Mobile Tech & Gadgets

Spain was supposed to raise diesel in 2026. It was supposed

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Almost no one buys diesel cars anymore. But the fact that the Government has a rise in this fuel on its hands is not good news. Firstly because, although almost no one buys it, many still own a diesel car. Second, because the vast majority of freight transportation continues to be diesel. The question now is: will we see the promised rise? What happens? That the deadline is over. Specifically, the one that the European Union gave to Spain to raise the price of diesel. The last one expired at the end of January and began in July of last year 2025. As you can imagine, Spain ignored its obligations and diesel is still subsidized. Consequently, Europe has asked our Government for explanations because they have also realized that the taxes on this fuel remain unchanged. The intention is that 2026 would be the year in which, once and for all, consumers of gasoline and diesel cars would pay the same taxes. 1.1 billion euros. This is not the first time that the European Union has given a serious warning to our country. The last one cost us 1.1 billion euros and opened this extension that expired in January. Then, Spain received 23.9 billion euros corresponding to the fifth tranche of aid provided by the European Union within the framework of the Next Generation funds. But that money would have been more if the country had complied with the obligation to raise the price of fuel (and a second related to employment). Something to which it has committed itself on various occasions to European officials but which it has also systematically failed to comply with. 2018. The issue of raising the cost of diesel for the end customer is not new by any means. In 2018, Teresa Rivera, then Minister of Ecological Transition, already made the Government’s position clear: “diesel’s days are numbered”he said at that time. Since then, a calendar has been opened from which the months have been falling but which always has one more page to discard. Three years laterthe hum picked up strength again. On that occasion it was the blows of the coronavirus crisis and the War in Ukraine that postponed the issue again. In 2024the new attempt came to nothing because the Tax Reform that contemplated the increase in diesel ended up falling. Last year, in the summer, was when the European Union rolled its eyes and gave Spain a new extension. The one that happened last January. How would it be done? The simplest procedure is to eliminate the bonus that diesel currently has in our country in the Special Tax on Hydrocarbons. Therefore, right now we pay the following depending on the fuel refueled on this section: Unleaded gasoline 98: 431.92 euros/1000 liters or 0.432 euros/liter. Unleaded gasoline 95: 400.69 euros/1000 liters or 0.401 euros/liter. Diesel: 307 euros/1000 liters or 0.307 euros/liter. To this section of the tax we must add the regional tax which, since 2019, has been linear at 7.02 cents/liters. This leaves us with a Special Tax on Hydrocarbons of: Unleaded gasoline 98: 0.504 euros/liter. Unleaded gasoline 95: 0.473 euros/liter. Diesel: 0.379 euros/liter. The objective would be to raise this section of taxes and equalize diesel and gasoline 95. That is, an increase of almost 10 cents/liter. The question is whether this increase would be suffered by all drivers of diesel cars, regardless of whether they are professionals or not, or whether the latter would be left out completely or partially. It will affect you. Raising diesel continues to be a very delicate issue in Spain. It is a fuel that has been rising and that has reduced its gap with gasoline in recent times. That, a political environment that has opted to criminalize this fuel and tough emissions regulations that They advise against its use if we repeat short journeyshave ended up sinking their sales. In January, only 4.5% of the market corresponded to diesel sales according to Anfac. The problem is that more than half of the Spanish vehicle fleet is still diesel cars. Added to this is a huge fleet of professionals who will make their products more expensive if they have to pay more for diesel. And it is that much of the inflation During the first months of the Ukrainian War it came hand in hand with rising fuel prices. And to that we must add that in those days the Government had to face a transport strike due to the increase in fuel prices, which ended up being solved with a general bonus to all drivers. Photo | Ministry of the Presidency, Government of Spain on Wikimedia and Raymond Okoro In Xataka | The “best mechanic in Spain” says that low-cost gasoline is of worse quality than premium gasoline. The reality is much more complex

A star 1,540 times larger than the Sun is mutating in real time and it is something that baffles astronomers

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The universe is rarely in a hurry, since stellar processes usually be measured in millions or billions of yearsso witnessing the metamorphosis of a great star in the span of a single human life is practically unheard of. And this is precisely what is happening with WOH G64a true cosmic monster located in the Large Magellanic Cloudabout 163,000 light years from Earth. Big changes. Astronomers have been analyzing this astronomical giant for years, and now the red supergiant is changing radically in front of our telescopes as it heats up rapidly and opens a heated scientific debate. The question that the community is asking itself right now is whether we are facing the transformation towards a very rare yellow hypergiant or if it is simply the fierce interaction of a binary system before collapsing. What we knew. Discovered in the 1970s, WOH G64 has long held the title of one of the largest stars known. The data we know about it is no wonder, since it has a radius 1,540 times greater than that of our Sun, an approximate mass of 28 solar masses and shines 282,000 times brighter than our star. Despite its enormous size, it is an extremely young star, since it is barely 5 million years old. And if we put it into context, in the ruthless world of astrophysics, the largest stars “live fast and die young”, devouring the fuel inside them at great speed. The script twist. Until recently, everything fit the classic profile of an extreme red supergiant, placing its temperature at 3,400 ± 25 degrees Kelvin. But a turning point came in the last decade after the data published in Nature Asia which pointed out that the star suffered a mysterious dimming in 2011, followed by a sudden warming of more than 1,000 ºC and significant chemical alterations in the atmosphere. Now, a new study analyzes the photometry and optical spectroscopy accumulated over more than thirty years of this star. And the conclusion they have reached is that between 2013 and 2014, WOH G64 began to transition from red supergiant to yellow hypergiant. What are they? Yellow hypergiants are an exceptionally rare transition phase of which we barely have data and, above all, it is very ephemeral. In this case, the dramatic thermal evolution could be due to the star having partially ejected its outer envelope or to its stellar companion aggressively stripping away material. The debate is served. As is often the case on the frontier of astrophysics, not everyone agrees that the transition is complete. Rigorous science requires fact-checking constant, and recent research adds nuance to this story. This same year, one study pointed out because the star continues to maintain its classic red supergiant characteristics, questioning whether it has become a rare yellow hypergiant. The most logical explanation they see in this case is that the interaction with its companion star is causing these large temperature changes. This generates a great debate, since it goes completely against the other part of astrophysics that is convinced that we are facing a great twist in the script. A supernova. The big question that everyone is asking is how this titan will end, and some voices suggest that we are seeing the prelude to an imminent supernova. However, in astronomical terms, “imminent” is an elastic concept, since core collapse could occur in a time frame ranging from 100 to a few thousand years. And even if it collapses, even a spectacular explosion is not guaranteed. Although there is also the possibility that it fails in its attempt to explode and, instead, collapses directly in on itself, silently forming a black hole. Likewise, what happens seems to be something that our next generations will see. Images | European Southern Observatory In Xataka | We have analyzed the universe for 20 years looking for ET and all we have are 100 signals that China is now investigating

Leica is teaching Xiaomi everything it knows. When the student no longer needs the teacher, the agreement will have fulfilled its function

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This week there have been two presentations of flagships which, seen together, say something interesting about where each manufacturer believes the industry is going: Samsung introduced the Galaxy S26 Ultra like an AI exhibition: three integrated assistants, the mobile phone as an external brain that anticipates what you are going to need before you ask for it. A few days later, Xiaomi presented the 17Ultra. And his big argument was not AI. It was the camera. And inside the camera, above all, it was Leica. It is advisable to take this collaboration seriously before reducing it to a marketing seal, because it is not. We had the opportunity to check it out in a session with TJ Waltonglobal product manager at Xiaomi, and Pablo Acevedoat the head of Leica’s mobile division. A round with around twenty journalists from Japan, Germany, France, China and other markets, in which Xataka It was the only Spanish medium. Left, TJ Walton. Right, Pablo Acevedo. Image: Xataka. I opened the question session with a very direct question: what does this co-creation model mean in reality, and at what point in the process does Leica come in? Acevedo’s response was also direct: “We are involved from the beginning, from the conception of the device, when we define the concept of what it should be.”. It is therefore not a certificate that is awarded at the end. It is shared engineering from the beginning: color tuning, contrast, physical adjustment of the lenses, testing of the final product… Walton summed it up: “Everything from the beginning to the end of the imaging experience on our smartphones is powered by Leica.” And still There is something in the details of the agreement that deserves attention, because Leica does not give the same thing to everyone. He Leitz Phonethe device that Leica markets as its own with Xiaomi hardware, includes ‘content credentials’, a certification of image authenticity that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra does not incorporate. When a Japanese journalist asked about this asymmetry, Acevedo was clear: “Authenticity is one of the important points for us. There are specific experiences aimed at professional photographers, those who really care about the smallest details of the photographic experience.” Said without euphemisms: Leica gives a lot to Xiaomi, but keeps for itself what it considers most defining of its identity. This ‘co-creation’ has limits. And those boundaries map out quite precisely where the partner ends and the customer begins. The presentation of the Xiaomi 17 in Barcelona just before the MWC. Image: Xataka. There was another moment in that same session that was like someone turned on the lights. When another journalist asked how the revenue from Leitz Phone is divided financially between the two companies, the response was: “I’m not sure if we can talk about that.” That is to say, The part of the agreement that would most reveal the true nature of the relationship is exactly the part that remains opaque.. Which is, in itself, an answer. Collaborations between equals do not usually have silence clauses on how the money is divided. OnePlus went with Hasselblad. I live with Zeiss. All different, all with the same underlying logic: a European name with decades of photographic history placed where the buyer sees it as soon as they take a Chinese phone out of the box. What they are buying is not only technology but the right to be given the benefit of the doubt in a segment where distrust of Chinese brands continues to be a real factoralthough decreasing. Each generation of product with Leica normalizes Xiaomi’s photographic excellence a little more. There will come a time when this standardization is complete, when the European buyer will not need anyone from the West to certify what he already knows. That day Xiaomi will not need to renew the agreement. And Leica will discover that she gave up part of her aura to someone who no longer needs it.while what Xiaomi gave in return (technology, scale, relevance in the smartphone market…) will have remained integrated into its products forever. And there is something there that is worth remembering. Leica has built its value on a very specific idea: scarcity. 8,000 euro cameras, limited production, a community of insiders who pay precisely because not everyone can… That’s the business. And now andHE same name appears on a device that sells tens of millions of units a year. Every Xiaomi 17 Ultra that comes out of a box does not destroy that aura, but it dilutes it a little. But there is something deeper than trade asymmetry. What happens, agreement by agreement, generation by generation, is a silent transfer of the center of gravity of technological prestige: For decades, European and American brands were the ones that certified the excellence of others. Now they are the ones who need someone to call them. Leica is not a victim in this process: it has made its decisions with its eyes open and has probably calculated its short and medium-term benefits well. But the long term has its own logic, and that logic says that when a historic brand becomes the endorsement that others need to grow, something in the balance of power has already changed. Although it is not yet noticeable in the price of their cameras. In Xataka | A week with the Xiaomi Mijia Smart Audio Glasses has shown me how great it is that your glasses are also your headphones Featured image | Xataka

AI has hijacked the chips that made it possible

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Lenovo already said it a few days ago: if you want, or need, to buy a device, buy it as soon as possible. The rise of artificial intelligence and the Big Tech fever is causing an unprecedented component crisis. Not us, but Micron. And who is Micron? Well one of the three companies that dominates production overall RAM memory. With only a few players dominating the game, what is happening is that everyone has focused on allocate your resources to the manufacture of high bandwidth memories for AI. For each resource that is allocated to the creation of memory for these GPUs, several are abandoned for the creation of Consumption RAM. And what does RAM have? Absolutely everything. And the industry has just sounded an alarm: this is not a temporary squeeze. It’s a tsunami. And it is going to take smartphones ahead. The AMR crisis is a tsunami It may seem like there’s a lot of hype in making predictions, but there’s a problem: those predictions come from within the industry itself. Talking about memory producers is talking about Micron, Samsung or SK Hynyx, but also Phison. This company manufactures the chips that allow memory modules to communicate with each other and with other components, and its CEO commented a few days ago that estimates suggest that This year between 200 and 250 million fewer mobile phones will be launched. It is an absolute outrage, but beyond the figure, something else stands out: there will be companies that will have to abandon the business. It’s logical. Think that it costs us a lot more money buy an SSD or a ‘RAM stick’but to companies too. It’s not that there is no RAM for consumers: it’s that there is no RAM for anything other than data centers. Therefore, if Nothing – to give an example of one that has already said that it will not launch a high-end product this year– buy the memory at a price three times higher, you have two options: Sell ​​the mobile much more expensive just for that componentso the user will perceive a brutal increase without an improvement in sections such as the processor or the cameras. Do not take out mobile. And if your business depends on continuing the cycle of annual launches, you have a problem. From within the industry, voices like those of SMIC, Intel or NVIDIA have already dropped that the crisis remains for a whilebut now it is the International Data Corporation that gives another pessimistic vision for the mobile market. And the interesting thing is that It is not something that will affect the entire sector equally. According to the IDC, the smartphone market will suffer the biggest drop in its history this year, sinking to a low not seen for more than a decade. We are not talking about benefits, but about units. How to collect ReutersIDC analysts believe that “what we are witnessing is not a temporary squeeze, but rather a tsunami-like shock originating in the memory supply chain. Apple has already said that it is something that it’s going to impact them in a key part of its business, but, precisely, Apple cannot complain as much as others. According to the group, this decline will affect low-end Android mobile manufacturers more severely than Apple or Samsung. These two giants fight in another range and, in fact, they may even benefit because consumers can opt for their models if they see that those of other brands begin to rise in price. The report points out the same as the CEO of Phison: there will be some smaller rivals that will exit the market entirely. And it is a huge problem for these low and mid-range phones. It is estimated that the price of memory represents 20% of the cost of these terminals, so a price increase to compensate would be unfeasible. They simply would not buy those phones. The IDC expects the average selling price of all smartphones to increase by 14% this year, and even if the market begins to recover between 2027 and 2028, some smaller manufacturers will struggle. As we said, there are many voices that are pointing to price increases also in mobile phones. At the moment, those that have already come out are some Samsung Galaxy S26 whose prices have remained the same compared to what was seen last year… but without increases in RAM or changes in many specifications. In the case of the S26 and S26+they are essentially the same phone as the S25. And they are from Samsung, one of the main RAM manufacturers, wow. We will see what happens with other models whose RAM commitments were not signed and committed before the crisis hit, but things are not looking good at all. Therefore, if you have to buy something for whatever reason, it is a bad time, but everything indicates that it will be much better than tomorrow. Image | Xataka (edited) In Xataka | We have reached a point where not even the CEOs of Google or Microsoft deny that we have an AI bubble

It seemed that the Fold were the territory of Samsung and Honor. Motorola has arrived to claim its space

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After doing what are, for me, the best folding Flip type, Motorola has just embarked on the adventure of its remaining format: the Fold. And I have already been able to try it: I was alone with the Motorola Razr Fold, I think it is a solid, versatile and high-quality bet. He is coming to cause a lot of war, I am convinced. The first thing I appreciated when holding it in my hand is that Motorola has known how to slim down the thickness of the phone so that it is almost “normal” once it is folded. The two unfolded parts are very thin: reaches 4.55 mm. Of course, only in the areas of the phone that do not correspond to the cameras, because there the thickness, as usual, is much higher. Motorola Razr Fold technical sheet motorola razr fold SCREEN 6.6 inch external Internal 8.1 inch 2K LTPO Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 outer glass DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 4.55mm open thickness 9.89mm closed thickness Weight: – PROCESSOR Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 RAM 16 GB RAM Boost STORAGE 512GB FRONT CAMERA 32 MP internal 20MP Outdoor REAR CAMERA 50 MP main (Sony LYTIA 828) 50 MP telephoto lens, 3x optical zoom, OIS 50 MP ultra wide angle (122 degree field of view) BATTERY 6,000 mAh 80W TurboPower Charging 50W wireless charging OPERATING SYSTEM Android CONNECTIVITY 5G OTHERS Compatible with moto pen ultra Stainless steel hinge and titanium internal plate Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Sound by Bose IP47/IP48/IP49 PRICE From 1,999 euros It feels very good in the hand, as if it were not a foldable This is important, since Motorola makes no compromises: the two wings of the phone are joined together without gaps, as if from the outside it looked like a regular phone. It’s a bit difficult to put your fingers in the phone to unfold it. The movement from there offers no resistance and allows you to hold the hinge at almost any angle. The Pantone finishes, and a rough touch on the back, give it personality, as well as grip. It holds up well when folded and unfolded, just like when it comes to taking photos. I have not noticed that it is greatly offset by the weight of the triple camera. The screen looks fabulous in all conditions: Motorola has achieved extremely high brightness for both panels. The tactile response is good and the fold crease did not seem exaggerated to me. Yes, it is marked more than that of the Honor Magic V6For example. You couldn’t ask for more in terms of power: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 516 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The test did not allow me to analyze the performance in depth. From what I tested, I highly doubt that I will have problems on a day-to-day basis, both with regular multitasking and with games. I also didn’t appreciate that it got hotter than normal. Competing to be the reference folding I don’t think he Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 be the rival to beat for the Motorola Razr Fold: due to the extra-thin design, and the 6,000 mAh battery embedded in the phone, Moto points to Honor with its Magic V. Because that was the feeling I had when I had the new mobile: the Razr Fold reminded me of the Magic V5. When hours later I tried the Honor Magic V6I couldn’t help but draw parallels. Although the design may have certain reminiscences between one and the other, Motorola maintains software with its particular style, customizable to a large extent and with a style of Android 16 that is not too far from the Pixel. Also, very good news: The Motorola Razr Fold is guaranteed with seven years of Android updates and seven years of security updates The resistance is also certified: IP47, IP48 and IP49. It has very good quality sound certified by Bose and compatible with Dolby Atmos. A trio of reliable cameras with an AI-enhanced telephoto Cameras are usually the pending issue with folding phones, especially when they are as thin as the Motorola Razr Fold. Because there are no miracles, physics is physics. And the minimum thickness is enough for what it is, compromises have to be made. Motorola has decided to sacrifice as little as possible. Its triple rear camera debuts a Sony Lytia 828 50 megapixel which seems to behave at a good level. I was taking photos in the testing room, with plenty of light coming in through the windows, and I saw the camera resolute, accurate in colors and with well-applied automatic HDR. The wide angle is also 50 megapixels. Same as the telephoto: Motorola has relied on a trio that produces the same dimensions in the resulting images. With Quad Binning processing at 12.6 megapixels. The telephoto reaches 100x in its maximum hybrid mode, a distance that usually results in a glob. Although I have appreciated great work from the AI: can reconstruct images until you get something drinkable. It won’t be the best photo in the world, but at least it will serve to show it. With the logical risks of parts invented (or recreated) by AI. Motorola rounds off the great work it already did in the Flip format The Motorola Razr Fold is a mobile phone that surprises in the hand due to its lightness and everything it keeps inside. Power, performance, flexibility, very good cameras and the ability to become a very good work tool. At this point I especially like your desktop modeI believe that Motorola has a great asset to enhance productivity in all environments. Especially those of us who travel almost with nothing on. Very good balance between quality, performance and design. Now, it is not a phone that is unique on the market either: the Fold-type folding format is already very mature. 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I thought portable consoles were already defined. Lenovo has decided that they can also be folded in half

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I think Lenovo is one of the brands that takes the most risks in the computer segment. And in the consoles: Lenovo Legion Go It’s a good sample. With several models under its belt, the brand has come to the MWC in Barcelona with a hybrid that is, above all, extravagant. But also original, I think there is no better way to please everyone. Do you want a portable screen to play with physical controls? Covered. A more compact panel to make it less uncomfortable? Check. Option to play with the panel vertically and horizontally? Of course. What if the controllers can become a standalone controller? And even with a mouse option. The Lenovo Legion Go Fold doesn’t marry anyone. Just because, It also has a foldable screen. Lenovo Legion Go Fold technical sheet Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept SCREEN 11.8 inch POLED panel Resolution 2,435 x 1,712 pixels, 16:10 165Hz refresh 100% DCI-P3 500 nits Tactile DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 189.1 x 282.5 x 8.5mm 868 g (638 g modular + 230 g controls) PROCESSOR Intel Core Ultra 7 GRAPHIC CARD Integrated Intel Arc 140V GPU 64TOPS, 8 Xe-cores, 1.95GHz RAM 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 STORAGE 1TB PCIe SSD (Gen 4) 2242 OPERATING SYSTEM Windows 11 OTHERS Color: Eclipse Black PRICE Unspecified It is neither one thing nor another, it is everything It is not just a folding tablet, nor a video game console, nor a convertible laptop: it is everything at once. And with a format that can be expanded almost to the unimaginable within the gamer field. Goes from a tablet style surface to a console Steam Deck. Detachable, of course. Just like what happened to me with the modular laptop that Lenovo also brought to MWC, the Legion Go Fold goes a step further when you think it can’t expand further. Broadly speaking: It is a gaming tablet with anchored physical controls. It can be used both vertically and horizontally. It is a large tablet that folds in half into a smaller one. It runs Windows and has a keyboard as an accessory, so it can become a travel laptop. As was the case with the original Legion Go, the controllers can be joined together to function as an independent external controller. As a cherry on top, one of the controllers anchors to the base to become a mouse with a trigger. The device is a concept that is not yet definitive. However, it appears to be fully functional, all parts make sense, They are solid enough and they can be combined without excessive complication. Like all moving parts, the anchors are somewhat delicate to place: you have to remove a lock, slide the control down and separate it outwards. The lane is not too long, it gave me the impression that it was not as firm as it should be. Given the weight and size of the tablet, I don’t think it will be excessively comfortable for long periods of gaming. At least as long as he stays in suspense. A folding screen? Why not If it already seems strange that a tablet has two console controls anchored to the ends, seeing how the screen folds is the ultimate. Because of the size and because the folding looks somewhat rough: the edge is thick and leaves the panel exposed. However, it is the only way to fold the tablet so that it continues to function as a touch device. The folded Legion Go Fold is much more comfortable to play with. The problem is that Windows does not allow itself to be tamed to multiformat: System orientation does not adapt to portrait orientation. I also noticed different errors when resizing the windows, with the touch on the screen and with some buttons on the controls. The problems of direct. It is a concept and it is appreciated as such, a “I’m going to see how far I can go with removable elements.” The result is very curious to see, not so much to enjoy. At least in regards to everything related to the screen, because the design of the controls, its buttons, the detail of the mini-screen on one of the controls and its versatility are noteworthy. Quite far from viability Playing with an unfolded tablet of this size is not very comfortable, having physical controls attached even less so. Lenovo has already more than proven the Legion Go format, it is the path it is going to follow. And surely the experience gained with the Fold will help to improve the commercial family, such as adding a small screen to the controls. Lenovo is the PC manufacturer that usually surprises me the most with its proposals. Take risks even if these experimental products do not go beyond concepts. And when I tried them I found solid, well-thought-out devices with established technologies. I don’t think that combining a folding tablet with controls will come to fruition, but who knows. We ended up seeing it in stores the same way. Images | Ivan Linares In Xataka | Best tablets in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and recommended models

They are disassembled down to the ports. And we have tried it

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The MWC hasn’t started and I was already able to try one of the most curious devices of the entire event: the Lenovo ThinkBook Modular AI PC. The modular thing It fits perfectly, it perfectly describes his aspiration: disassemble into pieces to be able to update the laptop as needed. And to expand the possibilities, because it is a really striking all-in-one. Lenovo has brought a good amount of news around laptops and tablets. It has updated its Yoga, ThinkPad, Legion and ThinkBook families. Apart from business models, the company brought several experiments. Having a laptop that expands your workspace by simply separating the parts is the main novelty. Lenovo ThinkBook Modular AI PC data sheet Lenovo ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept SCREEN 2x 14-inch 16:10 OLED panels Resolution of 3,840 x 2,400 pixels 120Hz refresh 500 nits Touch screen DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 313 x 233 x 16-23.9mm 1.15 kg (single screen) 1.41 kg (dual screen) PROCESSOR Intel Core Ultra 7 255H GRAPHIC CARD Intel Integrated RAM 32GB STORAGE 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD CAMERA 8MP BATTERY 33Wh OPERATING SYSTEM Windows 11 CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 7 PORTS 1x USB-C 2x USB-A 1xHDMI 2x Magic Bay Pogo Pin 1x Audio combo jack OTHERS Harman Kardon 2+2 Speakers 4 microphone array Dolby Atmos Smart Amplifier Color: Moon Gray PRICE Unspecified A compact laptop that disassembles into modules Motorola engineers must have asked themselves: “How many modules do we put in the new laptop?” And someone answered: “Yes.” Because it blew me away during the presentation: when I thought it couldn’t be cut any further, there were still pieces left. The laptop looks like a normal ThinkBook device when folded. But no, because it has a secondary screen that is anchored to the main one, although on the back. The laptop can project content forward and backwardtwo people could play a game of sinking the fleet, for example. Or use that secondary screen to work in parallel: the panel is dismantled. This is where the soul of transformer begins: Lenovo has created a double workspace. He secondary panel It can stand up thanks to a magnetic leg. And when connected to the computer, it is powered by energy and data. Of course, both screens are touch screens and can be configured to extend the workspace or double the existing one. The Lenovo ThinkBook Modular AI PC also allows the keyboard to be detached. This makes it easy to type remotely while the screens are projecting a presentation, for example. With another extra ability: the secondary panel can be placed in the physical keyboard recess. I thought I had had enough of a modular concept, but no: Lenovo reserved some removable ports. Located one at each end, it is possible to remove them to place an extra USB-C port, for example. OR An HDMI, the two connectors that Lenovo currently has as a sample. As it is a concept, the Lenovo ThinkBook Modular AI PC could evolve with more port-like accessories. Dozens of uses for a single device It is surprising when dismantling and when all the parts are placed on the table. Also in the number of formats that the laptop assumes just due to its peculiar mechanics: Traditional laptop with touch screen. Laptop with front and rear touch screen. Laptop with secondary screen in parallel. Panel included for presentations. Laptop with full screen surface and split in two. For work, for acting, for playing… The parts can be changed and thus improve the computer’s capabilities. It is also more easy to repair and, in principle, to update. As long as the concept ends up being viable for Lenovo. Magnets are the invisible protagonist of the device: all components are riddled with magnetic elements. The secondary screen is anchored by magnet, the keyboard is the same, the foot to support the panel in parallel is magnetic… And its connector is the same, of course. This makes assembly and disassembly much easier. The parts aren’t always easy to attach, though: I had a hard time keeping the secondary panel upright with the magnetic “kickstand.” Great as a concept. Something fragile in practice I took one apart and put it back together several times. First with all the effort dedicated to the task, then trying to record the process with the mobile phone while using the other hand to tame the transformer. The pieces seemed solid enough to me.although it is difficult to know where to go to unpin them. Although Lenovo assured me that it was a proof of concept, I saw the ThinkBook Modular AI PC as sufficiently fine-tuned. I noticed a certain fragility, such as the unstable support of the secondary panel, that said panel could not be adjusted in brightness (it had not yet been foreseen) or that the lower fan rubbed against the case when gripping the laptop at that point (happened to me a couple of times). Logical drawbacks for a device in development. That Lenovo innovates in a segment where almost everything has already been invented seems like an excellent idea to me. Especially since dividing the laptop by modules adds expansion, updating and repairability possibilities. Also fragility, of course. It is not yet known if it will be released on the market, but surely all the accumulated experience ends up in the rest of the family. As a concept, I thought it was outstanding. Images | Ivan Linares In Xataka | The latest from Lenovo is a gaming laptop with a rollable screen. It makes more sense than it seems

This is the most modern icebreaker in the Russian fleet

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For centuries, Arctic ice has been a physical barrier to navigation. It is not just about extreme temperatures or rough seas, but about plates capable of closing entire routes for a good part of the year. In this scenario, clearing the way for ships does not depend solely on maps or satellites, but on very specific machinery: the icebreakers. According to CSISRussia has the largest fleet of icebreakers in the world, nuclear and non-nuclear, and that capacity has become a tool that combines logistics, economics and state presence in one of the most disputed regions on the planet. One of the most recent examples of that bet is the nuclear icebreaker “Yakutiya“. This ship is part of project 22220, a series designed to support annual navigation in the Russian Arctic and facilitate transit along the Northern Sea Route. Built at the Baltic Shipyard in Saint Petersburg and operated by AtomflotRosatom’s icebreaker division, the “Yakutiya” is part of a generation of ships that Russia considers key to maintaining maritime activity in its Arctic waters. A boat designed to navigate the most difficult routes on the planet World Nuclear News reported on October 10, 2024 that the first of its two RITM-200 reactors had reached the minimum controlled power level after fuel loading and corresponding verifications. By December 2024, the vessel had completed the builder’s pre-delivery sea trials. Already in April 2025, the “Yakutiya” was sailing towards its home port in Murmansk and, according to The Barents Observerwas expected to continue into the Kara Sea to support operations in the Western Arctic. Beyond its construction chronology, what defines the “Yakutiya” are its technical capabilities. According to Rosatom data, the ship measures 173.3 meters in length and 34 meters in width, with 33 meters at the waterline, dimensions that allow it to open channels wide enough for large ships. Its displacement is around 33,000 tons. In open water conditions, it can reach a speed close to 22 knots, about 40 km/h. The most determining characteristic is its ability to break ice up to three meters thick. Rosatom explains, Furthermore, these ships are defined as universal nuclear icebreakers. They are designed to operate both in the open sea and in shallow areas of the arcticincluding the mouths of Siberian rivers. This combination significantly expands its field of action within the network of Arctic routes, where ice and depth conditions can change significantly depending on the region. In addition, icebreakers of this class can escort large commercial vessels, including oil tankers and liquefied natural gas carriers. Each unit is designed to operate for decades, with an estimated useful life of at least 40 years and a crew of approximately 75 people. To understand why Russia invests in ships like the “Yakutiya” you have to look at the map of the Arctic. The Northern Sea Route runs along the northern coast of Russia and connects the Bering Strait with the Kara Strait (Kara Gate), according to CSIS. The same analysis indicates that Moscow considers this sea route a pillar of its economic and security strategy in the region, since it facilitates the transportation of resources and reinforces its presence in an increasingly disputed area. In this framework, the advantage of scale in icebreakers makes it easier to maintain maritime transit in extreme conditions and sustain commercial and state activities in the region. The “Yakutiya” is one more piece within that commitment to the Arctic. What remains to be seen is to what extent Russia will be able to continue expanding and modernizing this fleet in a complex international context and with an industry subject to external pressures. Images | Rosatom | Atomflot In Xataka | As the US approached, the satellites have captured a shadow: Iran has resurrected a Russian Frankenstein for what is to come

the Honor Robot Phone dances to your music as well as takes photos of you

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Over the years I have seen innovations that passed through mobile phones in a flash. The motorized cameras They were one of them: they became popular between 2018 and 2020 and then disappeared from the market as if they had not existed. Until Honor has arrived with his Robot Phonea phone that maximizes the bet of the original motorized cameras. The brand brought its latest innovations to Barcelona, ​​although the presentation had a bitter taste. The foldable Honor V6 It will still take a few months to arrive and the robotic mobile does not even have a date. Its state is experimental, it cannot be touched. It does allow you to invoke the camera using gestures. A gimbal tied to a smartphone Vivo has been including its gimbal mechanism in the X family for years, a three-axis stabilizer that simulates the stabilization accessory. But Honor’s bet is radically different, since the Robot Phone includes a authentic gimbal. And orchestrated with AI. The idea behind the phone is to offer automated photo and video taking without us having to worry about keeping the person in focus or following them. The Robot Phone can do all that without the need for extra accessories: the rear camera deploys when commanded. Either from the phone settings or by gestures: The front camera must recognize the palm of the hand, like the photo application does to take a selfie without touching the phone. Once the detection is made, an icon appears on the screen to notify you. At that moment you have to turn your hand so that the robot camera comes out. The robotic arm is activated by coming out of its rear socket and facing the user. The process between detection and the moment the camera is active takes about ten seconds. It’s not fast, it still needs some polishing. The gimbal of the robot camera consists of three axes with motors developed by Honor itself. The brand assures that they are the smallest in the world and that it has achieved reduce its size by 70% with respect to similar engines. The result of including this motorization is a very small, versatile and, according to Honor, very robust accessory. They use the experience and materials they already use in the hinges of the V-foldings. More than a camera Instantly attention-grabbing, you don’t expect a robotic arm to come out from behind a phone. That surprise ends up leading to empathy: Honor highlights the robot’s ability to interact with the user. For example, you can follow the rhythm of music by moving your head up and down. Or emphasize the conversation when we interact with the AI. Honor proposes different use cases for the phone. It is a camera that follows the action, that avoids shaking and that can pan without moving the mobile. In addition, it is capable of becoming a co-worker thanks to AI: it can become a work co-pilot. All thanks to Honor AI already Gemini. No specifications at the moment As a proof of concept, we still don’t know much more about its technical sheet other than that it has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 as a processor and a 200 megapixel sensor for the robotic camera. The mobile has a solid construction (probably aluminum), straight edges and a screen that will not be far from 6.7 inches. It will be a premium range with all the law. It is a risky concept and I don’t quite see its more practical side, but the curious one. For video recording I think it’s an excellent idea, also for those who want to record everything: the Robot Phone can identify the environment and react to what it sees. AI action tracking is one of its best capabilities. It is still somewhat clumsy in practice, it is difficult to interact with the camera and You can see that the software is a bit green: The robotic camera did not always appear when making the hand gesture. And you had to close the capture application to try again. Live stuff. The return of motorized cameras under the protection of AI I remember having tested many mobile phones with cameras that were hidden in the phone to ensure that the entire screen surface was usable. He OPPO N3 He was one of the first, Asus Zenfone 6 It is another of the models that brings back the most memories: it allowed you to follow people taking advantage of the movement of the camera. The Honor Robot Phone has gone much further. It is a mobile phone that is unlike any other, at least for now. It offers different solutions to all those who use the phone to record video. And embrace the great presence that AI is having in all technological devices. Because, if robots are one step away from get to our housesthe advance could well be the Robot Phone. If the cell phone one day comes to make my bed, I’ll sign it. Images | Ivan Linares In Xataka | Best Honor phones in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and six recommended models

“He who postpones everything will not leave anything completed or perfect”

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Yeah Hugo Gernsback Had it not been born, it is likely that what we know today as “science fiction literature” would be something different, less exciting and certainly less popular. After all, he forms, together with HG Wells and Jules Verne, the shortlist of “parents” of the genus. Despite this role, his relevance as a publisher, businessman and even inventor, Hugo is often remembered for one of his most delirious creations: ‘The Isolator’, a futuristic cucumber-shaped anti-procrastination helmet. Your goal, repel distractions. If Gernsback had read Democritus he could have saved it. In a place in Abdera… Classical antiquity was an era rich in talented thinkers, but few have been as prescient as Democritusa polymath born (it is believed) in Abdera around 460 BC Throughout his long life Democritus traveled, studied various disciplines and above all developed one of the theories of his teacher Leucippus that fascinates us most today: atomism. 1,400 years before John Dalton was born, its defenders maintained that the cosmos was made up of indestructible particles that combine in a vacuum, atoms. Throughout his life Democritus reflected on ethics, mathematics and art. His encyclopedic erudition has made him one of those thinkers to whom (with greater or lesser reliability) countless proverbial quotes. Some are ambiguous and open to various interpretations. Others, like the one he supposedly dedicated to procrastination, are forceful… and almost prophetic. Ear pull. The phrase in question sounds almost like a slap on the wrist, but in reality it is not surprising for that reason. It does so because it is valid in full 2026. Perhaps Democritus pronounced it more than 2,300 years ago in the forum of some cop Greek, but it could perfectly come from the lips of a coach determined to motivate his followers: “He who postpones everything will leave nothing finished or perfect.” In other words, be careful with procrastinating because, although at first it may be a relief, in the end it will make you feel frustrated. The approach fits well with the way of thinking of Democritus, who encouraged seeking the euthymiaa term that comes from the Greek ‘eu’ (good) and ‘thynos’ (mood) and that basically advocates a balanced state of mind. It is difficult to experience harmony, stability and calm if tasks drag on that are never completed. What’s more, for Democritus the smart It is not aspiring to a fickle and thoughtless pleasure, but to a calm spirit. Current yes, new no. In reality Democritus was not the only (or first) philosopher of classical antiquity who reflected on what we know today as “procrastinate”. Long before him it is said that the poet already did it Hesiod and one of the most influential intellectuals of the Roman Empire, the statist and philosopher, also spoke on the subject in a certain way. Marcus Aurelius. “Do not be negligent in your actions, nor muddle in your conversations, nor wander aimlessly in your imaginations, nor, in short, constrict your soul or become dispersed, nor in the course of life be overly busy,” it reads. Meditations. His words (like those of Seneca) are interesting because they reveal that the temptation to ‘waste time’ and postpone tasks has been troubling man for millennia. Why is it important? That a philosopher born almost 2,500 years ago would worry about procrastination (albeit with different words) is curious, but if Democritus’ words resonate strongly so many centuries later, it is because of something else: their astonishing clarity. First because they focus on a problem that (we now know) is almost inherent to humans. Second, because as the wise man from Abdera already sensed, postponing tasks can be a destructive habit that ends up weighing down our spirits and making it difficult for us to achieve the valuable euthymia. A percentage: 20%. Joseph Ferrari, professor of psychology, warned a few years ago in an interview published by the American Psychological Association about the extent to which we are prone to postpone tasks that (for one reason or another) we do not want to face. “One of my favorite sayings is ‘We all procrastinate, but not everyone is a procrastinator.’ We all put off tasks, but my research has found that 20% of people in the US are chronic procrastinators. They put off tasks, they make procrastination their way of life.” To understand its scope, Ferrari remembers that this 20% is “a greater number than that of people diagnosed with clinical depression or phobias” and warns of its implications. It’s one thing to postpone tasks punctually and another to “chronically procrastinate.” Whoever is in that last category, he warns, is no longer dealing with a time management problem, but with “a maladaptive lifestyle.” “Irrational circle”. The issue would not be relevant if it were only a matter of laziness, something that prevents us from being more productive. The problem, remember Charlotte Lieberman in The New York Timesis that it also “makes us feel bad” and involves knowingly making an incorrect decision. “People get caught in this irrational cycle of procrastination due to an inability to improve negative moods around a task,” matches Fuschia Sirois, professor of psychology at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. There are even those who, like researcher Tim Pychyl, they think that procrastination is actually not a time management problem, but rather an “emotion regulation” problem. Different theories have been formulated regarding its reasons and effects. For example, there are those who relate it to “the immediate urgency of managing negative moods” and those who believe that procrastination “exacerbates” anguish and stress. “The temporary relief we feel is what really makes the cycle very vicious,” Lieberman warns us. Science to the rescue. What Democritus perhaps could not imagine in the 4th century BC is the extent to which our own organism sets traps for us. In recent years, science has asked itself on several occasions why we are so tempted to postpone annoying tasks and has obtained fascinating answers. For example, in 2018 a group of researchers published a study … Read more

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