Business & Technology
Spotify launches its first fully custom car app, with Audi electric cars first to get it
Music streaming service Spotify has unveiled its first native app for cars. Electric vehicles from German carmaker Audi will be the first to receive it.
Kursors.lv · 26 Oct, 13:10
Stripping Copper Wire Becomes a Popular Side Hustle on TikTok
TikTok users increasingly film themselves stripping insulation from copper wire to sell as scrap. Copper prices hit a record high this year, but many creators earn more from the platform than from the metal itself.
Wired · 26 Oct, 13:10
Swedish Government Offices Blocks Staff Access to ChatGPT and Claude
The Swedish Government Offices have blocked access to the AI services ChatGPT and Claude on work computers. The aim is to steer staff toward officially approved solutions, including Microsoft Copilot.
Kursors.lv · 26 Oct, 12:11
Huntington, West Virginia, Splits Over Flock License Plate Camera Deal as Residents Collect Signatures
The city council of Huntington, West Virginia, approved a contract with surveillance company Flock by a 6-4 vote. Opponents are now gathering signatures to put the deal to a public vote.
The Verge · 26 Oct, 12:11
Lykyn Review: A $300 Smart Mushroom Grow Chamber
A Wired reviewer spent a month testing the automated mushroom fruiting chamber from US-based company Lykyn. The device got mushroom blocks fruiting within days, but its $300 price is hard to justify for a process lasting only a week or two.
Wired · 26 Oct, 12:11
Audi to invest $4.2 billion in its first US plant
German carmaker Audi plans to invest $4.2 billion in its first factory in the United States, creating about 4,500 jobs. US President Donald Trump announced it on Saturday, and the company confirmed the plan.
iAuto.lv · 26 Oct, 12:09
Bonava Latvija to build its first project outside Riga, in Olaine
Housing developer Bonava Latvija has won a municipal auction in Olaine and plans an apartment building with 72 flats on Drustu gatve. Construction is expected to begin no earlier than 2028.
Dienas Bizness · 26 Oct, 11:10
AI Radio Host Coyotec Wins Listeners in Los Angeles by Backing Immigrants
Coyotec, an artificial intelligence host on Entravision's José 97.5 FM in Los Angeles, now co-hosts a weekday morning show in Spanish with a human broadcaster. After the show's expansion, the station reports sharp listenership growth, especially among younger people.
Wired · 26 Oct, 11:10
Honda and Mitsubishi agree to develop a shared pickup truck
Japanese carmakers Honda and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding on supplying vehicles to each other. Honda plans to launch a pickup in Southeast Asia in 2028, based on the Mitsubishi Triton.
Kursors.lv · 26 Oct, 11:10
Lauris Liberts invests €3 million in Indexo through his investment company
Lauris Liberts, co-owner of the Latvian company Draugiem Group, has invested €3 million in Indexo through his firm Pirmdiena by buying newly issued shares. The deal took place on 23 October, and Indexo reported a larger loss in 2025.
NRA · 26 Oct, 11:09
Draugiem Group founder Liberts invests three million euros in investment manager Indexo
Businessman Lauris Liberts has invested three million euros in the investment management company Indexo through his investment firm. Indexo reported this in a notice to the Nasdaq Riga exchange.
Apollo.lv · 26 Oct, 11:09
Frankfurt cybersecurity startup QuoIntelligence gets backing from ex-German finance minister Lindner
Frankfurt-based cybersecurity startup QuoIntelligence has received a new investment from Christian Lindner, Germany's former federal finance minister. The financial terms were not disclosed.
EU-Startups · 26 Oct, 10:10
Dienas Bizness Carries Out Digital Transformation Project With Recovery Fund Support
The Latvian publisher Izdevniecība “Dienas bizness” has signed a contract with the Central Finance and Contracting Agency for Recovery Fund support for its digital development. The project provides for CRM systems, mobile apps and Smart TV apps.
Dienas Bizness · 26 Oct, 10:09
Diseased leaves should be taken to a waste collection station
Leila Mainla, a junior professor of horticulture at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, advises against composting leaves showing signs of disease or pests. She says not all fallen leaves need to be raked up in autumn.
ERR (rus) · 26 Oct, 10:09
Electric Jetta M6 sedan goes on sale in China from 10,700 euros
FAW-Volkswagen's Jetta sub-brand has launched the electric M6 sedan in China. It comes in three versions, with the cheapest priced at 79,800 yuan, about 10,700 euros.
iAuto.lv · 26 Oct, 09:10
Finnish insect farming firm Volare opens 5,000-ton protein factory in Pori
Finnish startup Volare has completed its first industrial-scale insect processing plant in Pori and is preparing a second one.
AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 26 Oct, 09:09
Food Prices in Europe: Latvia's Basket Below EU Average, Estonia Pricier
According to Euronews Business and Numbeo data, a basket of 18 basic food items costs €59.60 in Latvia, below the EU average of €69.84. Estonia is the priciest of the Baltic states, while Switzerland is the most expensive in Europe.
Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 08:10
A lonely walk on the Berkshire Downs: a country diary from 1951
An archive Country diary entry from The Guardian, dated October 1951, describes the empty Berkshire Downs in southern England. The writer notes few sheep, sparse birdlife and a shift towards arable farming.
Guardian Farming · 26 Oct, 08:09
Irish beef farmers reminded of key vaccinations before winter housing
Ireland's 2026 grazing season is nearing its end in most areas. Farming outlet Agriland has reminded beef producers about vaccinations to consider before animals are housed for winter.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 26 Oct, 08:09
Latvia Seeks Softer EU Fishing Limits for the Baltic Sea in 2027
The European Commission proposes higher herring and sprat quotas in the Baltic Sea but a 51% cut in Eastern Baltic cod bycatch. Latvia's Ministry of Agriculture objects and will ask to keep the 2026 bycatch level.
Dienas Bizness · 26 Oct, 07:09
Polish raw milk prices rise for a second month but remain 16% below last year
Poland's average raw milk purchase price rose 6% in September to about 1.87 zloty per litre. It is still 16.3% below a year earlier, and only Podlaskie voivodeship exceeded 2 zloty.
farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 26 Oct, 07:09
Tractor of the Year 2027: Fendt, Steyr, Massey Ferguson and others compete for top honours
The Tractor of the Year 2027 awards for agricultural machinery will be presented at the EIMA exhibition in Bologna, Italy. Contenders include tractors from Fendt, Steyr, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Case IH, New Holland and Landini.
Agriland UK · 26 Oct, 07:09
Temperature Swings Raise Calf Pneumonia Risk on Irish Farms
Calves are arriving on winter-milking farms in Ireland, and sharp temperature swings combined with high humidity are raising the risk of calf pneumonia. Farming news site Agriland describes the current spell as a period of high risk.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 26 Oct, 07:08
US Pensioner Nearly Dies After Eating Excessive Amounts of Beetroot
An 82-year-old man in the United States was in critical condition after eating three kilograms of beetroot a week. Doctors diagnosed methemoglobinemia, a rare blood disorder linked to high nitrate intake.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 26 Oct, 06:10
John Deere model tractor collection fetches over £24,000 at auction
A retired building surveyor in England has sold part of his John Deere toy tractor collection at auction. The sale was run by the auctioneers Cheffins, with buyers from the UK and several other countries.
Agriland UK · 26 Oct, 06:09
3,464-Hectare Farm With Former Agricultural College for Sale in Western Australia
A 3,464-hectare agricultural estate including a former agricultural college in Bindoon, Western Australia, is on the market for the first time in 90 years. The expected price is 30–35 million dollars, or about 22 million euros.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 26 Oct, 06:09
Does the TSA Allow AirTag Trackers in Luggage?
Apple AirTag trackers may be packed in both carry-on and checked luggage, as their battery is well below lithium limits. This applies to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules and to international regulation.
Engadget · 26 Oct, 05:11
Mercedes-AMG to bring back V8 engines, leaves door open for V12
German carmaker Mercedes-AMG is rethinking its electrification approach because customers want traditional V8 engines. A V8-powered CLE 63 is due next year, while the company's chief has only hinted at the V12's future.
iAuto.lv · 26 Oct, 05:09
Milk Purchase Prices Forecast to Rise Toward End of 2026
After months of declines in the dairy market, the first signs of improvement are emerging. Analysts at Poland's Bank Pekao expect rising butter and milk powder prices to push farm-gate milk prices up in the final months of 2026.
farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 26 Oct, 05:09
Rain and wind to persist across Ireland after Storm Boelo
Ireland's national weather service Met Éireann forecasts unsettled weather for the coming week after Storm Boelo, leaving farmers few chances for drying or spraying. Soils are mostly saturated or waterlogged.
Agriland UK · 26 Oct, 05:09
Limerick dairy farm cuts inputs by adopting regenerative practices
A dairy farmer in County Limerick, Ireland, Tom Stack, uses regenerative methods on his 146-acre farm and, according to Agriland, has reduced the inputs he buys in. The farm has been organic since 2018.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 26 Oct, 05:09
Why Google Chrome Uses So Much RAM
Tech outlet Engadget explains that Google Chrome's high memory use stems from how the browser is designed for stability and security. The article also describes how to check whether memory is being wasted.
Engadget · 26 Oct, 04:11
TechCrunch Picks Five Apps for Tracking Reading and Discovering New Books
Tech news site TechCrunch has compiled five lesser-known book apps that help readers track their reading and find new titles. The list features Fable, Bookshelf, Pagebound, StoryGraph and Margins.
TechCrunch · 26 Oct, 04:10
Russian cucumbers still sold at Poland's Bronisze market, weaker batches go for 5 zloty per kg
Cucumbers imported from Russia are still on sale at the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw, supplied by two importers. Better batches sell for about 7 zloty per kilogram, weaker ones for as little as 5 zloty.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 26 Oct, 04:09
Polish Gardening Advice: Test Soil pH Before Spreading Dolomite on Vegetable Beds in Autumn
The Polish agricultural portal Farmer advises that acidic soil can be improved with dolomite after harvest, but only once its pH has been measured. Excessive liming can do more harm than good.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 26 Oct, 04:09
Irish farmers reminded: weights for cattle support schemes due by 1 November
Irish farmers enrolled in beef-related support schemes have less than a week left to record animal weights. The deadline is 1 November.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 26 Oct, 04:08