Mobile Tech & Gadgets

These are some of the best electronic book readers on offer

by

Today, April 23, as every year, the Book Day. If you are thinking of making the leap from paper to digital, today is an excellent opportunity to buy an electronic book reader. If you are a bit lost and you don’t know which model you will opt for, we are going to show you some of those we have found on offer. Kobo Clara Color by 149 euros: with 16 GB and 6 ”color screen. Kobo Libra Color by 219.90 euros: With 7 ”color and water resistant screen. New Amazon Kindle (2024) by 99 euros: with 16 GB and 6 ”screen. SPC DICKENS LIGHT 2 by 87.99 euros: With 8 GB and autonomy of up to one month. Variation Scribas Woxter by 69 euros: With 4 GB of memory and screen e-ink pearl. Kobo Clara Color Today, electronic book readers have evolved considerably and we can even find color screen models (also destined for comics readers). Such is the case of Kobo Clara Colorwhich is lowered in Mediamarkt and you can buy it for 149 euros. In Amazon It is also at the same price, but with a high shipping time: from 3 to 7 months. This Kobo Clara Color It stands out for its screen, which with color electronic ink and with a six -inch diagonal. In addition, it has Comfortlight Pro technology, which allows to reduce blue light. It comes with a 16 GB storage and its battery is able to offer up to 42 days of autonomy. As far as connectivity is concerned, integrates Bluetooth and Wifi. Kobo Clara Color | Electronic color reader * Some price may have changed from the last review Kobo Libra Color Another ereader of the Kobo firm that is worth it, especially now that it is reduced, is the Kobo Libra Color. In PCComponentes, you can now find it for 219.90 euros Faced with the almost 240 euros that usually costs. Kobo Libra Color is a EREADER Very complete. It weighs 199.5 grams and its screen is in color and seven inches. Besides, Water resists up to two meters and allows you to customize the source and text size. It comes with 32 GB of memory and offers an autonomy of up to 40 days. Kobo Libra Color Digital Text Reca * Some price may have changed from the last review New Amazon Kindle (2024) If there is a famous ereader, that is (without a doubt) the Amazon Kindle. Now, in this e-commerce giant, the Kindle of 2024 It is lowered, so that it is one of the star gifts on Book Day. Its usual price is almost 120 euros but, at the moment, it is available for 99 euros. He Kindle (2024) He is a very easy -to -use electronic book reader. Has its own store to download and buy books and this model comes with 16 GB of internal storage. Its screen is six -inch and its battery offers an autonomy of about two weeks. New Amazon Kindle (16 GB) * Some price may have changed from the last review SPC DICKENS LIGHT 2 Another of the cheap Ereaders that we want 12% discountstaying in 87.99 euros. This electronic book reader has an electronic ink screen (with six intensity levels) and a six -inch diagonal. You can use it both in vertical position. It comes with an 8 GB memory and is very fine and light. Its battery offers an autonomy of up to a month. SPC Dickens Light 2 – Electronic book with backlit screen and light with 6 intensity levels * Some price may have changed from the last review Variation Scribas Woxter The last of the Ereaders that we want to offer you is the most economical we have found. It is about Variation Scribas Woxtera model without great pretensions but that will allow you to read your favorite books without spending a pasture. Specifically, you can buy it on Amazon for 69 euros. This model has a Six-inch pearl e-break screen. It offers multiple letter sizes and up to 16 gray levels and has a powerful processor. Its internal memory is 4 GB, but you can expand it through MicroSD card Up to 32 GB. Variation Scribas Woxter (Black, 6 “) * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Image | Amazon, Kobo, SPC and Woxter In Xataka | If this Christmas has given you an electronic book, these five accessories for Kindle and Kobo are ideal to accompany them In Xataka | What Kindle Buy: Purchase guide with recommendations to succeed with Amazon electronic book readers

Its creator has taken eight years to finish it

by

Sometimes, the most stimulating phenomena of the video game happen behind the back of the great media campaigns and prefabricated successes. Simply, an extraordinary quality game or with immense playable possibilities grows with the mouth to mouth of the users. And when it reaches the media, it is already the sensation of the environment. It has happened to ‘Blue Prince‘, And it is the great current secret success of video games. Simple but matador. What makes ‘Blue Prince’ an overwhelming concept game is that he finds a point where two apparently opposite mechanics are crossed. On the one hand the static puzzles of ‘Myst’ games. On the other, that the game is a Roguelitethat is to say: each game is completely new, death is permanent and the objective of the game, exploring a house of 45 rooms in search of number 46, which is secret, is reset with each restart, having to start exploration again every time. The ‘Balatro’ Way. Every time you try to leave a room, the player has three rooms at your disposal to locate. Not only will they tell a fascinating and increasingly sinister story between the lines, but they have their individual characteristics: not all of them open to the first, not all have the same ways of exit, if they have them. They could be three letters to choose from a deck, and in that sense the game remembers’Balatro‘, the last feeling of the industry. And that he toured a path very similar to this: released by Bajini, without great campaigns around, and thanks to the mouth of the players, excellent notes and the runrún on social networks became the game of the season. Eight years. It is the time that its creator, Tonda Ros. Inspired by the documentary ‘Indie Game: The Movie’, he decided that he would set up a game with very elementary development tools, such as the Unity engine. His inspiration were games like ‘Gone Home’ and ‘The Witness’, as Bloomberg said. In 2016, Ros began to develop a prototype of ‘Blue Prince’ with the plan to invest only six months in development, but one thing led to the other and ended up leaving the job and commissioning part of the tasks, such as the art direction or the soundtrack, to other creators. Since 2021, with the already playable prototype, he has basically dedicated himself to balance the difficulty. But … What does ‘Blue Prince’ have? Basically, a mixture impossible to describe in words: on the one hand rigid mechanical, almost outdated for puzzles; on the other, the total unpredictability of the Roguelites Modern, where each game is completely new. Contemplative and at the same time mysterious, with a story that unfolds wonderfully and without carrying the player at any time, ‘Blue Prince’ has become one of the best valued games of the moment. Criticism loves him. ‘Blue Prince ‘holds An average of 92 in Metacriticthat is, it is the best valued game from 2025 to date. In other aggregators, as opencritichas an impressive 98 after 63 criticism, and an average of one in three reviews providing the maximum possible score. Many media already describe it as Important matching contender of the year. If something like this happened in the next game Awards, it would mark a trend worthy of being taken into account in the industry: after the triumph last year of the superb ‘Astro Bot‘, we could be seeing a withdrawal of Blockbusters and a turn players preferences towards titles (much) more modest. And sales endorse it. ‘Blue Prince ‘has been played by approximately 150,000 people on all platforms. The bulk of its sales have produced, however, in Steam, since those of PlayStation and Xbox are scarce due to their availability in Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Sales are not official, but estimates They are between 77,000 and 162,000 copies: as the game debuted in the Seventh place in the Steam Sales Weekly Top In its launch week, it is believed that their digital sales have been superior to the average for such a game. ‘Blue Prince’ reached a historic peak of 19,243 simultaneous players in Steam on April 20, 2025, and currently is around 15,000 players connected simultaneously. A authentic and small miracle. In Xataka | The indie sensation of the moment is ‘unpacking’, a video game that extracts pixelated gold from one of the most boring activities in the world

The kindness with chatgpt is coming out of OpenAi. The “please” and “thanks” have an absurd cost every month

by

Probably these days, doing Scroll In social networks, you have crossed with one of those memes that say everything with an image: a man about to be eliminated by robots is saved at the last moment because, according to one of them, he “always said thanks.” A minimum, almost automatic gesture, which redeems it to machines in the dystopic future and that starts a smile in the meantime algorithm. Obviously, we do not expect robots to take control of the planet. But it is no accident that this idea has become viral. Cinema and literature have been feeding that imaginary between fascination and fear. The funny thing is that, beyond fiction, there is something real in all this: being educated with artificial intelligence (AI) is not free. Our kindness, however routine, costs money. And not precisely little. The functioning of AI is not exactly cheap. When we use an artificial intelligence chatbot, we rarely think about the consumption of resources that each of our requests implies. Chatgpt and other similar systems work thanks to large language models, also known as LLM, which operate in data centers equipped with high performance hardware, such as NVIDIA H100 GPU. The execution of these models, which is technically called inference, requires enormous processing capacity and, therefore, a considerable amount of electricity. To all this we must add the necessary investment to build and maintain these infrastructure, as well as their environmental impact. We know, for example, that many of these centers consume large volumes of water to cool the systems, since this type of computer generates heat. Very hot. There is no consensus on how much each request costs, and the figures vary according to the company. Even so, Sam Altman has given a track. The amazing cost of kindness. A few days ago, a user asked on social networks how much money Openai would have lost just because people add “please” and “thank you” to interact with their models. CEO’s response did not go unnoticed: “Dozens of millions of dollars well spent.” He did not speak of a single interaction, of course, but about the accumulation of millions of friendly messages over time. Click to see the original message in x It is curious that, despite the high energy and economic cost that this represents, Altman considers that it is a justified expense. Should we be kind to an AI? As in any other area, there are people who prefer to go directly to the point and others who choose to maintain a more careful and educated tone. This difference probably also has to do with the way each one communicates in their day to day. And in this context, kindness is not just a matter of manners. A study entitled “Should We respect LLMS? A Cross-Linguistic Study of Prompt Politeness in Academic Performance”Analyzed the role of courtesy in the indications and left some interesting conclusions. Among them, that unfortunate messages tend to generate a worse performance. Although, yes, excess courtesy does not guarantee better results. What seems clear to those who use this type of chatbots daily, and more now that they are able to learn and remember more precision, they can adapt to the user’s tone. If we want a more respectful, more coherent and a little more human interaction, we should probably start by taking that step. Images | X screen capture In Xataka | The hallucinations are still the Achilles heel of the AI: the latest OpenAI models invent more of the account

Some of its products are already more expensive in the US

by

The tariff war between the United States and China has only intensified. The taxes already exceed 100%marking one of the most tense moments in the commercial relationship between both powers. Meanwhile, Washington has reached temporary relief with other countries with which it maintains agreements, provisionally suspending the so -called “reciprocal tariffs”although maintaining a base tariff of 10%. But beyond geopolitical tensions, what many wonder is whether this will end up being noticed in what we pay for certain products. To what extent will our day to day affect? In the United States, the response begins to be evident: the prices of technological accessories are rising. And the focus is not in minor brands, but in well -known catalogs such as Logitech and Anker, where the first adjustments are already visible. More expensive mice. Media like The Verge or 9to5Mac have collected An analysis of the YouTube channel Cameron Dougherty Techthat alerts about ups to 25% in some Logitech accessories. Not all products have suffered adjustments, but there are striking cases: the MX Master 3S has gone from 89.99 to $ 119.99. There are also changes in keyboards such as Pro X Tkl, which now costs $ 219.99 compared to 199.99 of its launch. Not all prices have risen. Some models, such as the MX ERGO or the G703 Games mouse, maintain their current price in the United States. In fact, there have also been slight declines, as in the case of the Pro X Superlight, which has gone from $ 159.99 to $ 149.99. These decline adjustments are not unusual: they are usually applied to more time products in the market or complete ranges that are close to a renewal. Portable loaders and batteries also rise. According to ReutersAnker has adjusted the price of part of its catalog in the United States in recent weeks, after the entry into force of the new tariffs. The agency cites Smartscout data, which indicates that approximately a fifth of the Chinese company products have remarked. In total, we talk about 127 accessories that are now more expensive. For example, the Power Bank’s Anker laptop portable battery has gone from $ 88 to $ 110. The Anker Prime Docking Station has also risen, which now costs $ 270 compared to the original 250. These prices correspond to the time of publishing this article and, as usual in the Anker catalog, they can frequently fluctuate due to active promotions. Even so, Smartscout warns of a “concerted effort” to raise prices in a sustained way. And in Spain, what is happening? If we look at the aforementioned brands, it does not seem that prices are raising prices in the Spanish market. He Logitech MX Master 3Sfor example, maintains its launch price in 135 euros on the official website, Although it is easy to find it something cheaper on platforms like Amazon. The same goes for the logitech pro x tkl keyboard, which has dropped from the initial 239 euros to 199 eurosalways talking about prices at the official website. In the case of Anker, we have reviewed several products for sale in Europe Through its website and, Between November 2024 and April 2025in general, no increases have been detected. A situation that contrasts with what is happening in the United States. The impact on Europe is still to be seen. The tariff situation remains in motion and short -term changes are not ruled out. The barriers that are raising the United States and China threaten to destabilize a global trade That, until now, it had worked with relative fluency. That tension could end up affecting supply chains and, with it, at the prices we also pay in Europe. For now, there are no clear signs in Logitech or Anker catalogs, but uncertainty is already on the table. Images | Đào hiếu | Mika Baumeister In Xataka | Before panic for US tariffs there are technological ones doing something uncommon: product collection In Xataka | The US tariffs are a weapon of mass destruction in the Tech industry. Except for Chinese mobiles

The “additional member” complement is already a reality in the US

by

The time of sharing accounts without restrictions begins to be left behind. Netflix was the first big platform to launch an open offensive against the shared use of accounts, and Disney+ soon followed its example. Now it is Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service, who adds to this trend with a measure that is already being applied in the United States: the official activation of the “additional member” complement. Although the news may surprise some users, the truth is that the maneuver was announced for months. At the end of last year, JB Perrette, president and CEO of global streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, made it clear that it was just a matter of time. And that moment has arrived. The company has begun to deploy its own strategy to limit shared accounts, in line with an industry that seeks to increase income by adjusting access to its services. A specific function to add external users. The new system is based on a complement that allows the owner of a main account to invite a friend or relative who does not live at his usual home. This user, considered an “additional member”, can access the service through a linked account, but with own credentials and their own adult profile. For practical purposes, it is a secondary account within the original plan, although with certain limitations. For example, it is only allowed to add an additional member on behalf of and the use is restricted to a simultaneous device. However, this new user can enjoy all the benefits included in the plan hired by the holder: image quality, available content and personalized configuration, among others. An added cost that already begins to add. The complement price is $ 7.99 per month, which add directly to the base plan. For those who are signed to the standard plan (which costs $ 16.99 per month in the United States) the total amounts to almost $ 25 per month. This places Max in a strip similar to that of other services that have already taken similar measures, such as Netflix, and is a new step towards more rigid models in terms of number and type of users on behalf of users. How it is activated and what changes in account. Users who want to activate the additional member complement can do so from the configuration of their subscription, both on the web and in the mobile app. Once the extra, the holder of the account can be invited to the new user and manage its access from the usual control panel. Integration is intended for the process to be simple and without friction. Unlike creating a new account from scratch, the additional member becomes part of the original subscription, although with its own login. You may not change the hired plan or access administrative functions, but use the service as if it had your own account. Profile transfer: a Netflix inherited function. Max has also incorporated another function that many users will already recognize: profile transfer. This option allows a user who was already sharing an account (and now becomes an additional member) can keep his full profile. That includes your visualization history, your personalized recommendations and all stored settings. The process is carried out automatically during activation, and seeks to facilitate the transition without losing the previous experience of use. Waiting for Europe. For now, this first step to limit shared accounts in Max is being applied only in the United States. At the time of publishing this article there is no official information about its deployment in other markets, including Spain. We will have to wait to know when this measure will be extended. Now the message is clear. “Your Max account is for you and the people who live with you,” can be read on the help page dedicated to additional members. Images | Boliviainteligent | Max In Xataka | LaLiga breaks with mediopro. Production passes to Telefónica and a Swiss giant who comes from retransmitting world

NASA’s longest -lived astronaut has returned to the land in his 70th birthday. We are left without the best space photographer

by

There are ways and ways to celebrate a birthday, but few like Don Petit’s. He NASA’s longest active astronaut He returned to Earth after seven months at the International Space Station just the day he turned 70. A bittersweet milestone because, although it is healthy and safe, we lose the unique perspective of one of the best photographers of space. Delicated landing in the kazaja steppe. 220 days after its launch aboard the Soyuz MS-26 Russian capsule landed on the plains of Kazakhstan Together with his crew companions, the Russian cosmonauts Aleksey Ovchinin (53 years old) and Ivan Vagner (39 years old). The landing occurred without technical setbacks, although with a small scare: Pettit needed immediate medical attention when extracted from the capsule. The cameras captured him practically motionless after landingwhich revived the debate on the Russian practice to expose the crew instead of prioritizing its intimacy, as is done in the United States and China. 70th birthday, and farewell? “When our capsule lands on those desert plains, I will be literally on the other side of the earth, almost 19,000 kilometers from home. However, I will be at home,” Don Pettit wrote from the orbit shortly before returning. A reflection that puts in perspective what ‘home’ means after seven months seeing the earth 400 km high, from the International Space Station. This has been the fourth space mission for Petit, which accumulates a total of 590 days in space. Despite being NASA’s longest astronaut, it is only the tenth human being that accumulates more time outside the earth. With 48 active astronauts in the space agencythe last incorporated in 2022, it should be thought that this could be its last mission to space. Goodbye to the ISS photographer. If we will miss this astronaut is his extraordinary ability for photography. Pettit is one of the best photographers who have gone through the ISS and during this last mission, he has given us spectacular images again: The dairy and Starlinks: one of its last captures shows the core of our galaxy and zodiac light, with Starlink satellitous steles crossing in the frame Reimaginated terrestrial landscapes: using infrared filters or playing with the reflection of the sun, Petit reveals hidden details of oceanic currents or terrestrial geology with an almost pictorial quality Atmospheric phenomena: captured impressive northern lights during the intense new year solar activity and contributed to the study of elusive “transient light events” (Tles), electric discharges on storms Long exhibition: Master of this technique, has created iconic images of stars steles or the night lights of cities turned into rivers of light by the Iss orbital movement More than photos. Chemical Training and Scientific Engineer rather than Astronaut, Pettit’s creativity is not limited to photography .. invented A cup of coffee to drink without straw taking advantage of the surface tension of the microgravity fluid. And a device that compensates for the movement of the International Space Station to obtain more clear nightcare photos on Earth. It is also Famous for his “Opportunity Science”small experiments carried out in their free time to demonstrate physical principles in microgravity. To play with drops of water charged electrostátically to freeze ice sheets To study their crystals with polarized filters in the freezers of the station. With the return of Soyuz MS-26, expedition 73 is under the command of Japanese Takuya Onishi. He is accompanied by NASA Astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers and Jonny Kim, and Russian cosmonauts Kirill Peskov, Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky. In Xataka | The best photos from the International Space Station are made by the same astronaut: Don Pettit

Japan has just been put in the career of quantum computers. And he has done it with his own technology

by

China and the US are the countries that are dedicating more resources to the development of Quantum technologies. And also those who are reaching The most relevant achievements. However, no advanced country can afford to remain out of a technology with An indisputable rupturist potential in the medium term. In this field Japan is adopting a discreet position, but its contributions, although they are not as numerous as those of the other two countries that I have mentioned in this paragraph, are also very important. In 2023 a group of researchers from the Riken Center for Quantum Computing, in Japan, led by Professor Keisuke Fujii He devised a very advanced algorithm which dramatically reduces the computational complexity of some quantum procedures. His work was published in the scientific journal Physical Reviewand even today is the best available tool to efficiently reproduce the atomic level interactions that take place in some complex materials. The protocol designed by these Japanese scientists manages to deal with temporary evolution operators in a much more efficient way than the technique used so far, which is known as trotterization. In broad strokes these operators are numbers matrices that describe the very complex interactions that take place in quantum materials. In addition, the algorithm devised by Fujii and his colleagues is a hybrid solution that combines quantum and classic protocols, and has the ability to allow relatively simple quantum computers, such as those we have now, face very complicated problems. The Riken and Fujitsu center have made a quantum computer of 256 cubits Today, just a few hours ago, the Riken Center for Quantum Computing and Fujitsu They have announced which have developed in a joint project a superconductor quantum computer equipped with 256 cubits. A priori may not seem like a great achievement if we are in mind that IBM already has a condora superconductor quantum processor of 1,121 cubits, and also The Heron platform (5k) endowed with error mitigation. And the China Telecom Quantum Group (CTQG) and the Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed The Xiaohong quantum processor of 504 superconductor cubits. One of the most attractive assets of this quantum computer is that it allows efficient to scale the number of cubits However, the implementation of this Japanese machine deserves to be considered an undoubted success if we take into account that it uses technologies developed entirely in Japan. It does not use the hardware designed by IBM or Intel, which is what some research centers disseminated by Europe have done. One of the most attractive tricks of this Japanese quantum computer is that it allows Efficient scalar the cubits number No need to completely redesign all the architecture of the machine. In addition, the dilution cooling system used is, according to Fujitsu, more efficient than the solutions usually used in other quantum computers. This statement is credible because this 256 cubits machine works properly with the same cooling unit as the previous 64 -cubites quantum computer of the Riken center. It sounds very good. However, this is not all. The plan of the creators of this quantum machine is to have a computer of 1,000 cubits ready in 2026. If Japan get it, it will be placed in this field just one step from the US and China. Image | Fujitsu More information | Fujitsu In Xataka | Physicists believed that this quantum phenomenon was impossible. They were very wrong

The US wants to build an unprecedented antimisile shield called “Golden Dome”. And Spacex has suitable technology

by

The idea of ​​an antimile shield that protects the United States from enemy attacks is not even original. Already in the era reagan, The country fantasized with an initiative nicknamed “Star Wars” That never saw the light. Now, the Trump administration wants to dust off the project with technology of the 21st century and a more intimidating name: “Golden Dome” (the golden dome). With Spacex technology. A technological consortium headed by Spacex, the Aerospace Company of Elon Musk, leads the race to develop part of the Golden Dome, Publish Reuters. Its proposal consists of a constellation of between 400 and more than a thousand satellites dedicated to detecting enemy missiles, following its trajectory and determining if they suppose a threat to the territory of the United States. Other separate fleet of about 200 satellites (armed with missiles or lasers) would be responsible for intercepting missiles; Although the group led by Spacex would not be, according to Reuters, involved in the offensive part of the system. Old acquaintances. In addition to Spacex, two other technology companies are part of the initiative: Palantir Technologies and Anduril Industries. Palantir is a government software co -founded by Alex Karp and Peter Thiel, old acquaintances of Musk. Anduril specializes in military drones and Autonomous Defense Technologies; Its most famous founder is Palmer Lukey, the creator of the Virtual Virtual Rift helmets. All of them, very aligned entrepreneurs and Donald Trump’s millionaire donors. If you liked, subscribe. The approach proposed by Spacex, Palantir and Anduril has an unorthodox turn for a defense contract for this magnitude: a subscription model. Instead buy and own satellite infrastructure, the Pentagon would pay a fee to access its services. This model, always according to reuters, could expedite the implementation by dodging the conventional procurement protocols of the Pentagon, but would also tie the government to a supplier and limit its control over the development and future prices of technology. After the publication of Reuters, which generated comments on possible conflicts of interest and worse things, Elon Musk responded in his X profile: “This is not true”, without giving more details. From Iron Dome to Golden Dome. The inspiration in the name seems clear: the Israeli iron dome. But the differences also appear in sight: Israel is a small country, with short -range threats. The United States is a continental country exposed to attacks from multiple vectors and with new threats, as the hypersonic missiles developed by Russia and Chinawhose erratic trajectories and extreme speed challenge current systems. Replicating the iron dome on an American scale is technical and economically unfeasible. Hence, the alternative that right now has more ballots is a solution based on the Starlink satellite constellation, which would cost between 6,000 and 10,000 million dollars. More politics than defense, for now. Although Spacex and its technological partners seem to be in the lead, traditional defense giants such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX or Boeing are not far behind and also bid on the part of the cake. The Pentagon has received proposals from more than 180 companies. The big question is whether Golden Dome will really be a defensive revolution against real threats (such as hypersonic weapons or orbital bombing systems) or If it’s just an electoral promise closer to the science fiction of Star Wars than to a pragmatic military strategy. If something has taught us the current administration is that nothing they are going to do tomorrow is predictable. Images | Peter Thiel and Elon Musk (PayPal), Starlink Stelas (Lowell) In Xataka | Space energy never worked. A military escalation in orbit is making it come true

The production of renewables in Europe is so strong that it is forcing nuclear power plants to work

by

In Europe there is a division around the closure of nuclear. Some countries have already disconnected them at all, such as Germanyor are in the process of doing so, like Spain. Meanwhile, France keeps them as a pillar of its electrical system. However, the arrival of spring has evidenced something that was suspected: the rise of renewables have forced nuclear plants to stop. A lot of light and little demand. The production of renewable energy has saturated the electrical networks in several European countries. According to Bloombergthe immediate consequence has been the fall in electricity prices, which on holidays (Easter and Easter) and with low demand have even become negative. In Spain, five of the seven nuclear reactors They stopped or reduced their burden And, in the case of France, its electric company, known by its acronym EDF, has cut its atomic production in an average of 4GW daily in March, double a year earlier. Negative prices When talking about negative price it may seem that electricity will be free, but it is not. This means that the electric market, based on time auctions, can yield negative prices when there is too much supply and very little demand. In those hours, producers or electrical companies have to pay to place their energy on the network. Renewables, which have legal priority of access, continue to function. On the other hand, nuclear cannot lower their power so quickly and operate in these conditions, especially in countries such as Spain where the tax burden has increased by 71% since 2019, According to PWC. The clean boom. The rise of renewables is promoting many countries to operate with energy 100% cleanrecently Spain He joined this new coverage. Yes, it is true that the increase in installed total capacity has grown vertiginously in a few years, reaching almost 700 GW According to the Global Energy Review 2025. In this commitment to clean generation systems, storage systems also enters batteries either Reservoirsin addition to creating A good electric structuredespite the fear of companies around The uncertainty of the closure of nuclear. What about nuclear energy? If the nuclear operate less hours and with low prices, they lose profitability. And if they also have to stop and restart due to demand variations, costs rise and technical risks increase. As has detailed The New York medium, France, with 70% of its electricity still of nuclear origin, is seeing how that technical rigidity collides with a system in transformation. EDF has warned that frequent variations hinder maintenance and routine tests. Spain already has put closing date To all its reactors between 2027 and 2035, and other countries follow that path. Forecasts According to Staffan Bergh, chief analyst of Bodecker Partners: “We will see many more hours with negative prices, and these will only increase during spring.” In this line the analyst explained that it is not necessary to install more renewable, but in knowing how to use them well, manage them better and complement them with intelligence. Image |Nuclear forum Xataka | A Tesla co -founder has done business with tariffs: it extracts rare land from old batteries without going through China

The allergic of Spain have been enjoying a truce for two months thanks to the rains. Now curves come

by

We are in full spring and approaching the month of May. Or what is the same: the pollen season is thrown on us. Pollen is one of the main allergens and, in case this was not enough, The trend is growingthat is, more and more people suffer allergy to some type of pollen. An intense season. The experts They foresee an intense pollen season This spring. Although the weeks with the highest incidence of allergens are usually in the months of May and June, the meteorology can cause the first sneeze to catch more than one by surprise. Meteorology, an important factor. The rain is one of the most important factors When it comes to knowing whether or not they wait for us for days of sneezing. Primaveral rains can prevent the concentration of allergens in the environment, at least for a few days. And if there has been something in recent days (and the last months) is rain. Although in recent weeks we have not seen episodes of torrential rains, the possibility of an important increase in the concentration of pollen in the environment has been limited by rainfall. Looking back. However the relationship between moisture and pollen It is more complex that the simple “sweep” effect. The persistent rains of recent weeks may have protected us from early pollinators, but have also contributed to the accumulation of soil moisture and in the pollinating plants themselves. As Physicist José Miguel Viñas explains in Meteoredspring rains, situations like this, in which a rebound of temperatures follows a pause in the rains, pollen levels tend to shoot. The temperature another factor to take into account. And it is that the temperature is the other great determinant when providing the levels of allergens that will stalk us in the next few days and weeks. Many plants begin to wake up from their winter lethargy in the mid -winter and begin to accumulate energy. After a certain accumulation threshold, these plants can start the pollinating phase of their reproductive cycle. First notices. Thus, this week you can mark the beginning of the season for many allergic. According to The data of the monitoring of the atmosphere of Copernicus, this week some allergens will already emerge in some areas of Spain, especially In the south and in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. In the Peninsular South it will highlight the Olive Pollen. On Thursday and Friday in some areas of Andalusia we could see concentrations of more than 5,000 grains per m³ of this allergen. Throughout the week, concentrations of more than 100 grains/m³ will be common in the southern quadrant of the peninsula. The grass will be another allergen to take into account in the central and south, although with less important concentrations, below the 100 grains/m³. During the week an increase in birch pollen concentrations is also expected in the center and north of the Iberian Peninsula. The presence of this pollen will be especially noticeable in the northwest, in Galicia and west of Asturias, with concentrations that would exceed 100 grains/m³. The incidence would be moderate in the north third and in areas of Castilla y León. In Xataka | The time of the year in Japan has arrived where everyone has a mask. The fault is World War II Image | Copernicus

Log In

Forgot password?

Forgot password?

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

Your password reset link appears to be invalid or expired.

Log in

Privacy Policy

Add to Collection

No Collections

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