<![CDATA[EL PAÍS]]>https://english.elpais.comWed, 03 Jun 2026 16:35:06 +0000en1hourly1<![CDATA[From digital curfews to blocking apps: How technology experts protect their children online ]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-12-28/from-digital-curfews-to-blocking-apps-how-technology-experts-protect-their-children-online.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-12-28/from-digital-curfews-to-blocking-apps-how-technology-experts-protect-their-children-online.htmlSun, 28 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000For two decades, the number of Google searches on “parental control” has grown unceasingly. The internet allows minors to stay in touch with their friends, access information and develop skills. Still, the digital world also involves certain risks, such as the loss of privacy, cyberattacks, identity theft, fraud and exposure to inappropriate content. As more and more parents seek out training on digital security, technology experts have a privileged perspective when it comes to dangers and solutions online. EL PAÍS consulted six cybersecurity, data protection and cyberattack professionals to learn which measures they recommend families put into action.

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]]>Gianluca Battista<![CDATA[ChatGPT fails the test: This is how it endangers the lives of minors]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-12-22/chatgpt-fails-the-test-this-is-how-it-endangers-the-lives-of-minors.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-12-22/chatgpt-fails-the-test-this-is-how-it-endangers-the-lives-of-minors.htmlMon, 22 Dec 2025 12:57:04 +0000“I’m going to end my life.” These were Mario’s last words to ChatGPT. Just a couple of hours earlier, this 15-year-old fictional character had disabled the tool’s parental controls. His mother received an email alert and tried to take action, but the system failed. Although Mario revealed to ChatGPT behaviors consistent with eating disorders, the assistant provided him with tips on how to conceal them, and other information harmful to his health. Mario’s last message was clear: he wanted to take his own life. But OpenAI, the U.S. company that owns ChatGPT, never alerted his parents.

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]]>Cinta Arribas<![CDATA[When snoring is as loud as an ambulance siren: Expert tips for controlling it]]>https://english.elpais.com/health/2025-05-04/when-snoring-is-as-loud-as-an-ambulance-siren-expert-tips-for-controlling-it.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/health/2025-05-04/when-snoring-is-as-loud-as-an-ambulance-siren-expert-tips-for-controlling-it.htmlSun, 04 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000“Some snoring sounds reach 80 decibels, the same volume as an ambulance siren,” says Carlos Egea. The pulmonologist and president of the Spanish Federation of Sleep Medicine Societies emphasizes that it’s very common for people to consult a specialist for snoring: “Love has its limits, and when noise prevents sleep, the partner usually takes the initiative.” Social media is full of supposed solutions for snoring, ranging from nasal strips and sprays to mouth stickers and postural devices. EL PAÍS analyzed, with the help of experts, which tricks really help reduce snoring and improve sleep quality.

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]]>demaerre<![CDATA[Goodbye to luggage worries: The apps and gadgets to pack, measure and track your bags]]>https://english.elpais.com/travel/2024-08-02/goodbye-to-luggage-worries-the-apps-and-gadgets-to-pack-measure-and-track-your-bags.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/travel/2024-08-02/goodbye-to-luggage-worries-the-apps-and-gadgets-to-pack-measure-and-track-your-bags.htmlFri, 02 Aug 2024 13:42:07 +0000To ensure a headache-free trip as we head out on summer vacation, careful packing is key, as well as knowing where our luggage is at all times. EL PAÍS explores the most useful applications and gadgets to create personalized packing lists according to destination and trip duration; to measure the suitcases; and to track their location, as well as finding lockers to store them.

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]]>Christoph Reichwein<![CDATA[The US has not released crocodiles into the Rio Grande and the Louvre is not on fire: How to detect if an image has been generated with AI ]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-06-19/the-us-has-not-released-crocodiles-into-the-rio-grande-and-the-louvre-is-not-on-fire-how-to-detect-if-an-image-has-been-generated-with-ai.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-06-19/the-us-has-not-released-crocodiles-into-the-rio-grande-and-the-louvre-is-not-on-fire-how-to-detect-if-an-image-has-been-generated-with-ai.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 15:47:06 +0000The United States has not released “8,000 crocodiles into the Rio Grande” to prevent migrants from crossing, nor has the pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris been set on fire. Nor has a giant octopus been found on a beach, and the whereabouts of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster remain a mystery. All this misinformation arose from images generated with artificial intelligence. While tech companies such as Google, Meta and OpenAI are trying to detect AI-created content and create tamper-resistant watermarks, users face a difficult challenge: that of discerning whether images circulating on social networks are real or not. While it is sometimes possible to determine with the naked eye, there are tools that can help in more complex cases.

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]]>J. David Ake<![CDATA[Why scantily clad ‘booth babes’ are still a draw at tech fairs like Computex]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-06-12/why-scantily-clad-booth-babes-are-still-a-draw-at-tech-fairs-like-computex.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-06-12/why-scantily-clad-booth-babes-are-still-a-draw-at-tech-fairs-like-computex.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 11:09:06 +0000A group of men took photos of Weihsin while she smiled and made hearts with her hands. The 25-year-old was wearing a top, a miniskirt, high-heeled boots and a headband with blue ears. On her chest there was a sticker that read DeepCool. It is the name of the company she was promoting at this year’s Computex, Asia’s largest technology fair, held between June 4 and 7. While it is no longer common to see so-called “booth babes” at large technology fairs such as CES or MWC, at this event held in the capital of Taiwan, Taipei, several companies were still using them to attract the attention of the men in attendance. It is a practice that is not exempt from criticism.

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]]><![CDATA[Kilnam Chon, computer scientist: ‘AI will be smarter than us in 30 years at most’]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-05-27/kilnam-chon-computer-scientist-ai-will-be-smarter-than-us-in-30-years-at-most.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-05-27/kilnam-chon-computer-scientist-ai-will-be-smarter-than-us-in-30-years-at-most.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 16:35:12 +0000Several research studies conclude that artificial intelligence (AI) has already surpassed humans in some tasks. The Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2024, published by Stanford University, claims that this technology is already better at image classification, visual reasoning, and English comprehension. However, for the time being it, lags behind in more complex tasks such as advanced-level mathematics, common-sense visual reasoning, and planning.

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]]>Kaspersky<![CDATA[The risks behind the clean look: ‘I will surely go bald’ ]]>https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-05-18/the-risks-behind-the-clean-look-i-will-surely-go-bald.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-05-18/the-risks-behind-the-clean-look-i-will-surely-go-bald.htmlSat, 18 May 2024 03:40:00 +0000“Abusing the clean look (I will surely go bald),” says one user on the X social media platform. She’s referring to look of the moment on TikTok. The social media platform is full of tutorials with millions of views that show people who wear tight updos that keep hair out of their face. Various dermatologists who specialize in trichology (the study of the scalp and hair) warn of the risks that such a ‘do’ carries: not only can it damage hair, but also cause hair loss in specific zones, such as near the ears or in he forehead area. To understand the risks of the clean look, it’s necessary to first know how to achieve it, says Alba Gómez Zubiaur, a dermatologist who specializes in trichology and hair transplants and who is the director of the hair unit of the Ricart Medical Institute (IMR). One video with more than four million views on TikTok and 186,000 likes is entitled “Tutorial to get the perfect clean look without bumps.” In it, a user says she has discovered an infallible technique. The first step is ironing one’s roots, if you’re hair isn’t straight to begin with. Afterwards, you’ll need to “wet the hair to be able to work with it better”, form an updo with a certain amount of tension and apply fixing products like hairspray, hair gel and wax.

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]]><![CDATA[Eugene Kaspersky, cybersecurity expert: ‘The good news is that we use AI to detect malware. The bad news is that criminals also use it’ ]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-05-12/eugene-kaspersky-cybersecurity-expert-the-good-news-is-that-we-use-ai-to-detect-malware-the-bad-news-is-that-criminals-also-use-it.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-05-12/eugene-kaspersky-cybersecurity-expert-the-good-news-is-that-we-use-ai-to-detect-malware-the-bad-news-is-that-criminals-also-use-it.htmlSun, 12 May 2024 03:40:00 +0000A rainstorm of historic proportions caused unprecedented flooding in Dubai on April 16. Among the thousands of people from all over the world trying to land in the desert city was Eugene Kaspersky, the founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, a cybersecurity firm. The 58-year-old’s flight from Moscow wasn’t without incident: “There was turbulence the entire time and I had to land in Abu Dhabi.” After waiting on the plane for a couple of hours, he was able to leave the airport and find a car to take him to Dubai.

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]]>Kaspersky<![CDATA[Cinema therapy: can movies help us process grief or get over a breakup?]]>https://english.elpais.com/health/2024-04-20/cinema-therapy-can-movies-help-us-process-grief-or-get-over-a-breakup.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/health/2024-04-20/cinema-therapy-can-movies-help-us-process-grief-or-get-over-a-breakup.htmlSat, 20 Apr 2024 18:28:45 +0000On his first day of therapy, a patient told psychologist Ana Fernández that after watching the movie Shame he had realized that he had a sex addiction. Another decided to treat his obsessive-compulsive disorder after watching comedy about the subject. Characters on screen are often faced with the same situations or problems as people in real life. Experiences like these have led to scientific research into whether movies can help treat a disorder, process grief, overcome a breakup, or deal with betrayal by a family member or friend.

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]]>10'000 Hours<![CDATA[‘Creams don’t work miracles’: Four dermatologists explain their skincare tricks]]>https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-04-15/creams-dont-work-miracles-four-dermatologists-explain-their-skincare-tricks.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-04-15/creams-dont-work-miracles-four-dermatologists-explain-their-skincare-tricks.htmlMon, 15 Apr 2024 16:00:18 +0000To turn a cleansing cream into an exfoliant, actress Ester Expósito adds coffee grounds, according to what she says in a video published on TikTok. “This is a mistake. The particles are too large and rough and can cause small wounds on the skin,” warns dermatologist Gadea Braceras Rincón. On TikTok, there are more than 18.4 million posts with the hashtag #skincare and more than 44,000 with #facialroutine. Many users with no training in dermatology give advice that is not suitable for all skin types and can be harmful. EL PAÍS has contacted four dermatologists to find out their tricks and the most common mistakes people make in their skincare routine.

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]]>Westend61<![CDATA[Does TikTok know you better than your own mother? Here’s how to request your data from the app and limit the information it compiles ]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-04-07/does-tiktok-know-you-better-than-your-own-mother-heres-how-to-request-your-data-from-the-app-and-limit-the-information-it-compiles.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-04-07/does-tiktok-know-you-better-than-your-own-mother-heres-how-to-request-your-data-from-the-app-and-limit-the-information-it-compiles.htmlSun, 07 Apr 2024 02:14:00 +0000“The one who knows you best in the world isn’t your mother or your best friend or your psychologist, it’s the TikTok algorithm, which is straight-up witchcraft,” says a user on X. The Chinese platform knows users’ personal data, but also what interests them and what does not, who their friends are and even the rhythm with which they type. During the last few years, TikTok has become a source of suspicion in the Western world due to its “data protection and collection of data by third parties.” It has even been banned among government employees of the European Union and the United States. EL PAÍS investigated which of your data TikTok collects, how you can request a copy, and what can be done to stop it from collecting certain types of information.

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]]>NurPhoto<![CDATA[The studio where ‘magic’ is made with Hollywood movies and series]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-29/the-studio-where-magic-is-made-with-hollywood-movies-and-series.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-29/the-studio-where-magic-is-made-with-hollywood-movies-and-series.htmlMon, 29 Jan 2024 15:54:15 +0000Barbie, The Hunger Games, Napoleon, and Dune have more in common than being some of the biggest movies released in recent years. All of them also passed through the hands of the professional colorists of Company 3, which is responsible for the post-production of 80% of Hollywood series and films, according to its founder and CEO Stefan Sonnenfeld, who has worked on productions of the caliber of Top Gun: Maverick, The White Lotus and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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]]><![CDATA[Beware of ChatGPT’s evil twin and other generative AI dangers]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-22/beware-of-chatgpts-evil-twin-and-other-generative-ai-dangers.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-22/beware-of-chatgpts-evil-twin-and-other-generative-ai-dangers.htmlMon, 22 Jan 2024 17:21:46 +0000Meet FraudGPT, the evil twin of ChatGPT. This generative AI tool lurks in the dark web, capable of creating messages that look like they come from your bank, crafting malicious software, and building sham websites to trap unsuspecting victims. Netenrich, a data-driven tech security platform clearly spells out the dangers of the FraudGPT AI bot. But that’s not the only one — cybercriminals have an accomplice in WormGPT, a tool that automates the creation of highly convincing fake emails that are personalized to the recipient. It’s a chilling reminder that generative artificial intelligence can be harnessed for malicious purposes, from elaborate scams to non-consensual pornography and disinformation campaigns, and even biochemical weapons.

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]]>Михаил Руденко<![CDATA[Unusual inventions at CES 2024: mood-reading light bulbs to air-purifying plants]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-15/unusual-inventions-at-ces-2024-mood-reading-light-bulbs-to-air-purifying-plants.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-15/unusual-inventions-at-ces-2024-mood-reading-light-bulbs-to-air-purifying-plants.htmlMon, 15 Jan 2024 19:41:01 +0000CES 2024 showcased all sorts of amazing inventions: airbags for motorcycles, inflatable farms, performance-enhancing leggings, plant-pet flower pots, palm-sized shavers, speaker-equipped photo frames, and futuristic robots. The world’s largest consumer technology expo held in Las Vegas never fails to astound with new inventions like anti-snoring pillows, smart mirrors, and emotion-detecting devices for babies and pets.

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]]>Isabel Rubio<![CDATA[CES 2024 Innovation Awards: a diagnostic lipstick and AI that prevents shootings]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-11/ces-2024-innovation-awards-a-diagnostic-lipstick-and-ai-that-prevents-shootings.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-11/ces-2024-innovation-awards-a-diagnostic-lipstick-and-ai-that-prevents-shootings.htmlThu, 11 Jan 2024 17:08:20 +0000A service to communicate with avatars of deceased relatives, anti-snoring pillows, and an autonomous boat — these were some of the most innovative devices in past years, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which since 1967 has been hosting the largest Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the world. The CES Innovation Awards honor products that stand out for their design and engineering. Below are some of the groundbreaking gadgets and services presented at this year’s show in Las Vegas.

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]]>Amorepacific<![CDATA[CES 2024: The most anticipated innovations of the world’s largest technology trade show]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-09/ces-2024-the-most-anticipated-innovations-of-the-worlds-largest-technology-trade-show.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-01-09/ces-2024-the-most-anticipated-innovations-of-the-worlds-largest-technology-trade-show.htmlTue, 09 Jan 2024 15:21:55 +0000Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcases the most innovative tech trends and devices on the planet. The world’s largest technology trade show, which has been held annually since 1967, has unveiled devices such as the VHS video recorder, DVD players, 3D printers and wireless or roll-up televisions. This year, the event organizers expect that more than 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 attendees will gather for the show, which takes place in Las Vegas between January 9 and 12.

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]]>STEVE MARCUS<![CDATA[‘Children are not dolls made for gaining followers’: This is how kids are affected by viral TikTok pranks ]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-12-19/children-are-not-dolls-made-for-gaining-followers-this-is-how-kids-are-affected-by-viral-tiktok-pranks.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-12-19/children-are-not-dolls-made-for-gaining-followers-this-is-how-kids-are-affected-by-viral-tiktok-pranks.htmlTue, 19 Dec 2023 21:19:26 +0000A baby cries endlessly. A slice of cheese is tossed onto their face and, as if by magic, they stop crying. This is one of the viral pranks of TikTok. In other cases, parents break eggs on kids’ faces to see their reaction or make them believe that they’ve stained themselves with poop when it’s actually Nutella. TikTok is full of viral videos of progenitors humiliating their children. Several experts advise against such pranks due to possible negative consequences for minors.

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]]>TikTok<![CDATA[What have we done to dogs? Selective breeding’s consequences on the health of social media-darling pets ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-11-19/what-have-we-done-to-dogs-selective-breedings-consequences-on-the-health-of-social-media-darling-pets.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-11-19/what-have-we-done-to-dogs-selective-breedings-consequences-on-the-health-of-social-media-darling-pets.htmlSun, 19 Nov 2023 18:45:00 +0000TikTok is full of videos of “funny” snoring pugs. In recent decades, these dogs have become incredibly popular. But according to a study published in the journal Canine Medicine and Genetics these media-friendly animals have such severe breathing difficulties and health problems that they “can no longer be considered a typical dog from a health perspective.” Pugs, like other popular and viral breeds on social media, are the victims of selective breeding for aesthetic purposes.

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]]>Sergey Ryumin<![CDATA[Google’s new phone uses ‘Magic Editor’ AI tool to radically alter photos]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-11-09/googles-new-phone-uses-magic-editor-ai-tool-to-radically-alter-photos.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-11-09/googles-new-phone-uses-magic-editor-ai-tool-to-radically-alter-photos.htmlThu, 09 Nov 2023 19:01:54 +0000The Magic Editor on the Google Pixel 8 Pro smartphone seems to be just that — magic. It allows you to effortlessly edit photos in seconds, whether it’s adjusting the color of the sky, removing unwanted intruders, resizing elements or even altering people’s faces. This generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool has the potential to transform photo editing, but it also poses certain risks and ethical concerns about the authenticity of our images.

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]]>ED JONES<![CDATA[This is what Amazon Go’s self-service supermarkets with no cashiers are like]]>https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-01/this-is-what-amazon-gos-self-service-supermarkets-with-no-cashiers-are-like.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-01/this-is-what-amazon-gos-self-service-supermarkets-with-no-cashiers-are-like.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2023 19:45:03 +0000In just 34 seconds, customers can enter an Amazon Go supermarket, grab a product and exit with their purchase, says an employee of the store in Seattle. How? No cashiers. At the entrance, a bright yellow sign cheerfully advertises “Breakfast sandwiches for $3.” It’s only half past seven in the morning, but customers steadily stream in and out with no waiting at the checkout counter.

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]]>I.R.<![CDATA[I researched an AI dating assistant and they tried to trick me: A journalist’s guide to avoiding catfishing]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-10-20/i-researched-an-ai-dating-assistant-and-they-tried-to-trick-me-a-journalists-guide-to-avoiding-catfishing.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-10-20/i-researched-an-ai-dating-assistant-and-they-tried-to-trick-me-a-journalists-guide-to-avoiding-catfishing.htmlFri, 20 Oct 2023 22:55:15 +0000Thomas Jenkins describes himself as “an average-looking guy who makes an average amount of money.” He believes that’s why his experiences with dating apps have been “pretty rough.” Jenkins says that “it would take me a month of swiping and chatting on them just to get a date.” Until he turned to artificial intelligence to help him with dating and found his girlfriend, that is. That’s how a report on virtual dating assistants would have begun if EL PAÍS had not noticed something suspicious. At that point, the newspaper used the following steps to verify his identity, which may be useful for avoiding possible cases of catfishing, a form of deception in which a person creates a false identity on the internet to lure victims.

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]]>Luis Alvarez<![CDATA[Ovarian reserve tests: Fraud, or useful tool to get pregnant? ]]>https://english.elpais.com/health/2023-10-18/ovarian-reserve-tests-fraud-or-useful-tool-to-get-pregnant.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/health/2023-10-18/ovarian-reserve-tests-fraud-or-useful-tool-to-get-pregnant.htmlWed, 18 Oct 2023 22:08:54 +0000Raquel García Chico wants to be a mother. At the beginning of 2023, at the age of 29, she underwent an ovarian reserve test. The results were not what she expected: “I saw that it was low, and I thought that I would not be able to have children. I spent several days crying, devastated.” That is, until she spoke to a specialist. “He explained to me that the test did not assess the quality of my eggs,” she recalls, relieved.

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]]>Morsa Images<![CDATA[Will your cellphone work for a decade? Why the average lifespan of a smartphone is only three years ]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-10-07/will-your-cellphone-work-for-a-decade-why-the-average-lifespan-of-a-smartphone-is-only-three-years.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-10-07/will-your-cellphone-work-for-a-decade-why-the-average-lifespan-of-a-smartphone-is-only-three-years.htmlSat, 07 Oct 2023 17:15:01 +0000Jorge Marcos Fernández tries to make his cellphones last as long as possible. The last one he had was a Samsung, which he used for six years. “Opening Spotify [became] a pain. I used Google Maps and it lagged a lot. It was agony,” he recalls. When considering buying a new phone, this 27-year-old had two priorities: that it be easily repairable and that it be made from recyclable and sustainably-sourced materials. He opted for the Fairphone 4, a cellphone designed to be easily fixed by the user.

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]]>Fairphone<![CDATA[Flirting with AI: This is how virtual love assistants work]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-10-05/flirting-with-ai-this-is-how-virtual-love-assistants-work.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-10-05/flirting-with-ai-this-is-how-virtual-love-assistants-work.htmlThu, 05 Oct 2023 22:09:55 +0000“I am like a pizza, hot, delicious and always willing to share. If you can make me laugh, you already have a point in your favor. Do you dare to join my adventure?” This Tinder bio was written by ChatGPT. Artificial intelligence aspires to change the rules of the dating game: thousands of users are turning to apps and bots that answer for them in apps like Bumble or Tinder to get dates and, eventually, a partner. Some users claim to have been successful, but many voices warn about the risks of this dehumanizing intervention, as the initial conversation is the test to which we subject others before we decide to meet them in person.

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]]> Johannes Schmitt-Tegge<![CDATA[The iPhone 15 Pro Max: The pros and cons of the successor to the best-selling cellphone in the world]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-10-02/the-iphone-15-pro-max-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-successor-to-the-best-selling-cellphone-in-the-world.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-10-02/the-iphone-15-pro-max-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-successor-to-the-best-selling-cellphone-in-the-world.htmlMon, 02 Oct 2023 12:19:48 +0000Five of the 10 best-selling cellphones in the first half of the year were from Apple, according to the consulting firm Omdia. Leading the list was the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which sold 26.5 million units. Its successor, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, is Apple’s most powerful phone. It is also the first made from titanium, which makes it lighter. EL PAÍS tested the cellphone, which has a better camera, but a price tag that will be prohibitive for many people. Here are the pros and cons of the device.

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]]>Isabel Rubio<![CDATA[How many photos and applications do you have on your mobile? Tricks to end digital clutter]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-09-28/how-many-photos-and-applications-do-you-have-on-your-mobile-tricks-to-end-digital-clutter.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-09-28/how-many-photos-and-applications-do-you-have-on-your-mobile-tricks-to-end-digital-clutter.htmlThu, 28 Sep 2023 15:08:05 +0000Dozens of applications that you never log into, thousands of photos cluttered in the gallery and an inbox full of emails. Does this scenario sound familiar to you? Digital clutter can crash a device and create stress for people, not to mention the cybersecurity risks it can pose for businesses, according to research. But where do you begin to declutter your device? Here are some tips to help you tidy up your cell phone and computer.

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]]>Yui Mok - PA Images<![CDATA[Now that the iPhone has USB-C, will we be able to use the same charger with any phone?]]>https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-09-19/now-that-the-iphone-has-usb-c-will-we-be-able-to-use-the-same-charger-with-any-phone.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-09-19/now-that-the-iphone-has-usb-c-will-we-be-able-to-use-the-same-charger-with-any-phone.htmlTue, 19 Sep 2023 23:36:05 +0000Apple has finally given in. With the new iPhone 15, the company jumped on the universal charging connector bandwagon, a measure that had to be taken sooner or later if they wanted to comply with the European regulations, as the European Parliament voted in October 2022 to make this port mandatory for all mobile phones and other devices as of December 28, 2024.

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]]><![CDATA[Apps to help you choose furniture, paint walls and decorate your house]]>https://english.elpais.com/society/2023-09-04/apps-to-help-you-choose-furniture-paint-walls-and-decorate-your-house.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/society/2023-09-04/apps-to-help-you-choose-furniture-paint-walls-and-decorate-your-house.htmlMon, 04 Sep 2023 17:09:50 +0000As the home décor market grows, apps have proliferated to help people design room layouts, select furniture, choose paint colors and even align pictures and shelves. EL PAÍS found seven apps that use augmented reality and other technologies to help homeowners make decisions and improve the aesthetics of their houses.

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]]>I.R.<![CDATA[Three apps to help you put down your cellphone during the summer vacations ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-07-20/three-apps-to-help-you-put-down-your-cellphone-during-the-summer-vacations.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-07-20/three-apps-to-help-you-put-down-your-cellphone-during-the-summer-vacations.htmlThu, 20 Jul 2023 14:07:17 +0000More than four hours per day. This is the average time a user spends glued to their smartphone, according to App Annie. How long can you last without looking at your cell phone while chatting with friends, reading a book on the beach, or watching a series? Although it may seem counterintuitive, there are some apps that have been designed to help us attain a “digital detox.” If Google suggested putting the cell phone in a printed paper envelope that only allowed users to make and receive calls in order to avoid distractions, these applications serve to reduce the functions of the cell phone, lock it, and even put a little money at stake.

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]]>martin-dm<![CDATA[🔥👀👍: A guide for understanding 25 key emojis that often appear in online conversations]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-07-17/a-guide-for-understanding-25-key-emojis-that-often-appear-in-online-conversations.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-07-17/a-guide-for-understanding-25-key-emojis-that-often-appear-in-online-conversations.htmlMon, 17 Jul 2023 18:52:55 +0000While 💀 symbolizes death for some people, teenagers use the skull emoji to mean that they’re dying of laughter. In the last 20 years, the way people communicate has undergone a major transformation due to technological advances. According to the Unicode consortium, of the more than 3,000 existing emojis, the 10 most commonly used ones around the world are 😂 ❤️ 🤣 👍 😭 🙏 😘 🥰 😍 😊. EL PAÍS has investigated how these and other emojis (such as 🔥, 👍 or 👀) are interpreted in text messages and on social media.

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]]>Unsplash<![CDATA[A belt that warns if you eat too much and other experiments Samsung invests in to ensure their success ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-06-22/a-belt-that-warns-if-you-eat-too-much-and-other-experiments-samsung-invests-in-to-ensure-their-success.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-06-22/a-belt-that-warns-if-you-eat-too-much-and-other-experiments-samsung-invests-in-to-ensure-their-success.htmlThu, 22 Jun 2023 16:23:32 +0000A belt that warns if you eat too much, a forehead cooler to lower fever or a scanner that helps sort fabrics for cleaning clothes. These are just some of the inventions that Samsung is supporting through its Creative Lab (C-Lab) innovation program. The tech giant certainly understands what success entails. The company started out selling fruit and fish more than 80 years ago and has evolved into a powerhouse that accounts for 20 percent of South Korea’s GDP. Now it is aiming to help several of its employees and external startups to achieve this success.

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]]>i.r.<![CDATA[Paper nostalgia: Retro photo booths in South Korea explode in popularity]]>https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-06-21/paper-nostalgia-retro-photo-booths-in-south-korea-explode-in-popularity.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/international/2023-06-21/paper-nostalgia-retro-photo-booths-in-south-korea-explode-in-popularity.htmlWed, 21 Jun 2023 14:55:42 +0000Socks with images of the BTS K-pop band, handmade fans, and Squid Game masks are some of the accessories you can buy in the shops that line the narrow streets of Insadong, a colorful neighborhood in downtown Seoul. In one of these stores, a few girls giggle as they try on glasses and headbands with little ears. They’re about to enter one of the self-service photo booths that are exploding in popularity among young people in South Korea and going viral on Instagram and TikTok.

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]]>Isabel Rubio<![CDATA[Oceanix Busan: The dream of building a floating city to tackle climate change]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-06-17/oceanix-busan-the-dream-of-building-a-floating-city-to-tackle-climate-change.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-06-17/oceanix-busan-the-dream-of-building-a-floating-city-to-tackle-climate-change.htmlSat, 17 Jun 2023 19:02:34 +0000A dairy farm, a park made up of islands and a luxury hotel that rotates on the water to generate electricity. These are some of the floating architecture projects that have made headlines in recent years. Now, much of the attention is focused on Oceanix Busan, a prototype of a floating city that adapts to sea level to house climate refugees. The goal is for this city to be ready before 2030, the year in which Busan aspires to host World Expo 2030.

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]]>Busan Oceanix<![CDATA[A robotic head and phones falling from the sky: Inside a Xiaomi laboratory in Beijing]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-05-03/a-robotic-head-and-phones-falling-from-the-sky-inside-a-xiaomi-laboratory-in-beijing.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-05-03/a-robotic-head-and-phones-falling-from-the-sky-inside-a-xiaomi-laboratory-in-beijing.htmlWed, 03 May 2023 02:04:01 +0000The day that Xiaomi was born, its founders ate porridge made of millet, the grain that gives the brand its name. Since that day, April 6, 2010, the technology company has grown unceasingly. More than a decade later, it has formed an empire, becoming the brand with the third-highest cell phone sales on the planet, behind Samsung and Apple, according to the consulting firm Canalys. Before reaching users’ hands, its phones are subjected to a series of quality control experiments, from being dropped onto marble surfaces to rigorous folding tests.

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]]><![CDATA[Flipper Zero: The ‘tamagotchi for hackers’ goes viral on TikTok]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-11/flipper-zero-the-tamagotchi-for-hackers-goes-viral-on-tiktok.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-11/flipper-zero-the-tamagotchi-for-hackers-goes-viral-on-tiktok.htmlTue, 11 Apr 2023 17:47:09 +0000Cesar Gaytán, a security consultant and the mind behind the YouTube channel HackWise, has used the Flipper Zero to turn on the television, unlock his car and even disconnect security cameras from a WiFi network. The device, nicknamed the “tamagotchi for hackers” on social media, has gone viral on TikTok. Users share videos using it to unlock hotel rooms, turn on the air conditioner and read pets’ identifying microchips. Some even claim that the device can clone credit cards.

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]]><![CDATA[How often do you look at your phone? Tricks to curb your notifications ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-07/how-often-do-you-look-at-your-phone-tricks-to-curb-your-notifications.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-07/how-often-do-you-look-at-your-phone-tricks-to-curb-your-notifications.htmlFri, 07 Apr 2023 20:56:42 +0000According to a study carried out by Ikea, one in three people looks at their phone more than 100 times a day. This equals an average of once every 10 minutes (not counting the hours of sleep). The notifications from apps like WhatsApp, Twitter and Gmail, news alerts or platforms like Spotify and Netflix never stop, all day, every day. However, users can easily disable them for a specific amount of time or stop them from popping up in real time, receiving updates every few hours instead. In this article, we explain how you can control your phone’s notifications, be it Android or iOS.

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]]><![CDATA[Inside the tech giants’ efforts to eliminate passwords]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-01/inside-the-tech-giants-efforts-to-eliminate-passwords.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-01/inside-the-tech-giants-efforts-to-eliminate-passwords.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2023 15:24:15 +0000In recent years, the number of passwords people must remember has increased at a staggering rate. According to a Lastpass report, employees at small- and medium-sized companies use up to 85 passwords, while those who work at large companies average about 25. Tech giants like Apple and Google are trying to develop solutions so that users don’t have to memorize as many log-in credentials, and they’re attempting to bolster security. But will passwords as we know them today really disappear?

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]]><![CDATA[How psychologists cope with anxiety: From writing down thoughts to taking a shower]]>https://english.elpais.com/society/2023-03-16/how-psychologists-cope-with-anxiety-from-writing-down-thoughts-to-taking-a-shower.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/society/2023-03-16/how-psychologists-cope-with-anxiety-from-writing-down-thoughts-to-taking-a-shower.htmlThu, 16 Mar 2023 17:54:51 +0000Most people suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives. This feeling of dread might take the shape of sweating, palpitations or shortness of breath. Although these symptoms are a normal reaction to stress, they can also be overwhelming. EL PAÍS has contacted six psychologists to find out what they do to cope with anxiety and generally nurture their mental health.

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]]><![CDATA[How to configure the parental controls on your child’s cell phone]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-03-15/how-to-configure-the-parental-controls-on-your-childs-cell-phone.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-03-15/how-to-configure-the-parental-controls-on-your-childs-cell-phone.htmlWed, 15 Mar 2023 11:50:10 +0000Teenagers on the internet face a wide range of potential dangers, from cyberbullying to communicating with strangers to accessing inappropriate content. Parental control applications are one way to ensure they use the internet safely and responsibly. Apple and Google devices both include settings to limit time in front of the phone screen, block applications and restrict access to adult content.

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]]><![CDATA[How to get the most out of cellphone photo editing: Tips from professional photographers ]]>https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-03-05/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-cellphone-photo-editing-tips-from-professional-photographers.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-03-05/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-cellphone-photo-editing-tips-from-professional-photographers.htmlSun, 05 Mar 2023 13:33:42 +0000Over 1,000 images are uploaded to Instagram every second, according to the Passport Photo Online app. Most people (91%) take photos with their cellphones, rather than with digital cameras (7%) or tablets (3%). Keeping the lens clean and avoiding flash use as much as possible are key to taking a good picture. But, once the shot is taken, there is another phase that is almost equally important: photo editing. Here are some tips from professional photographers who are active on social media.

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]]><![CDATA[From Rosalía’s butterfly to Katy Perry’s grill: The impact of jewelry on oral health]]>https://english.elpais.com/society/2023-02-22/from-rosalias-butterfly-to-katy-perrys-grill-the-impact-of-jewelry-on-oral-health.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/society/2023-02-22/from-rosalias-butterfly-to-katy-perrys-grill-the-impact-of-jewelry-on-oral-health.htmlWed, 22 Feb 2023 23:43:25 +0000Dental jewelry seems to be everywhere. In addition to the shiny butterfly that adorns Rosalía’s teeth and Katy Perry’s million-dollar grill, it can be found in the mouths of celebrities like J Balvin, Madonna, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus, as well as multiple non-famous people who flaunt their accessories (sometimes purchased online) on social media videos. But several oral health experts are warning of their potential risks.

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]]><![CDATA[Gold from old cell phones regains its sparkle]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-26/gold-from-old-cell-phones-regains-its-sparkle.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-26/gold-from-old-cell-phones-regains-its-sparkle.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2023 18:37:19 +0000Around 50 million tons of electronic waste are discarded every year – the equivalent of “enough Eiffel Towers to occupy the entire island of Manhattan,” according to the United Nations. Cell phones, computers and video game consoles conceal precious metals that can be recycled to create jewelry, and a number of brands have not been blind to the opportunity.

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]]><![CDATA[A gadget just for tweeting, an anti-wrinkle face mask and other tech flops]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-18/a-gadget-just-for-tweeting-an-anti-wrinkle-face-mask-and-other-tech-flops.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-18/a-gadget-just-for-tweeting-an-anti-wrinkle-face-mask-and-other-tech-flops.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2023 03:53:55 +0000Even tech giants such as Apple, Amazon and Nintendo can fail occasionally, just like any other company. “Many founders have this bias where they think they’re geniuses and everything that they are doing is super right,” says Narek Vardanyan, CEO of Prelaunch.com. However, that is not always the case, as can be seen in the “gallery of flops” that Vardanyan’s company created at CES 2023, the most important tech fair in the world. This exhibit display some of the biggest, most unexpected technological failures of the last decades.

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]]>I. R <![CDATA[The underground tunnels that Elon Musk says will end traffic jams]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-06/the-underground-tunnels-that-elon-musk-says-will-end-traffic-jams.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-06/the-underground-tunnels-that-elon-musk-says-will-end-traffic-jams.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2023 17:22:02 +0000Unsurprisingly, some of Elon Musk’s craziest ideas got started on Twitter: “The traffic is driving me crazy. I’m going to build a tunnel boring machine and start digging.”

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]]>isabel rubio<![CDATA[From avatars of deceased relatives to ‘seeing-eye’ shoes: The biggest innovations at the CES tech fair]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-06/want-to-talk-with-your-deceased-relatives-these-are-the-biggest-innovations-at-the-ces-tech-fair.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-06/want-to-talk-with-your-deceased-relatives-these-are-the-biggest-innovations-at-the-ces-tech-fair.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2023 03:27:12 +0000Bracelets that can call for help, anti-snore pillows, VR headsets that examine your eyes and smart beehives – these are some of the most innovative devices created in recent years, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which since 1967 has been organizing the largest Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the world. The CTA awards innovation prizes to products that stand out for their design and engineering. Here are some of the more original gadgets and services that have been present at this year’s show, held this week in Las Vegas.

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]]><![CDATA[Elephant translators: Can technology allow humans to talk to animals?]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-01/elephant-translators-can-technology-allow-humans-to-talk-to-animals.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-01-01/elephant-translators-can-technology-allow-humans-to-talk-to-animals.htmlSun, 01 Jan 2023 02:41:35 +0000Out of more than eight million species that live on the planet, humans only can only understand the language of one. After decades of searching for ways to communicate with animals, several scientists have turned to artificial intelligence to detect patterns in their sounds and behavior, trying to understand their intentions and to interact with them. However, despite the promising advances of multiple investigations, creating translators for elephants, dogs or whales poses multiple challenges.

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]]><![CDATA[Brian Grayek: ‘Companies are playing Russian roulette with Ransomware, gambling they’re not going to get hit’]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-12-16/brian-grayek-companies-are-playing-russian-roulette-with-ransomware-gambling-theyre-not-going-to-get-hit.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-12-16/brian-grayek-companies-are-playing-russian-roulette-with-ransomware-gambling-theyre-not-going-to-get-hit.htmlFri, 16 Dec 2022 16:37:04 +0000Todd Davis, the CEO of LifeLock, had his identity stolen at least 13 times after he posted his Social Security number on several billboards in 2010. His goal was to demonstrate how secure his company was, whose promise was precisely to protect users from identity theft. This is the example Brian Grayek, a cybersecurity expert with more than 40 years of experience, uses to explain why he never gives out his age and place of birth - not even in interviews.

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]]><![CDATA[Apple’s promises of privacy: Are iPhones as secure as the company claims? ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-12-09/apples-promises-of-privacy-are-iphones-as-secure-as-the-company-claims.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-12-09/apples-promises-of-privacy-are-iphones-as-secure-as-the-company-claims.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2022 15:35:00 +0000“Privacy. That’s Apple.” The Cupertino company’s famous slogan could be in trouble. Two Mysk software researchers claim that Apple collects personal information from iPhone usage data even when the company explicitly promises not to do so. According to Mysk’s findings, the company knows and can identify the specific behavior of users in Apple’s own apps. EL PAÍS has contacted Apple, which provided no comment on the matter at this time.

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]]>Silas Stein<![CDATA[Sci-fi no more: Introducing the contact lenses of the future]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-10-27/sci-fi-no-more-this-is-what-the-contact-lenses-of-the-future-will-do-for-you.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-10-27/sci-fi-no-more-this-is-what-the-contact-lenses-of-the-future-will-do-for-you.htmlThu, 27 Oct 2022 02:23:57 +0000More and more companies and scientists are working to equip contact lenses with applications that not long ago still seemed like science fiction, such as the ability to record videos or diagnose and even treat diseases. Mojo Vision, an American startup, is one company that has been improving its prototypes since 2015. It is currently developing an ambitious project involving augmented reality lenses that, in addition to correcting your vision, will let you consult all kinds of information, from the trails on a ski slope to your pace when you run, all through microLED displays the size of a grain of sand.

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]]><![CDATA[iPhone 14 Pro Max: The pros and cons of Apple’s most expensive cellphone]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-29/iphone-14-pro-max-the-pros-and-cons-of-apples-most-expensive-cellphone.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-29/iphone-14-pro-max-the-pros-and-cons-of-apples-most-expensive-cellphone.htmlThu, 29 Sep 2022 11:01:37 +0000The iPhone 14 Pro Max is Apple’s most ambitious project. It makes the leap to 48 megapixels for the first time, includes an improved screen and stands out for its high-end performance. But the main drawback of this gigantic mobile device is its price, which can be prohibitive for some users: the most expensive iPhone in history starts at $1,400. Its predecessor topped out at $1,250.

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]]><![CDATA[Apple unveils new products with added features: Bigger iPhones, enhanced watch sensors ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-08/apple-unveils-new-products-with-added-features-bigger-iphones-enhanced-watch-sensors.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-08/apple-unveils-new-products-with-added-features-bigger-iphones-enhanced-watch-sensors.htmlThu, 08 Sep 2022 09:02:46 +0000“Far out” was the slogan chosen by Apple this year to describe its most important annual event, the fall product launch that took place on Wednesday at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.

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]]><![CDATA[From the iPhone 14 to a new Watch Pro: What to expect from Apple’s product launch event]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-07/from-the-iphone-14-to-a-new-watch-pro-what-to-expect-from-apples-product-launch-event.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-07/from-the-iphone-14-to-a-new-watch-pro-what-to-expect-from-apples-product-launch-event.htmlWed, 07 Sep 2022 14:37:55 +0000Apple’s biggest event of the year is approaching. The company from Cupertino is holding its traditional product launch on Wednesday, when it will probably present the highly anticipated iPhone 14. Rumors suggest that the tech giant might also announce the Apple Watch Series 8, which might incorporate a temperature sensor; the Apple Watch Pro, a new member of the smartwatch family that would be the brand’s most expensive and ambitious one to date; and the AirPods Pro 2, which might be able to perform health measurements. The keynote event will be live-streamed online starting at 1pm Eastern Time/10am Pacific Time.

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]]><![CDATA[The unpleasant surprises of genetic ancestry testing ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-06/the-unpleasant-surprises-of-genetic-ancestry-testing.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-06/the-unpleasant-surprises-of-genetic-ancestry-testing.htmlTue, 06 Sep 2022 17:55:50 +0000The business of DNA testing for ancestry is booming, according to a study published in JAMA Insights. The tests have been taken by more than 26 million people worldwide and offer customers the opportunity to find long-lost relatives and learn about genetic predispositions to diseases such as cancer. But they also have drawbacks. Some results can be inaccurate and most of the privacy policies of the genetic ancestry testing companies are inadequate. Should you think twice before sharing your genetic material with a private company?

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]]><![CDATA[Could recreational drug ketamine provide the antidote to depression?]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-07-20/could-recreational-drug-ketamine-provide-the-antidote-to-depression.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-07-20/could-recreational-drug-ketamine-provide-the-antidote-to-depression.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2022 16:07:06 +0000Ketamine was first employed in the 1960s as an anesthetic in operating rooms and on battlefields, as well as being a recreational drug favored by the counter-culture. However, as professor Hailan Hu, executive director of the Center for Neuroscience at Zhejiang University’s Faculty of Medicine, explains: “About 20 years ago, a team of scientists in the United States accidentally discovered that, administered in very low doses, it can rapidly improve the mood of patients suffering from depression.”

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]]><![CDATA[The engineer who teaches our bodies to heal themselves ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-07-13/the-engineer-who-teaches-our-bodies-to-heal-themselves.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-07-13/the-engineer-who-teaches-our-bodies-to-heal-themselves.htmlWed, 13 Jul 2022 02:23:08 +0000The ancient Egyptians used sutures made of linen and animal sinew. In South Africa and India, the heads of large biting ants were used as clamps to hold the edges of wounds together. For centuries, humans have used natural and artificial materials to repair all kinds of tissues. More than 4,000 years later, American engineer Kristi Anseth is studying how newer, more sophisticated biomaterials assist in regenerating cartilage, help bones heal faster, and provide a better understanding of some diseases.

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]]><![CDATA[Are smartphones the new wallet? The apps that are replacing credit cards, tickets and driver’s licenses]]>https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2022-05-30/are-smartphones-the-new-wallet-the-apps-that-are-replacing-credit-cards-tickets-and-drivers-licenses.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2022-05-30/are-smartphones-the-new-wallet-the-apps-that-are-replacing-credit-cards-tickets-and-drivers-licenses.htmlMon, 30 May 2022 17:42:44 +0000What if instead of carrying cards in your wallet, you used your smartphone to pay for meals, use public transportation and earn loyalty points at your favorite store? It’s an option that has become a very real possibility thanks to the growing number of phone apps. But there are still some stumbling blocks to address: not all smartphones are compatible with these apps and depending on a cellphone’s battery life, it may not be the best option.

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]]><![CDATA[From a virtual walkie-talkie to offline maps: The apps that Ukrainians have downloaded since war began]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-03-08/from-a-virtual-walkie-talkie-to-offline-maps-the-apps-that-ukrainians-have-downloaded-since-war-began.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-03-08/from-a-virtual-walkie-talkie-to-offline-maps-the-apps-that-ukrainians-have-downloaded-since-war-began.htmlTue, 08 Mar 2022 13:35:41 +0000While Ukraine was last week calling on Russia to end its bombing of civilians, the country’s citizens were seeking innovative ways to protect themselves. According to research firm Apptopia, last week the most-downloaded cellphone app was a program that sends alerts before airstrikes hit a certain area. Its creators say that they designed it to “prevent injuries and avoid absolutely unnecessary deaths in situations where people can’t hear the sirens.”

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]]><![CDATA[What Meta, Google and other tech giants are doing about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine]]>https://english.elpais.com/international/2022-03-02/what-meta-google-and-other-tech-giants-are-doing-about-russias-invasion-of-ukraine.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/international/2022-03-02/what-meta-google-and-other-tech-giants-are-doing-about-russias-invasion-of-ukraine.htmlWed, 02 Mar 2022 11:38:30 +0000The invasion of Ukraine has placed the world’s tech giants at the center of the battle between Russia and the West for information management. Companies are taking steps to avoid spreading fake news and sensitive data that could compromise the security of Ukrainian citizens, particularly after Ukraine’s first vice prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, asked Silicon Valley for help in standing up to the Kremlin’s gigantic propaganda and espionage machine.

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]]><![CDATA[From Nerdle to Absurdle: What to play when you’ve solved the daily Wordle ]]>https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-02-09/from-nerdle-to-absurdle-what-to-play-when-youve-solved-the-daily-wordle.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-02-09/from-nerdle-to-absurdle-what-to-play-when-youve-solved-the-daily-wordle.htmlWed, 09 Feb 2022 16:18:57 +0000In October, Josh Wardle, a Brooklyn-based software engineer, launched Wordle. The game, which involves guessing a hidden five-letter word, has hooked millions of users in just a few months and bombarded Twitter with gray, yellow and green squares. But it has a major drawback which ironically is also one of the keys to its success: it can only be played once a day. For those who are hungry for more, there are many similar games, that have also hooked thousands.

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]]><![CDATA[Sextortion: “Leave €50,000 in a trash can or I’ll share your sexual videos”]]>https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2019/12/11/inenglish/1576067996_514729.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/elpais/2019/12/11/inenglish/1576067996_514729.htmlThu, 12 Dec 2019 11:30:47 +0000At age 17, Álvaro (not his real name) wasn’t clear about his sexual orientation: “I wanted to try new things to see what I actually liked,” he explains. In this process of experimentation he ended up on an online chat site where, without having to sign-up, you could meet people to have online sex with. He started to regularly talk to a guy who “didn’t like to show anything,” but who had a lot of requests. “I would record videos and he would tell me what to do via voice messages.” What seemed at first like an innocent game turned into a nightmare. The guy he was talking to started to blackmail him: he asked Álvaro to leave €50,000 in a trash can or he would share all the material that he had been sent.

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]]>I. R.<![CDATA[How much do you know about the Spanish Constitution?]]>https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/12/06/inenglish/1544093415_371795.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/12/06/inenglish/1544093415_371795.htmlThu, 06 Dec 2018 11:24:42 +0000<![CDATA[The dangers of letting algorithms make decisions for you]]>https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/11/23/inenglish/1542976796_159932.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/11/23/inenglish/1542976796_159932.htmlFri, 23 Nov 2018 17:34:49 +0000In 2014, Amazon developed an artificial intelligence (AI) recruitment tool that began to discriminate against female job applicants. A year later, a user of Google Photos discovered that the program was labeling his black friends as gorillas. And in 2018 it emerged that an algorithm that analyzed the risk of recidivism by a million US defendants made as many mistakes as any human being with no training in criminal justice.

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]]>PRAKASH MATHEMA<![CDATA[How Spaniards helped the US get to the Moon]]>https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/10/11/inenglish/1539258304_770234.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/10/11/inenglish/1539258304_770234.htmlTue, 16 Oct 2018 06:48:06 +0000When spaceflight Apollo 11 landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, NASA told mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin to take a nap.

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]]><![CDATA[Video game addiction hurting generation of young people]]>https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/01/18/inenglish/1516272859_304156.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/01/18/inenglish/1516272859_304156.htmlThu, 18 Jan 2018 13:03:13 +0000Ricardo Quintero punched his sister when he was 14 after she tried to tell him how to play a video game. “How could I have done that?” he asks. He had lost control. His addiction to video games saw him lose friendships, break commitments and damage his academic performance.

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]]><![CDATA[Could this technology replace the need to learn languages?]]>https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2017/12/01/inenglish/1512144840_191684.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/elpais/2017/12/01/inenglish/1512144840_191684.htmlMon, 04 Dec 2017 09:56:18 +0000Language barriers may no longer be a problem thanks to Travis the Translator, a new device capable of translating 80 languages in real time.

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