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USB-C meets Lightning — and wireless power sharing is almost within reach.Credit: Baurzhan Ibrashev from Getty Images Think of this: you are at 3% battery, you’re stranded in a café, and all you have is your friend’s fully charged iPhone. Apple has announced that iPhones can be charged by iPhones. Long-awaited technology that allows an iPhone to share its battery …

On the seafront in Tarifa stands a tall, metallic weather vane fashioned into the shape of a fish. It indicates which of the winds that shape everything from conversation to mood in this singular corner of Andalusia is in the ascendancy. In the midst of a stifling summer, locals might pray for a Poniente, the northwesterly that brings cooler air …

By: Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 03 Jun 2025 • 22:12 • 5 minutes read The purpose of crypto and blockchain is more than speculation and hype. Credits: ETN| Credits: @ETN Cryptocurrency can be viewed as a volatile investment tool for those who are tech-savvy or driven by investor greed. Under the hype, however, lies a deeper, quieter purpose: Crypto as a …

Tabnabbing scams can turn an open browser tab into a security threat—stay alert to protect your data. Credit : FAMILY STOCK, Shutterstock What is tabnabbing,  the sneaky online scam every serial tab opener should know about You’ve probably all experienced this situation. Halfway through the day you look at your browser to find that you have more tabs than you …

A smartphone displaying various data and WiFi icons – understanding these symbols can help you get the most from your mobile. Credit : Shutter_M, Shutterstock You may have noticed that your WiFi has little arrows. Here’s a quick guide You probably look at the top of your mobile screen many times per day if you own one. Often, it is …

This article is a part of FT Globetrotter Madrid guide If one were to walk into La Tasquería without having done any research, it may immediately offer a sense of what to expect. The decor, which includes oak cross chairs and granite-washed floor, is understated and organic. The food? The food? La Tasquería is not an average chichi Spanish eatery, …

Apple’s iOS 26 offers iPhone users a new look with major updates. Credit : X – Apple Hub @theapplehub Apple’s annual World Wide Developer Conference in California is set to unveil iOS 26 next week. Apple’s “biggest ever software rebranding”, as described by the company, is set to take place on Monday, 9th June. Bloomberg. This is the closest you …

Eroski’s €3M ‘Autostore’ uses robots like these to speed up logistics. Credit: vanitjan Eroski, on the other hand, is cutting costs to ensure its survival in 2025. The Basque retailer has committed to a substantial €100 million investment in digital tools, automation systems, and AI models, all aimed at streamlining their operations and challenging Lidl’s growing dominance. The investment includes …

Time to ditch Chrome? Cyber experts claim that Google’s golden web browser is a privacy nightmare. Credit: Ink Drop/Shutterstock.com Time to ditch Chrome? Cyber experts say Google’s golden browser is Privacy nightmare Google Chrome has been the dominant web browser for almost two decades. It’s fast, sleek, and packed with features. From school kids to CEOs, everyone uses it. But …

According to the Fotocasa property website, prices for second-hand houses in Spain increased by 14.8% annually in May. The report states that it’s the largest year-to-year growth in 20 years. Only between April and may of this year, prices increased by 4%. READ MORE Based on prices per square metre, Fotocasa has calculated that the average price of a flat …