Business & Technology
AI data centres turn to old aircraft jet engines amid power shortage
Some artificial intelligence data centres short of electricity are generating their own power with converted aircraft jet engines that run on natural gas. The trend highlights the strain on power infrastructure.
Kursors.lv · 4 Nov, 10:09
Latvian Armed Forces Clarify Details of Two Drone Incidents in Country's Airspace
Latvia's National Armed Forces said a Russian Geran-type drone most likely crossed Latvian airspace on 1 November. The drone detected overnight on 3 November resembled those used by Ukraine's forces, and a search for it continues in Balvi municipality.
iAuto.lv · 4 Nov, 09:11
Paul Krugman backs temporary rent caps in Europe to curb housing speculation
Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman told Euronews he accepts temporary rent regulation while Europe builds more homes. He also warned about French public debt and the risk of European deindustrialisation.
Euronews Business · 4 Nov, 09:10
US court dismisses small firms' antitrust suit against protein bar maker David Protein
A US federal court has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit brought by three small food companies against David Protein over access to the fat substitute EPG. The judge found the plaintiffs had not plausibly defined the relevant market or shown harm to competition.
AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 4 Nov, 09:08
United List declares 878,847 euros in Saeima election campaign spending
The party alliance United List declared 878,847 euros in spending for its campaign for the 3 October Saeima election, exceeding its declared revenue by 285,082 euros. Most went on advertising in indoor and public spaces.
Dienas Bizness · 4 Nov, 08:10
Latvenergo management urges freedom to invest and considers a share offering
At a strategic forum, the management of state-owned energy company Latvenergo said that without investment in development the company will lose competitiveness. It names a public offering of part of its shares, with the state keeping control, as one possible solution.
Jauns.lv · 4 Nov, 08:09
Monbiot warns bird flu on a Utah mink farm could seed a new pandemic
Guardian columnist George Monbiot, citing a ProPublica investigation, warns that bird flu has been spreading on a mink farm in Utah since August while officials have done little. He renews his call for a global ban on mink farming.
Guardian Farming · 4 Nov, 08:09
India's EloElo raises $80 million from NBCUniversal and Hornbill to expand in microdrama market
Indian company EloElo, the maker of the Story TV microdrama app, has raised $80 million in a Series C round from Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal. Its total funding now stands at $130 million, at a valuation of $500 million.
TechCrunch · 4 Nov, 07:12
Grain Transit From Russia Through Latvia Up More Than Threefold This Year
In the first ten months of this year, 1.115 million tonnes of cereals passed through Latvia in transit from Russia, 3.1 times more than a year earlier. The State Revenue Service stresses that transit is not banned, but customs are tightening checks on grain origin.
Dienas Bizness · 4 Nov, 07:10
Where Does Artificial Intelligence Get Its Recipes? An LSM Article on Cooking and AI
The food section of Latvian Public Media (LSM) asks where artificial intelligence tools get their recipes. The article compares looking up cooking advice with AI to cookbooks, online recipes and videos.
LSM · 4 Nov, 07:09
Nigeria's Wheat Imports Expected to Fall as Inflation Weighs on Households
Wheat imports in Nigeria, a major African economy, are expected to decline this year as inflation squeezes household budgets. The country still depends heavily on imports, even though domestic wheat output is rising.
Grain Central (graudi) · 4 Nov, 07:09
Weather extremes continue to disrupt Europe's arable farming
The European Commission reports that dryness in parts of Europe and excess moisture in the Baltic states and Finland are complicating winter crop sowing. EU yield forecasts remain below the five-year average for most crops.
Agriland UK · 4 Nov, 07:08
Record-high maize yields in eastern Greater Poland, but grain buyers are closing and prices are falling
Grain maize yields in eastern Greater Poland, a voivodeship in Poland, are high this year, but grain moisture remains elevated. Some purchasing points have already stopped taking grain, and buying prices have dropped sharply in recent days.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 4 Nov, 06:09
Latvia's capital market stagnates despite record bond issuance
Latvian companies raised more than €1.5 billion through bond issues last year, yet the stock market has stalled for years. The government's goal of reaching 9% of GDP in market capitalisation by 2027 will most likely be missed.
Dienas Bizness · 4 Nov, 06:09
Polish Law Explained: Will a Son Who Worked the Family Farm Inherit More Than His Sister?
The Polish agricultural portal topagrar.pl explains that years of work on the parents' farm do not automatically give a larger inheritance share under the Polish Civil Code. One heir may keep the farm, but the other children may be entitled to a payout or a compensation claim.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 4 Nov, 06:08
Lambs average €3.72/kg at Ennis mart in Co. Clare, Ireland
At a sheep sale in Ennis Mart, Co. Clare, Ireland, lambs averaged €3.72 per kilogram on Monday. Higher quality lots went above €200.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 4 Nov, 06:08
Nexus Mods to require AI disclosure for newly uploaded mods
The PC game modding site Nexus Mods will require authors to declare whether AI was used in new mods. It will not ban AI-generated mods outright, but AI labels will become more prominent.
The Verge · 4 Nov, 05:11
Ubisoft and Others Reportedly Bid for Arkane Studios, Maker of Marvel's Blade Game
Bloomberg reports that several companies have made offers for game developer Arkane Studios, currently owned by Microsoft's Xbox. Xbox says it is weighing options ahead of a December deadline.
Engadget · 4 Nov, 05:11
BMW to introduce city-driving assistance system in Germany from 2027
German carmaker BMW will start offering a navigation-guided driver assistance system for urban traffic in Germany from 2027. The features will cover several models and can be activated through a wireless software update.
iAuto.lv · 4 Nov, 05:10
Farmers Urged to Report Unfair Supply Contracts to UK Adjudicator
The UK's Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator, Richard Thompson, is encouraging farmers to raise concerns about contract terms. His second annual report covers progress in the dairy and pig sectors.
Agriland UK · 4 Nov, 05:09
Kashmir's potato pits are vanishing, and generations of knowledge with them
In Gurez, a high-altitude valley in Indian-administered Kashmir, fewer families use traditional underground pits to store potatoes over winter. Scientists warn that local potato varieties and the knowledge around them could be lost.
Guardian Farming · 4 Nov, 05:08
Heydon: Ireland needs flexibility to design CAP schemes
Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, says member states need flexibility to design country-specific schemes under the EU's Common Agricultural Policy.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 4 Nov, 05:08
Data centers turn to converted jet engines as wait for power grows
AI data centers facing years-long waits for grid connections are starting to generate their own electricity using retired aircraft engines rebuilt to burn natural gas, the New York Times reported.
TechCrunch AI · 4 Nov, 04:11
Data centers turn to converted jet engines for power as grid connections take years
AI data centers in the US that face years-long waits for grid connections are generating their own electricity with retired jet engines rebuilt to burn natural gas. The approach gets facilities running faster, but is less efficient and more polluting.
TechCrunch · 4 Nov, 04:11
How to Check Whether Your Phone Apps Have More Permissions Than They Need
Tech outlet Engadget explains how to view and limit app permissions for the camera, location and other data on iPhone and Android phones. Reviewing permissions regularly helps keep personal data secure.
Engadget · 4 Nov, 04:10
AMD posts record $13.4 billion quarter as data centers drive growth
US chipmaker AMD reported record revenue of $13.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026, led by its data center business. Its gaming revenue, meanwhile, fell 40 percent year on year.
The Verge · 4 Nov, 04:10
New Holland Adds ForageCam Grain Processing Monitor to FR Forage Harvesters
Machinery maker New Holland will offer its self-propelled FR Forage Cruiser forage harvesters with ForageCam for the 2027 model year. The camera system rates how well maize kernels are processed and can adjust the kernel processor gap automatically.
farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 4 Nov, 04:09
Polish cattle farmer cuts feed costs with cows on pasture from May to November
Bronisław Bach, a Polish beef cattle breeder, keeps cows with calves on pasture from May to November to reduce feeding costs. The Polish farming outlet topagrar.pl describes his system.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 4 Nov, 04:08
Retailers urged to return extra 7c per litre to fresh milk farmers this winter
A farm organisation in Ireland is calling on retailers to return an extra 7 cent per litre to fresh milk farmers this winter. It says this would help offset rising input costs.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 4 Nov, 04:08
California accepts federal broadband funds but refuses to stop enforcing its own laws
California has accepted $1.42 billion from the US federal broadband program but rejects a condition requiring it to stop enforcing net neutrality and other telecom rules. The state has reserved the right to challenge the condition in court.
Ars Technica · 4 Nov, 03:11
New OLED iPad mini: Faster Chip, but $200 More Expensive
Apple's new iPad mini tablet gets an OLED display, a more powerful A20 Pro chip and water resistance, but starts at $699. It does not have a 120Hz ProMotion display.
Engadget · 4 Nov, 03:09
Nintendo releases Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Japanese game maker Nintendo is releasing a remake of the 1998 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for its Switch 2 console on 5 November. It keeps the original's foundation while adding a new visual style and modern improvements.
The Verge · 4 Nov, 03:09
Another twist in the story of the Dutch floating dairy farm
A floating dairy farm in the Netherlands, designed to promote sustainable farming on a new scale, has been put up for sale by its owners. This followed a dispute with the local environmental department.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 4 Nov, 03:09
German band Dorfrocker plans concerts in all 294 districts of Germany in 2027
The German band Dorfrocker will attempt a Guinness World Record in 2027, its 20th anniversary year, by playing once in each of Germany's 294 districts. Farmers are among those invited to apply to host.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 4 Nov, 03:08
Wheat falls on hopes of freer Black Sea grain flows
Wheat fell overnight as Russia-Ukraine peace talks raised hopes of improved grain flows across the Black Sea. Canola and corn also closed lower.
Grain Central (graudi) · 4 Nov, 03:08
PIMCO chief warns of AI market downturn even as demand for tech bonds stays strong
The CEO of bond giant PIMCO told a Hong Kong investment summit that the AI market will see a downturn. Meanwhile, new bond sales by major tech companies continue to draw heavy demand.
The Verge · 4 Nov, 02:11