Google’s new AI-powered shopping tool for Shopify, Walmart and others is similar to what an upset Amazon sent legal notice to Perplexity over

Recent Views 5 Google recently unveiled Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard for agentic commerce that the search giant claims works across the entire shopping journey — from discovery and buying to post-purchase support. UCP establishes a common language for agents and systems to operate together across consumer surfaces, businesses, and payment providers…

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Nepal protests: GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly – 10 things to know | World News

Recent Views 6 GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly (Pic credit: AP) Thousands of young Nepalis thronged the streets of Kathmandu on Monday, protesting against the government’s move to block 26 popular social media platforms. The demonstrations, marked by violent clashes, left 14 protesters dead and several injured, over rising public anger over…

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US stocks today: Wall Street slides as AI disruption fears, hot inflation data and Iran tensions rattle markets

Recent Views 3 US stocks fell sharply on Friday as renewed fears around artificial intelligence-driven disruption, a stronger-than-expected inflation reading and rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.The S&P 500 declined 0.8%, heading toward what could be only its second losing month in the past 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 569 points, or…

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US Department of Education begins development process for 2027–28 FAFSA form, invites public comments

Recent Views 4 Education Department invites public comments on 2027–28 FAFSA updates The US Department of Education has initiated the first stage of developing the 2027–28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, according to an official press release issued on February 13, 2026.The Department has published an information collection notice, marking the beginning…

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