Google Marketing Live 2026 puts AI at the center of search, shopping, and video ads
Google used Marketing Live 2026 to map out its next phase for advertisers, with AI threaded through campaign creation, search experiences, shopping journeys, video, and measurement.
Kash Patel clothing brand site goes offline after hack reports
A website linked to Kash Patel’s clothing brand was taken offline after reports of a possible hack, putting the focus on basic web security and how quickly brands respond when something goes wrong.
How Loyalty Programs Became a Core Engine for Lifecycle Marketing
Loyalty programs are no longer just retention add-ons. Brands are using them across the full customer journey to drive personalization, repeat purchases and stronger first-party data.
OpenAI lands Gartner Leader spot in enterprise coding agents
Gartner’s latest recognition puts more weight behind enterprise coding agents as companies look for AI tools that can actually fit into software teams, governance rules, and production workflows.
HMD bundles homegrown AI assistant on new phone to sharpen India play
HMD is tailoring its latest India strategy around local AI, bundling a homegrown chatbot with a new smartphone as competition in the country’s handset market intensifies.
Samsung memory chip staff secure unusually large bonus package after labor talks
Samsung’s memory chip employees have reached a bonus agreement after labor negotiations, putting a spotlight on the strategic value of semiconductor talent inside one of Korea’s biggest tech companies.
WPP’s AI chief says ad agents are still in their awkward phase
WPP’s top AI executive is pouring a little cold water on the hype around autonomous agents, arguing the tech may be exciting but is still far from fully trusted in complex advertising workflows.
How accessibility tools and Gemini are helping students work more independently
Accessibility features and Gemini are being positioned as practical tools that can help students handle schoolwork, communication and daily routines with more independence.
TikTok Shop says U.S. small business sales jumped 66% in 2025
TikTok Shop says sales from U.S. small businesses rose 66% in 2025, a sign that social commerce is still gaining traction with merchants chasing discovery and direct conversion in one place.
Waymo broadens weather pause to four cities after robotaxis enter floodwaters
Waymo is widening a weather-related service pause across four cities after robotaxis were reported entering flooded streets, underscoring how hard extreme weather still is for autonomous driving systems.