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Anthropic files SEC paperwork for initial public offering on Nasdaq
The AI firm admitted it cannot guarantee its safety measures will stop existential risks while disclosing instances of autonomous agent errors.
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Technology
OnePlus launches Buds Clip clip-on wireless earbuds with Dynaudio tuning
The new wearable features a unique clip-on design and AI-powered translation to offer a distinct alternative to traditional in-ear headphones.
Sports
Gareth Batty leaves Surrey head coach role for Chennai Super Kings
The move marks the end of a 21-year tenure with the English club as Batty transitions to an assistant coaching role in the Indian Premier League.
Technology
Cortical Labs commercialises CL1 biological computer to navigate robotic dog
The system uses training data from a simulated 2D environment to control the movements of a real robotic dog.
Sports
Strikers clinch National Women’s T20 Tournament title after narrow victory
The team secured the championship by defending a low total, earning a Rs1.5 million prize and maintaining an undefeated record.
Science & Health
University College of Medicine and Dentistry announces 225 seats for 2026-27 session
The University of Health Sciences will manage admissions through a centralized online system for local and overseas medical students.
Technology
Pakistan Software Export Board opens free AI technology bootcamps
The government-funded initiative aims to equip 3,384 participants with technical skills and international certifications to boost the IT sector.
Sports
Pakistan Cricket Board halts Nepal Premier League clearances for national players
The governing body is reportedly seeking a $25,000 fee per player to approve participation in the Kathmandu-based tournament.
Technology
Apple announces new iPad Mini with 8.5-inch OLED display
The new model features an upgraded A20 Pro chip and slimmer bezels, offering a more compact high-performance experience for users.
Technology
OpenAI demonstrates AI progress in migrating legacy COBOL code to modern languages
The company aims to reduce the $105 billion annual cost of COBOL inefficiencies by using models like GPT-6.1 Sol to preserve software behavior.
Technology
OpenAI and Anthropic slash flagship AI model prices by up to 80 percent
The aggressive price cuts aim to lower barriers for developers as competition intensifies among major artificial intelligence providers.
Technology
Pakistan Election Commission proposes rules to curb AI-driven voter deception
The measures aim to prevent deepfakes and automated bots from manipulating public opinion while requiring clear labels on all AI-assisted campaign content.
Sports
Ballon d'Or winner to be announced in London on 26 October
Kane also led England to the World Cup semi-finals and scored 6 goals for the national team during the tournament.
Sports
Lula da Silva celebrates 81st birthday as Brazil's first leftist leader in decades
The president founded the Workers' Party in 1980 and was released from prison in 2019 after a court ruled his incarceration was illegal.
Science & Health
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council issues new admission policy for 2026
The new regulations introduce strict financial penalties and mandatory online reporting to standardise medical and dental education across the country.
Technology
Xiaomi launches Redmi G25 2027 gaming monitor in China
The new display offers a 300Hz refresh rate and low blue light technology for gamers seeking high-performance visuals at a budget price.
Science & Health
University of Health Sciences opens 252 reserved medical and dental seats
The admission process targets students from specific regions including Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan under a new provincial healthcare policy.
Showbiz
Donald Trump slams Bill Maher in lengthy Truth Social post
The attack follows a second dinner at the White House that was arranged after Chuck LaBella phoned 10 times to set up the meeting.
Technology
Pakistan sends 107 agricultural professionals to China for technology training
The initiative aims to train 1,000 agricultural personnel to develop professionals who can support farming communities at provincial and national levels.
Sports
Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes fastest Pakistani pacer to reach 150 ODI wickets
The fast bowler broke records held by legends like Shoaib Akhtar and Waqar Younis during a narrow one-wicket victory over England in Lahore.
Technology
iTANZ Technologies Limited approves 10-for-1 stock split and dividend payouts
The move aims to align the company's constitutional documents with the Companies Act, 2017 while rewarding shareholders with a 20% total distribution.
Technology
Vivo Y600 secures Guinness World Record for continuous video streaming
The record-breaking endurance is supported by a 10,000mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset.
Technology
Honor launches Pad X10 Mini tablet in China with metal design
The new device targets younger users by combining durable hardware with a large library of educational content and children's media.
Technology
Maternal cells in human brains help regulate immune cells and neural connections
Mice with fewer maternal cells showed disrupted brain communication and performed worse on tasks involving recalling previously learned information.