Apple researchers develop on-device AI agent that interacts with apps for you

Despite having just 3 billion parameters, Ferret-UI Lite matches or surpasses the benchmark performance of models up to 24 times larger.
MUO on MSN

5 programs you need to know about as a Linux user

Linux is more than a backup OS, and these programs prove it.

Google Ships WebMCP, The Browser-Based Backbone For The Agentic Web

Google ships WebMCP protocol, letting websites expose structured functions to AI agents and reducing computational overhead ...

The Disappearing Interface In Insurtech: Why The Future Of Insurance UX Is No UI At All

"No UI" means the experience migrates from screens to systems: context, events, verified identity and automation that triggers the right outcome before anyone has to ask.
InfoWorld

WebMCP API extends web apps to AI agents

W3C proposal backed by Google and Microsoft allows developers to expose client-side JavaScript tools to AI agents, enabling ...

Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
Dark Reading

260K+ Chrome Users Duped by Fake AI Browser Extensions

The Chrome Web Store has been infested with dozens of malicious browser extensions claiming to provide AI assistant functionality but that secretly are siphoning off personal information from victims.
IEEE

Improving Perception of Usability Through User Interface Design Patterns to Optimize Information Architecture for Cognitive Benefits and User Satisfaction in Massive Open ...

Abstract: This study explores the impact of user interface design patterns on usability, cognitive load, and user satisfaction for Massive Open Online Courses using small-screen devices. An empirical ...