Business & Technology (23)

Google brings its AI storytelling app Dreambeans to India

Google has launched its experimental AI app Dreambeans outside the U.S. for the first time. In India it supports 13 local languages plus English.

TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 06:11

Australia's central bank raises interest rates for the fifth time this year

The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate from 4.6% to 4.85% to rein in inflation driven by an oil price shock linked to the Middle East war. It is the fifth increase this year, and the decision split the bank's board.

The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 06:10

Lloyds: Digital Money Use Is Widespread in the UK, but Confidence Lags

Lloyds Banking Group's index shows digital finance tools are widely used in the UK, yet young people are the least confident using them. The bank says boosting financial confidence could add up to £100 billion to the economy over a decade.

Politico Europe · 3 Nov, 06:10

Epson Opens European Business Services Centre in Riga with €6 Million Investment

Japanese technology company Seiko Epson Corporation opened a European Business Services Centre in Riga on 22 October, supporting operations in 25 European countries. In an interview with Dienas Bizness, its chief executive outlined the company's strategy through 2035.

Dienas Bizness · 3 Nov, 06:09

Vet urges UK sheep farmers to test for liver fluke as risk extends later into the season

Ally Ward, a vet at animal health company Zoetis, says climate change and drought have pushed the liver fluke risk for sheep later into the year. Farmers are advised to keep stock away from damp areas and to test flocks.

Agriland UK · 3 Nov, 06:09

Winter ploughing usually beats spring ploughing, but only when soil moisture is right

Polish farming portal Farmer.pl says winter ploughing is generally better than spring ploughing, provided the soil is not overly wet. Ploughing wet soil raises fuel use and reduces water storage.

farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 3 Nov, 06:08

New Krone headers aim to boost BiG X forage harvester capabilities

Agricultural machinery maker Krone has added a new grass pick-up and a maize header to its BiG X forage harvester range. They are aimed at professional contractors and large-scale operators.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 3 Nov, 06:08

Is it safe to charge your phone at airport USB ports? The risk exists but is overblown

Security researchers say using public USB charging stations at airports is reasonably safe, even though US agencies have warned against it. The risk can be cut sharply by using your own charger or a USB data blocker.

Engadget · 3 Nov, 05:11

Kyiv startup builds pocket-sized device to intercept Russian drone video

Kyiv equipment startup CODE380 has developed a small receiver, the D·Vision SDR, that lets Ukrainian units see live camera feeds from Russian drones. It also covers frequencies that Russia's newer Molniya drones began using in June.

TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 05:11

Auto

German car influencer on trial over 347 km/h autobahn drive

German car blogger Michael Spegel is on trial over two 2024 drives on the A8 autobahn, during one of which he may have reached 347 km/h. Prosecutors argue that, given heavy traffic, the driving could count as a banned street race.

iAuto.lv · 3 Nov, 05:09

Ryanair Considers Pay Freeze and Warns of Higher Fares

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is considering a temporary freeze on staff pay and expects a significant rise in ticket prices next summer. The cause is higher jet fuel prices driven by the US and Israeli war with Iran.

Jauns.lv · 3 Nov, 05:09

OECD: Government Support to Agriculture Topped $950 Billion in 2025

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report on agricultural policy. It says global government support to the sector exceeded $950 billion in 2025.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 3 Nov, 05:09

Restored 1977 Mercedes MB Trac 800 from Norway Drives 2,000 km to the Vatican

A farmer from the Opole area of Poland, Henryk Kolpak, drove his 1977 Mercedes-Benz MB Trac 800 tractor 2,000 km to the Vatican on a pilgrimage after a winter rebuild. He bought it in Norway five years ago for 39,000 zlotys.

farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 3 Nov, 05:08

Poland Clarifies Soil Cover Rules: How Long Catch Crops Must Stay in Fields

Under the EU Common Agricultural Policy standard GAEC 6, Polish farmers must keep soil cover on 80% of arable land until 15 October. Winter catch crops sown under the carbon farming eco-scheme must stay in the field until 15 February.

topagrar.pl (Polija) · 3 Nov, 05:08

Analysis: Anthropic's Revenue Growth Slowed in the Third Quarter

Anthropic's third-quarter revenue reportedly reached $16.8 billion, but the increase was smaller than in the second quarter. An analyst concludes that growth nearly stalled between July and September.

Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 3 Nov, 04:11

Germany: Property Owners Must Clear Leaves From Pavements — Who Is Liable and How Often

In Germany, municipalities almost always pass the duty of clearing autumn leaves from pavements to owners of adjoining properties through local bylaws. Failing to do so can lead to liability for damages.

agrarheute (Vācija) · 3 Nov, 04:11

Germany Says Gas Supply for Winter Is Secure Despite Storage Target Miss

Germany's Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy says winter gas supply is guaranteed even though storage filling fell short of the 70% target. Facilities are about 61.2% full.

Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Nov, 04:11

German Economy Ministry Says Gas Supply Is Secure for Winter Despite Missed Storage Target

Germany's Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy says gas supply for the coming winter is guaranteed, even though storage facilities missed the 70% fill target. Storage is currently about 61.2% full.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 04:11

Chinese phone maker realme launches a Harry Potter-themed smartphone

Chinese smartphone maker realme has released the collectible realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition with Warner Bros. The first batch sold out within minutes, and a second one is available.

Engadget · 3 Nov, 04:10

Apple Hints at Revenue Growth Through Third-Party AI Apps

Apple CFO Kevan Parekh pointed to opportunities in third-party apps and partnerships related to AI during the company's earnings call, without giving details. Its services business faces regulatory pressure and a slump in mobile gaming.

TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 04:10

Apple Hints at Earning More From Third-Party AI Apps

On its quarterly earnings call, Apple's CFO suggested the company may grow services revenue through third-party apps and AI partnerships. No specifics were given.

TechCrunch AI · 3 Nov, 04:10

Reserve Bank of Australia to decide on interest rate hike today

Australia's central bank meets on Tuesday to set its cash rate, and a 0.25 percentage point rise to 4.85% is widely expected. It would be the fifth increase this year and the highest level in 18 years.

The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 04:09

Auto

1997 Ferrari F50 sells for $17 million at Las Vegas auction

A 1997 Ferrari F50 with only 170 km on the odometer sold for $17 million at an auction in Las Vegas, setting a new price record for the model. The sale was run by Broad Arrow Auctions.

iAuto.lv · 3 Nov, 04:09

Irish sheep trade: factory prices steady as heavy lambs reach €215 a head at marts

Ireland's sheep trade this week shows no real change in the factory lamb price, weight limits or cull ewe price offers. Heavy lambs reached €215 per head at livestock marts.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 3 Nov, 04:09

Polish Village Head in Waszulki Builds Community Spaces With Residents

Anna Lewikowska has served for 15 years as village head of Waszulki in northern Poland, creating shared meeting places together with residents. She says rural areas need leaders who earn trust through work.

topagrar.pl (Polija) · 3 Nov, 04:08

German Pig Farmers Threaten Protests if Pork Prices Fall Further

German farm organisations warn of falling pig prices and do not rule out new protests at slaughterhouses and retailers. They demand fairer supply contracts and more predictable prices.

agrarheute (Vācija) · 3 Nov, 04:08

October science roundup: why big dogs age faster and how a single positron was trapped for months

Ars Technica's monthly roundup covers research on why large dogs age faster, a single antimatter particle held for months, and tattoo inks visible only under UV light.

Ars Technica · 3 Nov, 03:11

Why You Should Never Plug One Power Strip Into Another

Engadget explains that daisy-chaining power strips can cause overheating and house fires. The safer approach is a single strip plugged directly into a wall outlet.

Engadget · 3 Nov, 03:10

Y Combinator chief Garry Tan spends up to $200,000 a year on AI agent usage

Garry Tan, CEO of the startup accelerator Y Combinator, says he spends roughly $100,000–$200,000 a year on AI agents. He argues personal agents will go mainstream only if their costs come down.

TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 03:09

Poland Passes Biomethane Law as Three Farmers Open a Biomethane Plant

Poland's president has signed a biomethane law introducing an auction-based support scheme for installations above 1 MW. The country's first farmer-built biomethane plant is already operating, and interest in grid connections is growing.

topagrar.pl (Polija) · 3 Nov, 03:09

Winter Rapeseed: Farmers Advised to Hold Off on Kerb Flo and Milestone Herbicides

A German crop protection adviser warns that propyzamide-based herbicides in winter rapeseed work reliably only in clear cold and with enough soil moisture. Spraying too early can sharply reduce control of blackgrass and other grass weeds.

agrarheute (Vācija) · 3 Nov, 03:09

US wheat bounces back while hail damages crops in Australia's Victoria

US wheat rebounded overnight. In Australia, hail has damaged some crops in the Victorian Mallee and northern Wimmera.

Grain Central (graudi) · 3 Nov, 03:08

Startup Trajectory raises $45 million to simplify AI model training

Trajectory, a US startup that automates post-training of AI models, has raised $45 million in a Series A round at a $300 million valuation. The round was led by Sequoia.

TechCrunch AI · 3 Nov, 02:12

Apple says it's hard to predict when iPhone Duo supply will improve

Apple COO Sabih Khan said on the company's earnings call that iPhone Duo supply is constrained and it is unclear when supply and demand will balance. Rising memory chip costs driven by AI demand also featured heavily.

TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 02:11