a very polite robot.
Just How Good Is Sora 2 at Faking Reality? I Put It to the Test
From flawless AI memes to uncanny deepfakes, Sora 2 blurs the line between creative tool and ethical dilemma. Here's what you need to know.
Want to Create Shockingly Good Sora 2 Videos? These 6 Tricks Will Get You There
I've been testing OpenAI's upgraded AI video generator and have figured out how to get the best results.
I Let Gemini Access My Gmail, and It's Downright Creepy
I didn't realize I gave Gemini full access to my email history at first, but I quickly realized the AI knew way more about me than I was comfortable with. Here's how to opt out.
Banish Spreadsheet Headaches: How I Use ChatGPT as My Excel and Google Sheets Wingman
Save hours on data entry and formula writing with my game-changing AI tips.
Opera's Neon AI Web Browser Mostly Works Fine, But I Still Wouldn't Pay for It
Neon feels modern and smart, but after testing it, I'm not convinced it's worth $20 a month.
ChatGPT's Atlas Browser Shows Potential, But It's No Chrome Killer…Yet
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser brings ambitious AI-powered browsing and task automation—but in its current state, it's better as a curious sidekick than your everyday web companion.
What We've Learned After a Year of Real-Life AI Experiments
Can AI truly improve your life? As our Try AI column turns one, we look back to find that one of our writers is less trusting than ever, while the other insists that the future has arrived.
