Business & Technology (25)

TechCrunch Founder Summit to be held in Boston on November 4 for startup founders

Tech news outlet TechCrunch is holding its Founder Summit on November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston. The event will focus on building companies outside traditional Silicon Valley hubs.

TechCrunch · 2 Nov, 16:11

Russian telecom giant Rostelecom plans underground data centers as protection from drones

Rostelecom, Russia's largest internet provider, intends to build underground data centers with a higher level of protection against external threats. The company is reportedly in talks with mining group Nornickel on a joint project.

Meduza · 2 Nov, 16:10

SpaceX reportedly weighs launching mobile service through Boost Mobile

US space company SpaceX has reportedly discussed a deal with mobile carrier Boost Mobile to launch its own wireless service. The arrangement could involve buying Boost Mobile or gaining access to its network.

The Verge · 2 Nov, 16:09

Poland Confirms Nearly 30 New African Swine Fever Outbreaks in Wild Boar in a Week

Poland confirmed almost 30 new African swine fever outbreaks among wild boar last week across seven voivodeships. Since January, 1,816 outbreaks have been recorded, over 1,000 fewer than a year earlier.

farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 2 Nov, 16:09

More European supermarkets report hacked fridges and freezers

Supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg and Estonia have reported sudden temperature changes in their cooling systems, suspected to be cyberattacks. The full scale of the incident has not yet been confirmed.

The Verge · 2 Nov, 15:10

ERGO Pays €15,500 for Stolen Porsche Headlights

Insurer ERGO has received more than 20 comprehensive (KASKO) claims for car part thefts so far this year, up to October. The average payout for this risk has more than doubled to €2,670.

TVNET · 2 Nov, 14:10

Wired Picks 18 Gift Ideas for PC Gamers: Headsets, Keyboards, Mice and Monitors

Technology outlet Wired has published a gift guide for PC gaming fans, covering headsets, keyboards, mice, a monitor, a chair and other accessories. The guide was updated in November 2025.

Wired · 2 Nov, 14:09

Android vulnerability lets a single SMS crash a smartphone

Security researcher Mark Blaszczyk has found a vulnerability affecting smartphones running Android 12 and newer versions. A specially crafted WAP Push SMS is processed in the background and never appears in the user's inbox.

Kursors.lv · 2 Nov, 13:10

Ford launches a “privacy promise” and explains how it uses customer data

US automaker Ford has announced a “privacy promise” on vehicle data handling and launched a website explaining how data is used and how to change settings. The move comes as it prepares a new generation of connected cars.

TechCrunch · 2 Nov, 13:10

EU dairy imports fall 19%, exports top €12 billion

A European Commission report shows EU dairy imports dropped 19% in the first seven months of 2026, while exports rose 2%. The sector's trade surplus reached almost €11 billion.

farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 2 Nov, 13:08

France to tap oil reserves to lower diesel prices

From 1 November 2026, France is using its strategic oil reserves to boost diesel supply and cut pump prices. TotalEnergies has already announced a price of 2.15 euros per litre at 705 stations.

iAuto.lv · 2 Nov, 13:08

Intel shifts production focus from consumer chips to server processors

Chipmaker Intel is moving part of its manufacturing from ordinary computer chips to server processors as demand for artificial intelligence computing power grows. The company calls the situation one of the most notable supply shortages in the industry's history.

Kursors.lv · 2 Nov, 12:10

Hundreds of Ordinary-Looking AI Apps Hide Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features

A WIRED investigation has uncovered a network of more than 400 linked domains and apps that pose as everyday services while enabling explicit deepfake generation. Apple and Google have removed most of the apps after being asked about them.

Wired · 2 Nov, 12:10

Russian grain transit leaves Latvia about €30 per tonne, commentary says

A Dienas Bizness commentary calculates that Russian grain transit through Latvia earns the sector €25–30 per tonne, far below the €290 million a year cited by the Transport Ministry. The author concludes that the arguments against a ban do not hold up.

Dienas Bizness · 2 Nov, 12:08

Europe weighs its own approach to quantum computing and artificial intelligence

Politico Europe coverage shows Europe drafting a quantum computing strategy, widening supercomputer cooperation with Canada and arguing over how to regulate artificial intelligence.

Politico Europe · 2 Nov, 11:10

Volkswagen pauses development of the electric ID. Golf

German carmaker Volkswagen has temporarily halted pre-development of the planned compact electric car ID. Golf. Brand chief Thomas Schäfer says the company currently lacks the funds to continue.

Kursors.lv · 2 Nov, 11:10

Paris-based Gallium Defence emerges from stealth with €7.1 million for drone detection

Gallium Defence, a startup in the French capital that develops drone detection systems, has come out of stealth and raised €7.1 million in seed funding. The company says its technology costs a fraction of what legacy systems do.

EU-Startups · 2 Nov, 11:10

Dienas Bizness secures Recovery Fund support for digital transformation

The Latvian publisher of Dienas Bizness has signed an agreement with the Central Finance and Contracting Agency for Recovery Fund support to modernise its media processes. The project includes CRM systems, mobile apps and Smart TV apps.

Dienas Bizness · 2 Nov, 11:09

Tourists keep visiting the countryside but spend less on food, association says

This summer rural tourism in Latvia saw no significant drop in bookings or visitor numbers, but guests spent more cautiously on food, the Lauku ceļotājs association concluded. Businesses are raising food prices carefully.

LSM (rus) · 2 Nov, 10:11

OpenAI chief Altman criticises ordinary users for using RAM in their own computers

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman criticised, on the podcast “Cheeky Pint”, the fact that ordinary users use operating memory (DRAM) in their PCs and game consoles. In his view, that memory could instead be directed to cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

Kursors.lv · 2 Nov, 10:09

Munich's Marble Cognition Raises €3.35 Million to Build AI Coworkers for Business Operations

Munich-based startup Marble Cognition has raised €3.35 million in a pre-Seed round. It is building AI coworkers that first learn how business processes work before automating them.

EU-Startups · 2 Nov, 10:09

Estonian driver Volver wins rally sprint "Latvija"; Prime Minister Kulbergs' crew tops historic car class

The crew of Estonian driver Karl Martin Volver won the "Latvija" rally sprint at Biķernieki. The crew of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs won the historic car classification.

Apollo.lv · 2 Nov, 09:10

Meta Develops Humanoid Robot Prototype Aimed at Household Chores

US tech company Meta has built a prototype of its first humanoid robot, intended to help with everyday household tasks in the future. The report comes from The Information.

Kursors.lv · 2 Nov, 09:10

Winter dairy feeding: how concentrate levels affect milk producers' margins

Dairy farmers are advised to fine-tune winter concentrate rations, since overfeeding raises costs without increasing milk output. Silage quality is central and should be tested as early as possible.

Agriland UK · 2 Nov, 09:08

Jackery unveils Explorer 100D, its smallest portable power station yet

US company Jackery has announced the Explorer 100D, a portable power station with a 96Wh battery. It is the company's smallest model and uses lithium iron phosphate cells.

The Verge · 2 Nov, 07:10

Autumn calving: why water matters for calves' early health

Irish farming outlet Agriland reminds farmers rearing calves this autumn that milk is not the only essential liquid in a calf's diet. Water also matters, because the rumen begins to develop after birth.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 2 Nov, 07:08

Valtra unveils sixth-generation T series tractor for the mid-power segment

Finnish tractor maker Valtra has introduced its sixth-generation T series in the mid-sized horsepower segment. The machine is a finalist in the MidPower category of the 2027 Tractor Of The Year awards.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 2 Nov, 07:08

Hidden Work Mode tile found in Android Auto code

A teardown of Android Auto version 18.0.664204 uncovered a Work Mode tile, suggesting Google may be testing Work Profile support in the car display. The feature does not work yet, and no release date is known.

Engadget · 2 Nov, 06:11

European Car of the Year 2027 Final Features Only Electric Cars for the First Time

For the first time in the 63-year history of the European Car of the Year (COTY) award, all seven 2027 finalists are fully electric. The winner will be announced on 8 January in Brussels.

iAuto.lv · 2 Nov, 06:11

Autumn-born calves need water as much as milk, farm guidance says

Agriland UK advises calf rearers to ensure constant access to clean water during the autumn calving season, as it is key to rumen development and early health.

Agriland UK · 2 Nov, 06:08

Irish student uses school project to highlight fading youth interest in farming

Cian Hanrahan, a sixth-year student in Limerick, has used his Leaving Cert politics project to draw attention to declining interest in farming among young people.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 2 Nov, 06:08

Journalists Examine Health-Tech Firm Nutrameg's Claims of Rapid Growth

The analysis desk of Latvian news portal Delfi has investigated Nutrameg, a nutrition-plan company that says it grew 26-fold in five years. The piece also looks at its earlier name, Science22.com, and its patent claims.

Delfi · 2 Nov, 05:11

Engadget test finds Google Maps easier to use on Android Auto than on Apple CarPlay

An Engadget writer compared Google Maps on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in the same car. Android Auto proved easier for voice control, comparing results, map handling and electric-vehicle trip planning.

Engadget · 2 Nov, 05:10

Volkswagen pauses development of electric ID.Golf over costs

German carmaker Volkswagen has temporarily halted development of the upcoming electric ID.Golf, saying it cannot currently afford the expense. Work is to resume once funding is secured.

iAuto.lv · 2 Nov, 05:09