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Phone verification has become mandatory for 87% of popular digital platforms, creating privacy risks when sharing personal numbers. Virtual SMS services provide temporary numbers for verification codes without exposing private data. In 2024, these services saw a 43% usage increase, according to industry observers like SMS-Activate. With rising data breaches affecting over 4.5 billion records last year, more users seek secure ways to receive SMS online while maintaining digital privacy.
One of the most catastrophic delivery failures I’ve ever seen wasn’t because of missed deadlines or broken tools. It started with a project manager who couldn’t say no.On paper, he was flawless: certified, experienced, and fluent in every platform from Jira to Monday. But under pressure, when scope ballooned and priorities blurred, he avoided conflict instead of leading through it.
Ever tried to hand a form to a government office only to be slapped with, "We need a certified translation"? Yep, that headache. Suddenly you wade through red tape, staring at a deadline, and the only way out is a translation that ticks every official box.
With the swift nature of the SaaS marketing industry, data-driven success is key. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential to blossom in this competitive environment. Such analytics are a great source of insight about how effective a campaign is and help in decision-making. This post uncovers critical metrics every SaaS marketing agency must track to grow and profit.
After nearly four decades at the helm of American Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief. She made the announcement during a staff meeting, revealing that a new “head of editorial content” will take over U.S. operations.
Intel is preparing for a significant shift. Starting July 15, the tech giant will lay off 10,000 employees across four Santa Clara locations, including its headquarters on Mission College Boulevard.
Tentative deal ends 17-day Canada-wide DHL lockout; 2,100 Unifor couriers and warehouse staff poised to vote on wage, workload, security gains.
Deloitte sees a shallow 2025 recession, then growth as tariff fog clears and Canada’s new “One Economy” reforms spark investment.
Spirit Airlines has officially filed a complaint against the proposed “Blue Sky” alliance between JetBlue and United Airlines. The low-cost carrier argues that this partnership would give United too much power and turn JetBlue into a follower, reducing competition in key cities like New York and Boston.
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are officially ending their U.S. donut partnership by July 2025, citing rising costs and limited rollout success. Originally announced in March 2024, the deal aimed to bring Krispy Kreme donuts to all 14,000 McDonald’s locations, but the treats only made it to 2,400 stores nationwide.
Real estate brokerage Compass is taking Zillow to court, accusing the listing giant of stifling competition with a new policy requiring public home listings to appear on Zillow within 24 hours.
In the past few years, the streaming business has become so competitive that even major companies like Netflix struggle to keep subscribers loyal for a long period, as the variety of alternatives allows users to switch on and off all the time. Geo-restrictions are another reason—because sometimes people cannot find enough content available in their country, and it feels like they’re not getting enough value for their money.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build New York’s first new nuclear power plant since 1989, aiming to strengthen the state’s clean energy infrastructure. The proposed facility would be a next-generation, zero-emission plant located in upstate New York, producing at least one gigawatt of electricity.
In the contemporary digital age, businesses and other organizations need digital signage to communicate with their audiences effectively. While this display of multimedia content can take a variety of forms, such as videos, images, and slides, on almost any kind of screen, digital signage requires reliable hardware to work smoothly.
Botpress lands $25 M to ramp up its cloud platform for enterprise AI agents, hiring fast and targeting global rollouts beyond prototype chatbots.
For small business owners facing cash flow challenges, a merchant cash advance (MCA) can offer fast and flexible access to capital. Unlike traditional loans, MCAs provide funding based on future credit card or debit card sales, which makes them a popular choice for businesses with steady revenue but poor credit or limited collateral.
Judge okays Ruby Liu’s $6 M purchase of three Hudson’s Bay leases, first step in her plan to launch modern department stores across Canada.
Klarna jumps into wireless: $40 unlimited 5G, instant eSIM setup, zero hidden fees—U.S. first, U.K./Germany next.
Lululemon is cutting approximately 150 corporate roles, primarily from its store support centres, as part of a broader restructuring effort to stay agile amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Email marketing plays a very significant role in any digital marketing scheme. It gives organizations the opportunity to build relationships with the customers and prospects, market their products and services. Nonetheless, email analytics and strategy is very crucial to the success of an email campaign. With email analytics, you get the necessary information and knowledge to learn the behavior of your audience, improve your campaigns, and enhance performance. This guide will discuss what email analytics is about, which metrics and KPIs are most important, and how you can transform email data into actionable information.
Social sites such as Twitter enable us to broadcast our thoughts and opinions to a possible audience of millions of people in a split second. But, thoughtless posts posted under passion can turn around and bite us. This paper will consider the question of whether people can lose their jobs over deleted tweets in the year 2025, despite the removal of the offending content.
UBS's 2025 Global Wealth Report reveals that over 379,000 Americans became millionaires in 2024—more than 1,000 each day. Driven by strong markets and a stable U.S. dollar, the U.S. now accounts for nearly 40% of the world's millionaires, with global wealth up 4.6%.
Kirkland’s is rebranding as The Brand House Collective to lead a new multi-brand retail strategy. With Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and buybuy Baby under its umbrella, the company plans store conversions, leadership changes, and a bold retail transformation in 2025.
King Charles will open Canada’s parliament on 27 May as PM Mark Carney prepares for tense White House talks after Trump’s annexation and tariff threats.
Trump orders 100 % tariff on films shot outside the US, sparking outrage in UK, Canada and Australia and warnings of costly global retaliation.
Houthi missile from Yemen hits road beside Israel’s main airport, injures 4. Netanyahu blames Iran, vows a major response as airlines cancel flights.
Marvel’s latest film, Thunderbolts* is off to a strong start, pulling in $162 million globally during its opening weekend, proving there's still an appetite for fresh faces in the superhero world.
Apple might be shaking up its iPhone release game next year. According to a new report, the iPhone 18 lineup won’t launch all at once—with the Pro models arriving in fall 2026, and base models like the iPhone 18, 18 Slim, and 18e possibly being pushed to spring 2027.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is officially headed to trial after rejecting a government plea deal that could have shortened what may become a life sentence. The 55-year-old music mogul appeared in court Thursday in a beige prison uniform, calmly telling the judge he would not accept the offer.
Canada Post may be on a collision course with a potential labour disruption as early as May 22, with current collective agreements set to expire and negotiations still hanging in the balance.
Facing $290 M in antitrust, ad and privacy fines, Meta warns it may pull Facebook & Instagram from Nigeria if regulators don’t ease “unrealistic” data rules.
JD Vance says Ukraine war won’t end soon; U.S. seeks “middle-ground” peace after rare-earth deal, as Russian drones hit Zaporizhzhia and ceasefire falters.
Rockstar delays Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026 for more polish, leaving PS5 & Xbox fans waiting an extra year. Here’s what it means for the industry.
After a four-year absence, Fortnite is officially coming back to the iOS App Store in the United States next week. The long-running standoff between Epic Games and Apple could finally be cooling, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney offering what he calls a “peace proposal” that could bring Fortnite back to iOS globally.
US-Ukraine pact trades future mineral royalties for joint fund to rebuild war-torn Ukraine, ending payback on past US military aid.
Kohl’s is shaking up its leadership after abruptly firing CEO Ashley Buchanan for cause, citing a vendor-related conflict of interest uncovered during an internal investigation. While the company emphasized the situation had nothing to do with financial results or performance, Buchanan is out effective immediately.
Spain & Portugal blackout: timeline, causes under probe, renewables debate, how Europe’s grid crashed and recovered on April 30 2025.
Waymo is finally moving beyond robotaxis—teaming up with Toyota to develop self-driving tech for personal vehicles. The partnership, which also involves Toyota’s Woven division, marks Waymo’s first serious push to bring its “Waymo Driver” to consumer cars.
If you’re still using an LG smartphone, the end is officially near. LG has confirmed it will shut down its mobile software update servers on June 30, 2025, marking the final chapter of its exit from the smartphone industry. Users will no longer receive software or security updates, effectively freezing the devices in their current state.
Amazon officially entered the space internet race this week, launching the first 27 satellites for its long-awaited Project Kuiper. The satellites blasted off Monday evening atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, kicking off Amazon’s ambitious $10 billion plan to build a global broadband network to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses Carleton seat as Liberals surge in Canada’s 2025 election, leaving Conservatives leaderless in Parliament and sparking soul-searching.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has officially announced his resignation following a crushing defeat in Monday’s Canadian federal election. Singh, emotional during his concession speech in Burnaby, B.C., confirmed he will step down once an interim leader is appointed.
Liberals take 166 seats to form a minority, Conservatives 144. See full vote shares, regional shifts, turnout and Carney’s first moves as PM-designate.
Russian-American prank-YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is jailed in Manila after a week of livestream harassment; Philippine officials file multiple criminal charges.
M&S cyber-attack halts online orders, delays deliveries and freezes gift cards; customers voice frustration as retailer races to restore systems.
Putin orders 3-day Ukraine ceasefire 8-11 May; Kyiv seeks 30-day truce, Trump pushes for permanent peace amid crucial U.S. mediation efforts.
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith has officially returned to theaters for its 20th anniversary, and fans are already flocking back to the galaxy far, far away. The special re-release, which launched on April 25, is running for one week only across the U.S. and select international markets.
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