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Thanks to the updated legislation, Spanish workers are now better protected against messages related to work that occur outside of normal working hours. According to the Workers’ Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores), employers who repeatedly disturb employees beyond their contracted working hours may face significant fines of up to €7,500. This regulation is based on the principle of “digital disconnect”, …

Tokyo cityscape. Credit: Pincalo and Pexels A team from Japan has broken the internet speed record, with a stunning 1.02 petabits/second across a distance of 1802 kilometres. It’s about the same size Four million times faster than the average US broadband speed and enough to download the entire Internet Archive in under four minutes – phew! Scientists at Japan’s National …

Google Chrome for Android now offers even more AI-powered functions to make everyday tasks, such as calling and searching, easier than ever. Credit: Alex Photostock, Shutterstock Imagine not having to call your dry cleaners or pet groomers again. Google has just rolled out a new feature that lets its artificial intelligence make calls on your behalf, gathering prices and availability …

The new rankings for AI are out. Grok Logo displayed on a Smartphone with Elon Musk and Xai visible in the Background. Credit: Lucia Fdez, Shutterstock Elon Musk called Grok 4 the smartest AI alive – but the global rankings just dropped, and the real winner might surprise you. Who is the king of bots? Musk claimed it was brainier …

A new pop-up on Gmail is prompting users to let Google’s AI access their emails—raising fresh questions about privacy and convenience. Credit : One Artist, Shutterstock If you’ve logged into Gmail lately and felt a flicker of paranoia—no, you’re not losing it. The pop-up did really ask you to allow Google to use your email for something. Let’s face it, …

QuNorth quantum technology. Credit: Denmark plans to build a quantum computer that could be the most powerful commercial one in the world before the end of 2026. €80m quantum leap The project, backed by €80 million in funding from Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, was unveiled this week under a new initiative called QuNorth. …

Autonomous e-ATAK bus. Credit: Instagram@karsantr The Netherlands will introduce its first autonomous public bus in 2025. The vehicle will shuttle passengers from Rotterdam The Hague Airport RTM to Meijersplein Metro Station. Despite Dutch laws that require a safety driver, this pilot programme is billed as the world’s very first autonomous airport shuttle operation. The bus, despite being self-driving will still …

The following are some examples of the use of Scientific studies shed light on an alarming trend: the increasing use of artificial intelligence tools (AI), including popular chatbots such as ChatGPT, could be linked to a decline in critical thinking and memory retention. Experts warn that unintended cognitive effects may occur as AI-powered assistants are increasingly integrated into everyday tasks. …

The latest luxury development in Spain, just a few minutes from Benidorm, shows that the foreign demand for the top end of the market is still strong. The Delfín Natura has officially opened its doors in El Albir, Alicante, following an €80 million investment by local developer Goya Real Estate. The complex, which is located on a 30,000-square-metre plot between …

BENIDORM now has the ability to penalise illegal holiday rental property owners after forming a 5-person inspection team. Valencia City becomes the second municipality within the Valencian Community with the ability to impose and collect penalties. The money raised will remain in the city and not be transferred to regional government coffers. READ MORE Licensed TOURIST FLAT Benidorm’s tourist accommodation …