Business & Technology
How to Plan Major Home Improvement Projects and Evaluate Financing Options
Large home or property improvements require careful planning, prioritization, and a realistic budget. A loan secured by the property can be a solution if the monthly renovation budget is insufficient.
Jauns.lv · 10 Jul, 08:36
Financial Times warns of global diesel shortage risk
The Financial Times reports that Russia's ban on diesel exports and rising tensions in the Persian Gulf threaten global diesel supplies, likely leading to higher prices.
LSM · 10 Jul, 08:36
Elon Musk Praises Anthropic, Promises Not to Cut Off Competitor from SpaceX Servers
Elon Musk has expressed admiration for AI lab Anthropic, calling it the leader and promising not to disrupt its services despite being a competitor.
TechCrunch AI · 10 Jul, 06:37
Logistics robotization in Latvia is still in its infancy
Only 3–5% of Latvian companies use robotization in logistics, compared to 19% in Lithuania. Research predicts that automation will become one of the key development directions in the Baltics within the next five to ten years.
Žurnāls Ir · 10 Jul, 06:36
Bank of Latvia economists: Diesel prices react faster to increases than decreases
A study by Bank of Latvia economists shows a short-term asymmetry in diesel fuel prices at Latvian gas stations – prices rise faster than they fall, but the transmission is complete over 25-30 working days. Retail margins have also increased in recent years.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Jul, 06:36
Google will now tell you if an ad was made with AI
Google adds a label in its Ad Center to indicate whether ads on Search, Discover, and YouTube were created or edited using artificial intelligence.
The Verge · 10 Jul, 05:37
Allstate Accuses Broadcom of Auditing It Because It Quit VMware, CA
Insurance firm Allstate has sued Broadcom, alleging it launched four separate software audits after Allstate decided not to renew its VMware and CA contracts.
Ars Technica · 10 Jul, 05:37
OpenAI Shuts Down Atlas Browser but Expands AI Browsing Features
OpenAI is sunsetting its AI-powered browser Atlas, integrating its agentic browsing capabilities into ChatGPT's desktop app and a new Chrome extension.
TechCrunch AI · 10 Jul, 05:37
South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share sale
SK Hynix has raised $26.5bn in its New York share offering, the largest ever listing by a foreign firm in the US, driven by strong demand from investors seeking exposure to the AI chip supply chain.
BBC World · 10 Jul, 05:36
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work, a new productivity tool for work
OpenAI has released ChatGPT Work, combining its chatbot, Codex coding agent, and a web browser into one desktop app, featuring task scheduling, computer control, and app integration.
Engadget · 10 Jul, 04:38
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work, a tool that can handle lengthy tasks
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Work, promising to solve the earlier Agent Mode's time limits by staying with projects for hours, automating workflows, and integrating with workplace tools.
Ars Technica · 10 Jul, 04:37
Netflix reportedly considers adding always-on channels
In response to declining engagement, Netflix is weighing the introduction of always-on channels and bundles with other streaming services, aiming to reverse the trend.
The Verge · 10 Jul, 04:37
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI's No. 2 role
Fidji Simo, OpenAI's second-highest-ranking executive, is leaving her full-time position due to a prolonged medical leave for a neuroimmune condition, transitioning to a part-time advisory role. Her departure creates a leadership vacuum as OpenAI eyes an IPO and shifts focus toward coding tools amid cooling ChatGPT growth.
TechCrunch AI · 10 Jul, 04:37
Two New ETFs Allow Investors to Avoid Elon Musk's Companies
Two newly registered exchange-traded funds explicitly exclude Elon Musk's enterprises, giving investors a way to avoid exposure to the controversial billionaire.
TechCrunch · 10 Jul, 04:36
Thousands of Pokémon Go Players Gather in Times Square to Defeat Mega Mewtwo Y
Nearly 2,000 players participated in one of the largest in-person Pokémon battles ever, held in Times Square to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.
Wired · 10 Jul, 04:36
Denza BAO 5: Chinese Premium Plug-in Hybrid Off-Roader Enters European Market
BYD's premium brand Denza will launch its first off-road vehicle, the BAO 5, in Europe by late 2026. The 4.92-meter plug-in hybrid with 544 hp, ladder frame, and off-road capabilities aims to compete with the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser.
iAuto.lv · 10 Jul, 04:36
Game Boy Camera adapter for Jupiter photography released as free 3D-printable project
Musician and retro tech enthusiast Chris Graue has published the schematics for a 3D-printed adapter that allows a Game Boy Camera to be connected to a telescope eyepiece—the same approach he used to photograph Jupiter.
Engadget · 10 Jul, 03:37
Michigan's explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases
Michigan has reported 1,251 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis infection as of July 9, with 44 hospitalizations. The outbreak began in late June and has already far exceeded the state's typical annual tally.
Ars Technica · 10 Jul, 03:37
Microsoft's carbon emissions rose 25 percent last year
Microsoft's 2026 sustainability report reveals a 25% increase in carbon emissions in 2025, driven mainly by datacenter expansion, as the company struggles toward its 2030 carbon-negative goal.
The Verge · 10 Jul, 03:36
OpenAI says GPT-5.6 will be the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft 365 Copilot
OpenAI announced that its latest model, GPT-5.6, will become the preferred AI for Microsoft 365 Copilot, aiming to quell speculation about a rift between the two companies.
TechCrunch · 10 Jul, 03:36
OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the 'preferred model' for Microsoft Copilot amid breakup chatter
OpenAI has announced that its new GPT 5.6 model will be the preferred AI for Microsoft 365 Copilot, despite recent reports that Microsoft is increasingly using its own in-house models to cut costs.
TechCrunch AI · 10 Jul, 03:36
An AI agent startup just let its agent run its $100 million fundraise
Lyzr, a three-year-old Jersey City startup, used its own AI agent SivaClaw to raise a $100 million Series B round, proving the product works in the process.
TechCrunch · 10 Jul, 02:38
AI Startup Lyzr Uses Its Own Agent to Lead $100 Million Fundraising Round
Lyzr, a three-year-old enterprise AI agent builder, deployed its SivaClaw system to handle investor queries and draft documents for its Series B, attracting $400 million in interest without founders leaving their desks.
TechCrunch AI · 10 Jul, 02:38
New study: Flores hobbits were not big-game hunters but scavengers
Scientists have found that Homo floresiensis, known as hobbits, fed on the remains of pygmy elephants left by Komodo dragons rather than hunting them themselves. This challenges previous assumptions about the species' origins and abilities.
Ars Technica · 10 Jul, 02:38
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Tapped to Advise Federal Reserve on Jobs Days After Mass Layoffs
The US Federal Reserve has appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to a productivity and jobs task force that will assess the economic impact of new technologies like AI, raising questions about timing after she oversaw 3,200 job cuts.
Engadget · 10 Jul, 02:37
OpenAI’s AGI Chief Fidji Simo Steps Down Due to Health Issues
Fidji Simo, who led OpenAI’s artificial general intelligence efforts, is leaving her full-time role and becoming a part-time advisor, citing a chronic neuroimmune condition that requires her full attention.
The Verge · 10 Jul, 02:36
Playdate helps Big Ben ring on time
A clock mechanic for the Houses of Parliament uses the Playdate handheld gaming device to check the timing for Big Ben's bells.
Engadget · 10 Jul, 01:37
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 family of models with three tiers: Sol, Terra, Luna
OpenAI announced its GPT-5.6 model family on Thursday, featuring three variants aimed at different use cases. The company highlights significant efficiency gains, cybersecurity improvements, and a new enterprise tool called ChatGPT Work.
TechCrunch AI · 10 Jul, 01:36
OpenAI launches its new family of models with GPT-5.6
OpenAI unveiled on Thursday its latest model family GPT-5.6, featuring three variants – Sol, Terra, and Luna – promising significant improvements in cybersecurity, coding, and enterprise use.
TechCrunch · 10 Jul, 01:36
New York Times accuses OpenAI of hiding evidence in ChatGPT copyright case
The New York Times and the Daily News allege that OpenAI concealed its ability to search chat logs and training data for copyrighted material, escalating a two-year lawsuit over AI training on their content.
TechCrunch · 10 Jul, 00:37
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Bluetooth Speaker Gets Massive Discount – Half Off
Through July 10, Woot is selling the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 for $69.99, half its original $129.99 price. The speaker features IPX7 waterproofing, a 24-hour battery, and a 50W subwoofer for powerful sound.
The Verge · 10 Jul, 00:37
Windows Defender zero-day patch could cause hard drive to fill up
Microsoft's Wednesday patch for a critical Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may inadvertently cause the antivirus engine to write unlimited data, exhausting available disk space, according to the researcher who found the flaw.
Ars Technica · 10 Jul, 00:37
NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The New York Times, Daily News, and other US media outlets are seeking federal court sanctions against OpenAI, alleging the ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence in a landmark copyright infringement case that could decide the future of AI and news.
Al Jazeera · 10 Jul, 00:36
Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 Get a RAM Boost, but Will Cost $10 More After July 14
Retroid upgrades RAM from 8GB to 12GB for unfulfilled orders, but both handhelds will see a $10 price increase after July 14.
Engadget · 10 Jul, 00:36
Meta Launches New AI Coding Model Muse Spark 1.1 to Rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta publicly released Muse Spark 1.1 on Thursday, a multimodal AI model for agentic coding tasks, aiming to compete with similar offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic.
TechCrunch AI · 9 Jul, 23:38
Google to Introduce Transparency Tools for AI-Generated Ads
Google's My Ad Center will soon feature a 'How this ad was made' section, automatically disclosing ads created with Google's AI tools and offering optional disclosure for third-party AI tools.
Engadget · 9 Jul, 23:36