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Edition No. 112 · Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 32 stories · Source: Daily Newsletter Digest

Edition No. 112

Monday 12 October 2026

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21 · The Guardian
Norway proposes temporary ban on smart glasses in public places
Why it matters
Norway proposed a temporary ban on smart glasses in parks, beaches, schools and kindergartens.
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22 · Tech Funding News
Vocca raises $20M to answer medical practices' phones with AI
Why it matters
Vocca raised $20M to answer medical practices' phones with AI agents that resolve 70% of calls without a human.
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23 · EU-Startups
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in Swedish energytech Elvy
Why it matters
Leonardo DiCaprio invested in Swedish home-energy subscription startup Elvy.
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24 · Vetted Sports
Sportradar Sells Atrium Sports To Teamworks For $170 Million
Why it matters
Sportradar is selling Atrium's coaching and scouting tools to Teamworks for $170M while keeping the camera and vision tech that feeds betting.
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25 · Off The Pitch
AZ Alkmaar aim to revolutionise European club networks by exporting academy model
Why it matters
AZ Alkmaar is selling its academy and recruitment model to partner clubs for fees and sell-on shares instead of buying them.
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26 · NHL
NHL and Sofascore announce global multiyear partnership
Why it matters
The NHL signed a multi-year deal with Sofascore to build next-generation stats alongside Sportradar.
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27 · The Guardian
Golden State Valkyries pass $100 million in revenue
Why it matters
The Golden State Valkyries became the first women's pro team to pass $100 million in annual revenue.
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28 · Front Office Sports
Sports Media's New 'Blueprint'
Why it matters
Front Office Sports reports teams and leagues are investing in microdramas, documentaries and films to mint new fans.
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29 · Front Office Sports
Belichick, UNC score biggest win yet after rocky offseason
Why it matters
Bill Belichick's UNC program is showing signs of progress after a rocky offseason.
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30 · Front Office Sports
Sophie Cunningham responds to Athletic column
Why it matters
Sophie Cunningham fired back at an Athletic column urging the Fever to move on from her.
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31 · Front Office Sports
USWNT gets a measuring stick ahead of the World Cup
Why it matters
The USWNT's test against Spain showed a team between generations ahead of the World Cup.
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32 · LOVB
LOVB Miami announces star-studded ownership group
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on What I'm reading next.
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