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.

So yeah, I vibe-coded a log colorizer—and I feel good about it

Oh, sure, I can “code.” That is, I can flail my way through a block of (relatively simple) pseudocode and follow the flow. I ...

Xcode 26.3 hands on: AI agent coding is astoundingly fast, smart, and too convenient

The improved AI agent access in Xcode has made vibe coding astoundingly simple for beginners, to a level where some apps can ...
Nature

How learning handwriting trains the brain: the science behind the cursive wars

Handwriting requirements were cut from school curricula around the world. Now it’s looping back, riding on a wave of evidence.
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JavaScript vs TypeScript in 2026: What to Choose and Why?

Overview: TypeScript is widely used in large projects because its typing works better with AI coding assistants and reduces ...