I beat my 'to-do list' anxiety with this one simple productivity timer

In the 1980s, Francesco Cirillo came up with the technique. Using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer, he'd study for 25 minutes ...
Microsoft

Copilot Tasks: From Answers to Actions

Conversational chatbots were the first chapter of AI. Today is the beginning of the second. We are excited to introduce Copilot Tasks — AI that doesn’t just talk to you, but works for you. This is a ...

Google adds a way to create automated workflows to Opal

Google is adding a new feature to Opal to create automated workflows ...

Microsoft’s Copilot Tasks AI uses its own computer to get things done

Copilot Tasks appears to be Microsoft’s response to the agentic AI capabilities launched in recent months, including Claude ...

Gemini is about to start checking off your to-do list by actually using your apps

For a long time, the true AI Assistant dream has been a bit of a tease. We can ask Gemini to write an email or summarize a doc, but when it comes to actually doing something—like booking a ride or ...
PC Magazine

Prompt Engineering 101: Try My Secret Formula for Crafting AI Prompts That Actually Work

Whether you're doing a simple web search or generating a complicated video, better prompts mean better results. Upgrade your prompt game with these tips and tricks. I’ve been writing about consumer ...