I asked AI to book dinner. It made me want to use the app instead

ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini may be aces at coding, but they’re less than magical when it comes to booking a table for three.
InfoWorld

The front-end architecture trilemma: Reactivity vs. hypermedia vs. local-first apps

Web developers are moving away from the library wars and into a world of architectural choice. It’s about where you want the ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Using Data API Builder to Speed Up Application Development

Microsoft's Data API Builder is designed to help developers expose database objects through REST and GraphQL without building a full data access layer from scratch. In this Q&A, Steve Jones previews ...
TechCrunch

Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline

Update (April 7, 10:30 p.m. PT): The company has updated the app store listing and removed references to the Android app. But it also added that the iOS keyboard is coming soon. The app is free to ...
CBC.ca

A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A buzzy book was ...
U.S. News & World Report

10 Apps to Use Now to Make Taxes Easier Next Year

Filing taxes requires compiling information from a variety of sources to complete IRS forms and claim deductions. Mobile apps can make it easy to collect and sort tax information throughout the year.
CNET

Quit Doomscrolling With These 5 Effective Tech Gadgets and Apps

Too much screen time can lead you to doomscroll. Try these expert-vetted tools to control time on your phone. Giselle Castro-Sloboda Fitness and Nutrition Writer I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for ...
U.S. News & World Report

Are Budget Apps Safe?

Budgeting apps are popular because they can help you manage your finances, but some share data with other companies. As a user, you give personal and financial information to the company – and grant ...
CNET

Need to Scan Your Tax Documents Before Deadline? Use Your iPhone's Hidden Scanner

David Lumb is a managing editor for the mobile team, covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last decade, he's reviewed phones for TechRadar as well as covered tech, gaming, and culture for ...
PC Magazine

31 Hidden Windows 11 Features You Need to Try Right Now

Windows 11 packs a ton of easy-to-miss features. We show you how to download some unique extras, maximize Copilot, tweak the Start menu, upgrade your security, and much more. I've been testing PC and ...
PBS

The Great American Read

The Great American Read is made possible by the Anne Ray Foundation and public television viewers. Additional engagement funding for The Great American Read is made possible by CPB.