Google AI Mode Launches UCP-Powered Checkout
Google is rolling out UCP, Universal Commerce Protocol, powered checkout in AI Mode. This launched as part of the Google Ads news from yesterday, and you can now see it in AI Mode for products from Etsy and Wayfair.
OpenAI Wants Advertisers To Prompt To Create Ads & Skip Agencies
Asad Awan, who is in charge of monetization at OpenAI was interviewed by his own company on “The Thinking Behind Ads in ChatGPT.” It is a 25 minute interview and one part he discusses how he would like to see advertisers simply prompt to create ads and ad campaigns and not have to hire an […]
Buying (and Building) Houses Could Get a LOT Easier (New Bill)
This could be the most important shift in the housing market in years. Something truly remarkable just happened that will impact almost every facet of real estate. The “Housing for […]
Google Releases Early Preview Of WebMCP
The Google Chrome team announced its early preview of WebMCP, “a standard way for exposing structured tools, ensuring AI agents can perform actions on your side with increased speed, reliability, and precision,” André Cipriani Bandarra from Google wrote.
How Deep Should You Squat?
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’m one who can appreciate the great diversity of squats in the world. High squats, low squats, front squats, back squats—they’re all beautiful. And yet, people on the internet love to argue about which squat is the best. So here’s a little guide to squat […]
The Telegram App Has a New Look, and a Weird New Feature
If your chat app of choice is Telegram, you have some changes to look forward to. The company announced a number of updates this week, chief among them a new look for its Android and iOS apps—the former is getting a total overhaul, but iPhone users will still note some new UI elements when chatting […]
This Aggressive Spyware Is Targeting Both Android and iOS Devices
Threat actors don’t have to work that hard to obtain sophisticated malware to deploy against unsuspecting targets. A new spyware platform known as ZeroDayRAT is reportedly being sold on Telegram, complete with customer support and updates. According to mobile security company iVerify, this aggressive spyware grants full remote control over devices running Android 15 through […]
TikTok’s First US-Exclusive Feature Is a Local Feed That Wants Your Location Data
It hasn’t been a month since the U.S. arm of TikTok came under new ownership, and already American users are getting an exclusive feature. In a surprise move, the app today introduced a new “Local Feed” specific to U.S. users, ostensibly aimed at helping Americans see content from their immediate area. Technically, it’s similar to […]
Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Update Fixes Six Zero-Day Exploits
Microsoft’s February security update is a big one. This latest “Patch Tuesday” fixes 58 vulnerabilities in total, six of which are zero-day flaws. As a reminder, a zero-day is a vulnerability that has been either actively exploited in the wild or publicly disclosed before an official fix is released by the developer. As BleepingComputer reports, […]
How Did the FBI Get Nancy Guthrie’s Nest Doorbell Footage?
Like millions of Americans, I’ve been watching the news of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance with concern—so I was somewhat relieved when the FBI announced they were releasing new footage of a suspect. Finally, the case had something to go on, even if it was only doorbell video of a masked stranger. When I saw the footage, […]
These Skullcandy Headphones Are Over 50% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. For bass-heads and audiophiles, there’s arguably no more acceptable choice than bass-y over-ear headphones. They have superior immersive sound, larger drivers that produce richer sound, and bigger cups that avoid that dreaded ear-squishing feeling. […]
These Shokz Open-Ear Earbuds Are Over 30% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Wireless open-ear earbuds are a popular choice for runners, commuters, dog owners, and anyone else who wants premium audio quality while still allowing enough ambient noise through to stay safe and aware of their […]
The Best Kitchen Gadgets to Make Cooking Weeknight Dinners So Much Easier
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cooking can be a creative outlet, a way of showing affection, and a way to take control of your health. But cooking can also be stressful and time-consuming, especially on a weeknight when you’re already exhausted from a long day at work and you’ve got […]
How to Get Access to T-Mobile’s Free Live Translation Beta
Live translation is probably the most genuinely useful thing to come out of the AI boom, but if you want to use it during a phone call, you usually need to use a specific device or a separate app. T-Mobile is looking to change that. The carrier announced today that it will soon introduce live […]
Over 60% of Buyers Bought Below Asking Price Last Year, With the Largest Discounts Since 2012
For most of us, the frenzied bidding wars and constant price hikes of the post-pandemic housing boom are recent memories. That’s why it might come as a surprise to find […]
