ZDNet

How to use GitHub's AI coding assistant for free - and why it's worth a try

Before we begin, I will share one cautionary note. In my testing of the free GitHub Copilot's programming prowess, the AI failed half of my tests. That's not great. Paid subscriptions offer access to ...
ZDNet

How to use GPT-5 in VS Code with GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot Pro now supports GPT-5 in VS Code. A 30-day trial lets you test premium models for free. Add your OpenAI key to bypass Copilot restriction. First, open VS Code. Click the little Copilot ...
The Verge

GitHub Copilot will support models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI

GitHub is also launching Spark, an AI tool that helps anyone build web apps. GitHub is also launching Spark, an AI tool that helps anyone build web apps. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who ...
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code Goes Transparent as Open-Source AI Editor

According to Microsoft, the decision to open source GitHub Copilot Chat stems from a growing demand for transparency in how AI-assisted developer tools work -- particularly around prompt engineering, ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft Delays VS Code May 2025 Release; Pushes Ahead on Copilot Chat Open Sourcing

Normally right now we'd be reporting on the May 2025 edition of Visual Studio Code, perhaps detailing the work to take GitHub Copilot Chat open source. However, Microsoft has extended the development ...