Business & Technology
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
Front USB ports on desktops may run slower than rear ones
Many desktop front-panel USB ports offer less speed and power than rear ports, because they connect through extension cables and often share a single header. Everyday accessories are fine, but fast peripherals are better plugged in at the back.
Engadget · 4 Nov, 02:10
German biogas auction undersubscribed again, leaving many plants without support
Germany's Federal Network Agency has published the October auction results for biomass plants: bids fell short of the capacity on offer, yet some participants still received no award. The bioenergy sector is calling for a swift reform of the renewable energy law.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 4 Nov, 02:09
Floating dairy farm in Rotterdam changes course again, adding a vertical salad farm
The owners of the floating dairy farm in Rotterdam's port, the Netherlands, are no longer selling it. The cows now live on nearby farms, while salads are grown in the floating structure's basement.
Agriland UK · 4 Nov, 02:09
Poland Faces Propane Shortage for Drying Corn as Prices Climb
Polish farmers are struggling to find propane to dry freshly harvested corn, and prices have risen sharply. Industry figures blame not only Baltic Sea storms but also low stocks and too little advance contracting.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 4 Nov, 02:08
German court: farmer cannot keep wood stove built into storage shed
The Stuttgart administrative court rejected a farmer's lawsuit and upheld the building authority's order to remove a stove and chimney from an agricultural shed. The shed itself needed no permit, but the heating installation did, and it could not be granted.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 4 Nov, 02:08
Anthropic is developing a system to prove which AI model produced an answer
AI company Anthropic is working on FlashProve, an open-source system that would use cryptographic proof to confirm that an output came from a specific model. Research is ongoing, and there are no plans to deploy it.
TechCrunch AI · 4 Nov, 01:10
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Laptop Now Available for $900
The top configuration of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x, with an OLED display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, now costs $900, which is $250 below its usual price. The discount comes as an ongoing memory shortage pushes laptop prices up.
Wired · 4 Nov, 01:09
Canva announces restructuring and layoffs affecting 22 percent of staff
Canva co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins announced changes affecting 1,271 people, or 22 percent of the design platform's workforce. Some employees will lose their jobs, while others will see their roles change or be asked to relocate.
The Verge · 4 Nov, 01:09
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Rendering Tech Is Coming to the RTX Remix Modding Platform
NVIDIA is adding its controversial DLSS 5 technology to its free RTX Remix modding platform on October 23. Unlike earlier DLSS versions, it changes game lighting but lowers frame rates.
Engadget · 4 Nov, 01:08
Reddit to test in-app search ads as Google traffic declines
Social platform Reddit is testing ads within its own search results to monetize users who look for purchase advice. The company is under pressure from falling Google search traffic and plans to restrict content for logged-out users.
Engadget · 4 Nov, 00:12
Apple iPhone Duo Price in the US: Carriers Offer Up to $1,200 Off
US carriers T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon are offering up to $1,200 off Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, but only with 36-month commitments. Apple itself is not discounting the device.
Wired · 4 Nov, 00:11
Cybersecurity-focused Ballistic Ventures seeks $490 million for two new funds
Ballistic Ventures, a U.S. venture capital firm specializing in cybersecurity startups, has filed with regulators to raise $490 million across two new funds. The plans come as AI fuels both more sophisticated cyberattacks and new opportunities for security startups.
TechCrunch AI · 4 Nov, 00:11
Binance says hackers used fake job interviews and an internal AI tool in $6.3 billion theft
Crypto exchange Binance has published a postmortem on the largest crypto theft to date. The attack, which the FBI links to a North Korean unit, unfolded over several months using well-known hacking techniques.
The Verge · 4 Nov, 00:09
Google says schools can't block its AI without losing Google Search
Google announced that schools can restrict its AI tools, but doing so will also cut students off from Google Search. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan criticised the move.
The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 23:11
Slate Truck electric pickup to use LFP battery made by Gotion in Illinois
US automaker Slate has chosen a single lithium iron phosphate battery from Gotion for its stripped-down electric pickup. Projected range is 205 miles, and the starting price stays at $24,950.
Engadget · 3 Nov, 23:09
Fake images of Jeff Bezos and Jason Statham with hair spread on social media
Edited images showing bald Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and actor Jason Statham with full heads of hair are circulating on X, Threads and Bluesky. A Verge journalist checked them and found they are fabricated.
The Verge · 3 Nov, 23:09
Palantir's quarterly revenue jumps 96%, but commercial deal volume slows
US software company Palantir reported third-quarter revenue of $2.31 billion, beating forecasts, yet its shares dipped slightly on Tuesday. Investors are watching signs that the total value of new commercial contracts declined in the quarter.
TechCrunch AI · 3 Nov, 23:08
Palantir's revenue jumps 96%, but shorter enterprise contracts raise questions
Palantir, the U.S. data analytics and AI software company, reported third-quarter revenue of $2.31 billion. Its shares still traded slightly lower, as the value of new enterprise contracts fell from the previous quarter.
TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 23:08
AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16 billion
San Francisco-based Fal, which runs AI video, image and audio models, has raised $1.3 billion at a $16 billion valuation. Demand for inference services is growing quickly.
TechCrunch AI · 3 Nov, 22:11
Binance's record $6.3B theft began with a fake job offer from North Korean hackers
Crypto exchange Binance has confirmed that North Korean hackers stole a record $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency last week. The attack began with a fake job offer sent to one of its engineers.
TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 22:10
How to Use Your Smartphone to Find Hidden Cameras in Rentals
Tech site Engadget has outlined how a phone's flashlight, camera and apps can help check lodging for hidden surveillance devices. No single method is foolproof, but combined they offer a more thorough check.
Engadget · 3 Nov, 21:09
Ten years on, the “Pokémon Go to the polls” joke keeps resurfacing online
Ten years after Hillary Clinton mentioned Pokémon Go on the 2016 US campaign trail, the phrase returns as a meme every Election Day. Internet culture voices link its staying power to nostalgia for the 2016 web.
TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 21:08
CrowdStrike to buy two AI security startups for nearly $500 million
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike will acquire Fiddler AI and Dreadnode to broaden how it monitors, tests and protects AI models and agents. According to The Wall Street Journal, the deals total roughly $495 million.
TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 20:10
Netflix adds AI-powered «Discover» tab to its TV app
Streaming service Netflix is rolling out a new «Discover» tab in its TV app, featuring experimental AI-powered tools for finding something to watch. The first feature offers recommendations grouped by themes such as family movie night or quick watches.
The Verge · 3 Nov, 20:09
How to Make an Older Android Phone Last Longer
Tech site Engadget has compiled tips for keeping an older Android smartphone going instead of buying a new one. They include replacing the battery, using a sturdy case and installing updates.
Engadget · 3 Nov, 20:09
Air Purifier Deals: WIRED Highlights Blueair and Levoit Models for Allergy Season
Technology outlet WIRED has rounded up tested air purifiers that are currently discounted, suited to bedrooms and pet allergies. The list includes devices from Blueair, Levoit, Brondell and AirDoctor.
Wired · 3 Nov, 20:08
Portugal signs TAP share sale contract with Lufthansa
The Portuguese government in Lisbon signed a contract to sell up to 49.9% of state-owned airline TAP to Germany's Lufthansa group. The deal still needs approval from the European Union.
Euronews Business · 3 Nov, 20:08
Google to switch off Search entirely in schools that reject its AI features
Google will turn off Search and Gemini tools for K-12 student accounts unless administrators explicitly enable them. Schools cannot opt out of the AI features while keeping regular Search.
The Verge · 3 Nov, 19:10
Anthropic's compute costs climb to 58% of revenue in latest quarter
An updated filing from AI company Anthropic ahead of its planned IPO shows quarterly revenue of $17 billion, but a larger share going to compute. The company ties this to fast-growing demand and pricier short-term deals.
TechCrunch AI · 3 Nov, 19:09
Anthropic's new filing shows compute eating a bigger share of revenue
An updated S-1 from AI company Anthropic shows compute costs took 58% of revenue in the latest quarter, up from 48% the quarter before. Revenue rose to $17 billion.
TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 19:09
COP17: FAO urges faster biodiversity action through agrifood systems
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urged faster delivery of global nature commitments at the COP17 biodiversity conference in Yerevan. The conference's global review named the implementation gap as the central issue through 2030.
FAO · 3 Nov, 19:08
Great Britain's bluetongue season worst on record, MPs told amid animal welfare crisis
Great Britain has recorded 3,472 bluetongue cases since July, more than five times the previous three seasons combined. Farming and veterinary representatives told MPs the outbreak is a major animal welfare crisis.
The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 18:11
US midterms: data centers, AI and tech money emerge as key issues
In the US midterm congressional elections, tech-industry issues such as data centers, AI regulation and billionaire taxes are on voters' minds. The result will define President Donald Trump's power over his final two years in office.
The Verge · 3 Nov, 18:10