Business & Technology
France expands targeted fuel price relief as costs squeeze businesses and workers
The French government is scaling up targeted financial support for those hit hardest by soaring fuel prices, adding €450 million in new measures. Total relief spending has now reached €1.4 billion.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 02:50
Rare brain worm infection confirmed in Filipino farmer after lab-hatched eggs grow tails
A rice farmer in the Philippines was diagnosed with a rare brain complication of a parasitic blood fluke after sudden one-sided shaking, confirmed when eggs found in her brain hatched into tailed larvae in a lab test.
Ars Technica · 23 Sept, 02:49
TechCrunch reveals Founder Summit agenda for Boston on November 4
TechCrunch will host a one-day Founder Summit for startup founders on November 4 at Boston's SoWa Power Station, featuring investors and entrepreneurs sharing advice on fundraising, hiring and AI strategy.
TechCrunch · 23 Sept, 02:45
iOS 27 lets users hide or swap the audio button in iMessage
Apple's iOS 27 update now lets users choose which icon appears in the iMessage text field, including an option to remove it entirely, addressing complaints about accidentally triggering voice recordings.
Engadget · 23 Sept, 02:43
AI training data firm Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B
Snorkel AI has raised a $350 million Series E round, tripling its valuation to $3.5 billion as AI labs' demand for high-quality training data surges. The company's annualized revenue run-rate has grown 18-fold over the past year to $375 million.
TechCrunch · 23 Sept, 01:47
FBI investigates suspected hack after ShinyHunters claims theft of employee records
The FBI is probing a suspected cyberattack after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen thousands of employee records from the bureau's systems.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 01:45
Paramount pledges at least 30 movies a year after WBD merger, under new settlement
Paramount has settled with 12 US states that sued to block its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, agreeing to boost film output and US production spending. Observers question whether the studio can actually meet the promised targets.
The Verge · 23 Sept, 01:44
What does anti-aliasing actually do to your PC games?
PC games offer multiple anti-aliasing methods that smooth jagged edges in different ways, each with its own trade-off between image quality and GPU performance.
Engadget · 23 Sept, 01:43
Rabbit launches standalone AI agent that no longer requires the R1 device
Rabbit, the company behind the underwhelming R1 device, has rolled out a new cloud-based AI operating system called OS3 that works without its hardware. The startup also confirmed it has halted R1 production while developing a new device.
The Verge · 23 Sept, 00:49
Chinese president arrives in US with strengthened hand in energy markets
China's president has arrived in the United States as the Iran war boosts Beijing's leverage in global energy markets, leaving it with little incentive to yield to President Trump's demands.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 00:45
Trump backs possible diesel export ban as fuel prices hit record highs
US President Donald Trump said he supports a potential ban on diesel exports as prices in the US and Europe reach record levels, with several Republican Senate candidates also pushing for the measure ahead of the midterms.
Guardian Ukraina · 22 Sept, 23:52
Qualcomm unveils two new flagship smartphone chips focused on AI
At its annual Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the higher-end Extreme Gen 6, both built to power more advanced on-device AI and camera features.
TechCrunch · 22 Sept, 23:51
Saudi Arabia unveils futuristic Exobot EVs with Tesla-style doors
Saudi startup Ceer has revealed two dramatically styled electric vehicles called Exobot — a sedan and an SUV — set to go on sale in 2027, with five more models planned by 2030.
The Verge · 22 Sept, 23:48
Discord begins rolling out revised age verification system
Discord this week starts automatically sorting users into age groups to limit minors' access to certain content, with several privacy-focused verification options available for unconfirmed accounts.
Engadget · 22 Sept, 23:46
Meta admits its Muse AI was heavily inspired by OpenClaw
Meta's Nat Friedman has acknowledged that the company's Muse AI assistant was heavily inspired by the open-source project OpenClaw, though built independently, after users noticed the two shared nearly identical system files.
TechCrunch AI · 22 Sept, 22:49
Anthropic and OpenAI roll out new AI models with lower price tags
Despite industry talk about slowing AI development, Anthropic and OpenAI have both released updated models that promise similar or better performance at reduced cost.
Engadget · 22 Sept, 22:49
DoorDash to pay $131.5m over underpaid New York delivery workers
DoorDash has agreed to pay $131.5m to settle a New York City investigation into underpaid and delayed wages for delivery workers, in what Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the city's largest labor enforcement action.
The Guardian World · 22 Sept, 22:47
Apple reportedly developing new fitness tracker to rival Whoop
Apple is reportedly exploring a new screen-less fitness band that could compete with Whoop. Several prototypes exist, but the device would not launch before 2028.
TechCrunch · 22 Sept, 22:46
Lawsuit demands OpenAI cover new school's cost after shooting linked to ChatGPT
British Columbia is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT's design—not its users—fueled a shooter's violent ideation in the Tumbler Ridge community, and is demanding compensation including the cost of a new school. The province also wants regular independent audits of the company imposed by court order.
Ars Technica · 22 Sept, 22:45
Best Buy bundles free Pixel Buds with new Android laptop preorders
Best Buy is offering a free pair of Pixel Buds 2A to anyone who preorders one of the upcoming Android-powered laptops known as Googlebooks, with the promotion running through October 25, 2026.
The Verge · 22 Sept, 22:45
How far should you really sit from your monitor?
Ergonomics guidance suggests adjusting screen distance, height and tilt based on monitor size to avoid eye strain and poor posture, with the simple 'arm's length rule' as a starting point.
Engadget · 22 Sept, 21:49
Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID gets a $30 price cut
Best Buy and Amazon are selling the black Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for $169.99 through the end of September 22nd, 2026, a $30 discount off the regular price.
The Verge · 22 Sept, 21:48
Bank of Estonia: export growth boosted by improving conditions in neighboring countries
The Bank of Estonia expects the economy to recover from its downturn as exports benefit from improving conditions in Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Finland, though rising government debt remains a long-term concern.
ERR (rus) · 22 Sept, 21:44
Hacking group ShinyHunters claims breach of FBI, theft of agents' and applicants' data
Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters says it breached FBI systems and stole personal data on thousands of agents and job applicants. The FBI has not officially responded to the claims.
TechCrunch · 22 Sept, 21:44
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 5.5 — cheaper, faster, with tighter security safeguards
On Tuesday, September 22, Anthropic released its new AI model Claude Opus 5.5, which is cheaper and faster than its predecessor while coming with stricter cybersecurity safeguards.
3 avoti · 22 Sept, 20:53
Sony's latest PS5 Pro update makes enhanced PSSR the default upscaler
Sony's newest PlayStation 5 system update automatically enables the enhanced PSSR image quality setting for PS5 Pro owners, though only games already built around the original PSSR technology are affected.
Engadget · 22 Sept, 20:46
Waymo to let teens as young as 13 ride its robotaxis in Nashville
Alphabet-owned Waymo is rolling out teen accounts in Nashville, its second city after Phoenix, with more markets expected to follow in coming months as part of its rapid growth push.
TechCrunch · 22 Sept, 20:44
How to add extra Ethernet ports when your router runs out
When a home router's Ethernet ports are all in use, the fix isn't a new router but an inexpensive, easy-to-install network switch.
Engadget · 22 Sept, 19:48
Anthropic launches cheaper, higher-performing Opus 5.5 model
Anthropic released its new Opus 5.5 model on Tuesday, claiming state-of-the-art performance in coding and knowledge work while cutting prices and boosting speed compared to its predecessor. The launch comes just two months after Opus 5.
TechCrunch · 22 Sept, 19:47
Andreessen Horowitz launches startup 'academy' backed by Google, Meta, Palantir
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is starting a one-year program to prepare young people for careers or founding startups in Silicon Valley, backed by $42 million and ten tech industry partners including Google, Meta and Palantir.
The Verge · 22 Sept, 19:45
Nasdaq nears fresh record as AI optimism reignites
The tech-heavy Nasdaq surged on renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence products, particularly Meta's new Muse tool, pushing the index toward its first record high since June.
2 avoti · 22 Sept, 18:52
PM Kulbergs: Latvia secures three-year extension of EU sanctions against Russia
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the country has helped preserve and extend for three years EU sanctions against more than 2,600 supporters of Russia's war, while also agreeing on closer defense cooperation with France.
Dienas Bizness · 22 Sept, 18:47
Influential Republicans Push Trump to Ban US Diesel Exports
Prominent Republican lawmakers from farm states are urging President Trump to ban diesel exports as fuel prices hit record highs ahead of midterm elections. The White House has so far dismissed such restrictions as ineffective.
ERR (rus) · 22 Sept, 18:46
USB extenders really do work — but picking the right type matters
USB extenders can reliably lengthen a cable connection, but depending on the type, they may not preserve full speed, power or features. The right choice depends on distance and what device is being connected.
Engadget · 22 Sept, 18:46
Baltic defense line construction expands along Latvia's eastern border
Construction of Baltic defense line elements continues to expand along Latvia's eastern border, including anti-personnel and anti-tank obstacles. The border fortifications are only part of a much broader defense system.
iAuto.lv · 22 Sept, 18:43
NVMe or SATA: how to choose the right SSD
Buyers choosing an SSD still face a decision between SATA and NVMe drives, with NVMe offering far higher speeds while SATA remains a viable, often cheaper option. The right pick depends on device compatibility, use case and budget.
Engadget · 22 Sept, 17:47