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Spain faces another of the most important digital shutdowns in its history: that of 2G and 3G connectivity
Spain begins shutting down 2G and 3G mobile networks to free up radio spectrum for 5G. The government opened a public consultation, with a goal to disconnect the older networks by January 2026.
New Cybersecurity Law: The 10 minimum security measures
Portugal's new cybersecurity law, Decree-Law No. 125/2025, goes into effect, implementing the NIS 2 directive....
Portugal digitally exposed: only 5% of the technological infrastructure is in the country
Portugal's digital sovereignty faces challenges, with a study revealing a strong reliance on foreign tech. Only 5% of the country's technological infrastructure is based domestically.
Spanish banks have no problem letting you buy cryptocurrencies. What they don't want to do is advise you on them
Spanish banks like BBVA, CaixaBank, and OpenBank now allow crypto trading, marking a shift for conservative institutions. Despite this, they offer no investment advice, leaving crypto decisions solely to customers.
Mail from "one of the most digitized countries in the world" will stop delivering letters
The Danish postal service, PostNord, will cease delivering letters on December 30th after over 400 years of service. This decision reflects the growing digitalization of Danish society.
Legal Outlook 2026: This changes for IT professionals next year
Brussels gears up for significant changes in IT law in 2026, impacting cybersecurity, AI, and platform regulation. Key updates stem from NIS2, the AI Act, and a new EU procurement strategy.
One night in the year 2000 Jennifer Lopez premiered a historic dress. And then Google changed the internet forever
Google's image search revolutionized how people access information online after Jennifer Lopez's iconic 2000 Grammy dress. The search engine moved from text-based results to visual content, impacting the internet's evolution.
YouTube takes action and deletes channels for AI-generated fake trailers
YouTube deletes channels generating fake movie trailers using AI, removing content farms that misled millions of viewers. Screen Culture and KH Studio were responsible for the deceptive videos.
Netflix entrusted him with more than 70 million for a series. He came with zero episodes and a luxury mattress bill of 638,000 dollars.
Netflix was defrauded of $11 million by director Carl Rinsch, who was found guilty of the crime after receiving $61 million for a sci-fi series. Rinsch spent the funds on personal investments and luxury items, as the series "White Horse" never materialized.
LG responds to criticism, retracts mandatory Copilot inclusion on TVs
LG is responding to user backlash by allowing removal of the Microsoft Copilot icon from its smart TVs. Thousands of users complained about the forced integration of the AI assistant on their devices.
Revolutionary: this French startup on its way to build a "universal quantum computer"
French startup C12 secured €13. 9 million in public funding from the France 2030 plan, aiming to build a universal quantum computer....
2026 will be a blow to the wallet if you have fiber and mobile. Unless you use DIGI
Spanish telecom provider Digi will not raise prices in 2026, bucking the trend of competitors like Vodafone, Movistar, and Orange. The announcement contrasts with rising costs planned by the larger telecom companies for fiber and mobile services.
Amazon had announced a layoff with 978 layoffs in Barcelona: the union negotiation has served to cushion it
Amazon reduced its Barcelona office layoffs from 978 to 791 employees after union negotiations. The agreement includes voluntary departures and internal relocations to soften the impact of the job cuts.
Cybersecurity Law: responsibilities of Management, Direction and Administration bodies
Portugal's new Cybersecurity Law, implementing NIS 2, places greater responsibility on Management, Direction, and Administration bodies. The law's changes aim to reinforce cybersecurity measures across the country.
Telefónica leaves Wall Street by the back door: goodbye to almost four decades in the world's largest market
Telefónica is exiting the New York Stock Exchange after nearly four decades of trading, citing high administrative costs. The Spanish telecom giant's shares will cease trading on Wall Street in the coming days, focusing solely on the Madrid market.
SFR hit by a cyberattack: customer data has leaked
SFR, a French telecom operator, suffered a major cyberattack that exposed customer data to a large-scale data breach. Details regarding the exact amount of data compromised remain undisclosed at this time.
Meta shuts down accounts from gender rights and abortion movement
Meta has removed numerous accounts linked to gender rights and abortion advocacy on Instagram and Facebook, raising concerns about censorship. The removals, including accounts in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK, may violate the Digital Services Act with a noticeable increase in restricted accounts.
Federal Network Agency: This tool checks minimum internet speed
The German Federal Network Agency introduced a new tool to assess minimum internet speeds, mandating users complete ten measurements with strict pause times. This tool aims to determine eligibility for official intervention regarding internet service.
This Christmas you can buy online with more security using a VPN: this one costs less than two euros a month and comes with three extra months
Online shoppers can enhance their security this holiday season using a VPN, a key tool for safe browsing. Surfshark offers a VPN service for only €1....
The fintech Monzo becomes a neobank in Europe: future competitor of Revolut in France?
Monzo, the UK-based neobank, launches in Ireland, marking its initial entry into the European Union. This move signals a strategic expansion to compete with rivals like Revolut across the continent.