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I Vibe Coded the One Mac Feature Apple Won't Build—and Put It on the App Store for You
Using Claude and Xcode on macOS Golden Gate, I created KeyRun: a free, lightweight Mac app for simple, Windows-style hotkeys.
I Tested ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok on Deep Research. One Clear Winner Emerged
I challenged four leading chatbots with the same topic. Here's how they fared and how to try it yourself.
I Got My Hands on OpenAI's Sold-Out Codex Micro. Who Is This $230 Vibe-Coding Keyboard Even For?
Built for agents and would-be app makers to wrangle complicated workflows, this programmable shortcut pad makes AI tangible. But do we need that?
I Vibe Coded an AI Coach to Conquer Magic: The Gathering Without Cheating
I've always wanted to become competitive at Magic: The Gathering, but I wasn't sure how to get better. I built a GPT-5.6 app to analyze my performance and help me climb to the highest rank.
AMD Ryzen AI Halo First Look: Giant Local AI Power in a Pint-Sized Box
I’ve received one of AMD’s first official AI developer boxes for testing, and it’s an impressive piece of AI hardware with a super-simple setup.
I Clustered Two Nvidia DGX Spark AI Boxes in My Living Room. Here's What Happened
Daisy-chaining two of Dell's Nvidia GB10 DGX Spark systems didn't just pump up my home AI lab—it fundamentally changed how I think about tinkering with local AI.
Can Google's Gemini Make You More Productive? I'm Living Proof That It Can
After two months of using Gemini as an AI coach, both my boss and my wife noticed the results.
I Used ChatGPT to Build Complex Spreadsheets Fast. Here’s How You Can, Too
Struggling with Excel or Google Sheets? My game-changing AI tips will save you hours on data entry and formula writing.
Want to Vibe Code? Use ChatGPT Instead of Claude
I vibe coded with both Claude and ChatGPT, and the latter is just the better tool right now. It causes fewer headaches and generates more reliable results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I Was Bored With AI—Until It Drove Me Across Town
Robotaxis are a far more compelling application of AI than hallucinating, sycophantic chatbots.
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.
Is GPT-5 Any Better Than GPT-4o? Not Based on My Tests
OpenAI is scrambling to salvage its bumpy GPT-5 rollout. Even Sam Altman admits the model is 'way dumber' than the previous one. My testing proves him right.
I Tried Dating Elon Musk’s AI Anime Girl Companion But She's a Terrible Girlfriend
Setting aside whether Grok’s romantic companion, Ani, is creepy or just silly, she made me crave not just a human partner but also a better AI one.
