Month: August 2025

Mediamarkt has just launched its best offer at the Samsung Galaxy S25, but only one day will be available

by

Mediamarkt has launched a new very limited campaign focused on some of Samsung’s products. Under the name of Galaxy Dayonly today – rightly until August 6 at 09:00 hours – you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 of 128 GB at the lowest price the store has had. Of course, to buy it for 664.05 eurosyou can take advantage of a couple of discounts: DIRECT DISCOUNT: It is the one that appears directly in the store. Discount Mimediamarkt online: When registering in the store, an additional discount that leaves the cheaper mobile will appear automatically. Samsung Galaxy S25 (128 GB) * Some price may have changed from the last review A mobile that will receive software updates for seven years He Samsung Galaxy S25 It is one of the most interesting mobiles launched this year that we can find in stores, especially taking into account its current value for money. It is a mobile that can last us many years, since Samsung promises to have your software updated for seven years. It is also a good mobile for those looking for a small phone: Its Dynamic Amoled screen is 6.2 inches And it also offers a 120 Hz soda rate. Internal level it is not far behind and comes with one of the best processors that are right now in Android mobiles, the Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy. On the other hand, its operating system is one of its reasons for being – it is one of the most complete – its battery supports fast, wireless and reversible charging and has IP68 certification With resistance to water and dust. In addition, its main sensor is 50 MP and It is loaded with artificial intelligence functions. You may also interest you Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro + Loader – Wireless headphones, noise cancellation, Bluetooth, Audio 361, Hi -Fi sound, gray (Spanish version) * Some price may have changed from the last review Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Bluetooth + Correa – Smartwatch 44mm, health control, sports monitoring, green (Spanish version) * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Image | Iván LinaresSamsung In Xataka | The best mobiles (2025), we have tried them and here are their analysis In Xataka | Best Samsung mobiles: which buy and recommended models based on budget, tastes and quality price

We had been talking about the most lethal Russian weapon that seemed like Ukraine fallen asleep. His answer is called Liutyi

by

If drones have become The protagonists From the Ukraine War, the model that has marked Russia’s offensive offers no doubts: The Shaheds of Iranian origin, then converted into different versions assembled in MoscowThey are the basis of Russia’s offensives. And in Ukraine? There they also have been perfecting a device that has become key to attacks on critical objectives of the enemy. The strategic weapon of Ukraine. Yes, kyiv, aware of its lower industrial and resources capacity, has opted for a different approach: Use surgical attacks with drones of own manufacture against strategic objectives deeply located in Russian territory. The jewel of this strategy is the AN-196 Liutyia lodging ammunition system designed to achieve precision Critical facilities of military logistics, oil refineries, air bases and essential industrial centers for the Russian war effort. Development and technical characteristics. Dron Liutyi began to develop In 2022 by Antonov in collaboration with Ukroboronpromconceived as a long -range unidirectional attack vehicle. The first version weighed between 250 and 300 kilosmeasured 4.4 meters long with a wingspan of 6.7, and was promoted with a gasoline engine that moved a rear propeller. It incorporated a V -tail design to improve stability and aerodynamics, and initially carried 50 kilos of explosives at a range of 1,000 km. The most recent versions have practically doubled their benefits: increased load capacity to 75 kilos and a range of up to 2,000 km, for an estimated unit cost In 200,000 dollarsfigure greater than that of the Shahed but still much lower than that of a cruise missile. And more. Your navigation combines inertial and satellite systems In the initial phase, while in the final approach it resorts to artificial vision to execute evasive trajectories, dodge defenses and hit with precision. First operational deployments. The use of Liutyi was made visible in 2024 With deep attacks in Russian territory. In January, an attack against An oil tank In St. Petersburg, he was attributed to drone, as was the March attack against the Ryazan refinery that caused a great fire. In June, the Mozdok Air Basein Norte Osetia, which houses bombers Tu-22m3 and fighters MIG-31it was also beaten. These incidents showed that Ukraine was in a position to project power hundreds of kilometers from the front line. Expansion of your role. The improved Liutyi versions began to be used massively this year. On March 13, an attack reached a Gas pipeline control center In Sátov, affecting the Russian energy sector. In April, several waves of Liutyi impacted the base of the 112.ª missile brigade in Shuya, destroying facilities of command and barracks. In July, two Liutyi penetrated 1,400 kilometers to Izhevsk, where They hit the Kupol plantproducer of anti -aircraft Tor-m and Harpiya drones, causing significant damage. That same month, different videos They documented attacks against objectives in the Leningrad region, in the city of Pensa and at the Sochi airport, where a fuel tank was reached. These blows have had a double effect: disorganizing Russian logistics and forcing Kremlin to allocate resources to the defense of the rear. International response. Despite his successes, Ukraine faces the disadvantage of not being able to manufacture Liutyi in quantities comparable to Shahed’s mass production by Russia. External support is, therefore, crucial: Germany has committed investments to produce 500 additional unitswhich will allow the pace of operations. Thus, the Ukrainian strategy will continue based on the selective use of these drones, with emphasis on precision attacks and not saturation. To maintain its effectiveness, Liutyi must adapt continuously, incorporating advances in artificial intelligence, computer vision and electronic countermeasures resistance. Strategic role in war. In short, although less known than The ShahedLiutyi has become a symbol of Ukrainian capacity to innovate and hit in depth, eroding the perception of security in the interior of Russia. Their attacks have affected energy facilities, refineries, industrial plants and air bases, weakening critical infrastructures and forcing Moscow to disperse their defenses. In this way, the drone not only compensates (in part) the Ukrainian material inferiority in front of the Russian military industry, but also opens a new psychological and strategic front by demonstrating that no Russian area is out of reach. Thus, everything indicates that its role will continue to expand in the coming months, consolidating itself as one of the key weapons in the Strategy of Resistance and Counteroffensive of Ukraine. Image | Open Source In Xataka | Not that war in Ukraine has become a laboratory of the future, is that there are drones saving lives with bicycles In Xataka | If you want to learn to handle a combat drone, the best school is Ukraine. And there have been infiltrated Mexican narcos

The renewed interest of the United States in recognizing the sovereignty of Morocco about Sahara has a name: phosphate

by

For years, the Western Sahara conflict was in a corner of the international debate: present, but silenced. However, he has returned strongly to the global stage. The reason is not only diplomatic, but economic. Behind the renewed support From US President Donald Trump to Morocco there is a key resource that moves interests and borders: phosphate. More than a statement. The support of the United States is not new. During his first term, Donald Trump has already recognized Moroccan sovereignty about Western Sahara, in exchange for Morocco established diplomatic relations with Israel as part of Abraham’s agreements. According to Reutersthe president has recently reiterated his position in a letter addressed to King Mohammed VI, reaffirming Washington’s recognition over the territory. Under the sand. There are tangible reasons behind this growing support and is under the ground: phosphate. Morocco is the second world producer of phosphates, After Chinaand controls 70% of world reserves. About 8% of national production comes from the Western Sahara, specifically from the Phosboucraa mine, According to data collected by Swissinfo. This mineral is essential for the production of fertilizers, key to modern agriculture. It cannot be manufactured artificially, and its shortage makes it a strategic resource. How BBC has warnedworld food security depends largely on phosphorus. After the war in Ukraine and the crisis in supply chains, its value has shot. In that context, Morocco has gained international influence. A trade under scrutiny. But there is a problem: the Western Sahara is considered by the UN a non -autonomous territory pending decolonization. AND According to international lawany exploitation of its resources must have the consent of the Saharawi people, represented by the Polisario Front. That consent, until now, has not arrived. Therefore, the Polisario has opted for a legal offensive. In recent years, it has managed to block ships with Saharawi phosphate in ports of South Africa, Panama or New Zealand. At least fifteen international companies have stopped buying it, fearing litigation or reputational damage, According to BBC. An economic boom that redraws the map. Beyond phosphate, Morocco is strongly committed to an economic transformation of Western Sahara. According to Bloombergthe country has launched an investment strategy for more than 10,000 million dollars. One of the star projects is Dakhla’s Atlantic port, valued at 1.2 billion, which seeks to position itself as a logistics axis between Africa, Europe and Latin America. That is not all, because other projects are added as a one billion highway towards Tangier, wind farms, tourist complexes and green hydrogen plants. According to Mounir Houari, director of the Regional Investment Agency, Interviewed in BloombergThe objective is that the region goes from 1% to 6% of national GDP in the next 15 years. And the Saharawi? While Morocco transforms Western Sahara with millionaire investments, the people are still waiting for a political solution. For years, tens of thousands have lived in refugee camps in Algeria, in precarious conditions, far from the decisions taken over their territory. In parallel, international organizations They denounce that Saharawi cannot participate freely in decisions that affect their territory. As long as this right is not guaranteed, international legality Keep questioning The legitimacy of the exploitation of resources in the region. A wound still open. While the world observes phosphate as a strategic resource to feed the planet, who live on the earth that produces them expect something simpler: be heard. Because the same mineral that makes the fields grow also feeds a conflict that, despite the passage of time, remains without healing. Image | Unspash Xataka | China goes for those who mock their export controls. The focus is in strategic minerals that sustain their power

The potato or tomato. We have just answered a more intriguing question than if the egg or chicken was before

by

For those who are not experts in gastronomic history, it is difficult to get the idea of what European medieval cuisine would be like. Today these two vegetables are two of the angle stones of the kitchen, we are in Andalusia or Helsinki, but there was a time when Europeans did not even know their existence. But the story of these two foods goes much further back in time, to an anterior era even to the appearance of the human being. The origin of the potato. Now, a genetic study has achieved Show us the degree of kinship Among the plants that give us the potato (Solanum tuberosum) and the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). The study has indicated that the appearance of the potato was due to the natural crossing between the tomato and another plant called Etuberosum. The analysis has placed this crossing in time: it would have happened about nine million years ago. With regard to the place of origin of this plant, the study has not given any surprise since this crossing would have occurred in South America, the first continent where the potato became a key crop. “Our findings show how a hybridization event between species can detonate the evolution of new features, allowing even more species to emerge,” pointed in a press release Sanwen Huang, member of the study responsible for the study. “We have finally resolved the mystery of where the potatoes come from.” Solanum. The name of both plant species already gives us a clue: the close kinship between these plants had not yet escaped the experts who had classified both species in the genus Solanumthe “type” gender of the Solanáceas family (Solanaceae), family that includes other vegetables such as eggplants and peppers, while plants such as Petunia and The Datura. However, there was something that did not fit into this extensive family and that had been intrigued for the experts for some time. It was in the resemblance between the potato plant and a third species of soanácea of the same genre as the previous ones, Solanum ethuberosum. These plants are apparently resemble the potato plant, however They do not produce tubers In their roots, a fact that confused those who studied this family. Surprise in the family. The new genetic analysis explains that the difference between these plants lies in the fact that, despite the fact that the potato plant is more morphologically similar to Etuberosumit is with the tomato plant that the popular tuber is closely related. 506 Genomas. In his study, the team analyzed 450 genomes extracted from cultivated potatoes and 56 genomes of wild potato species. According to the team, this last part was an important challenge due to the difficulty of obtaining samples of the wild variants of these plants. The details of the study were published In an article In the magazine Cell. More than a family tree. The team also analyzed some key genes for the formation of tubers in these plants, the result of the combination of genetic material from both precursor species. They found, for example, the work of the SP6A gene, which acts as a “switch” that indicates when to start developing these structures and that comes from tomato plants. They also investigated in the IT1 gene, responsible for the growth of these tubers, from the plant side Etuberosum. In Xataka | In Spain of 2024 the tomatoes do not know anything, but in Albacete they live in 2124: welcome to the “Tomafrán” Image | Shalev Cohen / Rodrigo Dos Reis

The world of technology is no longer “the seven magnificent.” Now that scepter has “the Trinity of AI”

by

The world of cinema has some fixation with number seven. It is demonstrated by the mythical ‘The Seven Samurais‘(1954, Akira Kurosawa) which would then be adapted to the genus Western with’The magnificent seven‘(1960, John Sturges). The idea ended up moving to the business world and for a few years there has been talk of “The magnificent seven“In reference at seven most important technology companies in the world. Well, that number is no longer so relevant. It seems that we will have to change it for a three. The four billion club. Last week Microsoft became the second company in the world to achieve a stock market capitalization of Four billion dollars. Just two weeks before Nvidia had been advanced. Both have climbed into the AI car and benefit widely from it, but there is a third leading protagonist that is still far from that milestone but that goes like a rocket. The 10 companies with the greatest stock market capitalization today. Goal is far from the four billion, but its recent growth is spectacular. Source: CompaniesMarketcap.com Goal. The recent ones Financial results presented by goal served to make the company redouble their commitment to this segmetno. Those responsible spoke of a much larger capex than expected that will rise to 66,000-72,000 million dollars. That, added to all movements they are doing to sign talent and creating a new superintelligence team have caused remarkable optimism among investors. Meta actions rose more than 10% after these ads, although in recent days their value – like that of their competitors – has reduced significantly. We have gone from “the magnificent seven” … In recent years that list with the most important companies in the world (by stock market capitalization) was dominated by large technological ones. Among the first 10-15 positions were always those “seven magnificent”, namely: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla. All of them remain very relevant, but the rise of AI has changed the panorama. … to “the trinity of the AI”. Dec Mullarkey, manager at the Capital firm SLC Management, He spoke How “the Magnificent seven have compressed (and became) in the Trinity of AI.” The expectation that these companies do not stop generating remains extraordinary, and that has made investments and interest in these companies absolutely triggered. Overvalued? The Ratio P/E (also known as Per, Price to Earnings Ratio) is a metric that evaluates whether an action is expensive or cheap in relation to the benefits of the company. A high P/E means that investors expect a high growth of benefits, and a low one may indicate that the action is undervalued. According to this metric, Tesla is very, very overvaluedwhile Google is relatively undervalued with respect to its competitors. The companies of “The Trinity of AI” are somewhat overvalued. Graph: Xataka. Data: Companymarketcap.com Google’s mysterious case. It is strange that in that “trinity of AI” is a goal but not Google, which at least in practice is much stronger: His family of Gemini models is more capable than those who have a goal, for example, but for now, investors do not seem completely convinced of their ability to lead that segment. The situation of Amazon and Apple It is very different: both have made their respective bets, but they are still very relegated in that AI race. Image | Chatgpt In Xataka | All against Nvidia: the strongest Chinese companies in Chips and IA have created a historical alliance

Taiwan urgently needs talent for its chips industry. Surprisingly he is looking for it in summer camps

by

TSMC, The biggest chips manufacturer on the planethe goes hunting again year after year to be able to meet his needs. During 2023 recruited 6,000 engineers For its Taiwan facilities, and presumably this trend also remained for 2024. And between 2025 and 2028 it will start Several semiconductor manufacturing plants In the US, Germany, Taiwan and Japan. TSMC is one of the most successful companies in this sector, but with all probability other chips designers and manufacturers will also need to strengthen their templates. Anyway, for Taiwan, its semiconductor industry is strategic for three fundamental reasons: it represents between 13% and 15% of the gross domestic product from the country; It is the engine of its exports with a close value to 40% of the total; And finally, the production of avant -garde chips gives the country a huge relevance from a geostrategic point of view. For this reason for this Asian country it is crucial that TSMC, UMC, Foxconn, MediaTek and its other large technology companies have the workforce they need. One of the strategies that are using some Taiwanese companies or with important businesses in Taiwan to recruit young talent is summer camps and university courses. Its purpose is to capture young people who have the right skills, although, curiously, some of these camps are held abroad for a reason for weight: The birth rate in Taiwan It goes down while, as we have seen, Taiwanese companies that are dedicated to semiconductors need to constantly increase their templates. In Europe, 100,000 more engineers are needed The Taiwanese government supports this strategy. It is fully aware that its main semiconductor companies, especially TSMC and UMC, need a constant supply of well -trained engineers to support their growth. Its current demand cannot be filled only with Taiwanese students, which has led to the NTU (Taiwan National University) to implement A global degree program in semiconductors that precisely seeks to attract foreign students. In Germany a third of the technicians who have developed their work career in the chips industry will retire throughout the next decade In any case, the Taiwan integrated circuit industry is not at all the only one that needs to recruit new talent. During the next five years the global semiconductor industry will need to incorporate nothing less than One million qualified workers. This prognosis is no elucubration; It comes from SEMIan international organization that watches over the interests of the electronics industries and integrated circuits. According to their forecasts Europe will face a deficit of 100,000 engineers, and Asia will need 200,000 qualified technicians. These a priori figures may seem exaggerated, but they are not at all if we consider that for 2024 the chips industry grew by 19.1% compared to 2023 thanks to the demand for GPUs for artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer electronic products, as well as to the expansion of 5G communications throughout the planet and the development of the car market. In 2024 the global semiconductor industry invoiced 627.6 billion dollars. The problem facing semiconductor companies, According to semiis that as many people with technical profile are not being formed in universities as they will need in the short and medium term. In addition, many of the most experienced engineers are retiring or will do so before 2030. As a button shows: in the US a third of employees of integrated circuit companies You have 55 years or more. And in Germany a third of the technicians who have developed their work career in the chips industry will retire throughout the next decade. However, there is another challenge that also compromises the future of these companies: the next batch of engineers will have to have advanced skills in AI and Automatic learning. Image | TSMC More information | Reuters In Xataka | We already know what the chips that will arrive until 2039 will be. The machine that will manufacture them is close

A spy plane designed to intercept signals

by

From abroad it looks like one more executive jet. But what just took off in France is much more than that. It is the first plane of ARCHANGE PROGRAMan electronic intelligence platform capable of intercepting critical signals in full flight. Its mission is not to bring executives, but strategic information. And it is a key piece in the attempt of France for reinforcing its military autonomy in a decade marked by the electronic war and global surveillance. A program with ambition. Archange is not a random name. The program responds to a concrete ambition: to provide France with a new generation of airplanes capable of performing signal intelligence from the air, with national technology and operational autonomy. Promoted by the General Directorate of Armament (DGA), The plan contemplates the delivery of three aircraft before the end of the period covered by the Military Programming Law 2024–2030. Its main mission will be to intercept, identify and analyze electromagnetic emissions: from tactical communications to air defense radars. A capacity that, in a context marked by electronic warfare, hybrid conflicts and informative overload, has become a first -order strategic resource. France not only seeks to modernize its intelligence collection means: it wants to ensure that critical information does not depend on third parties. The Falcon 8x, transformed into an electronic warfall. The base of the Archange is a Dassault Falcon 8xa long -range executive plane known for its reliability, autonomy and comfort. But within the framework of this program, luxury gives way to intelligence. Dassault Aviation has profoundly modified the aircraft to turn it into an advanced Sigint platform, adapted to the demanding operational requirements of the French air and space army. The Falcon 8x is an ideal platform: it reaches 11,945 km of reach and can remain up to 14 hours in the air. Its triple engine offers redundancy and safety on prolonged flights. The mission system is signed by Thales. Transforming a Jet into an electronic war platform requires much more than redesigning fuselage. The real jump is in your brain. The Archangelian mission system has been developed by Thales DMS and Thales Six, two divisions of the French group specialized in defense and embarked systems. The aircraft will be equipped with technologies capable of intercepting both radar emissions and communications. This duality – Ellint and Comint – allows to build a detailed image of the tactical environment. In addition, the Thales system can cross that information with other data and operate in network with other ISR platforms. What is signal intelligence and why is so decisive today. Modern war is no longer freed with armored and combat fighters. It is also freed in the electromagnetic spectrum. And that is where signal intelligence enters, known as Sigint. This type of intelligence is based on the interception, analysis and interpretation of electronic emissions. It can be radio conversations between units, air defense radar signs, encrypted tactical communications or navigation and guidance systems emissions. Within the Sigint, two large branches are distinguished: Comint, which focuses on communications, and Elint, focused on non -verbal electronic systems, such as radars or proximity detectors. The combination of both allows us to understand how adversary forces move and communicate, anticipate display, detect active systems or even discover patterns that reveal the intention behind a movement. Having a plane capable of operating in this invisible dimension means getting ahead of the enemy. Something like being able to fly apart from direct combat and, even so, alter the balance of the battlefield What is known about investment. Although the exact cost of the program has not been revealed, it is known that it includes technological development, the modification of aircraft, the formation of operators and logistics support during their useful life. Given the level of technical sophistication and the limited number of units, we are facing a significant investment. The objective is clear: to have in the air, in less than a five years, a national electronic intelligence capacity that complements the satellites and drones, but with the advantage of being able to react, reposition and act more flexibility. The sky as strategic domain: what comes now. From now on begins an intense cycle of flight tests, systems calibration, sensor integration and operational validations. Each component, from the antennas to the signal analysis software, will have to demonstrate its reliability in real conditions before entering active service. In parallel, The training system for crews in charge of operating these platforms should be launchedas well as the logistic and technical device necessary to ensure their availability in real missions. Images | Ministère des Armées | Dassault Aviation In Xataka | Airlines have a problem: the world’s largest passenger plane does not stop finding themselves

Your mind can activate a loop song without asking you permission. Science knows why he does it … and why he doesn’t know how to stop

by

You are silent. Walking down the street, serving a coffee, looking distracted by the mobile. And suddenly … there is again. A melody you have not chosenbut who insists on returning. As a drop in the tap, as a notification that you cannot deactivate. In my case, it is the same song for a couple of days. Always the same part, as if the rest did not exist. It does not bother me, but it has made me think: why does this happen? Does our brain make sense, sometimes it works like a striped disk? What is exactly an Earworm. The Earworms – Also called “ear worms” – they are musical fragments that are installed in the head and repeat themselves again and again, without you chosen. The term comes from German Ohrwurm And today describes a mental phenomenon as recognizable as elusive. It is not something weird: As the National Medicine Library of the United States collectsup to 98% of the western population has ever experienced them. Most live them as a simple anecdotebut for some people they can become annoying or even distressing. We speak in a very specific way of spontaneous mental activity that science has been trying to understand. Why do some songs stuck. Earworms are the result of a combination of musical and neurological factors. The themes that are most repeated usually have simple structures, fast tempos and easy to hum melodies. This was revealed by a study led by musicologist Kelly Jakubowskiwhich analyzed more than 3,000 songs and found that those who stayed in their heads tended to have common melodic contours and a medium tempo faster than the rest. Among the most mentioned songs such as Earworms in Jakubowski’s study and his team, several Anglo -Saxon pop hits stand out. It is no accident: the work was done in the United Kingdom with English -speaking participants, so most of the topics that appear are in English. Even so, many of them have been true global successes, also known by the Spanish public: ‘Bad Romance’ – Lady Gaga ‘Can’t get you out of my head’ – Kylie Minogue ‘Don’s Stop Believin’ ‘ – Journey ‘Hoilebody That I used to know’ – Gotye ‘Moves Like Jagger’ – Maroon 5 ‘California Gurls’ – Katy Perry ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ – Queen ‘Alejandro’ – Lady Gaga ‘Poker Face’ – Lady Gaga The decisive occurs in the brain: the auditory cortex – the same one we use to listen to real music – is reactivated even when we simply imagine a song. The emotional state also influences: stress, distraction or nostalgia can open the door for a melody to be installed without prior notice. Auditory cortex Some minds are more prone to loop. Not everyone lives the Earworms the same. Some people barely notice them, while others suffer with intensity, as if the brain stayed in a loop. In most cases, Earworms are lived as a simple curiosity or even as something entertaining. But when the repetition becomes persistent and annoying, it can be a sign of something more serious. According to psychiatrist Srini PillayProfessor at Harvard’s Faculty, “these persistent loops can be associated with obsessive-compulsive disorders, migraines, unusual epilepsies, palinacousis, stroke or cerebral metastases.” It is not usual, but it can happen. What to do if you don’t want to keep listening to her. There is no magic formula to eliminate an EARWORM, but there are strategies that help. Curiously, try to block the song It is the least effective: the more struggles against her, the more she clings, a phenomenon described by Daniel Wegner as “ironic process.” Instead, accepting it without resistance usually works better. As the Kennedy center collectssome people choose to listen to the complete song; Others replace it with another melody. There are specialists who point to chew gum To interfere mental repetition. And you, what song isn’t you going from your head? Since I started investigating the Earworms, the song in my head has not disappeared. Now I know that I am not the only one, that there are reasons behind and that, deep down, that loop is part of how our brain works. And you? Have you ever had an Earworm that you couldn’t take off from your head? What was that song impossible to erase? Do you have any technique to take it off? We read you in the comments. Images | Xataka with Gemini 2.5 Flash | Amanz | Kennedy Center In Xataka | I put myself in the hands of some “sleep headphones” in the hope of reconciling sleep. It has come out regular

They exist, offers them lunagets in Spain and allow to divide the cost

by

A private flight from Madrid to Mallorca for seven people for 3,000 euros. From Andalusia to the capital for four friends for about 2,000 euros. These figures would be exorbitant if we think of commercial flights. But if we take into account that we talk about private jets and at the time/day of preference of the client, the thing changes. Lunagets, the Swiss executive aviation broker that arrived in Spain two years ago, has brought the experience of flying in private jet without ruined. The business behind luxury. The key is in the model: lunajets does not have airplanes, but connects aircraft owners With passengers. They have access to 4,800 aircraft of 350 operators worldwide, from small four -seater jets to Boeing Business Jet. Its specialty is the “empty flights”, planes that move without passengers to reposition themselves, and that can offer discounts of up to 75%. With 17 years of experience and billing of 200 million euros, they have converted private aviation into a more accessible customer service. Closer to what it seems. Carlos Matallana, director of Lunajets Spain since 2023, was blunt in Your interview For the country: “You don’t have to be onassis to fly privately.” The problem, according to him, is knowledge and culture. Spain has less tradition in executive aviation than neighboring countries, partly due to social prejudices and ignorance. “There is an incredible amount of accommodated middle class people who can occasionally allow these flights and do not know it,” he says in Another interview For the world. His team responds in maximum 10 minutes and has three hours to find the perfect solution, whether Kilimanjaro is flying over at sunset or transporting a pet in cabin. Reality after glamor. “Hollywood has done a lot of damage,” Matallana admits. 99% of flights are “absolutely disappointing” compared to films. For Matallana, true value is not in luxury, but in efficiency: avoid safety tails, control schedules, travel comfortably. Matallana account That the client profile has “informal” a lot in the last decade, moving away from the stereotype of the powerful banker. The numbers in Spain. The Spanish market is yet to explode. Lunagets manages about 220 annual flights Here, in front of the more than 15,000 of the global group. The margins are adjusted, between 4% and 5% in Europe, but the volume compensates. The company aspires to double its Spanish turnover this year, taking advantage of the fact that more and more people discover that flying in private does not require an account in Switzerland. And the environmental controversy. Critics for CO2 emissions They do not go unnoticed. It is not for less, since we are talking about flying a plane without practically passengers. France has uploaded taxes To discourage these flights. Matallana recognizes responsibility: “We emit less than people think, but that does not exempt us from having to reduce what we emit to the minimum.” And it is that while the industry seeks more sustainable alternatives lunasts is firm in what gives value to the service it proposes: save time. Cover image | Lunagets In Xataka | Amancio Ortega: the billionaire who lives as one more neighbor (except for private jets and superyates)

Anthropic cuts Claude’s access to Openai. He has done it before the launch of GPT-5

by

The AI race is very intense lately. The last episode is stars in Anthropic, who have cut access to Openai so that they cannot access their family of models Claude. The company claims to have caught the engineers of Chatgpt wearing Claude programming toolswhich has not fallen very well. This, According to a spokesman From the company to the medium Wired, it is “a violation of its terms of service”, so they have restricted access to the API. What has happened exactly. Openai connected Claude to his internal tools through his API, instead of the conventional chat interface. This allowed the company to carry out comparative evidence between Claude and its own models in areas such as programming, creative writing and security -related responses. The results helped Openai evaluate the behavior of their models and make necessary adjustments. An endless war. This decision goes beyond a simple contractual dispute: marks a turning point in the relationship between two of the main powers of the generative AI. Anthropic was born in 2021 precisely from an Openai split, when several key researchers, including the brothers Dario and Daniela Amodei, left Altman’s company due to differences on the direction and safety of AI. Since then, The tension has been palpablealthough it had remained in the background. The justification of Anthropic. “Claude Code It has become the preferred option of programmers everywhere, so we were not surprised to know that Openai’s technical staff were also using our programming tools before the launch of GPT-5“said Christopher Nulty, spokesman for Anthropic. The company considers that this constitutes a direct violation of its commercial terms, which expressly prohibit using the service to” build a competitive product or service “or” make reverse engineering. “ Openai’s response. Sam Altman’s company He has defended its practices as “standard in the industry” to evaluate other AI systems and improve security. “Although we respect Anthropic’s decision to cut our access to the API, it is disappointing considering that our API is still available for them,” said Hannah Wong, director of communications of OpenAI. Between the lines. What we see now is the materialization of a cold war that has been being taken for years. Anthropic has positioned Claude as the “safer and more ethical” alternative against Chatgpt, while Openai has maintained his leadership for mass adoption and general abilities. This rivalry is not only business: it is also philosophical, with very different approaches on how to develop and market the AI. In addition, the blockade of the API is not an isolated case in the technological sector. As They mention In Wired, Facebook also blocked Vine In his day and Salesforce He recently limited access to competitors. What is clear is that this reflects how competition in AI is becoming more aggressive and territorial. Important nuances. Despite the blockade, Anthropic has clarified that will maintain OpenAi access “for benchmarking purposes and security evaluations”, a practice considered standard in the industry. However, the company has not specified how this current restriction will affect these activities. And now what. This climb arrives at the worst possible time for OpenAi, especially considering that we would be officially knowing GPT-5, which promises significant programming improvements. Therefore, everything indicates that Anthropic is willing to use all the tools at their disposal to stop the advance of its competitors. The worrying thing is that this could only be the beginning of a more open war between the Big Tech and the use of AI. In Xataka | The investment in AI already represents 2% of the US GDP. The problem is that it doesn’t even work well

Log In

Forgot password?

Forgot password?

Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password.

Your password reset link appears to be invalid or expired.

Log in

Privacy Policy

Add to Collection

No Collections

Here you'll find all collections you've created before.