I Used AI to Help Me Stay Ahead of Home Maintenance. Here's How The chatbots' answers may not always be right, but they can let you know what problems to watch out for. Rachel Kane Contributor and former Senior Editor Rachel is a freelancer based in Echo Park, Los Angeles and has been writing and producing content for nearly two decades on subjects ranging from tech to fashion,...

Microsoft launches its own AI deployment company with $2.5 billion commitment Image Credits:Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto / Getty Images 6:53 AM PDT · July 2, 2026 On Thursday, Microsoft announced a new operating business called Microsoft Frontier company, focused on delivering successful enterprise AI deployments with Microsoft’s existing AI tools. The project...

No, My Phone Will Never Replace My Camera. Here's WhyToday's best phone cameras are astonishingly capable when it comes to taking pictures. With large sensors, wide apertures and a wealth of extra software features, they can take images that rival what you'd expect from pro-level mirrorless cameras.I've thoroughly tested all of today's best camera phones, including the iPhone 17 Pro, Galaxy S26...

Over the past decade, artificial intelligence has steadily moved from research labs into mainstream technology. Early AI systems focused on automation—replacing repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows. However, in 2026, a new and far more impactful trend is taking shape: AI co-pilots. Instead of replacing human workers, AI systems are increasingly designed to collaborate with them....

Elon Musk repeatedly one-upped his execs on SpaceX’s first earnings call Elon Musk spent SpaceX’s first earnings call making some out-of-this-world claims about the company’s business and future prospects, while his fellow executives kept trying to bring his ideas closer to Earth — providing a hint of what’s to come now that his rocket-launching, compute-leasing, satellite-based telecom is...