Business & Technology
Three tractors stolen from one Austrian farm as thieves remove GPS trackers
Three tractors and power tools were stolen in one night from a farm in Oftering, Upper Austria, with losses estimated at no less than €200,000. The thieves first removed the GPS trackers and carted the machines away on trailers.
farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 8 Nov, 05:10
How to Sync Your Apple Music Library Across Devices
When an Apple Music library doesn't appear on a new device, the fix is usually to check the account and enable the Sync Library setting. Engadget has outlined the steps for iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android.
Engadget · 8 Nov, 04:11
Polish farmers say gas shortage has halted maize drying facilities
A propane shortage in Poland has stopped many grain dryers, and buyers are not accepting wet maize. A farmers' protest representative criticises the ministries' proposed fixes.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 8 Nov, 04:10
EU Farm Payments After 2027: Direct Payments to Be Replaced by Income Support
The EU's draft Common Agricultural Policy for the post-2027 period replaces direct payments with income support built around a degressive area payment. Poland's agriculture ministry stresses that rates and final rules will depend on negotiations and the budget.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 8 Nov, 04:10
FAO: Global Meat and Dairy Prices Fell in October as Sugar Kept Climbing
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index slipped to 133.9 points in October as cereal, dairy and meat prices eased. Sugar prices rose for a fourth month in a row.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 8 Nov, 04:10
Ten diesel cars sold in Europe named with consumption under 5 litres per 100 km
A roundup lists ten diesel-engined cars offered on the European market with very low fuel consumption, with one model reaching 0.9 litres per 100 km. The figures are manufacturer-declared and may be higher in real driving.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Nov, 03:13
Estonian expert: bury garden waste 30 cm deep before frost to curb slugs
Eha Krūsa of the Estonian University of Life Sciences advises gardeners to collect slug eggs in autumn and bury plant waste at least 30 cm deep. The number of black slugs rose sharply this summer.
NRA · 8 Nov, 03:13
Memo: Chinese intelligence recruited Megaspeed executive to spy on Nvidia CEO
Multiple media outlets, citing a memo reportedly based on U.S. intelligence, say China's Ministry of State Security recruited Megaspeed executive Alice Huang to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Nvidia calls the contacts "not unusual".
TechCrunch AI · 8 Nov, 03:12
FAO food price index falls in October as sugar climbs for fourth month
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index fell 1.2% to 133.9 points in October. Cereal, dairy and meat prices declined, while sugar rose for a fourth straight month.
Agriland UK · 8 Nov, 03:10
Samsung's One UI 9.5 beta build for Galaxy S26 Ultra appears on company servers
A One UI 9.5 beta build for the Galaxy S26 Ultra has shown up on Samsung's South Korean and US servers, typically the last step before registrations open. Samsung has not yet officially announced the beta.
Engadget · 8 Nov, 03:10
Polish couple turns small pumpkin patch into a 2-hectare visitor farm
Anna and Damian Szczyszyk of Rokitno in Poland's Lubusz Voivodeship began growing pumpkins by their home in 2020. They now run a 2 ha Pumpkin Field that combines produce sales with autumn attractions.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 8 Nov, 03:10
Forestry Experts Show How to Fell a 200-Year-Old Diseased Oak in a Controlled Way
Specialists from the German forestry company TimbCo GmbH demonstrate in a YouTube tutorial how to safely take down an unstable oak more than 30 metres tall. Part of the trunk is left standing as a habitat for wildlife.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 8 Nov, 03:10
After the US midterms, data centers and Elon Musk face a tougher road
Democrats won this week's US midterm elections, and local ballot measures backed limits on data centers. TechCrunch's podcast hosts say this complicates plans for tech firms.
TechCrunch AI · 8 Nov, 02:12
After US midterms, data center industry faces stronger pushback
The Democratic victory in the US midterm elections and local ballot results against data centers could make building them harder, especially in Texas. Companies including OpenAI are already promising to change their practices.
TechCrunch · 8 Nov, 02:12
Swedish farm to get Europe's largest milking carousel
Swedish manufacturer DeLaval will deliver Europe's largest rotary milking system to Marås Farm, which keeps 1,600 dairy cows. The system is due to start operating in April 2027.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 8 Nov, 02:10
Why You Shouldn't Remove the Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Film
The film applied to the Nintendo Switch 2 screen at the factory is not just for shipping, and Nintendo urges owners to leave it on. It keeps glass shards contained if the screen breaks.
Engadget · 8 Nov, 02:10
Irish milk yields fall by nearly 2kg per cow in two weeks
Data from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation shows average yield at 14.66kg per cow per day in early November, well below mid-October levels. Farmers are advised to balance diets and keep milk quality high.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 8 Nov, 02:10
Polish family farm grows wasabi: main harvest takes up to two years
Wasabi Farm Poland, a family farm in southern Mazovia, has been growing wasabi for over ten years. The owner says Japanese methods failed in Poland, so the farm developed its own cultivation technique.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 8 Nov, 02:10
Instagram video tests celebrities' farming knowledge, with amusing results
An Instagram video put basic agriculture questions to several well-known people, and some answers proved surprising. German farming portal agrarheute uses it to raise the question of how well the public understands where food comes from.
agrarheute (Vācija) · 8 Nov, 02:10
Tesla's Cybertruck Nears Its End as Sales Hopes Went Unmet
According to Ars Technica, buyers of Tesla's Cybertruck pickup have only a few months left to purchase one. Sales never took off despite the high expectations set by CEO Elon Musk.
Ars Technica · 8 Nov, 01:12
Czech arms makers look to space defense to sustain Ukraine-driven boom
Czech arms maker CSG has bought a stake in Canadian space technology firm MDA Space as it tries to sustain the boom fueled by the war in Ukraine. The country's defense industry remains heavily dependent on exports.
Deutsche Welle · 8 Nov, 01:12
Spain orders olive oil mills to store 12% of output to curb market supply
Spain, the world's largest olive oil producer, has required mills to store 12% of their output from November 2026. The government aims to regulate supply as a strong harvest is expected and stocks are already high.
Euronews Business · 8 Nov, 00:13
US lawmakers summon Nvidia chief Jensen Huang over foreign espionage safeguards
US congressional lawmakers have summoned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to discuss the chipmaker's protections against espionage by foreign adversaries. The company says its customers receive no sensitive information.
Ars Technica · 8 Nov, 00:12
Portuguese drone maker TEKEVER secures €13 million from Danish fund EIFO
Portuguese defence technology company TEKEVER has received €13 million from Denmark's EIFO as part of its Series D round. The company plans to open its first operational presence in the Nordics, in Denmark.
EU-Startups · 8 Nov, 00:12
US: FCC Still Weighing Ban on Thermal and Spray Drones
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is still considering a ban on imports and sales of foreign military-grade drones. Senator Rick Scott backs keeping DJI and Autel on the restricted list, while the town of Westborough, Massachusetts voted against Amazon drone delivery infrastructure.
DroneXL · 7 Nov, 23:12
Ars Technica review: new MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen is pricey but high quality
Ars Technica's reviewer says the display on Apple's new MacBook Pro is the best he has used on any laptop. High prices and expected chip improvements may still be reasons to wait.
Ars Technica · 7 Nov, 23:12
Meta Introduces Spaces, Dedicated Workspaces for Its Muse AI Agent
Technology company Meta has launched Spaces, a feature that lets users work on separate projects with its Muse AI agent. It is the second new Muse feature announced within a week.
TechCrunch AI · 7 Nov, 23:12
Meta pulls controversial commercial terms update after publisher backlash
Meta says it will not enforce its proposed ads and business terms changes without consulting the industry. Publishers feared the company could use their content to develop its own products.
Ars Technica · 7 Nov, 22:13
Hundreds of Chinese-made Artex AI hacking tool copies found exposed online
Researchers have found more than 800 publicly accessible deployments of Artex, a Chinese-made tool that automatically probes systems for weaknesses. The tool has been linked to several cyberattacks since its public release in July.
TechCrunch AI · 7 Nov, 22:13
Saldus Municipality Farm Pampāļi Wins “Sējējs” Farm of the Year Award
Latvia's top agricultural award, the “Sējējs” prize for Farm of the Year, went this year to the joint-stock company Pampāļi in Saldus Municipality. Its long-time head, Jānis Vaļko, died a few weeks after the recognition.
Jauns.lv · 7 Nov, 22:12
US aviation regulator to retire floppy disks in air traffic control
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will replace outdated, floppy-disk-based information display systems used by air traffic controllers with a new platform called E-IDS. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy calls the change a historic tech upgrade.
Ars Technica · 7 Nov, 21:13
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Found in Seven Wild Birds in Latvia in October
Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service reports that highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in seven wild birds in October. Since the start of the year, the disease has been found in 12 of 71 tested wild birds.
Jauns.lv · 7 Nov, 21:12
Amazon's 2026 Basic Kindle Stays the Cheapest Entry to E-Readers After Price Hikes
Amazon refreshed its Kindle e-reader lineup in October, with prices up $40 to $50 across models. A TechCrunch review finds the 6-inch entry model, from $169.99, still worth buying for those who can skip extra features.
TechCrunch · 7 Nov, 21:12
How to rid apple trees of lichen and moss in the garden
Lichen and moss do not harm tree bark themselves, but pests and harmful fungi shelter beneath them. Growth on the trunk can be carefully scraped off, while growth on thinner branches calls for renewing the crown.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Nov, 21:10
UAE vows to remain a reliable energy supplier to Europe
Sharif Al Olama, the United Arab Emirates' Undersecretary of Energy and Petroleum Affairs, said the country will stay a dependable supplier to Europe despite the regional crisis. He said oil exports continued throughout it.
Euronews · 7 Nov, 20:12
Binance CFO Kaiser Ng Departs After $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack
Kaiser Ng, chief financial officer of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is leaving to pursue a new venture. His exit comes just over a week after hackers stole $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from the platform's users.
TechCrunch · 7 Nov, 20:11