Business & Technology
Poland's Enea and sugar producer KGS assess biomethane plants at sugar factories
Polish energy company Enea and sugar producer Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza (KGS) are assessing biomethane plants next to sugar factories. Farmers could gain a new outlet for their materials, but supply terms have not been set.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 28 Oct, 02:09
German Court Fines Man €9,800 for Stealing €48 Worth of Sausages from Farm Shop
A court in the German state of Hesse fined a man €9,800 for taking sausages worth €48 from a farm shop without paying. The verdict is not yet final.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 28 Oct, 02:08
North American grain futures ease as markets weigh harvest-time rain in eastern Australia
North American futures softened in overnight trading on 28 October. Australian and global market participants are assessing the impact of rain at or near harvest in Australia's eastern states.
Grain Central (graudi) · 28 Oct, 02:08
Apple brings M6 chip to refreshed iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro
Apple has announced updated iMac desktops and an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, both using the M6 processor. The chip debuted in the Mac mini several weeks ago.
Ars Technica · 28 Oct, 01:10
Why the iPhone Duo's hinge may be cracking its foldable screen
Soon after Apple's foldable iPhone Duo went on sale, some units were reported to have broken inner screens. Apple has acknowledged an issue and is replacing damaged phones, while an iFixit technician points to the hinge as the likely cause.
The Verge · 28 Oct, 01:09
Data center boom could spur modernization of the US power grid, industry leaders say
Surging energy demand from AI is straining America's aging electrical grid, but speakers at TechCrunch Disrupt argued it is also driving new solutions. Executives and a policy expert pointed to grid-management software, more efficient power lines and a new willingness to try fresh approaches.
TechCrunch · 28 Oct, 01:09
Discord public server messages may soon be searchable on Google, with an opt-out
Discord will launch web pages for its large public servers on November 16, and from mid-December messages from their channels could appear in search engine results. Admins and users can opt out of indexing.
Engadget · 28 Oct, 01:08
Bank of America asks customers not to share banking passwords with AI assistants
US lender Bank of America has emailed customers warning them never to give their login details to outside services, including AI tools. Customers remain responsible for any activity carried out through shared access.
TechCrunch AI · 28 Oct, 00:09
GM to invest over $2 billion in Lansing for hybrid vehicle production
U.S. automaker General Motors plans to invest more than $2 billion in the Lansing region, including $1.25 billion to ready its assembly plant for hybrid production. The company had previously focused mainly on battery-electric vehicles.
TechCrunch · 28 Oct, 00:09
How to Recognize and Avoid 'Wrong Number' Text Scams
Scammers send seemingly mistaken text messages to start a friendship and later push victims into crypto investments. Americans lost over $1 billion to romance scams in 2025.
Engadget · 28 Oct, 00:09
Critical UEFI firmware flaw threatens most of the world's servers
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-97631, has been found in the open-source EDK II code used to build UEFI firmware, allowing malicious code to run before the operating system loads. Details leaked before the planned disclosure date, and patching is expected to be slow.
Ars Technica · 27 Oct, 23:12
Re:Build, the Manufacturing Accelerator Behind Slate Auto, Raises $2.1 Billion
Re:Build, a US manufacturing accelerator that spun out electric vehicle startup Slate Auto in 2023, has secured $2.1 billion in funding. It plans to use the money to expand manufacturing capacity and launch new industrial startups.
TechCrunch · 27 Oct, 23:11
Researchers criticize how OpenAI chooses to release its new scientific results
US artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced three results in mathematics, computer science and physics on Monday. Researchers acknowledge their significance but object to access being limited to hand-picked experts.
The Verge · 27 Oct, 23:10
Argentine startup BioClé develops bacterial vesicles to deliver bioactives into gut cells
Argentine startup BioClé uses vesicles made by a genetically engineered probiotic to carry nutritional bioactives directly into intestinal cells. The technology is at an early stage, with human trials targeted for 2027.
AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 27 Oct, 23:09
Google opens applications for Android alternative app store program launching Dec. 1
Google has opened applications for its Android Registered App Stores program. It will cover most of the world outside the US and Europe, and participants must pay $10,000 a year.
Ars Technica · 27 Oct, 22:12
Anthropic's IPO Filing Admits Biology Revolution Will Take Time
In its filing for a stock market listing, AI company Anthropic acknowledges it lacks experience with physical experiments and that drug development is long and risky. This contrasts with CEO Dario Amodei's earlier bold claims about transforming biology and medicine.
Wired · 27 Oct, 22:11
Rockstar Games UK workers to vote on union recognition just before GTA 6 launch
Workers at video game developer Rockstar Games in the UK are set to vote from November 12 to 26 on recognizing a union. A related tribunal case over alleged union-busting is also continuing.
Engadget · 27 Oct, 22:10
Everblog HomeCal Digital Calendar, a Subscription-Free Skylight Alternative, Is on Sale
A Wired reviewer names the 21.5-inch Everblog HomeCal the best subscription-free alternative to the Skylight digital calendar, now $100 off at Amazon.
Wired · 27 Oct, 21:10
Dallas Investment Firm Disruptive Raises $10 Billion Fund
Disruptive, a Dallas-based US investment firm, has launched a $10 billion fund to back at least 10 late-stage companies, focusing on AI and defense. It is reported to be the largest venture fund in Texas history.
TechCrunch · 27 Oct, 21:10
Start of Vanšu Bridge Reconstruction Could Slip by a Quarter or Two
Repair work on the Vanšu Bridge in Riga may start later than planned if several key issues remain unresolved. The city hopes to keep its deadlines, but Latvian State Roads warns that a temporary bridge may not be built that quickly.
iAuto.lv · 27 Oct, 20:11
Mac mini may be a smarter buy than a MacBook if portability doesn't matter
Tech outlet Engadget argues that people who mostly work at a desk may get better performance and value from Apple's Mac mini desktop than from a MacBook. Those who often work on the move still need a laptop.
Engadget · 27 Oct, 20:09
WIRED Highlights Early Black Friday Deals, from AirPods to an OLED TV
US technology outlet WIRED published a roundup of early 2026 Black Friday electronics deals on October 27. Its editors flag which prices are the lowest seen and which are likely to fall further before Black Friday.
Wired · 27 Oct, 20:09
Pokémon Unite to shut down in March 2027
The multiplayer battle arena game Pokémon Unite will end service on March 23, 2027. Gem sales and new subscriptions have already been halted.
Engadget · 27 Oct, 19:11
Latvian Railway to need almost €142 million from the state budget over the next four years
Forecasts from Latvia's Ministry of Transport show that the company Latvijas dzelzceļš will be short of almost €142 million over the next four years. The gap would have to be covered from the state budget, and there are no plans to shrink the rail network.
LSM · 27 Oct, 19:11
Super Mouse puts a touchscreen macro pad beneath your hand
Arctic Fox Technologies is offering the Super Mouse, a computer mouse with a 3.1-inch touchscreen, via a Kickstarter campaign. It costs $199 for backers and will retail at $249.
The Verge · 27 Oct, 19:10
OpenAI and Anthropic Say Their AI Models Have Refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis
US AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic say their models found algorithms that disprove a long-held computer science assumption, the Exponential Time Hypothesis. The scientific community is still examining the results.
TechCrunch · 27 Oct, 19:09
Swedbank Group to Cut About 500 Jobs, Around 100 of Them in the Baltics
Sweden's Swedbank plans to reduce its workforce by about 500 people, roughly 100 of them in the Baltic states. The head of its Estonian unit says the bank no longer needs as many staff now that profitability has returned to normal levels.
Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 18:10
Belarusian propaganda about Latvian grain contradicts the statistics
A former member of the European Parliament claimed on Belarusian state television that Latvian farmers cannot work their fields and that their grain has no buyers. Statistics show the opposite: farmland is growing, harvests reach millions of tonnes, and grain is sold abroad.
LSM · 27 Oct, 18:10
Major League Baseball Looks for a New Kind of Fan: Social Media, Influencers and an Olivia Rodrigo Song
Major League Baseball in the US has shifted its social media content toward a broader, more casual audience and now works actively with content creators. Meanwhile, the 2027 season is uncertain, as the labor agreement with the players' union expires in December.
The Verge · 27 Oct, 18:09
Bluetongue disease detected in Latvian cattle for the first time
Infectious catarrhal fever, known as bluetongue disease, has been laboratory-confirmed in two cattle at a farm in South Kurzeme municipality. It is the first time the disease has been found in Latvia.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 17:10
Former Meta AI director Rohit Patel launches startup to rival Microsoft Office
Rohit Patel, after eight years at Meta, has left the company to found Ndoc, an AI-native office suite. It is pitched as an alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
TechCrunch AI · 27 Oct, 17:09
French VC Aquiti Closes €60 Million Fund for Startups Outside Major Hubs
French venture capital firm Aquiti has held the final close of its AVA1 fund at nearly €60 million. The fund will back founders in the Greater Southwest of France from the pre-Seed stage onwards.
EU-Startups · 27 Oct, 17:09
Apple expected to unveil first touchscreen MacBook at upcoming event
According to The Verge, tech company Apple is expected to announce its first touchscreen MacBook Pro at its "Pro and Tell" event tomorrow. Rumors point to an OLED display, a thinner body and an adapted version of macOS.
The Verge · 27 Oct, 16:10
Opinion: Europe's legal work is awash with AI slop, but a fix exists
An opinion piece on the EU-Startups site argues that low-quality AI-generated content has spread into legal work in Europe. Its headline says there is a way to fix the problem.
EU-Startups · 27 Oct, 16:08
Compute-rental startup General Compute raises $100 million Series A
US startup General Compute, which builds an AI cloud from specialized inference chips, has raised $100 million in Series A funding. The deal values the company at $800 million post-money.
TechCrunch AI · 27 Oct, 15:10
Billionaire Palmer Luckey says he won't leave California over wealth tax
Palmer Luckey, founder of defense tech company Anduril, said he is staying in California despite strongly opposing a proposed billionaire wealth tax. He fears it would effectively tax voting control of his company.
TechCrunch · 27 Oct, 15:09