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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.
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
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.
Cowboys vs. Eagles odds: First touchdown scorer picks, predictions for NFL Week 7 Monday Night Football
Here's who we think are the best choices for first touchdown prediction markets on Monday Night Football between the Cowboys and Eagles
US midterm elections 2026 in maps and charts
On November 3, Americans decide which party controls the US Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency.
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.
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”.
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.
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes
Elon Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink terms of service by using it for lethal drone strikes. Musk said Ukraine used the Starlink commercial service for offensive drone strikes. Musk's comment on Saturday came after SpaceX imposed a restriction preventing Ukraine from using the satellite technology on drones flying above certain speeds. One current and one former Ukraine official denied Musk's accusation and said previous limits imposed by SpaceX already prevented Ukraine's military from using Starlink in the way Musk described.
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.
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
Brazil’s real sinks after Lula’s re-election victory
Investors react to Lula's victory with a sharp decline in the real and concern over increased spending and fiscal challenges.
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
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’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.’
Boston Dynamics employees want to block sale of robot dogs to ICE
Hundreds of employees at the US robotics firm Boston Dynamics signed a petition calling for executives to halt a sale of the company’s robot dogs to US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement—but executives stood by the deal, while saying the robots would not be weaponized. On September 25, the Department of Homeland Security contract awarded $1.3 million to a Connecticut company called Radeco to provide ICE with modified versions of Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robots.
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.
Who is Miami's true Heisman frontrunner? Making the case for Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney
Miami's high-powered offense has fueled a title run, but the race between two Hurricanes stars could define the Heisman Trophy chase
Algeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring Niger
Niger requested troops to secure shared energy interests in what would be Algeria’s first deployment abroad since 1973.
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.
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.
Everything old is new again with the Fitbit Edge
Back to basics.
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.
NFL trade deadline matchmaker: Vikings add Jonathan Taylor to boost offense, Chiefs nab WR
Moves for several contenders who could look to buy
Trump faces private citizens lawsuit over limiting White House media access
The plaintiffs argue they are losing access to vital information media outlets covering Trump used to provide.
Great Scott! The ‘Back to the Future’ mall could become a data center
Oh, this is heavy, Doc. The Puente Hills Mall in Industry, California, is better known to fans of Back to the Future as the Twin Pines Mall. That, in case you haven’t watched the film lately, is where Marty McFly and Doc Brown were chased by terrorists, unhappy that Doc had taken their stolen plutonium. It was an actual shopping mall when the film was shot, but like so many malls across America, it fell victim to the pandemic and the rise of online shopping. Rather than shutting it d
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."
The shift to decision intelligence: Move beyond analytics to real time activation
AI re-imagines traditional analytics into decision intelligence
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
The iPhone Duo launched last week, offering anyone willing to spend $2,000 a chance to experience Apple's first foldable phone. For some early buyers, the morning after isn't going great. Despite the company's big talk about its "precision-engineered" hinge, some devices appear to have a hardware flaw that destroys the device's impressive internal display within hours (or minutes) of use. The Internet is currently overflowing with images of busted iPhone Duos, all sporting almost identical damage. The OLED is marred by several bright lines originating just below the midpoint of the display.
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.
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
Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart
Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart
Starbucks drops holiday menu 2026: When to get your free holiday cup on Red Cup Day
Good news for coffee lovers: The holidays are coming early to Starbucks this year. The countdown is on to Starbucks’ holiday menu, which arrives next Thursday, November 5. Starbucks’ highly-anticipated line-up of seasonal drinks will include some returning classics—Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte and Gingerbread Chai—alongside two new seasonal drinks: the Tiramisu Velvet and a new Apple Pomegranate Refresher. The holiday menu will also feature new food,
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.
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 …
Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo
Highway thieves are using sophisticated digital tactics that investigators worry make it easy to rob trucks carrying millions in expensive data center equipment. NBC News spoke to “several industry leaders, consultants, and investigators advising law enforcement” offices probing the biggest thefts yet and reported that since June, thieves have “made away with more than $100 million in data center freight.” Here’s how they said thieves get away with it: First, thieves hack freight brokers’ accounts on shipment-listing websites and post fake shipments to lure real bids, then send a malicious lin
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.
Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets
You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during cricket matches
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure a war crime: UN
UN commission notes Russian weaponisation of cold in nearly five years of attacks on heating plants and power lines.
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
Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90
He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.
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.
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.
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.'
Garrett Wilson trade destinations: Chiefs, 49ers among three potential landing spots for Jets star
Kansas City needs another weapon for Patrick Mahomes, but two other teams should also consider calling New York
How Venezuela’s earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs
Experts say recovery for earthquake survivors will likely be a lifelong endeavour, given the physical and mental toll.
Anthropic’s IPO filing is the start of the put-up-or-shut-up era of AI
Tech’s worst-kept secret is finally out: Anthropic has filed its S-1 with the SEC, paving the way for an IPO and a reported investor roadshow beginning as soon as November 9 in an attempt to drum up interest befitting its targeted $1.5 trillion valuation. In doing so, the company has opened its books, giving would-be investors their first look at its finances. And the numbers are eye-popping. The company booked an $80.7 billion net loss on $16.3 billion in revenue, but operating losses are f
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.
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…
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.
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'
2026 WNBA Finals schedule: Dream vs. Valkyries Game 6 gets moved up to afternoon tip
The Dream and Valkyries are battling in the 2026 WNBA Finals, with the series now knotted at 2-2
Could the midterms change America’s military support for Israel?
From Texas to Michigan, Senate candidates are challenging US weapons transfers to Israel.
If you’re doing any of these 3 things, you’re leading like it’s still the last century
While research from Pew finds that most people like their bosses, about one in five give their direct managers low ratings and that can have a significant impact. Gallup reports that only 30% of American workers are engaged in their workplace and that managers account for at least 70% of the variance between motivated and unmotivated employees. Yet leaders begin their roles with the best of intentions. No one starts out by thinking, “I want to make everyone’s lives miserable and u
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