Month: August 2025

Offerton at the Galaxy S25, one of the best OLED teles almost at half price and more, hunting bargains

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Last week of the month, last Friday of the month and, as is customary, A new hunting bargains. As we do every week, we have immersed ourselves in the main stores to find the best offers and chollos available in technology and the truth is that this week is quite complete with a Galaxy S25 at a very good price, a great xiaomi tablet for the return to school and much more. Galaxy S25 by 542.69 eurosone of the best phones that Samsung has launched so far this year. SMART TV LG OLED G5 by 1,919.20 eurosa great OLED television that also has 400 euros reimbursement. Sennheiser momentum 4 by 209.99 euroswireless headband headphones with good sound and great autonomy. Kingdom eats Deliverance 2 by 41.99 eurosone of the great RPG of the year that now marks (almost) its lowest price for PS5. Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 by 143.46 eurosGreat Quality-Precise Tablet option for the return to school. Galaxy S25 We start with a phone, in this case the galaxy S25 of Samsung. It is a current telephone that has barely a few months and that is perfect if we are looking for something powerful, but compact. He has been reduced on other occasions, but we have rarely seen it at a price as tempting as with this Aliexpress offer: its version with 256 GB of storage It comes out by 542.69 euros. With him, we are going to have a prémonic experience. To highlight its processor, a snapdragon 8 elite that assures us great performance for games and applications of all kinds. In addition, it has 12 GB of RAM, a very good photographic system and one of the best artificial intelligences in the market such as Galaxy AI. SMARTPHONE SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 AI 5G Snapdragon ® 8 Elite for Galaxy 4000MAH 12/256GB AMOLED screen 50MP 6.2 ” 120Hz * Some price may have changed from the last review SMART TV LG OLED G5 If what we are looking for is a television and we want to have an almost experience of cinema at home, this TV Oled of LG interests us. This is the OLED65G56LS model, which the English Court has reduced right now to its historical minimum: It comes out by 1,919.20 euros. And be careful, because we can also benefit from a refund of 400 euros. LG OLED television are one of the best in the market year after year (In fact, this model is from this same 2025). In addition to having an outstanding image quality, we will have a very fluid experience thanks to its operating system and Gaming Top characteristics, since its refreshment rate reaches 165 Hz. LG – TV OLED EVO AI G5 164CM (65 ‘) LG OLED65G56LS, SMART TV 4K. * Some price may have changed from the last review Sennheiser momentum 4 Amazon leaves us another very good headphones option with these Sennheiser momentum 4. They are perfect for users who seek to have comfortable diadema headphones, with great sound and with a remarkable autonomy. Right now we can get them for 209.99 euros, a price that is touching its historical minimum (They separate 10 euros from it). These types of headphones are ideal for those users who seek to isolate themselves from outside, even more so if we take into account that they have active noise cancellation and, in addition, a microphone system that is capable of suppressing to the annoying sound of the wind. His autonomy, according to the manufacturer, is up to 60 hours. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Special Edition: Bluetooth headphones for clear calls with adaptive noise cancellation, 60 hours of battery duration, black/copper * Some price may have changed from the last review Kingdom eats Deliverance 2 Already several months of his departure, but it is more than probable that Kingdom eats Deliverance 2 be in the quiniela to be Goty of this 2025. We have had it reduced on other occasions so far this year, but few at a price as tempting as right now: Cuesta 41.99 euros in its PS5 version. With him, we will have A authentic hours of hours that will lead us to live a medieval story. Both his fight and the development of the character are outstanding, with millions of things to do and with a very interesting story that will have us trapped from beginning to end. Without a doubt, an essential if you are a lover of the RPG. Kingdom eats Deliverance II * Some price may have changed from the last review Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 We close this hunting bargains with a tablet, this time with Xiaomi’s Redmi Pad. If we look for a tablet that stands out for offering A very high value for moneythis model is ideal for us. In addition, now that we are in full return to school, it is also perfect for our children. Aliexpress has it reduced to the 143.46 euros. Stands out from this model Its 11 -inch screen with 2.5K resolution (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) and a mediatek chip that will give us a very fluid experience. In addition, its 9,000 mAh battery will give us a very good autonomy. We cannot also ignore this reduced version that offers 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Tablet Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 11 “8GB 256GB WiFi Hyperos Mint * 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. Images | Samsung, LG, Sennheiser, Sony, Xiaomi In Xataka | The best mobiles (2025), we have tried them and here are their analysis In Xataka | Best laptops in quality price. Which to buy depending on the use and eight recommended models

How to use Gemini from the Chrome address bar to make faster queries

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Let’s tell you How to use Gemini from the Chrome navigation barso that you can ask Google’s artificial intelligence questions saving the time to open a tab. This will be able to do it even if you do not have a payment subscription. You must understand that This is not Gemini’s complete integration in Chromeonly a first small part of it. The rest of the functions will arrive over time. We are going to focus on this concrete, which is basically a shortcut to AI. Gemini in Chrome’s navigation bar To be able to make Gemini a request at any time from Chrome, you have to click on the navigation bar and Write the command @gemini. This is the bar where you write the websites you want to visit, only in this case what you should write is exactly what we have told you. When you write @gemini and press on the space key on your keyboard, the navigation bar will change and The text will appear Ask Geminiand the writing field will tell you to enter a question. Now, what you have to do is write what you want to ask Gemini. Come on, you write @gemini, you press space and ask the question or write the prompt you want for artificial intelligence. Then, click intro to confirm the request. This It will open an automatically tab on Gemini’s website With the question you have asked, and without having to do nothing more, the AI ​​will begin to generate the answer to what you have asked. The bad news is that The rest of Gemini’s functions in Chrome are not yet available. This is a simple shortcut that does not even take into account the context of the tab from which you throw it. In Xataka Basics | Improve your Gemini images: 6 official tricks to create and improve the images you generate with artificial intelligence

The Mossos have already armored the area

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The Mossos d’Esquadra have intensified the controls In the immediate vicinity of the Barcelona airport after detecting that 70% of the parking companies operating in the area are irregular. These ghost companies scam travelers offering prices up to four times cheaper than legal competition, but vehicles return in poor condition or even use them to commit crimes. The magnitude of the problem. Between 25 and 30 irregular companies currently proliferate around El Prat, according to They have found The Mossos d’Esquadra. These companies capture customers directly in the terminals and offer their services for just 20 euros per week, compared to the 80 euros on average charged by legal companies. Of course, the price difference is irresistible for many travelers, but the risk of something in the vehicle intensifies. How Ghost Companies act. Unlike legal companies, which have their own facilities and shuttle services from specific points, these irregular companies operate exclusively at street level. “Legal companies have facilities from which they offer a shuttle between the terminal and a specific parking lot, but the irregular ones do not specify the parking point,” Explain in the middle of the country the sub -inspector of the Mossos in charge of the case. Actually, vehicles leave in shopping, industrial polygons or even on public roads. The consequences for customers. The cases documented by the police are worrisome. Some travelers have recovered their cars with thousands of additional kilometers, obvious damage or in unfortunate conditions. The most serious case registered was that of a woman who received a judicial notification For a robbery with violence committed in Martorell with her vehicle, while she believed that the car was at the airport. The Mossos confirmed that the vehicle had been used by the employees of the irregular company to commit the crime. The police response. THE FIRST GREAT OPERATIVE It took place on July 30with the participation of Mossos d’Esquadra, National Police and Labor Inspection. The result: 25 people identified, four arrested for infractions of the Foreigner Law and eight files open for serious infractions. In one of the inspected vehicles they located almost a hundred car keys in the glove compartment, and detected employees without driving or employment contract. A long -term strategy. “We cannot say how or when we will act because we do not want them to have any perception of when the controls will be done. The operation of July 30 made us see that it could not be a surgical intervention because it is a problem that has been enchanted,” assured the sub -inspector responsible for the environment. The Mossos have established a permanent device with morning, afternoon and night to act as a deterrent, especially during the airport activity peaks. The challenge of the complaint. Police recognize that the monitoring of these activities is complex because most affected do not present formal complaints. When they do, they are usually more than criminal administrative claims. At the moment, only three cases are being investigated as possible criminal crimes, being an example of the difficulty in pursuing these practices at the judicial level. Cover image | Kayak In Xataka | The incredible history of Kansai’s Japanese airport: was built on an artificial island and has been sinking for years

give up the high cheap speed to Ouigo and Iro

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High speed Renfe output Low Cost In Madrid-Barcelona it is the chronicle of an announced death. The company was not obtaining bad results in the corridor with the AVE but the problems with the Avril trains have removed it from the race for the price. The company renounces high speed Low Cost In this corridor. This is all that has happened. Goodbye to Madrid-Barcelona Cheap. It will be from September 8 but the decision is taken, as confirmed by The country. Renfe Saca Avlo, its high price of low price, of the corridor that moves more traffic in Spain. It is a decision that backed by the failure of their Avril trains, which had to be removed a few weeks ago in this line. The company will relocate in birds to those who buy an avlo ticket for the dates after September 7, so they will get a small Upgrade without doing any disbursement. What happened? At the end of July, Renfe paralyzed the sale of tickets of the Avlo trains in Madrid-Barcelona. The decision, which seemed surprising, soon shows its true face: the Avril trains that provided this service had suffered damage during a trip. The information was revealed by The economistwho assured that cracks had been detected in the trains. Then a pull and loosen between the media and renfe. The company began denying what happened, speaking of reorganization. Time later he confirmed that trains had suffered damage and that would circulate at a lower speed. Subsequently, Some leaked photos They demonstrated the seriousness of the damage. Finally, Renfe withdrew the Avril from the line. Because? The causes that have caused the damage to the Avril trains built by Talgo are about to be revealed. In fact, a strip and loosen between both companies have already begun to settle who takes care of the damage. Trains are under guarantee Because they delivered just over a year ago. The Avril trains were sold as a milestone of the engineering of the Spanish trains. Ra take high speed to Galicia. The latter too suffered problems with the change of year and also accumulated delays in their first days In Galicia and Asturias. But, in addition, the Avril trains have also been criticized for their Low quality in interior materials or by the Strong shakes that occur when they are in motion, far from the best European high -speed trains. In the hands of Ouigo and Iro. With the departure of the Avlo, Renfe renounces the high cheap speed. Or, at least, to a good part of it because the company ensures that it will continue to offer “Competitive prices”. However, it is difficult to think that the latter is not a specific strategy, taking into account that the Avlo seat cost an average of 37 euros, for the more than 61 euros on average of the bird, According to CNMC data. In addition, the impact of Avlo was not less on the line. It is true that Renfe had a market share of 60.1% between Madrid and Barcelona in 2024 but 12.2% of the total market share was borrowed by Avlo. That is, most passengers already moved in AVE but the Avril trains allowed them to compete in a market that will now be more complicated, with trains with less available places. The second company that has been taking over Madrid-Barcelona is Iro, which accumulated 23.7% last year, while Ouigo stayed at 16.2%. Renfe, in addition, had managed to remove customers from Ouigo because both Avlo and Iryo grew two percentage points compared to 2023. A clear bias. However, Madrid-Barcelona is a corridor marked by high prices. As we have seen, most of the travelers continue to opt for the bird despite the fact that their tickets are, on average 25 euros more expensive than those of Ouigo, always According to CNMC data. Avlo, in fact, offered cheaper tickets than those of Iro (37.8 euros compared to the 40.3 euros of the Italians). This issue had caused Ouigo itself, which offered the cheapest tickets and yet had the slightest market share, would opt for some time to remove some of its trains and boost the Andalusian corridor, more price sensitive. Now he has a new open door to insist again on the high speed Madrid-Barcelona. Photo | Phil Richards In Xataka | Renfe has joined the “Slow Luxury” with a luxury alternative to visit Andalusia: Al-Andalus with tickets at 14,000 euros

of inflationary threat to historical price collapse

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For months, the world feared a reissue of The 2007-08 food crisisWhen the rice exceeded $ 1,000 per ton and caused disturbances from Haiti to Bangladesh. At the beginning of 2024, Thai rice for 5% – referring in Asia— ton $ 650 per tonits maximum in ten years, promoted by the child, protectionism and panic purchases. And yet, in August of this year the opposite has happened: the international price slid towards minimums, driven by historical crops and yields that do not stop improving. It is the silent victory of productivity: more rice with almost the same land. International prices in free fall. In recent months, rice has been drastically cheaper. According to Financial Times5% Thai party white rice is negotiated at $ 372.5 per ton, its lowest level in eight years, after a 26% decrease since the end of last year. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Confirm the trend: Its global rice price index (FARPI) was reduced by 13% so far this year, and in July another 1.8% monthly fell, standing 22% below the previous year. Abundant supply, absent demand. In an extensive report by the Financial Times They have pointed out That, on the side of the offer, India – the largest exporter – in September last year the restrictions on external sales, while reached the market with a record harvest in 2023/24 and public stocks that reached 60 million tons in May, up to 15 million more than the average of recent years. Part of those surpluses even went to ethanol to release space before the new campaign. In addition, good campaigns were added in Thailand and Vietnam, which brought world production to a record level. On the side of the demand, Indonesia advanced purchases last year and withdrew from the market, while the Philippines forbade imports until October to protect its main harvest. “It’s that simple: there are no buyers,” summarized Samarndu Mohanty, director of the Center for Studies of Agriculture and Sustainable Development of the State Agricultural University of Telangana, cited by FT. The result is easy to define: there are plenty of stocks and lack of buyers, and, therefore, prices collapse. An exception: Japan. While global prices collapse, Japan suffers the opposite scenario. According to Bloombergthe country lives an extreme heat summer and drought in key producing regions such as Tohoku and Hokuriku. Kazunuki Ohizumi, Professor Emeritus at the University of Miyagi, has anticipated the environment: “Ris -of yields and distribution volumes will almost certainly fall.” To contain the crisis, the Japanese government released hundreds of thousands of tons of reserves and allowed to expand the culture surface. However, the measures were insufficient. In May of this year, As my partner has pointed out for XatakaJapan took an unprecedented step in 25 years: import rice from South Korea. Shortly after, the Aeon chain announced the sale of American rice Calrose, 10% cheaper than El Nacional. Social and political pressure has been enormous: surveys show a collapse in the approval of Prime Minister Shigeru Ihiba, and the controversy was fueled after unfortunate statements of the Minister of Agriculture. In addition, the Japanese country maintains a strict protectionist policy: only 770,000 tons annually enter tariff, and outside that fee the rate amounts to 341 yen/kg (about 2.30 dollars). Even in a context of world abundance, its consumers paid up to 50% more than a year earlier, According to Bloomberg. The productivity lever. The global price collapse has a historical background. According to Javier Blas in his column for Bloombergrice yields have gone from 2.4 t/ha in 1975 to about 4.7 t/ha in 2025, thanks to the massive use of fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation and improved seeds. The global rice surface has barely varied since the 80s, but the production has doubled, until reaching an expected record harvest of 541 million tons in 2025/26, According to FAO. The “monsoon proof” resilience. In particular, India has become an example of resilience. As Financial Times explained, The country has almost universal irrigation systems in the main rice regions, guaranteed minimum prices and state bonuses that protect farmers. This allows you to hold record crops even with erratic monsoons. The minimum guaranteed prices (MSP) and state bonuses ensure a mattress against international volatility. In addition, farmers buy new seeds every season, which increases yields and expands the surface. In this way, the result has been a leftover offer that New Delhi channels both the domestic and international market, and even industrial uses such as ethanol. Winners and losers. For consumers and importing countries, decrease is good news: less inflationary pressure in the basic basket. For producers, especially in Asia, it is the opposite: with increasingly expensive supplies and depressed international prices, margins narrow dangerously. Rice also becomes a stability factor or political instability. Blas Remember that in Asiawhere rice is central in the diet, a price rebound can overthrow governments. Japan is now experiencing it: the internal basis has tensioned to the administration of ISHIBA. What to wait for the future? The base scenario indicates that prices will remain weak. Analysts consulted by the Financial Times They foresee a possible additional drop of 10% if shocks do not occur as a new extreme climate episode or commercial restrictions. Blas in your column Calculate that world rice production of 2025-26 will be the largest in history, which will maintain the bearish pressure. But Japan remembers that climate change can decoupling internal markets from the global trend: a summer too hot is enough to transform world abundance into a domestic crisis. The grain that measures stability. Rice is, perhaps like no other food, the measure of our ability to feed the world. Today their prices sink because humanity has learned to produce more with less land, not because the weather has given a permanent truce. For millions of families, that means a more affordable table; For millions of farmers, the threat of an income in fall. The challenge is clear: to extend the benefits of productivity without leaving behind … Read more

Offerton at the Galaxy S25, one of the best OLED teles almost at half price and more, hunting bargains

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Last week of the month, last Friday of the month and, as is customary, A new hunting bargains. As we do every week, we have immersed ourselves in the main stores to find the best offers and chollos available in technology and the truth is that this week is quite complete with a Galaxy S25 at a very good price, a great Xiaomi tablet for the return to school and much more. Galaxy S25 by 542.69 eurosone of the best phones that Samsung has launched so far this year. SMART TV LG OLED G5 by 1,919.20 eurosa great OLED television that also has 400 euros reimbursement. Sennheiser momentum 4 by 209.99 euroswireless headband headphones with good sound and great autonomy. Kingdom eats Deliverance 2 by 41.99 eurosone of the great RPG of the year that now marks (almost) its lowest price for PS5. Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 by 143.46 eurosGreat Quality-Precise Tablet option for the return to school. Galaxy S25 We start with a phone, in this case the galaxy S25 of Samsung. It is a current telephone that has barely a few months and that is perfect if we are looking for something powerful, but compact. He has been reduced on other occasions, but we have rarely seen it at a price as tempting as with this Aliexpress offer: its version with 256 GB of storage It comes out by 542.69 euros. With him, we are going to have a prémonic experience. To highlight its processor, a snapdragon 8 elite that assures us great performance for games and applications of all kinds. In addition, it has 12 GB of RAM, a very good photographic system and one of the best artificial intelligences in the market such as Galaxy AI. SMARTPHONE SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 AI 5G Snapdragon ® 8 Elite for Galaxy 4000MAH 12/256GB AMOLED screen 50MP 6.2 ” 120Hz * Some price may have changed from the last review SMART TV LG OLED G5 If what we are looking for is a television and we want to have an almost experience of cinema at home, this TV Oled of LG interests us. This is the OLED65G56LS model, which the English Court has reduced right now to its historical minimum: It comes out by 1,919.20 euros. And be careful, because we can also benefit from a refund of 400 euros. LG OLED television are one of the best in the market year after year (In fact, this model is from this same 2025). In addition to having an outstanding image quality, we will have a very fluid experience thanks to its operating system and Gaming Top characteristics, since its refreshment rate reaches 165 Hz. LG – TV OLED EVO AI G5 164CM (65 ‘) LG OLED65G56LS, SMART TV 4K. * Some price may have changed from the last review Sennheiser momentum 4 Amazon leaves us another very good headphones option with these Sennheiser momentum 4. They are perfect for users who seek to have comfortable diadema headphones, with great sound and with a remarkable autonomy. Right now we can get them for 209.99 euros, a price that is touching its historical minimum (They separate 10 euros from it). These types of headphones are ideal for those users who seek to isolate themselves from outside, even more so if we take into account that they have active noise cancellation and, in addition, a microphone system that is capable of suppressing to the annoying sound of the wind. His autonomy, according to the manufacturer, is up to 60 hours. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Special Edition: Bluetooth headphones for clear calls with adaptive noise cancellation, 60 hours of battery duration, black/copper * Some price may have changed from the last review Kingdom eats Deliverance 2 Already several months of his departure, but it is more than probable that Kingdom eats Deliverance 2 be in the quiniela to be Goty of this 2025. We have had it reduced on other occasions so far this year, but few at a price as tempting as right now: Cuesta 41.99 euros in its PS5 version. With him, we will have A authentic hours of hours that will lead us to live a medieval story. Both his fight and the development of the character are outstanding, with millions of things to do and with a very interesting story that will have us trapped from beginning to end. Without a doubt, an essential if you are a lover of the RPG. Kingdom eats Deliverance II * Some price may have changed from the last review Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 We close this hunting bargains with a tablet, this time with Xiaomi’s Redmi Pad. If we look for a tablet that stands out for offering A very high value for moneythis model is ideal for us. In addition, now that we are in full return to school, it is also perfect for our children. Aliexpress has it reduced to the 143.46 euros. Stands out from this model Its 11 -inch screen with 2.5K resolution (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) and a mediatek chip that will give us a very fluid experience. In addition, its 9,000 mAh battery will give us a very good autonomy. We cannot also ignore this reduced version that offers 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Tablet Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 11 “8GB 256GB WiFi Hyperos Mint * 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. Images | Samsung, LG, Sennheiser, Sony, Xiaomi In Xataka | The best mobiles (2025), we have tried them and here are their analysis In Xataka | Best laptops in quality price. Which to buy depending on the use and eight recommended models

It is less powerful than its previous version but it is faster and much more refined

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The Tesla Model and Performance has been revealed. He has done it with a little surprise. The new version of the Model and Performance lowers the feet to the ground to deliver a little less power and, nevertheless, to manage them to be faster in 0 to 100 km/h. But that’s not, much less, the only thing that this new version brings. Why does an electric car have less autonomy than the announcing Tesla Model and Performance Technical Card Tesla Model and Performance Measures and weight 4,790 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,624 mm high. 2,890 mm of wheelbase. Weight to be confirmed. Trunk 822 liters (Tesla does not specify if it measures to the ceiling). 116 liters in the front trunk. bodywork Five -seater SUV Maximum power 460 hp (dual motor and integral traction) MECHANICS Maximum speed of 250 km/h Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h) 4.8 s WLTP range 586 km WLTP consumption 15.3 kWh/100 km DGT environmental distinctive Zero emissions. Driving aids Autopilot system with adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, lane maintenance, dead angle sensor, emergency braking, front and rear cross traffic control. 360º camera and autonomous parking. Operating system Tesla software not compatible with Android Auto and Apple Carplay. Multimedia screen 16 -inch central screen. OTHERS Wireless load for mobile phone, two USB-C shots. Spotify, Disney+, Steam, YouTube applications, Netflix specifically developed. PRICE From 61,990 euros More refined at a very competitive price The tightening and tesla competition rises. The new Tesla Model and Performance is the most powerful and refined version of the company’s electric SUV that We already tried this year. The model, then, already presumed to refine the formula to offer a more mature version of the original concept. Now it seems to perfect this. The Tesla Model and Performance adopts the same formula as the Tesla Model 3 Performance. The car stays at 460 hp when it used to rise to 480 hp but is faster, lowering the acceleration 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, two tenths faster than the outgoing model in this performance version. The maximum speed is 250 km/h. In the information sent by Tesla, the company talks about “an improved battery pack, equipped with new cells that offer a higher energy density, provides more energy without adding weight.” However, its size or capacity is not specified. Of course, an autonomy of 580 kilometers is advanced, according to WLTP cycle and an average consumption of 16.2 kWh/100 km. But the new performance is also more refined. To improve its dynamics, the electric car arrives with Achnid 2.0 forged tires of 21 inches staggered with integrated aerodynamic roofs for greater efficiency. They show the red brake tweezers. The car will also benefit from new shock absorbers and stabilizer bars that are coupled in an adaptive suspension As for design, abroad brings small novelties in its front and rear bumper that show that we are facing the most powerful version (like a small carbon fiber wing) but it is inside where it has received the most care. Now, the one who opts for the Performance version also takes the best screen, which scale until 16 inches and is offered with finer frames. The pedals are aluminum and the seats are also specific with extension on the thighs. All this with a highly competitive price. Their 61,990 euros They make it one of the most attractive options in the Power/Autonomy of the market if we take into account its size. In that price range we only have Chinese options in the market. The XPEng G7 for 56,500 euros and 476 hp of power but with a slightly lower size and the Smart #5 (of Geely) that with a price below 60,000 euros is the one that offers the most power, leaving the 500 hp, but has a higher consumption. On the contrary, if we look at the most powerful options of Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Ford Mustang Mach E we find cars with much more power but a similar acceleration, a higher consumption and a slightly lower autonomy. All for a surcharge that goes well above at least 10,000 euros more than the version of Tesla. Photo | Tesla In Xataka | Byd wanted to have his hole in history. Solution: 3,000 hp to get the fastest electric car in the world

Europe invested 15,000 million euros in Northvolt to compete with Chinese batteries. Now it is from the US for a very small part

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Lyten has bought Northvolt. If you have no idea who Lyten is or what Northvolt is, don’t worry, you are not the only one. The basic thing you have to know is that Northvolt was European and had managed to attract 15,000 million euros with a very potential investment of European manufacturers and institutions. But he broke and is now in the hands of Lyten (American). Step by step, we will understand how the greatest hope for the production of electric car batteries in Europe has collapsed and has ended up in the hands of a United States company for a ridiculous price. Lyten Buy Northvolt. For a figure that is not public but that points to just over 600 million euros. Although the terms of the final agreement have not been made public, it is known that Lytena Silicon Valley startup specialized in the supply of lithium-sugar batteries has achieved financing of 650 million dollars until the time of purchase, As reflected on their own website. The final price has not been revealed but in media such as Reuters It is ensured that the company had achieved another 200 million dollars for this purchase. At the moment, it is known that Americans have bought Northvolt “at a small price,” as explained in the news agency. What is Northvolt? This Swedish company was simply the great European hope in the production of batteries for electric cars. In The New York Times They explain that the facilities of this company in Sweden and Germany are among the most advanced in Europe, so they describe the purchase of Lyten as “bold”. His goals were ambitious. They assured that with NorthvoltEurope would go from producing 3% of the total volume of batteries around the world to 25%. To achieve this, the company had 6,500 employees distributed by Sweden and Germany, with facilities that had to reach a production of 60 GWh in Germany. Sustained by a huge investment in R&D. What happened? That broke at the end of last year. The company had announced that I couldn’t cope with their debts (5,800 million euros) and that had to dismiss 1,600 employees. A few months before, BMW canceled an order of 2,000 million dollars In batteries after Northvolt confirmed that he could not give them in time. As domino pieces, everything ended up falling. And, consequently, with the banking company, its facilities, workers and resources were a bargain for anyone. For anyone who dares to face years of losses in the hope of earning money. Lyten has been the company that has taken the front. Lyten. The American company specialized in the production of sulfur-lithium batteries (which is contributing to the US armed forces) has been the one that has confirmed the purchase of Northvoltincluding all its assets (also the projects they had in Canada) but, of course, assuming its debt of almost 6,000 million euros. The company, of which Jeep (Stellantis) owns 2%, believes that with the purchase some of the customers who left the company can return before their fall. The objective is to focus more on the production of batteries for electric cars and return the illusion for a competitive European production against China. However, in Reutersexperts remember that China has cost between 15 and 20 years dominate the supply chain and battery production so it is not realistic to think of short -term benefits. “If you think you can shorten it (this time), then you simply do not understand batteries,” says Rob Anstey, CEO of the Silicon Battery Batteries developer GDI. Lost investments. The most dramatic thing about Northvolt’s bankruptcy is that billions of euros of European companies may have been lost. But, above all, of European public institutions. Volkswagen was the main shareholder of the company (21%) and it is estimated that injected at least 1.4 billion euros. They were not the only ones. It is known that Volvo lifted a Joint Venture with Northvolt by Value of 2.7 billion euros. BMW also invested about 1,000 million euros and had committed another 2,000 million of euros for the purchase of batteries. Scania was also part of the investments. They joined them Financial groups such as Goldman Sachs and various venture capital funds. But we must not forget that in Northvolt he also put public money at stake. The European Investment Bank made available to Northvolt More than 1 billion eurosof which 280 million euros had been contributed and whose last departure (943 million euros) had not been disbursed entirely. To this we must add 700 million euros in direct subsidies committed by Germany and that they have not been delivered but of which Lyten can benefit if, finally, the project of its plant in Heide (Germany) is finished. And also the Quebec government contributed 160 million euros, with the promise of supporting with almost 500 million euros. Photo | Northvolt In Xataka | A new battery made in Europe aspires to solve the cheap electric car puzzle. The key: sodium

Bill Gates was concerned

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In addition to dedicating much of his time to fighting for him Epidemia control and eradicate diseases such as malaria and different Diarrheic fevers Throughout the planet, one of Bill Gates’ main concerns has been the Obtaining sustainable energy. Something in which Microsoft’s founder has invested a huge amount of money. One of those investments has been Terrapowera company founded by Bill Gates in 2006 dedicated to the development of New generation nuclear reactors. Its objective is to create a safer, efficient and less waste energy, highlighting projects such as the Traveling Wave Reactor (Traveling Wave Reactors or TWR) and the Natrium reactor of molten salts. Gates wants to end the polluting freighters For him Natrium developmentTerrapower had the collaboration of HD Hyundai, one of the world’s largest naval builders based in South Korea. Now Bill Gates has renewed that commitment To carry that alliance a little further and advance in the development of small nuclear modular reactors (SMR) that could revolutionize the Cargueros ship propulsion of great tonnage. This collaboration represents a significant step to reduce maritime transport emissions, responsible for 3% of CO2 global emissions, comparable to those issued by countries Like Germany or Japan. The ambitious project seeks to extend the use of these reactors beyond land plants, integrating them into ships capable of traveling long distances with zero direct emissions. As confirmed In a statement HD Hyundai, La Naviera is already developing a container convener with capacity for 15,000 TEU promoted by SMR, with investments of more than 200 million dollars and the expectation of operating these ships around 2030. For its part, Terrapower provides the technology of its fourth generation Natrium reactor with liquid sodium cooling and thermal storage in molten salt, recognized for its high efficiency and safety. The alliance between Terrapower and HD Hyundai made the SMR possible The first 2024 alliance between Terrapower and HD Hyundai was an important impulse to the development of Gates Startup SMR reactors, promising a lower generation of waste in the process and better adaptation to energy demand due to its small size. In that agreement, both companies joined to manufacture the reactor vessel for the Natrium’s first land plantshowing a synergy that is now extended to climb the production and application of these SMR at the commercial level, including their use in maritime propulsion. SMR reactors (Small Modular Reactors) They are actually small compact nuclear plants with modularized design, which facilitates its series manufacturing and reduces operational costs. In addition, when using advanced technologies such as liquid sodium cooling, its use is safer in mobile scenarios such as its installation on a cargo ship, eliminating common risks in traditional nuclear energy, such as overpressure. On the other hand, their size allows to integrate them into small spaces which opens a whole range of options for its use at a commercial level as substitutes for the big diesel engines that move the gigantic charges who vertebrate world trade routes. This flexibility opens new opportunities not only in the maritime sector, but also in green hydrogen production and as support for floating electrical networks. As Chung Kisun, executive vice president of HD Hyundai, points out through the official statement From the company, “this will mean a turning point in the construction of a global nuclear supply chain and in the advancement of the change of energy paradigm.” Chris Mild, CEO of Terrapower, adds that “the association with HD Hyundai allows us to accelerate the commercialization of Natrium reactors and create market opportunities worldwide.” In Xataka | Everyone thinks that this unique yacht is from Bill Gates, although no one has ever seen it on board: it is sold for 645 million dollars Image | HD Hyundai, Flickr (World Bank Photo Collection)

Free PS4 and PS5 games in September 2025 for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium

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August is about to finish, and to make the return to the routine we bring you The games that Sony will give you without additional cost in September 2025 If you have subscription to PlayStation Plus. These are 3 new titles that will be available As of September 2 For all subscribers of any of the versions of this service, and those that you can play when you want without additional cost while maintaining your subscription. PlayStation 5 It is retrocompatible with the PS4, which means that you can play in it all the games of the previous generation. In the list of games we will put you Games with official prices of the official Sony website, which can sometimes be different from those that you will find in the stores, but that serve as a reference to see the value of the games you get. Free games for PS4 and PS5 Psychonauts 2 (PS4), valued at 59.99 euros. A new crazy and demential adventure where we have to use our powers to survive in picturesque impossible worlds. A game of platforms and adventures of cinematographic cut with emotion and secured laughter. You have the file in 3DJUGOS. Stardew Valley (PS4)valued at 13.99 euros. One of the best games in recent years. Inspired by the mythical Harvest Moon, you have to manage your farm, plant all kinds of fruits and vegetables, and take time to explore the world and its dungeons or to seduce some inhabitant of the nearby people. You have the file in 3DJUGOS. Viewfinder (PS4, PS5)valued at 24.99 euros. An experience for the player where you have to solve puzzles using your camera, and transforming the environments with her. You have the analysis in Lifextraand the file in 3DJUGOS. In Xataka Basics | How to format and restore your PlayStation 5 to your factory values

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