Business & Technology (62)

Tesla's 'flying' Roadster has a precedent in missile defense thruster tests

Tesla re-introduced its long-delayed Roadster sports car on October 15, with compressed-air thrusters enabling controlled jumps and flips. Similar thruster-based systems were tested in US missile defense projects as far back as the early 2000s.

Engadget · 17 Oct, 00:33

Replit CEO says the platform is no longer working with Anthropic

Amjad Masad, CEO of the AI coding platform Replit, said the company has stopped working with AI developer Anthropic. People familiar with the partnership dispute the claim.

TechCrunch AI · 17 Oct, 00:31

Electric Porsche Macan Turbo: Sports Car Performance in an Everyday Crossover Body

A TechCrunch writer spent a week testing the 2026 Porsche Macan Turbo electric SUV, which has 630 horsepower. It impresses with acceleration and handling, but stands out for its high price and a flawed navigation system for charging.

TechCrunch · 16 Oct, 23:33

Apple Launches Its First Own-Brand Smart Home Devices

Apple has unveiled the Apple Home Collection — cameras, thermostats, sensors, a door lock and a video doorbell codeveloped with LG and Schneider Electric — alongside its first smart display, HomeView. The company hopes to draw in customers who have not yet bought smart home products.

The Verge · 16 Oct, 21:31

Analogue unveils updated retro consoles Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+

Retro console maker Analogue has announced updated 16-bit era consoles, the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+. Each costs $220, with shipping planned for December.

Engadget · 16 Oct, 20:33

Elorian releases first AI model, Glimpse, which analyzes images by repeatedly returning to the source

Palo Alto startup Elorian, which raised a $55 million seed round, on Friday released its first model, Glimpse. During image and video analysis it can zoom into a frame or run code instead of relying on a single text description.

TechCrunch AI · 16 Oct, 19:34

New Apple TV 4K Gets Its First, Very Small Discount

Amazon is taking preorders for the new Apple TV 4K at $289.99, which is $9 below the regular price. The streaming box goes on sale on November 13th.

The Verge · 16 Oct, 19:33

Ex-Nvidia executive: robotics has not had its ChatGPT moment yet

Amulya Vishwanath, who led product marketing for Nvidia's robotics platforms for seven years, says robotics is in a "Lego era." Its basic building blocks are still being rebuilt, so a breakthrough from one general model has not arrived.

TechCrunch · 16 Oct, 19:31

Analogue Reworks Its Super Nt and Mega Sg Retro Consoles With Wireless and USB-C

Video game hardware maker Analogue has announced the Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus, new retro consoles that play Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges. They feature a reworked design, built-in wireless controller support and USB-C power.

The Verge · 16 Oct, 18:34

EU-Startups publishes weekly round-up of European startup funding rounds

European startup news site EU-Startups has published its weekly round-up of funding rounds it tracked from 12 to 16 October. The content is available only to subscribers of its CLUB membership.

EU-Startups · 16 Oct, 18:33

Tesla's flying Roadster: analysts see limited commercial value

Tesla, led by Elon Musk, showed off a Roadster with SpaceX-derived thrusters that let it fly. Analysts say it mainly boosts the brand's image rather than generating meaningful profit.

Euronews Business · 16 Oct, 17:34

Israeli firm's 'zero-click' malware attack poses global security risk

A new 'zero-click' hack uses online ads to target victims without any action on their part. The headline links it to an Israeli firm and describes it as a global security risk.

Al Jazeera · 16 Oct, 17:33

MapQuest app now shows where surveillance cameras are located

The US mapping service MapQuest has added a layer to its app that displays known outdoor surveillance cameras and license plate readers, including Flock cameras. The feature lets residents see how widespread such cameras are in their area.

Engadget · 16 Oct, 17:33

Tesla's flying Roadster stunt in Texas is not a car you will be able to buy

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the new Roadster in Waco, Texas, with rocket-style thrusters and a mid-air flip. According to The Verge, that version is unlikely to reach regular buyers, and pricing and other commercial details were left out.

The Verge · 16 Oct, 17:32

Mark Wahlberg: AI Has a Place in Film if Storytelling Stays at the Core

Actor and director Mark Wahlberg told TechCrunch Disrupt that AI is acceptable in filmmaking when used the right way. He is also open to an AI version of himself carrying on his legacy.

TechCrunch · 16 Oct, 17:31

Foldable iPhone Duo preorders already delayed into 2027

Delivery estimates for Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, slipped to late January within an hour of preorders opening. The device goes on sale in stores on October 23.

The Verge · 16 Oct, 16:34

Yellow Circles Painted on Roads in German and Austrian Cities to Slow Drivers

Yellow circles have appeared on streets in Düsseldorf, Berlin, Karlsruhe and several Austrian cities, aiming to make drivers more careful without new signs. Early results in Austria show speeds falling by 2–3 km/h, though the approach has critics.

Latvijas Avīze · 16 Oct, 16:33

Opinion: How founders can stop wasting time on fundraising

Startup news site EU-Startups has published an opinion piece on how company founders can cut down the time fundraising takes. The available excerpt looks at the due diligence investors carry out.

EU-Startups · 16 Oct, 16:33

Olīve mēbeles head Viktors Išmakovs: business is a marathon, not a sprint

Viktors Išmakovs, head of the Latvian furniture company Olīve mēbeles, says growth starts with understanding customer needs and a willingness to change. In a profile, he describes his path from selling motorcycle parts at school to running a company.

Dienas Bizness · 16 Oct, 16:31

Board of Latvia's Unity party steps down

The board of the Latvian party Unity (Vienotība) is stepping down after the 15th Saeima election. Former prime minister Evika Siliņa promises changes in the party and a more open dialogue with the public.

Dienas Bizness · 16 Oct, 15:33

UK biopharma Microbiotica raises €42 million for inflammatory bowel disease treatment

Microbiotica, a British developer of microbiome medicines, has announced the first close of a €42 million Series C financing. The round was led by British Business Bank.

EU-Startups · 16 Oct, 14:33

20-Bay Electric Car Charging Hub Opens at Domina Shopping Centre in Riga

Ignitis ON, an electric vehicle charging network operator in Latvia and the Baltics, opened a high-power charging hub at the Domina Shopping mall in Riga on 15 October. It can charge 20 cars at the same time.

Jauns.lv · 16 Oct, 14:32

“Elvi” store to open in former “Sky” premises in Berģi

The “Elvi” retail chain will open a new store in the former “Sky” store premises in Berģi. Around one million euros will be invested in it.

TVNET · 16 Oct, 13:34

Six-month Euribor rises for third day in a row

The six-month Euribor, to which most Estonian home loans are tied, has risen for a third consecutive day, reaching 2.954% on 15 October. The rate directly affects household costs through mortgage payments.

ERR (rus) · 16 Oct, 13:32

Putin places assets of more foreign companies in Russia, including Tarkett, under temporary management

Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed the Russian assets of several European companies, including French flooring maker Tarkett, under temporary management. Tsentr Kapital has been named as the managing company.

Meduza · 16 Oct, 12:33

Tesla shows next-generation Roadster electric car in Texas

US electric carmaker Tesla has demonstrated its next-generation Roadster sports car at the SpaceX test site in Texas. Elon Musk claims some versions will reach 100 km/h in under one second.

Kursors.lv · 16 Oct, 12:33

Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals for luring customers with cheaper deals

Great Britain's energy regulator Ofgem proposes reintroducing a market stabilisation charge to prevent supplier failures this winter amid price volatility. Consumer advice founder Martin Lewis has criticised the mechanism.

The Guardian World · 16 Oct, 11:33

Latvia's health sector to tighten public–private cooperation for crisis readiness

Latvia's Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) and the private healthcare association VADDA have agreed to regularly exchange resource data so the country is better prepared for crises and disasters.

Dienas Bizness · 16 Oct, 11:33

Uber Begins Self-Driving Taxi Tests on the Streets of Manchester

Ride-hailing company Uber has started trials of autonomous cars in Manchester, in the United Kingdom. The tests are a step toward introducing robotaxis in British cities.

Kursors.lv · 16 Oct, 11:33

Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Rules of Competition in E-Commerce

Shoppers increasingly use AI tools to find and compare products before they ever visit an online store. E-commerce companies therefore need their offers to be visible and understandable to AI systems as well.

Dienas Bizness · 16 Oct, 10:33

Tesla unveils electric car that can drive upside down and jump through the air

Electric carmaker Tesla has unveiled a car that can drive upside down. Using rocket-like thrusters, it can also jump and turn in mid-air.

Al Jazeera · 16 Oct, 10:33

Dublin-based LearnUpon secures €44.5 million to scale its learning platform

LearnUpon, an enterprise learning platform company based in Dublin, Ireland, has secured a €44.5 million growth financing facility. The funds come from Claret Capital Partners, a London-based growth debt fund manager.

EU-Startups · 16 Oct, 10:33

Mars rover Perseverance breaks Opportunity's distance record

NASA, the US space agency, says its Mars rover Perseverance is now the most-travelled vehicle beyond Earth. By 11 October it had covered 45.22 kilometres.

Kursors.lv · 16 Oct, 10:32

Latvian-built app Balsio adds workspaces for team chat and WhatsApp messaging

Balsio, a European work messaging app formerly called BirdyChat, has launched a feature called Workspaces. It lets small teams manage internal communication in one place while keeping in touch with external contacts via WhatsApp.

Kursors.lv · 16 Oct, 09:33