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ChatGPT’s $500 Monthly Plan Signals a New Era of Premium AI — But Who Needs It?

OpenAI’s $500-a-month ChatGPT Pro plan offers higher usage allowances and access to its Ultrafast service tier. Here’s what the premium subscription includes, who may benefit, and how it compares with cheaper plans.

Noman Mirza
October 13, 2026

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The World’s Biggest Companies Don’t All Make Big Profits: Nvidia Leads the Margin Race

The world’s biggest companies generate enormous revenue, but their profitability varies dramatically. Nvidia keeps $55.60 from every $100 in revenue, while major retailers and healthcare companies operate on margins of just a few dollars or less.

Noman Mirza
October 7, 2026

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India Leads the World’s Major Economies in 2026 as Growth Shifts Toward Asia

India is projected to lead the world’s major economies with 6.4% real GDP growth in 2026, followed by Indonesia and China. The latest projections reveal a growing divide between fast-expanding Asian economies and slower-growing markets in Europe.

Noman Mirza
October 6, 2026

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EmDash 1.0: Could Cloudflare’s WordPress Alternative Trade Freedom for Convenience?

Cloudflare’s EmDash 1.0 is a new open-source CMS built around Astro, AI agents and secure plugins. But while it promises a modern alternative to WordPress, its close integration with Cloudflare infrastructure raises questions about portability and vendor lock-in.

Noman Mirza
October 6, 2026

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Microsoft Leads the World’s Best Employers in 2026 as AI Reshapes the Workplace

Microsoft has retained the No. 1 position in Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Employers ranking, while Shopify, Costco and Nvidia make major gains. The ranking highlights how AI, employee development and workplace culture are reshaping the global competition for talent.

Noman Mirza
October 6, 2026

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Microsoft Is Bringing GitHub’s Coding Power to Everyone — and That Could Change How Software Gets Built

Microsoft is bringing GitHub Copilot technology directly into its redesigned Copilot app, allowing non-developers to create applications, dashboards and automations using natural-language instructions. The move could blur the traditional boundary between software developers and everyday knowledge workers.

Noman Mirza
September 29, 2026

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America’s Best Cities for Work in 2026: Why the Winners Are Not All Big Cities

A new worker-focused ranking of 228 U.S. metro areas shows that the strongest places for employment are not necessarily the biggest cities. Boston leads the 2026 list, while smaller markets such as Burlington, Rochester and Fargo perform strongly across pay, job opportunities, career growth and quality of work.

Noman Mirza
September 29, 2026

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The World’s Top Cities in 2026: What Sets Them Apart

Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index places New York, London and Paris at the top of its ranking of 1,000 major cities. The results show how economic strength, talent, quality of life, environment and governance combine to shape the world’s leading urban centres.

Noman Mirza
September 27, 2026

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Google Veo Makes Video Ads Easier for Performance Max and Demand Gen

Google is making it easier for advertisers to turn existing images into short-form video creative. Its Veo-powered tools can help Performance Max and Demand Gen advertisers produce video assets without traditional video production, but the technology still depends heavily on the quality of the original images and advertising strategy.