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Dienas Bizness Publisher to Digitalise Its Media With Recovery Fund Support

The Latvian publisher SIA “Izdevniecība “Dienas bizness”” has signed a contract for Recovery Fund support to modernise its media processes. The project covers the digital transformation of DIENAS BIZNESS and DIENAS ŽURNĀLI.

Diena · 10 Nov, 07:11

airBaltic asks court to let it exit leases on three more aircraft

Latvian state-controlled airline airBaltic, which is restructuring in a US court, has asked for permission to terminate leases on three Airbus A220-300 aircraft from 25 November. In total it now seeks to drop nine aircraft leases during the process.

Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 07:10

Mesh Wi-Fi or a Standalone Router: When the Extra Cost Makes Sense

Tech site Engadget outlines the pros and cons of mesh Wi-Fi systems compared with a standalone router. Mesh mainly offers greater range and seamless roaming, but many apartments are well served by a single router.

Engadget · 10 Nov, 06:13

Health economy paradox: local pharma and private medicine potential left underused

At a Dienas Bizness conference, industry representatives said Latvia's pharmaceutical sector and private healthcare matter for the economy and national security, but are held back by unequal competition and a poorly organised investment environment.

Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 06:11

Agriland editor shortlisted for global award on antimicrobial resistance reporting

Stella Meehan, editor of Irish farming news site Agriland, is a finalist in the Global AMR Media Awards 2026 for an article on EU action against antimicrobial resistance. The online ceremony is on Wednesday, November 11.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 10 Nov, 06:10

Irish lamb prices steady at €8.10–8.30/kg this week

Irish meat processors are offering €8.10–8.30/kg for lambs this week, with prices largely unchanged. Some plants say more lighter cull ewes are coming forward and will be priced differently.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 10 Nov, 06:10

Nitrogen Fertiliser Prices in Poland Jump Sharply in Two Weeks

Nitrogen fertiliser prices in Poland rose by an average of 120 zlotys per tonne in two weeks, with Anwistar ammonium nitrate and RSM 28 liquid fertiliser up 250 zlotys. Availability at distributors is also shrinking for farmers.

farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 10 Nov, 06:10

Shareholder lawsuits begin against Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang

After Nvidia's board announced an investigation of CEO Jensen Huang, the stock fell more than 4% and the first investor complaint was filed in a U.S. court. Legal experts see it as the start of a securities fraud case.

TechCrunch AI · 10 Nov, 05:13

Japanese Tech Firm Epson Does Not See Doing Business in Latvia as Costly or Complicated

Japanese technology company Epson opened a European Business Services centre in Latvia this year. In an interview, it describes Latvia's business environment as stable, contrasting with complaints from local entrepreneurs about high costs and complexity.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 05:13

Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang's ties to an alleged Chinese spy

US AI chipmaker Nvidia has opened an investigation after CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged an affair with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, whom US intelligence reportedly identified as an agent of China's Ministry of State Security. The company says it has no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised.

The Verge · 10 Nov, 05:13

AI model Fable 5.2 builds a complete video game from a child's drawings

Blogger Lex reports that Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.2 produced a 12-level game from his nephew's drawings from a single prompt. The game is a beat 'em up with 18 characters and four-player support.

Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 10 Nov, 05:12

Why new gadgets should have USB-C rather than micro USB

Tech outlet Engadget advises choosing USB-C over the older micro USB standard when buying new devices. Existing micro USB gadgets do not need to be replaced, though.

Engadget · 10 Nov, 05:12

Auto

Germany Sets Record 37% Electric Car Share in October Registrations

In October, 94,086 new fully electric cars were registered in Germany, lifting their share of new-car registrations to a record 37%. The Volkswagen ID.7 was the most popular model.

iAuto.lv · 10 Nov, 05:12

Food prices in Latvia largely follow world market trends

Ingūna Gulbe of the Agricultural Resources and Economics Institute says food prices in Latvia are driven mainly by the global market. Cooking oils are cheaper in Estonia, while dairy is cheaper in Lithuania.

Jauns.lv · 10 Nov, 05:10

Three combine breakdowns in one hour: Żuławy farmer's maize harvest starts with repairs

A farmer named Tomasz, who runs a farm in the Żuławy region of northern Poland, suffered three combine harvester breakdowns in the first hour of his maize harvest. He fixed all of them on the farm without outside service help.

farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 10 Nov, 05:10

Agriland Projects Shortlisted for Ireland's Agri Guild Awards in Agricultural Journalism

Irish farming news site Agriland has been shortlisted in four categories of the Agri Guild Awards. Entries include a series on women in agriculture and a farm safety campaign.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 10 Nov, 05:10

German hypermarket chain Globus keeps expanding in Russia while other foreign firms face temporary management

German hypermarket chain Globus continues opening stores in wartime Russia and has so far avoided the temporary management imposed on several foreign companies. Its main owner, Thomas Bruch, openly calls for dialogue with Moscow.

Meduza · 10 Nov, 04:13

The Home Depot Starts Early Black Friday Sales, With Up to $1,250 Off Appliances

US home improvement retailer The Home Depot has launched early Black Friday discounts on large and small appliances. The deals cover refrigerators, vacuums, laundry equipment and more.

Wired · 10 Nov, 04:13

Trump comments on reports about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with an alleged Chinese spy

At a White House briefing, US President Donald Trump said Jensen Huang told him he had no idea the woman was a spy. Nvidia, the chipmaker, has opened an investigation into its chief executive.

The Verge · 10 Nov, 04:12

Drones

China's GJ-11 Stealth Combat Drone Hit Its Target in First Live-Fire Test After Losing It in Cloud

China's state broadcaster CCTV has aired new footage of the GJ-11 stealth combat drone, including the first close-up of its internal weapon bays. CCTV said cloud initially hid the target in the drone's first live-fire test, but it hit on a second pass.

DroneXL · 10 Nov, 04:12

Anthropic presses ahead with stock market listing despite shaky market

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic reportedly plans to set a share valuation range this week and begin trading next week, according to The Wall Street Journal. Some investors are pushing for a valuation below the $1.5 trillion discussed last week.

TechCrunch AI · 10 Nov, 04:12

Anthropic reportedly moves ahead with IPO plans

AI company Anthropic is continuing with its initial public offering, The Wall Street Journal reports, despite turbulent market conditions. Investors will use its valuation to gauge the strength of the AI boom.

TechCrunch · 10 Nov, 04:12

Apple Watch: Five Health Alerts Older Users Should Turn On

Tech outlet Engadget has outlined five Apple Watch features that can support older adults: emergency calling, fall detection, heart monitoring, medication reminders and sound recognition.

Engadget · 10 Nov, 04:12

Qantas to cut 850 Australian jobs and shift some work to India

Australian airline Qantas plans to eliminate 850 local jobs and move some services to India under a multi-year deal with consulting firm Accenture. It is the third major corporate layoff plan announced in Australia within three weeks.

The Guardian World · 10 Nov, 04:12

Qantas to outsource 850 jobs to Accenture, most moving to India

Australian airline Qantas will outsource 850 corporate jobs to consulting firm Accenture, with most roles moving to India. The company is speeding up investment in AI and the modernisation of its IT systems.

BBC World · 10 Nov, 04:10

Poland sees fewer new and used tractor registrations after a strong 2025

Over the past 12 months, Poland registered 14.67% fewer new tractors than a year earlier, while used tractor registrations fell 12.6%. An industry representative calls it a correction after an exceptionally strong previous year.

topagrar.pl (Polija) · 10 Nov, 04:10

Irish fertiliser aid payments to farmers due to begin in December

Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that payments under the Fertiliser Exceptional Aid Scheme will start in December 2026. The scheme offsets higher input costs caused by the crisis in the Middle East.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 10 Nov, 04:10

Short seller flagged Nvidia CEO's ties to a suspected Chinese spy back in May

US research firm Culper Research published a report on May 13 questioning the unusually close relationship between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who is now suspected of spying for China. Nvidia has opened a formal investigation.

TechCrunch AI · 10 Nov, 03:13

Hotel giant Wyndham exposes customer data through app security flaw

Hotel and resort company Wyndham has acknowledged a cybersecurity incident after a researcher found a password in its Android app's source code that opened an internal customer database. The credential was revoked after TechCrunch made contact, but the company left several questions unanswered.

TechCrunch · 10 Nov, 03:13

German police round up horses and cattle that strayed from farms

In the Rastatt district of south-western Germany, police returned two horses and about ten cattle to their owners after the animals wandered off over the weekend. No animals were reported injured.

agrarheute (Vācija) · 10 Nov, 03:12

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Affair Scandal Puts His Future at the Company in Question

Jensen Huang, CEO of US chipmaker Nvidia, has admitted to an affair with a woman whom US intelligence services concluded was a Chinese intelligence asset. Nvidia's board has launched an investigation, and his position is at risk.

Wired · 10 Nov, 03:12

Paramount Skydance CEO Says AI Could Be the Biggest Creative Unlock in Modern History

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison said on an earnings call that AI may affect the film industry more than CGI did. He stressed it is a tool for artists, not a replacement for them.

The Verge · 10 Nov, 03:11

How to Turn On Personal Results on a Google Home Speaker

Personal results on Google Home smart speakers can be enabled in the Google Home app using the Voice Match voice recognition feature. It lets up to six household members get individual responses.

Engadget · 10 Nov, 03:11

Polish court rejects new neighbours' 60,000 zloty claim against pig farmer

A district court in Tczew, Poland, dismissed a lawsuit by the buyers of a house next to a pig farm. They demanded 60,000 zloty, removal of the pigs and a four-metre screen.

topagrar.pl (Polija) · 10 Nov, 03:10