Business & Technology
Amazon Builds Shopper Profiles: How to See What It Thinks of You
Amazon builds a list of assumptions about each customer based on purchases. One Threads user found that it assumed she has “flat buttocks,” and her post quickly drew a large number of views.
TechCrunch · 7 Oct, 02:57
Hackers use Chinese AI agent to breach South Korea's largest banks
Hackers used an AI agent developed in China to attack South Korea's biggest banks. The personal data of 68,000 people was stolen.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 02:56
OpenAI Releases New Batch of Mathematical Results From an Unreleased Model
OpenAI has disclosed 722 manuscripts with solutions to long-standing math problems, produced by a frontier model that has not yet been released. The independent advisory group AGMAI says they include solutions to hundreds of open questions.
The Verge · 7 Oct, 02:56
How to Limit Spam Calls on iPhone and Android
Both iOS and Android now include built-in tools for filtering unwanted calls, so third-party apps are no longer necessary. Mobile carriers may also offer their own spam protection.
Engadget · 7 Oct, 02:56
Electric car bursts into flames at charging station in Turkiye
A Togg T10X, Turkiye's first domestically produced electric SUV, caught fire at a charging station. The incident is shown in a video published by Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera · 7 Oct, 02:55
October Sales Outside Amazon: Anti-Prime Day Deals
As Amazon runs its October Prime Day, several other retailers are discounting products that WIRED editors have tested. The offers are available to shoppers who prefer not to buy from Amazon.
Wired · 7 Oct, 01:58
Drones sink ships in NATO countries' economic zones in Black Sea
Two cargo ships were sunk and a third damaged in the Black Sea within Bulgaria's and Romania's economic zones, killing at least two sailors. The EU's chief called the attacks unacceptable, while Ukraine's president blamed Russia.
Ars Technica · 7 Oct, 01:58
Xbox Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights for GTA VI
According to sources, Microsoft has landed a deal for exclusive game streaming rights to Grand Theft Auto VI. At launch, only Xbox Cloud Gaming will be able to stream the title.
The Verge · 7 Oct, 01:57
Ex-Ramp Engineers Raise $25M for Melius After Scrapping Their First Product
Melius, a startup building an AI platform for generating ad campaigns, images and videos, has raised $25 million in total. Its founders first abandoned their original product and rebuilt from scratch.
TechCrunch AI · 7 Oct, 01:56
Apple Reportedly Teams Up With LG on Smart Lock, Thermostat and Doorbell
Bloomberg reports that Apple and LG are developing a range of smart home devices designed to work with Apple's upcoming home hub. The hub is expected to launch on October 13.
TechCrunch · 7 Oct, 01:55
Prime Day Deals on Digital Wall Calendars from Skylight, Everblog and Apolosign
Several digital wall calendars have been discounted during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026. A Wired reviewer's picks include devices from Everblog, Apolosign and Skylight.
Wired · 7 Oct, 00:56
Apple Teams Up With LG on New Smart Home Devices
Bloomberg reports that Apple is developing a range of smart home products with LG, including a lock, doorbell and thermostat. The devices are said to carry LG branding and work with a rumored smart home hub.
The Verge · 7 Oct, 00:56
Politico publishes charter for White House 'Super Intelligence Force' amid wider US AI policy debate
Politico Europe has published a document presenting the charter of the White House's 'Super Intelligence Force'. The available excerpt, however, only contains links to related coverage of US artificial intelligence policy.
Politico Europe · 7 Oct, 00:55
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs on AI Chipmaker Rally
US stock indexes the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record levels, driven by gains in AI chipmakers and a dip in Treasury yields. The S&P 500 topped 7,800 for the first time ever.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 23:57
Musubi releases open-weight AI model for real-time content moderation
Musubi has unveiled PolicyLM-1.7B, a lightweight decision model that applies content policies written in plain English to messages in under 50 milliseconds. The model's weights are openly available.
TechCrunch AI · 6 Oct, 23:56
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Can Now Serve as Home Backup Batteries
Tesla is expanding its Powershare Home Backup feature so some Model 3 and Model Y owners can use their car's battery to power a home during an outage. The feature was previously limited to the Cybertruck.
The Verge · 6 Oct, 23:56
Underdog: a private AI assistant that runs entirely on the user's own device
Silicon Valley young developer Sigil Wen has launched an invite-only beta of Underdog, an AI assistant that runs fully on the user's computer. The company plans to earn a small payment fee rather than charge subscriptions or show ads.
TechCrunch · 6 Oct, 23:55
Wired Tracks October Amazon Prime Day Discounts Live
Wired has launched a live blog covering the two-day Amazon Prime Day sale. Its editors and reviewers are picking out and commenting on the best offers.
Wired · 6 Oct, 23:55
Doom on the Vectrex turns the classic shooter into Tron-like vector art
Modder Jason Kopp has shown the 1993 game Doom running on the 1982 Vectrex console through a special cartridge. The game appears on screen as clean vector lines.
Engadget · 6 Oct, 22:58
UK chancellor plans major help for poorer households as energy bills set to rise
Chancellor John Healey is weighing more than £1bn in support for energy consumers in this month's budget, mostly by raising the discount for households on certain benefits. Forecasts suggest bills could climb by hundreds of pounds in January.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 22:57
October Prime Day Brings Discounts on Apple Laptops, Tablets and Watches
Amazon's October Big Deal Days sale includes discounts on many Apple products, including MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and Apple Watches. The sale runs through tomorrow night.
The Verge · 6 Oct, 22:56
Hark launches AI personal assistant focused on privacy
Startup Hark, founded by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock, has released its AI personal assistant Hark Pro, which performs tasks on a user's computer. The company says its mission is building an interface for AI rather than pursuing AGI or selling user data.
TechCrunch · 6 Oct, 22:02
Skydance to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service
Newly formed media giant Skydance says it will eventually unify its streaming services—HBO Max, Paramount+ and Discovery+—into a single platform, following the completion of its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
Engadget · 6 Oct, 22:00
PM Kulbergs questions planned 'Netflix tax' for Latvian film industry
Draft amendments before parliament would require streaming platforms to invest in Latvian film production, but Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs now suggests prioritizing ties with Hollywood instead, puzzling the local film industry.
LSM (rus) · 6 Oct, 21:04
Netflix unveils Conjuring-themed horror game playable with your phone as a controller
Netflix will exclusively release a new horror game, "The Conjuring: Unspoken," on October 13th, letting players use their phone as a controller. The title was made by Supermassive Games, a studio that recently underwent major layoffs.
The Verge · 6 Oct, 20:57
San Francisco startup Mirror Particle builds a 'world model' to predict human behavior
Two-year-old Mirror Particle says it is taking a fundamentally different approach than rivals relying on large language models to predict and explain consumer behavior for brands. The company is close to closing its first venture round and will compete at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
TechCrunch · 6 Oct, 20:00
Amazon Prime Day: Discounts on Mattresses and Bedding This October
Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days sale offers discounts on several tested mattresses, sheets, and sleep tech, running through October 7.
Wired · 6 Oct, 19:59
Paramount Skydance completes $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
US media company Paramount Skydance finalized its acquisition of rival Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, a deal the companies first announced in February.
LSM · 6 Oct, 19:58
That old digital camera in your drawer could upgrade your video calls
Many older DSLR, mirrorless and even compact cameras can double as webcams, offering better image quality than a laptop's built-in camera. Before tossing an old camera out, it's worth checking whether it supports a USB or HDMI webcam connection.
Engadget · 6 Oct, 19:58
PM Kulbergs: "LatRailNet" hasn't done everything possible to curb Russian grain transit
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has criticized railway company "LatRailNet" for failing to triple infrastructure fees for Russian-origin grain transit as required by the government and parliament, raising rates by only 24% instead.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Oct, 19:56
Smartwatches already know more about us than ever — and the clocks go back a day earlier this year
Wearable devices are collecting ever-growing amounts of health data that experts say can sometimes reveal changes in the body before symptoms appear, while in Europe this autumn's clock change will happen a day earlier than in 2025, even though EU rules have not changed.
3 avoti · 6 Oct, 19:09
Number of zero-waste shops in Latvia drops sharply
The number of package-free, bulk-goods shops in Latvia has fallen nearly fourfold in recent years, with higher prices and shifting shopper habits cited as reasons. One such shop, in Kuldīga, has managed to stay afloat.
LSM · 6 Oct, 19:02
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Beverage maker Amber Latvijas Balzams files to end its legal protection process
Beverage producer JSC "Amber Latvijas Balzams" submitted an application to Riga City Court on October 5 to terminate its legal protection process, the company disclosed in a stock exchange announcement.
Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 19:00
Ireland to launch tax-free investment accounts in 2027 budget
Ireland's government unveiled plans for a new national savings scheme that lets residents invest in stocks and bonds tax-free up to a threshold. The initiative aims to shift some of the over €170 billion sitting in low-interest bank accounts into higher-return investments.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 18:57
How Windows 11's Built-In Task Scheduler Can Automate Your PC
Windows 11's old-looking Task Scheduler is actually a capable automation tool that can update apps, delay startup programs and run scripts, according to a guide from Engadget.
Engadget · 6 Oct, 18:56
Marvell Technology shares jump more than 7% — sources point to different triggers
Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares rose 7.5–7.7% this week, with sources citing different drivers — an expanded AT&S substrate deal and dividend announcement, or bold investor-day growth targets.
2 avoti · 6 Oct, 18:10