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Businesses in ChatGPT: OpenAI Adds Business Agents and Brand Profiles
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How to Sell on Daraz in Pakistan (2026): Sign-Up, Fees and Payouts
A step-by-step guide to selling on Daraz in Pakistan: how to register, what Daraz says about commission and fees, and how seller payouts work in 2026.
· Startups
Nayapaisa Seeks PVARA NOC for Licensed Crypto Exchange in Pakistan
Norway's NBX and Aprikos Venture have applied to PVARA for a no-objection certificate to launch Nayapaisa, a rupee-based crypto exchange for Pakistan.
· Business
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.
· Design
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.
· Events
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.
· Design
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.
Disrupt 2026 Showcase Winners: Uhura Bionics, Lumai and 5 More
Beyond the Battlefield final, TechCrunch named six Showcase Stage winners and a Best Booth at Disrupt 2026. Here is who won and what each startup builds.
· Space
Starship Flight 15: SpaceX Targets First Double Catch on November 13
SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 is set for 13 November from Starbase, aiming to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the ship. Here is the full flight plan.
Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 Launch as Anthropic Cuts Fable Price
Anthropic released Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 on November 9, 2026, with faster output, a 20% Fable price cut and big coding and science gains.
· Startups
Nominal Raises $240M Series C at $3B to Bring AI to Hardware Testing
Austin startup Nominal raised a $240 million Series C led by Lightspeed and Insight Partners, tripling its valuation to $3 billion in about eight months.
How to Get Into TechCrunch Startup Battlefield: Rules and Prizes
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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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Disrupt 2026 Startup Battlefield Top 20: The Full List Explained
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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.
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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.
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Red Dot Grand Prix 2026 Winners: Elastique, Polestar and KUKA Robots
Red Dot named five Grand Prix winners at its Berlin gala on 6 November 2026, with Elastique crowned Agency of the Year. Here is who won and why it matters.
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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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How to Register as a Freelancer with PSEB in Pakistan (2026 Guide)
PSEB freelancer registration step by step: who is eligible, documents, the Rs1,000 fee, renewal and the 0.25% tax rate on IT export income, as of November 2026.
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AdalFi IPO: Pakistan Fintech Seeks Up to Rs652m in PSX Listing
Lahore digital lender AdalFi plans a PSX IPO of 50.16 million shares at Rs8.75 to Rs13, raising up to Rs652 million. Here are the offer details and timeline.
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How to File Income Tax Return Online in Pakistan on FBR IRIS (2026)
Step-by-step guide to filing your income tax return on FBR IRIS in Pakistan: NTN registration, wealth statement, Tax Asaan, ATL and the late-filing surcharge.
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Voyager 1 Reaches One Light-Day From Earth: NASA Plans Celebration
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Starship Flight 15: SpaceX Targets First Double Catch on November 13
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NASA Moon Base Awards: $10B CLPS 2, Starship Comms and Nuclear Rover
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NASA Astronaut Applications Open: Apply by Dec. 3 for Moon Base Era
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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.
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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.
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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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.NET Conf 2026: .NET 11 Launch Dates, Keynotes and Session Schedule
Microsoft has published the .NET Conf 2026 agenda. The free online event runs November 10–13 and launches .NET 11. Here are the keynotes and key sessions.
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