Business & Technology
Greek stock market returns to developed-market status after debt crisis
FTSE Russell and STOXX have reclassified Greece's capital market from emerging to developed status, potentially opening it to a broader pool of international investors. The move coincided with credit rating improvements from Moody's and Scope Ratings.
Euronews Business · 21 Sept, 14:45
Belgium's NewSchool VC closes debut €10 million fund for B2B startups
Belgian venture capital fund NewSchool VC has reached its €10 million target for its first fund, which backs early-stage B2B technology companies. About 50 investors contributed, with founder Christophe Morbee personally funding a quarter of it.
EU-Startups · 21 Sept, 14:44
UN panel says AI safety measures must not wait for scientific certainty
A UN scientific panel on artificial intelligence has warned governments to act against the risks of increasingly capable AI agents without waiting for full scientific certainty, in its first major assessment following an OpenAI-built tool's hack of Hugging Face earlier this year.
The Verge · 21 Sept, 13:50
EU Regulator Fines Google Over 400 Million Euros for Location Data Violations
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google 403 million euros for violating EU data protection law in how it handled users' location data between 2018 and 2020.
Dienas Bizness · 21 Sept, 13:49
US and China Begin Talks on Warning Each Other of AI Security Threats
US and Chinese officials have started discussions on a mechanism to notify each other about AI incidents that could threaten national security. The move comes amid growing global concern over AI safety failures and calls to slow the technology's development.
Wired · 21 Sept, 13:45
Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from shopping its store
Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent from accessing its platform, citing violations of its terms of use and privacy concerns. It is the latest move by Amazon against AI agents shopping on customers' behalf.
The Verge · 21 Sept, 12:50
University of Latvia scientists: hydrogen could be stored in material made from aluminum waste
Scientists at the University of Latvia's Institute of Solid State Physics are developing a solution that would allow hydrogen to be stored and transported in a material created from aluminum waste.
LSM (rus) · 21 Sept, 12:49
US retail spending stays strong in August, but auto and aviation sectors show weakness
US consumer spending exceeded forecasts in August, posting its fastest growth in nearly two years, while industrial production fell for the first time this year amid sharp declines in the auto and aviation sectors. The Fed, meanwhile, resumed raising interest rates.
Dienas Bizness · 21 Sept, 11:48
Fuel retailers: Drivers are filling up with smaller amounts each visit
Estonian fuel retailer data shows drivers are buying less fuel per visit due to high prices, though they're visiting gas stations more often. Industry representatives warn high prices, especially for diesel, are likely to persist.
ERR News · 21 Sept, 11:44
Germany's largest bakery Harry Brot builds €200 million factory in Hesse
Germany's largest bread producer Harry Brot is investing about €200 million in a new factory in Erlensee near Hanau, expected to create around 300 jobs from 2028 — a rare expansion amid a wave of bakery insolvencies across the country.
3 avoti · 21 Sept, 10:55
BYD updates Yuan UP/Atto 2 for Chinese market, prices still start at €9,700
BYD has unveiled an updated version of the Yuan UP, known elsewhere as the Atto 2, adding a longer-range variant and interior upgrades while keeping the starting price at roughly 74,800 yuan, about €9,700.
iAuto.lv · 21 Sept, 10:50
Nvidia boss dismisses warnings that AI will destroy humanity by 2030
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called claims that AI could wipe out humanity by 2030 irresponsible, saying there is no scientific basis for such fears.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 10:49
London's Metris Energy raises €4.35 million to grow AI platform for renewable energy management
London-based startup Metris Energy has secured a €4.35 million Seed round and launched Metria AI, a new tool for managing renewable energy assets. Total funding now stands at €6.53 million.
EU-Startups · 21 Sept, 10:49
Dermatology clinic Vividerm joins MeDi Group portfolio
Riga-based healthcare clinic Vividerm joined the MeDi Group portfolio in early September. The value of the deal was not disclosed.
Dienas Bizness · 21 Sept, 10:44
U.S. House Passes Bill to Require AM Radio in All New Vehicles
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would require AM radio receivers in all new passenger vehicles, including EVs. The measure still needs Senate approval and the president's signature before becoming law.
2 avoti · 21 Sept, 07:55
"Mastercard for travel, Visa for shopping": how Russians dodge the payment ban
A new market of roughly 50 crypto exchanges and obscure fintech platforms lets Russians obtain virtual Visa and Mastercard cards via Telegram bots, years after both networks officially withdrew from Russia. An investigation traces the cards back to lightly regulated Asian fintech intermediaries rather than Russian banks.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Sept, 07:49
How to join a FaceTime call without an iPhone — from Android or Windows
Apple's FaceTime lets people without an Apple device join calls through a web browser alone. The feature has existed since 2021, though many remain unaware of it.
Engadget · 21 Sept, 06:49
Latvia's IT salary growth slows, but competition for talent stays fierce
A new industry survey shows IT salary growth in Latvia has hit its slowest pace in six years, though companies continue actively expanding their teams amid ongoing competition for skilled workers.
Žurnāls Ir · 21 Sept, 06:45
Latvia's consolidated budget shows €127.6 million surplus at end of August
Latvia's Fiscal Discipline Council (FDP) reports a €127.6 million surplus in the consolidated general government budget after eight months of this year, compared to a €257 million deficit in the same period last year, driven largely by EU fund payments.
Dienas Bizness · 21 Sept, 06:43
Facebook and Instagram hit by widespread outage on Sunday evening
Users around the world reported login and loading problems on Facebook and Instagram on Sunday evening, with Downdetector logging thousands of complaints; the cause of the outage remained unclear.
AOL.com · 21 Sept, 05:54
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Global bond sell-off ripples through Latvian pension funds
A sweeping sell-off in global bond markets is already showing up in the returns of Latvian pension funds, raising the question of whether further price declines will hurt or ultimately benefit savers.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 05:50
Latvia to disband insolvency oversight body, split its duties among three institutions
From October 1, Latvia's Insolvency Control Service will be dissolved, with its functions divided between the Justice Ministry, the Court Administration and the industry association. Officials say the sector has become far more orderly over the past decade.
LV portāls · 21 Sept, 05:49
Seven ways to watch free movies and TV channels on your smart TV
Despite the growing number of paid streaming services, several legitimate free options exist for watching movies and TV shows on a smart TV. Most are available as apps on major TV platforms and are supported by advertising.
Engadget · 21 Sept, 05:48
Mercedes adds cheaper all-wheel-drive model to electric C-Class lineup
Mercedes-Benz has opened orders for a new electric C-Class variant, the C 300 4MATIC, which costs less than the existing C 400 4MATIC while keeping all-wheel drive. The model starts at €62,951.
iAuto.lv · 21 Sept, 05:47
War-related fallout with Iran triggers oil tanker shortage, freight rates hit records
The US war with Iran and the shutdown of Saudi Arabia's bypass oil pipeline have caused a global shortage of crude oil tankers, pushing freight rates to record highs. The situation risks keeping fuel prices elevated even if global crude prices fall.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 05:44
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AI development race: who will be first to slow down?
People developing the world's most powerful artificial intelligence models are increasingly speaking out about the need to slow the pace of the technology's advancement. This raises the question of whether other major powers would follow suit if the US were to ease off.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 04:47
Wired vs. wireless home internet: How to choose
Choosing between wired and fixed wireless (5G/4G) home internet depends on what's available at your address and your specific needs, as each option offers different tradeoffs in speed and ease of setup.
Engadget · 21 Sept, 04:45
OpenAI's Navier-Stokes claim sparks backlash from mathematicians over credit
OpenAI's September 8 announcement that its AI agents solved the famous Navier-Stokes problem has triggered anger among mathematicians over insufficient credit for human work and concerns their research data was used without permission.
The Guardian Science · 21 Sept, 03:50
iOS 27's new Handoff feature lets one number work on two iPhones
Apple's iOS 27 introduces iPhone Handoff, letting users run a single phone number across two iPhones without separate carrier plans. So far only T-Mobile in the US and Telekom in Germany support it.
Engadget · 21 Sept, 03:43
ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into a scrollable video feed
Palo Alto startup ScrollEd has built an app that converts any text file or textbook into a TikTok-style scrolling feed, and will present it at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield.
TechCrunch · 21 Sept, 02:48
Major AI Chatbot Apps Now Work With Apple CarPlay
An API introduced with iOS 26.4 lets AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Meta AI and Grok run inside Apple CarPlay through voice commands, though several practical limitations remain.
Engadget · 21 Sept, 02:43
How Xbox mode transforms a Windows 11 PC into a console-like experience
Microsoft has been rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs since May, replacing the desktop taskbar with a controller-friendly layout that centralizes game libraries from multiple launchers. The feature is widely seen as a response to the growing popularity of Valve's SteamOS.
Engadget · 21 Sept, 01:44
How to turn photos into custom stickers with ChatGPT
OpenAI's ChatGPT app now includes a dedicated workflow for turning photos into sticker packs that can be sent directly through iMessage or WhatsApp. The whole process takes just a few taps in the mobile app.
Engadget · 21 Sept, 00:52
Economist: Latvia's economy is accelerating, but inflation may rise sharply by year-end
Luminor bank's chief economist Pēteris Strautiņš forecasts Latvia's economy will grow 3% this year, but inflation could exceed 5% by year-end. He warns that energy and logistics cost increases may halt the recent recovery in household purchasing power.
Jauns.lv · 21 Sept, 00:51
Music history podcast No Dogs in Space returns with new punk-focused season
After a hiatus of more than two years, the music history podcast No Dogs in Space has returned with a fourth season, Punk 2.0, opening with a series on the New York Dolls.
The Verge · 21 Sept, 00:49
Expert watches Trump-Xi summit for signs of AI rivalry or cooperation
Former U.S. deputy national security advisor Anne Neuberger is monitoring this week's summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping for indications of how the two countries will approach artificial intelligence.
NPR World · 21 Sept, 00:45