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It lasted three hours and was aboard the Concorde

November 29, 2025 by usatoday24

We could say that, at the end of the 80s, everything in technology it was field. Everything was yet to be done and the technological competition was in full swing. Larry Ellison, the founder and CEO of Oracle, decided to do something truly extraordinary to present a new product that would be what many today consider the first stone of the current Oracle: Oracle 6. As and as they remembered from LuxuryLaunchesin 1988, the millionaire founder wanted to give a theatrical coup to the presentation of the new version of his relational database management system and, without a doubt, he succeeded. He did it in the middle of the Atlantic flying with a group of journalists and analysts in a Concorde chartered for the occasion. As fast as a Concorde. Just as they collect the publications of the time, Ellison had the brilliant idea of linking the speed of processing the databases of his new edition of Oracle 6 with his other passion: supersonic planes. Oracle rented a Concorde, the famous supersonic plane that linked New York and Europe in just over two hours because it flew at speeds of up to Mach 2 (2,469 km/h). The concept was clear: the new Oracle 6 was the computer equivalent of the Concorde. The idea was to show that its database worked at supersonic speed, compared to the competition from IBM. A quick dinner. The choice of Concorde was not accidental. Larry Ellison was known for his passion for fighter planes and speed, which made a trip at more than 2,400 km/h the ideal place to present a product that wanted to stand out for its speed. Mike Jacobs, veteran Oracle executive, stated in the book ‘The Difference Between God and Larry Ellison: Inside Oracle Corporation’ by Mike Wilson about that presentation “We took the analysts and the press to dinner on a flight to nowhere, and it was quick.” The Concorde seats were not affordable for everyone, so the food that was served on board It wasn’t either. Passengers enjoyed Dom Pérignon champagne, followed by caviar and a complete selection of French classics such as lobster, duck or beef served on delicate porcelain tableware. All this while the company’s engineers were telling the benefits of the new features of Oracle 6. The after-dinner session did not last too long since the tjourney aboard the Concorde It barely lasted less than three hours. It wasn’t a cheap account either.. Each Concorde ticket cost an average of $7,500 (about $15,500 currently). Therefore, inviting the approximately 100 journalists and analysts who could fit on a Concorde to dinner today would cost Ellison $1.55 million. However, that was the price of a charter flight operated by British Airways or Air France. But, it should be remembered that Oracle chartered the Concorde exclusively for the presentation, so it was not a regular flight. Which adds some zeros to the final count. We guess the tip was on point too. The first stone for Oracle. That presentation, beyond the eccentricity of appearing aboard the fastest and most exclusive plane in the world, marked a before and after in the history of Oracle, laying the foundations of the company. what we know today. The new software served to change engineers’ perceptions of Oracle, as it was previously joked that “Oracle never breaks, it just gives you wrong results.” A recurring joke among computer scientists of the time about the reliability of Oracle software. This database solved previous problems and positioned the company as a great competitor in the data management software market. The use of Concorde as a stage for the launch was a coup that reinforced the image of innovation, speed and success that Ellison wanted to convey to his public and his rivals. In Xataka | Larry Ellison wanted to feed the world by growing lettuce on his private island: he irrigated it with 500 million dollars Image | Wikimedia Commons (Eduard Marmet), Flickr (Oracle)

Breaking the console market seemed impossible. The Steam Machine has the potential to do it: Crossover 1×31

November 29, 2025 by usatoday24

The arrival of the Steam Machine It took us all by surprise a few days ago. The console and PC hybrid developed by Valve may become a real meteorite for traditional consolesbut be careful because not everything has been said. Valve, which became famous after the development of the mythical ‘Half-Life’ended up becoming the great PC video game distributor of our time thanks to Steam. Although they already tried to attack the gaming PC market with their Steam Machines a decade ago, now the approach is very different. That first attempt came too soon, but things have changed a lot since then. Valve has made its Steam OS operating system (based on Linux) an excellent alternative to the one offered by Windows on PCs. Above all thanks to Proton, the layer that allows you to play Windows games on Steam OS as well as on Windows… or even better. We have seen the first clear example of the experience that Valve could offer in this sense in the Steam Deckwhich have been a modest success (about 6 million consoles sold), but which have sparked interest in portable consoles that even Microsoft has decided to manufacture with partners like ASUS. Now the Steam Machine proposes to be a promising alternative to the Xbox Series S/X and the PlayStation 5 and combine the best of both worlds: a console-type experience and almost the entire catalog of video games available in the world of Windows PCs. The only question is whether he will make it, and that’s where enters the price factor. It is a fact that we will know at the beginning of 2026, and it will be from then on that we will know if this machine works or not. We are talking about all of this precisely in this Crossover 1×31we hope you enjoy it! On YouTube | Crossover In Xataka | The question is not whether Tim Cook will soon stop being CEO of Apple, but who will succeed him: Crossover 1×30

save the most with Samsung’s last minute Black Friday deals

November 29, 2025 by usatoday24

We are almost finishing the Black Fridaya day that has traditionally always brought us the best offers of the year. We may have missed out on a few bargains at this point, but we still have a last minute opportunity with the official Samsung store. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a mobile phone, a tablet or an appliance: There are real discounts that are still available. We can find discounts on all their product lines, ranging up to 50% on appliances, up to 61% on televisions and even up to 35% on mobile phones. Thanks to this we will find very attractive prices that are already worth it, but we also have the opportunity to lower them even further by applying some discount coupons or using a certain payment method. In addition to all of the above, we cannot ignore that we have available Delivery and Premierea Samsung program with which we can deliver an old device and receive a very good discount in exchange. All without taking into account that we have a coupon available that will allow us to take some devices some Galaxy Buds3 as a gift. There is a lot to choose from right now, but below we are going to talk to you about some offers that we find very interesting: Galaxy A56 5G by 360 eurosthe best Galaxy A to date in its version with 256 GB of storage. Galaxy Tab S10 FE by 484 eurosa very interesting tablet for working, studying or even watching movies. Combi refrigerator 185 cm by 557.10 eurosappliance with very good capacity and efficiency. Bespoke AI Washing Machine by 531.05 eurosa washing machine that has brutal energy efficiency. Smart TV QLED QEF1 by 371.45 eurosa brutal quality-price option if you are looking for a 50-inch television. Smart TV Neo QLED QN1EF by 1,187 eurosa television with MiniLED technology and 85 inches. Galaxy A56 5G If we are looking for a balanced phone that will last us many years, but without spending too much, then perhaps it will fit us very well. the Galaxy A56 5G. It stands out for offering a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with 120 Hz and for coming with an Exynos 1580 chip, so good performance is assured. Its battery is 5,000 mAh and has six years of guaranteed updates. Its starting price is 529 euros in its 256 GB version, although we now have it reduced to 379 euros. If we make the purchase from the application using the ‘APP5’ coupon, then we will end up with more than attractive ones 360 euros. It should be noted that if we ask for a coupon in the expert chat, we will receive a charger as a gift. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Galaxy Tab S10 FE Also a very balanced tablet option, we have this Galaxy Tab S10 FE. It stands out for being versatile and for coming with the S Pen, an accessory that will allow us to take notes or draw. Its 1.09-inch 90 Hz screen makes it very interesting for watching movies or even playing games, all without forgetting that it has an 8,000 mAh battery that has 45 W fast charging. In addition, it has seven years of guaranteed updates. The RRP of the 256 GB version of it is 679 euros, although we now have it reduced to 509 euros. In order to get it a little cheaper, as with the previous mobile phone, we can make the purchase from the app with the code ‘APP5’. In this way, its price remains at 484 euros which we can accompany with a gift charger if we request it in the expert chat. Galaxy Tab S10 FE (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Combi refrigerator 185 cm Now it’s time for the appliances. As a very interesting option if we are looking for a new refrigerator, we have this combi with 344 liters of total capacity. This is possible thanks to Samsung’s ‘SpaceMax’ technology, which allows more space inside without increasing its measurements. It has WiFi and can be integrated into SmartThings, which will allow us to keep track of its consumption from our mobile phone, which is very useful. The RRP of this model is 969 euros, although Samsung’s Black Friday has it available for 689 euros. If we ask for a code from the expert chat and use Delivery and Release, then we can get this appliance for 557.10 euros. Combi refrigerator 185cm 344L The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Bespoke AI Washing Machine What if what we need is a new washing machine? This Bespoke AI from Samsung will allow us to have a modern appliance at home that stands out for exceeding the requirements of the A energy rating by 20%. Translation: it will allow us to save on the electricity bill every month. All without forgetting that it also has very interesting technologies such as ‘AI Ecobubble’, which will allow us to obtain better results in our laundry thanks to AI. Now let’s go with the offer. The RRP of this model is 999 euros, although right now we have it reduced to 619 euros. As with the previous one, using Delivery and Release we will obtain a direct discount. If we add the expert chat code to this, we can take this washing machine home for free. 531.05 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Smart TV QLED QEF1 Samsung’s QLED line stands out for offering good image quality and super competitive prices. This QEF1 model is living proof of this, a television that also has Samsung’s artificial intelligence (Vision AI) and seven years of guaranteed updates, which assures us of a device that will last a long time with us. The RRP of the 50-inch version of this Smart TV is 699 euros, although it is now reduced to 391 euros. If we make … Read more

Football has become the anchor of operator subscriptions. And LaLiga is making more money than ever

November 28, 2025 by usatoday24

It is not necessary to consult reports to understand that, for many, life has become more expensive faster than salaries. Many of us check this when making a purchase, looking for a home or renewing insurance. Even so, there are few consumer decisions that endure as much as football. Not only do we continue to see it, but it is more present than ever in the television packages, in the bars, on the platforms and in the subscriptions we take out. This prominence is not only reflected in the way we consume it, but also in how it is valued as a product. LaLiga, the organization that manages professional competitions in Spain, has awarded the domestic audiovisual rights for the new cyclewhich will cover from 2027/28 to 2031/32. The result marks a historical maximum: 6,135 million euros, 9% more than the previous cycle. Telefónica and DAZN will repeat as partners, ensuring the broadcast and exploitation of the content for five more seasons. Where do the 6,135 million come from? The record figure is not explained only by households, but by the diversification of the product. The residential block represents 5,250 million euros, but the segment HORECAwhich includes bars, public premises and hospitality establishments, is close to 650 million. LaLiga Hypermotionwhich is the Second Division and takes its name from the Hypermotion technology used in soccer video games, contributes about 175 million. Added to this are more than 60 million in open rights and summaries. Football is no longer sold in a single format. Football as an anchor for subscriptions. For streaming operators and platforms, football has become the product capable of sustaining their business models. It’s no longer just about gaining users, as PwC warns and Simon-Kucher Consultingbecause the market is beginning to show clear signs of saturation, but of obtaining more income from each subscriber. And there football is decisive. Telefónica, with Movistar Plus+, and DAZN have opted to maintain the rights because it allows them to maintain customers, justify prices and build packages that cannot be understood without this content. That football continues to be part of our social life is reflected in the figure for the HORECA segment: close to 650 million euros, compared to 500 million in the previous cycle. The bars and restaurants that hire the service not only offer the content, they offer a place to experience it in company. LaLiga knows that the value is not only in the broadcast, but in the environment that accompanies it. Second division, HYPERMOTION brand and added value. With Hypermotion, LaLiga has turned its Second Division into an audiovisual product with its own entity. Not only does the name change: the way of presenting and exploiting it changes. This block, as we say, will contribute around 175 million euros, 40% more than in the previous cycle. The crusade against illegal emissions. Part of the increase in value is explained byLaLiga’s crusade against illegal broadcasts. The organization has intensified control over platforms that distributed content without authorization, with legal actions that have generated debate, like the case of Cloudflare. Javier Tebas defends that this strategy It has allowed “increasing the number of operators’ users” and reinforcing confidence in the product. It has not been without controversy, but LaLiga maintains that it has had a real impact on the market. The agreement not only brings income, but also time. LaLiga points out that a five-year cycle offers clubs and operators sufficient margin to plan, renew contracts, invest in technology and reinforce the audiovisual structure. By bringing forward the trend and detaching it from the new UEFA framework, the competition avoided the negative effects that other European leagues have faced. The message we want to convey is stability, legal security and continuity of the model. What does all this mean? This model has a direct link with consumer habits. Increasingly, platforms are designing their packages thinking about who is willing to pay more for certain content, and football fits into that category. It doesn’t just attract users, it retains them and gives them reasons to stay. This behavior explains why football maintains its central position in the catalog and why companies consider it a strategic piece. Images | LaLiga In Xataka | The NFL was going to place the Bernabéu in the center of the United States. Americans have not been impressed

a supermassive black hole older than expected

November 28, 2025 by usatoday24

Since the James Webb Space Telescope opened its infrared eyes towards the universe, the truth is that everything beyond our atmosphere has gone from being something calm and a stranger to become in a frantic puzzle For all astrophysicists. Their latest discovery points to the oldest supermassive black hole ever detected, something that gives us more data about the origin of the universe. It has arrived to break the mold. This black hole is located in the galaxy GHZ2and its most relevant fact is not that it is really far away, but when it was formed. Approximations place it just 350 million years after the Big Bang. Something that breaks the classic schemes that experts used, since in theory there would not have been enough time for a gravitational monster of that caliber to grow so much. His discovery. As we say, the protagonist of this story is the galaxy GHZ2/GLASS-z12. A discovery that has been made thanks to the observations of JWST and to the ALMA radio observatory in Chilewhich has confirmed its location through different parameters that place it as the most distant and oldest structure that has ever been confirmed. But what has set off alarm bells is not only its distance, but also its composition, since extremely intense ionized carbon emission lines have been detected. To understand the importance of this finding, you have to know that ionizing carbon at these levels requires a large amount of energy. This means that younger and more massive stars have the capacity to do so, but it is not enough to explain the intensity that has been observed in this galaxy. This means that you have to sign up for a Active Galactic Nucleusthat is to say, a supermassive black hole that is gobbling up matter at a frenetic pace. The time problem. The study suggests that this black hole would have an enormous mass compared to its host galaxy. While in the local universe (ours) the ratio between the mass of the black hole and the stellar mass of the galaxy is around 0.1%, in GHZ2 this ratio could shoot up to 5%. This is something that challenges the training theories that are currently are divided into two sides: Light seeds: black holes are born from the death of the first stars and grow little by little. The problem here is that 350 million years is not enough to reach this size. Heavy seeds: huge clouds of primordial gas have collapsed into black holes to form them, but without becoming a star. The finding of GHZ2 points directly to the second option or to “super-Eddington” feeding episodes (eating faster than radiation pressure theoretically allows). Its importance. If this finding is finally confirmed, we would be facing the absolute record for an active supermassive black hole. Until now, this record was in the UHZ1 galaxy about 470 million years after the Big Bang. But now GHZ2 pushes us more than 100 million years back in time, bringing us dangerously close to the very moment it all began in our universe. What really seems clear is that the universe in its beginning was not a boring or slow place. It was a dynamic, violent and rapid time where galaxies and black holes evolved at a great speed that we are now beginning to understand. Images | BoliviaIntelligent In Xataka | Bad news, the Universe has entered its dying phase. Good news, we won’t be here to see it

Black Friday is over, but you can still get these deals on MacBook laptops, PS5 consoles, Kindle readers and more

November 28, 2025 by usatoday24

Today, November 28, 2025, the Black Friday officially although, in general, many stores have been immersed in their sales campaigns for days (and even weeks). What’s more: many will extend it for a few more days. Not counting that Cyber Monday will take place next Monday. But if we want to take advantage of the bargains of Black Fridayjust in case they run out (which is logical, taking into account some precious things), we can still get all these discounts on devices like the MacBook Air M4, the Nintendo Switch 2 or the cheapest Kindle reader of all, which is now even cheaper: MacBook Air M4 16/256 by 859 eurosbeautiful historical minimum for one of the best compact laptops on the market Nintendo Switch 2 plus Mario Kart World by 449 eurosa great gift for this Christmas that now costs 60 euros less Basic Kindle by 88 eurosthe lowest price to date for Amazon’s best-selling device Fire TV Stick 4K Plus by 29.99 eurosmore than 50% discount for, now, one of the Fire TV Stick with the best quality-price ratio in the entire catalog PlayStation 5 Pro by 699.99 euroswhich makes her star in one of her best offers to date MacBook Air M4 As far as devices for work or study are concerned, if I had to choose just one offer this Black Friday, I would undoubtedly opt for the one starring the MacBook Air M4 in stores like Amazon or MediaMarkt. It’s marked down to its lowest price ever., 859 eurosand the truth is that it is a bargain considering what it offers. The basic model of these devices is no longer so basic and The 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of SSD of this MacBook Air are good examples of this. In addition to this memory configuration, it has a 13-inch screen, two USB ports, one headphone jack and another MagSafe for charging. Furthermore, it contains Apple’s powerful M4has great autonomy and is compatible with Apple Intelligence. Apple 2025 13-Inch MacBook Air with M4 Chip The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Nintendo Switch 2 plus Mario Kart World Although it came out at the beginning of June, it was not until now, in the middle of Black Friday, when nintendo switch 2has featured an important offer across the board and simultaneously in different stores. At this time, the pack formed by the most ‘consoleMario Kart World‘has a price of 449 euros in MediaMarkt or PcComponentes (among others) and It’s a bargain that’s hard to miss.. If the new console already had the potential to be one of the most common gifts this Christmasnow it is even more so. This pack, with a RRP of 509 euros and now for about 60 euros less, comes with the console itself and ‘Mario Kart World’ in digital format. Hybrid console that improves on the previous generation in key points, such as resolution, refresh rate and, above all, the power of its hardware. Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Kindle A regular of the Amazon Black Friday and MediaMarkt is the Kindle. All Kindles, actually. But The basic model is the best in terms of quality and price when, like now, we find it discounted. During these past days it already marked a very interesting minimum price, but today it is even cheaper and drops to 88 euros. It is the green model, the best seller in the Amazon device category in said store, which has this great price. If it does not arrive on time, the black model continues to be reduced to more than succulent ones 90.08 euros. Both, two readers with a 6-inch screen (with built-in light) at 300 dpi, 16 GB of space where hundreds of books fit and, above all, a heart attack autonomy That gives you weeks and weeks of use on a single charge. Amazon Kindle (latest generation) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Besides this, The rest of the members of the Kindle family also remain greatly discounted during this Black Friday: Kindle Paperwhite by 143.99 euros7 inch alternative Kindle Colorsoft by 180.99 eurossimilar to the Paperwhite but with a color panel Kindle Scribe 16GB per 294 eurosthe high-end of the Kindle family, which allows you to write on your screen Fire TV Stick 4K Plus When they are at their RRP, the Fire TV Stick HD It is the most economical and interesting of all if we are looking for the best quality-price ratio. But if we find them on sale, then this Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (reduced to just 29.99 euros) occupies that place, when combining price content or power to spare for any current television. With a 57% discount, this Amazon device is now a great purchase option if our television does not have smart TV functions or if, even if it does have it, it does so with a performance that is not everything we would like. Compatible with 4K panels, it has Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR 10+ and WiFi 6. It comes with a remote and allows interact with Alexa. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus The price could vary. We earn commission from these links As with Kindle readers, all other Fire TV Stick devices They are also reduced to these prices: Fire TV Stick HD by 26.85 eurosperfect for FullHD televisions Fire TV Stick 4K Select by 19.99 euroseconomical alternative to 4K Plus (and best-selling purchase option in its category) Fire TV Stick 4K Max by 46.69 eurosthe most powerful and expensive model, which is now much cheaper PlayStation 5 Pro This Black Friday has given us great deals on video game consoles. Good news, without a doubt, with an eye on those Christmas gifts that many of us are already anticipating. Nintendo Switch 2 is the best example of this, but the deals starring the PlayStation 5 are not far behind. … Read more

the road is from 1995

November 28, 2025 by usatoday24

When the invasion began in Ukraine, Germany activated a plan of the future, preparing for a scenario that he believed had been buried since the end of the Cold War: in the midst of wave of sabotageespionage and rising tensions with Russia, Berlin has accelerated a quiet transformation to ensure the country can sustain, move and protect allied forces in any crisis that erupts in Europe. The return of total logistics. Germany conceived the so-called as OPLAN DEUa 1,200-page classified document born in a Berlin barracks just two years ago, as the operational core for a future war with Russia in which the country would once again be NATO’s great strategic corridor, one where the continuous movement of forces, supplies and reinforcements must be frictionless even under extreme pressure. We are talking about a plan where it is anticipated that ports, rivers, highways, bridges and railways should move up to 800,000 soldiers allies to the East, a corridor with a logistical precision never seen since the Cold War, in a context where the Russian invasion of Ukraine itself has returned the idea of an “entire defense society” and where espionage, sabotage and airspace violations indicate that Moscow could act sooner of the expected 2029. Aging infrastructures and vulnerabilities. It we have counted before with the European rearmament plans. The real state of infrastructure Germans acts as an uncomfortable mirror of decades overconfident in peace, exposing structural weaknesses that, if not corrected, would compromise the credibility of any collective European response. In 1995, no one thought that 2025 would be like it is. The problem goes further of physical deterioration: many of the recent civil works were conceived 30 years ago without considering load, width or resilience requirements for heavy military traffic, which generates a hidden fragile points map whose management requires an analysis of engineering, security and territorial planning of enormous complexity. Added to this is the single path dependency in ports and critical stations, which turns any breakdown or accident into a possible strategic bottleneck. The urgency lies not only in repairing, but in redesigning infrastructure that were never intended as defensive elements and that now must be integrated into a continental military architecture. The army experiment at home. The Journal told that the Bundeswehr is discovering that adapting a society to a defense horizon It requires much more than military exercises: it involves coordinating ministries, city councils, service companies, emergency bodies and transport operators under the same operational scheme. The recent essays have reflected how the speed of reaction, the management of urban space, the interoperability between civil and military and the ability to absorb unforeseen events constitute the decisive factors for an entire country to function as a reliable rearguard. Practice shows that any seemingly minor detail (a sign, a poorly managed intersection, the absence of a protocol for drones or spontaneous demonstrations) can derail the convoy cadence. That is why each exercise has become a laboratory to detect errors that were not seen on paper and that require a continuous review of procedures, responsibilities and institutional habits. Hybrid Warfare and sabotage. The growing attack frequencycable cuts, infrastructure fires and covert sabotage operations demonstrate that the real risk no longer comes solely from a conventional attack, but from the progressive wear and tear of logistics capacity through selective coups that seek to destabilize without formally crossing the threshold of war. This modality requires distributed surveillance ranging from power stations to railway tunnels, including computer systems and private companies that were unaware of being potential targets. The difficulty is not only in neutralizing sabotage, but in anticipating it in an environment where state and parastatal actors act with tactics that exploit legal loopholes, demilitarized zones of responsibility and civil regulations designed for times of calm. In this gray terrain, each administrative or technological gap can become the entry point to affect the military mobility of all of NATO. Between peace and war. Germany is immersed in a complex transition in which a political culture must be reconciled deeply pacifist with the need to build a highly capable defensive scaffolding. This delicate balance explains both the speed with which resources are mobilized and the caution with which the magnitude of the effort is communicated. Internally, the challenge is not small: preparing the population for a tense scenario without generating alarm nor social fractures, while the image is projected abroad of a country capable of supporting the alliance without becoming a provocative actor. In this context, time emerges as the most determining factor: each technical or legislative advance compete against a marked international environment because of the unpredictabilitywhere the border between deterrence and vulnerability depends on the speed with which Germany manages to transform its civil structure into a competent instrument in the event of any eventuality. Image | RawPixel In Xataka | Russia boasts of shooting down 13 drones with shotguns from a boat in a video. The editing is so bad that it reveals the true cost In Xataka | Europe has realized something disturbing: if Russia wants to invade it in less than 45 days, it has no impediment

Hyundai’s electric sedan is silent, elegant, and gains a lot of autonomy

November 28, 2025 by usatoday24

Almost exactly two years ago my partner Alberto, a regular in these matters, was testing the Hyundai Ioniq 6 that the brand launched then. This time who gets behind the wheel of his successor, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2026)is yours truly, excited to experience the sensations of a sports sedan in which many things change. The update of this model affects both its exterior appearance – pay attention to the front – and its performance, which improves significantly to complete a most striking 100% electric vehicle. Shall we take a look at it? Technical sheet of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2026) Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2026) Body type Five-seater saloon. Measurements and weight. 4,925 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and 1,495 mm high. Wheelbase of 2,950 mm. 2,410kg Trunk. 401 liters Battery 63 kWh (Standard) 84 kWh (Long Range) Maximum power. 125 kW (170 hp, 350 Nm, RWD) 168 kW (229 hp, 350 Nm, RWD) 239 kW (325 hp, 605 Nm, AWD) WLTP consumption. 14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP autonomy Up to 521/680 km depending on battery. Environmental distinctive. Zero emissions. Driving aids (ADAS). Adaptive cruise control with level 2 automation and emergency braking, sign recognition, blind spot sensor, lane keeping, cross traffic alert, automated parking and emergency braking during maneuvers with pedestrian and object detection. Others Compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay via Bluetooth, two 12.3-inch screens and connection for two phones. Four USB type C inputs and one type A, OTA updates, software with its own maps that indicate the available autonomy, dynamic lights for the interior. Vehicle to Load (V2L) reverse charging. Electric hybrid. No. Plug-in Hybrid. No. electric. Yes. Ultra-fast charging up to 350 kW (from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes) Price and launch. Not available. More than a restiling The family is growing, those responsible for Hyundai began by warning us before we set off. These new Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2026) are confirmation of the firm’s clear commitment to electrification, which in fact prepares the Ioniq 3 for next year. But that will be next year, because this Ioniq 6 begins by taking an important leap in the WLTP autonomy, which reaches 680 km in its version with long-range battery (84 kW). In the case of the model with a standard 63 kW battery, that WLTP autonomy is estimated at 521 km, both figures already serious. We were able to test the Ioniq 6 with the N-Line finish, better equipped and with an even sportier appearance. To give it those more distinctive lines, we have a more aggressive bumper and slightly different side skirts. There are also other distinctive elements such as the wheels and the lights, which have their own lighting signature. In both cases there have been clear changes in the nose, which is sharper and adopts a “shark nose” type front. The headlights are compressed to the maximum to be reduced to four fine lines of LED Parametric Pixel, while at the rear also use is made of that striking design element that, together with that spoiler and rear bumpers, allows them to be distinguished even more. In this design there are optional elements such as digital rearview mirrors – in the model we tested they were conventional – and others that come standard such as integrated handles that contribute to aerodynamics. Which is precisely one of the strong points of this model, although there are no changes here: it remains at some (fantastic) 0.21 Cx. The 401 l trunk is perhaps a bit short – the 45 l front one can alleviate the situation a little – but this sports sedan approach logically imposes certain sacrifices. Regarding the interior, the space and qualities are surprising here, but above all the physical controls stand out. Faced with the rise of “everything touch” of some firms, at Hyundai They rescue buttons, dials and other physical elements which among other things allow get a better grade in the Euro NCAP tests. And we, to be honest, are happy: no matter how attractive a touch screen is, we also think that in some cases it is a solution to a problem that did not exist. Buttons, buttons, buttons. We like buttons. The “interactive” steering wheel also has four Parametric Pixel LED elements that indicate the status of various vehicle systems, and on the dashboard we have dual 12.3-inch screens integrated into a single floating screen. Here we have, as in its predecessor, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. We tested the first one for navigation with Google Maps during the route, and we verified that the quality and response of the panel was perfect during the trip. We were only able to test the BOSE sound system, but it certainly shows promise. Somewhat hidden behind the steering wheel, on the right side, is the gear lever. I was not very used to that position and I must admit that to avoid confusion I needed to check if I had positioned the gear appropriately. The problem is that to see the position of the steering wheel spokes they can cover that line of sight. It’s a minor detail and that check will probably be irrelevant once we get used to the vehicle, but at first it’s something that caught my attention. Between both front seats, the bridge-type center console dominates everything, where we find the window controls and elements such as the wireless charging surface that allows us to comfortably recharge our mobile phone while we travel. At the top we have a generous sunroof that we can open or close with just the push of a button. The Ioniq 6 has a dual-zone automatic climate control to adjust temperatures independently. The controls (this time yes) are centralized on a lower touch panel, under the dual screen. If wireless charging doesn’t suit us and we prefer cables, we will be well served. In addition to the USB-C sockets (one of them with a charging capacity of 100 W) and USB-A, we even have a conventional … Read more

We have your VPN from 3.99 euros per month with 4 months as a gift

November 28, 2025 by usatoday24

Although he Black Friday is almost over, we still have some interesting offers available to get your hands on. There are them on mobile phones or televisions, but we also have them available on some services that can be great for us in our daily lives. If you are looking for a good VPN, Pay attention to the promotion that ExpressVPN has: we can make your VPN from 2.44 euros per month. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ExpressVPN Black Friday is almost over As we have told you on other occasions, a VPN It is a very useful tool. We can use it for countless things, such as to prevent someone from tracking (or spoofing) our IP address or to protect our Internet traffic. and no one can see what we are doing. Here, perhaps, the question is whether it is worth paying for there being free alternatives. Yes, these options exist and they can get us out of a bind. Now the reality is that using them in the long run is not interesting at allsince None of the options out there are as safe as they claim to be.. All without taking into account that, in addition, they are usually full of advertising and that they do not offer a good number of servers either. If we add to this prices like the one ExpressVPN has right now, the truth is that it is worth betting on a paid VPN. In this case, as we have said above, we have your most economical plan available for 2.44 euros per month in its two-year modality, which includes four extra months (so we will have the service for 28 months). We also have as an alternative their 12-month plan, which includes three extra months and costs 3.49 euros per month. This plan offers us 10 simultaneous connections, ideal for using it on several devices at the same time. If we prefer, We also have two other plans available with a good discount. On the one hand, the Advanced plan (3.14 euros per month in its two-year modality) and, on the other, the Pro plan (5.24 euros per month in this same modality). Any of these options are worth it, although yes, we only have until December 1 to go for one of these plans. You may also be interested in these other VPNs The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Private Internet Access VPN (monthly) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Kari Shea on Unsplash (with editing) In Xataka | Best VPNs: guide with the 17 best services to protect your online privacy In Xataka | How to use a VPN on Android: what it is and how to configure it

It’s bad news for the rest of the city.

November 28, 2025 by usatoday24

Like any big city in the world, in Barcelona there are quieter neighborhoodsothers in which cultural and leisure activities live in constant effervescence and, then, far from the madding crowd and prying eyes, they are the wealthiest neighborhoods. At least that’s how it was until not long ago. Now the rich already They don’t want to live isolated in the neighborhoods that were traditionally inhabited and are beginning to abandon historical enclaves of the wealthy classes of Barcelona, to settle in neighborhoods with more economic, leisure and cultural activity. This is bad news for the residents of those neighborhoods. Goodbye to the isolated upper area. Traditionally, neighborhoods in the upper area of Barcelona, such as Pedralbes, Vallvidriera or Bonanova, were the natural habitat of the richest Barcelona residents: large houses with gardens, stately apartments with separate entrances for the staff, lots of privacy and international schools next door. The average income data per person in 2022 for these neighborhoods already revealed that 52% more wealth is concentrated in them than the Barcelona average. But now, that tranquility seems boring to the wealthiest in Barcelonawho prefer the energy of the city. “Hiding in the mountains of Barcelona is no longer so fashionable,” assured to The Vanguard Joan Rubiralta, real estate expert and co-founder of Luxline Real Estate. According to the expert in the luxury real estate market, instead of isolating themselves, the rich of Barcelona now seek to integrate into the cultural and commercial bustle, letting those high areas lose a little of their exclusive shine. Eixample, the top neighborhood now. The Eixample has become in the new favorite place of the best of the Barcelona elite and the ultra-rich attracted for the Mediterranean and cosmopolitan life that Barcelona offers. The reason: it mixes stately apartments and the comfort of being much better connected to the center. “Luxury today is defined more by the quality of the experience than by ostentation,” assured to The Vanguard Sven Odia, executive president of Sotheby’s in Spain. The most sought-after properties in this neighborhood are spacious renovated apartments of between 120 and 140 m2. The modernist style buildings and the high ceilings of their apartments have contributed to the sale price of these apartments exceeds 8,000 euros/m2placing the average at 6,299 euros/m2 for the neighborhood. This represents an increase of 11% in the price in just one year, standing out from the rest of the city which is around 5,000 euros/m2. Offer price m2 in the Eixample of Barcelona in 2025. Source: puntohabitat.es The million euro apartment. As and as they pointed out in Open Metropolisthis growing demand for apartments in Barcelona’s Eixample has made housing that meets the demands of this buyer profile scarce, which has caused a shortage of supply. This makes it difficult to find these days. a luxury three-bedroom apartment in that neighborhood for less than a million euros. In 2026 everything below two million will have been liquidated. It is urgent to activate mechanisms that generate new supply. “We have no product,” warned Albert Milián, managing partner of the Barnes luxury real estate. It begins to spread to other neighborhoods. The new fashion among the rich of living in central neighborhoods, is also spreading to other neighborhoods in the city, putting Diagonal Mar and Poblenou in the spotlight for price increases. These neighborhoods are characterized by having become the technological heart of Barcelona, with large companies and startup incubators, which makes them the preferred destination for international millionaires who took the opportunity to buy apartments already on the horn of the end of the “Golden visa”, which gave them access to residency in Spain in exchange for an investment of more than 500,000 euros. In these neighborhoods, for the same million euros that you would pay in Eixample for a 3-bedroom apartment, you get about 140 m² with all these extras. This situation won’t last long. Rubiralta confirmed that these areas “have experienced a notable increase thanks to their consolidation as the new technological and creative hub of Barcelona, with the arrival of multinationals and international talent.” In Xataka | The list of the richest people in Spain in 2025: many changes in the figures, but not in the protagonists Image | Unsplash (Logan Armstrong)

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