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.

Spotify changes developer mode API to require premium accounts, limits test users

Spotify is now limiting each app to only five users and requires devs to have a Premium subscription. If developers need to ...
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OpenAI's Newest GPT Model Helped to Build Itself

The new coding model is the first time the brand has found its own models can be instrumental in its own development.

I used Xcode 26.3 to build an iOS app with my voice in just two days - and it was exhilarating

Want to see what agentic coding really feels like? Come along on my wild, wonderful, and terrifying two-day vibe coding adventure with Xcode 26.3.
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Open Responses Specification Enables Unified Agentic LLM Workflows

OpenAI's Open Responses standardizes agentic AI workflows, tackling API fragmentation and enabling seamless transitions ...