Business & Technology (12)

Uzbekistan Reports Record Cotton Harvest, President Sets Higher Yield Target for 2027

Uzbekistan harvested over five million tonnes of raw cotton in 2026, its biggest crop since independence in 1991. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has set a higher average yield goal for next year.

Euronews Business · 7 Nov, 01:13

France's rising debt servicing costs threaten financial stability

France's public debt stands at around 120% of GDP, and its borrowing-cost gap over German bonds is the widest since the eurozone crisis. Economists warn interest payments will climb sharply, yet the issue barely registers in political debate.

Deutsche Welle · 7 Nov, 01:12

IMF: Kazakhstan's Growth to Accelerate to 4.9% in 2027

The International Monetary Fund projects Kazakhstan's economy will grow 4.9% in 2027, after 4.4% this year. It names the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Iran conflict as a key risk.

Euronews · 7 Nov, 01:12

Earth's churning mantle may have helped carve the Great Unconformity

A new Nature study suggests the Great Unconformity, a vast gap in Earth's rock record, was created by slow mantle motion working together with glacial erosion. Researchers tested the idea in six computer simulations.

Ars Technica · 7 Nov, 01:11

Russian company profits fall, making debt repayment ever harder

The combined financial result of Russian companies fell to 12 trillion rubles in the first half of this year. In the first nine months, 33 companies have technically defaulted on bonds.

TVNET · 7 Nov, 01:10

DJI Ban in the US Will Outlast the Midterms: Democrats Cannot Lift It Before 2029

Democrats won both chambers of the US Congress on November 3, but DJI's place on the FCC's Covered List is unlikely to change before January 2029. Only President Trump or executive agencies can realistically alter it.

DroneXL · 7 Nov, 01:10

Axon Invests Another $1.2 Billion in Drone Maker Skydio

US company Axon, known for body cameras and Tasers, is investing a further $1.2 billion in drone manufacturer Skydio. The deal also makes Axon the exclusive distributor of Skydio drones to public safety agencies in the US and Canada.

DroneDJ · 7 Nov, 00:11

Chainalysis says attackers stole credentials and live tokens of all its customers

Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has acknowledged that attackers obtained personal data, password hashes and live access tokens for all of its users. Its customers include US government agencies and major private companies.

Ars Technica · 7 Nov, 00:10

Baku hosts first international real estate exhibition AIREX 2026

Azerbaijan's capital Baku held its first international real estate exhibition, AIREX 2026, this week. It covered market growth, affordable housing projects and the impact of technology on the property sector.

Euronews Business · 6 Nov, 23:12

Skyrover V1 Flies Well in a Hands-On Test, but Is Missing From the Maker's Store

The new sub-250-gram Skyrover V1 drone showed good stability and flight time in a video first look, but it is not listed in the maker's store, and its price and FCC ID are unknown.

DroneXL · 6 Nov, 23:11

AST SpaceMobile to build its own Blacklift rocket, signs engine deal with Firefly

Satellite communications company AST SpaceMobile plans to develop its own Blacklift rocket and has agreed with Firefly on engines for the first three vehicles. Ars Technica notes that such rockets have taken five to nine years to reach a first orbital launch.

Ars Technica · 6 Nov, 23:11

Latvian Startup Awards 2026: From Drones to Space, Top Startups Honoured in Riga

The annual Latvian Startup Awards 2026 were presented in Riga on 6 November across seven categories. Winners include defence, space, medical data and fintech companies.

LSM (rus) · 6 Nov, 23:11

Auto

Riga to deploy 174 machines and 115 workers for winter road and pavement upkeep

Riga city council has prepared for winter maintenance of streets, pavements, bridges and overpasses, with more than 30 million euros planned. Residents are asked to report uncleared areas by calling 1201.

iAuto.lv · 6 Nov, 22:13

Tourism in Latvia's eastern border region starts to recover after spring drop

Tourism activity in Latvia's eastern border region exceeded last year's level in August, after mass cancellations following May airspace threats and drone activity. The government reviewed the Ministry of Economics report on 6 November.

Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 22:12

Lionsgate Releases Trailer for Dystopian Thriller Karōshi From the Creator of John Wick

Studio Lionsgate has released a trailer for the action film Karōshi, due in early next year. The dystopian thriller comes from John Wick franchise creator Chad Stahelski and writer/director Takashi Doscher.

Ars Technica · 6 Nov, 22:12

Wing to Invest Up to $125 Million in U.S. Drone Manufacturing

Wing, the delivery drone company owned by Alphabet, will invest up to $125 million in U.S. drone manufacturing over two years. A new factory in Fort Worth, Texas, will support the expansion of its delivery network.

DroneLife · 6 Nov, 22:10

Could AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official PC port?

Vermeij says AI reverse-engineering tools could let someone quickly convert the console version of Grand Theft Auto VI for PC. Rockstar might therefore try to bring the console and PC releases closer together.

Ars Technica · 6 Nov, 21:12

Spain and the Netherlands compete for a top seat at the European Central Bank

Spain and the Netherlands are backing their candidates, Hernández de Cos and Knot, for the ECB executive board seat Isabel Schnabel will vacate in January. Eurozone finance ministers will discuss it on Monday, and the candidate deadline is Nov. 27.

Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 21:12

Greenpeace unfurls giant banner at Swiss data centre site to protest Big Tech

Greenpeace activists spread a 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November. The group is demanding a nationwide moratorium on new mega data centres until binding rules are introduced.

Euronews · 6 Nov, 21:11

Axon Invests $1.2B in Skydio and Becomes Its Sole Distributor to US and Canadian Police

US public safety technology company Axon has announced a $1.2 billion investment in drone maker Skydio. The agreement also makes Axon the exclusive distributor of Skydio drones to public safety agencies in the United States and Canada.

DroneXL · 6 Nov, 21:11

Deus Ex at 26: A Look Back at the Celebrated Videogame and Its Reputation

A history-of-games site, FilFre, has published an article reassessing the 2000 videogame Deus Ex, arguing that modern praise often overstates its novelty and its ability to “predict the future.” The game grew out of the “immersive sim” tradition of the studio Looking Glass.

Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 6 Nov, 20:13

US Measles Resurgence: Wisconsin Reports Infant Death as CDC Changes How Deaths Are Counted

Wisconsin has reported the death of a baby from measles, according to Ars Technica. Meanwhile the US is likely to lose its measles elimination status, and disputes over counting deaths have become political.

Ars Technica · 6 Nov, 20:12

SkyeBrowse lets one drone flight produce a full roof inspection

Videogrammetry platform SkyeBrowse has launched a Roof Damage Analysis tool that turns video from a single drone flight into roof measurements and an AI damage screening. It also added new map export formats and improved 3D model correction.

DroneDJ · 6 Nov, 20:10

Axon Invests $1.2 Billion in Skydio and Gains Exclusive Rights to Supply Drones to Public Safety Agencies

US company Axon, which makes police body cameras and software, has announced an additional $1.2 billion investment in drone maker Skydio. Under the deal, Axon becomes Skydio's exclusive distributor to public safety agencies in the United States and Canada.

DroneLife · 6 Nov, 19:13

Auto

Two free tyre collection drives in Rumbula gather 845 tonnes of used tyres

Two free collection drives this year at the “Nomales” construction waste sorting centre in Riga took in 845 tonnes of used tyres, roughly 100,000 tyres. The waste management company “CleanR Verso” reported the results.

iAuto.lv · 6 Nov, 19:12

Auto

Vintage cars take over Almería streets for annual rally

An annual vintage car rally is under way in Almería, southern Spain, running from 5 to 9 November. Enthusiasts from across the country are taking part, on a route through village landscapes and the Western film sets of the Tabernas desert.

Euronews · 6 Nov, 19:12

Pentagon Offers Battery Startup 6K a $250M Loan to Build a U.S. Factory

The U.S. Department of Defense has given conditional approval for a $250 million loan to battery materials maker 6K for a factory in Tennessee. The company uses a microwave-powered process and aims to avoid reliance on Chinese suppliers.

TechCrunch · 6 Nov, 19:11

Agriculture

UK milk processors cut prices paid to dairy farmers, deepening squeeze on producers

Two large UK milk processors, Freshways and Arla Foods, have cut the prices they pay farmers. Most producers were already being paid less than it costs to produce milk.

Guardian Farming · 6 Nov, 19:10

Dienas Bizness Receives Recovery Fund Support for Digital Transformation

The publisher SIA “Izdevniecība “Dienas bizness”” signed a contract on 9 January 2025 with the Central Finance and Contracting Agency for Recovery Fund support to digitally transform DIENAS BIZNESS and DIENAS ŽURNĀLI. Several digital solutions are due by 30 June 2026.

Diena · 6 Nov, 18:13

University of North Dakota to Help Pentagon Evaluate Counter-Drone Technologies

The University of North Dakota and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site will help a US Defense Department task force, JIATF-401, identify promising counter-drone systems. The agreement is described as the first of its kind between a US university and the task force.

DroneLife · 6 Nov, 18:13

Ramp: AI Spending Has Stalled as Anthropic Nears Its IPO

Company spending on AI grew just 1.5% across August and September even as usage volumes rose. The data challenges assumptions about rapid revenue growth at OpenAI and Anthropic.

TechCrunch AI · 6 Nov, 18:11

Fox completes $22 billion acquisition of Roku

US media company Fox has closed its deal to take over streaming platform Roku for $22 billion. Fox says the combined business is now the third-largest television company in the US by viewership.

TechCrunch · 6 Nov, 18:10

Agriculture

AgriFood Signals: Cargill and Klim Team Up, Starbucks Drops Impossible, Farmland Manager Red Reef Raises $263m

A news roundup on agrifood business lists three developments: a partnership between Cargill and Klim, Starbucks ending its tie with Impossible, and farmland manager Red Reef securing $263 million.

AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 6 Nov, 18:10

Anker Soundcore Space 2 Pro Review: $200 Headphones With Standout Voice Clarity

Engadget's reviewer rates Anker's new $200 Soundcore Space 2 Pro headphones highly. Voice clarity, design and battery life are the main strengths, while noise cancellation is only average.

Engadget · 6 Nov, 17:12