Business & Technology
Apple Pay and Google Pay go live in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country, has begun offering Apple Pay and Google Pay for locally issued bank cards after regulatory changes. The central bank is working to extend them to Uzcard and HUMO domestic network cards, with no timetable given.
Euronews Business · 30 Oct, 13:11
Possible Security founder: a bigger team does not guarantee better results
Kirils Solovjovs, founder of the cybersecurity group Possible Security, tells the Latvian business daily Dienas Bizness about management challenges and his path from a childhood fascination with computers to business. He prioritises quality and reputation over rapid growth.
Dienas Bizness · 30 Oct, 13:10
Meta Tests Waddle World, an AI-Powered Virtual Pet App
Technology company Meta has begun testing Waddle World, a new app resembling the Tamagotchi virtual pet and using artificial intelligence. For now it is available only in the Philippines.
Kursors.lv · 30 Oct, 13:09
Maine's data center backlash becomes a deciding issue in the fight for the US Senate
Days before the US midterm elections, the buildout of AI data centers has become one of the most volatile campaign issues in Maine. Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking reelection, has drawn heavy donations from the tech industry.
The Verge · 30 Oct, 13:09
Oh My Hours iPhone App Marks the Hours Lost to Scrolling
The iOS app Oh My Hours divides each day into hourly blocks and marks in black those spent in distracting apps. It is one of the newer tools aimed at helping people cut their phone use.
Wired · 30 Oct, 13:09
Chrome browser can now fill in forms using data from Gmail emails
Google has begun rolling out a new Gemini-powered autofill feature in its Chrome browser. It draws on information from a user's Gmail emails to complete online forms.
Kursors.lv · 30 Oct, 12:10
First six kilometres of anti-tank ditches dug on Latvia's eastern border
A system of obstacles forming part of the Baltic Defence Line is being built along Latvia's eastern border. The first six kilometres of anti-tank ditches are done, and a 27-kilometre section is due to be completed in spring.
iAuto.lv · 30 Oct, 12:10
Tele2 completes €27 million mobile network upgrade in Latvia
Mobile operator Tele2 is close to finishing a network modernisation in Latvia, with 39 new base stations installed and 111 upgraded in the first nine months of 2026. Once this stage is complete, 5G will be available at all of its base stations.
Dienas Bizness · 30 Oct, 11:10
US Employee Granted Religious Exemption From Using Artificial Intelligence at Work
A man from Kentucky has been officially allowed not to use artificial intelligence tools at work, based on a religious exemption. The decision rests on humanist beliefs, which are legally treated as equivalent to religious views.
Kursors.lv · 30 Oct, 11:10
Wikimedia urges court to separate AI training from chatbots reproducing content
The Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, has filed a brief in US lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, urging courts to avoid an overly black-and-white AI copyright ruling. It argues that training language models can be fair use, but delivering copied content to users should require a license.
The Verge · 30 Oct, 11:09
Top-Rated Ego Power+ 880 CFM Leaf Blower on Sale at Lowe's With Spare Battery
The Ego Power+ 880 CFM, rated the best battery-powered leaf blower in WIRED's tests, is discounted this week at US retailer Lowe's. WIRED also shows how to turn it into a toilet paper cannon for Halloween.
Wired · 30 Oct, 11:09
New 'Call of Duty' Game Criticized for Using Footage of Deadly Seoul Crowd Crush
The video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 uses actual visuals from a crowd crush in South Korea, drawing criticism. More than 150 Halloween revelers died in a narrow alleyway in the disaster.
The New York Times · 30 Oct, 10:11
Canada joins EU supercomputer network to advance artificial intelligence
Canada has joined the European Union's supercomputer network so that its companies, startups and researchers can use European computing power for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The partnership also aims to gradually reduce dependence on US tech giants.
Kursors.lv · 30 Oct, 10:10
Waymo to use Toyota bZ4X vehicles for robotaxis in Japan and the U.K.
Self-driving company Waymo will begin testing autonomous Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles in Japan next year under a new partnership with Toyota. The cars are also intended for other right-hand-drive countries, including the U.K.
TechCrunch · 30 Oct, 09:09
Baltic States Choose Three Different Responses to Rising Fuel Prices
To soften the impact of higher fuel prices on household budgets and inflation, the governments of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have introduced different short-term measures. Support in Lithuania and Latvia is planned to run until the end of 2026.
Delfi · 30 Oct, 09:09
London startup Ares Intelligence raises €2.6 million for AI adoption platform
London-based startup Ares Intelligence has raised €2.6 million. It is building a platform meant to turn employee insights into plans for adopting artificial intelligence.
EU-Startups · 30 Oct, 09:09
Dienas Bizness Publisher to Modernise Its Digital Products With Recovery Fund Support
On 9 January 2025, the company SIA Izdevniecība Dienas bizness signed a contract with the Central Finance and Contracting Agency for Recovery Fund support to modernise its media processes. The project covers the digital transformation of the DIENAS BIZNESS and DIENAS ŽURNĀLI titles.
Diena · 30 Oct, 08:10
“Elektrum” to Become Latvenergo’s Leading Brand
The energy company AS Latvenergo has decided that “Elektrum” will be its leading brand going forward. The decision is tied to its plans to grow across the Baltics and elsewhere in Europe.
Kursors.lv · 30 Oct, 08:10
Alphabet Slump Drags Wall Street Lower While European Stocks Rise
US stock indices fell on Thursday as shares of technology company Alphabet dropped more than 12%. European markets gained after the ECB decided to keep interest rates unchanged.
Dienas Bizness · 30 Oct, 08:09
Wildlife Trusts raise £30m to buy and rewild Rothbury estate in Northumberland
The Wildlife Trusts, a federation of nature conservation charities, say they have raised £30m to buy the Rothbury estate in Northumberland, northern England, and restore its wildlife. It is one of the most ambitious nature recovery projects in England.
Guardian Farming · 30 Oct, 07:09
Could an eye scan speed up TB checks on cattle farms?
'AI for the Eye', an early-stage project by University of Edinburgh founder Michaela Thorne, uses artificial intelligence to look for signs of bovine tuberculosis in images of the eye. It was named runner-up in the KickStart Challenge at the Converge Awards.
Agriland UK · 30 Oct, 07:08
Binance security breach has an estimated $6.3 billion impact
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, says a security breach had an estimated $6.3 billion impact. Analysts say it could be the biggest crypto heist ever.
France 24 · 30 Oct, 06:10
Registration of prepaid SIM cards to become mandatory in Latvia from 1 September 2027
Amendments to Latvia's electronic communications rules require prepaid mobile users to be registered from 1 September 2027. The Interior Ministry cites the use of anonymous SIM cards in crime and security threats.
Dienas Bizness · 30 Oct, 06:09
EU agri-food trade surplus reaches €34.7 billion in 2026
The EU agri-food sector posted a trade surplus of €34.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026. The article's headline says beef and veal exports to Turkey helped boost trade.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 30 Oct, 06:09
British farm groups criticise Budget for overlooking agriculture
Several UK farming and rural organisations have criticised the Autumn Budget for offering the sector no extra support. Inheritance tax was left unchanged, while the fuel duty cut was extended.
Agriland UK · 30 Oct, 06:08
EU Member States Agree Partial Position on Next Common Agricultural Policy
EU member states agreed a provisional opinion this week on how the next Common Agricultural Policy should work. The deal keeps some of the European Commission's proposals from last summer but also makes notable changes.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 30 Oct, 06:08
Amazon misses revenue and earnings forecasts, but cloud unit AWS grows 39%
US tech and retail company Amazon fell short of analysts' expectations for third-quarter revenue and earnings per share. Its cloud unit AWS, however, beat forecasts and grew 39%.
TechCrunch · 30 Oct, 05:11
Ferrari F50 with Just 170 km on the Clock Heads to Las Vegas Auction
Auction house Broad Arrow Auctions will offer a 1997 Ferrari F50 with about 170 kilometres on the odometer in Las Vegas on 31 October. Its estimated value exceeds 20 million US dollars, but that is not a guaranteed sale price.
iAuto.lv · 30 Oct, 05:10
Scottish Auctioneers Institute Names New President in Its Centenary Year
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has appointed John Roberts, who has 43 years of experience, as president in its 100th year. He replaces Alan Hutcheon after a three-year term.
Agriland UK · 30 Oct, 05:09
Collection of more than 500 John Deere tractor and machinery models sold at UK auction
The auction house Cheffins in the UK sold a collection of farm machinery models belonging to 77-year-old Peter Green on 16 October. The 500-plus John Deere models fetched a total of £24,000.
farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 30 Oct, 05:08
Global conference in Dublin hears demand for wood to rise by a third
The International Softwood Conference in Ireland heard that global demand for wood products will grow significantly over the next 25 years, with the headline putting the rise at a third.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 30 Oct, 05:08
Y Combinator Experiment Puts 50 AI Agents in Minecraft to Build a Civilization, but Food Shortages Dominate
Y Combinator, working with Olam Labs, studied the behavior of 50 AI agents in Minecraft over three hours. The agents built a pseudo-government with food rationing, and grew more cautious after 34 deaths.
Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 30 Oct, 04:11
US university administrator wins religious exemption from using AI at work
David Durman, an administrator at the University of Kentucky and a nontheistic Humanist, has secured a workplace exemption from using artificial intelligence. He is the first Humanist to do so.
TechCrunch AI · 30 Oct, 04:10
Sowing Rye and Triticale in Late October Carries Risk, Polish Outlet Says
Polish agricultural portal farmer.pl says sowing winter rye and triticale at the end of October is a gamble, as optimal dates passed long ago. Winter wheat can still tolerate later sowing.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 30 Oct, 04:09
Polish dairy farm on sandy soils harvests nearly 50 tonnes of dry matter per hectare
A farm near Śniadowo in Poland keeping about 350 cattle gets close to 50 t/ha of dry matter a year from grass and alfalfa thanks to regular overseeding and renewal of grassland. The owners aim to secure a full year of forage.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 30 Oct, 04:09
Three rural properties come to market across New South Wales
Three rural properties are being offered this spring in Australia's state of New South Wales: Binneguy Station in the north, The Lease in the Central West and Jillimar on the south-west slopes.
Grain Central (graudi) · 30 Oct, 04:08