Business & Technology
How to extend the battery life of Apple AirTags
Apple says an AirTag tracker's battery lasts more than a year, but heavy use can drain it within a few months. Here is how to preserve it and how to replace it.
Engadget · 25 Oct, 04:10
Polish MP Questions Ministry Over Industrial Apple Price of 60 Groszy per Kilogram
Polish parliament member Paulina Matysiak has filed an interpellation with the agriculture ministry about industrial apple prices, now at 60 groszy per kg. The ministry has not yet responded.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 25 Oct, 04:09
Poland's watermelon area stays under 400 hectares, with Grójec county in the lead
Watermelons cover 397.13 hectares in Poland in 2026, and four counties account for more than half of that. Grójec county in the Masovian Voivodeship leads with 84.92 hectares.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 25 Oct, 04:08
Angus Youth Challenge to set up alumni network and amend competition format
The organisers of the ABP Angus Youth Challenge, a schools' competition, have confirmed its format will change in future. The aim is to make it more relevant and attractive to secondary school teachers and students across Northern Ireland.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 25 Oct, 04:08
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Restaurant costs rise as customers spend less
Restaurants in Latvia are finding it harder to balance rising costs against customers' ability to pay. Diners order fewer courses and spend less on alcohol, so the average bill is shrinking.
Apollo.lv · 25 Oct, 03:11
How to choose a wireless CarPlay adapter: what to check before buying
A car with wired Apple CarPlay can be made wireless with a fairly cheap adapter. Before buying, check vehicle compatibility, port type and the adapter's connection features.
Engadget · 25 Oct, 03:09
Northern Ireland schools' Angus competition to launch alumni network
Organisers of the ABP Angus Youth Challenge, a Northern Ireland secondary school competition on farming and food, will change its format and set up a network for past finalists. The competition has received record entries.
Agriland UK · 25 Oct, 03:09
Poland's agricultural tax to fall about 6.7% in 2027
Poland's agricultural tax rate for 2027 is set at 155 zlotys per conversion hectare, as the rye price used to calculate it has dropped. The final amount may still change due to municipal decisions and tax reliefs.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 25 Oct, 03:09
Irish cattle slaughter for 2026 is nearing last year's level
Figures from Ireland's Department of Agriculture show the total number of cattle slaughtered at Irish factories this year is nearing last year's level. Slaughter was lower than last year in the first half of 2026.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 25 Oct, 03:08
Latvian restaurants face rising costs as diners spend more cautiously
Catering businesses in Latvia are struggling to balance growing costs with what customers will pay, as diners become more frugal. Food delivery platforms play a bigger role in the sector, bringing in customers but also adding expenses.
LSM · 25 Oct, 03:11
"Steal My Bitcoin" website draws attention on tech forum Hacker News
The website stealmybitcoin.com, titled "Steal My Bitcoin", has collected 165 points and 48 comments on the tech news forum Hacker News. The source material does not describe what the site contains.
Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 25 Oct, 03:11
What Is the Cheapest New Gaming Console in 2026?
Import tariffs and surging memory prices have made gaming hardware costlier. The cheapest new console is the $230 Nintendo Switch Lite, though game prices can change the long-term picture.
Engadget · 25 Oct, 03:09
Polish Celmer brothers sell apples without supermarkets, using direct sales and an apple vending machine
Brothers Jakub and Szymon Celmer grow apples on six hectares in Trzebnica, Lower Silesia, and sell them without intermediaries. They turned down supermarket supply talks over unfavourable terms.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 25 Oct, 03:09
Polish farmers bought subsidised machinery, but do they use all its features?
Poland's «Rolnictwo 4.0» programme let farms buy modern precision-farming equipment. A machinery dealer's representative says some farmers do not use all the functions of what they bought.
farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 25 Oct, 03:09
German Dairy Farm with 300 Cows and Five Milking Robots Receives Award
The Hansen family's dairy farm in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, has received an honorary award from the state agricultural chamber for innovative animal husbandry. The farm keeps about 300 milking cows and five milking robots.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 25 Oct, 03:08
Why a Parked EV Still Loses Battery Charge
Even a locked, parked electric car slowly drains its battery because of system checks, app requests and optional features. How much is lost depends on the model, settings and weather.
Engadget · 25 Oct, 02:09
The Famine of 1877: History Shows Weather Alone Was Not to Blame
German agricultural portal agrarheute looks back at the 1877 famine driven by a powerful El Niño that killed millions. It argues that politics, trade and food distribution shaped the toll, and warns of a new super El Niño in 2026.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 25 Oct, 02:09
Maize's effect on soil organic matter balance depends on how the crop is used
Polish farming portal Farmer explains that maize depletes soil differently depending on whether it is harvested for silage or for grain. Residues from grain maize can partly offset humus losses.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 25 Oct, 02:09
Critical PHP vulnerabilities force site owners to patch urgently or take sites offline
After long-undetected vulnerabilities were found in the open source programming language PHP, website owners were told to patch immediately or take their sites down. Human researchers found the flaws, though AI was used to exploit them.
TechCrunch · 25 Oct, 01:12
BBC's «Blue Planet III» deliberately keeps imperfect shots in the age of AI
The makers of the BBC nature documentary series «Blue Planet III» are leaving in footage with floating plankton and other flaws to underline its authenticity at a time of AI-generated imagery.
The Verge · 25 Oct, 01:10
eSIM vs. physical SIM card: the pros and cons
Tech outlet Engadget compares eSIMs and traditional SIM cards in mobile phones. Signal quality is the same; the difference lies in activation and transfer, and eSIM needs support from both the phone and the carrier.
Engadget · 25 Oct, 01:09
Polish farmers: better animal welfare in the EU requires funding
At a meeting of the EU Animal Welfare Platform, Poland's farm-sector federation FBZPR and Copa-Cogeca called for welfare requirements to be financed through the Common Agricultural Policy. They also urged a uniform assessment methodology and science-based recommendations.
farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 25 Oct, 01:09
Storm Boelo to Worsen Soil Saturation and Flood Risk in Ireland Until Monday
Ireland's national weather service Met Éireann warns that Storm Boelo may worsen conditions left by Storm Austen, including saturated soils, high rivers and flooding, until Monday. Orange and yellow wind warnings remain in force for western counties.
Agriland UK · 25 Oct, 01:09
AI is changing farming: are farmers asking the right questions?
Irish farming outlet Agriland says artificial intelligence is now present on many farms. It suggests farmers should ask about privacy and data ownership before signing up to new systems.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 25 Oct, 01:08
UK Sets Up AI Biosecurity Lab Backed by £100 Million in Funding
The UK government has established the AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL) with £100 million in funding. It will use advanced AI to detect biological threats and speed up the development of vaccines and treatments.
Engadget · 25 Oct, 00:12
Starshield service for Ukraine's military appears to work normally again
SpaceX's military-grade Starshield internet system for Ukraine's army appears to be working normally after a 10-day period of restrictions. Ukraine's defense minister says no explanation has been received.
TechCrunch · 25 Oct, 00:10
Used car bought for nearly €20,000 breaks down eight days after purchase
A report from the Latvian news site TVNET asks who is to blame when a used car bought for almost €20,000 breaks down eight days later. It notes that hidden defects can appear only after more intensive use.
TVNET · 25 Oct, 00:09
Poland Raises Aid for Buying a Beef Bull to 7,000 Zloty
Poland's agricultural agency ARiMR is accepting applications for aid to buy a purebred beef bull until 30 November 2026. Since 14 October the payment is 7,000 zloty per animal, 2,000 zloty more than before.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 25 Oct, 00:09
Questions farmers should ask before bringing AI systems onto the farm
A representative of the Italian association of AI professionals urges farmers to establish how new AI systems work, who owns the data and who is responsible before buying them.
Agriland UK · 25 Oct, 00:09
Well-known Kerry Holstein farm adds pumpkins to its fields
The Leagh Holsteins herd on the coast of Co. Kerry, Ireland, is now surrounded by a sea of orange pumpkins. Farmer Lauren Fitzmaurice came up with the idea to diversify the farm.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 25 Oct, 00:08
Xbox Game Pass could let subscribers pick which features they pay for
Microsoft's gaming division Xbox is reportedly planning to overhaul its Game Pass subscription so users choose individual features instead of buying a preset tier. The plans were reported by Fortune and Windows Central.
Engadget · 24 Oct, 23:11
Farmers' Pensions in Poland in 2026: What KRUS Pays After 30 Years of Insurance
Poland's Agricultural Social Insurance Fund (KRUS) calculates farmers' pensions from a base pension that has stood at PLN 1,780.64 gross since 1 March 2026. In an illustrative case with 30 years of insurance, the pension comes to PLN 2,136.77 a month.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 24 Oct, 23:09
Polish Farmers and Tinkerers Find New Uses for Old Parts on the Farm
Polish agricultural portal farmer.pl has compiled ten homemade farm solutions built from old parts, from a washing machine motor to a fire hose. The article warns that some designs need a safety assessment.
farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 24 Oct, 23:09
Irish young farmers press Taoiseach for meaningful support
Josephine O'Neill, president of Ireland's young farmers' organisation Macra, urged the government to deliver real support for young people in agriculture. Taoiseach Micheál Martin pledged continued backing for family farms and pointed to a €46.2 million fertiliser aid scheme.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 24 Oct, 23:09
Farm wives in Poland: when a KRUS agricultural pension is due
Poland's farmers' social insurance fund KRUS explains that a farmer's wife may qualify for her own pension at age 60 with enough qualifying years. Some farm work done without paying contributions can count.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 24 Oct, 23:02
Steam Adds Personal Calendar With Personalized Game Recommendations
Valve has launched Personal Calendar on its Steam game store, showing users recently released games that match their tastes. The feature is available on the store's homepage.
Engadget · 24 Oct, 23:02