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.

Mistral's New Ultra-Fast Translation Model Gives Big AI Labs a Run for Their Money

Too many GPUs makes you lazy,” says the French startup’s vice president of science operations, as the company carves out a ...

Roblox calls its take on AI world models ‘real-time dreaming’

Less than a week after the launch of Google’s Project Genie, Roblox is sharing some of its ideas about AI world models. is a ...
Mashable

The Brick taught me how to be bored again

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The News Journal

What time will it start snowing? How much snow winter storm will bring

There's little doubt about it, we're in for a big snowstorm this weekend. But how much are we going to get? Luckily, less than originally predicted. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New ...
USA Today

Saturn to appear below moon for 1 night. Date, weather forecast

Saturn and the moon will appear close together in the night sky on Friday, January 23. This celestial event, known as a conjunction, occurs when two astronomical bodies seem near each other from Earth ...
The Florida Times-Union

Is it spring yet? Time changes and when to expect warmer temperatures

Florida is experiencing freeze warnings, with subfreezing temperatures expected in some areas through Wednesday morning. Daylight Saving Time for 2026 will begin on Sunday, March 8, when clocks spring ...
Yahoo

‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ Gets Major Renewal Update

Bill Maher will be continuing to host his HBO talk show for at least two more years. Ahead of its Season 24 premiere, Real Time With Bill Maher has been renewed for two additional seasons (Seasons 25 ...
Variety

Bill Maher’s ‘Real Time’ Renewed Through 2028 at HBO

“Real Time With Bill Maher” has been renewed for two additional seasons, extending the political talk series through 2028 on HBO. As previously announced, Maher will return on air on Jan. 23 for the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ Renewed for Two More Seasons at HBO

The talk show is set to run through 2028, with season 24 premiering later this month. By Caitlin Huston Business Writer HBO renewed the late night talk show through 2028, with season 24 premiering Jan ...
Deadline.com

‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ Renewed For Two More Seasons At HBO

Bill Maher isn’t going anywhere after HBO renewed Real Time with Bill Maher for two more seasons. It brings the late-night show through to the end of 2028. The show will return for Season 24 on ...
TheWrap

‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ Renewed Through 2028 on HBO

“Real Time With Bill Maher” has been renewed through 2028, HBO announced Wednesday. The network also shared that Maher’s show will return for Season 24 on Jan. 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on both HBO and HBO ...