Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models Image Credits:David Ryder/Bloomberg / Getty Images 9:48 AM PDT · April 2, 2026 Microsoft AI, the tech giant’s research lab, announced the release of three foundational AI models on Thursday that can generate text, voice, and images. The release signals Microsoft’s continued push to build out its...

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The U.S. claims China is conducting secret nuclear tests. Here's what that means A DF-17 road-mobile medium-range ballistic missile is seen during a military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025. China may want to develop new nuclear warheads for its hypersonic...

Social Media and AI Want Your Attention at All Times. This New Documentary Says That's Bad"Do you remember the world before cellphones?"The question comes early in Your Attention Please, a documentary premiering this week at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. And it hit me harder than I expected. As a 27-year-old tech reporter, I realized I don't have too many clear memories of life before...

Microsoft Phone Link: Everything You Need to Know (and Why You Might Skip It)When it comes to device interoperability, the world may be Apple's oyster, but Windows PCs have tricks up their sleeves, too. If you're looking to connect your phone and PC for a little more flexibility when using them together, Microsoft's Phone Link app might be what you're looking for. Phone Link might not be for...