A sudden outage has left thousands of Movistar, O2 and DIGI customers across Spain without mobile coverage or internet access. The disruption struck on Thursday morning and affected individuals and businesses in multiple regions.
Reports began in Spain at 15:50 on Tuesday 29 September. Users reported failed connections and slow loading; playback also faltered on Spotify's mobile apps and web version.
A 14-year-old girl was arrested in Barcelona after allegedly sending death threats to fellow students via social media. The incident prompted increased police patrols near the school and raised concerns about online safety among minors.
Grupo Tribuna is directing readers to its app through regional news pages. The promotion links editions across Castilla y León and Madrid with dedicated Salamanca sections for news, culture and sport.
Short videos deliver constant stimulation in seconds. Studies link heavier use to weaker attention, memory and mental health. Spain's teenagers are already showing the cost.
Google marks its 28th public anniversary in 2026, almost three decades after its incorporation in 1998. More than nine in ten web searches now pass through the platform, which began with borrowed equipment and a Lego-built server.
Digital platforms in Madrid are under scrutiny for their use of cookies and personal data. Users are being asked to consent to extensive data processing, raising questions about privacy and advertising, including where digital profiling crosses a line.
MatriLink is a Spanish web app that lets drivers send anonymous messages to car owners using only a license plate. It offers a discreet way to address parking problems and other road issues without involving neighbors or police.
Spain's major banks are preparing AI risk plans for the ECB. The measures include controlled AI tools that can detect hostile activity before it reaches critical systems.
Pedro Sánchez is calling for global rules to protect children from the risks of artificial intelligence. Spain supports a minimum age of 16 for social media access as international groups warn about the rapid spread of AI-generated abuse material.
Grupo Tribuna is promoting its app as another way to follow regional news, bringing together coverage from Ávila and across Castilla y León.
Cineteca Madrid brought two sharply different visions of human isolation to Sala Azcona. Digital fragments and cosmic images made solitude the evening's central subject.
A major police operation has led to the arrest of 44 people accused of orchestrating large-scale online scams across Spain. The group allegedly used advanced social engineering and laundered stolen funds through cryptocurrencies, leaving more than 140 victims and losses exceeding 430,000 euros.
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A surge of fraudulent sellers posing as legitimate scrap yards is targeting Wallapop users. Buyers pay for car parts that never arrive, while real businesses face reputational fallout and are calling for tighter platform controls.
Spanish gamblers are turning to online casinos that skip identity checks, offering rapid access and anonymous play. These platforms promise fast withdrawals and strong bonuses, while offering a new level of privacy in 2026.
Spanish scrap yard operators are calling for urgent reforms on Wallapop after a surge in fraudulent car parts listings. Criminals are impersonating legitimate businesses, putting buyers at risk and damaging the reputation of authorized recyclers.
Ursula von der Leyen has set out a new EU agenda focused on protecting minors online and regulating advanced AI, alongside a security partnership with Canada. The proposals signal a shift in European digital and defense priorities.
Yahoo has updated privacy controls for its sites and apps, giving users clear choices about cookies and personal data use. The changes affect analytics and advertising, as well as content personalization.
YouTube is now available on Android Auto dashboards, but video playback only works when the car isn’t moving. Google’s update targets electric vehicle drivers during charging stops, balancing entertainment with safety.
Movistar is offering free WiFi 7 routers to a limited group of existing customers. The upgrade, normally priced at 60 euros, appears as a zero-cost option for customers who receive a personalized invitation in the Mi Movistar app. Not everyone is eligible.
A supposed Druni job offer on Telegram pays users for simple tasks, then pressures them to invest more. Victims receive small initial payments, but the scheme quickly escalates to demands for larger sums, exploiting trust in well-known brands and putting many at risk.
A video widely circulated as evidence of an Anak Krakatoa eruption was created with artificial intelligence. The real eruption happened at night and looked nothing like the viral clip.
A single press on the wrong button can erase your Wi-Fi settings and disconnect every device in your home. Knowing the difference between restarting and resetting your router can prevent unnecessary headaches and lost connections.
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced AI model, with record scores in cybersecurity, mathematics, and professional automation. The rollout begins with select organizations, with access for all premium users and developers to follow.
Nvidia is buying Hugging Face for $12.9 billion after a high-profile hack involving OpenAI. The deal would strengthen Nvidia’s position in open-source AI and sharpen competition over the future of artificial intelligence.
Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok have gone offline for many users. The outage coincides with speculation about OpenAI’s next model, Astra. Service interruptions affect web, mobile, and desktop platforms.
A police report describes how coordinated online messages and misinformation triggered the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta. Authorities point to foreign actors and say digital planning shaped the July 2026 border breach.
Brussels confirms Russia tried to use the Ceuta migrant crisis online. No evidence links Moscow to the outbreak itself. The EU is stepping up monitoring of digital platforms and misinformation threats.
A3 Noticias Fin de Semana Noche has updated its rules for processing personal data. Users have more control over cookies and consent, while Atresmedia expands data sharing for personalized ads and content.
A cyberattack has hit the University of Barcelona, affecting some digital services. Authorities say enrollment for the new academic year will go ahead as planned. The university has put security protocols and system monitoring in place.
Influencer marketing is reshaping Barcelona’s iconic attractions. Social media sends tourists to the same landmarks and a new wave of globalized cafés. Local businesses are adapting, but the city’s unique flavor risks dilution.
A major cyberattack by the Jabaroot group has exposed personal data belonging to Moroccan officials. The leak coincides with the Ceuta migration crisis and raises fresh questions about internal security and political struggles.
A Kaspersky survey found that 58% of users now rely on smartphones as their primary way to access the internet, with Generation Z leading the shift. The growing amount of sensitive data stored on mobile devices is raising new digital security concerns.
Foreign Minister Albares attributes the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta to viral misinformation online. He defends Morocco’s cooperation and rejects calls to review diplomatic ties. Political tensions rise in Madrid.
