Mobile Tech & Gadgets

It doesn’t matter if you are looking for an iPad or a Galaxy Tab

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Now that we are in Black Fridaythere are many of us who set out to look for offers and bargains of all kinds. One of the devices that can give us the most versatility today is a tablet, ideal for both working and studying, watching a movie on the couch or even playing. There are offers, yes, but we cannot lose sight of the refurbished tabletsespecially those of Back Market. This store offers us a huge catalog of tablets, all refurbished by professionals, with 24 months warranty and with a period of 30 days where we can try them and return them if they do not convince us. There is a lot to choose from, but below we leave you a selection of some very interesting examples: iPad Air (2025) by 498 eurosa very interesting option if we are looking for a powerful and balanced device. Galaxy Tab S10 FE by 493.49 eurosa tablet that meets the grade in terms of quality-price ratio. iPad Pro (2024) by 850 eurospowerful and with one of the best tablet screens there is. Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra by 832 eurosone of the best tablets with Android operating system that we can buy. iPad Air (2025) We start this selection of refurbished tablets with the iPad Air with M3 chip. Taking into account how difficult it is to find Apple devices on sale and at a good price (even on Black Friday), this refurbished model is presented as a great option for all those users looking to spend as little money as possible without giving up having a current and powerful device. We have it available for 498 euros. This 11-inch version of the iPad uses an IPS Liquid Retina panel with 2,360 x 1,640 pixel resolution and True Tone technology. By using, as we have said before, the M3 chip, it is more than guaranteed that we will have great performance. It is a very comfortable device to use and has one of the best autonomy that we can find for this type of tablets. iPad Air (2025, M3 series) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Galaxy Tab S10 FE What if we look for a similar option within Android tablets? There stands out a lot the Galaxy Tab S10 FE. This device, as with all Samsung Fan Editions, is a high-end device that makes some concessions to reduce its price. It arrived in stores at around 800 euros in its cheapest version, but it is difficult to find it at as good a price as this reconditioned one: it goes for 493.49 euros. This Samsung tablet has a 13.1-inch screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate and an Exynos 1580 chip, which offers quite remarkable performance. It arrived in stores with seven years of guaranteed updates, so it is a device that will last us for years. Its battery is 10,090 mAh and it comes with the S-Pen as standard, which gives it a lot of versatility. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links iPad Pro (2024) We now change to iPad Pro 2024. It is true that the same already has a successorbut we cannot ignore two things: Apple devices age very well and betting on a previous generation is always cheaper. Taking all this into account, this refurbished device is presented as a great option to renew a tablet for demanding users: it comes out 850 euros. This device, which, remember, is 13 inches, stands out for its OLED screen with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and an anti-reflective layer that is ideal if we are going to use it in a brightly lit room or outdoors. At the power level we will not have any type of problem even in the most demanding tasks thanks to its M4 chip, which makes it perfect for working. Its sound section also stands out, making it ideal for playing multimedia content. iPad Pro (2024, M4 series) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra We close this selection of reconditioned tablets with another from Samsung, in this case the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. It is a great option if we are looking for an Android device that offers us a good screen, good power and versatility. It also has a successoralthough the same thing happens as with the previous iPad: if we are looking to spend less, the previous generation is more attractive. In Back Market, go out 832 euros. It is a device that comes with a large 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, making it a very interesting option for gaming. It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chip and has 12 GB of RAM, a top combination if we are looking for notable performance. It comes with the S-Pen included and its battery is 11,200 mAh, so we will have good autonomy. 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 | Xataka, Apple, Samsung In Xataka | Best tablets (2025). Which one to buy and 8 recommended models for all pockets and needs In Xataka | Best tablets in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and recommended models

We Spaniards have been calling all donuts with holes “donut” all our lives. Now it is private property of Bimbo

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Cases of all types and types pass through the Supreme Court table. That’s nothing new. What is curious is that its magistrates rule on a lawsuit in which pastries, linguistics and brands are combined, all well mixed in a legal dispute so full of chiaroscuro that justice has taken a while almost a decade in reaching a conclusion. As if that were not striking in itself, at the center of the dispute was one of the most famous sweets in the country: Donut. We explain ourselves. Word of the RAE. If you open the RAE online dictionary and type “donut” you will see that the meaning From the word is clear, at least to academics: a donut is basically a “spongy, donut-shaped piece of pastry, fried and usually glazed or covered in chocolate.” A type of donut. The RAE also clarifies that the term comes from the registered trademark Donut. The million dollar question is… Is donut (like that, in lower case and with an accent) the same as Donut? Does the fact that the first word has been in the Royal Academy’s dictionary for years allow any Spanish company to use it freely or is it the exclusive property of the company that popularized it, Bakery Donuts (Bimbo), owner for decades of the DONUT brand and others that have included the term? Almost a decade of lawsuits. The above questions are more than just questions thrown into the air or theoretical reflections. They are at the bottom of a dispute that may date back to beginning of 2017when a long legal tug-of-war began centered on the word “doughnut.” Around that time, Bimbo Donuts Iberia filed a lawsuit before the Commercial Court No. 9 of Madrid when it detected that another third-party company (Atlanta Restauración Tematica) was offering donuts on its website that, although they were called Redondoughts, were described as “doughnuts.” For Bimbo, this represented a violation of its trademark and it decided to sue. Why’s that? The Confidential has had access to the last ruling in the case, which allows us to understand the arguments put forward by both parties. For Bimbo, the fact that another company used the term represented two things: first, a use of its brand, which has been cared for for decades; second, an example of unfair competition that affects their interests in the candy market. For Atlanta things are different. In your opinion“donut” is nothing more than a word in common use, a word recognized by the Royal Academy. As if that were not enough, he claims that he has not even used it “as a trademark”, but rather on his website, where at the time it had an “insignificant” reach. In fact, the company is dedicated to selling to professionals in what is known as ‘Horeca’ channela label that basically refers to establishments such as hotels, restaurants and cafes. To the Supreme. Bimbo’s claims were unsuccessful in the first instance. Not in second either. As remember Five Days, This last court even recognized that the word donut is descriptive, in common use and appears in the RAE dictionary. The multinational did not give up and the issue ended up in the Supreme Court, which is the one that has had the last word. The most curious thing is that for its magistrates the reality is somewhat different than for previous judges. “It cannot be ignored that the use of the same word by Atlanta may imply per se an improper use of the reputation or notoriety of the Donut brands, with the consequent impairment of their distinctive character and reputation,” reasons the ruling of the Supreme Court, which even speaks of the risk of “loss of prestige.” “The third party unfairly benefits from the attractive power of the brand.” In case there were any doubts, the ruling recalls that Atlanta did not exactly use the term RAE (with a lowercase letter and an accent), which leads the court to point out that the company did not act in a “loyal” manner towards the “legitimate interests” of Bakery. “It affected its renown, distinctive character and exclusivity,” he remarks. An armored brand. The conclusion? Whatever the RAE says, the unauthorized use of the word ‘Donut’ for commercial purposes (at least in Spain) violates the rights brand of Grupo Bimbo. Hence the multinational spoke of a “historic legal victory.” In his opinion, the ruling recognizes “the renown” of his brand and grants it “maximum protection.” In reality, since Atlanta has already removed the word from its website and its use was “limited,” it does not impose compensation or a fine. Images | Donuts In Xataka | There are people counterfeiting Rioja bottles and selling them in Vietnam: a growing problem for the wine industry

reviewing the best televisions and raffle for five MediaMarkt gift cards

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Do you hear that? The doors of the Capitol Cinemas in Madrid are eager to be opened to welcome the Xataka NordVPN Awards 2025. During the gala, which will take place tomorrow at 20:00we will learn about the best technological products of the year in an event that will be full of humor, technology and many surprises. But that will be tomorrow, today it’s time to continue discovering the finalists for the Awards. In recent days we have reviewed the best cars, the best mobile phones and the best AI tools, so now it is time for other very interesting categories that also tend to have a queue: the televisions. To talk about them we will have our usual presenters aka Ana Boria (@ana_borbuj) and server, Jose García (@josedextro), and our colleague specialized in image and sound, Rubén Andrés (@ruben_andres76). Additionally, as in previous programs, we will have a great raffle: five 50 euro gift cards at MediaMarkt They are going to be great now that Black Friday is just around the corner. That being said, here is the summary of today’s day. A review of the best televisions of 2025 Before starting the program, it is worth remembering how the finalists are chosen. During the last weeks, we have published several forms in which you, the xatakeros, you have voted for your favorite devices. These votes have served to define the finalists. In addition, they will join the jury, made up of Xataka editors and colleagues from other media specialized in technology, to decide the winners. Knowing that, televisions. At the Xataka NordVPN 2025 Awards three categories of televisions compete: two old regulars and one new. The usual ones are the best mid-range and entry-level televisions and the best high-end televisions. To these two we have added this year a third, the best super high-end television, a category that seeks to reward the most cutting-edge innovation in televisions. How to get five 50 euro MediaMarkt gift cards During today’s program, in addition to discovering the category in question, we will hold a very special giveaway: five 50 euro gift cards from MediaMarkt. With Black Friday just around the corner, not so bad. Participating is very simple. During the broadcast we will ask a question and the first ten people who answer correctly in the Twitch chat will get a number from one to ten. Those ten participants will advance to the second round, in which our presenters will randomly draw five numbers from a bag. People with those numbers will win the prize. There will be five winners and five substitutes. If any of the winners do not meet the requirements, the prize will go to the first alternate, and so on. The winners will be announced live and must contact Xataka by whispering in the Twitch chat. To participate you must be over 18 years old and resident in Spain. You can consult the complete legal bases at this link. This content is a collaboration and sponsorship between Xataka and the brand, but there is no agreement on the script or the selection of the topics. The editorial content is created entirely by Xataka.

Hundreds of billionaires pledged to donate their fortune. The philanthropic era of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett has come to an end

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In 2010, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett teamed up on an unusual project: convincing hundreds of millionaires that They didn’t need half his fortune and they owed billions of dollars to philanthropic projects. Sounds crazy, right? Well they got it. However, the model promoted by these two regular figures in the top 10 with the greatest fortunes in the last four decadesappears to be reaching a tipping point. They are coming tax reforms and moral incentives are not supported by the always convincing fiscal incentives. The golden age of philanthropy among millionaires could be in its final stages. Gates and Buffett’s original plan. The project The Giving Pledgelaunched by Gates and Buffett 15 years ago, invited hundreds of the world’s billionaires to sign a non-binding pledge promising to donate at least half of their fortune to charitable causes during their lifetime or after their death. Since its creation, more than 250 billionaires from 30 countries have signed this commitment, adding a combined fortune close to $600 billion in potential donations. according to calculations of Business Insider. Despite the magnitude of the figures, in recent years the viability of this model of collective philanthropy has been questioned. Warren Buffett himself recognized in his last letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that its plan to engage and motivate the ultra-wealthy “hasn’t worked,” assuming the idea of ​​a golden age of mass philanthropy may be coming to an end. According to a recent report of the Institute of Political Studies, of the 256 signatories of the commitment to donate half of their fortune, only nine have fulfilled their promise. Open doors to philanthropy. The approval of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, a fiscal package that imposes a 10% tax to foundations with more than $5 billion in assets, has significantly altered the philanthropic plans of many billionaires. The withdrawal of tax incentives makes donations They are no longer such a priority for great fortunes. According to what he told Fortune Kathleen McCarthy, director of the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society“The insidious thing about this is that it will seriously affect the large liberal foundations like Gates, Ford and Soros”, which contributed millions of dollars to social, health and educational projects. “Whereas conservative foundations are much smaller and will pay a much lower rate,” McCarthy stressed. New ways to donate. This new scenario, which alienates large foundations from the front line of giving, is pushing philanthropists to look for alternative ways to give and modify their strategies. “Billionaires will begin to look for alternative mechanisms when they realize that they are being forced to close their foundations,” explains McCarthy. Practices like direct donation practiced by MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, and her Yield Giving foundation are gaining ground. Your strategy: donate the money directly to the organizations that develop the projects. Without intermediaries or segmentation of funds. According to a report of the Center for Effective PhilanthropyScott has already awarded more than $19.25 billion to 2,450 nonprofit organizations. This is how Bella DeVaan, from the Institute for Policy Studies in the article Fortune“I think she sets the trend and is an ethical reference in the way of donating money, as Gates has been.” Buffett’s family legacy. Although the era of massive philanthropy seems to end, Warren Buffett has not stopped giving. With Buffett’s retirement as head of Berkshire Hathaway, the investor has delegated part of his fortune in donations to the charitable foundations of his three children and his late wife. Annually, the veteran investor has been distributing billions in the form of actions to strengthen the family legacy and ensure that its wealth benefits society. However, in his latest donations from the millionaire a striking absence has been noted: the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has already does not appear among its beneficiaries. In Xataka | The True Legacy of the Duty Free Founder: How Chuck Feeney Inspired Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Image | Flickr (Fortune Live Media)

turn them into the largest battery network on the planet

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In Spain, if you ride a self-consumption system with solar panels at home and you generate more energy than you need, there is a mechanism called simplified compensation through which you can return that energy to the grid and receive an economic bonus. Well, China wants to bring this concept to its electric cars. what’s happening. They count in Rest of World that the Chinese government is developing two-way charging stations for electric cars. The goal is for cars to charge during off-peak hours (when energy is cheaper) and be able to return energy to stabilize the grid during peak demand. According to government testsowners could earn 1,400 yuan for each download, about 170 euros. The plan. At the moment the system is being tested and 30 bidirectional charging stations have been installed in nine different cities. The plan is to have 5,000 by 2027 and by 2030 they expect the energy capacity to reach 1,000 million kilowatts. Why is it important. China is not only the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles in the world, it is also the country with the largest fleet of electric cars in the world, with more than 40 million vehicles in circulation. If they manage to implement it on a massive scale, they would also have the largest network of electric batteries available that would help them diversify energy sources, reduce dependence on coal and stabilize supply. Others have tried. China is not the first country to have this idea. According to the V2G-hub listthere are around 150 similar projects around the world, many of them already abandoned, but others still underway. However, none have come close to nationwide adoption. In Spain there have been at least six initiatives, one of them still underway in Menorca. Challenges. Bidirectional charging faces many challenges and technical difficulties. To start the price. A bi-directional charger costs between $2,100 and $2,800, almost triple what a normal charger costs. It is the main reason why scaling such a system is complicated, but in China they have the advantage that the government is betting heavily on subsidizing energy. Another difficulty is that not all cars are compatible with this energy, so its mass adoption would be delayed at least until a greater number of vehicles support it. Finally, there is the issue of battery degradation, a major consumer concern that could slow adoption. Electrostate. Not long ago China was the biggest polluter of the planet and, although still depends a lot on coal to generate energy, it is giving a radical turn to become an “electrostate”. The bidirectional charging initiative is another example of China’s commitment to investing in renewables. There are more, like construction of the largest solar park on the planet in Tibet or the giant Three Gorges Dam, so big that even changed the rotation of the Earth. Image | Kindel Media, Pexels In Xataka | China has created the largest kite in the world with a very clear objective: to make its energy extremely cheaper.

When you bought a car you were supposed to control it 100%. The industry has managed to make us lose our desire

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An owner of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N recently discovered that he couldn’t perform one of the most basic maintenance tasks on his electric car: changing the brake pads. The reason has nothing to do with how complex or not the task was mechanically, but rather with Hyundai’s proprietary software and the professional-level credentials necessary to access it. The episode has reopened the debate on the repairability of electrified vehiclesin an era in which we increasingly need professionals specialized in software and electronics in workshops, and carrying out maintenance on our own is increasingly more complicated. The underlying problem. Brake pads are wear components that any car needs replacing periodically, although in electric vehicles they last longer thanks to the regenerative braking. On most cars, this job can be done at home with more or less basic tools and moderate mechanical experience. However, the Ioniq 5 N incorporates an electronic parking brake that must be fully retracted by a computer to allow changing pads, and then recalibrated to adjust to the thickness of the new parts. What it cost the owner. According to shared user SoultronicPear on Reddit, no conventional diagnostic scanner worked on his 2025 Ioniq 5 N. After trying several options, he purchased a subscription to Hyundai’s J2534 software (costing $60 per week) and an approved adapter (about $2,000). Still, the system didn’t work. After contacting the software developers, he discovered that the Windows version was not updated for the 2025 models, while official dealers use a completely different program based on Android. a barrier. When I finally received the updated version of the software, a new obstacle appeared: the system requested credentials NASTF (National Automotive Service Task Force), a US organization that validates professional mechanics and regulates access to sensitive vehicle functions in the country. According to TheDriveHyundai’s technical documentation states in red that “access to two-way tests and special functions requires NASTF Diagnostic Professional or Vehicle Safety Professional credentials.” Therefore, the owner could not access this adjustment firsthand. Hyundai’s position. The middle consulted to the firm, which defended its procedure arguing reasons of security and functionality. “The official repair procedure requires placing the rear calipers into service mode using our Global Diagnostic System or the J2534 app. This ensures proper functionality and customer safety,” a spokesperson explained. The company he added that it is exploring ways to make routine maintenance easier by “balancing convenience with security,” and that its official tool is available for anyone to purchase, although it is worth mentioning that its price is around $6,000. Beyond legality. Technically, Hyundai does not violate the laws of law to repair because it offers access through systems compatible with the J2534 standard, not only through proprietary equipment. However, what has always been a task accessible to individuals with moderate mechanical knowledge who wanted to do it on their own, has been relegated exclusively to professional workshops, at least in this case. A growing problem. Although the case focuses on Hyundai, the Korean brand is not the only one that makes repairs on modern vehicles difficult. The electrification and digitalization of automobiles is creating new barriers for owners and even independent workshops, who also cannot access these functions. For many enthusiasts, this takes away autonomy over their own vehicles and creates confusion, especially for something that should be as accessible as routine car maintenance. Cover image | Tekton In Xataka | In 2001, Renault launched a car ahead of its time: it was a miserable failure that now has another chance

What is this subscription, what does it include and how much does it cost in Spain?

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Let’s tell you what it is the price and features of the subscription AI Plus from Google. This is a lower subscription than Google AI Pro, which retains things like access to the most advanced models of Geminibut cut back on the use of other additional tools. This is a movement similar to that of ChatGPT Gowith which Google tries to make the artificial intelligence payment. Because 20 euro subscriptions are excessive for most users, so they have decided to try a much lower one. We will tell you the characteristics and comparison of the other subscription. What is Google AI Plus Google AI Plus is the name of the cheapest subscription to use paid Gemini. Gemini is the company’s artificial intelligence, and its free version is quite limited in terms of access to more advanced and powerful models. The solution if you want greater access to Google’s most powerful AI is to pay, and this is a subscription that seeks to be more affordable. Google initially created two paid subscriptions. For “ordinary” people it offered AI Pro with a price of 22 euros per month, and for more advanced users another price of 275 euros per month. Clearly, even the “cheapest” one was excessive for most users, so they decided to create one more step, a cheaper subscription. By paying this subscription you will have access to Gemini 3 Pro or the new models that arrive in the future. Access will not be any more limited than the most expensive subscription, but wider than in the free version. You’ll also have access to AI interactions with Gmail and other Google services, video creation, and more. Google AI Plus vs AI Pro Google AI Plus Google AI Pro Gemini App Access to Gemini 3 Pro, and Deep Research in 3 Pro. Videos are also generated with limited access to Veo 3.1 Greater access to Gemini 3 Pro, and Deep Research on 3 Pro. Videos are also generated with limited access to Veo 3.1 flow Access to the AI ​​tool for film creation, being able to create scenes and stories, with limited access to Veo 3.1 Greater access to the AI ​​tool for film creation, being able to create scenes and stories, with limited access to Veo 3.1 Whisk More complete access to creating videos from images with Veo 3. Expanded access to creating videos from images with Veo 3. Credits 200 monthly AI credits for Flow and Whisk 1,000 monthly AI credits for Flow and Whisk Notebooklm Access to the research and writing assistant with expanded access to audio summaries, notebooks, and other resources. Greater access to the research and writing assistant with 5x more audio summaries, notebooks, and other resources. Gemini in google apps Access Gemini directly in Gmail, Docs, and Google apps. Access Gemini directly in Gmail, Docs, and Google apps. Also to Vids. Google Home Premium Standard No 30 days of Gemini event and feature history Gemini Code Assist and Gemini CLI No More model requests per day on Flash and Pro models in Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist IDE extensions Jules No Higher limits when using Jules, the asynchronous scheduling agent for software developers created by Google Storage 200 GB of total storage in your Google account, to use in Drive, Gmail or Photos 2 TB of total storage in your Google account, to use in Drive, Gmail or Photos Price 7.99 euros per month 21.99 euros per month As you can see, the 8 euro subscription already gives you access to Gemini 3 Pro and Deep Research, as well as video generation with Veo 3.1. The more expensive version has broader limits of use, but the economical one is already an interesting gateway, also for creating videos from images. One of the differences is seen in the number of monthly credits for Flow and Whiskwhich is five times higher than the most expensive subscription. The same thing happens with NotebookLM, which has five times more limits in the Pro version, but in the Plus you already have access. The same thing also happens with the possibility of using Gemini in Google apps, such as Gmail or documents, you have it in both subscriptions. The main difference comes with three additional tools. The most economical subscription does not include the additional benefits of using Gemini on your smart speakersuch as a greater history of events and functions. You also don’t have access to special options for creating code or scheduling agents. For this you will have to go to the Pro subscription at least. There is also a difference in storage that is added to your Google account. In the Pro version it is still 2 TB, but in the Plus you already have 200 GB, which is more than the 15 GB that Google gives you for free. Google AI Plus Price Google AI Plus is priced at 7.99 euros per month. There may be times when there is a temporary promotion, such as two months at 3.99 euros and then return to the normal subscription. But the full price is eight euros per month. In Xataka Basics | The best prompts to save hours of work and do your tasks with ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or other artificial intelligence

The fear is that once again we will not be prepared

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If we were thinking that autumn was being kind to us, the State Meteorological Agency has bad news for this weekendsince this season with days of high temperatures is coming to an end. The culprit? A arctic air mass which will work as a switch for the peninsular climate, since in 48 hours we will go from autumn weather to a mid-winter scenario with usually low snow levels in the north of the peninsula. This is something that reminds us a lot of the last ‘Beast from the East’ that we saw at the beginning of the year in the European center and that affected us with a significant drop in temperatures. But in this case the truth is that the polar cold is going to be very present in our peninsula. The arctic corridor. The meteorological situation is defined by the entry of a very cold air mass coming from very high latitudes. This is something that will begin to be noticed from the afternoon this Wednesday, November 19, since the air mass will begin to be injected through the north of the peninsula, causing a widespread thermal collapse and that arrives just after the passage of the storm Claudia. Different evolution. According to AEMET itself, In a special warning that has been issued, the first ‘affected’ will be those who live in the Cantabrian Sea who will see moderate rainfall this Wednesday and that will become snow from about “900 – 1200 m, exceeding thicknesses of 5 cm in points of the Cantabrian mountain range and the northern face of the Pyrenees.” On Thursday this mass will continue to enter our country, and this will translate into snow levels that will drop to 600 meters generally in the northern third of the peninsula. Although the AEMET itself emphasizes above all the snow that expected in parts of the Basque CountryNavarra or the north of the northern plateau because they can be very copious. The worst day. Between the last hours of Thursday and Friday morning is when the snow level will be between 300 and 400 meters in the eastern Cantabrian and upper Ebro, up to 5 cm of snow may accumulate, which will affect the main transport routes in the region. Although in general, we are going to expect snow in Vitoria, Pamplona, ​​Burgos, León, Soria and potentially in Segovia. The figures of the cold. But in addition to these, up to almost 20 cm of snow in 24 hours in the Cantabrian Mountains, we must highlight the drop in temperatures that has already been experienced since this Wednesday in a large part of the country. What is expected is that maximum temperatures will be 10 degrees below zero in much of the peninsular territory, with the exception of the southwest and the coasts where they will be a little higher. It will be on Saturday when a somewhat warmer air mass enters the territory that will cause temperatures to begin to rise and the snow level will also be limited to the highest mountains. Is this snowfall normal? In the month of November it does not seem normal that we have a heavy snowfall at the doors of the country as if it were December or January, as happened with the Filomena storm in 2021. But if we look further back, we can remember one of the historic snowfalls in November that took place in Madrid between November 27 and 30, 1904considered the heaviest snowfall in more than 150 years, with snow accumulations of between 70 and 150 cm that completely paralyzed the city. A problem on the roads. The problem that this storm just arrives on the weekend is a great inconvenience for roads of our country that are subjected to a greater amount of traffic. The models are quite clear in showing that many of the main roads in the north of the peninsula will be exposed to these adverse weather conditions and that is why extreme precautions must be taken on the days of greatest risk in the country. And in the past we have seen how some cars were trapped in the middle of a highway, such as the AP-6, due to these intense snowfalls. And in the end we don’t know where the most aggressive moment of this storm could surprise us. Are we prepared? In Spain, the truth is that experience tells us that we do not give too much importance to these alerts, as we have seen with the different storms or even the DANA. Faced with this new situation, we must keep in mind that we are faced with a heavy snowfall that affects more than half of the country at really low levels. And although there is logistical preparation in the most affected territories to guarantee mobility and security, past experience, such as historic snowfall from Storm Filomena in 2021shows that the country faces great challenges in managing heavy snowfall, with significant difficulties for transportation and basic services in some cases. Some communities, such as Castilla y León, already prepares with 900 snow plows and salting plants and some 4,400 agents for everything that may be to come. Images | AEMET Marco De Gregorio In Xataka | What is a dry storm: when the sky throws lightning, but the rain never reaches the ground

Ukraine has returned from Europe with 250 fighter jets under its arm. The problem is that only Spain has told him the truth

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The new European trip of the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has finished in Spain and has crystallized into a military agenda that aims to reconfigure the Ukrainian air force over the next decade, based on political agreements of enormous symbolic scope. If nothing goes wrong, the Ukrainian nation has nothing less than 250 European fighters under his arm along with a huge aid package and arsenal. The problem is that the financing is very uncertain and its execution is very distant. Aerial reconstruction as a continental ambition. In Paris, the Ukrainian president signed a letter of intent to acquire up to one hundred Rafale fightersdevices that France presents as the heart of the future defense of Ukraine, complemented by Samp/T systemsnew generation drones, guided munitions and incipient industrial cooperation to manufacture interceptors on Ukrainian territory. The French bet aims to elevate Ukraine to European technological standardintegrating it into a long-term security architecture and relying on a financing framework yet to be defined, where the European Union and frozen Russian assets appear as the great promise, although deeply controversial. The political gesture, celebrated as historic in parisresponds to the French ambition to lead the regeneration of Ukrainian air power and to reinforce the role of its defense industry in a continent that is rapidly rearming. Doubts about the bet. Diplomatic enthusiasm contrasts with operational uncertainties. They remembered TWZ analysts either The Wall Street Journal that Ukraine does not have of the financial margin to pay for neither the acquisition nor the maintenance of a hundred Rafale, and France is going through a period of budget fragility which makes sustained long-term commitments difficult. The idea that Europe could finance the purchase through new joint debt mechanisms or from income generated by frozen Russian assets divides the states members and poses enormous legal risks, especially for Belgium, which holds most of those funds. Added to this is the industrial reality: the Dassault production chain is saturatedwith deliveries committed for years, and the manufacturing of 100 additional devices would require extraordinary efforts. The perspective of a parallel program, with 150 Swedish Gripen also agreed in the preliminary phase, increases doubts about whether Ukraine could sustain, train and maintain such a vast fleet of 4/5th generation aircraft. For many, the initiative reflects more a political movement to keep France at the center of the Ukrainian equation and to boost European industry in the face of a United States more distantthan a realistic military acquisition plan in the short or medium term. A Gripen fighter The military horizon. Zelensky’s trip has also highlighted the arrival of a winter that anticipates a new Russian campaign focused in energy infrastructure and strategic cities. France insists that Samp/T systems are demonstrating remarkable effectiveness against Russian missiles with a complex trajectory, even higher, some French commanders claim, than the performance of the Patriot in certain scenarios. In parallel, Paris reinforces its role as a provider of interim air capabilities, including Mirage fighters and precision ammunition, while promoting a future coalition of countries Europeans willing to guarantee the security of Ukraine after an eventual ceasefire, a project still impossible as long as Moscow rejects any negotiation. This strategy, which attempts to combine immediate support with an architecture of long term securityreveals both French determination and the continent’s real limitations in simultaneously sustaining the current war and future rearmament. Among others, Spanish military aid to Ukraine will consist of 40 IRIS-T missiles Spain and the contrast with the promises. The final stop of the trip, in Madrid, has revealed a very marked contrast between the declarative exuberance of some allies and the measured (and often austere) approach of the Spanish Government. Spain announced a package of 817 million of euros, which includes 300 million in nationally produced weapons, 215 million channeled through European programs and additional 100 million to acquire US missiles through PURL initiative of NATO. It is a significant effort in political and logistical terms, but modest in comparison with the great European powers and especially small in the face of the air ambitions presented in France or Sweden. In practice, it is a calibrated support for immediate needs from the Ukrainian winter: anti-aircraft missiles to repel drones and protect critical infrastructures, plus a commitment to accelerate joint industrial capabilities in areas where Spanish companies (with Indra at the head) can offer practical solutions such as deployable radars or anti-drone systems. Spain and realism. If you also want, the Spanish case reflects a much more realistic line than that of other countries visited by Zelensky. Since the beginning of the war, Spain has contributed with useful materialsbut in many cases coming from surplus (Leopard 2A4 retired, M113 obsolete, Hawk batteries aging) and has prioritized its participation in European programs where the direct cost to its budget is lower. In comparative terms, and especially measured as a percentage of GDP, Spain is far behind of the hard core of military support for Ukraine. However, what it offers now is probably more sincere and sustainable: an acceptable package, focused on urgent and realistic needs, that does not promise fighter fleets, perhaps impossible to finance, or industrial projects that exceed national capacity. Spanish extra ball. Furthermore, Spain stands out where other countries they can’t: in the reception of refugees, in the medical rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers and in light but reliable industrial cooperation. So, on that journey that began with spectacular advertisements in Paris and Stockholm, the Spanish stop has served to balance in a way the expectations. In that sense, Spain appears as one of the few allies that gauges its support by looking ahead. the budget figuresavoiding promising what it will be difficult to fulfill and remaining firm in what it can offer: a modest but operational contribution. Image | Ronnie MacdonaldTuomo Salonen, Air and Space Army Ministry of Defense Spain In Xataka | Europe already knows the arsenal it needs for rearmament. Now the most difficult thing remains: how to make it arrive in time if Russia attacks … Read more

Xiaomi, Samsung, iPhone phones and more with discounts of up to 50% at the Amazon Second Hand outlet

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If you are thinking of changing your mobile phone, you should know that Amazon has a section Second Hand in which you can get refurbished smartphones and with a good discount. Below, we offer you a selection of the best models on offer. Xiaomi Poco C85 by 106.59 euros: 6.9 inches and with a 50 MP camera. Motorola Moto G85 by 138.58 euros: 6.67 inches and with Dolby Atmos. CMF Phone 2 Pro by 189.05 euros: with triple camera and 6.77 inches. Apple iPhone 17 by 930.23 euros: 6.3 inches and Front Center Stage camera. Samsung Galaxy S25 by 872.03 euros: 6.2 inches and triple camera. Xiaomi Poco C85 He Little C85 It is a cheap Xiaomi mobile, which stands out for its large capacity battery (6,000 mAh) and that supports fast charging at 33 W. You can get it now, in acceptable condition, for 106.59 euros. This cheap Xiaomi mobile has a 6.9 inch screen with Full HD+ resolution. Its processor is the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, with a RAM 6 GB and 128 GB of memory. Its main camera is 50 MP and it is a mobile phone with a fingerprint sensor on the side and facial unlocking with AI. Xiaomi POCO C85 – 6+128GB Smartphone The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Motorola Moto G85 With almost 200 euros off (compared to its usual RRP of 349 euros), you can now get this one on Amazon. Motorola Moto G85 by 138.58 eurosin acceptable condition. One of its most striking features is its impressive infinity edge design. Its screen is 6.67 inches and its speakers offer sound Dolby Atmos. Its camera is signed by Sony and is 50 MP and has optical image stabilization. It has a latest generation Snapdragon processor, 12 GB of RAM (expandable up to 24 GB) and 256 GB of storage. Moto g85 5G 24GB (12GB+12GB RAM Boost)/256GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links If you are looking for a mobile with a different design from the restbut at an affordable price, this CMF Phone 2 Pro It is one of the ones we recommend in the Second Hand section of Amazon. You can buy it, in very good condition, for 189.05 euros. If there is something that characterizes this mobile phone, it is its space with AI, called Essential Key/Space. In this space you can save screenshots and text and voice notes. Its AMOLED screen is 6.77 inches and has a 50+50+8 MP triple rear camera. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Apple iPhone 17 If you want a high-end mobile phone, you can save a few euros at the Amazon outlet for second-hand mobile phones by buying this iPhone 17. You can get it, specifically, by 930.23 euros in his version of 256GB and in very good condition. This is the base mobile new generation of iPhone. Its screen is 6.3-inch Liquid Retina. Mount the A19 chip and a Center Stage Front Camera and it is a mobile phone that has greater resistance to scratches. It also features an advanced 48MP Dual Fusion camera system. Apple iPhone 17 256GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S25 Another high-end mobile that you can buy with a slight discount at the Amazon Second Hand outlet is this one. Samsung Galaxy S25. It is available, in very good condition and with 512GBby 872.03 euros. This is one of Samsung’s top phones and it is a compact phone, with a 6.2 inch screen. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and its battery supports fast charging at 25 W. As for its photographic system, it is made up of a 50+12+10 MP triple camera. 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 | Webedia, Xiaomi, Apple, Motorola, CMF by Nothing and Samsung In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | The best quality-price mobiles. Their analyzes and videos are here

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