Business & Technology
Hyundai prepares new Tucson generation for Paris debut
Hyundai will unveil the new-generation Tucson at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, with the SUV growing in size and gaining updated features. The model will be offered with petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
iAuto.lv · 3 Oct, 05:20
Apple confirms AT&T network bug affecting iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple has confirmed a network issue affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T's network in the US. Users who have already lost signal will need a hardware replacement, as a software fix can no longer restore their connection.
Engadget · 3 Oct, 05:20
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from strategic reserves
G7 nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel from strategic reserves over four months to curb rising fuel prices, following U.S. pressure on France and Germany.
Meduza · 3 Oct, 04:28
Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification lawsuit for $272.5M
Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a California lawsuit over misclassifying drivers as independent contractors between 2016 and 2020. Critics say the sum falls far short of what drivers were actually owed.
Ars Technica · 3 Oct, 04:26
Samsung and Google raise prices on their budget phones
Samsung and Google have both raised prices on their entry-level phone lineups, with the Galaxy A17 5G now $70 more expensive and the Pixel 10a up by $100, amid an industry-wide RAM shortage.
Engadget · 3 Oct, 04:26
Meta opens up its Muse AI assistant for DIY hardware builders
Meta has launched Muse Gadgets, an open-source project letting developers and hobbyists build their own hardware connected to its Muse AI agent, alongside a free Home Link device for smart-home integration.
TechCrunch · 3 Oct, 04:21
Undercover drill exposes major gaps in US health facilities' infection readiness
A covert drill using actors posing as infectious patients found that 40% of tested US healthcare facilities failed to properly mask and isolate them. Many facilities also missed key screening and PPE protocols.
Ars Technica · 3 Oct, 03:24
Sling TV discontinues its short-term cable passes
Dish-owned Sling TV has ended its Sling Pass feature, which let users buy brief access to cable channels instead of a full monthly subscription. The move follows a lawsuit filed last year by Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Verge · 3 Oct, 03:24
G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel reserves over next four months
Following an emergency energy meeting prompted by pressure from Washington, G7 nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel from their reserves. The release will take place over a four-month period.
NPR World · 3 Oct, 02:25
Online discussion sparks debate on Latvia's rising cost of living
A social media post has triggered widespread discussion about the rising cost of living in Latvia, with official statistics confirming prices have climbed sharply in recent years.
Jauns.lv · 3 Oct, 02:24
Developer gets Doom running inside an SQL database
Programmer Lukas Vogel built a project called SQLDoom that runs the classic game Doom using SQL database queries for game logic and rendering. The project is a major step up from his earlier, less successful attempt.
Ars Technica · 3 Oct, 02:23
US Justice Department will not reopen probe into former Fed chair Powell
The US Justice Department has decided not to reopen a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell over cost overruns in the central bank's building renovation. The attorney general left open the possibility of revisiting the matter if new evidence emerges.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 02:21
Latvian startup "Orbit8" grows digital career assistant into international business
Latvian startup "Orbit8" is developing a digital career assistant that helps young people choose their studies and profession by analyzing their personality and interests. The company has moved from an early idea to securing investment and planning international expansion, with support from Latvia's investment and development agency LIAA.
TVNET · 3 Oct, 01:20
US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund Signs First Critical Minerals Deal Worth $30 Million
A joint US-Ukraine investment fund has signed its first agreement in the critical minerals sector worth $30 million and approved four more projects.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 01:19
Sean Parker rebuilds Stability AI as a music-focused AI toolmaker
Napster co-founder Sean Parker and Stability AI CEO Prem Akkaraju are repositioning the company as an AI toolmaker for music professionals, backed by funding from major record labels. Parker says this time the company intends to operate within the rules.
TechCrunch · 3 Oct, 00:20
Batomon Showdown blends Pokémon and Super Auto Pets into an engaging new auto battler
Developer Berrymint's new auto battler Batomon Showdown has drawn praise roughly two weeks after launch for its mix of economy management and tactical team building. The game is available on mobile and PC at an affordable price.
Engadget · 2 Oct, 23:22
Apple to tighten full disk access on Mac over rising AI agent risks
Apple says it will introduce stricter controls on macOS's full disk access permission, warning that increasingly capable AI agents substantially raise the risks tied to this level of system access.
The Verge · 2 Oct, 23:20
The right order to plug in your phone charger, according to tech experts
German tech outlet Chip.de recommends plugging the charger into the wall socket first, then connecting the cable to the phone — the opposite of what most people do. This helps avoid brief voltage spikes that can occur at the moment of connection.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Oct, 22:24
iPhone 18 Pro vs Pro Max: screen size and battery are the main differences
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with display size and battery life standing out as the key distinctions between the two models. The Pro Max even outlasts the new foldable iPhone Duo in battery endurance.
Engadget · 2 Oct, 21:26
OpenAI's Dots agent acts more like a coworker than a shopping assistant
OpenAI has launched Dots, a new AI agent platform available only to top-tier paid subscribers, built to feel more like workplace software than a personal shopping helper. A Verge reporter tested it on everyday tasks with mixed results.
The Verge · 2 Oct, 21:23
Apple to tighten macOS 'Full Disk Access' controls amid AI agent risks
Apple announced plans to add stricter controls around macOS's 'Full Disk Access' setting, citing growing risks from AI agents accessing users' personal data. The move follows reports involving Meta's Muse app and a security flaw in ChatGPT's Mac app.
TechCrunch · 2 Oct, 21:22
Science roundup: a possible dark matter hint, entangled bosons and yeast bricks for Mars
Ars Technica rounded up September's most intriguing research findings, from a tentative dark matter signal at a US detector to evidence that ancient humans may have used psychoactive substances 25,000 years ago.
Ars Technica · 2 Oct, 21:20
Startup builds AI 'crash-test dummies' to catch psychologically harmful chatbot replies
Circuit Breaker Labs, a TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 finalist, uses simulated users to test whether AI models can detect dangerous or psychologically harmful conversations. The company will pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.
TechCrunch · 2 Oct, 20:27
Estonian government weighs compensating grid fees ahead of winter
Estonia's Climate Ministry is drafting a package of measures meant to help consumers get through the coming winter without major financial strain, with compensation for electricity network fees among the options under consideration. Experts, however, say such a measure alone would not be enough.
ERR (rus) · 2 Oct, 20:23
Russian supermarket workers say they were fired over viral video on post-election price hikes
Two employees of a Pyaterochka store in Sochi, Russia, say they were fired after a video they posted about rising grocery prices following national elections went viral. The retail chain has not commented.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 20:22
Rivian's sales surge as the new R2 model delivers early results
EV maker Rivian reported a sharp rise in third-quarter production and deliveries, driven by its new, more affordable R2 model. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance even as the broader US EV market continues to decline.
The Verge · 2 Oct, 20:20
New Nonprofit Trillium Labs Aims to Conduct AI Research Transparently
Two industry scientists have launched a nonprofit called Trillium Labs that intends to study high-risk AI topics, including models improving themselves, while publishing results openly. The group argues transparency can help the wider community spot and mitigate risks that closed labs keep hidden.
Wired · 2 Oct, 19:24
Blackstone's Jas Khaira to Discuss Financing the Next Generation of AI Giants at Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Blackstone N1 global head Jas Khaira will share an investor's perspective on how AI startups can turn early growth into lasting businesses. The conference runs October 13–15 in San Francisco.
TechCrunch AI · 2 Oct, 18:26
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone's Jas Khaira to discuss building lasting AI companies
Blackstone N1 global head Jas Khaira will share an investor's perspective on what separates AI companies built to last from those merely growing fast at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, running October 13–15 in San Francisco.
TechCrunch · 2 Oct, 18:25
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to draw over 10,000 tech industry leaders to San Francisco
TechCrunch has announced that exhibit table bookings for its Disrupt 2026 conference close within hours, ahead of the event itself taking place in mid-October in San Francisco. The conference is expected to draw thousands of founders, investors, and other industry figures.
TechCrunch · 2 Oct, 17:27
US officials say NVIDIA still isn't doing enough to stop chip smuggling to China
Following the arrest of a man accused of smuggling $300 million worth of NVIDIA AI chips to China, US officials say the company has failed to catch clear warning signs. NVIDIA denies wrongdoing and insists it follows export laws.
Engadget · 2 Oct, 17:25
Šefčovič: Talks with China still produce no concrete results
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has said negotiations with China have not yet produced concrete results, as Brussels simultaneously handles several other trade matters.
Politico Europe · 2 Oct, 17:23
Estonian EU Affairs Committee backs changes to EU Chips Act 2.0
Estonia's parliamentary EU Affairs Committee has approved the government's position on a new EU regulation aimed at strengthening the bloc's semiconductor ecosystem and reducing strategic dependence on other regions. The measure could also affect Estonian electronics companies.
ERR (rus) · 2 Oct, 17:21
Latvia's Investment Agency Registers €887 Million in Successful Projects This Year
Latvia's Investment and Development Agency has registered successful investment projects worth €887 million so far this year, nearing its annual target of €1 billion.
Jauns.lv · 2 Oct, 17:20
Tesla's Q3 sales dip but beat Wall Street expectations
Tesla delivered fewer vehicles in the third quarter than a year earlier, when buyers rushed to claim an expiring federal tax credit, but the results still topped analyst forecasts.
The Verge · 2 Oct, 16:24
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EU sharply criticizes possible US plans to ban diesel exports
The European Union on Friday voiced strong opposition to US plans to potentially restrict diesel exports and to Washington's calls for European allies to tap their strategic diesel reserves. The dispute stems from rising global fuel prices.
TVNET · 2 Oct, 15:29