Business & Technology
Amazon refreshes Kindle lineup with aluminum build, new Paperwhite and Colorsoft
Ahead of the Kindle's 20th anniversary in 2027, Amazon unveiled a redesigned lineup featuring an aluminum construction option for the first time. The new models are thinner, lighter and pricier than before.
Wired · 1 Oct, 16:23
Amazon unveils new Kindle accessories with physical buttons
Alongside its refreshed Kindle lineup, Amazon introduced several new accessories, including a wireless remote for turning pages. All items are available for pre-order and will ship starting October 28.
Engadget · 1 Oct, 16:22
Why tradespeople could out-earn programmers within a decade
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the job market — basic coding skills no longer guarantee employment, while demand for hands-on tradespeople like plumbers and electricians is rising sharply. Analysts predict such trades could become more lucrative than IT work within ten years.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Oct, 16:21
Samsung Hikes Galaxy S26 Prices by $100 in the US
Samsung has raised US prices on most Galaxy S26 models by $100 or more, while the budget S26 FE remains largely unchanged. The base S26 now costs $200 more than its S25 predecessor did.
The Verge · 1 Oct, 16:20
U.S. Bond Yields Reach Highest Level Since 2002
Yields on U.S. government bonds have climbed to their highest point in more than two decades, driven in part by the war in Iran and rising national debt levels.
The New York Times · 1 Oct, 15:24
EU Regulators Scrutinize Binance Over Unlicensed European Operations
ESMA and national regulators in several EU countries are examining how crypto exchange Binance uses a legal exemption to keep serving European clients without a MiCA licence. Authorities could impose fines if they are unsatisfied with the company's answers.
Euronews Business · 1 Oct, 15:24
Two Driverless Race Cars Crashed at 155 MPH — And That Might Be Useful
At an Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League event in Italy, two self-driving race cars collided after one braked suddenly, and organizers say the failure offers valuable data for improving driverless car safety.
Wired · 1 Oct, 15:21
Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Smart Collar That Tracks Your Cat's Heart Rate
The new Tractive Cat 6 Mini smart collar adds heart and respiratory rate monitoring for cats, but its battery lasts only about four days. The device also requires a subscription and can be fiddly to fasten.
Wired · 1 Oct, 14:23
US reportedly pressures Germany and France over diesel reserves
The Trump administration is urging Germany and France to release part of their emergency diesel reserves to help lower global prices. EU officials warn that a potential US export ban could harm both sides.
ERR (rus) · 1 Oct, 14:22
RIB grants €10.8 million to wood processor Krauss for growth
RIB has provided €10.8 million in financing to Latvian wood processing company Krauss, enabling it to refinance existing liabilities and secure additional working capital. The funding was arranged through ALTUM's large loan programme with a capital discount.
Dienas Bizness · 1 Oct, 14:21
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Apple's Mac Studio with M5 Ultra chip brings local AI power to the desktop
Wired reviewed Apple's new Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra chip, which can run large AI language models entirely offline on the device. The machine scored 9 out of 10, though its top configuration costs as much as $11,000.
Wired · 1 Oct, 13:24
Fuel prices drop at Latvia's major filling stations after excise tax cut
Following an excise tax reduction that took effect on October 1, fuel prices at major Riga filling stations fell by several cents on Thursday, after diesel had hit a record high earlier in the week.
Dienas Bizness · 1 Oct, 13:22
Huawei builds a dedicated camera module with its own sensor for its latest flagship
Huawei has released the Ruiying Z10, an attachable camera module for the Mate 90 Pro Max that includes its own image sensor and a true zoom lens. It goes beyond the fixed-focal-length teleconverters other Chinese manufacturers have offered so far.
The Verge · 1 Oct, 13:20
Universal Hollywood pledges more soundproofing after neighbors complain about riders' screams
Universal Studios Hollywood has promised to build another sound barrier around its new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster after nearby residents complained about riders' screams, and will pause early-morning operation for the rest of the year.
The Verge · 1 Oct, 12:25
Boots owner reportedly nearing $9bn sale to Canada's Weston family
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners is said to be in advanced talks to sell pharmacy chain Boots to Canada's billionaire Weston family for around $9bn, with a deal possibly closing next week.
The Guardian World · 1 Oct, 12:24
Trump Still Weighing Diesel Export Ban
US President Donald Trump confirmed he is still considering banning diesel exports to curb record-high prices, though the idea faces pushback from the oil industry and his own administration.
BNN · 1 Oct, 11:23
Belgian man's Audi 80 passes one million kilometres since 1991
Belgian Martin Lefevere has driven his 1991 Audi 80 B3 for over a million kilometres across 35 years and still uses it daily.
iAuto.lv · 1 Oct, 11:22
MuleSoft founder's DIG Ventures closes €106 million Fund III for Europe's AI and cloud infrastructure startups
London-based venture capital firm DIG Ventures has closed its third fund at €106 million ($120 million) to invest in European enterprise and cloud infrastructure companies supporting the growth of artificial intelligence. The fund is backed by several institutional investors.
EU-Startups · 1 Oct, 10:25
Finance coach: choosing the right second-pillar pension plan can shift savings by 30–40%
Finance coach Egija Veisa explains how to choose a suitable second-pillar pension plan and why she opposes early withdrawal of accumulated pension funds. She notes that roughly a third of Latvians still hold plans unsuited to their age.
Jauns.lv · 1 Oct, 10:21
Who really owns cybersecurity in an organization? Experts say responsibility must be shared
Experts note that under Latvia's National Cybersecurity Law, an organization's top executive bears ultimate responsibility for cybersecurity governance, though effective protection only works when accountability is spread across every level.
Dienas Bizness · 1 Oct, 09:21
Heating bills to rise moderately this season, but some households face steep increases
Latvia's Climate and Energy Ministry expects average heating costs to rise only moderately this season, though households relying on small district heating systems or pellet heating could see substantially bigger jumps. A higher housing benefit from November 1 aims to cushion the impact on low-income residents.
Jauns.lv · 1 Oct, 08:24
Latvia's energy crisis four years ago: what has changed since the last Saeima election
Four years ago, during the previous Saeima election period, Latvia's energy sector faced a crisis as electricity, gas and heating prices surged, forcing the state to seek new supply routes and spend hundreds of millions of euros on support measures.
LSM (rus) · 1 Oct, 07:25
South Korea's exports hit record high amid AI-driven demand
South Korea's exports rose 83.5 percent, topping $120 billion for the first time, driven by surging global demand for semiconductors tied to artificial intelligence development.
Al Jazeera · 1 Oct, 07:25
Twitch's 2026 report: 8.6 billion viewing hours, and a fight against aggressive chat messages
Twitch has released its first 'State of Gaming' report, showing 8.6 billion viewing hours in eight months even as rivals Kick and YouTube Gaming grow fast. Separately, candy brand Snickers is using Twitch chat in Australia to defuse hostile comments.
4 avoti · 1 Oct, 06:28
Attackers exploit critical Zimbra vulnerability to steal emails
Microsoft has warned that hackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in Zimbra Collaboration Suite to obtain email backups and credentials, with more than 270 servers already compromised.
Ars Technica · 1 Oct, 06:26
Microsoft's datacentres, Singtel and Netflix among firms paying near-zero tax in Australia
New figures from the Australian Taxation Office show several multinational corporations, including Microsoft's datacentre arm and Optus owner Singtel, earned billions of dollars in Australian revenue while paying little to no income tax.
The Guardian World · 1 Oct, 06:23
Does the EU VAT directive allow tax to be charged on tax in fuel prices?
A discussion on lowering fuel prices highlights that the EU VAT directive lets VAT be calculated on top of excise duty already included in the price, meaning a 10–15 cent per litre reduction could theoretically be achieved without changing any tax rate.
Dienas Bizness · 1 Oct, 06:22
Neko Health expands to the US: is body scanning worth the hype?
Spotify founder Daniel Ek's Neko Health, which raised $700 million for its body-scanning technology, has expanded into the US market. A TechCrunch podcast examines whether the service delivers value and how it fits into the growing preventative healthcare trend.
TechCrunch · 1 Oct, 05:26
Latvia hits decade-high renewable energy use as solar power surges
Latvia recorded its highest renewable energy consumption in ten years last year, driven by growing solar capacity, while a US company bought Latvian glass-coating manufacturer Groglass for €62.5 million.
Žurnāls Ir · 1 Oct, 05:26
Ethiopian-born AI ethics expert Timnit Gebru wins 'alternative Nobel'
Ethiopian-born computer scientist Timnit Gebru has received Sweden's Right Livelihood Award for her work exposing bias in artificial intelligence systems. She is recognized as a leading figure in AI ethics research.
France 24 · 1 Oct, 05:26
Georgia Tech researchers build implants that communicate through body tissue
A Georgia Tech team has developed SWANS, a networking system that lets medical implants exchange signals through body tissue instead of radio waves, achieving far greater range and battery life than Bluetooth-based devices in tests on pork and live rats.
Ars Technica · 1 Oct, 05:25
NASA set to launch Crew-13 mission to the ISS today
NASA and SpaceX are launching the Crew-13 mission on Thursday, October 1, sending three astronauts and one cosmonaut to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral. The flight is expected to be the fastest US spacecraft trip to the station in history.
Engadget · 1 Oct, 05:23
Vivo rolls out X Fold 6 globally, betting big on camera hardware
Vivo has launched its X Fold 6 foldable phone outside China, standing out mainly for its large camera sensor while keeping a more traditional foldable shape.
The Verge · 1 Oct, 05:20
Trump's AI 'Super Intelligence' Accord Leaves Companies' Promises Voluntary
Executives from Google, Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and Nvidia signed a White House AI safety statement, but it carries no binding force, even as the FTC reportedly plans to investigate several of the same companies.
Wired · 1 Oct, 04:26
Factory CEO accuses VC board adviser of leaking secrets to rival Cognition
Factory CEO Matan Grinberg publicly accused former board adviser Chris Degnan of sharing confidential information with competitor Cognition, a claim Degnan denies, saying he resigned rather than was fired.
TechCrunch · 1 Oct, 04:25
Latvia still trades with Russia worth over a billion euros, data shows
Despite the government's pledge to halt trade with aggressor states, Russia remained Latvia's sixth-largest export partner in 2025, with exports to Russia and Belarus together exceeding a billion euros.
Žurnāls Ir · 1 Oct, 04:25