The best free tax software of 2026

Tax season is open. Our top picks for free online tax software services provide guidance and filing for those with simple returns. [...]

Call of Duty will add Black Ops Royale, a new free game mode coming March 13

Call of Duty is getting a new battle royale mode later this month. The popular first-person shooter will introduce Black Ops Royale as a free game mode on March 13. Black Ops Royale pays homage to Bl [...]

OpenAI, Anthropic, and the fog of AI war

After Anthropic refused to bow to the current administration, the Pentagon labeled the company a supply-chain risk — yet bombed Iran while still using its tools [...]

Apple brings its M5 Pro and Max silicon to the next MacBook Pro generation

It happened much later than we expected, but Apple's announcement of MacBook Pros with its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips has finally arrived. These more powerful variants on Apple's silicon will b [...]

2027 Audi RS5 first drive: Big thrills with a big battery

There's more waffling going on about the future of electric vehicles in America right now than you might expect at a Belgian breakfast buffet. Some brands like Hyundai are staying committed, some [...]

MacBook Neo vs. M5 MacBook Air: All the trade-offs you'll make to save $500

Apple is looking to gain a foothold in the more budget-friendly end of the laptop market with the MacBook Neo. The system starts at $599, which is darn inexpensive for an Apple laptop — it even has [...]

AI agents are coming for government. How one big city is letting them in

Boston’s chief information officer on a pioneering experiment leveraging AI to expand the public’s access to government. [...]

Intuit's AI agents hit 85% repeat usage. The secret was keeping humans involved

When Intuit shipped AI agents to 3 million customers, 85% came back. The reason, according to the company's EVP and GM: combining AI with human expertise turned out to matter more than anyone exp [...]

Nothing Phone 4a Pro hands-on: A premium design with a price to match the Pixel 10a

Nothing has announced its latest premium midrange device, the Phone 4a Pro. The company says it's the thinnest full-metal phone on the market, measuring in at 7.95mm. It also looks notably differ [...]