Business & Technology
Grain industry: unilateral ban on Russian grain transit would hurt Latvian farmers and ports
An opinion piece in Latvian business daily Dienas Bizness argues that a unilateral Latvian ban on Russian grain transit would not stop exports but would raise logistics costs for local growers. The author urges adopting sanctions jointly at European Union level.
Dienas Bizness · 5 Nov, 07:33
Business Leader: Staff Training Is Part of Competitiveness, With EU Support Covering Up to 70% of Costs
In an opinion piece published by Delfi, Ilze Zuimača urges Latvian companies, especially food producers, not to postpone employee training. She points to EU co-financing of up to 70% of training costs and an example from the company Rīgas dzirnavnieks.
Delfi · 5 Nov, 06:36
Dienas Bizness Digitalises Its Publications with Recovery Fund Support
On 9 January 2025 the publisher of Dienas Bizness signed a contract for Recovery and Resilience Facility support to modernise its media processes. The project includes CRM systems, mobile apps and Smart TV apps.
Dienas Bizness · 5 Nov, 06:35
Farm safety campaign for older farmers launched in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's "Farm Wiser to Farm Longer" campaign, running until the end of November, urges older farmers to recognise the risks on their farms. Between 2014 and 2026, 46 older farmers died in farm-related accidents there.
Agriland UK · 5 Nov, 06:33
Nothing CEO Says Mystery AI-First Device Will Launch in December
Carl Pei, CEO of smartphone maker Nothing, says the company's first AI-native product ships in December. What the device actually is remains unclear.
TechCrunch · 5 Nov, 05:36
Pano AI Wildfire Cameras Will Now Alert Drone Companies to Smoke
US company Pano AI has opened its wildfire detection platform to drone providers so cameras can send fire coordinates straight to a drone operator. Launch partners are Seneca, Rain, BRINC and Censys Technologies.
DroneXL · 5 Nov, 05:36
India's Tata Takes Over Italian Truck Maker Iveco
Indian automotive group Tata has acquired Italian commercial vehicle maker Iveco, along with its powertrain unit FPT Industrial. The deal is reported to be worth roughly 4 billion euros.
iAuto.lv · 5 Nov, 05:35
EU Envoy: Russian Grain Transit Currently Allowed to Protect Global Food Security
The European Commission, speaking for EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, says transit through the EU to third countries is currently permitted to protect global food security. Latvia continues to debate banning Russian grain transit and the legal consequences.
NRA · 5 Nov, 05:34
Agrosimex Expert: Zn/Mn Fertiliser Pays Off at Small Yield Gains in Rapeseed and Wheat
An expert from the Polish company Agrosimex says the autumn-applied micronutrient and biostimulant product Maral Zn/Mn pays for itself with a yield gain of 13 kg/ha in rapeseed and 35 kg/ha in wheat. The claims come from the manufacturer's representative.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 5 Nov, 05:33
The Verge: Musk's Millions Failed to Deliver in the US Midterms
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk spent about $446 million on the US midterm elections, yet his preferred Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton lost to Democrat James Talarico. A Verge columnist mocks and criticizes the spending.
The Verge · 5 Nov, 04:37
Uranium cubes reveal why Germany's wartime nuclear project failed
A new study in PNAS Nexus finds that Nazi Germany's B8 reactor experiment lacked sufficient materials because Werner Heisenberg significantly underestimated the amounts needed. An earlier study by the same researchers had blamed secrecy between rival groups.
Ars Technica · 5 Nov, 04:36
Viture Pro 2 XR Glasses Let the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly With an Immersive View
Drone enthusiast Shawn of Air Photography tested Viture Pro 2 XR glasses with the DJI Mini 5 Pro, a drone that was never made compatible with DJI goggles. The glasses connect to the DJI RC 2 controller with one cable and draw power from it.
DroneXL · 5 Nov, 04:36
After US midterms, a bigger clash over data centers may be coming
Democrats won full control of Congress in the November 3 US midterms, and anger over data centers is emerging as a political force. That could lead to new limits on where they can be built.
TechCrunch AI · 5 Nov, 04:35
Nissan opens European orders for electric Pixo from €19,990
Japanese carmaker Nissan has opened orders in Europe for Pixo, its smallest electric model. In Germany the four-seat city car starts at €19,990.
iAuto.lv · 5 Nov, 04:34
Poland: Restrictions on Peatlands and Wetlands Farmers Should Know Before Changing Land Use
Polish farmers working peatlands, wetlands or ecologically valuable permanent grassland must consider the EU farm policy standard GAEC 2. It restricts changes in land use, but can also open the way to additional payments.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 5 Nov, 04:33
Polish bailiff auctions to sell tractors and a combine, with starting prices from 6,000 zloty
Polish bailiffs will auction farm machinery in November, including Farmtrac and Claas Arion 620 tractors, a Massey Ferguson combine and two Goldoni tractors. Starting prices range from 6,000 to about 160,000 zloty.
farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 5 Nov, 04:33
Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones
Researchers say attackers possibly tied to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service used already-patched iOS and Android vulnerabilities to target visitors of several websites. Among the spoofed sites was one marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Ars Technica · 5 Nov, 03:35
Qualcomm bets on data centers as smartphone sales slump
US chipmaker Qualcomm plans to sharply grow its data center chip revenue as smartphone sales have fallen by around 20 percent. In the long run, the segment is expected to make up about 30 percent of its business.
The Verge · 5 Nov, 03:35
Apple cuts daily AI spending limits for its engineering teams
Apple has reportedly reduced the daily amount its engineering teams may spend on AI tools, according to Bloomberg. The cap fell from $300 to $200 in October, with deeper cuts reportedly planned.
TechCrunch AI · 5 Nov, 03:33
German court orders farmer to repay biogas firm over maize crop and harvest work
The Higher Regional Court of Brandenburg in Germany upheld a ruling against a farmer who sold a maize crop to a biogas company. He must repay an overpaid advance and pay for harvesting and ensiling the maize.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 5 Nov, 03:33
Lely's 1,000th milking robot installed in Poland
The 1,000th milking robot from Dutch company Lely in Poland has gone to a farm in the Wielkopolska region, where six such robots now operate. The milestone was marked at an event in Żnin.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 5 Nov, 03:33
AI-Focused Political Groups Post Mixed Results in US Midterm Elections
Groups both backing and opposing the AI industry spent millions of dollars in the US midterm elections. Several of the most heavily backed candidates lost.
TechCrunch AI · 5 Nov, 02:37
Nintendo's biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business
The largest supplier of ROM memory chips to Japanese video game company Nintendo is leaving the business. Game cartridges could become more expensive, though Nintendo says it does not plan to abandon them soon.
Ars Technica · 5 Nov, 02:36
Snap passes 30 million paid subscribers across its plans
Snap, the owner of the Snapchat messaging app, said in its third-quarter earnings that more than 30 million users pay for one of its subscription plans. It also warned of legal risks and said ad revenue growth is below its goals.
Engadget · 5 Nov, 02:36
After Democratic Election Wins, Tech Industry Turns Talk to Data Centers in Space
After US midterm elections in which many Democrats won, including in Texas, parts of the tech industry began promoting data centers in orbit. Experts say Texas's data center regulation could change, but only within limits.
Wired · 5 Nov, 02:35
Cattle Transport Stopped in Germany: Two Cows Towed Behind an Opel Meriva
Police in Hamm, Germany, stopped a 26-year-old farmer who was taking two cattle to an auction with an Opel Meriva passenger car and a trailer. Both the trailer weight and the combined weight exceeded the permitted limits.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 5 Nov, 02:34
Irish Farmer's VAT Refund Appeal Over Milking Cluster Flush System Rejected
Ireland's Tax Appeals Commission has rejected a flat-rate farmer's appeal for a €3,982.93 VAT refund. The system installed in the milking parlour was not deemed to be building construction or alteration.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 5 Nov, 02:34
X rolls out faster web app, launching country by country
Social network X has started releasing an updated web app that it says is much faster than before. The rollout is happening "one country at a time" for signed-in users.
The Verge · 5 Nov, 02:34
German court: 88-year-old woman may still bring firewood across neighbour's land
The Saarbrücken Regional Court in Germany ruled that neighbours must remove a planter blocking a path covered by a right of way registered in 1953. The right survives only for transporting fuel, not for farm purposes.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 5 Nov, 02:33
Polish farmers' forum discusses running a farm in an unpredictable market
At Poland's "Dni Przedsiębiorcy Rolnego 2026" agricultural forum, experts urged farms to build long-term resilience against climate, geopolitical and cost shocks. The future of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was also discussed.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 5 Nov, 02:33
ASU Students Design 100-Drone Light Show for Mesa's Holiday Event
Arizona State University students designed a 100-drone show for a city holiday event in Mesa, USA. Pulse Drone Light Shows produced it, launching a partnership between the city, the university and the company.
DroneLife · 5 Nov, 01:35
Driving the Slate electric truck prototype: first impressions from a 45-minute trip
An Ars Technica writer drove a prototype of US startup Slate Auto's electric pickup from southwest Washington, DC, to Rockville, Maryland. He highlights its simple controls, manual adjustments and minimalist cabin.
Ars Technica · 5 Nov, 01:35
European Commission proposes electricity market changes, with grid fees in focus
On 17 July 2026 the European Commission proposed amending the EU electricity market regulation and presented an Electrification Action Plan. The measures cover grid tariffs, smart meters and taxation, and aim to cut bills.
TVNET · 5 Nov, 01:33
Dutch startup Return secures €835 million to expand battery storage in Germany
Amsterdam-based energy storage company Return has secured €835 million in portfolio financing underwritten by Deutsche Bank and Rabobank. The funds will support the build-out of battery storage in Germany.
EU-Startups · 5 Nov, 01:29
Open-Weight AI Model Kimi K3.1 Pro Released by Moonshot AI
Chinese AI developer Moonshot AI has published Kimi K3.1 Pro, an open-weight multimodal model with 2.8 trillion parameters and a one-million-token context window. Built on Kimi K3, it is said to improve coding and agentic performance.
Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 5 Nov, 01:28
Binance says crypto thieves spent months planning the heist
An investigation by the Binance cryptocurrency exchange shows the theft, which targeted $6.34 billion, was prepared since June using fake job interviews and new malware. The exchange has so far frozen or intercepted $2.85 billion.
Ars Technica · 5 Nov, 01:28