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Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals its strategy for keeping enterprise customers hooked
Anthropic’s S-1 shows more than half of its $100,000-plus customers now use both the Claude Platform and a first-party app, a cross-selling playbook reminiscent of Amazon that’s making enterprise customers stickier.
Roborock’s new wet-and-dry vacuum offers steam and hot water cleaning – it could beat Dyson at its own game
Roborock’s latest wet-and-dry vacuum cleaner is finally available in the UK
NASA Invites Media to Moon Landing Simulation Experience in California
2 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Members of the media are invited to tour a new lunar landing simulation at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. Using a combination of in-house and partner motion-based simulators, NASA is giving astronauts and engineering support teams simulated experiences before crew members pilot commercial human landing systems to the surface of the Moon.
Why do people still get polio in some countries and not in others?
Polio can survive only where it finds kids who aren’t protected by a vaccine.
Four players given above a 7: Fan player ratings for Udinese 0-2 Milan
AC Milan needed to bounce back with a win against Udinese away from home on Sunday night, and they did exactly that.
Delegations arrive in Tehran for security talks
Delegations arrive in Tehran for security talks
31 leaders on whether they still want to talk about AI
On the morning, noon, and nightly news. By the watercooler, virtual or in real life. In boardrooms and school board meetings. At the dinner table or gatherings with friends and family. Artificial intelligence continues to dominate discussions across work, home, school, and social life. We asked members of the Fast Company Impact Council whether they love talking about AI or would rather never hear about AI again—and why? Below, 31 leaders weigh in on whether they’ve hit “let’s talk about AI” b
DWTS’ Alfonso Ribeiro Responds to Alexa PenaVega’s Quip That Show Is Rigged
Dancing With the Stars alum and host Alfonso Ribeiro responded after Alexa PenaVega admitted she and Hayes Grier wondered how much the votes mattered while they competed on season 21.
How malicious downloads can trick AI coding agents into compromising themselves
Security researchers found that trusted instruction files can be abused to install malware, redirect API traffic, and weaken built-in safeguards in popular coding assistants.
Tesla gave up the EV crown. Now it wants to win the autonomy race
Elon Musk’s “flying” Roadster jumped and flipped through the air this month in a stunt that went viral around the world. But his bigger bet is on changing the way Tesla makes money—and the wider car industry is scrambling to catch up. Five days after the spectacle, made possible by compressed-gas thrusters developed by Musk’s SpaceX, he revealed the companies were exploring a merger that could accelerate his push into autonomous driving. At stake is more than a technological race.
There are persistent gaps in hearing aid coverage
Many Americans still lack guaranteed access to hearing aids, according to a new study.
If Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts can get dangerous blood clots, so can you – here’s how some states are trying to reduce the risk
In the US, up to 900,000 people are affected by severe blood clots each year, and over 60,000 die from it annually.
Pick Six: NFL Week 7 winners and losers, plus grades for all teams and Cowboys-Eagles picks for Monday night
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Oct. 26
Putin to take part in Gas Exporting Countries Forum’s summit — Kremlin aide
The forum kicks off tomorrow, on October 27
What we learned from 250,000 public workers about AI adoption
As generative AI sweeps across industries, some workers using it are reporting increases in productivity. But inside government, where those benefits could translate into better public services, many employees are still unsure how the technology applies to their jobs, how to use it, or whether they are allowed to. That’s one takeaway from our research at InnovateUS, a nonprofit learning initiative that has trained more than 250,000 government workers in AI, digital technology, and innovative
Suits her! Zara Tindall is chic in sharp tailoring for a day at the races with her close confidante, Dolly Maude
The Olympic equestrian lit up a stormy afternoon with an oh-so-elegant display of race-day power dressing
Anthropic’s IPO filing lays out a plan to ‘revolutionize every area of human endeavor’ with AI
The company said it plans to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker ‘ANT.’
F1 in Texas: The American race that fans love to attend
Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to Austin, Texas, and accommodation so Ars could attend the US Grand Prix. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. AUSTIN, Texas—Formula 1 returned to US shores this weekend with its annual visit to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
Reddit's r/opensource bans AI slop, and quite a few humans for good measure
New rules also shut out solo developers, fledgling projects, and anyone who doesn't speak English
'We're very busy' - Inside Wales' newest hospital
BBC Wales correspondent Owain Clarke visited the Grange Hospital following concerns about its safety.
Deadspin | Report: Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) avoids serious injury
Deadspin | Report: Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) avoids serious injury
Jack White Shares News of Older Brother’s Death, Pens Touching Tribute to ‘Beautiful Soul’
Jack White made a touching tribute to his late older brother, Edward, sharing the many things he accomplished in his life.
The Grace Hopper Celebration was more than a conference. Its cancellation should be a wake-up call
This week, thousands of women and nonbinary technologists were supposed to walk into the Grace Hopper Celebration in Anaheim, California. Instead, the doors are closed. The tech industry named some of its most powerful AI chips after Grace Hopper. This year, it could not sustain the conference that bears her name. AnitaB.org canceled this year’s celebration after individual registrations and sponsorship commitments fell short of what it needed to run the event. The celebration was first
Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attack
The R&B star previously pleaded guilty to affray, after attacking a music producer with a glass bottle.
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission.
NASA Safety Panel Says a Starship Moon Landing Needs 22 Launches. Musk Has a Very Different Number
A member of NASA’s safety panel casually dropped that SpaceX’s plan to bring astronauts back to the Moon requires topping-off an orbital fuel depot nearly two dozen times for just one mission.
Women might have invented language — but not alone
Nature, Published online: 26 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03392-6An eloquent analysis of the origins of human speech suggests that social cohesion, not conflict, drove our use of words.
House lawmaker probes PBMs for 'punitive' audits of independent pharmacies
A House lawmaker is investigating whether the three largest PMS targeted independent pharmacies withretaliatory audits.
Big Ten on CBS 2026 schedule: Indiana vs. Minnesota, Ohio State vs. Oregon headline upcoming slate
CBS also has four Pac-12 games including the conference title game, Army vs. Navy and the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
‘Enough is enough’: Palestinians and Israelis share views ahead of election
On the eve of Israel’s general election, some Israelis call for change while others back Netanyahu to stay in power.
Oxford Properties secures $13M permit as Wayfair consolidates Back Bay footprint
DraftKings is moving to another Oxford building in the Financial District. Wayfair will take its place after years of layoffs.
What does your private members’ club say about you?
London’s membership committees are untamable social beasts. For some, a membership is the gateway to social success in town – for others, it’s just a club. From the RAC to 5HS via The Groucho, let Tatler diagnose the social ticks and tricks that make you part of the club… or not
The shift to decision intelligence: Move beyond analytics to real time activation
AI re-imagines traditional analytics into decision intelligence
Meet the TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 winners — the best tech of the year, all 100% chosen by you
Discover what TechRadar's readers think is the best tech of 2026
Humanoid robot masters ladders and obstacles with new approach
ETH Zurich researchers develop a control system that helps humanoid robots climb ladders, cross obstacles, and recover from falls.
Can an app tell if you're heading for menopause - and ease symptoms?
The hormonal change is now an industry set to be worth £19 billion by 2030 - and tech companies are cashing in.
Future of bowl games amid CFP expansion: Bowl Season boss optimistic as postseason faces uncertainty
Inside the scramble bowl game executives face as they wait to hear from the 10 FBS conferences what the bowl season will look like starting in 2027
Anthropic’s IPO filing shows explosive growth, risks and staggering costs
The filing sets up the company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially eclipsing SpaceX's IPO.
Anthropic IPO: AI giant is preparing for blockbuster stock listing. Here’s what the SEC filing reveals
For months, the tech world has been waiting with bated breath for news of a prospectus from the AI giant Anthropic. Now, the company has officially announced its plans for an initial public offering (IPO). On October 26, Anthropic published a brief press release announcing its proposed stock listing. The company confidentially filed its prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June to give the agency an initial review period, and that information is now availa
Billy Corgan on his respect for Olivia Rodrigo: "She's not afraid”
Billy Corgan has shared his admiration for Olivia Rodrigo, praising her songwriting as being “free” and “not afraid”.
Anthropic Relies On Claude To Build Claude. That’s An Advantage And A Risk.
More than 90 percent of Anthropic’s code was written by its own AI tool Claude in September, the company disclosed in its S-1 filing on Monday. The AI giant is increasingly using its own AI models to research, design and develop subsequent versions of its models— a process it calls “closing the …
Everything old is new again with the Fitbit Edge
Back to basics.
Satellites show some of the strongest evidence the AMOC is weakening | New Scientist
The crucial Atlantic current system that brings warmth to Europe has slowed 18 per cent in 40 years, according to an analysis of how much heat the ocean is releasing to the atmosphere
GSK sees its return to cancer starting to pay off
A decade ago, GSK was out of oncology. It could soon pick up approval for its sixth cancer drug.
Footy Fix: Who will win Ballon d'Or as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi vie for prize
The EFL League Cup returns with Arsenal in action on Tuesday
Jerusalem Daily: Last minute efforts by Israeli politicians before election
Israelis are about to vote in one of the most decisive elections in the country’s history.
Kevin O’Leary has one rule for giving money to family. It works at any income
It’s pretty hard to feel bad for billionaires, but according to a host of incredibly wealthy people there’s one aspect of being filthy rich that is no fun at all: deciding what to do when friends and family ask you for money. How do those who can afford almost anything choose how to respond when someone they love comes looking for cash? Is there a way to balance a desire to help with a need to keep financial ties from spoiling your relationships? Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary recently ta
Johnny Depp’s Ebenezer Hates Halloween Even More Than Christmas in New Video
Johnny Depp's Ebenezer reveals an even greater hatred for Halloween than Christmas in a new video teasing the actor's upcoming holiday role.
SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo
SpaceX has locked in a binding commitment for roughly $40 billion in financing to pay for AI chips and related data center equipment, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing Monday. In a statement, SpaceX called it the “largest committed GPU financing” ever.
From impulse purchase to pocket studio: The M-Vave FM-1
The M-Vave FM-1 is exactly the kind of device I have a weakness for. I may not have an intended use for the frequency-modulation synthesizer, but when a low price meets a high coolness factor, I'm powerless to keep it out of my cart. Initially billed as a pocket cousin of the famous Yamaha DX7 synthesizer, the FM-1 is a bargain at only $59.72 after fees. At release, it was a cool device that did what it said on the box, but not much else. But in July, some intrepid tinkerers on Reddit’s r/synthdiy board began reverse-engineering the FM-1's stock firmware to expand the device's abilities.
NASA’s X-59 Aircraft and Test Pilot
NASA/Carla Escamilla NASA test pilot Mike Lippert poses for a photo ahead of his first time flying the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Oct. 21, 2026. The X-59 has flown numerous times since its inaugural flight in November 2025; its first supersonic flight was on June 5, 2026. Lippert took off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, and landed one hour later. The flight came after scheduled maintenance and a review of the X-59’s systems following the aircraft’s busiest week of testing to date. Read more about Lippert and the Oct.
Miracle new 'Ozempic of autism' drug cured my son's worst symptoms
An oral drug designed to treat the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, has been dubbed by some as 'the Ozempic of autism.'
Fantasy football Week 7 fallout: Quinshon Judkins breaks out as Garrett Wilson's teammates sink his stock
Quinshon Judkins and Tony Pollard cash in with heavy workloads, while Garrett Wilson's dwindling target share raises red flags
After Aleksandar Vucic’s defeat, Serbia waits to hear how student-backed leaders will rule
Protest movement has 90 days to form government after toppling political giant, but it lacks a leader
Big Tech is trying to make AI morally good by turning to religion. Experts weigh in
As tech companies race to build the most powerful artificial intelligence, some are also asking how to teach a chatbot right from wrong. Their answer? Religion.“These are not questions a lab can answer,” Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah said earlier this year at the Vatican’s presentation of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI. “They are questions traditions like yours have carried for millennia.”Amid this much-discussed turn to faith, there has been little public
Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
Helen Berger said she left her job working for Brand after she became "sick of him."
Anthropic files for blockbuster IPO that could value AI giant at $2 trillion
The company, known for its Claude chatbot, said it plans to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock ticker “ANT,” according to an S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Anthrop…
The next 10 years of KubeVirt
Discover KubeVirt's future: confidential computing, cutting-edge AI hardware, and modular, pluggable virtualization stacks.
NASA, USDA Sign Agreement Advancing Earth Science, Agriculture
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, left, and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman signed a Memorandum of Understanding advancing agriculture and Earth science during an event at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 24.Credit: NASA NASA and the U.S.
Israel's health panel weighs new treatments as annual budget increase stagnates
Israel's health basket committee is set to decide on how to use a $211 million addition to its budget. At a press conference marking the committee's convening, Health Minister Haim Katz said, 'I know that however much we give, it's never enough'
Sports broadcasting legend dead at 59 after cancer battle
His death was confirmed by his wife Julie, who shared an emotional statement about his six-year battle with stage four renal cell cancer.
Ballon d’Or 2026 award ceremony LIVE: Winners, reactions and latest news
Follow updates from the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony as the world's best male and female footballers are crowned.
Brookfield to open Doha office to deepen Middle East reach
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is opening an office in Qatar, deepening its presence in the Middle East. Find out more here
Excitement grows for new ACOTAR book
Dozens will be gathering at Wolverhampton Arts Centre to celebrate the series' newest release.