AI & Agentic
Gemini 4 Hydrogen: Google's Fast New AI Model Now Powers Search
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· Design
Caixa New Logo: Brazil's State Bank Rebrands After Nearly 30 Years
Caixa Econômica Federal has unveiled a new logo and identity by Tátil Design, with a redrawn X, brighter colours and a rollout to branches through 2030.
· Space
Starship Flight 15: Booster Catch Aborted, Ship 42 Reaches Orbit
SpaceX launched Starship Flight 15 on 13 November. The booster catch was called off, but Ship 42 reached orbit, deployed 26 Starlinks and sets up a ship catch.
· Space
Leonid Meteor Shower 2026: Peak Date, Moon and How to Watch
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on 17–18 November 2026. Here is the peak time, Moon phase, expected rates and how to watch from cities, Pakistan and beyond.
Singles' Day 2026 Results: Sales Rise 4.8% as AI Products Take Off
China's Singles' Day 2026 sales rose 4.8% to 1.78 trillion yuan, Syntun says, down from 14.2% growth a year ago, as JD.com sold 50M+ AI products.
Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO; Colette Kress Named Interim CEO
Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO after 33 years. CFO Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO while the board, now with a chair, searches for a successor.
· Business
How to Receive Freelance Payments in Pakistan: Payoneer vs Bank
Payoneer, Upwork and Fiverr payouts, bank accounts and Wise compared: fees, limits and steps to get paid from abroad in Pakistan, as of November 2026.
· Startups
Davos Startup Challenge 2027: 20 Startups Picked to Pitch at WEF
Pathfinder CITADEL picked 20 startups from Pakistan and OIC countries from 617 applicants to pitch at the Pakistan Pavilion in Davos in January 2027.
· Business
Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 Ends With 13 Mining Deals
PMIF26 closed in Islamabad on November 13 with 13 mining agreements, a 350m-tonne copper estimate in Chagai and a $100m pledge. Here is what was agreed.
How to Get Into TechCrunch Startup Battlefield: Rules and Prizes
A step-by-step guide to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield: who can apply, what the application needs, how startups are picked and what the $100,000 prize includes.
· Events
Web Summit 2026 Cancels Day 2 in Lisbon as Storm Charles Hits
Web Summit called off Wednesday, November 11, in Lisbon after Portugal's government warned of Storm Charles. Organisers plan to reopen on Thursday.
Voinosis Wins Disrupt 2027 Battlefield Spot at Seoul's DETO 2026
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How to Get Into TechCrunch Startup Battlefield: Rules and Prizes
· 5 min read
Disrupt 2026 Showcase Winners: Uhura Bionics, Lumai and 5 More
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Mind Robotics Hires Doug Field as President, Scaringe Says at Disrupt
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Caixa New Logo: Brazil's State Bank Rebrands After Nearly 30 Years
Caixa Econômica Federal has unveiled a new logo and identity by Tátil Design, with a redrawn X, brighter colours and a rollout to branches through 2030.
· 4 min read
Takara Tomy New Logo: First Redesign Since the 2006 Merger
Takara Tomy has unveiled a new logo built on the Japanese word asobi (play) and will drop the TOMY name abroad. The new identity starts on April 1, 2027.
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How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? Builder and Hosting Prices
Website cost in 2026 compared: Wix, WordPress.com, Shopify and self-hosted WordPress plan prices, domain fees and hidden costs, checked on 10 November 2026.
· 5 min read
Adobe Disney AI Alliance: Custom Firefly Models for Parks and ESPN
Adobe is now Disney's Official AI Innovation Partner. The multi-year deal, announced at Adobe MAX 2026, brings custom Firefly Foundry models to Disney teams.
· 3 min read
Pakistan Plans Up to 10% Levy on Petrol and Diesel Cars to Fund EVs
Pakistan plans an Automotive Development Levy of 2% to 10% on petrol and diesel vehicles, with cars up to 1000cc exempt, to fund EV and export incentives.
· 4 min read
How to Receive Freelance Payments in Pakistan: Payoneer vs Bank
Payoneer, Upwork and Fiverr payouts, bank accounts and Wise compared: fees, limits and steps to get paid from abroad in Pakistan, as of November 2026.
· 6 min read
Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 Ends With 13 Mining Deals
PMIF26 closed in Islamabad on November 13 with 13 mining agreements, a 350m-tonne copper estimate in Chagai and a $100m pledge. Here is what was agreed.
· 4 min read
Pakistan Remittances Jump 13.8% to $3.9 Billion in October 2026
Overseas Pakistanis sent $3.9 billion home in October 2026, up 13.8% on last year, lifting July–October inflows 14% to $14.8 billion, SBP data shows.
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Starship Flight 15: Booster Catch Aborted, Ship 42 Reaches Orbit
· 4 min read
Leonid Meteor Shower 2026: Peak Date, Moon and How to Watch
· 6 min read
Voyager 1 Reaches One Light-Day From Earth: NASA Plans Celebration
· 4 min read
Starship Flight 15: SpaceX Targets First Double Catch on November 13
· 4 min read
Web Summit 2026 Ends in Lisbon After Storm: Claims, Costs, 2027 Dates
Web Summit 2026 closed in Lisbon on 12 November after Storm Charles cut a day. Cosgrave backed the shutdown as startups sought compensation.
· 4 min read
Web Summit 2026 Cancels Day 2 in Lisbon as Storm Charles Hits
Web Summit called off Wednesday, November 11, in Lisbon after Portugal's government warned of Storm Charles. Organisers plan to reopen on Thursday.
· 3 min read
Web Summit 2026 Day 1: AgiBot Robots and China Take Centre Stage
Web Summit 2026 opened in Lisbon with dancing AgiBot robots, a China-focused speech by Paddy Cosgrave and Manus AI on agents. Here is what happened and what's next.
· 4 min read
Web Summit 2026 Opens in Lisbon as EY Puts Impact at €2.5 Billion
Web Summit 2026 opens in Lisbon on 9 November as an EY study credits the event with €2.5bn for Portugal's economy. Here are the numbers and who is attending.
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