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Bluehost’s CodeGuard migration to Xcitium is automatic, but old backups need attention
Bluehost is replacing CodeGuard with Xcitium as its website backup partner. A Bluehost help article updated Sept. 28, 2026, says the switch will occur automatically at the customer’s next renewal date, with no manual action required…
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Toy Story 5 became the franchise’s biggest movie by taking tech seriously
Nearly 31 years after the first Toy Story arrived in theatres, Toy Story 5 has become the franchise’s biggest theatrical entry by…
Claude Opus 5.5 brings high-end AI at a lower price
Anthropic released Claude Opus 5.5 on September 22, 2026, lowering the price of its high-end Opus model. The commercial question extends beyond…
Canada’s Productivity Mega Deduction makes purchase timing a tax question
Canada’s proposed Productivity Mega Deduction is now a timing issue, not just an Ottawa policy headline. The measure is not enacted law…
Why Pepco’s new hub matters for retail inventory planning
For discount retailers, weak ocean shipping reliability is no longer just a procurement headache. Pepco Group is a current case study. Reuters…
Google AI checkout is rolling out to eligible Shopify merchants
Google’s AI shopping push is moving from product discovery to direct purchase for eligible Shopify merchants. As of September 26, 2026, Shopify’s…
Million-dollar tanker rates show energy’s new bottleneck is ships
Tanker freight has become one of the clearest signals of stress in energy markets. The latest Baltic Exchange weekly tanker report, published…
