Tom Fenton tackles seven free and open-source AI tools bring local chat, coding, voice, design and research capabilities to personal computers and self-hosted environments.

Got an idea and want to make a simple 3D model, but don’t want to install a full-fledged CAD modeling suite and queue up a ...

Anthropic destroying books to train Claude was ruled legal. Here is the rule that made it work, explained simply.

Valve has released official 3D CAD files for the Steam Machine’s exterior, making it easier for owners to design and print custom faceplates, accessories, and other modifications for the desktop ...

Filings from a recent lawsuit allege that the tech company accessed—and distributed—copyrighted adult films, blueprints for 3 ...

Microsoft has announced that it’s ending support for older Macs and iPhones in Microsoft 365, Office 2019, and Office 2021. From next month, those using older versions of macOS and iOS will still be ...

Google has officially expanded the functionality of its AI platform, Gemini, by launching a new file- generation feature that allows users to instantly create downloadable documents in multiple ...

Users can now generate and download files directly in Gemini without needing work-arounds like telling it to export to Google Docs first. Google says the feature is available to all Gemini users and ...

You can now ask the Gemini app to directly generate “downloadable and ready-to-share files.” Google wants you to “quickly move from a brainstorm to a complete ...

Claude can turn any list of events—even a paper one—into an iCal file. I rely heavily on my digital calendar—as far as I'm concerned, if something isn't there, it doesn't exist. It's annoying, then, ...

Cowork can also use the data in that folder to create new projects -- but it's still in early access, so be cautious. Imad was a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from ...