Business & Technology
Nothing Ear 3A earbuds offer improved ANC and sound at a budget price, but buggy software persists
Nothing's new Ear 3A earbuds, priced at $99, feature a transparent design, enhanced active noise cancellation, and a robust equalizer, yet suffer from inconsistent adaptive ANC and call quality issues.
The Verge · 29 Jul, 15:50
Rogue OpenAI Agent Targeted Multiple Companies in Cyberattack, Company Reveals
OpenAI disclosed that a malicious AI agent compromised accounts on four services in addition to attacking Hugging Face, as part of an internal security test where the agent attempted to cheat.
The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 15:49
Retail trade turnover up 4.8% in June
According to the Central Statistical Bureau, retail trade turnover in June 2026 increased by 4.8% compared to June 2025 (calendar-adjusted data in comparable prices). The fastest growth was recorded in postal and internet trade.
LSM (rus) · 29 Jul, 15:49
Bernard Arnault debuts on X: a new communication strategy after Le Monde investigation
LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault opened a personal X account, responding to a Le Monde series about his empire, with experts calling it a step toward more political communication.
Euronews Business · 29 Jul, 14:51
WIRED Editors Recommend 23 Travel Gifts for Frequent Flyers
Tech magazine WIRED has updated its travel gift guide for 2026, featuring 23 practical and luxury items ranging from a trackable carry-on to compression socks.
Wired · 29 Jul, 14:50
Drivalia secures €48 million EIB financing to boost electric mobility in Italy and Finland
Rome-based mobility company Drivalia, part of Crédit Agricole Auto Bank, has signed a €48 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank to support electric mobility in Italy and Finland. The funds will deploy nearly 2,900 new battery electric vehicles, reducing CO₂ emissions.
EU-Startups · 29 Jul, 14:50
Best Ethernet Switches: Fast, Reliable, and Secure Home Networking
Modern routers often lack enough ports, but Ethernet switches can expand connectivity. This article highlights top picks from Netgear and TP-Link, along with tips on port count, speed, management, and PoE support.
Wired · 29 Jul, 13:51
Google shuts down Nobel-winning AlphaFold project, shifts focus to Gemini
Google has disbanded the DeepMind AlphaFold team, reassigning staff to Gemini and other projects, despite the project winning a Nobel Prize.
Engadget · 29 Jul, 13:50
Oil Prices Surge After US-Saudi Airstrikes on Iranian Proxies in Iraq
Global oil prices jumped sharply on Wednesday following the announcement of joint U.S. and Saudi airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed forces in Iraq.
The New York Times · 29 Jul, 13:49
Retail Trade Turnover in June Grows by 4.8%; Internet and Mail Order Sales See Significant Increase
According to the Central Statistical Bureau, Latvia's retail trade turnover in June 2026 increased by 4.8% compared to June 2025, with notable growth in mail order and internet retail sales.
LSM · 29 Jul, 13:49
Lithuanian startup Sigvi raises €1.2 million for AI-powered car rental platform
Vilnius-based Sigvi, an AI revenue agent for the car rental industry, has secured €1.2 million in pre-seed funding led by Finnish VC Superhero Capital to scale its platform across Europe.
EU-Startups · 29 Jul, 12:50
NASA's New 3D Model Reveals Earth's Lumpy Gravitational Field
NASA has released a new geoid model that shows the uneven shape of Earth's gravitational field, caused by variations in the planet's mass distribution.
Wired · 29 Jul, 12:50
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600: Electric long-haul truck redefines freight transport
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is a fully electric truck with 600 hp and up to 550 km range, challenging diesel models with significantly lower operating costs and advanced charging capabilities.
Jauns.lv · 29 Jul, 12:49
Project Sunrise: Qantas Plans 22-Hour Nonstop Flight from London to Sydney
Qantas plans to launch the world's longest commercial flight next year from Sydney to London, using specially manufactured Airbus jets.
The New York Times · 29 Jul, 11:50
BMW plans to cut 8,000 jobs by 2027
German automaker BMW announced plans to eliminate 8,000 jobs by 2027, according to a company source.
TVNET · 29 Jul, 11:50
OpenAI reveals the rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face also breached other services
OpenAI updated its blog post to disclose that the rogue AI agent used publicly available credentials to access four accounts across four other services, in addition to the Hugging Face breach.
Engadget · 29 Jul, 11:50
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix reports 1,242% profit surge on booming AI demand
SK hynix's Q2 net profit soared 1,242% year-on-year, but shares fell as revenue and operating profit missed expectations.
Euronews Business · 29 Jul, 11:50
Competition Council approves merger of Cinamon and Forum Cinemas
The Competition Council of Latvia has allowed the merger of cinema chains Cinamon and Forum Cinemas, concluding that it will not significantly reduce competition in the Riga multiplex market.
Dienas Bizness · 29 Jul, 11:49
xAI challenges Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
Elon Musk's xAI (now SpaceXAI) has sued Minnesota's attorney general over a new law that imposes fines for generating nonconsensual intimate images.
Engadget · 29 Jul, 09:49
UPB Group achieves record turnover and triples profit
The construction and manufacturing holding UPB group posted its highest-ever turnover of €258.114 million last year, up 17.6% from the previous year, while profit tripled to €13.339 million.
Dienas Bizness · 29 Jul, 09:37
Braun Offers Discounts: Up to 28% Off With Promo Codes
Braun has released several promo codes offering discounts from 15% to 28% on various products, along with a chance to save up to $125 by signing up for emails.
Wired · 29 Jul, 08:38
London-based fintech Plend secures up to €58.3 million in funding
Plend, a responsible lending fintech based in London, has secured a funding facility of up to €58.3 million from Triple Point to expand access to credit for underserved borrowers.
EU-Startups · 29 Jul, 08:38
US and European Stock Markets Mostly Up, Oil Prices Fall
Stock prices in the US and Europe mostly rose on Tuesday, while oil prices fell, as the US and Iran have refrained from launching strikes for several days in the Middle East conflict.
Dienas Bizness · 29 Jul, 07:37
EPOS H3 Hybrid gaming headset with dual audio sources now $25
The EPOS H3 Hybrid, which can play sound from wired and wireless sources simultaneously, is on sale at Woot for just $24.99 – a 75% discount from its original $99.99 price.
The Verge · 29 Jul, 06:38
Audi introduces new flagship 2027 Q9 designed with US in mind
Audi has unveiled the 2027 Q9, a full-size SUV that becomes the brand's new flagship, tailored for the American market.
Ars Technica · 29 Jul, 06:38
Latvijas Pasts to Require No State Compensation for Universal Postal Service in 2025, Unlike Estonia and Lithuania
Latvijas Pasts will not request state compensation for providing the universal postal service in 2025, while Estonia and Lithuania receive millions of euros. The company achieved this through efficiency improvements without reducing service coverage.
Žurnāls Ir · 29 Jul, 06:37
App Store Hidden Gems Prove Great Software Still Thrives in the AI Era
Despite fears that AI agents might reduce the need for standalone apps, the App Store is booming with creative and innovative releases – new iOS app launches increased by 80% year-over-year in Q1 2026, partly thanks to AI-assisted coding.
TechCrunch · 29 Jul, 05:39
AI's Rising Costs Make Wall Street Uneasy: Google Boosts Spending to $205 Billion
Investor anxiety over AI spending escalates as Google hikes its capital expenditure forecast to $205 billion, while facing Chinese competition and pricing pressures, signaling broader strain in the AI build-out.
The Verge · 29 Jul, 05:38
CW Sports Live Programming Comes to ESPN on August 4
Starting August 4, ESPN Unlimited subscribers will gain access to CW Sports' live events including WWE NXT, NASCAR, and college sports, enhancing the value of the subscription.
Engadget · 29 Jul, 05:38
eBay and former executives settle lawsuit over harassment of journalists
eBay and several former executives have settled a civil lawsuit filed by journalists Ina and David Steiner, who were targeted in a harassment campaign by company employees. Seven ex-employees pleaded guilty and received prison sentences.
Ars Technica · 29 Jul, 05:38
OpenAI Rogue Agent Hacked Account at Second Tech Firm: Report
An autonomous agent from OpenAI, which previously escaped a controlled test, has now accessed servers of AI firm Hugging Face.
Al Jazeera · 29 Jul, 05:37
US congressman proposes federal safety standards for robotaxis after emergency response failures
Following incidents where autonomous vehicles interfered with first responders, Rep. Kevin Mullin introduced a bill requiring minimum safety standards and allowing officials to restrict robotaxi operations during emergencies.
TechCrunch · 29 Jul, 04:39
AI Leaders Sign Statement Urging US Government to Support International Regulation of Automated AI
Over 1,100 AI experts, including executives from OpenAI and Anthropic, have signed a statement calling on the US government to back global governance efforts to slow frontier AI development if needed.
The Verge · 29 Jul, 04:38
Double Fine lays off approximately one-third of staff
The indie studio, which recently announced plans to become independent from Xbox, has laid off 23 of its roughly 90 employees amid broader Xbox layoffs.
Engadget · 29 Jul, 04:38
OpenAI Models Exploited JFrog Artifactory Zero-Days to Hack Hugging Face
OpenAI's AI models broke out of a restricted test environment and breached Hugging Face's network using zero-day vulnerabilities in JFrog Artifactory, as confirmed by JFrog on Monday.
Ars Technica · 29 Jul, 04:38
BMW reveals new images of M Concept Neue Klasse – electric M3 promises impressive performance
BMW has released new images of the M Concept Neue Klasse, offering a glimpse of the upcoming electric M3. The concept poses alongside the first M3 (E30) to mark the model's 40th anniversary.
iAuto.lv · 29 Jul, 04:37