Business & Technology
Tesla and SpaceX to invest $16.8B to kick off 'Terafab' chip factory in Texas
Tesla and SpaceX announced Thursday that their jointly developed advanced chip factory, Terafab, will be built in Grimes County, Texas, with an initial investment of $16.8 billion. The facility aims to address future computing demands with over 100 million square feet of manufacturing space.
TechCrunch · 6 Aug, 18:58
Apple raises trade-in values and adds new Android devices
Apple has increased trade-in credit for several devices, including Macs, and added multiple Android smartphones to its trade-in program.
The Verge · 6 Aug, 18:49
eBay doubles down on live shopping after record quarter
eBay reported strong growth in its live shopping business, with gross merchandise volume rising about eight-fold year over year, and plans to expand the feature internationally.
TechCrunch · 6 Aug, 17:54
Three regional cycle routes completed in Riga for €25.6 million
Riga has completed three regional cycle routes costing over €25.6 million, connecting the city with Babīte, Ulbroka and Ķekava.
Dienas Bizness · 6 Aug, 17:53
SoftBank Donated $50 Million to Trump’s Library Months Before Federal Data Center Deal
SoftBank gave $50 million to Donald Trump's presidential library in January, shortly before announcing a federal land lease for a massive data center in Ohio. Lawmakers have questioned whether the timing indicates bribery.
The Verge · 6 Aug, 17:53
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm Apollo
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo, after rival bidder Castlelake dropped out. Apollo offered £7.15 per share for the airline.
BBC World · 6 Aug, 17:52
How to watch Google's Pixel 11 event: Four phones, a Pixel Watch, and more
Google's Made By Google event on August 12 at 6 PM ET will likely introduce four Pixel 11 phones, a new Pixel Watch, and possibly a location tracker, with a livestream and liveblog available.
Engadget · 6 Aug, 17:52
The messy politics behind Google’s big AI shakeup
Google has reshuffled its AI leadership, with Demis Hassabis stepping back at DeepMind and veteran Jeff Dean leaving to found a startup. The changes come amid concerns about ethics, Pentagon contracts, and internal tensions over product speed.
The Verge · 6 Aug, 16:58
Apple Pencil USB-C vs Pro: Key differences and how to choose
This article compares Apple's two latest styluses, highlighting the Pro model's extra features and which iPads support each version.
Engadget · 6 Aug, 16:58
Suno announces song watermarking and download limits amid copyright lawsuits
AI music platform Suno has announced the introduction of watermarking, download restrictions, and stricter community guidelines to prevent misuse, while facing multiple copyright lawsuits.
TechCrunch AI · 6 Aug, 16:57
Suno to start watermarking AI-generated songs amid legal challenges
Suno, a platform for creating AI-generated music, has announced new measures including audio watermarking, download restrictions, and updated community guidelines to curb misuse and copycat tracks. The company is currently facing numerous lawsuits and a major data breach fallout.
TechCrunch · 6 Aug, 16:57
Miami's Aston Martin Residences owners sue developer over alleged construction defects
Residents of the luxury Aston Martin Residences tower in Miami have filed a lawsuit against the developer and builders, citing serious construction defects discovered just two years after completion. Fixes could cost millions, while the developer rejects the claims.
iAuto.lv · 6 Aug, 15:58
Netflix gets six-hour exclusive window for GTA VI extended look
Netflix will exclusively stream an extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27 for six hours before it hits YouTube, in a partnership with Rockstar Games.
Engadget · 6 Aug, 15:57
Google Maps adds agentic features including food ordering and hotel bookings
Google Maps' Ask Maps feature is gaining agentic capabilities, letting users order food, book hotels, find event tickets and receive personalized answers based on Gmail and Calendar data.
TechCrunch · 6 Aug, 15:57
Google Maps expands 'Ask Maps' with food ordering and hotel booking
Google has announced new agentic capabilities for 'Ask Maps', including food ordering, hotel booking, and personalized recommendations based on Gmail and Calendar data.
TechCrunch AI · 6 Aug, 15:57
Google Maps' Ask Maps AI can now order food and offer personalized recommendations
Google Maps has expanded its AI-powered Ask Maps tool with new capabilities like food ordering, hotel and event discovery, and personalized suggestions based on user data. The features are rolling out in the US first, with more countries to follow.
The Verge · 6 Aug, 15:56
Utilitas begins construction of wind and storage power plant in Valmiera
Energy company Utilitas has launched the construction of a wind and battery storage power plant in Valmiera, Latvia, expected to generate around 330 GWh annually and supply 110,000 households. The facility is scheduled to become operational in early 2028.
ERR (rus) · 6 Aug, 15:52
Best Android Chargers for 2026: Wall, Wireless, and Portable Picks
WIRED's experts list the best Android chargers for 2026. All picks support USB-C Power Delivery and work with iPhone too.
Wired · 6 Aug, 14:53
Diesel excise cut: only part of the benefit reached Latvian consumers
An analysis by Latvia’s Competition Council shows that a temporary diesel excise duty reduction from April to June lowered pump prices by an average of 4.95 cents per litre, or about 58% of the planned cut. Fuel price growth in the first half of 2026 was mostly driven by higher procurement costs, not retailer margins.
Jauns.lv · 6 Aug, 14:50
Two US Fossil Fuel Giants Double Down on Data Center Power
Williams and Chevron are investing heavily in natural gas plants and pipelines to power data centers, a move that could lock in fossil fuel use for decades. Analysts warn the trend may delay the renewable transition while meeting AI's growing electricity demand.
Wired · 6 Aug, 13:56
Nintendo profit surges 53.5% after US tariff refund
Nintendo's quarterly profit jumped by 53.5% to ¥147.4bn, helped by a refund on US tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling. The company's shares rose on the earnings release.
The Guardian World · 6 Aug, 13:54
Finland’s SeeTrue Technologies raises €2.2 million to commercialise low-power eye-sensing architecture
Joensuu-based DeepTech company SeeTrue Technologies has closed a €2.2 million financing round led by ZEISS Ventures. The funds will accelerate the commercialisation of its ultra-low-power eye-sensing architecture.
EU-Startups · 6 Aug, 13:53
Old Newspapers in Latvia: Recycled, but Not Collected Separately
Old newspapers are being recycled into new products in Latvia and abroad, but currently in Latvia they are not collected separately — they are collected together with cardboard packaging. This could change if requirements for producers and importers placing products on the market are revised.
Dienas Bizness · 6 Aug, 13:52
OpenAI asks judge to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit as 'meritless'
OpenAI has asked a federal judge to throw out Apple's lawsuit accusing the ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets, calling the allegations meritless. The company argues Apple mischaracterizes both employee actions and generic product information as trade secrets.
The Verge · 6 Aug, 12:54
Microsoft warns of large-scale Russian hacking campaign targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks worldwide
Microsoft says it has uncovered a large-scale hacking campaign by Russian actors targeting public Wi-Fi networks in hotels and conference centers around the world.
Meduza · 6 Aug, 11:56
Budget Airline Jetstar to Charge Fees for Using the Overhead Bin
Jetstar, an Australian budget carrier, will become the first airline in the country to charge passengers for carry-on luggage that does not fit under the seat, making overhead bin usage a paid service.
The New York Times · 6 Aug, 11:55
From garage to 150 slug traps a day: Viimsi resident uses nine 3D printers to meet demand
After Spanish slugs destroyed his garden, Hendrik Võrno from Viimsi designed a slug trap and now produces up to 150 units a day using nine 3D printers in his garage.
ERR (rus) · 6 Aug, 10:54
Chargepoly lands €23 million investment to drive heavy-duty fleet electrification
Chargepoly, a specialist in electrifying commercial vehicle fleets, has raised €23 million in a funding round led by Meridiam. The investment will support the company's efforts to accelerate the transition to electric heavy-duty transport.
EU-Startups · 6 Aug, 09:54
Russia Allows Sale of Lower-Grade Fuel Until 2027
Russia's government has authorized the production and sale of gasoline with lower environmental classes K2–K4 until July 1, 2027, as part of emergency measures to address a fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian strikes on refineries.
ERR (rus) · 6 Aug, 08:54
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Bakery “Lāči” turnover drops 3.4%, company posts loss
SIA “Lāči” reported a turnover of €10.73 million last year, down 3.4% from 2024, while also recording a loss of €199,823.
TVNET · 6 Aug, 08:53
airBaltic's Swiss subsidiary still awaits permit; union concerned about social guarantees
The airBaltic's subsidiary in Switzerland has not yet received approval to start operations, while the aviation union warns that pilots' social guarantees may deteriorate after renegotiating contracts.
LSM (rus) · 6 Aug, 08:51
American foulbrood detected in bee farm in Ranka parish; three-kilometre restricted zone set up
The Food and Veterinary Service has declared a three-kilometre protection zone around a bee farm in Ranka parish, Gulbenes municipality, after American foulbrood was detected. Inspectors will assess colonies and investigate the outbreak.
Dienas Bizness · 6 Aug, 08:51
The $299 Viture Pro 2 are the company's lightest and most comfortable smartglasses yet
Viture's fifth-anniversary lineup includes the Pro 2 smartglasses and a slimmer Mobile Dock Mini. The glasses are the company's lightest yet, with new display and fit features, priced at $299.
Engadget · 6 Aug, 07:55
Latvia fourth in EU for digital services, but expert warns about productivity
Latvia ranks fourth in the European Union for digitalisation of public services, with more than €129 million from the recovery instrument allocated to public-sector digital transformation. An industry executive argues that success should be measured by outcomes, not by the number of systems introduced.
Žurnāls Ir · 6 Aug, 06:55
Seven professions set to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is not so much eliminating jobs as shifting demand toward analytical and human-centric professions. The article outlines seven resilient career fields and the key questions to ask when choosing a path.
BNN · 6 Aug, 06:53
Fiscal Discipline Council warns hospital reform violates budget rules
Latvia's Fiscal Discipline Council has warned that the government's hospital network reform does not comply with the Fiscal Discipline Law because no compensating measures were adopted alongside the spending increase. The council recommends either finding funding sources or revoking the decision until proper approval.
Dienas Bizness · 6 Aug, 06:51