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Serve Robotics launches developer portal for autonomous delivery robots
Serve Robotics launched the AV Delivery Developer Portal in Redwood City, California, enabling developers and businesses to access its fleet of sidewalk delivery robots for direct use, bypassing traditional delivery platforms and associated fees.

Check your smartphone’s eSIM compatibility before activating a plan
eSIM technology allows users to download digital SIM profiles for smartphones, simplifying mobile plan activation, especially for travelers. Users must verify their device’s compatibility and carrier support to utilize this feature effectively.

Pi Network prepares for ecosystem summit with new developer tools
Pi Network will host its first ecosystem summit on November 17-18 to introduce new app development tools and address PI token demand, followed by a hackathon on November 19 with a USD 200,000 prize pool.

Subscription management software helps businesses streamline billing processes and retain customers
Subscription management software automates billing and customer management for businesses with recurring revenue models, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors, as highlighted by Stripe’s recovery of 57 percent of failed payments.

Nestlé SA leads Top 100 Consumer Goods Companies with USD 109.7 million sales
Nestlé SA leads the 2026 consumer goods rankings with net sales of USD 109.7 million, followed by PepsiCo and LVMH, while JBS and Procter & Gamble focus on operational efficiency and digital automation, respectively.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s report on property assessments faces City Council pushback
Philadelphia’s City Council, led by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, criticized the Office of Property Assessment for its assessment practices following a report from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s task force, which noted improvements but highlighted ongoing disparities in…

Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney-Cape Town flights in 2027
Qantas will launch nonstop flights from Sydney to Cape Town starting October 19, 2027, operating three times a week with new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, enhancing its network in South Africa and catering to increasing Australian interest…

Tom Petty’s estate releases Origins 1971–1978 box set celebrating band’s history
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released a new collection titled *Origins 1971–1978* through UMe, featuring unreleased tracks and remixes to commemorate their 50th anniversary, with input from Adria Petty and the Petty Legacy LLC team.

Sammy Mousa uses Brick device to limit screen time in Chicago
Sammy Mousa, a law student from Hyde Park, uses the Brick device, developed by TJ Driver and Zach Nasgowitz in Milwaukee, to manage screen time by locking apps until the phone is tapped on it again,…

Brazilian business leaders visit Beijing’s HICOOL to explore opportunities
On November 2, Brazilian business leaders, organized by Fundação Dom Cabral, visited Beijing’s HICOOL industrial park to explore investment opportunities and potential cooperation with Chinese firms, representing over 20 companies across various sectors.