Technology

Frontex unveils ‘passport in your pocket’ app to dodge border queues – but will it fly? Credit: Zephyr_p, Shutterstock Europe’s EES ‘passport in your pocket’ starts, letting non-EU travellers upload passport details and selfies before even landing. Frontex is bringing digital to Europe Travel to Europe App lets non-EU travelers upload selfies and passport details before landing. What is the …

Scammers use AI technology and unidentified numbers in Spain to impersonate loved ones. Credit : tete_escape, Shutterstock Why family codewords are your best defence against phone scams… This story is becoming more and more common: Your phone buzzes with a WhatsApp message or an SMS from someone you “love” asking urgently for money. Or, you get a call that sounds …

Taken a screen shot may seem harmless but keeping sensitive captures in your phone could turn you into a target of cybercriminals. Credit : Shutterstock It used to be that downloading apps only from Apple’s App Store or Google Play Store was enough to protect your smartphone. As hackers continue to get more creative, these walled garden solutions are no …

The WhatsApp app on a smartphone is shown in detail. Users across Spain are receiving the new official PIN alert from WhatsApp. Credit : Shutterstock If you’ve picked up your phone lately and found a message from WhatsApp urging you to ‘Set your PIN’, you’re not alone. You might have even rolled your eyeballs and mumbled something about the endless …

ChatGPT will soon be able to tell us how to create new bioweapons Credit: Cat, Shutterstock OpenAI admits that its AI future could be used to build bioweapons. Brace yourselves, folks — the brains behind ChatGPT have just made a confession that’s part Tech breakthroughPart Science Fiction Horror. OpenAI, Microsoft’s AI powerhouse, admitted that its new artificial intelligence models may …

Credit: maninisimio from pixabay via Canva.com. Credit: maninisimio via Canva.com. Pixabay. If you want to appear smart and efficient, type a half baked prompt into ChatGPT. You’ll get a polished answer. It’s easy to personalize it. You just tweak it and hit send. What if your little brain saver actually dulls it? In a study published in June 2025 by …

Under the surface of the sea, something truly groundbreaking is happening. The Spanish Navy’s new S-80 Submarine, named “Ali”. Isaac PeralThis is not another addition to the fleet. The first vehicle of its kind to use a home-grown, unique system that converts bioethanol directly on board into hydrogen fuel. This might sound very technical, but the implications are huge: this …

You can now get discounts on Uber rides in Europe by watching advertisements. Credit: Odua Images via Canva Uber’s new offer for ride offers is now available in Europe. You can get a fair rate or discount by watching a targeted advertisement. Your next Uber ride may include a brand message, but the ride will be discounted or free. While …

Wearable technology will be a big part of the world in 2025. Image: Yuganov Konstantin, via Canva.com There are no flashing lights or weird visors. It is a mat frame which hugs the runner’s temple when they are sprinting or surfing, allowing the runner to squint at the spray. Behind those Oakley polarised lenses is 3K video recording and eight …

Consider this: a device that is designed to cook food will need access to your mic. Photo by Shutterstock UK Regulator Steps in As Consumer Devices Transform Homes into Data Harvesting Operations LONDON – George Orwell’s vision of omnipresent surveillance has materialised in millions of European homes, not through government force but via the convenience of smart appliances. Air fryers …