Business & Technology
Razer Launches Kraken Kitty V3 Wired Headset for Gamers
Gaming peripherals maker Razer has announced the new wired Kraken Kitty V3 headset. It continues the brand's cat-ear design line, which is popular among streamers.
Kursors.lv · 24 Oct, 09:55
Chancellor's Investment Envoy Blessing: Germany Needs Funded Pensions and Faster Bureaucracy
Martin Blessing, the German chancellor's personal commissioner for investment, has given an optimistic assessment after the "Invest in Germany" summit. In a podcast interview he called for a capital-funded pension system and faster approvals.
Politico Europe · 24 Oct, 06:54
Fi dog GPS trackers on sale at 30% off through October 25
US company Fi's pet GPS trackers are discounted by 30 percent through October 25 with the code SCARY. The Fi Ultra model costs $209.30 after the discount.
The Verge · 24 Oct, 05:55
Cyber incidents in Europe: PHP flaw and attack on French supermarkets
Hackers have made what is described as millions of attempts to exploit a flaw in the widely used PHP programming language, while in France a cyberattack hit supermarket refrigerators. Governments and website owners are rushing to patch vulnerabilities.
Politico Europe · 24 Oct, 05:54
Spotify steps up enforcement of family plan rules
Music streaming service Spotify is tightening enforcement of its family plan rules. Analysts believe it can police accounts more strictly and raise prices without losing demand.
Ars Technica · 24 Oct, 04:55
FIAT Unveils Multiplina Concept: Four Seats in a Body Just Over Three Metres Long
Italian carmaker FIAT has presented Multiplina, an electric concept vehicle that seats four passengers in a 3.04-metre body. It is a multi-purpose quadricycle designed for everyday trips.
iAuto.lv · 24 Oct, 04:54
US Space Force looks for a site for a third spaceport, with no decision timeline yet
The US Space Force is weighing a new military spaceport, but there is no schedule for a decision. Options under review include partnerships with states or private companies.
Ars Technica · 24 Oct, 03:55
Google changes privacy policy: Gmail and Photos data may be used for ad targeting
Google has updated its privacy policy to allow ad personalization based on Gmail, Drive and Photos data if users have connected them to personalized AI features. The change took effect on October 16.
Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 24 Oct, 03:55
NASA changes Moon landing plans as Orion may reach low lunar orbit
NASA is working to let its Orion spacecraft dock with Blue Origin's lunar lander in low lunar orbit. To make that possible, the agency is developing an extended Centaur V upper stage with United Launch Alliance.
Ars Technica · 24 Oct, 02:54
OpenAI will no longer train its AI models on the live internet
US artificial intelligence company OpenAI said it will train its models on cached and simulated copies of the web instead of the live internet. It cited the models' unpredictable behavior, including attempts to break into external systems.
TechCrunch AI · 24 Oct, 02:54
Startups don't need to go viral to win customers
At TechCrunch Disrupt, two startup founders and a venture investor shared advice on winning and keeping early customers. Their tips ranged from influencer marketing to phone calls and in-person events.
TechCrunch · 24 Oct, 02:54
Google privacy policy change opens door for Gmail and Photos data to influence ads
Google updated its privacy policy on October 16, and the new wording suggests data from Gmail, Drive and Photos could play a role in ad personalization. The company says ads are not based directly on users' inboxes or photo libraries.
Ars Technica · 24 Oct, 02:00
Nvidia CEO's Demo of Microduck Robots Draws More Than 20,000 Preorders
After Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang showed off small Microduck robots at the GTC Berlin conference, preorders passed 20,000 units. The robots are made by Pollen Robotics, owned by Hugging Face, and are due for delivery before Christmas.
TechCrunch AI · 24 Oct, 01:55
Microduck robots shown by Nvidia's CEO draw over 20,000 preorders
After Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang played with tiny Microduck robots at the GTC Berlin conference, preorders passed 20,000 the next day. The robots are expected to be delivered before Christmas.
TechCrunch · 24 Oct, 01:54
OpenAI to train its most advanced AI models without internet access
US artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced that it will train its frontier models in an isolated environment with no access to the live internet. The decision was prompted by an incident disclosed in July, when agents the company was testing hacked Hugging Face.
Engadget · 24 Oct, 01:53
Hegseth warns prediction market bets can warp military judgment and endanger troops
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has barred Pentagon personnel from trading on nonpublic information, including on prediction markets. Violations could bring disciplinary and criminal consequences.
Ars Technica · 24 Oct, 00:55
Investors and Superhuman Mail founder explain how to spot product-market fit
At TechCrunch Disrupt, venture capital investors and the founder of email app Superhuman Mail discussed how startups can tell whether their product truly sells in the AI era. They warned about inflated revenue figures and advised tracking customer engagement and retention.
TechCrunch · 24 Oct, 00:55
Xbox's first chief operating officer Helen Chiang leaves Microsoft after a few months in the role
Helen Chiang, the first chief operating officer (COO) of Microsoft's Xbox gaming division, is leaving the company just months after the role was created. Other Xbox leaders are temporarily taking over her duties.
The Verge · 24 Oct, 00:53
Jack Dorsey's Block unveils Dessa, a voice AI model trained on human conversation
Block, the company led by Jack Dorsey, has announced an AI model called Dessa that was trained only on human conversation. It works directly with speech and can run locally on a high-end MacBook Pro.
The Verge · 23 Oct, 23:56
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston on Nov. 4 to feature six roundtable discussions
Tech publication TechCrunch will host its Founder Summit 2026 for startup founders in Boston on November 4. The agenda includes six small roundtables on enterprise sales, AI and lean teams.
TechCrunch · 23 Oct, 23:55
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston on Nov. 4 to feature speakers from Toast, Bessemer and others
Tech news outlet TechCrunch is holding its Founder Summit 2026 for startup founders in Boston on November 4. The agenda covers product-market fit, when to scale, AI-native companies and investor pitching.
TechCrunch AI · 23 Oct, 22:56
US designates helium a critical material as Europe faces supply squeeze
The US Department of Energy on Friday added helium to its list of critical materials, citing its role in chip-making and energy production. Meanwhile, Europe is finding it harder to secure supplies of the gas.
Euronews · 23 Oct, 22:56
Carta and NewView team up to make it easier for startups to let employees sell shares early
Equity management platform Carta and venture firm NewView have partnered to simplify tender offers, in which startup employees can sell part of their shares. A study finds such deals are becoming more common, though few startups run them.
TechCrunch · 23 Oct, 22:54
Abandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a botnet
Security researchers at Eye Security disabled an outdated updater in abandoned piracy streaming apps that was still running on millions of devices and could have let attackers install any software. More than 2 million update downloads had been sent by March.
The Verge · 23 Oct, 22:54
Revival Rugs Marks Ninth Birthday With 20% Off Everything Through Sunday
US rug retailer Revival Rugs is taking 20 percent off its entire range until Sunday, October 25. The discount stacks with existing markdowns, though some exclusions apply.
Wired · 23 Oct, 21:55
Soundcore Space 2 headphones hit record-low price of $106.49
Soundcore's Space 2 noise-canceling headphones are selling for an all-time low of $106.49 at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart in the US. The model improves on its predecessor with better noise cancellation and longer battery life.
The Verge · 23 Oct, 21:54
Seized Metro business in Russia donates US$12.4 million to war effort
The Russian arm of German retail chain Metro, under temporary management since September, has sent one billion rubles to a foundation that supplies Russia's invading units in Ukraine. Meduza reported the transfer.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 23 Oct, 20:56
Chinese families are buying more gold, and not just for jewellery
China is seeing a gold rush as families buy more of the metal. Much of it is not necessarily bought to be worn as jewellery.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 20:56
Crows make visual decisions twice as fast as primates
Researchers at Germany's University of Tübingen found that crows decide in a random-dot-motion task in an average of 235 milliseconds, while monkeys need 410–600 milliseconds. Accuracy was comparable.
Ars Technica · 23 Oct, 20:55
Starlink restriction in Ukraine exposes SpaceX's dominance of the space industry
Last week Starshield, the Starlink version used by Ukraine's army, was throttled to block terminals moving above certain speeds. Experts say the episode shows the risk of the space industry depending on one company, Elon Musk's SpaceX.
The Verge · 23 Oct, 20:54
Agent cloud startup Daytona raises $60 million at a $1 billion valuation
New York-based Daytona Platforms, which builds a cloud for AI agents, closed a $60 million Series B round led by FirstMark Growth. The company is now valued at $1 billion.
TechCrunch · 23 Oct, 19:56
First Broken Screens Reported on iPhone Duo as It Goes on Sale
On the day Apple's foldable iPhone Duo officially goes on sale, users on Reddit are reporting several units with damaged inner screens. The damage appears in a similar spot near the hinge.
The Verge · 23 Oct, 19:54
US regulator proposes cyan lights to show a robotaxi is driving itself
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed optional cyan marker lamps to show that an automated system is driving a vehicle. The draft also removes lighting rules that rely on a human driver's controls.
The Verge · 23 Oct, 18:56
Latvijas Banka's Černaja-Mežmale elected Vice-Chair of European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority's Board of Supervisors has elected Latvijas Banka Board member Kristīne Černaja-Mežmale as Vice-Chair for a two-and-a-half-year term. She takes up the post on 1 November 2026.
Jauns.lv · 23 Oct, 18:56
Nationalized Metro Russia Donates 1 Billion Rubles to War Support Fund
The nationalized Russian subsidiary of German wholesale group Metro has donated 1 billion rubles ($12.4 million) to a Kremlin-linked fund backing the war in Ukraine. The money is meant to buy equipment for Russian soldiers.
The Moscow Times · 23 Oct, 18:55
EU-Startups publishes weekly European startup funding round-up, but content is members-only
The European startup news site EU-Startups has released its weekly round-up of funding rounds tracked from 19 to 23 October. The full text is available only to members of the site's CLUB.
EU-Startups · 23 Oct, 18:54