The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.

Oracle Is Selling $20 Billion in Common Stock. What Does That Mean for ORCL, and Should You Buy Shares Now?

Oracle’s $20 billion stock sale aims to fund its AI-driven cloud expansion, and this article examines what the move means for ...
security

The Best Free VPNs for PCs in 2026: Free VPN Access Without Data Caps

Finding a good free VPN alone can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack; finding a free VPN for Windows specifically is even harder. While there are many free VPNs available, the real ...
eWeek

Moltbook Bots Build Lobster Cult

Who needs humans when a purported 1.5 million agents trade lobster memes and start their own religion? Moltbook, vibe-coded by Octane AI founder Matt Schlicht in a weekend (he cla ...