Technology

Android smartphones in Europe will soon benefit from new EU rules on software updates, repairs, and energy efficiency—good news for users and the planet. Credit : Alex photo Stock, Shutterstock Get ready if you are an Android user living in Europe. There are some major changes coming that will make your phone last longer and cost less to repair. They …

Knowledge is power, and when it comes to energy, knowing when to use power can save you money. Photo taken from REE’s website. You are not alone if you live in Spain and your electricity bill has risen higher than expected. Understanding when to use appliances is important because of variable pricing, time-ofuse tariffs and changing energy prices across the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

AI predicts global blackout in 2027 – should we be afraid of the dark? Credit: Claudio Schwarz, Unsplash. Hold on to your candles – the robots have spoken, and they’re shining a light on the future of electricity grids. Artificial Intelligence (AI) models predicted a global blackout by 2027. Is it the right time to go “off-grid”? AI predicted that …

Vatican City runs on 100% solar power. Credit: Petr Polan Many people wouldn’t expect the world’s smallest country with fewer that 1,000 residents to be at the forefront of the global energy discussion. The Vatican City will have a much larger impact than its size in 2025. Solar power will be used exclusively. It is an important moment in time, …

ChatGPT’s interface — simple on the surface, complex behind the scenes. Credit: Tom Krach of Pexels Palisade’s recent experiment, in which OpenAI 03, a sister model to ChatGPT refused to follow shutdown instructions. It wasn’t a glitch or an error; it was a modification to the shutdown script that allowed the AI to continue to run even when it was …