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Agent-powered commerce is no longer just a future-facing concept. At this year’s National Retail Federation (NRF) conference, Google introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to let AI agents manage every part of the shopping journey. Supported by Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target, and Walmart, UCP aims to remove the friction between brands…

At CES 2026, Disney took the wraps off a fresh suite of advertising solutions, all built to help marketers move faster, learn more, and create smarter. From creative automation to vertical video, the showcase was designed to prove that Disney isn’t just selling ad inventory anymore. It’s selling an integrated performance engine. This article explores…

Gmail just got a serious AI upgrade. Google is introducing a suite of features aimed at making inboxes more intelligent and efficient, from a personalized AI Inbox to natural-language search with AI Overviews, and a new Proofread tool that rivals Grammarly. These changes mark a major evolution for the 3-billion-user platform. For marketers and communicators…

Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot family, is reportedly set to raise another US$10 billion at a pre-investment valuation of US$350 billion. That figure nearly doubles its previous valuation just three months ago, marking one of the most aggressive growth stories in the generative AI market to date. This article explores what is…

Roblox just took a major step toward age-gated safety by globally enforcing mandatory age verification for anyone who wants to use chat features. What started as a test in select markets has now expanded across the board, making Roblox the first major online gaming platform to require facial age checks for communication access. This article…

The latest IP crossover in mobile gaming might just be the grittiest yet. PUBG MOBILE has teamed up with Peaky Blinders, the acclaimed British crime drama, to bring the Shelby family straight into the battleground. Running from January 9 to February 5, 2026, the partnership includes themed skins, emotes, vehicles, weapons, and even a Thomas…

Deepgram, a US-based API platform that powers real-time voice interactions, has secured US$130 million in Series C funding at a US$1.3 billion valuation. The round was led by AVP and backed by a mix of institutional, strategic, and academic investors including Twilio, BlackRock, SAP, ServiceNow Ventures, and several major universities. This marks a significant milestone…

Marketers who’ve worked with retail media know the pain. Every campaign launch across retailers like Walmart Connect, Amazon, or Target requires juggling creative versions, platform rules, legal reviews, and multiple teams. It’s slow, siloed, and expensive. Enter DaVinci Commerce, the new identity of adtech firm Jivox. Backed by a fresh round of funding and a…

Netflix is asking viewers one big question to start the year: What next? But instead of a traditional teaser, the streaming giant is turning to the stars. Its latest campaign, “Discover your future,” invites users into a digital tarot reading that mixes mysticism with personalized streaming picks. At the heart of the experience is a…

Loyalty programs have long carried a reputation: complicated tiers, fine print, and perks that only show up after your tenth business trip. Marriott International is betting that it’s time to break that perception. With help from BBH Singapore, the brand has launched “Loyalty’s just that easy,” a new regional campaign positioning Marriott Bonvoy as accessible…