What is Copilot? Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s AI assistant

Microsoft Copilot now covers everything from free AI chat to Office tools and GPT-5.6-powered work features, so here’s how its many versions fit together.

I tried to parody the most absurd AI products, but the tech industry beat me to it

I tried inventing AI gadgets too absurd for the tech industry. Then I found toothbrushes, litter boxes, headphones, and appliances that had already beaten me there.

What the next generation of FSR, XeSS, and DLSS means for the future of PC gaming
What the next generation of FSR, XeSS, and DLSS means for the future of PC gaming

DLSS 5 set a precedent that AI-powered upscaling can change the look of games rather than just improve their performance. The future is looking bleak, but it’s not hopeless yet.

I spent a fortune on a Copilot+ PC, and I’ve barely ever touched Microsoft’s AI

My Copilot+ PC has dedicated AI hardware and its own Copilot key, yet Microsoft’s assistant has barely earned a place in my daily workflow.

I bought into a brighter future, but my digital life bills monthly subscriptions

Modern life runs on subscriptions that are often useful, reasonable, and increasingly difficult to live without. The future arrived, but apparently we’ll need to keep paying monthly to use it.

What happens when AI detectors fail? Researchers say we must be trained to spot fake AI faces

AI detectors are struggling against increasingly realistic deepfakes. Researchers say people can dramatically improve their ability to identify fake AI faces through structured training and pattern recognition.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 12 (game #861)
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 12 (game #861)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.

Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 12 (game #1630)
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 12 (game #1630)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026
Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026

Looking for a new laptop and sick of all the jargon? We demystify the specifications that really make a difference in 2026.