Business & Technology
PM: State is not a good aviation business supervisor; airBaltic needs strategic investor
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs stated that the state cannot effectively oversee the aviation business and emphasized the need for a strategic investor for airBaltic. He met with a potential investor who submitted a concrete offer.
LSM · 6 Jul, 16:36
Comcast's Sky acquires UK's largest commercial broadcaster ITV
Sky, owned by Comcast, is buying ITV's media and entertainment business for £2.1 billion, gaining its free-to-air channels and ITVX platform. The deal will make Sky the second-largest broadcaster in the UK after the BBC.
Engadget · 6 Jul, 15:37
Eurostat: Producer prices in Latvia up 0.9% in May
Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 0.9% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, a lower rise than the EU and eurozone averages.
BNN · 6 Jul, 15:36
Bentley Reveals Its First Electric Car's Name: Torcal
Bentley has announced the name of its first fully electric vehicle—Torcal—a 5-meter SUV with over 300 miles of range, to be fully unveiled on September 23, 2026. The article delves into the challenging luxury EV market that Bentley is entering.
Wired · 6 Jul, 14:37
Sharp increase in electricity consumption forecast for Latvia by 2050
According to the Ministry of Climate and Energy, Latvia's electricity consumption could reach 18.3 TWh in 2050, which is 2.6 times more than in 2025.
Dienas Bizness · 6 Jul, 14:36
Alibaba Gets Temporary Reprieve From US Military Label and Lobbying Restrictions
A US judge has blocked the Pentagon from applying new lobbying restrictions to Alibaba based on its designation as a Chinese military company, pending further court review.
Engadget · 6 Jul, 13:38
Latvian-developed platform for sports team planning
CoachSet is a new platform that helps sports teams manage lineups, player availability, training sessions, and games, as well as share information with the team.
Labs of Latvia · 6 Jul, 13:37
Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange Ambitions, High Price, and Underwhelming Picture
The Sony Bravia 7 Mark II aims for the midrange segment but disappoints with lackluster color accuracy and contrast, especially in dark scenes, though motion handling and external speaker sound are decent.
Wired · 6 Jul, 13:37
As a new heatwave looms, Europeans turn to Chinese air conditioners
Hundreds of people besieged supermarkets in and around Paris, scrambling for bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave, leading to scuffles and shouting. Europeans are increasingly opting for Chinese-made units despite trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
France 24 · 6 Jul, 13:36
Finland’s CurifyLabs raises €12 million to expand 3D printing-based medicine compounding
Helsinki-based HealthTech company CurifyLabs has closed a €12 million Series A round to expand U.S. operations, strengthen supply chain infrastructure, and accelerate product innovation.
EU-Startups · 6 Jul, 12:37
What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think?
A new study in Nature suggests the universe may not be uniform on the largest scales, revealing a web of galaxy filaments and walls that persist across billions of light-years.
Wired · 6 Jul, 12:37
Wind power generation in Baltic states plummets in June, driving up electricity prices
Wind electricity generation in the Baltic states dropped by 42% in June compared to May, leading to a 56% year-on-year increase in electricity exchange prices.
ERR (rus) · 6 Jul, 12:36
OPEC+ increases oil production quotas for fifth consecutive month
The OPEC+ alliance agreed on Sunday to slightly raise oil output quotas in August by 188,000 barrels per day, marking the fifth monthly increase as prices fall following a temporary US-Iran agreement.
iAuto.lv · 6 Jul, 11:37
Sky owner announces £1.6bn takeover of ITV's broadcasting arm
Sky, owned by US telecoms giant Comcast, will acquire ITV's broadcasting and streaming business for £1.6 billion, creating the UK's largest commercial broadcaster.
The Guardian World · 6 Jul, 09:36
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Survey: Manual meter reading causes unexpected bills for many in Latvia
A new survey reveals that manual meter reading remains common in Latvia, with 16% of residents often forgetting to submit readings and 10% making errors, leading to unexpectedly high bills for one in eight.
Dienas Bizness · 6 Jul, 09:36
Brewing Is No Longer Just a Man’s World – Industry Seeks Broader Talent Pool
Modern breweries require a diverse team of technologists, lab specialists, quality managers, and engineers, not just physical laborers. To attract talent, the industry must shed outdated gender stereotypes and showcase the real variety of jobs.
Dienas Bizness · 6 Jul, 08:37
Study: AI enters workplaces from below – employees choose their own tools
A Helmes Latvia survey reveals that 43% of Latvian employees use self-selected free AI tools at work, while only 7% use company-provided paid tools. Only 8% of Latvian workplaces have clear AI usage rules.
Žurnāls Ir · 6 Jul, 06:37
Augulis: Debate on Changing Logging Conditions Continues
Latvia's Minister of Agriculture Armands Augulis states that the issue of modifying forest felling regulations remains under active discussion with industry representatives, private forest owners, and environmental groups.
Dienas Bizness · 6 Jul, 06:36
Tested Over 40 Wi-Fi Routers: The Best Picks for 2026
After testing more than 40 routers, Wired highlights the top Wi-Fi 7 models for various needs, from home networks to travel.
Wired · 6 Jul, 05:38
How Keurig saved — and ruined — your coffee
The Verge's 'Version History' podcast explores Keurig's journey from solving bad office coffee to facing environmental and quality criticisms.
The Verge · 6 Jul, 04:37
Sourdough Sidekick Automates the Tedious Part of Sourdough Baking
A new gadget, the Sourdough Sidekick, automates starter feeding for sourdough bread. Priced at $180, it is available only in the US and works best for frequent bakers.
The Verge · 6 Jul, 03:38
What's the fastest charging speed your iPad or iPhone port can handle?
Apple's latest iPhones and iPads support charging from 20 to 60 watts, but the included chargers are often too slow to take advantage of these speeds.
Engadget · 6 Jul, 02:38
Making public transport fully accessible could boost UK economy by £176bn, report says
A new report argues that investing in fully accessible public transport could add £176bn annually to the UK economy by enabling millions of disabled people to enter the workforce.
The Guardian World · 6 Jul, 02:36
Wealthy Americans turn to AI tutors for their children's education
Some affluent US families are opting for private schools that use AI tutors instead of traditional teachers, paying tens of thousands of dollars annually.
The Verge · 6 Jul, 01:36
Will We Pay More for Heating Next Season?
Following the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, natural gas prices rose, creating uncertainty about upcoming heating tariffs in Latvia. Although the situation has stabilized somewhat, it remains unclear how this will affect payments in the next season.
LSM · 6 Jul, 00:37
Uber Pauses Expansion in Five European Markets
Uber, which in February announced plans to enter seven new European markets in 2026, has now paused expansion in five countries, including Austria, Norway, and Greece.
TechCrunch · 6 Jul, 00:36
Analysis Says Trump Memecoin Investors Lost $3.8 Billion
Nearly one million investors lost a total of $3.8 billion on President Donald Trump's $TRUMP memecoin, according to analytics firm Nansen, with two out of three buyers losing money.
TechCrunch · 5 Jul, 23:36
Amazon to Stop Accepting New Customers for Mechanical Turk
Amazon has announced that as of July 30, 2026, its crowdsourcing platform Mechanical Turk will no longer accept new customers, though existing users can continue using it. The decision comes after careful consideration, and AWS says no new features will be added.
TechCrunch AI · 5 Jul, 21:38
Why 3D TVs failed: A tale of inconvenience and poor content
Despite initial hype, 3D TVs quickly disappeared due to user-unfriendliness, high costs, and lack of quality content.
Engadget · 5 Jul, 21:37
Mr. Lif's 'Emergency Rations EP' Still Relevant 24 Years After 9/11
Mr. Lif's 2002 EP 'Emergency Rations' stands out for its politically charged hip hop sharply criticizing the US government's post-9/11 actions – today it is seen as alarmingly prescient.
The Verge · 5 Jul, 21:37
EasyJet agrees to £5bn takeover by US investment firm
Britain's biggest low-cost airline EasyJet has agreed to a £5 billion takeover by US investment firm Castlelake, which will take the company private.
The Guardian World · 5 Jul, 20:37
Sony will still make physical discs after 2028, but only for games released before then
Sony has clarified that it will continue producing physical game discs for existing PlayStation titles released before January 2028, while new games after that date will be digital-only. Publishers can reorder discs for pre-2028 games, and Sony plans to offer digital codes for new retail releases.
Engadget · 5 Jul, 20:36
Where to preorder Grand Theft Auto VI: two editions available
Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026. Preorders are open with Standard and Ultimate editions, both offering preorder bonuses like the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free month of GTA Plus.
The Verge · 5 Jul, 19:37
Five desk gadgets that can improve your workday
TechCrunch highlights five desk gadgets that help maintain order, focus, and comfort—from a mini vacuum to a smart mug.
TechCrunch · 5 Jul, 18:37
Nearly 90 new unicorns minted so far this year – tech startups valued at over $1 billion
According to Crunchbase and PitchBook data, almost 90 startups have achieved unicorn status in 2026, the majority linked to artificial intelligence, but with a surprising number in healthcare and crypto.
TechCrunch · 5 Jul, 17:37
Alibaba bans employees from using Claude; Anthropic accuses Chinese giant of model distillation
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has ordered its staff to stop using Anthropic's Claude Code tool after it was found to be flagging users connecting from China. Anthropic, which was already trying to block Chinese firms from accessing Claude, accuses Alibaba of operating around 25,000 fake accounts to distill its AI models.
France 24 · 5 Jul, 17:37