Business & Technology
Europe plans first undersea internet cable to Greenland
The European Union plans to build the first subsea internet cable directly linking Europe and Greenland. The project could later extend to Canada, Japan and South Korea, bypassing the United States.
Ars Technica · 29 Oct, 03:11
Swedish project finds detection dogs spot weeds that people struggle to see
In a project backed by Swedish farm cooperative Lantmännen, detection dogs found very small weed plants directly in a growing crop during a field trial. The project now moves to its data analysis phase.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 29 Oct, 03:10
Equipment from closed Trouw Nutrition Belfast plant goes to auction
Production equipment from animal nutrition company Trouw Nutrition's closed Belfast plant in Northern Ireland will be sold in an online auction. Bidding ends on 4 November.
Agriland UK · 29 Oct, 03:09
German poultry slaughterhouse Buckl managers may avoid trial over animal cruelty
Prosecutors in Ansbach, Bavaria, have offered the two managers of the former Buckl poultry slaughterhouse to drop the criminal case against a payment of 1,500 euros each. The plant was shut down after a 2025 animal cruelty scandal.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 29 Oct, 03:08
December Wheat Futures Hit New Low While Corn Ends Four-Day Slide
In overnight trading on 29 October, December soft red winter (SRW) wheat futures reached a new low. Corn ended a four-day decline, and canola rose on Europe's MATIF exchange.
Grain Central (graudi) · 29 Oct, 03:08
Šlesers: Sanctions Fallout With Russia Would Last Another Decade Even If War Ended Tomorrow
Ainārs Šlesers, head of the party “Latvija pirmajā vietā”, said on TV24’s “Naudas cena” that sanctions-related problems would persist for about 10 years even if the war ended immediately. He also criticised the government’s approach to ports and transit.
Latvijas Avīze · 29 Oct, 02:11
EU Natural Gas Prices Pass €100 per Megawatt Hour for First Time Since 2022
European natural gas prices have risen above €100 per megawatt hour, the highest since 2022, as winter nears. The EU says supplies are not a concern but warns households of a difficult season.
France 24 · 29 Oct, 02:11
Microsoft posts $92.3bn quarterly revenue days after offering buyouts to 60,000 employees
US software company Microsoft beat analyst forecasts for the September quarter, driven by its Azure cloud computing division. The report came two days after it offered voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees.
The Guardian World · 29 Oct, 02:11
ULA's Vulcan rocket set to return to flight on November 13
US launch company United Launch Alliance says its Vulcan rocket will fly again on November 13, nine months after a booster problem grounded it. The mission will carry 40 Amazon Leo broadband satellites.
Ars Technica · 29 Oct, 02:11
US regulator plans to let prisons use cellphone jammers
The head of the US Federal Communications Commission wants to allow state and local correctional facilities to use cellphone jammers to block inmates' illegal phones. The vote is scheduled for November 19.
Engadget · 29 Oct, 02:11
Cybersecurity startup Upwind raises $400 million after rejecting Datadog's acquisition bid
San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup Upwind has closed a $400 million Series C round at a $3.8 billion valuation. According to a source, it declined to sell to software monitoring company Datadog.
TechCrunch · 29 Oct, 02:10
Irish beef imports up 13% in the first eight months of 2026
Ireland imported 27,440 tonnes of beef worth €194 million between January and August, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This is a 13% increase.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 29 Oct, 02:09
John Deere 550R: Self-Propelled Sprayer With a 5,000-Litre Tank and 42 m Boom
US machinery maker John Deere has expanded its 500R self-propelled sprayer range for the 2027 model year. The 550R has a 5,000-litre tank, a new steel boom of up to 42 metres and a cab ahead of the front axle.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 29 Oct, 02:09
Dogs Attack Sheep in Switzerland After Car Damages Pasture Fence
In La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, three unleashed dogs injured about ten sheep after a driver damaged the pasture fence and did not report it. Police are still looking for the dogs' owners.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 29 Oct, 02:09
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro costs up to $14,549 when fully loaded
Apple has unveiled its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, starting at $2,899. The most heavily upgraded 16-inch configuration costs $14,549, which is $4,400 more than the top price of the previous model.
TechCrunch · 29 Oct, 01:09
Apple's New MacBook Pro Gets a Touchscreen OLED Display Reaching 2,000 Nits
Apple has unveiled a new MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display that reaches 2,000 nits of peak brightness. A Wired writer saw the screen at a media event in Los Angeles and judged it impressive.
Wired · 29 Oct, 01:09
Instagram chief: negativity toward AI will keep growing
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in an interview that frustration with artificial intelligence is set to grow, especially in creative industries. He argued that most concerns ultimately come down to a fear of being left behind.
The Verge · 29 Oct, 01:09
Hacker steals data on more than 41,000 US Department of Homeland Security employees
A hacker has obtained personal records of employees at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including staff of the immigration and border agencies ICE and CBP. The leaked data also points to surveillance tools used by certain DHS groups.
The Verge · 29 Oct, 00:09
Microsoft discloses Azure revenue in dollars for the first time: $33.2 billion
Microsoft has for the first time reported Azure's quarterly revenue in dollars: $33.2 billion for July–September, up 48% year over year. The move allows a more direct comparison with Amazon's and Google's cloud businesses.
TechCrunch · 29 Oct, 00:09
Alphabet Says AI Investments Are Driving Growth in Google Search Queries
Google's parent company Alphabet reported 25 percent revenue growth to $127.6 billion in its third quarter. CEO Sundar Pichai said the year-over-year growth rate of search queries is the highest in five years.
The Verge · 28 Oct, 23:11
US Federal Reserve leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged
The Federal Open Market Committee, the US central bank's policy-setting body, decided on Wednesday not to change the benchmark interest rate. The current rate level therefore stays in place.
TVNET · 28 Oct, 23:11
Apple's New Touchscreen MacBook Pro Gets an OLED Display Called PROLED XDR
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro laptops use an OLED display the company calls PROLED XDR. Apple cites up to 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness and a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
Engadget · 28 Oct, 23:11
Latvian Composites Association and RTU Sign Cooperation Agreement to Develop the Composites Sector
The Latvian Composites Association and Riga Technical University have signed a cooperation agreement to link industry needs more closely with research and the training of young specialists. The partners marked the start with a joint visit to Liepāja.
Labs of Latvia · 28 Oct, 23:10
Hacker leaks personnel data of over 40,000 US Homeland Security employees
Data on more than 40,000 employees of the US Department of Homeland Security, including border and immigration agents, has been published online. A hacker calling themselves Department of Peace stole it earlier this year.
TechCrunch · 28 Oct, 22:09
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Carbon AI Model With a Focus on Cybersecurity
Google announced its newest AI model, Gemini 4 Carbon, on Wednesday, citing gains in coding and cyberdefense. For now, it is available only to a select group of cybersecurity companies.
The Verge · 28 Oct, 22:09
US Regulator to Vote on Letting Prisons Jam Cellphone Signals
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the US Federal Communications Commission will vote on November 19 on rules that would let prisons use signal jammers. The plan includes strict testing requirements but has also drawn criticism.
The Verge · 28 Oct, 21:10
New M6 MacBook Pro at $1,999: Reviewer Points to Better-Value Alternatives
Apple has refreshed its 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M6 chip, but the US price is $1,999. A reviewer at tech outlet WIRED argues the same money could buy a better combination of Apple devices.
Wired · 28 Oct, 21:10
Wiz CTO on Two Critical PHP Flaws and the AI-Driven Vulnerability Wave
Two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the programming language behind roughly 70% of websites, forced organizations to rush fixes last week. Wiz CTO Tomer Schwartz discusses the scramble on TechCrunch's Equity podcast.
TechCrunch · 28 Oct, 21:09
Tech site Engadget is recruiting freelance writers
US technology news site Engadget has announced openings for freelance contributing writers. The roles are remote and entry-level.
Engadget · 28 Oct, 21:09
Amatera speeds up plant breeding by screening cells in the lab
Start-up Amatera has built a platform that screens new plant varieties at the cell culture stage rather than on whole plants. It expects to save at least five times the cost and half the time.
AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 28 Oct, 21:09
Two Critical PHP Bugs: Wiz CTO on AI-Driven Rise in Security Risks
Two critical vulnerabilities were found in the open source language PHP, which underpins roughly 70% of websites, forcing organizations to patch quickly. On TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Wiz CTO Tomer Schwartz discusses the response.
TechCrunch AI · 28 Oct, 21:09
UK suspends more tariffs on food, drink and fuel ahead of budget
The UK government has announced further tariff suspensions on food, drink and fuel ahead of the national budget. Talks with the EU and a debate over steel trade defences continue alongside.
Politico Europe · 28 Oct, 20:11
Theranos 2.0: How to Spot False Promises in Health Tech
After the release of the documentary "You Can See Everything," The Verge's senior reviewer explains why Haemanthus, a new venture linked to Elizabeth Holmes' partner, raises concerns, and lists signs of inflated health tech claims.
The Verge · 28 Oct, 20:10
German prosthetics exports to Russia reach €79 million in first half of 2026
Germany sold Russia limb prostheses and joint implants worth €79 million in the first half of 2026, more than five times the figure for the same period of 2021. The rise is linked to a higher number of prostheses issued in Russia.
ERR (rus) · 28 Oct, 19:12
Chrome's autofill can now pull details from Gmail to complete forms
Google has announced an AI-enhanced autofill for its Chrome browser that suggests information from a user's Gmail to complete online forms. The feature is rolling out first to users in the United States.
TechCrunch · 28 Oct, 19:10
Xreal Aura smart glasses with Android XR go on sale
Xreal has started selling its Aura smart glasses, the first wired glasses built on the Android XR platform. They are discounted through the end of the year, with shipping expected in mid-November.
Engadget · 28 Oct, 19:10