Business & Technology
Restaurants Increasingly Turn to Ugly AI-Generated Food Images on Menus
Restaurants and cafes are increasingly using AI-generated food images on their menus, though many look unnatural and unappealing. Beyond imagery, companies are also using AI to help decide what new foods and flavors to sell.
Wired · 3 Sept, 14:32
Samsung showcases AI-driven home and device innovations at IFA 2026
At the IFA 2026 trade show in Berlin, running September 2-6, Samsung is presenting new AI features across TVs, gaming monitors, home appliances and its latest smartphone. The company highlights a connected device ecosystem where AI helps save energy and simplify daily routines.
iAuto.lv · 3 Sept, 14:28
Hotel Jūrmala SPA completes €1.2 million renovation of its spa centre
Hotel Jūrmala SPA has invested €1.2 million in renovating its spa centre, upgrading treatment rooms and equipment. The company also reported higher revenue and profit last year.
Dienas Bizness · 3 Sept, 13:27
Portugal's car sales surge in August as electric vehicles reach a quarter of the market
Portugal registered 17,209 new vehicles in August, up 11.3% year-on-year, with electric cars now accounting for more than a quarter of new light passenger car sales this year.
Euronews Business · 3 Sept, 13:26
Riga Airport secures around €150 million for passenger terminal expansion
Riga Airport has raised a total of around 150 million euros for its passenger terminal expansion project, announced airport board chairwoman Laila Odiņa.
LSM (rus) · 3 Sept, 13:24
Face Recognition Is Becoming Standard on Dating Apps
Facing a wave of AI-generated fake profiles, dating apps are increasingly requiring users to verify their identity through face scans, though experts warn this creates new privacy risks.
Wired · 3 Sept, 12:32
Norway seizes Russian ship in the Arctic over Ukraine's $4.2 billion Crimea claim
Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian state-owned vessel in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine's Naftogaz, which is seeking compensation for assets confiscated in Crimea. The move is part of a broader international effort to track down Russian property across multiple countries.
Euronews Business · 3 Sept, 12:32
China blasts France's 'discriminatory' fast-fashion law
China has urged France to scrap a new law imposing fees of up to nearly €20 per garment on fast-fashion retailers, calling it clearly discriminatory. The measure primarily targets Asian platforms Shein and Temu.
France 24 · 3 Sept, 12:24
Volotea pilots and cabin crew to strike in France over low pay and working conditions
Three French unions have called on pilots and cabin crew of Spanish low-cost airline Volotea to strike in early September over low wages and deteriorating working conditions; the airline has warned of possible flight disruptions.
5 avoti · 3 Sept, 11:33
Privacy expert: parents themselves leak children's data online every September 1
Kristaps Āls, a privacy expert at the think tank "Cehs.lv", notes that while the public is outraged over recent data breaches, parents voluntarily publish extensive personal information about their children on social media at the start of the school year.
Delfi · 3 Sept, 11:31
US company Apogee to acquire Latvian glass maker Groglass for €62.5 million
Nasdaq-listed Apogee Enterprises has agreed to acquire Riga-based glass coating manufacturer Groglass for €62.5 million. The deal, which also includes further investment in Riga, is expected to close by November 2026.
Dienas Bizness · 3 Sept, 11:29
Support available in Latvia for dual-use companies at every stage of development
Companies in Latvia working on dual-use products can access support at various stages of their development, ranging from the initial idea and prototype to large investment projects.
Labs of Latvia · 3 Sept, 11:25
AI-powered robots showcased at European Parliament in Brussels
A robotics showcase at the European Parliament in Brussels featured humanoid robots performing delivery, factory and household tasks. The event highlighted growing European interest in robotics amid an ageing population and shrinking workforce.
Euronews · 3 Sept, 11:24
Alienware unveils its fastest gaming monitor yet with 560Hz refresh rate
Dell's Alienware brand has revealed the AW2527HX, a 25-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 560Hz refresh rate, the fastest in its history. The display targets competitive esports players and is set to launch in early 2027.
Engadget · 3 Sept, 10:31
US imposes tariffs of up to 100% on drones to curb reliance on China
New US tariffs of up to 100% on drones and drone components took effect on Thursday, aimed at reducing dependence on Chinese manufacturers. The measure stems from an order signed by President Donald Trump in August, which cites drone imports as a national security threat.
Euronews Business · 3 Sept, 09:29
Security incident detected in Latvia's consumer rights authority IT system
A cybersecurity incident has been found in a system used by Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Centre, exposing contact details of hundreds of business representatives and staff. The affected system has since been shut down.
Dienas Bizness · 3 Sept, 09:29
“Lightspace Technologies”: from defense to medicine and back to defense
Latvian company “Lightspace Technologies” illustrates how a single technology can serve both civilian and defense purposes, having shifted its focus from defense to the medical field and then back to defense again.
Labs of Latvia · 3 Sept, 09:28
Employers' body: migration policy needs a unified system, not new restrictions
Latvia's employers' confederation LDDK is calling on the interior minister for talks on migration policy, arguing the state needs a comprehensive system and better use of existing tools rather than new restrictions on businesses.
Dienas Bizness · 3 Sept, 08:30
Zeiss executive: China still 15 years from developing advanced chipmaking equipment
The head of German company Zeiss's semiconductor division estimates China will need about 15 years to develop its own EUV lithography systems for making cutting-edge chips, a timeline that aligns with a recent UBS analyst report.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Sept, 07:29
Vilnius to host first eBay Baltic Export Summit
eBay is holding its first Baltic export summit in Vilnius, expecting around 1,000 participants from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and other European markets. The event aims to help local businesses grow their international trade.
Dienas Bizness · 3 Sept, 06:25
Meta Drops AI-Usage Metrics From Performance Reviews While Pushing New Agent Hatch
Meta has told employees their performance reviews will no longer hinge on how much they use AI tools, even as the company encourages staff to test its new autonomous agent, Hatch, which continues to drive up token consumption.
Wired · 3 Sept, 05:28
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Russia seeks new grain export routes through the Baltics, Latvia faces a choice
Ukrainian strikes are hampering Russia's grain exports through the Black Sea, prompting Russian exporters to look for alternative routes via Latvia. Latvia may need to decide as early as September whether to allow such shipments.
TVNET · 3 Sept, 05:28
Opel revives GSE badge with electric Corsa GSE — 281 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds
Opel is launching the electric Corsa GSE in 2026, the most powerful and sporty version of the Corsa lineup with 281 hp. In Germany, prices start just under €40,000.
iAuto.lv · 3 Sept, 05:26
Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, Its Third Flash Model in Six Weeks
Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, which now tops the DeepSWE coding leaderboard, alongside a specialized cybersecurity model called Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber. The new Flash model rolls out today, while the Cyber version remains limited to trusted testers and governments.
Ars Technica · 3 Sept, 04:30
Delivery Hero board endorses Uber's $15B takeover offer
Delivery Hero's supervisory and management boards have recommended shareholders approve Uber's $15 billion takeover bid, a deal that would create one of the world's largest food delivery platforms.
TechCrunch · 3 Sept, 04:29
Dutch central bank shifts 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to London
The Netherlands' central bank has relocated 86 tonnes of gold reserves from New York and Ottawa to London, citing rising geopolitical unrest. The move reflects a wider trend of central banks reassessing where they store their gold.
The Guardian World · 3 Sept, 04:27
Uber launches robotaxi rides in London with human supervisors on board
Uber has partnered with British firm Wayve to begin offering autonomous vehicle rides in London, though a human supervisor must remain in the car at all times under current licensing rules.
Engadget · 3 Sept, 04:27
Hackers apparently breached a major ID verification company, exposing millions of identity documents
Security researcher Brian Krebs reports that hackers likely breached identity verification firm IDScan, leaking over 150 million driver's licenses and passports on a dark web site. The FBI is reportedly investigating.
TechCrunch · 3 Sept, 03:30
US FCC to develop scorecard rating phone companies on robocall blocking
The US Federal Communications Commission announced plans for a scorecard system to rate how effectively phone carriers block illegal robocalls, potentially including blocking statistics, complaint data and enforcement records.
Ars Technica · 3 Sept, 03:30
Adobe brings over 70 tools to Slack in new integration
Adobe has launched a Slack integration giving users access to more than 70 tools from its popular creative and productivity apps directly within the chat platform. The feature is now live for Slack Business+ and Enterprise+ customers.
Engadget · 3 Sept, 03:24
Renter's driver's license listed for sale on dark web site within hours
A journalist found their driver's license scan for sale on a new dark web marketplace called Nexus just hours after renting a car, part of a listing of roughly 153 million such documents. Researcher Brian Krebs traced the leak to a third-party ID scanning service used by rental firms.
Ars Technica · 3 Sept, 02:31
Amazon Quietly Raises Prices on Kindle, Echo and Other Devices Ahead of Holiday Sales
Amazon has raised prices on many of its popular devices over the past week, including Kindle e-readers, Echo speakers, Eero routers and Fire TV streaming sticks, by $10 to $100. Several of these products are already being advertised as 'on sale' at prices close to their old, pre-hike level.
Wired · 3 Sept, 02:28
Palo Alto Networks pays $500M to acquire AI-powered IT help desk startup Console
Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks paid $500 million in cash and stock for two-year-old startup Console, which uses AI agents to automate IT help desk tasks. The deal delivered a swift return for investors, including the company's own CEO.
TechCrunch · 3 Sept, 02:28
Palo Alto Networks paid $500M to acquire AI IT-support startup Console, sources say
Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks paid $500 million in cash and stock for two-year-old startup Console, which uses AI agents to automate IT help desk tasks, according to people familiar with the deal that wasn't publicly disclosed.
TechCrunch AI · 3 Sept, 02:27
What is a cold wallet, and how does it protect your cryptocurrency
Cold wallets keep cryptocurrency private keys completely offline, significantly reducing the risk of hacking compared to internet-connected hot wallets. However, they are not entirely immune to attacks, as software flaws can still compromise them.
Engadget · 3 Sept, 02:26
Uber beats Waymo to launch first robotaxi service in London
Uber has launched London's first commercial robotaxi service using self-driving technology from British startup Wayve, with safety drivers still on board for now.
The Verge · 3 Sept, 02:25