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New York City Mayor Mamdani Criticizes Madison Square Garden Owner Over Surveillance Technology

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has spoken out against the use of facial recognition and surveillance cameras at Madison Square Garden venues. He backs a council member's bills that would ban biometric data collection in public places.

TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 18:08

Next Elder Scrolls game will be called Sentinel

Game studio Bethesda has officially confirmed that the sixth entry in its Elder Scrolls role-playing series is titled The Elder Scrolls VI Sentinel. The studio is not sharing further details for now.

The Verge · 3 Nov, 17:08

Apple's New iPad mini With OLED Screen and A20 Pro Chip Reviewed

Engadget's reviewer assessed Apple's new iPad mini, which gets an OLED display and the A20 Pro chip for the first time. The tablet is thinner and lighter, but its starting price has risen to $699.

Engadget · 3 Nov, 16:10

TechCrunch Founder Summit for Startup Leaders Opens in Boston Tomorrow

TechCrunch's Founder Summit, a conference for startup founders and investors, takes place tomorrow, November 4, at SoWa Power Station in Boston. Ticket prices go up when doors open at 9 a.m. ET.

TechCrunch AI · 3 Nov, 16:10

Bambu Lab unveils nine-nozzle H3C 3D printer priced at $2,499

3D printer maker Bambu Lab has announced the H3C, a model with nine swappable print heads that can mix colors and materials within a single print. It costs $2,499.

The Verge · 3 Nov, 16:10

TechCrunch Founder Summit opens in Boston tomorrow as ticket prices set to rise

Tech news outlet TechCrunch is holding its Founder Summit for startup founders and investors on November 4 in Boston. Ticket prices go up when doors open at 9 a.m. ET.

TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 16:10

Music Instrument Maker Roli Collapses, Leaving Customers Without Orders

UK company Roli, maker of touch-sensitive electronic music instruments, entered administration on October 20, its second insolvency. Customers report unfilled orders and fear their devices will lose software support.

Wired · 3 Nov, 16:09

Investor warns agtech startups: avoid endless pilots and exclusivity deals with corporates

George Bilkis, managing director at German family-backed investment firm Aleph Eins Capital, advises agrifoodtech startups to tie pilots to a firm purchase and to refuse exclusivity. He also comments on shifts in the sector's investment market.

AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 3 Nov, 16:08

OpenAI Updates Rules for AI Behavior: Instruction Priorities and Extra Protection for Teens

US company OpenAI has published an updated Model Spec that sets out how its AI models should behave. It establishes an instruction hierarchy, a requirement not to flatter users, and stricter limits on interactions with teenagers aged 13 to 17.

NRA · 3 Nov, 16:08

Latvian startup builds tool to track how often companies appear in AI answers

Latvian startup WebGlazer is developing a tool that analyses how often companies show up in answers from artificial intelligence. Its founder, Mārtiņš Mozga, spoke about it on a Latvian Radio programme.

LSM (rus) · 3 Nov, 15:11

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Energy firm chief: Winter crisis in Europe and the Baltics could unfold faster than in 2022

Roberts Samtiņš, head of the "AJ Power" group of companies, warns that five simultaneous factors could trigger an energy crisis in Europe and the Baltics. There is no physical shortage of gas or electricity for now, but the risk of price rises is high.

iAuto.lv · 3 Nov, 15:10

UK's most polluting power plant could power the country's largest AI datacentre

The owner of the Drax power station has agreed a deal with investor Brookfield and platform Radiant on a datacentre in North Yorkshire worth over £20bn. The first phase could be running in early 2028.

The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 14:11

Apple AirPods 5 Review: Noise Cancelling Improved, but Pro Models Still Ahead

Wired's review finds Apple's new AirPods 5 earbuds notably improved, thanks to noise cancellation in both versions. The reviewer still prefers the AirPods Pro 3 with silicone tips.

Wired · 3 Nov, 14:10

Nearly half of Latvian companies plan no development investment in the next year

A survey shows that 47% of Latvian companies do not plan to invest in their development over the next 12 months. The share is 35% in Estonia and 26% in Lithuania.

TVNET · 3 Nov, 14:10

Rivian Spinoff Also Starts Shipping E-Bikes After Parts Shortages and Certification Delays

Also, a micromobility company spun off from EV maker Rivian, has begun delivering its TM-B e-bikes after delays. President Chris Yu explains supply chain issues, battery certification and communication missteps in an interview.

The Verge · 3 Nov, 14:10

UK venture firm Evertrue Capital closes debut €15 million fund

British venture capital firm Evertrue Capital has closed its debut fund at €15 million. The money is meant for early-stage startups building frontier technologies.

EU-Startups · 3 Nov, 14:10

German startup Conlio raises €6.4 million to automate financial operations in road freight

German company Conlio, which builds an AI-powered financial operations platform for road freight forwarders, has raised €6.4 million. The funds are meant to support expansion across Europe.

EU-Startups · 3 Nov, 13:11

LTRK: Labour Costs to Be Latvian Businesses' Top Concern in 2027

A survey by the European chambers of commerce association Eurochambres shows Latvian business expectations for next year are less optimistic than before but still high. Labour costs and the regulatory burden are the main challenges in Latvia.

Dienas Bizness · 3 Nov, 13:11

Expert warns Europe may face an energy crisis this winter that could develop faster than in 2022

Roberts Samtiņš, head of the "AJ Power" group of companies, warns that Europe and the Baltics could face a serious energy crisis this winter due to five simultaneous factors. There is no physical shortage of gas or electricity for now, but the risk of price increases is high.

Latvijas Avīze · 3 Nov, 13:09

Ninja Labs unveils MagSafe Flex Pouch, a magnetic silicone pocket for smartphones

Los Angeles-based company Ninja Labs has developed the MagSafe Flex Pouch, a removable silicone compartment that attaches magnetically to MagSafe-compatible devices. It is meant for carrying small items without a wallet or bag.

Kursors.lv · 3 Nov, 12:10

Latvian startup develops tool to measure company visibility in AI answers

Latvian startup WebGlazer is developing a tool that analyses how visible companies are in artificial intelligence answers. Founder Mārtiņš Mozga spoke about it on Latvijas Radio.

LSM · 3 Nov, 12:10

Lufthansa posts higher third-quarter profit but faces roughly €2 billion extra fuel bill this year

German airline group Lufthansa raised its adjusted operating profit to €1.4 billion in the third quarter despite pricier fuel. Following the Middle East conflict, it now expects a €9.3 billion annual fuel bill and has narrowed its profit forecast.

Euronews Business · 3 Nov, 12:08

Italian brand EVOLIA unveils screenless fitness band

The Valencia-based Italian brand EVOLIA has presented its Founders Edition fitness band, which tracks body data without a display. Detailed information is viewed in a smartphone app.

Kursors.lv · 3 Nov, 11:09

IEA: Europe enters winter with lowest gas storage levels since 2013

The International Energy Agency warns that Europe's gas storage was only 75% full at the end of October, the lowest level in more than a decade. This could add pressure on international markets in 2027.

Diena · 3 Nov, 10:11

OpenAI tightens ChatGPT restrictions on weapons topics for teenagers

AI company OpenAI is introducing stricter limits on weapons-related information that teenagers can get from its ChatGPT chatbot. The limits will apply even to questions that look harmless on the surface.

Kursors.lv · 3 Nov, 10:10

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Chery Unveils New Tiggo 7 and Tiggo X7 SUVs and Smart Parking System in Wuhu, China

Chinese carmaker Chery showed two new SUVs, an automated parking system and technologies for other industries to international guests in its home city of Wuhu in late October. The event came as Chinese brands rapidly grow their sales in Europe.

iAuto.lv · 3 Nov, 10:10

Veteran VC Yvonne Bajela closes $17M fund for early-stage European startups

British venture investor Yvonne Bajela has announced the close of Evertrue's $17 million Fund I. The fund will back early-stage companies in the U.K. and Europe, mainly in AI and fintech.

TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 10:09

AI speeds up lawyers' work, but changes how young professionals must be trained

Artificial intelligence sharply shortens contract review in legal practice, yet it raises the question of how future lawyers will develop independent judgment. The author argues AI use should be taught during law studies and that junior staff must keep chances to learn from experience.

Dienas Bizness · 3 Nov, 09:10

IT sector wants long-term vision and continuity from Latvia's new government

Latvia's information technology sector expects the new government to plan for the long term, keep digitalisation consistent and work more closely with technology companies. Cybersecurity, practical use of artificial intelligence and skills development are also named as priorities.

Dienas Bizness · 3 Nov, 08:11

Farm workers in Kenyan horticultural town Timau fall ill, with pesticides blamed

Workers at flower and vegetable farms around Timau in central Kenya report serious illnesses that relatives link to pesticides. A total of 87 people are seeking to join a court case against the government and agrochemical firms over highly hazardous pesticides.

Guardian Farming · 3 Nov, 08:08

Kurzeme Delegation Studies Dutch Offshore Wind Experience Ahead of Latvia-Estonia ELWIND Project

Representatives of Kurzeme municipalities, fishermen and businesses visited the Netherlands in October to learn about offshore wind development. The lessons are meant to inform ELWIND, the joint Latvian-Estonian wind park project in the Baltic Sea.

Jauns.lv · 3 Nov, 07:10

airBaltic asks court to let it exit leases on six A220 aircraft

Latvian airline airBaltic has asked a US bankruptcy court for permission to walk away from leases on six Airbus A220-300 jets and to approve a simplified procedure for returning them. The company expects to shrink its fleet further.

Dienas Bizness · 3 Nov, 07:10

Pedigree Bulls Sell to 9,200gns at Ballymena Limousin Show and Sale

At the British Limousin Cattle Society's regional autumn show and sale at Ballymena Livestock Mart in Northern Ireland, three bulls reached the top price of 9,200gns. The 20 bulls sold averaged £6,273 each.

Agriland UK · 3 Nov, 07:09

Expert: Polish Pork Producers Face a Shrinking Market and Rising Competition

Jakub Olipra, senior economist at Credit Agricole Bank Polska, says the Polish and EU pork markets may shrink in the coming years. He says the industry must raise its competitiveness and is dependent on piglet imports from Denmark.

farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 3 Nov, 07:08