Business & Technology
Ancient grains return to Polish fields: spelt, emmer and black barley
Grains domesticated thousands of years ago, such as spelt, emmer and black barley, are gradually coming back to Polish farms. Their resilience and growing demand for organic food are driving the trend.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 1 Nov, 05:08
EU Farm Milk Prices Down Almost 20% Year on Year Despite Higher Output
European Commission data show EU milk deliveries rising this year, yet the average farm-gate price in August was 42.8 cents per kilogram, 19.7% lower than a year earlier.
Agriland UK · 1 Nov, 05:08
FBI says North Korea was behind the Binance cryptocurrency exchange hack
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has said North Korea is responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in virtual assets from the Binance crypto exchange. The attack took place overnight between 29 and 30 October.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Nov, 04:11
How big and powerful is SpaceX's Starship rocket?
Starship, the two-stage launch vehicle built by US company SpaceX, is the tallest and most powerful rocket ever flown, with 18.1 million pounds-force of liftoff thrust.
Engadget · 1 Nov, 04:11
Rabobank: Weaker demand clouds the global pork outlook for 2027
Rabobank's latest quarterly pork report warns that soft demand and tighter margins are forcing a rethink of pig production for 2027. Prices remain below 2025 levels in most markets.
Agriland UK · 1 Nov, 04:09
Škoda sells 6.1% more cars in nine months despite drop in China
Czech carmaker Škoda delivered 812,400 vehicles worldwide in the first nine months of 2026, 6.1% more than a year earlier. The growth came even though its sales in the Chinese market fell considerably.
iAuto.lv · 1 Nov, 04:09
New RNA-Based Bio-Insecticides Being Developed Against Maize Pests
US companies FMC and AgroSpheres are starting field trials of two new RNA-based bio-insecticides targeting maize pests. The timeline, approval and market launch are not yet known.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 1 Nov, 04:08
French Study Tests Autumn Strategies Against Perennial Ryegrass in Cereals
France's Arvalis institute has spent two seasons testing autumn herbicide programmes against perennial ryegrass in wheat. The best results came from combining a pre-emergence treatment with a follow-up at the first-leaf stage.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 1 Nov, 04:08
Andrej Karpathy Uses AI to Build HackerTube, a Video Site Made From Hacker News Recommendations
AI researcher Andrej Karpathy wrote on his blog about HackerTube, a YouTube-style site built from videos recommended by Hacker News users. It collects 6,454 videos across 150 topics.
Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 1 Nov, 03:11
Five Expensive Hobbies Where a 3D Printer Can Save You Money
Tech site Engadget looks at hobbies in which a home 3D printer can be cheaper than buying parts and accessories in stores. It also reminds readers to weigh costs, space and how often they would use one before buying.
Engadget · 1 Nov, 03:10
Feeding late-cut silage in Ireland: what strategies work best
After a two-month drought in Ireland, fertiliser went out late, so much silage was harvested after mid-September and ended up relatively poor in quality. Irish farming outlet Agriland looks at how best to feed it.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 1 Nov, 03:09
Polish Family Farm Turns to Cheesemaking and Direct Sales With 20 Cows
In Dynów, south-eastern Poland, the Siry family keeps 20 cows, makes about 40 types of cheese and sells milk from a vending machine. They shifted to this model nine years ago, when milk purchase prices were low.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 1 Nov, 03:08
Farmers Split Over Scrapping Subsidies in Exchange for More Freedom
German farming outlet agrarheute reports that farmers are divided into two camps over whether to give up all agricultural subsidies in return for greater entrepreneurial freedom.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 1 Nov, 03:08
US judge lets NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center gas turbines proceed
A US federal judge rejected xAI's motion to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit over gas turbines at its Memphis-area data center. The suit alleges the company operated without required air pollution permits.
TechCrunch · 1 Nov, 02:11
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Farm near Jēkabpils makes vegetable pasta at home
Katrīna Jaunslaviete-Kipure, a farm owner in the Jēkabpils area of Latvia, has made fresh and dried vegetable pasta at her countryside home for four years. She also runs masterclasses in a barn where participants roll out their own pasta.
TVNET · 1 Nov, 02:11
Ursus C-360 Cost as Much as 57 Tonnes of Wheat in 1979
Polish agricultural portal Farmer calculated that a new Ursus C-360 tractor cost 200,000 zlotys in 1979, equal to about 57 tonnes of wheat. The article also compares prices of other goods and farm products in Poland at the time.
farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 1 Nov, 02:09
Amazon Disables Voice Commands for AUX Input on Older Echo Speakers
Amazon has switched off the Alexa voice commands used to select the wired AUX input on several older Echo smart speakers. The physical AUX port still works, and the input can be enabled in the Alexa app.
Engadget · 1 Nov, 02:09
EU farm policy after 2027: what Poland expects to change in payments and budget
A Polish Agriculture Ministry official outlined how the EU Common Agricultural Policy for 2028–2034 might look. The budget and rules are not final, but the general direction of payments is emerging.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 1 Nov, 02:08
Bavarian farmer builds tourism business with holiday homes and a treehouse
Farmer Thomas Jetzlsperger in Bavaria complements his farming with tourism: his farm has several holiday homes, a café and, most recently, a luxury treehouse in the forest.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 1 Nov, 02:08
Survey: 14% of Shoppers Left Items and Walked Out Over Long Queues in the Past Year
A survey by technology company StrongPoint shows that 69% of Latvian residents used self-checkout tills over the past year because of long queues. One in seven shoppers abandoned their items and left without buying.
NRA · 1 Nov, 01:11
TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston on Nov. 4 Stresses Purposeful Networking
TechCrunch's event for startup founders and venture capital investors takes place in Boston on November 4, with several formats designed for deliberate networking. A ticket discount and a free second pass are available until doors open.
TechCrunch AI · 1 Nov, 01:10
TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston: How the Event Aims to Foster Useful Connections
TechCrunch's Founder Summit for startup founders and venture investors takes place in Boston on November 4. Organizers say attendees will have several ways to meet people more purposefully.
TechCrunch · 1 Nov, 01:10
$6.3 Billion Binance Hack Puts North Korea Under Suspicion
A $6.3 billion hack of the crypto company Binance this week is the largest ever to hit the cryptocurrency industry. North Korea, which has a history of brazen cybercrime, is a suspect.
The New York Times · 1 Nov, 01:10
Slate vs Ford Fathom: Cheap Electric Pickups Split Over Screen and CarPlay Support
Two US electric pickups priced below $30,000, the Slate Blank Slate Truck and the Ford Fathom, take opposite approaches to infotainment. Ford offers a large screen with CarPlay and Android Auto, while Slate relies on the owner's phone.
Engadget · 1 Nov, 01:08
Apple CEO says the company doesn't want to ship AI for AI's sake
Apple CEO John Ternus defended the company's position on artificial intelligence in an interview with Wired. He said what matters is building products people truly love.
TechCrunch · 1 Nov, 00:09
Five lesser-known Netflix tricks for a better viewing experience
The streaming service Netflix has hidden features, including a full viewing history, genre codes, clearing the Continue Watching row, disabling autoplay previews and customizing subtitles. Tech outlet Engadget has rounded them up in an article.
Engadget · 1 Nov, 00:09
Why AirPods won't connect to an iPhone and how to fix it
Connection problems between Apple AirPods and an iPhone can usually be solved by checking the battery, Bluetooth, software versions and automatic switching. If that fails, the earbuds can be reset or Apple Support contacted.
Engadget · 31 Oct, 23:09
Get in the Halloween spirit with these horror videos from YouTube
Terrence O'Brien of tech and entertainment site The Verge closes his spooky-season recommendations with six creepy and weird YouTube videos. The picks range from experimental shorts to cosmic horror and a classic viral loop.
The Verge · 31 Oct, 23:08
Tech site The Verge's staff reveal which keyboards they use every day
Editors and reporters at the US technology outlet The Verge have described the keyboards they work on. Their choices range from ergonomic designs to custom-built mechanical boards.
The Verge · 31 Oct, 22:10
Xbox manager says AI is already being used in game development
Xbox strategy manager Brandon Stirrup publicly claimed the company already uses AI to make games, then deleted his posts. The remarks reignited debate over generative AI's role in the games industry.
Engadget · 31 Oct, 22:09
Binance CEO: 90% of Stolen Crypto Assets Have Been Replaced
The chief executive of crypto exchange Binance says 90% of the $6.3 billion stolen from its users has been covered, with the remaining 10% to follow. Withdrawals are still paused and are expected to reopen on Sunday, 1 November.
The Verge · 31 Oct, 21:10
Which Roku streaming device to buy comes down to picture quality
Roku, a maker of TV streaming devices, sells five products, and the main difference between them is picture quality, specifically 4K support. All but the cheapest $40 stick can stream in 4K.
Engadget · 31 Oct, 21:09
Nintendo Announces Pikmin Day With Game Updates and a New Series of Shorts
Japanese game company Nintendo announced on October 31 that November 1 will mark the first Pikmin Day. A short presentation revealed news on Pikmin 4, the Pikmin Bloom app and the new animated series Hello! Pikmin.
The Verge · 31 Oct, 20:10
Engadget: Four Reasons to Think Twice Before Buying a PlayStation 5
Tech site Engadget lists four drawbacks of the PlayStation 5: Sony's move away from discs, high prices, a modest CPU upgrade in the Pro model, and the console's design. The price rises are linked to a memory chip shortage.
Engadget · 31 Oct, 20:08
How to fix a phone screen that doesn't respond to touch
Tech site Engadget has outlined steps for trying to restore a phone screen that no longer responds to touch. The advice runs from basic checks to mirroring the screen on a computer.
Engadget · 31 Oct, 19:09
Tesla's Latest Driver-Assistance System Now Available in Latvia
Following a decision by Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate, Tesla has activated its newest driver-assistance system in the country. It can steer, brake and cross intersections on its own, but the driver must still supervise.
iAuto.lv · 31 Oct, 18:10