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China did not intervene in the war to protect Iranian oil. Because your plan is longer than the conflict

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For years, the relationship between China and Iran has been underpinned by a constant oil flow. However, the recent conflict between Iran and Israel caused Beijing He ordered his ships to turn in the Ormuz Strait. A seemingly technical gesture revealed something deeper: the limits of Chinese energy diplomacy. From partner to spectator. The recent climb between Iran and Israel, which included direct attacks and cross reprisalshe tested the link between China and the Islamic Republic. Although a truce promoted by Washington was declared, these weeks the gaze was set on this part of the planet. In that context, the international community looked towards Beijing, waiting for a clear gesture of support or at least mediation. But China opted for a prudent position: verbal sentences, called to dialogue, routine statements in the UN, According to Apnews. No military support, technical assistance, or real involvement. And that caught the attention, especially for what is at stake: between 80% and 90% of the oil that will export ends in Chinese refineries, which represents approximately 1.2 million barrels per day, According to France 24. Even so, Beijing chose diplomatic silence before the conflict. China is not the United States. And it does not intend to be either. While the United States maintains a network of military basesnaval fleets and strategic alliances in the Middle East, China has no comparable presence. Your only regional base It is in Yibutiand his attempts to expand to Oman or the Arab Emirates have been stopped, in part, by Washington’s pressure. As He explained The Interpreter, China has opted for a non -intervention policy. Its diplomacy in the region is pragmatic, transactional, guided by commercial interests rather than ideological affinities. “China’s footprint in the Gulf is commercial, it is not ready for combat,” said Craig Singleton, of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. For his part, William Figueroa, expert in China-Iran of the University of Groningen, It has been overwhelming In The Washington Post: “China has no capacity to militarily influence this conflict. Nor does it benefit from a broader war.” Although it is a matter of pragmatism. From Beijing, Zhu Feng, Dean of International Relations at Nanjing University, He has remarked In AP News that volatility in the Middle East “directly affects China’s economic security.” However, that does not mean that it will be absent. His greater diplomatic letter In the region was the 2023 agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, negotiated in Beijing. Although he was read as a Chinese geopolitical triumph, The Interpretter He has nuanced: “The distension had already been brewing with the help of Kuwait, Iraq and Oman. China simply gave him the final touch.” That discreet presence in the diplomatic field contrasts with its constancy in another key front: the energy. China has continued buying Iranian raw at reduced prices, Taking advantage of Tehran isolation For US sanctions. As has reported on their networks The journalist, Bachar el Halabi after the recent US bombings against Iranian nuclear facilities, oil exports to China did not stop, and in fact, they reached record levels. However, the relationship is fragile. In 2020, Iranian president Mahmud Ahmadineyad criticized the agreement of 25 -year cooperation between the two countries for considering it opaque and suspicious. Rumors about alleged Chinese military bases in Iran They circulated in the local pressfeeding distrust. When there is a dependency. This week, Reuters He has revealed that Washington has authorized that ethane cargoes – a key natural gas for the petrochemical industry – are loaded in US ports to China, as long as they do not end in Iranian territory. The operation, according to the letter released by the Office of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, is approved under the condition that the product is not discharged or redirected towards Iran. It may seem a bureaucratic technicalism, but it really says much more. This type of movements exposes how the United States continues to set the rules of the global energy game, even when it comes to exchanges between its two main strategic rivals. For China, the message is clear: its energy trade with Iran is still under surveillance. And for Iran, the warning is even more evident: Any attempt to avoid economic isolation, even indirectly, can be blocked from afar. The dragon rhetoric. Beijing wants to be a global referee, but he is behaving as a spectator. A recent example is the Defense Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (OCS), held in Qingdao, where Chinese Minister Dong Jun spoke of a world in “chaos and instability,” According to Deutsche Welle. The meeting was attended by their counterparts from Russia, Iran, Pakistan and Belarus. China projected symbolic power, but did not offer concrete solutions. In fact, even when they will threatened to close the Ormuz Strait – where 20% of the world crude, vital for China – pekin transits only the diplomatic tone, without major consequences. And, as multiple analysts explain, China has little appetite for risk. It is not yet willing to “risk the neck” in others. As It has concluded Craig Singleton in AP News, “When missiles fly, the so promoted ‘Strategic Association’ of China with Iran is reduced to communications. Beijing wants Iranian Iranian oil and headlines as a peacemaker, but let Washington load with the risks of hard power.” A strategic patience. China remains a key actor of the global economic order, but its energy diplomacy does not obey improvisation or shyness. On the contrary, its caution in the Middle East can be a symptom of a deeper strategy: observe, resist external pressure and prepare the terrain before intervening seriously. Beijing is not dragged by the logic of immediate power. He knows that in regions as volatile as Middle East, the cost of acting too soon may be greater than waiting. His silence, far from being absence, can be part of a longer play. Because oil unites, yes, but it also marks the rhythm of a power that is not in a hurry, … Read more

Review with characteristics, price and specifications

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The lovers of Compact phones We are in luck. First it was the OnePlus 13sand now the living X200 Fe lands, a phone that puts again on the table that can be almost All the good of a high premium range in a compact size. There are, however, some points to throw away from the ears. Not everything was going to be perfect. Be that as it may, after just over a week analyzing the living X200 Fe, I am clear that it is One of those phones that would use gladly in my day to day. And given my level of demand with high -end mobiles, this is not something that achieves any proposal. Vivo X200 Fe Technical Card I live X200FE Dimensions and weight 150.83 × 71.76 × 7.99 mm 186 g SCREEN 6.31 inches 1.5K resolution 5,000 nits peak shine 120 Hz Refresco Rate PWM Dimming of 2160 Hz PROCESSOR MEDATEK DIMENSITY 9300+ RAM 12 GB STORAGE 256 or 512 GB BATTERY 6,500MAH 90W fast charge Rear cameras 50 MP Main Chamber 50 MP Teleobjective 3x 8 mp ultra wide angle Front camera 50 MP Operating system Fontouch os 15 Android 15 Connectivity Dual Wifi Bluetooth 5.4 USB 2.0 PRICE 849 euros Design, screen and sound What a beautiful mobile. It is the first thing I thought when I took this alive in Blue Breeze color from its box. It is an impressive blue, to which the photos do not do justice. In addition, the finish is mate and does not collect just footprints. The sensation in hand is that of a very premium phone, and has nothing to envy to proposals that even exceed it in price. That a phone like more or less is subjective, but there has not been only one person during these days that he has not told me “how beautiful.” It is not something too common. The living X200 Fe is one of the most beautiful phones that have gone through our analysis table this 2025 It is a relatively compact phone, 15 cm high and quite light. I have been able to analyze enough living phones and, to date, this is by far The one that has convinced me in design. It is inevitable to comment that it is quite similar to an iPhone 16 in its songs, which combine the flat appearance with rounded corners. In my particular case, I think it is the right path. The only complaint I have is with the button. It is literally located as high as alive, something that I don’t finish understanding. In a small phone, the ergonomics is key, and despite not being excessively high, it has cost me comfortably to the volume buttons. Just looking at this phone in front, you know that the thing will go well. As I loved the design, I can say the same of its screen, one that reminded me of the OnePlus 13s. You have everything I can ask for: AMOLED technology 1.5K resolution 120 Hz of soda rate High peak shine (5,000 nits) A PWM Dimming Also High (2,160 Hz) It is a very good screenwhich does not lack brightness and with an excellent calibration. Without a doubt, the proof that we do not need almost seven -inch screens to obtain the best quality. The sound section has also been a surprise. Compact mobiles usually have important limitations in audio quality, but it is not the case of this living. The audio sounds strong, clear, and distortion is not especially annoying in the maximum range. In fact, it is a sound section higher than that of many 6.78 -inch mobiles. Performance, software and autonomy In the performance section I have to give a small pull of ears to this phone. And it has nothing to do with the fact that it gives badly or it works slowly, much less, it has to do with the message and ambition that mandates alive. This phone is clearly a flagship, it has no mid -range. Thus deserved a snapdragon 8 elite or a mediatek 9400, not a MEDATEK 9300+ presented more than a year ago. It is a good processor, the mobile flies, and I put my hand in the fire that if I put in the hands of any user this phone and another with the 8 elite, I would not notice practically anything. But, even so, when almost 1,000 euros have to bet on the best components, always. I live x200 faith Little f7 Realme GT 7 IPhone 16 Pro Max Realme GT7 Pro PROCESSOR MEDATEK DIMENSITY 9300+ Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MEDATEK DIMENSITY 9400E Apple A18 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite RAM 12 GB 12 GB 12 GB 8 GB 16 GB Geekbench 6 (single/multi) 2.112 / 6,650 2.028 / 6,271 2.239 / 7,209 3.106/7,799 3,150 / 9,664 3D Mark Wild Life Unlimited 12,334 16,889 18,231 16,809 24,987 3D Mark Wild Life Stress Unlimited 12.351 / 10.091 – 18.579 / 12,078 16,906/8,538 24,874 / 18,637 PCMARK WORK 13,485 15,181 12,806 – 25,431 The benchmarks make it clear where this chip is located. Your CPU is comparable to that of a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4but it is very far from proposals such as Snapdragon 8 Elite, Apple A18 Pro or even the Capada version of Dimensity 9400E, oriented to energy efficiency. Are they bad data? No. Does chicha miss for a mobile of this caliber? I dare to say yes. Finally, pointing out that the thermal dissipation exercise is quite improvable. South Andalusia does not help, but this is One of the few phones that has come to bother me markedly in my hand. Just record 4K for a long time or play intensively for the mobile. This is not problematic only by how it bothers use, but by oting a farther horizon in which heat causes component wear. Regarding software, I am happy with the Vivo Proposal. The living rom is cool, and I can say that of very few roms. It is … Read more

The United States has threatened reprisals to Spain if it does not put 5% of GDP in defense. Olive oil trembles

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They do not run easy times for Spanish olive oil. Still Broken marketthe turbulence in prices and suspicion of the “speculation”now an unexpected threat is added: Donald Trump’s anger. Yesterday, after the disagreement between Washington and Madrid during the NATO Summit, the Republican said he will “pay” Spain for his refusal to dedicate 5% of GDP to military spending. He did not go into details, but it was enough to stir the ghost of the tariffs. Especially for a sector, that of olive oil, with a key weight in the US. “They pay double”. It is not the first time that Donald Trump shows Your anger For the reluctance of Spain to dedicate 5% of GDP to defense, but never before had it done so round. On Wednesday, after Sánchez insisted on his refusal to reach the same expense commitment as the rest of NATO allies, the Republican warned Spain that would have to pay yes or yes. “It is terrible what Spain is doing and we will make it pay,” Trump started After the NATO summit held in The Hague. “It is the only country that refuses to pay. We are going to make them pay twice, but otherwise (…). The Spanish economy is going very well, but it could be razed if something happens.” Have I heard tariffs? The US president did not stay there. He said he would look for a way to “compensate him” and launched a notice: “We are negotiating with Spain a commercial agreement and we will make them pay double.” The experts They recognize that it is difficult for the US in less than two weeks The deadline agreed by Washington and Brussels expires to avoid a tariff war, his words have raised blisters. “It takes us out of the market”. The restlessness is greater among the sectors with the greatest presence on the other side of the Atlantic and that, therefore, more harmed would be seen if Trump uses its tariffs to ‘punish’ Spain. In 2024 our country exported goods worth more than more than 21.200 million of dollars, with a prominent weight of certain sectors, such as machinery, pharmacist or agri -food. And in the latter there are those who already recognize their concern. “It seems tremendously serious. It gives us panic and of course (if fulfilled) it completely takes us out of the market,” Recognize to the Efe Rafael Sánchez de Puerta agency, president of the Agrifood Cooperatives Oil section. The sector knows what he’s talking about, he remembers, because years ago he has already suffered The tariffs activated by Washington in the middle of Boeing-Airbus commercial war. A figure: 1,031 million. The olive oil is not the only sector that has been put on guard. In the last hours the looks have also been directed to other industries with a strong presence in the US, such as The wine or pharmacist. However The data The government shows that the oil mills are one of the most vulnerable to Trump’s anger, at least within the agricultural sector. Last year they sold in the US more than 113,400 tons of olive oil by 1,013 million of euros, 58% more than the previous year. In fact, the American is one of the largest markets in the sector, after the Italian. If the White House decided to apply levies to olive oil, Spanish producers would see how they are complicated 15% of its exports. The what … and when. The tariff ghost also caught the oil industry at a complex time, after several years marked by squalid campaigns due to droughts and a not much simpler horizon. Although farmers are enjoying a good harvest, which will overcome the 1.4 million tonsthey face a price drop in origin that has dragged them to a committed situation. So much that the Ministry of Agriculture has already moved to remove oil from the market, If you judge it necessary. Images | Gage Skidmore (Flickr) and NEUFAL54 In Xataka | The Spaniards have been telling us that olive oil is the healthiest. Science has something to say

The Meta Ray-Ban made the desirable smart glasses. Xiaomi wants to make them essential

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They were not the first, of the finish or industry, but we can agree that the Ray-Ban Meta They are being the first real commercial success of smart glasses. An iconic design, well -solved useful functions and a reasonable price. Goal understood that the trick was not to curl the curl, but in Make technology discreetly integrate into a daily productand later, when he could include goal AI, that the AI ​​was invisible while we are looking for information or captured moments. It worked. Xiaomi’s replica, who just launched his Ai Glasses In its own way (between a vacuum and a car), it is very different. Goal he saw a premium gadget for creators and Early Adopters. Also For those who go from readyWhat are we going to do. Xiaomi has focused its glasses in another way: See in them the control center of your digital life. In the presentation they showed the classic comparative with the Ray-Ban Meta as a rival to beat, but not only compete against other glasses, they also compete with your smartphone as the main device. The difference is in the ecosystem. The finish lines are great to take photos and videos from our point of view, or to use as headphones without it seems to do it. Also to consult Goal AI. But there ends its story. Xiaomi glasses promise other things. From controlling your air conditioning to start your electric car, manage video calls or translate conversations in real time (someday). All from the same device you wear. The Ray-Ban Meta We loved from minute 1 with them in the headbut Here we see the difference between creating a good product and creating a platform. Xiaomi is committed to something more risky: convince you that glasses can replace much of what you do with the mobile. If the bet goes well and the product works, Xiaomi will have created something bigger than good smart glasses. You will have created the first glasses that become really indispensable for its users. As much as the mobile today. Outstanding image | Xiaomi In Xataka | The Xiaomi electric SUV is already priced in China. Yu7 is a direct dart to Tesla Model and

Some researchers believe that AI is making us more dumb. We have listening the same from the calculator

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The AI ​​is making us dumb. A recent study has revived an old fear: that of technology by decorcing our cognitive abilities. It has happened with writing, calculators, television or internet. With the irruption of Great language modelsAI is in the center of the debate, but does it really make us more dumb? A MIT study. A few days ago a study conducted by MIT researchers About the “cognitive cost of using chatgpt in the educational context of writing an essay.” In the study, which lasted four months and had 54 participants, they wrote an essay a month while monitored by electroencephalography. The participants were divided into three groups: one used chatgpt, another used the search for Google and the third did not use any tool. The group that used Chatgpt gave the worst results in brain activity and also became more lazy with each essay they wrote. It has logic. If we use a tool to do a homework for us, the natural thing is to stop doing that task manually. Thanks to the calculators we no longer need to do great operations by hand. Having a GPS we arrive at our destination without having to memorize the route and with a search engine like Google it is no longer necessary to know by memory all the rivers of Spain. With the AI ​​we already saw how Some programmers no longer know. The key question that arises is: does this dependence imply a real decrease in our intelligence? A historical fear. It is not the first time that we fear that a new technology will become less intelligent, in fact it is a constant fear throughout history. In the 370 AC, Socrates already questioned if the writing was weakening our ability to memorize (the funny thing is that he did it In a book). With the pocket calculators came the fear that we forget to perform math operations by hand. A fear that It was fulfilled (Who makes divisions by hand having calculator?), But that does not mean that we are worse in mathematics. In fact, this Meta analysis He concluded that calculators do not negatively affect performance and even improve the attitude towards mathematics. Technology and brain. For years we wanted to know the effects of new technologies on our brain and television has been in the spotlight. In This studythe researchers verified how seeing films our brain entered a mode of “low demand” similar to that of deep sleep. In This other study They conclude that seeing a lot of television is associated with a lower volume of gray matter. Something similar concluded This study about the effect of playing a lot of video games. The Internet was a radical change in the way we access information. In This 2011 studythe ‘Google effect’ was coined or how, when we know that we can access the information whenever we want, we tend to memorize less specific data. Instead, we remember better how and where to find that information. Without clear evidence. Studies that say that technology makes us dumb either lazy There are many, but there are also others who claim that There is no clear evidence that it is so. The appearance of new technologies changes the way we entertain ourselves, we look for information or work, but that does not necessarily imply that there is long -term damage in our cognitive ability. The comparative advantage. The theory of Comparative advantage It was developed by David Ricardo in the early nineteenth century in the context of international trade and is defined as the ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others. In his Column in The Free Presseconomist Tyler Cowen applies this theory to the IA issue. The opportunity cost in this case is the time and energy that we dedicate to a task or, as they say in the study of MIT, the cognitive cost. Less effort does not mean more silly. Following the concept of comparative advantage, memorizing the capitals of all countries would mean a high cognitive cost, greater effort. Here the AI ​​would have a comparative advantage over us because its effort is almost null. On the other hand, when performing more creative and analytical tasks, such as writing an essay on geopolitics, we have the comparative advantage. We can interpret it as if it reduces our capacity, or we can interpret it as AI is an assistant who deals with more repetitive tasks so that we can focus on the most important. It is not the AI, it is we. Returning to the analogy with the calculator: it is not the same to use it to make complex operations than to depend on it to add 1+2. Obviously, what chatgpt does Little has to do compared to the calculator. The abilities of language models are infinitely higher and the risk to depend too much on it for too many things It is very real. However, There are psychologists who affirm That the impact on our intelligence will depend on the use we make of it. As the psychologist Jason Lodge says in This great articleAI is the electric bike of the mind. To close, the best example I can give you is this article. Reading all the studies that I have cited and draw conclusions would probably have taken more than one working day. What I have done is ask Gemini, Chatgpt and Perplexity to summarize some of these texts. It has helped me to understand everything better and faster. Or I could have asked for That the whole text and copy it literally And I wouldn’t have learned anything. Image | Gemini In Xataka | Chatgpt is taking some people to the edge of madness. Reality is less alarmist and much more complex

characteristics, price and technical file

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Two years after the launch of the Fairphone 5the European Fairphone returns to the load with a new terminal with three key pillars: the power, the repair and the support. Your new Fairphone 6 The witness of his predecessors collects offering the user a terminal not only competent in the technical, but a device that promises to be updated for a long time and offers the possibility of doing such unthinkable things today as changing the battery or screen for oneself. That, in a world of increasingly thin, difficult to repair terminals, is a breath of fresh air. This device seems to comply with the letter with The objectives of the European Unionorganism that has made the right to repair One of his cornerstones And that, little by little, it has made manufacturers adopt more complete policies in terms of durability and repair. Fairphone 6 Technical Card Fairphone 6 dimensions and weight 156.5 x 73.3 x 9.6 mm 193 grams screen P-Oled Ltpo of 6.31 inches FullHD+ resolution (2,484 x 1,116 pixels) 431 PPP Format 20: 9 Refresco rate: 10-120 Hz 240 Hz touch sampling Typical brightness: 800 nits Pico brightness: 1,400 nits Gorilla Glass 7i PROCESSOR Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Adreno 810 GPU RAM 8 GB LPDDR5 Internal storage 256 GB UFS 3.1 MicroSD card up to 2 TB Rear camera Angular: Sony Lytia 700c of 50 MP, OIS Great angle: 13 MP, F/2.25, EIS, Macro Front camera Samsung Kd1 of 32 MP BATTERY 4,451 mAh Fast charging 30W Withdrawal Operating system Android 15 Support until 2033 Connectivity WIFI 6E Dual Sim 5G (Nanosim+Esim) 5G NSA/SA Bluetooth 5.4 NFC GPS USB type c others IP55 Lateral footprint reader Facial recognition Repairable price 599 euros * Some price may have changed from the last review Screws, what a beautiful name you have The device has a minimalist finish, very simple, and a modular design whose objective is that the user can open it, manipulate it, update it, repair it and even customize it. Unlike other terminals, which develop finer and aesthetic mobiles At the cost of using glue and complicated assembliesFairphone has opted for a more “archaic” solution, but useful: screws. It is possible to extract 12 parts of the terminal, from the screen to the battery, through the speakers or the camera, just remove some screws. Screws that, by the way, do not have strange heads or owners. This increases the durability and useful life of the terminal, since if the battery degrades, it will be enough to remove and change it for another. As before, go. Fairphone 6 | Image: Fairphone This is not new, not much. It has been a brand of the company’s house since its inception and other manufacturers, Like Samsung or Applethey already offer homemade repair kits. The problem is that the DIY repairs of the most common terminals is complicated. The mere fact that the rear cover is stuck with glue already means having to use heat, spikes, suction cups and be very careful in the interventions. One thing is that mobiles are repairable, another that anyone can repair them. The key of Fairphone 6, is precisely that meets this second point. On the other hand, the company has adopted an implementation that CMF (nothing submarine) put on the table with the CMF Phone 1 And that liked it: customization. In the back there are a series of screws that we can use to add accessories, such as a wallet or a grip. It would be interesting for Fairphone, just like CMF, Liberate design in 3D printing repositories so that users could struggle and do crazy things like these. With regard to the panel, the device rides a panel P-Oced 6.31 -inch LTPO with FullHD+resolution, up to 120 Hz of refreshment rate and a pico brightness of 1,400 nits. To highlight the Gorilla Glass 7I protection and the aforementioned possibility of extracting and exchanging it for a new one in case of breakage. Updated until 2033 Fairphone 6 | Image: Fairphone Inside we will find a processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 accompanied by eight Gigas of RAM LPDDR5 and 256 GB of storage UFS 3.1. The striking is, however, the slot for microSD cards that, at this point in the film, is a rare avis. This set is fed by a battery of 4,451 mAh (interchangeable) with fast charging of 30W. The operating system also has its crumb. Fairphone 6 is launched with Android 15 (Stock, without personalized rom or layers) and the firm promises support until 2033, that is, for eight years and with at least seven years of Android updates. It is the most powerful figure in the industry and a declaration of intentions. Now it will be time to wait to see how that promise is fulfilled and, above all, if the components continue to give the size after so many years. Fairphone 6 | Image: Fairphone Be that as it may, already expected to see the status of this terminal in eight years, the reality is that it aspires to overcome or equal what the main market brands offer. Fairphone, a European brand that does not compete in far in market share, income and resources in general, wants to match Google and Samsung and overcome a Honor, Xiaomi, Motorola, Oppo and Realme (Let everything be said, they launch many more smartphones after the year). It is a huge challenge, without a doubt, but very exciting and, above all, much superior to what the European Union asks for. Let us remember that For some days The brands are obliged to offer at least five years of updates, although the regulation does not specify that they are five years of major updates. Fairphone 6 | Image: Fairphone We end with the cameras, a more modest, but enough section. Despite what the design could imply, Fairphone 6 only has two rear cameras. The first, a Sony Lytia 700c sensor of 50 megapixels with OIS under an angular lens; The second, a … Read more

The questions you have sent us (and your answers) about this off -road mobile with artificial intelligence

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Let’s answer Your doubts about honor 400an off -road mobile in the mid -range with you are artificial intelligence functions. We have been testing it several days, and now we bring you a video with all the answers to the questions that you have been sending us about it to it Our Instagram profile. Q & A Honor 400 If you want a mobile of less than 500 euros, this is one of the models that should be on your list, not only for its quality-price relationship, but also for its functions based on artificial intelligence. We started the video with the classic questions in which We tell you what their dimensions are so that you get an idea of ​​its size. After also telling you about its construction, its design and our experiences at the time of using it, we go on to talk about The colors in which it is availablewhich are basically golden, silver and black. In addition, we answer the questions about its 6.5 -inch screen with 120 Hz refreshment rate, and we talk about its resolution, sharpness and characteristics. We then move on to one of our lightning rounds to quickly answer a large number of questions about whether headphones, its protection against moisture and dust, storage space, ESIM option or if it has wireless load. Then we speak in depth about its 5,300 mAh battery, which gives autonomy to spend an intense day of use and can extend it to a day and a half. It has fast charging that allows loading it in 45 minutes. Then we talk about your camera, its modules and the quality of the photo, showing you some of the ones we have done. We talk to you in depth about the photos, with all the essential functions of the camera and others, and to finish we also mention prices. But the best thing is that you see the complete video to see all the answers we give to the questions you have sent us. This content is a collaboration and sponsorship between Xataka and the brand, but there is no pact on the script or the selection of the issues. The editorial content is prepared entirely by Xataka.

Shahed drones were already a real nightmare for Ukraine. Russia has just made them a little more lethal

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The scene took place a clear day of June. From a secret location, a six -meter “nurse” drone rose to the sky by order of the soldiers, crossed 200 kilometers within the enemy territory and released two suicide drones that hung from their wings. Designed to fly at low altitude and avoid radars, secondary drones autonomously searched for an objective and, once identified, they threw themselves to detonate on it without direct human intervention. This is today the Ukraine War. Systematic terror. We have gone counting to Long of the war in Ukraine. The Shahed drone has become the MORE MORTÍFERA of the contest thanks to additions and evolutions Like fiberbut from a while at this part that evolution is exceeding the known limits. He counted The New York Times In a long and overwhelming piece what is assuming for the Ukrainian people. He Shahed-136developed by Iran and manufactured under a license by Russia as Geran-2, has evolved from being a rudimentary two-stroke drone and cardboard fuselage reinforced to a sophisticated horror weapon. Russia lo has modified with rBlack ecubows For night flights, interference resistant navigation, multiple types of eyelets (included Thermobáricaincendiary and fragmentation with Tungsten balls) and navigation systems assisted by Sim Ukranian cards and kometa satellite antennas, resistant TO THE ELECTRONIC WAR. Cheap. The cost per unit, between 50,000 and 80,000 dollarsit makes it a much cheaper option than ballistic missiles such as Iskander-M (2 million) or The KH-101and even cheaper than the anti -aircraft missiles that are used to intercept them. Its low cost, mass production In industrial complexes In Tartaristan and Izhevsk, and his adaptability has made him one of the most effective weapons of modern war, ideal for hosting civil rear and exhausting defenses. Missiles with ia. They underlined In Forbes The most striking fact of the last evolutions of the Shahed: Reaction engines. Although they will go He had presented publicly a variant of this type (the Shahed-238), It was not until recently that its use in Ukraine was confirmed by means of remains analyzed in the field. It is estimated that these models can reach speeds of up to 480 km/hquadruplying the cruise speed of the previous versions. Its acute and fast roar replaces the buzz of the old engine, and its speed drastically reduces the reaction time of the defenses. However, its cost and complexity probably forces Russia to use a Mixed strategy of drones A piston and turbojetfurther complicating defensive systems. Visual navigation: more. In addition to more powerful engines, some Shahed units are now armored in compartment of the engine and with relocated fuel tanks inside the fuselage. This has reduced and much reduced the effectiveness of light weapons, forcing defensive operators to point surgical precision to vulnerable parts such as the wing or the engine itself. Plus: Shahed drones have already been seen with computerized vision systems with Artificial Intelligence Processorsaccording to images released on June 18 by the Ukrainian specialist Serhii Beskrestnov. These systems offer autonomous visual navigation, regardless of GPS, which would make them immune offers one of the most effective defensive tactics so far: satellite interference. The Shahed would thus enter into a new era of autonomy and lethality. Shahed intercepted Fear of night. Explain in your reports the Times that everything changed from mid -2024, when the releases shot: 34 drones per week in 2022, more than 1,000 per week In 2025. On June 8 of this year, Russia launched 479 drones in one night. Many Shahed no longer aimed at military objectives: they impact markets, apartments, churches and other tactical value, in violation of Geneva conventions. According to UkraineRussia has implemented a deliberate night horror campaign to emotionally and physically exhaust the civilian population. 20% of drones manage to overcome Ukrainian defenses in certain weeks, a growing figure. Ukrainian counteroffensive. To counteract the threat, Ukraine has deployed specialized units Like Darknodea secret regiment within unmanned systems forces. These soldiers, mostly reconverted civilians, fight night battles using hunter drones To intercept Shaheds. Its technology, even in development, already allows identifying and destroying enemy drones in flight, even when they maneuver or change altitude. He Times explained cases like him Kyryloa young pilot recruited for his video game skills that has already demolished more than a dozen objectives. They use interceptor drones of $ 6,000 and throw them from open fields following patterns that remind of night agricultural rituals. In this regard, one of their greatest advantages is that they can guide the enemy drone away from inhabited areas before it explodes, avoiding collateral damage. Black Shahed Evolutionary career. In a race that does not stop, Russia has also adjusted its tactics: the Shaheds now They fly higherthey change altitude, they follow convoluted routes and are accompanied by lures such as The gerbera dronesbuilt in foam, which consume missiles and distract defenses. In addition, some Shahed units carry cameras to evaluate the damage or for remote assistance in flight. In other words, the war has entered into a dynamic of constant innovation: each improvement in defense is answered by a Russian tactical evolution. “It’s like a race between sword and armor”, He explained to the newspaper A Ukrainian soldier. Russian guide in drone handling with fiber The fiber and a guide. It We count A few weeks ago. Fiber drones are evolution MORE MORTÍFERA From the contest to the point that Russia has published A manual (image on top) for FPV operations with optical fiber. It includes procedures for wind conditions, such as avoiding the fiber on trees or electric lines that can move and break the cable, and reduce the altitude to 1 or 2 meters to minimize the curvature of the cable. Why the rules change. Regarding the fiber, he remembered The Financial Times that all the last Russian drones use an ultrafine cable to maintain continuous connection with their operator, which makes them immune to electromagnetic interference. Ukrainian defenses, based on GPS signal blocking, radio or cell phone, are useless to this … Read more

200,000 abandoned radioactive barrels are sought off the coast of Galicia: we have only found 1,000

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The Atlantic Ocean is one of the world’s largest nuclear cemeteries. It is estimated that more than 200,000 barrels with nuclear waste sent to the seabed rest Between 1946 and 1990. The mission to recover them is already underway. First days of work. The French oceanographic ship L’Tarante has begun to work in the search for abandoned drums in Atlantic waters. It arrives with the work of locating some of these barrels and evaluating whether they have caused some kind of impact on marine ecosystems in the area. The team has enforced their work since the first day. According to The local press reportsthe researchers managed to identify the first 1,000 drums and map their location. They have not yet transcended the first images of these barrels. The mission, called Nodssum-I, has an expected duration of one month. The ship arrived a week ago in the area where it will perform its work, located in international waters about 650 kilometers northwest of the coast of Galicia. It is estimated that the more than 200,000 barrels distributed throughout the exploration area are found between 3,000 and 5,000 meters. 200,000 drums. According to Explain the responsible team From the project, barrels contain nuclear residues of low or medium radioactivity. These include sludge, contaminated metal parts, cation exchange resins and even office equipment. In order to resist the high pressures of the ocean fund, these materials would have been encapsulated in bitumen or cement, Add the American Society American. Throughout the years that these waste has passed underwater, their radioactivity would have fallen significantly, it is added from the project. However, some long -term elements could still maintain a good part of this radioactivity. In addition to identifying and locating these barrels, the mission will take photographs of these in order to evaluate their status and integrity. For now the plans do not include the possibility of recovering these barrels. Evaluating the impact. Locating and studying drums is just one of the objectives of the mission. The team will collect water samples, sediments and even marine life to study the presence of radioactive or radiosiopo isotopes in them. Thus they also intend to study the interactions between marine ecosystems and these radioisotypes; Also understand the transport of these atoms in the seabed through processes such as erosion and sedimentation, and also through marine currents. Uly X. For this work the team will feature the instruments aboard L’Anchantante, including a 4.5 meter autonomous submarine called Uly X. This vehicle will allow researchers to photograph and study closely the lost drums in Atlantic waters. Nodssum-i and nodssum-II. The mission of one month of L’Atalante will be only the first part in a project that will encompass two trips to the search area, Nodssum-I and Nodssum-II. For now, Nodssum-II is in the planning phase, but we know of it that it will be a monitoring mission that will take detailed samples thanks to a submarine remotely operated like the Victor ROV, or a minisubmarine like the Nautile. In Xataka | Japan’s energy gauge: after trying to become independent from its nuclear, it has had to back down Image | French oceanographic fleet / Navire Océanographique L’Tarante

Xiaomi Smart Band 10, characteristics, price and technical file

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There are bracelets that stand out for their functions. Others, for its design. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 He wants to get attention for both. And although it is still soon to affirm it –It has just been presented in China And there is no confirmation about its arrival in Spain – we can already look out to what this new generation proposes. Has arrived accompanied by other powerful launches of the manufacturer, such as Xiaomi ai Glasses and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2. Together, they configure a very interesting bet on the part of the Asian manufacturer. But let’s focus on the Smart Band 10, where the style seems to have gained prominence next to a content price. Technical sheet of the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Xiaomi Smart Band 10 SCREEN 1.72 inches AMOLED 212 x 520 resolution pixels Tactile 1,500 nits 2.5D tempered glass Housing material Standard version: Aluminum alloy + High strength fiber polymer Ceramic version: ceramic frame + high -resistance fiber polymer Sensors Accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart rate sensor, blood oxygen sensor, environmental light sensor connectivity Bluetooth 5.4 vibration Linear engine battery Lithium polymers Capacity: 233 mAh compatibility Android 8.0 or higher iOS 14.0 or higher Complementary app My Health price From 269 yuan A bracelet with several benefits and careful design When we talk about the Xiaomi Smart Band 10We talk about an activity bracelet that continues to bet on the compact format and careful aesthetics. Has a screen 1.72 inches AMOLEDwith symmetrical edges of only 2 mm and a maximum brightness of up to 1,500 nits, which in theory should facilitate reading outdoors. It also incorporates a 60 Hz soda rate and automatic brightness adjustment. As for the battery, Xiaomi promises up to 21 days of use in standard mode. With the always on the screen (AOD), autonomy is reduced to about 9 days, and in intensive use, about 8. The load is magnetic and the operating system that it integrates is Hyperos 2which allows you to connect with other Xiaomi ecosystem devices, including mobile and appliances. But beyond the technical data, Xiaomi wanted to strengthen the aesthetic component. The ceramic framework in various colors points to an audience that values ​​the functionality as designwith an aesthetic that reminds more of a fashion bracelet than to a simple wearable. The Smart Band 10 seems to look for that midpoint between technology and style, without losing sight of the essential in this type of device. One of the most visible novelties is on the straps. Xiaomi has opted to offer a variety of styles that go beyond the functional: there are versions with stainless steel metal strap, designs with ceramic finish and even options that play with the ornamental, such as the possibility of using it as a necklace or hanging. The idea seems clear: to offer a device that adapts to different styles, from the most sober to the most decorative. In addition, there are magnetic straps manufactured in konap – a soft touch material – that allow the bracelet to be adjusted more precisely, without traditional holes or closures. Among the finishes, a blank glacier model with undulating texture stands out that, according to the brand, seeks to transmit a more artistic air. They also include versions in pastel colors, synthetic leather, braided nylon and even 6th grade silk, a natural material that promises greater breathability and comfort. The body of the device maintains a very thin profile, with a thickness of just 10.95 mm and a weight of 15.95 g without strap. It is built in aluminum alloy with matte finish, and is available in black, silver, pink or Lima green. Health as the protagonist In the health section, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 maintains a proposal very focused on daily monitoring. Includes sensors to monitor heart rate, Blood oxygen level (Spo₂) and stress throughout the day. These functions are supported by automatic measurements. As always, it should be remembered that they do not replace a medical device. One of the main foci is in sleep. The bracelet premieres a more detailed analysis system, with custom reports and recommendations based on user patterns. Its functions include the detection of respiratory risks during sleep and graphics of trends. In addition to the classic health and connectivity functions, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 includes Water resistance up to 5 atmdigital compass, customizable haptic vibration and support for third -party applications, including mini -games and payment services in the Chinese ecosystem. Price and availability of the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Xiaomi has officially presented the new Smart Band 10 in China, but there is still no confirmation about whether it will reach the international market or on what date it will. As a reference, we can take the prices announced in the Chinese market, where it can already be reserved in three different versions. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 standard: 269 yuan (about 32 euros to change) Xiaomi Smart Band 10 with NFC: 319 yuan (about 38 euros to change) Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Ceramic Edition: 379 yuan (about 45 euros to change) It should be noted that change prices are just a reference and could vary if the device is launched outside China, especially if it adapts to markets such as the European. Images | Xiaomi In Xataka | Watchos 26 has confirmed that Apple Watch has found its roof: it is a very limited smart watch in sports In Xataka | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro, Analysis: capable of fighting with any smartwatch for a fraction of its price

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