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.

Google’s new Magic Pointer Play Store listing reveals a Gemini shortcut built for Googlebooks

Google’s newly surfaced Magic Pointer listing reveals a Gemini-powered cursor for Googlebooks, but incompatible Android devices mean the feature remains an early preview rather than something consumers can try today.

You can stop using AI, but this new report says you probably can’t escape it

A new UK survey finds that people are deliberately limiting AI use, even as most believe avoiding AI exposure has become difficult or impossible.

The face on an AI interviewer may matter as much as the decision it makes

Applicants reacted differently to identical AI hiring rejections depending on the avatar’s race and gender, suggesting that fairness problems can begin with interface design before anyone examines the algorithm.