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AI has solved hundreds of highly complex maths problems
Scientist Andris Ambainis is the guest on the TVNET programme "No otras puses". The episode description says artificial intelligence has recently solved hundreds of very complex maths problems.
TVNET · 19 Oct, 06:34
Google lets anyone check whether an image or video was made with AI
Google has made its SynthID Detector tool available to everyone, scanning content for an invisible AI watermark. It has limits: it cannot identify content from models that don't use SynthID.
Engadget · 19 Oct, 06:34
DATEV Representative Urges Germany to Cut Red Tape and Tax Burden for Businesses
A representative of the German software cooperative DATEV argues in a sponsored column that Germany should put growth back at the centre of economic policy. He says mid-sized firms have struggled with stagnant revenue and rising costs in recent years.
Politico Europe · 19 Oct, 06:33
Dienas Bizness Receives Recovery Fund Support for Digital Transformation
On 9 January 2025, the publisher of Dienas Bizness signed a contract with the Central Finance and Contracting Agency for Recovery Fund support to modernise its media business processes. The project covers CRM systems, mobile apps and Smart TV apps.
Dienas Bizness · 19 Oct, 06:33
Foreign Workers in Latvia: From Truck Drivers to Students, With Very Different Work Models
Data from Latvia's Central Statistical Bureau, the State Audit Office and a Saeima inquiry commission show that foreign labour in Latvia is highly varied, yet no institution knows exactly how many foreigners actually work there.
NRA · 19 Oct, 06:32
Can a Laser Pointer Blind or Damage a Security Camera?
A powerful laser can temporarily blind a security camera or even damage it permanently, but doing so is difficult in practice and mostly illegal. Modern cameras are more resistant, and a few simple measures can improve protection.
Engadget · 19 Oct, 05:33
Researchers propose adding a white light to traffic signals for autonomous cars
Researchers at North Carolina State University suggest adding a fourth, white signal to traffic lights to manage intersections with autonomous vehicles. Computer simulations showed waiting times could fall by more than 90% under certain conditions, but the idea remains a concept.
NRA · 19 Oct, 04:34
What Netgear Router Lights Mean and Which Ones Matter Most
Tech outlet Engadget has explained what the colors and blinking patterns of lights on Netgear routers and Orbi mesh systems mean. The power, internet and Wi-Fi indicators matter most.
Engadget · 19 Oct, 04:31
China Plans to Limit Car Touchscreens and Bring Back Physical Buttons
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is weighing new car safety rules, focusing on touchscreens and their controls. It has already been decided that from January 2027 new models must have mechanically operated door handles.
iAuto.lv · 19 Oct, 04:31
Researchers propose AI agent that reasons in latent space and acts through text
A new research paper presents HybridAgent, a language-model agent that combines reasoning in a non-verbal latent space with text-based interaction. The authors report a 10.4% performance gain and substantially lower costs.
Hacker News (≥150 p.) · 19 Oct, 03:32
What the Orange Dot on a Samsung Galaxy Watch Means
The orange dot at the left edge of a Samsung Galaxy Watch screen signals unread notifications. A red dot indicates an urgent message, and the indicator can be switched off in settings.
Engadget · 19 Oct, 03:31
Potato Growing Shrinks in Latvia as Export-Friendly Crops Take Over Fields
Potato cultivation in Latvia is declining and the crop is becoming a niche product, says agricultural expert Iveta Grudovska. Because the domestic market is small, farmers have to focus on crops suited for export.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Oct, 02:33
Xbox Series X can now run PlayStation 5 games via an emulator, but with a major limitation
Developer Devran Cosmo Uenal has run four PlayStation 5 games on an Xbox Series X using his PS5X emulator. It works only in the console's Developer Mode, which gives games just 5GB of memory.
Engadget · 19 Oct, 02:31
What Apple's Image Playground app is and how to use it
Apple's Image Playground app uses Apple Intelligence to generate images and Genmoji on the device. The latest version, available with iOS 27, lets users describe any visual style and edit images by touch.
Engadget · 19 Oct, 01:32
Huawei Watch D3: a discreet health monitor in smartwatch form
Huawei's new Watch D3, the third generation of the Chinese tech company's health-monitoring wearable, has shifted from a bulky device to a smartwatch-like design with a rectangular AMOLED display.
TVNET · 19 Oct, 01:31
Savannah police officer fired for giving Flock login to her ICE agent husband
A police officer in Savannah, Georgia, was fired after an investigation found she shared her Flock system login with her husband, an ICE agent. He ran 983 searches covering 97 license plates.
The Verge · 19 Oct, 01:31
Horror card game Inscryption is heading to mobile devices five years after launch
Daniel Mullins Games, the studio behind the indie game Inscryption, announced a mobile version on the game's fifth anniversary. No new downloadable content is planned.
Engadget · 19 Oct, 00:34
Anthropic to set up a public benefit fund backed by 5% of its shares
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced a "public benefit fund" to which it will commit 5% of its shares. Details on structure and governance are promised in the coming months.
TechCrunch AI · 19 Oct, 00:34
Benchmark partners: investing pace stays steady despite a frenzied market
The five partners of venture firm Benchmark explained at TechCrunch Disrupt why they are keeping their working style despite bigger funds. They still make only two or three new investments per partner each year.
TechCrunch · 19 Oct, 00:33
Slate truck gets software updates through your phone instead of built-in connectivity
US automaker Slate Auto's stripped-down electric pickup has no built-in cellular or infotainment, so it receives over-the-air software updates via the owner's smartphone and the truck's USB port.
Engadget · 18 Oct, 23:33
Documentary «Mister Organ» Follows a Conman Who Torments Everyone Around Him
New Zealand journalist David Farrier's documentary «Mister Organ» grows from a car-park clamping story into a tense portrait of conman Michael Organ. It is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and YouTube.
The Verge · 18 Oct, 23:32
What the star button on a Roku remote does
The star button on a Roku remote is context-sensitive, opening option menus and doubling as an accessibility shortcut. What it offers differs between Roku TVs and streaming boxes.
Engadget · 18 Oct, 22:33
Elizabeth Holmes documentary earns $15 million in opening weekend at the box office
The documentary "You Can See Everything," about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, took in $15 million over its opening weekend in cinemas. That is the second-biggest opening weekend ever for a documentary.
TechCrunch · 18 Oct, 22:32
63 Latvian Companies Take Part in SIAL Paris Food Fair
The SIAL Paris 2026 food and innovation fair, one of the world's largest food industry exhibitions, runs in France until 21 October with 63 Latvian companies taking part. Several of them have received the fair's innovation certificates.
NRA · 18 Oct, 22:31
Foldable Phones From Royole FlexPai to Apple's iPhone Duo
Tech outlet Engadget traces how foldable smartphones have developed since 2019. Apple is now entering the market with its iPhone Duo.
Engadget · 18 Oct, 21:33
Woman arrested in Philadelphia for blocking Uber delivery robot
Police in Philadelphia, USA, arrested Carolyn Marvin after she stood in front of an Uber delivery robot and refused to move. She said she was protesting robots she believes take jobs from human couriers.
The Verge · 18 Oct, 21:31
Anthropic gives outside AI evaluators employee-level access to its systems
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic has onboarded six employees of the independent research group METR and given them access to internal tools. The firm is trying to reassure investors that safety concerns will not overshadow its expected stock market flotation.
Ars Technica · 18 Oct, 20:33
When It Makes Sense to Cap Your Frame Rate in PC Games
Tech outlet Engadget explains why PC gamers may want to limit frames per second (FPS). A cap can reduce screen tearing, GPU load and fan noise.
Engadget · 18 Oct, 20:33
Estonian cement plant chief: halting the green transition could end in disaster for many companies
Riho Iskula, director of the Kunda Heidelberg Materials building materials plant in Estonia (formerly the Kunda cement factory), warns that stopping the green transition would be a disaster for firms that have already invested billions of euros.
ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 19:33
How to fix app scaling problems on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Some owners of Samsung's foldable Galaxy Z Fold 8 report apps that do not fit the inner 4:3 display properly. The aspect ratio can be changed for each app in the settings.
Engadget · 18 Oct, 19:33
Electric Volkswagen ID. Polo Tested as First Car Arrives in Latvia
Latvian TV programme TV Autoziņas has driven the first electric Volkswagen ID. Polo to arrive in Latvia, a 211 hp version with the larger battery. With options it costs 39,000 euros, while in Germany the new model is already sold out four months ahead.
iAuto.lv · 18 Oct, 19:32
Bill introduced in US Congress to guarantee players ownership of video games
US Rep. Ritchie Torres has introduced the Power To The Players Act, which would ensure that people who pay for a video game own it rather than merely hold a license. The proposal responds to games becoming unplayable once publishers shut down their servers.
The Verge · 18 Oct, 19:31
Disney to hire most of bankrupt Character.AI's workforce
After chatbot startup Character.AI filed for bankruptcy, entertainment giant Disney has agreed to offer jobs to at least 60 of its employees. Most of those who received offers have reportedly accepted.
TechCrunch · 18 Oct, 19:31
Lenovo Legion Go S handheld with SteamOS discounted to $999.99 at Best Buy
US electronics retailer Best Buy has cut the price of Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld gaming PC running SteamOS to $999.99. It offers a bigger screen and more memory than the Steam Deck OLED.
The Verge · 18 Oct, 18:33
Why a new drive shows less storage than you paid for
The gap between a drive's advertised capacity and what the operating system displays mostly comes from different counting systems and from pre-installed software taking up space.
Engadget · 18 Oct, 18:31
Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis: The Band Carries On Because It Has "Nothing Better to Do"
J Mascis, guitarist and singer of the American alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr., told The Verge about the band's longevity, the making of the new album There Near and his views on artificial intelligence. The band is currently touring the US.
The Verge · 18 Oct, 17:33