Google's open standard lets AI agents build user interfaces on the fly

Google's new A2UI standard gives AI agents the ability to create graphical interfaces on the fly. Instead of just sending text, AIs can now generate forms, buttons, and other UI elements that ble [...]

Is it worth buying Marshall’s soundbar and sub together? I tested them against this pre-packed Samsung combo to find out

I tested Marshall’s new soundbar and sub together – is it really worth buying them together? [...]

Google Assistant will stick around a bit longer than expected for some Android users

Google wanted to remove Assistant from most Android phones by the end of 2025 and replace it with Gemini. But now the company has announced that it needs a bit more time to make its AI assistant the n [...]

Save over $600 on the stellar Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED gaming monitor

The Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED is currently one of the best 4K gaming monitors you can buy – and it just dropped to a new record-low price following a $630 discount. [...]

Valve discontinued the last remaining LCD model of the Steam Deck

If you still haven't bought into the Steam Deck craze, it'll cost you a little extra to take the plunge now since Valve is only offering OLED models. Valve announced in a note on its Steam D [...]

Telling consumers an ad is AI-generated cuts clicks by 31 percent, study finds

A new study from two US universities reveals a difference in how AI performs in marketing: while fully AI-generated ads significantly boost click-through rates, attempts to merely tweak human work wit [...]

Game publisher says cheaper Switch 2 cartridges are coming in since-deleted post

Gamers who prefer physical copies of their favorite titles may be getting a major win with the Switch 2. In an unexpected announcement from retro video game publisher ININ Games, Nintendo reportedly h [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Dec. 21

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 21. [...]

Your next job interview could be with an AI agent. How to pass with flying colors

AI-powered screening tools are transforming early-stage hiring, forcing applicants to adapt to a new interview gatekeeper [...]