Social media juggernaut encourages retailers to start holiday marketing

Social media juggernaut encourages retailers to start holiday marketing

Retailers are encouraged to begin holiday marketing earlier, as social media increasingly influences how shoppers discover and choose gifts. This advice comes from Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. Meta has published its 2026 holiday guidance report, which found that 86 per cent of holiday shoppers use social media…

Stop policing AI in the classroom, start teaching it

Stop policing AI in the classroom, start teaching it

Zakaria Lacheheb, International Islamic University Malaysia When handheld calculators entered classrooms in the 1970s, critics sounded the alarm on a wave of math illiteracy. With the internet, the panic shifted to the death of reading. Yet, neither apocalypse happened. Instead, education adapted, turning these disruptors into essential extensions of human intelligence. Generative AI marks a…

Zero-click search hit 60%. Stop measuring clicks, start measuring mentions

Zero-click search hit 60%. Stop measuring clicks, start measuring mentions

60% of global Google searches in 2026 end without an external click. Mobile sits closer to 77%. The… Share Post Pinterest Messenger 60% of global Google searches in 2026 end without the user clicking through to an external website. On mobile, the share climbs to 77%. On desktop it sits closer to 46% (Click-Vision zero-click…

Where to start using AI in your brokerage

Where to start using AI in your brokerage

iStock.com/Khanchit Khirisutchalual Taking an “extremely deliberate” approach to AI and focusing on a workflow that’s important to your brokerage is the best way to start using the technology in your operations, attendees heard during a recent Canadian Underwriter webinar. “Focus on a workflow where you think there are concrete benefits from digitizing it, streamlining it,…

Date, Global Start Times, How to Watch & What to Expect

Date, Global Start Times, How to Watch & What to Expect

XBOX’s biggest gaming event of the year is right around the corner. The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 takes place on Sunday, June 7, giving us a deeper look into fresh game reveals, new gameplay footage, release date announcements, and updates from XBOX’s first-party studios and publishing partners. Once the showcase wraps up, Microsoft will immediately…

How to Start Freelancing with No Experience: 2026 Beginner’s Guide

How to Start Freelancing with No Experience: 2026 Beginner’s Guide

1. Which freelance niches are best for absolute beginners with no experience? Jobs with few barriers to entry, like data entry, social media scheduling, basic proofreading, and providing customer support, are very beginner-friendly because you won’t need to learn any complicated software to get going. 2. How do I protect my freelance business from non-paying…

Stop Measuring AI Productivity. Start Measuring AI Outcomes.

Stop Measuring AI Productivity. Start Measuring AI Outcomes.

Pressure to justify AI investment is growing quickly. Lalena Kennedy via Canva By C200 Member Farrah Lakhani CFOs and boards across industries are asking the right question about AI: where is the return on investment? It is the right question, but most organizations are measuring in ways that do not reflect real business impact. Enterprise…

10 Best JavaScript Books to Start Coding in 2026

10 Best JavaScript Books to Start Coding in 2026

1. Can I learn JavaScript only from books? Yes, books provide strong theoretical knowledge, but combining them with hands-on coding practice and projects is essential for a better understanding and real-world application. 2. How long does it take to learn JavaScript from books? It usually takes 2 to 6 months depending on your consistency, practice,…