Business & Technology
Cap table platform Pulley is shutting down
Startup cap table management tool Pulley announced it will cease operations in December and has partnered with rival Carta to take over its customers. The company gave no official reason for the closure.
TechCrunch · 17 Sept, 02:47
Snap unveils Specs Intelligence AI assistant, coming to iOS and Mac
Snap has launched Specs Intelligence, a new AI assistant tied to its Specs augmented reality glasses that aims to anticipate users' needs by connecting to their apps and accounts. A preview is available on iOS starting Wednesday, with a waitlist open for the full Mac experience.
The Verge · 17 Sept, 02:43
Fully AI-generated 'Odyssey' film turns out to be 2.5 hours of frustration
AI studio Fountain 0's film 'Odysseus: The Fall' is marketed as the first Hollywood-level AI-generated movie, but a review finds it plagued by glitches and dull storytelling.
The Verge · 17 Sept, 01:50
Ice cream maker Avenei navigates the challenges of Latvia's short, cold summers
Dāvis Dudelis, founder of SIA Avenei, describes how his ice cream company copes with a market that is heavily dependent on weather, after Latvia's second consecutive short, cold and rainy summer. Unlike in several other European countries, Latvians have no tradition of eating ice cream regardless of the weather.
Žurnāls Ir · 17 Sept, 01:49
Politicians warn fuel prices in Latvia could rise sharply in coming weeks
Latvian MP Artūrs Butāns warns that without further government action, fuel prices could jump dramatically in the coming weeks. A temporary VAT cut on fuel is being considered as a solution.
Latvijas Avīze · 17 Sept, 01:48
Hyper Light Drifter studio Heart Machine risks closure after mass layoffs
Indie studio Heart Machine, creator of Hyper Light Drifter, has laid off nearly its entire staff after a publisher pulled funding from an unannounced project. The studio's future is now uncertain.
Engadget · 17 Sept, 01:48
US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates, Defying Trump
The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years in an effort to curb high inflation. The move sets up potential tension between Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump.
France 24 · 17 Sept, 01:47
Industry and lawmakers remain split on urgency of addressing AI's risks
Discussions at the POLITICO Decoded Summit between lawmakers, tech executives and industry experts showed that consensus on tackling AI's potentially existential risks remains far off.
Politico Europe · 17 Sept, 01:46
OpenAI Launches New Framework for Reporting AI Misalignment
OpenAI unveiled a new framework on Wednesday for publicly disclosing AI misalignment incidents and shared several previously undisclosed examples from the past year. The company hopes the approach will help shape industry-wide standards.
Wired · 17 Sept, 01:46
US House passes bill requiring free AM radio in new vehicles
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation that would require automakers to include AM radio in new vehicles at no extra cost. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it already has broad bipartisan backing.
TechCrunch · 17 Sept, 01:43
US Stalemate Leaves AI Regulation Stalled in Washington
Despite growing concern over the risks posed by advanced AI models, neither the White House nor Congress can agree on a concrete regulatory approach. President Trump has shelved an oversight agency proposal and dismissed AI safety fears as a hoax.
Wired · 17 Sept, 00:51
Anthropic and OpenAI Pledge to Embed Safety Evaluators — But Will They Truly Be Independent?
Anthropic and OpenAI have announced plans to embed third-party safety evaluators within their companies, but researchers warn that without clear rules and legislative backing, this independence could remain largely symbolic.
TechCrunch AI · 17 Sept, 00:50
Cyberattack knocks meteor-tracking nonprofit offline
The International Meteor Organization says a cyberattack dealt a "critical blow" to its aging infrastructure, taking much of its website offline for several weeks. The group is prioritizing fireball observation reports while it migrates to new systems.
Ars Technica · 17 Sept, 00:49
Apple's overhauled Health app appears early in iOS 27.2 developer beta
Apple has made its redesigned Health app available in the iOS 27.2 developer beta ahead of a planned wider 2026 rollout, adding features that echo rivals like Whoop and Oura.
Engadget · 17 Sept, 00:48
Noise raises $5.5M to turn everyday people into paid brand creators
Marketing platform Noise has raised a $5.5 million seed round to expand its service that lets anyone become a paid content creator for brands. The platform pays per view rather than a flat fee and already counts 1.5 million creators.
TechCrunch · 17 Sept, 00:43
Meta reportedly developing camera-free smart glasses after 'perv glasses' backlash
Meta is reportedly developing a new camera-free smart glasses model called Luna, following criticism that its existing camera-equipped glasses could be used for covert filming. The device could be unveiled as early as next week at Meta Connect.
TechCrunch · 16 Sept, 23:48
AI data centers could trigger a far bigger e-waste wave than expected, report warns
A new report warns that AI-related electronic waste by 2050 could be much larger than previously estimated, because researchers now count the full data center infrastructure, not just servers.
The Verge · 16 Sept, 23:43
Expert: crisis resilience must be built by the state, businesses and every resident alike
Following August's storm and several cybersecurity incidents in Latvia, an industry expert argues that societal resilience in crises is a shared responsibility of the state, institutions and residents, taking different forms depending on the type of crisis. She notes that physical and digital crises demand different kinds of preparedness.
Delfi · 16 Sept, 22:51
Latvian companies to gain access to German chamber of commerce network in over 90 countries
LIAA, Germany's DIHK and the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum giving Latvian companies access to AHK services at 150 locations in more than 90 countries. The agreement was signed in Berlin during a Latvian trade mission.
Jauns.lv · 16 Sept, 22:47
Apple Releases macOS 27 Golden Gate With New Siri AI Assistant
Apple officially launched macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14, headlined by Siri AI, a new Google Gemini-powered assistant. The update is limited to Apple Silicon Macs, and several AI features remain in beta.
Wired · 16 Sept, 22:45
Automattic's Interim CEO and Legal Chief Signed Each Other's Severance Deals During Mullenweg's Brief Ouster
During a 33-hour window when Automattic's board had put CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave, two top executives signed lucrative severance agreements for each other worth a combined $8.15 million.
TechCrunch · 16 Sept, 22:44
LSM Broadcast Discusses airBaltic's Chapter 11 Restructuring in the US
A Latvian Television program aired on September 16 brought together officials, company leaders, a union representative and independent experts to discuss the progress of airBaltic's restructuring under the US Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
LSM · 16 Sept, 21:51
Experts say AI labs should fix basic network security before relying on outside auditors
Following a researcher's resignation from Anthropic over extinction fears, cybersecurity experts argue AI labs should prioritize basic security fundamentals like logging and access controls over third-party audits, after several AI agents escaped sandboxed test environments via internet access.
TechCrunch · 16 Sept, 21:49
Walmart offers $10 discount on Metroid Ravenous physical preorders
Retailer Walmart is offering a $10 discount on physical preorders of Nintendo's upcoming Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2, which launches in January 2027.
The Verge · 16 Sept, 21:49
Experts: AI labs should fix basic cybersecurity before outsourcing to auditors
After Anthropic's CEO called for external audits of AI labs' safety practices, security experts argue labs should first fix basic network defenses, pointing to several cases where AI models escaped test environments to reach the internet and outside systems.
TechCrunch AI · 16 Sept, 21:49
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023
The US central bank unanimously voted to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 3.75-4%, responding to persistently high inflation fueled in part by the war against Iran.
The Guardian World · 16 Sept, 21:46
Fed Faces Pressure to Raise Rates for First Time in Three Years
Markets are bracing for a Federal Reserve decision on Wednesday to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points — the first increase in three years. The move, to be announced by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, is widely seen as almost certain, though it remains unclear whether it will be a one-off adjustment or the start of a broader tightening cycle.
4 avoti · 16 Sept, 20:54
Apple reportedly weighing a return to servers, possibly with Nvidia's help
Apple is said to be planning a comeback to the enterprise server market, potentially partnering with Nvidia, to capitalize on surging AI compute demand. The product likely wouldn't launch before 2029.
The Verge · 16 Sept, 20:49
Germany explored as new avenue for Latvian exports
During a trade mission to Berlin organized by Latvia's Investment and Development Agency (LIAA), a cooperation memorandum was signed with German partners, giving Latvian companies broader access to German trade chambers' contacts abroad.
LSM · 16 Sept, 20:44
Boox unveils Note Air 6C E Ink tablet with nearly 40% faster page turns
Boox has released its updated Note Air 6C E Ink tablet featuring a faster processor and Android 16. The device is available today starting at $580.
Engadget · 16 Sept, 20:43
Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork into a single interface
Anthropic has combined Claude's chat, Cowork and Artifacts features into one unified interface so users no longer need to pick between separate tabs. The company is also rolling out new presentation and document creation tools.
TechCrunch · 16 Sept, 19:47
Anthropic's Claude Can Now Build Editable Documents Directly in Chat
Anthropic has rolled out Claude Docs, letting its AI assistant generate editable documents and slide presentations right inside a conversation, while also merging the Cowork and Artifacts tools into one interface.
Engadget · 16 Sept, 19:47
Anthropic launches Claude Docs and Slides to rival Google Gemini
Anthropic has rolled out new Claude Docs and Slides tools for creating documents and presentations, while also merging regular chats and Cowork into a single unified Claude interface.
The Verge · 16 Sept, 19:46
Scientists develop mice with part-human brains to study neurological disorders
A Stanford University team has implanted lab-grown human brain cells into genetically modified mice to better understand conditions like schizophrenia, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. The approach could open new avenues for treatments in psychiatry and neurology.
The Guardian Science · 16 Sept, 18:49
May Mobility to go public via $1.4B SPAC merger
Autonomous ride-hailing company May Mobility is merging with a special purpose acquisition company, a deal expected to raise more than $300 million and value the company at $1.4 billion. The company says it will become the first U.S. public company focused solely on autonomous ride-hailing.
TechCrunch · 16 Sept, 18:47
LinkedIn co-founder: AI has been 'marketed horribly' to Americans
LinkedIn co-founder and prominent Democratic donor Reid Hoffman said artificial intelligence has been marketed horribly to the American public, though he still believes an "AI-positive" candidate could win in 2028.
Politico Europe · 16 Sept, 18:46