Nobel Prizes 2026: What to Know

New York Times - Oct 9, 2026

The recipients of the six awards in science, literature, economics and peace work are being announced this week.

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Oct 17, 2026

For a Mere $2 Million, You Could Own Three Books That Unlocked the Universe

At Sotheby’s, a feast of rare science books includes volumes from Copernicus, Galileo and Newton that together revolutionized human understanding of the cosmos.

Oct 17, 2026

Beijing Agreement advances global vocational education cooperation

Oct 17, 2026

AI could give small businesses competitive edge over large firms: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak

Artificial intelligence (AI) could give small businesses a competitive advantage over large companies by helping them improve productivity, overcome resource constraints and adopt new technologies faster, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said.

Oct 17, 2026

Reporter’s notebook: Kimi’s AI credit card turns spending into computing quotas – with limits

China’s artificial intelligence companies have spent years persuading consumers to pay for their technology. Now, Moonshot AI, the start-up behind Kimi, is taking a different approach: offering AI computing benefits through a credit card. The company has teamed up with the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) and American Express for what it calls “the world’s first AI native credit card”. After getting one for myself, the experience offered an intriguing way to bring AI services into everyday...

Oct 17, 2026

Why new energy storage needs international cooperation

Oct 17, 2026

United Now Offers Starlink Wi-Fi on Nearly Half its Daily Flights, Launches New “Starlink Tracker”

Starlink Wi-Fi continues to make a huge difference in the travel experience for millions of United customers, and today the airline announced that it is now on nearly half its daily departures, launched a new digital Starlink tracker tool that lets travelers check if Starlink is on their upcoming flight, and extended its new “Switch to Better Wi-Fi” status match campaign to October 22. The new Starlink tracker – StarlinkTracker.United.com – was created in response to customer demand and takes users behind the scenes of United’s Starlink rollout. The stats on the site are updated daily and visitors can:

Oct 17, 2026

IRENA Coalition head urges global teamwork as energy storage grows

Oct 17, 2026

iQOO Neo12 to launch in October with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 9000mAh battery: What we know so far

iQOO Neo12 is confirmed for an October launch. Read about its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 9000mAh battery, and 2K 185Hz screen innovations.

Oct 17, 2026

GuruWalk launches Kiara, an AI trip planner that organizes, changes and adapts your plan in minutes

GuruWalk, the world’s largest free tour platform, has launched Kiara AI Trip Planner, an artificial intelligence trip planner that designs personalized destination itineraries based on each traveler’s preferences. The tool, free to use with no sign-up required, solves one of the most common headaches before any trip: deciding what to do each day and in what order. It is simple to use.

Oct 17, 2026

ALTOUR Unveils ALTOUR iQ During Innovation Faceoff at Business Travel Show America 2026

ALTOUR, a global leader in business travel management, has unveiled ALTOUR iQ, its proprietary AI-powered conversational travel intelligence platform designed to transform how organizations understand, predict and optimize their travel programs. By enabling users to explore business questions in plain language and receive insights instantly, ALTOUR iQ shortens the path from information overload to informed strategic decisions.

Oct 17, 2026

Anguilla launches online booking and payment for licensed taxi and chauffeur transfers

Visitors and residents can reserve and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services through RSVD | Transfers, a locally developed platform bringing digital convenience to Anguilla’s ground transportation sector. Developed by What We Do In Anguilla, the platform allows users to arrange airport and ferry transfers, transportation to restaurants and journeys to attractions before arrival or during their stay.

Oct 17, 2026

China calls for stronger global climate governance

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