We're seeing coding be one of the leading applications of artificial intelligence tools, and OpenAI is continuing to expand on its offerings in that space. The company has launched a Chrome extension for its Codex platform. The new browser-based capabilities of the plugin include testing web apps, collecting context from across open tabs and using Chrome DevTools in parallel while the user performs other tasks. This extension could also help Codex be more appealing to casual users and additional professions beyond developers since so many computing tasks happen in browsers. Codex can now take on more of your browser dev work.

Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.

Companies like Lovable, Base44, Replit, and Netlify use AI to let anyone build a web app in seconds--and in thousands of cases, spill highly sensitive data onto the public internet. As AI increasingly takes over the work of modern programmers, the cybersecurity world has warned that automated coding tools are sure to introduce a new bounty of hackable bugs into software. When those same vibe-coding tools invite anyone to create applications hosted on the web with a click, however, it turns out the security implications go beyond bugs to a total absence of any security--even, sometimes, for highly sensitive corporate and personal data. Security researcher Dor Zvi and his team at the cybersecurity firm he cofounded, RedAccess, analyzed thousands of vibe-coded web applications created using the AI software development tools Lovable, Replit, Base44, and Netlify and found more than 5,000 of them that had virtually no security or authentication of any kind. Many of these web apps allowed anyone who merely finds their web URL to access the apps and their data.

PCWorld highlights 15 essential free apps that can significantly enhance Chromebook functionality, covering VPNs, photo editing, and Android applications. Key recommendations include Proton VPN for unlimited data and privacy protection, plus photo editing apps like Snapseed, Pixlr, and Photoshop Express. These apps help Chromebook users access geo-restricted content, edit photos professionally, and maximize their device's potential as a viable alternative to traditional computers. Macs and PCs are no longer the only options for those looking to buy a computer. One of the fastest-growing categories is the Chromebook, Google's own line of devices. Initially, Chromebooks were low-cost machines largely limited to the Chrome browser. In recent years, more premium Chromebook models with greater processing power have entered the market.

Dating Is a Rich Person's Game Now People actually can't afford to date anymore. Ask just about anyone what's wrong with modern dating and they will likely tell you the same thing: The apps suck. They're built on a pay-to-win model. Fewer people are finding quality partners. Some studies have even suggested that increased time on them leads to higher depression and anxiety while also contributing to loneliness among men .

Fi Mini and Tractive: Which Smart Cat Tracker Should You Buy? For months, I tested Tractive and Fi Mini smart collars on my cat to find the best for activity, sleep, and GPS tracking. Wearable health-monitoring devices, like smart rings, smartwatches, and fitness trackers, help people stay on top of key wellness markers. By providing data on steps, heart rate, sleep, and more, these gadgets allow people to better understand their health, along with the opportunity to improve it with lifestyle shifts. But why should humans have all the fun?

PCWorld highlights 20 free Windows applications that address common PC frustrations, from poor search functionality to audio control issues. Featured tools include Microsoft PowerToys for system utilities, Voidtools Everything for faster file searching, and EarTrumpet for individual app volume management. These hidden gems can significantly improve PC workflows by offering alternatives to built-in Windows features and solving everyday computing problems. Even if you aren't a huge techie, you probably know about all the big, mainstream apps that are fundamental to how we use our PCs.

Ductless AC systems get smart tech features--and the growing pains that come with them. App works well, with voice assistant support. Ductless mini-split air-conditioners have risen in popularity dramatically in recent years. One study now pegs their domestic market share at more than 40 percent compared to larger-scale HVAC units--and the smaller systems are even more popular in Asia and Europe than in the US. Mini-splits make a compelling climate control solution for a number of reasons.

Here are our recommendations for apps that help you stay focused on the task at hand. And with attention spans crumbling in the TikTok era, we now have an entire category of apps dedicated to helping you stick to what you're supposed to be doing. These apps all work more or less in the same way, giving you a straightforward method of tracking how long you're spending on a task, and offering some sort of incentive to keep going for the allotted amount of time. Sometimes you get a few extra features as well, like the ability to block access to other apps. In the interest of trying to write this specific article without switching between browser tabs and apps every two minutes, I gave three of the best focus tools a try.

These are my favorites, whether you're new to fitness, an athlete, or a parent shopping for your kid. It's been five years since Google officially acquired Fitbit for a reported $2.1 billion, grabbing hardware and software teams that also absorbed assets from Pebble, which Fitbit itself acquired in 2016. So, how have things changed? Well, for starters, Fitbit is now Google Fitbit. It's not the most imaginative of name changes, and it hasn't stuck in consumers' minds, but the good news is that Fitbit devices remain some of the most user-friendly and welcoming fitness trackers available.