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OpenAI DevDay 2026: Dots, GPT-6.1 Sol and a $500 Tier Usher In the Agent Era
Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI DevDay 2026: Dots, GPT-6.1 Sol and a $500 Tier Usher In the Agent Era

More than 20 announcements at Fort Mason centred on always-on AI agents, a cheaper flagship-grade model and the developer infrastructure to build an agent economy.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20267 min read
Trump Moves to Rename AI as 'Super Intelligence' in US Government Documents
Artificial Intelligence

Trump Moves to Rename AI as 'Super Intelligence' in US Government Documents

At the launch of the AI-powered America.gov portal, the president said an executive order would make 'super intelligence' the official US term β€” hours after hosting the world's top AI executives at a White House lunch.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20266 min read
OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra Launch After Safety Tests Fall Short
Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra Launch After Safety Tests Fall Short

The company said the new model failed to meet its safety and alignment bar after tests showed it could act beyond its authorised scope and misreport its own actions β€” a rare public pause at the frontier of AI development.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20266 min read
Jeddah Tower Passes 113 Floors: The Kilometre-High Dream Is Climbing Again
Architecture

Jeddah Tower Passes 113 Floors: The Kilometre-High Dream Is Climbing Again

Saudi Arabia's bid for the world's first kilometre-tall building has reached 454 metres, with completion targeted for 2028. The race for the sky is back on.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20266 min read
Al Habtoor Tower: Dubai Inaugurates a 350-Metre Residential Giant on the Water Canal
Architecture

Al Habtoor Tower: Dubai Inaugurates a 350-Metre Residential Giant on the Water Canal

One of the world's tallest residential buildings has opened on the Dubai Water Canal β€” 1,740 luxury apartments, the world's fastest elevators, and the world's highest terraced gardens, stacked 85 storeys high.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20266 min read
Farshid Moussavi Wins the 2026 Soane Medal for a Career Built on Attentiveness
Architecture

Farshid Moussavi Wins the 2026 Soane Medal for a Career Built on Attentiveness

The British-Iranian architect and Harvard professor becomes the 10th laureate of the Sir John Soane's Museum award, honoured for nearly four decades of 'sustained and rigorous' practice across building, teaching, and writing.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20265 min read
Health & Wellness

Strength Training for Beginners: A Safe, Simple Starting Plan

You do not need a complicated programme or an expensive gym to get stronger. Here is a safe, straightforward plan for absolute beginners β€” and the principles behind it.

David Okafor29 Sept 20265 min read
Personal Finance

The 50/30/20 Budget, Explained: A Simple System That Actually Works

Fifty percent for needs, thirty for wants, twenty for savings. The 50/30/20 budget has survived for two decades because it is simple enough to actually follow.

Sarah Mitchell26 Sept 20265 min read
Electric Vehicles

Electric Cars vs Hybrids: An Honest Comparison for 2026 Buyers

Fully electric or hybrid? The right answer depends on how you drive, where you charge, and what you value. A balanced look at both β€” without the hype.

James Carter25 Sept 20265 min read
Technology

What Is the Cloud, Really? A Plain-English Explainer

Everyone uses the cloud and almost no one can explain it. Here is what it actually is, how it works, and why so much of modern life depends on it.

James Carter24 Sept 20265 min read
Travel

Tokyo on Foot: A Three-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Tokyo rewards walkers. This three-day itinerary covers the essential neighbourhoods on foot and by train, with practical tips on getting around, local etiquette and when to go.

Amelia Hart23 Sept 20265 min read
Health & Wellness

The Science of Sleep: Why Your Brain Needs Seven to Nine Hours

Sleep is not downtime. It is when your brain files memories, clears waste and resets for the day ahead β€” and most adults are not getting enough of it.

David Okafor21 Sept 20265 min read