Technology

Facebook (now Meta), is currently conducting a limited trial that limits some users from sharing more than two external links in their organic posts per month unless they subscribe. Meta Verified, a paid verification service starting at around €10.80 to €12.90 per month (depending on region and purchase method). The change is targeted primarily at Facebook Pages and Professional Mode …

Artist’s rendering of the strange “lemon shaped” exoplanet which is confusing scientists. Credit: Nasa Space is full of strange phenomena, but sometimes something happens that truly leaves scientists baffled. This is what happened when a newly-studied exoplanet was discovered that looked, behaved and even possessed a life. The smells Chemically, it is unlike anything astronomers have ever seen. The planet, …

Elon Musk has caused controversy by calling for the abrogation of the European Union. Credit : Frederic Legrand COMEO / Shutterstock Elon Musk is making headlines in Europe again – and not for the reasons Brussels would like. Just days after the European Union slapped his social network X (formerly Twitter) with a €120 million fine under the Digital Services …

Google Wallet now offers new proximity alerts for travellers to better manage boarding cards. Credit : T. Schneider, Shutterstock Let’s be honest – for many travellers, the most stressful part of flying isn’t turbulence or delays. The fear of missing out on something crucial, such as the check-in counter, the boarding announcement, or the gate, is what makes flying so …

Cash still plays an important role in Spain’s everyday life despite the rise of mobile wallets and contactless payments. Whether it’s for small purchases, tips or local shops, many people continue to rely on banknotes — which means ATMs remain more important than ever. And unfortunately, they are also a popular target for criminals seeking quick and discrete opportunities. The …

Android apps on a smartphone as Google prepares to end Instant Apps. Credit : KARITING PICAH, Shutterstock We all live through apps now. Weather, maps, WhatsApp, social media, mobile banking – you name it, it sits somewhere on our phone screen. Most of us are carrying around dozens of little icons without even thinking about it, grouped into folders or …

After three years of squabbles in the European Parliament, EU governments finally agreed to a compromise agreed On a controversial new bill that provides a backdoor for reading text messages or viewing photos on private individual phones to fight child sexual abuse material online. Critics have called it “Chat Control” claiming that it poses a grave threat to privacy. It …

Imagine walking into a department store with a personal shopper. You’ve seen them in movies. Someone who listens, understands your tastes, compares prices, and quietly does all the legwork so you don´t have to. Now imagine having that same experience from your sofa, with a café con leche in hand, without queues, crowds, or the pressure of sales staff. OpenAI’s …

A glowing search bar reflecting the world’s most-asked Google questions in 2025. Credit score : Gabriele Paoletti, Shutterstock If you wish to know what individuals are actually fascinated by in 2025, you don’t want a pollster. You simply want Google. Each month, billions of searches are typed, swiped or spoken into that little field. And whenever you zoom out and …

Security experts have warned of a new Android virus that can spy on private conversations and steal money. Credit : Suttipun, Shutterstock There’s a new cyber threat spreading quietly across Europe – and experts say it could be one of the most invasive attacks Android users have seen in years. Sturnus, as it is called, is the name of this …