Business & Technology
Irish young farmers name access to finance as a top concern
At a generational renewal summit in Naas, Ireland, young farmers cited difficulty obtaining finance as a key obstacle. The event was organised by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS).
AgriLand (Īrija) · 6 Nov, 02:10
German court: builder without land ownership gets no compensation for house built
The Higher Regional Court of Munich rejected a builder's claim for compensation for the land's increase in value after she built a house on land she did not own. The court found she was not an entitled possessor, so no compensation claim arose.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 6 Nov, 02:10
New European Association Formed for Private Air Navigation Service Companies
A non-profit association called APANSO has been formally established in Europe to represent privately owned air navigation companies. It aims to take part in European policy and regulatory discussions.
Unmanned Airspace · 6 Nov, 01:11
Sony revives original Walkman headphones with a USB-C connector
Sony, the Japanese electronics maker, has brought back its MDR-3 headphone series, first launched in 1979. The new MDR-3R looks like the original but uses a USB-C connector.
Ars Technica · 6 Nov, 01:10
Collapse of Ueno Bank in Paraguay leads President Santiago Peña to resign
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is stepping down after the central bank took over the fast-growing Ueno Bank on 3 November. Customers are locked out of their money and the bank's executives have been arrested.
Euronews Business · 6 Nov, 00:13
Kalshi court losses mount as US judges decline to block state gambling laws
US appeals courts keep rejecting requests by the prediction market platform Kalshi to halt state gambling laws. The Second Circuit this week upheld lower-court rulings in cases against New York and Connecticut.
Ars Technica · 6 Nov, 00:12
SkyeBrowse Measures Roofs and Flags Hail Damage From a Single Drone Flight
SkyeBrowse, a drone-based 3D modelling software company, released a tool on November 5 that measures a roof and screens it for storm damage from one drone flight. An inspector approves or rejects each AI finding.
DroneXL · 6 Nov, 00:11
Kagi Search Can Now Be Tried Without an Account
Kagi, an ad-free paid search engine, now lets anyone run 50 searches without signing up. Registering unlocks 100 more.
Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 6 Nov, 00:11
New software squeezes more out of Webb Telescope data for exoplanet imaging
Researchers have developed FLIP, a method that uses machine-learning techniques to improve data from the James Webb Space Telescope. It let them spot one exoplanet in Webb data for the first time.
Ars Technica · 5 Nov, 23:11
Latvian Car of the Year 2027 contest draws about 30 models as electric cars gain ground
About 30 new car models are competing in the Latvian Car of the Year 2027 contest, with electric and Chinese-built vehicles playing a growing role. The winner will be announced on 10 December.
iAuto.lv · 5 Nov, 23:11
Gamers rig workaround to run Nvidia's DLSS 5 on console-only GTA VI
A Reddit user has proposed a setup that routes a PlayStation 5's video through a PC to apply Nvidia's DLSS 5. A GTA VI trailer was used as a demo, with mixed visual results.
Ars Technica · 5 Nov, 22:12
Experts in Lagos urge urgent reforms to boost trade between African countries
At the Moonshot 2026 forum in Lagos, Nigeria, experts said trade among African countries is still below 17% of the continent's total trade. They called for removing barriers so the continental free trade area can become a genuine single market.
Euronews Business · 5 Nov, 22:11
NATO launches procurement platform for counter-drone equipment
NATO announced on Thursday a new procurement platform that will let all 32 member states buy proven equipment for countering drones more quickly. The products can be purchased or leased long term.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Nov, 22:10
Drone Delivery Firm Zipline Valued at $21.5 Billion After Nearly Collapsing Two Years Ago
US drone delivery company Zipline has raised $1.5 billion at a $21.5 billion valuation. CEO Keller Rinaudo Cliffton says the company almost died about two years ago.
DroneXL · 5 Nov, 21:13
Kennedy-led MAHA movement takes a beating in US midterm elections
After Democrats swept the US midterm elections, more than half of the 24 candidates endorsed by the MAHA movement lost. The movement's future is uncertain, as supporters had already voiced disappointment with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before the vote.
Ars Technica · 5 Nov, 21:11
SkyPSI CEO Discusses Building a Drone Cleaning Business on the Drone Radio Show
Vic Pellicano, founder and CEO of US-based SkyPSI, spoke on the Drone Radio Show about the economics of commercial drone cleaning and how technology can help independent operators find customers.
DroneLife · 5 Nov, 20:11
Putin places Russian operations of tobacco giant JTI under state control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered by decree that Japan Tobacco International's Russian businesses be transferred to a state-linked holding company. JTI is Russia's largest cigarette maker, with about 40% of the market.
Euronews · 5 Nov, 19:12
EU court rules CBD food products cannot carry organic label
The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that food products based on cannabidiol (CBD) cannot be certified as organic until they are authorized for sale on the EU market. The case was brought in France by a hemp trade association.
Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 19:11
FAO Opens First Global Pollinator Conference to Step Up Protection of Pollinators
The first Global Pollinator Conference, organised by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has opened in Rome. FAO's chief called for moving from commitments to concrete action to protect pollinators.
FAO · 5 Nov, 19:10
European Innovation Council allocates €1.8 billion for startups and deep tech in 2027
The European Commission has adopted the 2027 work programme of the European Innovation Council, worth €1.8 billion. It is the council's last funding package under the EU's Horizon Europe research framework.
EU-Startups · 5 Nov, 18:11
France and US Reported at Odds Over G7 Effort on AI Safety
Politico Europe reports a clash between France and the United States over a G7 effort on artificial intelligence safety. The available source text gives no further details.
Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 17:12
Latvia's ORIGIN and US firm Anduril demonstrate joint counter-drone system in Latvia
Latvian defence technology company ORIGIN and US company Anduril showed senior Latvian military leaders an integrated counter-drone solution in late October. It pairs ORIGIN's BLAZE interceptor with Anduril's Lattice command platform.
Unmanned Airspace · 5 Nov, 17:11
Cybersecurity question checklist for the animal protein industry
An adviser at the Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC) urges meat and dairy producers to put a set of cybersecurity questions to technology vendors. The sector is heavily digitized, so an attack can disrupt production and the wider supply chain.
AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 5 Nov, 17:10
Iowa Promotes Its Strengths in Agriculture, Food and Bioscience Innovation
Iowa, in the central United States, is promoting its agricultural output, university research and investment as drivers of agtech innovation. The push follows seed company Vylor's move to Johnston, Iowa.
AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 5 Nov, 17:10
Latvian Power Exchange Prices Climb to Over 34 Cents per Kilowatt-Hour This Week
The average Nord Pool electricity price in Latvia hit 344.92 euros per megawatt-hour on 2 November, roughly three times the September average. The swings within a day have revived debate about running appliances during the cheapest hours.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Nov, 16:12
DJI Unveils Matrice 5T Enterprise Drone With Thermal Imaging and AI
Chinese drone maker DJI unveiled the compact Matrice 5T enterprise drone on 5 November, featuring higher-resolution thermal imaging, obstacle detection and up to 59 minutes of flight. Its availability in the United States remains unconfirmed.
DroneLife · 5 Nov, 16:12
Apple's New Touchscreen MacBook Pro: Lighter and Brighter, but Much Pricier
Engadget's review of Apple's new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro gives it 8.8 out of 10. The laptops are slimmer and lighter, but the 14-inch model costs $900 more than the standard version.
Engadget · 5 Nov, 16:11
Startup RadianX promises solar-powered devices that never need charging
US startup RadianX is using a perovskite solar material to build devices that could run without recharging. It has raised $5 million in seed funding to set up a production line.
TechCrunch · 5 Nov, 16:11
UK raises interest rates while watching Trump's possible next Middle East move
A Politico Europe headline says the UK has raised interest rates with an eye on US President Donald Trump's possible next step in the Middle East. The supplied source text does not include the article itself, so no further details are available.
Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 15:12
Estonian PM: Europe needs the ability to build AI power, not just buy it
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal used the opening of the Tallinn Digital Summit to urge Europe to develop its own AI capabilities and avoid a repeat of its dependence on Russian energy. He also signed, with leaders of more than 30 countries, a call for oversight of the most powerful AI models.
ERR News · 5 Nov, 15:12
AI startup offers $1 million for solutions to five unsolved materials science problems
US startup Discovered Materials has announced a challenge with a total prize pool of $1 million. It is meant for solutions to five open materials science problems that AI models can attempt.
TechCrunch · 5 Nov, 15:11
Spotify is coming to United Airlines seatback screens
US carrier United Airlines, together with music streaming service Spotify, will let passengers use the full Spotify library on seatback screens during flights. The feature will be available on planes with Starlink satellite internet.
Engadget · 5 Nov, 15:11
Motorola launches $1,599 Signature 27 flagship with GrapheneOS support
US-based Motorola has officially unveiled the Signature 27, a slab-style flagship smartphone priced at $1,599. It competes with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, with US pre-orders opening on November 19.
The Verge · 5 Nov, 15:11
Latvian electricity prices more than double in early November
The average wholesale electricity price in Latvia over the first five days of November was 255 euros per megawatt-hour, more than twice October's level. Grid operator AST blames costlier natural gas and lower solar and wind output.
Dienas Bizness · 5 Nov, 14:11
Humanoid Robot Maker Agility Goes Public Through SPAC Deal
US robotics company Agility, maker of the Digit humanoid robot, is going public via a SPAC merger and raising $465 million. It lost heavily in the first half of 2026 and is counting on orders for its next-generation robot.
TechCrunch · 5 Nov, 14:11
EU lawmaker urges Europe to stop using US tech, saying Starlink cutoff led to deaths
A European Union lawmaker says a cutoff of the Starlink service led to deaths and urges Europe to stop using US technology. The source material available contains no further details.
Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 13:12