Mobile Tech & Gadgets

EEEU vetoed the largest Chinese drone manufacturer. He did not expect that he would be left without the largest Chinese drone manufacturer

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In December 2025, the US government banned DJI, making it the Huawei of drones. It was an absolutely crazy idea.with American drone pilots themselves warning about the Trump administration’s terrible decision. To no one’s surprise, the play did not go well. what happened. Late last year, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided ban all drones and critical components of these small aircraft that were manufactured in foreign countries. The measure affected the import of new drones, remaining existing ones operational. But the government did not take into account a small detail: DJI is the main reference in drones worldwide and, literally, there are no alternatives. What is happening. Already in 2025, Greg Reverdiau, co-founder of the Pilot Institute in Arizona, conducted a survey in which 8,000 pilots participated. 85% made it clear that they could stay in business for about two years. From then on, without access to DJI drones, the outlook was unsustainable. Photographers Videographers Farmers Surveyors Emergency services Security forces Major figures in the industry make it clear that no one is going to replace the gap that DJI has left, whether in capacity, affordability, reliability or ease of use. The alternative. GoPro launched a drone, Karma, in 2018. It failed and was never heard from again. Companies like Parrot also launched consumer drones almost ten years ago, but today there is no trace of them. American companies like Skydio have pivoted completely towards defense, with drones worth thousands of dollars and million-dollar contracts with the US military. When asked if they intended to manufacture drones for consumption, the answer was a clear no. Goodbye to 90%. DJI dominated the US drone market with a 90% share, and there are no real alternatives to replace drones that are reaching the end of their useful life. With no possible DJI replacement in sight, the question is no longer who will take over, it’s how long the current fleet will last before volunteer firefighters, farmers and rescue teams run out of work tools. In Xataka | Best drones. Which one to buy and recommended models from 50 to 3,500 euros

Spain has been building a bridge with China for years. Now it is the European Union that needs to cross it

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Pedro Sánchez is going to land in China this week for the fourth time in three years. No other Western leader comes close. Why is it important. What seemed like a diplomatic eccentricity has become a trend. A year ago, Spain seemed an outlier in Europe due to its favorable and close stance towards China. Today it is France, with its calls for tougher trade measures against the Chinese government, who seems isolated, according to analyst Noah Barkin in his specialized newsletter. Watching China in Europe. The context has changed everything: the war in Iran, the volatility of the Trump government and the tariff as a political weapon have pushed Europe towards where Spain already was. The context. In recent years, Spain has attracted a constellation of Chinese companies while maintaining a discourse of rapprochement with China that the rest of the EU viewed with skepticism, if not suspicion. The map of Chinese presence in the country is already considerable: The result of all this rapprochement is also reflected in capital flows: Chinese investment in Spain went from 149 million euros in 2024 to 643 million in 2025, an increase of 331% in a single year. Nevertheless, has done little to reduce Spain’s large trade deficit with the Asian giant. The pattern is known: investment arrives, but Spanish exports do not grow at the same rate. Openness has a price. Between the lines. Barkin describes it like this: Pedro Sánchez has positioned himself as the most openly pro-China and Trump-critical leader in Western Europe. This gives Spain a position as unique as it is uncomfortable. Being China’s favorite interlocutor on the continent means assuming the diplomatic costs of that position when the EU needs to maintain a common voice vis-à-vis China. The contrast. While Spain opens its arms, the European Parliament cautiously reopens its ties with China after eight years of distance. A delegation of MEPs visited China this week on the first official trip since 2018, with a clear message, according to coverage by Traffic light China: commitment does not mean concession. The European Union negotiates with one hand and shields with the other. Spain, on the other hand, has opted for the extended hand, practically alone. The big question. Is Spain a pioneer or a lever? A pioneer sets the path that others end up following because it is the right one. A lever is an instrument that others use for their own purposes. Barkin warns that Spain is following the Orbán model: welcoming Chinese investment without the necessary checks and balances. The comparison may be unfair in its nuances, but it points to a very real risk: that the Spanish opening strategy lacks the reciprocity that Europe needs to negotiate as a bloc. In Xataka | Donald Trump’s tariffs are having an unforeseen effect on China: its factories are getting stronger Featured image | ZQ Lee, Sam Williams

the battlefield is divided between camera yes or camera no

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“Morons with a camera in their faces”, this is how Will Wang described the users of Ray-Ban Meta glasses during a interview with Financial Times. Who is this man and why does he say that? Wang is the CEO of Even Realities, a Shenzhen-based startup that (surprise!) also sells AI glasses, but with an important difference. No cameras. It is Even Realities’ commitment to differentiate itself in the emerging market for glasses with artificial intelligence. His glasses do not have a camera to avoid “social friction”, something he Meta’s glasses can’t boast so much. Furthermore, recently we learned that Ray-Ban Meta records when you take them off and everything recorded was viewed by contractors in Kenya. It is the perfect marketing campaign for Even Realities, which boasts that its glasses only collect essential data, they do not store data in the cloud unless the user explicitly consents, and when they do, the data is always encrypted and sensitive information is eliminated. Why is it important. If Even Realities’ proposal succeeds (and with the controversies that Meta is accumulating, it has options) we may be facing a division of the AI ​​glasses market into two categories: On the one hand, glasses with cameras, like the Ray-Ban Meta, which see and record what is happening around us. On the other hand, tubeless glasses like those from Even or Mijia that function more as an extra help for the user and that does not affect the rest of the people we come across in any way. Even G2. This is the name of the latest model of the Chinese brand. The Even G2 have microphones, speakers and a screen integrated into the glass so that only the user can see it, similar to that of Meta Displaybut in this case it is a panel of monochromatic (green) micro LEDs. Among its functions are real-time translation up to 35 languages, voice-controlled teleprompter, GPS navigation notifications with visual indications and a voice assistant with AI. The Even G2 now They can be purchased for 700 eurosmuch more expensive than the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 which costs 419 euros. Wang has an explanation for this price difference: “They are losing money (…) the only way it makes sense to them is if they can really benefit their model by collecting data,” he assured the Financial Times. This is what the internal screen of the Even G2 looks like. Image: Even Realities What does Meta say about all this? Regarding Even Realities they have limited themselves to describing it as a “Chinese competitor wannabe” and insists that the data does not come out of the glasses unless the user gives permission. What they do not say is that, by agreeing to use the AI ​​assistant, we are also agreeing to give up voice, text, image and video. That is, if you want to use Meta AI, you have to jump through the hoops and the fact that it is specified in its terms of use does not make it any less questionable. The market already has a leader (for now). Despite the controversies, Meta continues to lead this new category at a great distance from its adversaries. According to the consulting firm OmdiaMeta has 85% of the market and has already sold 7.4 million units of its glasses. There is an important fact and that is that the vast majority of glasses with AI are in the US, so perhaps the ranking could change if this product becomes popular in another country, especially China, which is already registering the fastest growth. Image | Even Realities, Meta. With own edition In Xataka | The Oakley Meta Vanguard promise to be the athlete’s glasses. Three weeks later, my nose has a different opinion

What competitions will you see in this new sports offer?

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Disney and ESPN have announced the launch of ESPN on Disney+ in 53 countries in Europe and Asia-Pacific, including Spain. With this movement the global presence of the sports brand expands to approximately 100 markets all over the world. For Spanish subscribers, the news means access, above all, to NBA, NHL and American university sports, on the same platform where they already watched Marvel or Star Wars (or the Women’s Champions League). LaLiga and the men’s Champions League, however, continue on other platforms. What exactly is coming. The initial offer will vary by market, with specific content for Spain to be confirmed, as well as the landing date. What is assured for all territories: NBA and NHL starting with the 2026-27 season, American university tournaments including the men’s and women’s March Madness, college football with the College Football Playoff, and events such as the Little League World Series. The complete collection of ’30 for 30′ documentaries, a library of sports films, and the football analysis program ESPN FC are added. What there was already. From the 2025-26 season, Disney+ is the exclusive home of the UEFA Women’s Champions Leaguewith all 75 matches available at no additional cost to subscribers. The production is carried out by ESPN, which was already launching its sports presence on the continent. The platform chose a growing niche sport so as not to collide head-on with DAZN and Movistar in the terrain where they are most armored. Where are LaLiga and the men’s Champions League. The Spanish televised football market is locked and the term is long. Movistar Plus+ and DAZN share the ten games of each LaLiga matchday until the 2026-27 season, and in November 2025 they already renewed that agreement for the next cycle. The agreement covers seasons 2027-28 to 2031-32with five games per day for each operator. Disney did not participate in that tender. The situation in the men’s Champions League is just as airtight. Telefónica obtained exclusive rights to all UEFA competitions (Champions, Europa League, Conference League, Youth League and Super Cup) for the Spanish market between 2027 and 2031. This shields Movistar from any competitor until at least 2031 in the most followed competition on the continent. On the other hand, as already was discussed last yearDisney+ shows more interest in the English market, where it acts as the main operator, than in Spain. And outside of Spain? The panorama is very different. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Disney+ exclusively broadcasts Saturday night LaLiga matches, an agreement in force until the 2027-28 season. In the Nordic countries, Disney+ has rights to the Copa del Rey, UEFA Europa League, Conference League and DFB Pokal. In Latin America, ESPN has been integrated into Disney+ for years with LaLiga, Champions League, Premier League and practically all top-level European football. The sport matters as much as the series. Streaming platforms have been detecting for years that series and movies alone do not retain subscribers with the same effectiveness as live sport. The women’s Champions League was a very calculated bet by Disney+ and the arrival of ESPN to 53 countries It is the next phase of that strategy. It’s also not the first time that ESPN has tried to establish itself in Europe: the brand already operated linear channels on the continent before withdrawing them when its strategy pivoted towards the streaming. As in Latin America, its plan now incorporates ESPN as a hub within a platform, Disney+, with existing subscribers. In Xataka | “What a service, do I pay for this?”: this is how LaLiga’s massive IP blocks are causing reputational and economic damage

Our brain is “rotting” based on infinite scrolling. Someone has left their cell phone for 14 days to see if there is a way back

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Today it is a reality that most of us live glued to a screen, and this is something that is documented in studies that point out, for example, that on average we review an average of 200 times the phone throughout the day, which is equivalent to looking at it approximately every five minutes. In fact, 46% of users consider themselves “dependent” on the device and 53% say they have never spent more than 24 hours without it. But what really happens in our heads if we decide to cut corners and return to the analog era? A test. To answer this question, CNN journalist Bill Weir decided to test this premise to commemorate Apple’s 50th anniversary. In this way, for 14 days Weir kept his iPhone in a box and replaced it with a basic phone like the ones we had 15 years ago, with which we could only send SMS with a non-touch keyboard and a low-resolution camera. From here the sensations he had were observed, but a group of scientists behind him were also monitoring his brain through brain scans. The results. After two weeks of disconnection, the journalist’s reaction times improved by 23%, and his brain activity also increased significantly, causing his brain connectivity to become more coordinated and organized. Subjectively, Weir experienced a much better recovery in his ability to concentrate and also noted a sharp decrease in the need to consume social media after the first week. The changes. It is no coincidence that the term “brain rot”, translated as brain rot, was crowned the neologism of the year in 2024 for the Oxford dictionary, since it is a concept closely linked to be swiping all the time with your mobile. And clearly the excessive use of smartphones and all the applications they contain is leaving a physical mark on our brain anatomy. It’s proven. MRI-based research, including a National Library of Medicine publication in 2023, they point out that problematic smartphone use is associated with a reduction in gray matter in the brain. And if we go into something more specific, it was seen that there was a smaller volume in the anterior cingulate cortex, the orbitofrontal cortex, the fusiform gyrus and the striatum. These areas are fundamental for emotional regulation, decision making and impulse control, making these alterations similar to those observed in addictions to harmful substances such as drugs. And supported. A study published in 2025 analyzed individuals for 72 hours without a mobile phone using functional magnetic resonance imaging, and the results indicated that withdrawal triggered brain activations identical to those of addictive withdrawal syndromes, followed by notable cognitive improvements. Digital amnesia. Beyond anatomy, our daily cognitive abilities are in free fall, and science suggests that the average attention time before an interruption has gone from about 2.5 minutes to about 47 seconds, blaming the accelerated digital pace here. And the culprit again is the smartphone, since a study published in 2017 analyzed to 520 participants and demonstrated that the simple presence of the smartphone on the table, even face down, consumes and exhausts our cognitive attention resources. This is why we should opt for better control of the time we dedicate to social networks or the smartphone in general, since the benefits of quitting are many. Images | freepik In Xataka | Smartphones are destroying our memories. The big question is whether we should care

The war has led many expats to look beyond Dubai. In Italy there is already a city willing to take advantage of it

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He skyline It may be Dubai’s most recognizable feature, however in recent decades the city has gained something much more important (and complicated) than its skyscrapers: prestige. For years the expats half the world has seen in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a destination in which to settleattracted by their tax advantagesadministrative facilities, luxury and stability of the country. Now the shock wave of the Iran war is erasing some of that image and has led some expats to look for alternatives in safer cities. An Italian city already appears on the horizon. The other bill of war. As with all wars, that of Iran It looks a lot like a set of dominoes. Operation ‘Epic Fury’ launched on February 28 by Washington and Tel Aviv on Iran ended the life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the Islamic regime; but that was only the first step of the war. The first in a long chain of pieces. Since then the conflict has escalatedaffecting international markets, skyrocketing the price of crude oil and infecting the rest of the Persian Gulf. We had the most graphic proof in the first days of the war, when Iran harshly punished some US allies in the region, including the UAE. Their attacks blocked Gulf airspace, unleashed the biggest crisis of aviation since the pandemic and left images that until recently were unimaginable, such as luxury residences attacked by Iranian drones. Reputation blow. The casualty toll in the UAE is relatively low (the Emirati authorities numbered at 13 those killed during the attacks launched by Iran), but the reputational damage has yet to be measured. For decades, the Emirates knew how to carve out a niche for itself as a favorite destination for expats from other countries. As explained a few months ago Guillaume Giroux, of the Dubai Inmo firm, in cities like Dubai, fortunes found tax facilities, bureaucratic agility, stability, an attractive real estate market and a high standard of living, especially for people accustomed to luxuries. Some of that magnetism remains, but the Iran war has tarnished the image of a safe, reliable and ‘boring’ (in a good way) destination created by the UAE. Has it changed that much? Public discourse certainly has. If it is news for hosting more than 81,000 millionaires or attract thousands of residents wealthy in just one yearDubai has made headlines for the chaos unleashed by the Iranian war. At the beginning of March Financial Times spoke of people driving 10 hours to cross the border into Oman, desperate to leave the region. In Guardian even they assured that a jet company was asking 85,000 euros (triple the normal amount) for a flight to Istanbul. They are specific cases, but they punish the UAE’s global projection. Looking for alternatives. It is unlikely that Dubai will suddenly lose the image that has been built up for years and it remains an unknown what the effect of the war will be in the medium and long term. there are those already warn that he is not considering leaving the Emirates. None of the above means that there are already millionaires looking for alternatives. I confirmed it recently Guardian in a chronicle explaining that as Dubai sees its reputation as a safe haven erode, there is expats thinking about the best way to return to Europe. The article, signed by Lauren Almeida, focuses on British billionaires, but still leaves out an interesting idea: when looking for European destinations, there is one in particular that seems to be winning. Which? Milan. “Those leaving the UAE can easily imagine themselves living in Rome or Milan, metropolitan and international centres,” point Armand Arton, who is dedicated to advising millionaires on citizenship and investment plans. Why’s that? For a sum of factors. In a way, Milan offers the rich a package similar to the one they find in Dubai: a attractive tax regimea rising real estate market (something especially interesting for those who buy with an investment mentality) and above all luxury. It’s nothing new. In September the Italian edition of Idealista explained that Milan was becoming one of the most attractive destinations in Europe to attract great fortunes. “Italy offers the best advantages: single tax and good quality of life,” insist Arton. “It’s a beautiful country. Milan has a very developed financial services sector, many of the things that are attractive in London, Milan also has them,” adds Marc Acheson of Utmost Wealth Solutions. This sum of factors, added to its environment, schools, services and cosmopolitan lifestyle, explains that the Italian city be home now from some of Europe’s biggest investors and bankers. Also the increase in price of your home. Luxury and something more. The attractiveness of Italy as a city is not the only factor that explains its ability to attract expats. Another is its tax policy. In 2017 the country introduced the “single rate”also known as “Ronaldo tax” and that it is designed precisely to attract wealthy foreigners. In summary, the regime allows new residents (foreigners and returned Italians) to pay 300,000 euros annually for income obtained outside the country. It may seem like a high tax, but as its name indicates, it is applied in a fixed manner, regardless of the base amount, which makes it an interesting option for large fortunes. Until recently, its amount was also lower, making it even more attractive. When it was introduced, the “single rate” amounted to 100,000 euros annual. In 2024 that figure rose to 200,000 and did not reach its current level, of 300,000 euros, until this year. This tax advantage can be enjoyed for only 15 years, but it has extras. Marking distances. It’s not just about what Italy has done. As explains the Golden Visas platform, the Italian system gained attractiveness after in 2024 United Kingdom review its tax regime for non-domiciled residents and for Portugal to also rethink its system. Reuters precise that in 2023 around 1,500 people took advantage of the single rate regime in Italy, … Read more

This is everything we know about him so far

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If there is a device that has been expected since Samsung put its first Samsung Galaxy Z Fold on the market, it is, if you doubt the Apple foldable iPhone. Rumors and leaks about this device have been circulating for some time and, as they say, when the river sounds, it carries water. So, here is a compilation of everything we think we know to date based on all the leaks and rumors with some weight. Under no circumstances is this information official or confirmed by Apple, but it does allow us to get an idea of ​​what, perhaps sooner rather than later, we can expect from the Cupertino firm. What could you call the foldable iPhone? Foldable iPhone concept Apple is not excessively original in terms of naming refers, so it is possible that it follows a scheme similar to what we have seen in Android brands. There is a kind of written rule that has been inherited since the launch of the first foldables, and it is the following: If it is folded to the side, like a book, it is Fold. If it is folded downwards, like an old-fashioned cell phone, it is flip. All the leaks and rumors suggest that the foldable iPhone will fold and unfold to the side, like a book, which is why it is unofficially known as iPhone Fold. This would make sense as this terminal targets the most premium (even professional) segment. Generally, Fold-type foldables have been the most premium, while Flips are aimed at a younger audience. When could the foldable iPhone come out? There is no confirmed date and we won’t know until probably a couple of weeks before its release. Now, leaks suggest that the foldable iPhone will be launched as soon as this year. In fact, Mark Gurman, the omnipresent leaker of the Apple world, assures that it will be announced in September even though the signature seems to be encountering some difficulty. Here it is important to note that, if the leaks are correct, this year we could attend an unconventional dance date. Instead of presenting everything in September, as is normal, Apple is expected to opt for a new announcement and launch strategy: In September 2026: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Fold. The first two would be launched in September, while the foldable one would go to December. It is a similar situation to the one we experienced when the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. In March 2027: the iPhone 18, the iPhone 18e and possibly the second generation iPhone Air. What will the iPhone Fold screen be like? The OPPO Find N2 Flip is the closest thing to the format that the iPhone Fold would have | Image: Xataka If the rumors are not wrong, the iPhone Fold is expected to be just that, a Fold-type device that folds and unfolds horizontally like a book. However, leaks suggest that it will not be like the ones we are used to seeing. It would actually be more similar to a OPPO Find N2 or a Huawei Pure X that to a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. With some exceptions, such as the aforementioned OPPO and Huawei, when the Fold is folded, closed, it has a more vertical format. The objective is, obviously, that you can use the external screen as if it were a conventional mobile phone. However, the format of the OPPO Find N2 is more square, closer to 4:3, which makes it smaller and more compact. Leaks suggest that the iPhone Fold will follow this path. It will be a foldable phone and, in principle, compact. Proof of this would be its external screen, whose diagonal would be 5.49 inches, while the internal one, the one we will use when we open the mobile, would be 7.8 inches, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. Given what we have seen, Apple does not seem to want to offer a large mobile phone that gets bigger, but rather a compact mobile phone that turns into a small tablet. If the iPhone is as the leaks suggest, it will be very similar to the OPPO Find N2 | Image: Xataka On the other hand, when we talk about folding phones it is inevitable to talk about the wrinkle. No brand has managed, at least for now, to eliminate it completely. There have been significant advances in reducing or hiding it, but even in the most recent folding products it continues to make an appearance. It is minimal, nothing like the first generations, but it is still present. According to reports from ET Newsciting Apple’s supply chain, the apple firm “has decided to eliminate the fold at all costs, regardless of price, to differentiate its foldable phone from current models.” To do this, I would have opted for a more resistant metal plate under the screen, a liquid metal hinge, UTG glass (Ultra Thin Glass) and a panel developed by Samsung which integrates the touch sensors into the screen itself, thus reducing the thickness of the sheet. It is a new technology and one that Apple will surely debut. As to whether he has achieved it or not, we will see. What we do know is that no manufacturer has done it to date and that defying the laws of physics is complicated. However, if Apple wants to differentiate its foldable from the others, it has all the margin in the world to do so in the wrinkle. What features would the foldable iPhone have? AppleHub concept As for the rest of the features, some rumors suggest that the device It will be made of aluminum and titanium. The former will be used for the chassis, while titanium (more expensive, but much stronger) will be used in the parts most exposed to stress. Apple has done a good job with titanium in its very thin iPhone Airso it would make sense. What also makes sense is that rumors suggest that it will not have Face … Read more

has run out of gasoline and diesel

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12% of French gas stations is running out of fuel. It’s a headline that’s taking over some of the news this week. Although we may think that it is due to a national shortage problem, the cause is quite different, and has to do with discounts. what has happened. 12% of French gas stations has run out of some type of fuel. The figure, however, has not stopped growing: according to the French government, on Wednesday it was already 18% of the total of stations in the country — almost one in five — that reported a shortage of at least one type of fuel. Specifically, 66% of the stations belonging to TotalEnergies announced yesterday Tuesday that their service stations were running out of fuel, highlighting that they were mobilizing to resupply the affected gas stations. Why has it happened. Fuel prices in France have skyrocketed above two euros, so TotalEnergies decided to apply as a ceiling measure a maximum price of 1.99 liters for gasoline and 2.09 euros in the case of diesel. These rates, notably lower than those of the rest of the distributors, triggered demand with an “infrequent influx” according to the French executive. The result was predictable: queues accumulated at Total stations while the rest of the gas stations operated normally. Translation? There is no fuel shortage in France: there is a logistics problem concentrated in a single network that could not absorb an extraordinary volume of demand. Given the situation, TotalEnergies has decided to extend the measure until the end of April, although adjusting the diesel cap to 2.25 euros per liter. Why is fuel so expensive in France?. Below the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany, where climate taxes are especially high, we find France. A country with quite aggressive taxation with fuel, and in which the increase due to the war in Iran is especially affecting. On top of that already high fiscal base, the conflict in the Middle East has acted as an accelerator. The tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed the price of a barrel up, and France, which does not produce significant crude oil of its own, absorbs it entirely. What’s coming The French industry expects a rapid drop in fuel prices if the ceasefire in Iran is consolidated — this was anticipated this Tuesday by sources in the sector. But until that happens, the French face a scenario of record prices, gas stations with queues and a summer that looks expensive for those who depend on the car. TotalEnergies has bought some time with its price cap, but the underlying solution is not in the hands of any oil company. In Xataka | As soon as the war in Iran began, Spanish gas stations had already done something: start raising prices

WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2 explained without jargon

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Let’s tell you why the protocol you choose is so important in one VPNand we will also explain three of the most important ones in detail. We will talk to you about WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, which you can find in services such as NordVPN or any of the best vpn serviceseven also in some free vpn. Let’s start by explaining to you what VPN protocols are and why they are so important. And then we will tell you what the protocols offer WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2so you know which one to choose. We will try to explain all this in an easy and understandable way. Why protocol may matter more than other things When choosing a VPN, it is normal to look above all at practical aspects, such as the price of its subscription, the number of servers it offers and how many countries it has them distributed in, and even aspects such as the aesthetics and design of its application. However, We don’t usually pay so much attention to protocols. supported by each service, and it is something important. The protocol is the layer that determines the operation of the VPN itself. The one you choose can directly define aspects such as the speed or encryption strength of the connectionas well as other things like network stability, and how they manage potential network outages or transitions. Therefore, protocol shapes the VPN experience when you use it. There are several modern options here, such as an OpenVPN that offers great security, a WireGuard with faster performance, or IKEv2 that is perfect for mobile users. Which one to choose will depend on how you want to use the network and the purposes at all times. NordVPN with 76% discount The price could vary. We earn commission from these links OpenVPN is the industry standard OpenVPN has been the standard that dominates the VPN industry since its launch in 2001. He is the great veteranthat has enormous value for cybersecurity, since it involves two and a half decades of audits, testing in real environments, and reviews by security researchers around the world. Its main advantage is its flexibilitysince it can be easily configured to work on any port, using both UDP and TCP. This allows the protocol to work against restrictive firewalls, being a very good weapon against Internet censorship, as well as in blocked corporate networks where WireFuard or IKEv2 could be cut. As OpenVPN has among its modes the ability to operate over TCP on port 433, the same port used by normal https web traffic, it is impossible to block it without breaking general browsing. Use encryption AES-256considered indecipherable by current computing standards, so your traffic travels safely so that they don’t spy on what you do. The price to pay is in speed. Because yes, OpenVPN is that perfectly secure and private veteran technology, but it offers a slightly lower browsing speed than other alternatives. WireGuard is modern and fast WireGuard is the most modern protocol of the three we are talking about today, and its great asset is its extreme simplicity. Its source code takes up only about 4,000 lines compared to OpenVPN’s 100,000, and less code means fewer points where something can fail or get stuck, and greater speed. It also makes things much easier for audits. The most interesting part of this protocol is that it prioritizes simplicity and speed, but does not make sacrifices in security. It is open source, so anyone can review and use it, and uses various types of ciphers such as ChaCha20Poly1305 for packet encapsulation in UDP, or various cryptographic algorithms such as Curve25519 for key exchange, ChaCha20 for encryption, Poly1305 for authentication, and BLAKE2s for hashing. It is a carefully chosen selection of technologies. But where this protocol really shines is in speed, being able to reach quadruple OpenVPN connection speed in some configurations. It also maintains low latency in real-time activities, being the best alternative for gaming, streaming content or video conferencing. The only drawback that can be made is that it is not a protocol created for the general public, and that it stores IP addresses on the server during connections. However, most commercial VPNs that use it have created effective solutions, such as double NAT systems or dynamic IP assignment to maintain privacy. IKEv2 is perfect for mobile IKEv2 is a protocol designed for the mobile phone and the real life of conventional users. Specifically for those users who move from one place to another and connect to different networks. Its great asset is the MOBIKE protocol, which keeps the VPN connection active even when you change networks. Come on, if you change from home WiFi to your mobile data, your connection tunnel is maintained without you having to do anything. The other protocols can handle this as well, but MOBIKE was designed specifically for these scenarios. Another of the strong points of this protocol is in your connection timeswhich equals and even exceeds those of the competition’s protocols. Users typically connect within seconds, and reconnections after a network outage occur almost instantly. IKEv2 uses the AES-256-GCM encryption algorithm to offer maximum security. It also uses SHA-2-384 for integrity verification and 3072-bit Diffie-Hellmann keys. This security structure meets the strict requirements of companies and public administrations. In addition, IKEv2 also offers advantages in speed, security and stability. The Achilles heel of this protocol is visibility. It uses fixed ports and specific protocols, so it is easier to block than OpenVPN when faced with aggressive firewalls like those used by some countries to censor the Internet. Therefore, sometimes it doesn’t work well where other protocols do. What protocol to use protocol average speed size of your code time to connect mobile stability firewall bypass OpenVPN Moderate ~600,000 lines 3-5 seconds Good Excellent WireGuard Very fast ~4,000 lines 1-2 seconds Excellent Moderate IKEv2 Fast ~400,000 lines 2-3 seconds Excellent Moderate As you can see, each protocol has its pluses and minusesso there is no easy choice. … Read more

Denza Z9GT and Denza Z9, features, specifications, photos, price, date

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BYD carries a few years of heart attack in Europe and in the rest of the regions in which it has a presence. However, this time the brand wanted to take a very different step: fully enter the premium vehicle segment. And he has done it precisely with Denza, your luxury brand which has been based in China for more than a decade and which this year crosses borders to give another pinch to the European automobile industry. The Chinese giant launches its premium division in this market with two models: the Denza Z9GTa high-performance family coupe, and the Denza D9a seven-seater minivan. Curiously, we were already able to test the Z9GT first-hand in 2025, giving us clues about what was happening. Now, the departure is imminent, and below these lines we tell you all the details. Denza Z9GT and D9, technical sheet denza z9gt denza z9 BODY TYPE. Coupé, five seats (shooting brake) Minivan, seven seats MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT. Pure electric version: 5,180 meters long, 1,990 meters wide, 1,490 meters high. 3,125 m wheelbase. Weight to be confirmed Plug-in hybrid version: 5,195 meters long, 1,990 meters wide, 1,490 meters high. 3,125 m wheelbase. Weight to be confirmed 5,250 meters long, 1,960 meters wide, 1,900 meters high. 3,110 m wheelbase. 2,895 kg empty weight. TRUNK. 495 liters (1,680 liters with seats folded) 430 liters (3rd row back) 570 liters (3rd row forward) 2,310 liters (3rd row folded and 2nd row forward) MAXIMUM POWER. Pure electric version: 1,156 HP / 850 kW (three electric motors). Maximum torque: 1,210 Nm Plug-in hybrid version: 776 HP / 570 kW (three electric motors and one 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder gasoline motor). Maximum torque: 1,035 Nm 353 HP / 260 kW (120 HP 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine that acts as a generator + 231 HP front electric motor + 61 HP rear electric motor). Maximum torque of 220 Nm WLTP autonomy. Pure electric version: more than 600 km in all-wheel drive (up to 800 km in rear-wheel drive) Plug-in hybrid version: up to 203 km of electric range. 805 km of combined autonomy under the WLTP cycle WLTP electric range of 210 km Joint range of 950 km (battery + full tank) ENVIRONMENTAL DISTINCTIVE. Zero emissions. Zero emissions. DRIVING AIDS (ADAS). To be determined To be determined OTHERS. DiLink software, Integration with Google, seats with ventilation, massage and heating, 1,150 W sound system, 17.3-inch central screen, 13.2-inch co-pilot screen, 50-inch Head Up Display, refrigerator DiLink software, Integration with Google and Apple, ventilated, massage and heated seats, 16-speaker sound system, 15.6-inch central screen, 10.25-inch driver screen, 12-inch Head Up Display, refrigerator price and release Pure electric version: from 115,000 euros Plug-in hybrid version: starting at 101,000 euros Available in the coming weeks From 78,500 euros Available in the coming weeks As we said before, Denza is not a new brand. It was born in 2010 as an alliance between BYD and Daimler, and launched its first vehicle in 2014, although its presence had until now been limited to the Chinese market. Its arrival in Europe comes in a context in which Chinese brands are trying to consolidate beyond the mid-price segment, where they have already achieved some traction. The Z9GT: a grand tourer with three engines and ultra-fast charging The Z9GT is the model with which Denza wants to present itself to the European buyer of premium cars. It is a shooting brake (a body between a sedan and a family car) with more sporty lines. The vehicle is 5.18 meters long (5.19 meters in the plug-in hybrid) and was designed by Wolfgang Egger, known for his work at Audi and Alfa Romeo. The most interesting thing about the Z9GT is its technical proposal, especially when it comes to battery charging. The model incorporates the system FLASH Charging from BYD, capable of operating with a power of up to 1,500 kW, which would allow the battery to be charged from 10% to 70% in five minutes, or from 10% to 97% in nine. The brand further claims that even at temperatures of -30°C the process from 20% to 97% would be completed in twelve minutes. These figures, if confirmed in real conditions of use, would represent a significant jump compared to what we currently have. Of course, to take advantage of them, it will be necessary to access BYD’s own chargers, which also they have to deploy in Europe. So there is still quite a bit of work ahead in this regard. The battery is an evolution of the Blade Battery from BYD, now in its second generation, with chemistry lithium iron phosphate (LFP). According to the brand itself, engineers have managed to simultaneously increase both energy density and charging speed. You have it in pure electric and plug-in hybrid The Z9GT will be sold in two variants. The 100% electric version has three motors (one front and two rear) with a combined power of 1,156 HP and a 122.49 kWh battery. The autonomy approved according to the WLTP cycle exceeds 600 kilometers. 0 to 100 km/h is resolved in 2.7 seconds and the maximum speed reaches 270 km/h. These are, of course, figures that we are not used to seeing very often on the streets. Throughout 2026, Denza also plans to add a rear-wheel drive variant with a range of about 800 kilometers. The plug-in hybrid version (DM) combine those three electric motors with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The total power of the system is 776 HP. The battery, in this case 63.82 kWh, offers 203 kilometers of electric range according to WLTP. With the battery charged and the tank full, the manufacturer estimates a combined range of about 805 kilometers. 0 to 100 km/h is done in 3.6 seconds, according to the firm. Platform with rear steering and double independent motor Under the body, the Z9GT rides on the e³ (“e-cube”) platform, developed specifically for Denza. In it we find a rear steering system with two independent motorsone per wheel. This allows … Read more

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