A VPN is your ally to win at home security, but above all outside. This surfshark now has almost 90% discount

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There is no exaggeration that is worth: we live on the Internet. Much of the day we spent connected, through the browser or other applications such as social networks. Internet is a very useful window, but also houses certain inherent dangers that are difficult to control. In fact, data leaks are the order of the day, such as The one that has suffered El Corte Inglés. If we want to pay in an online store or put our data on some Internet portal we are exposing ourselves to suffering attacks. This is even more delicate if we use A public wifi network Or that of a hotel, for example. The best thing we can do is use a VPN And this surfshark comes out now at a difficult price to reject: 2.19 euros a month. Surfshark Starter Subscription – Monthly * Some price may have changed from the last review Surfshark can be used on all the devices you want It is true that there are free options when looking for a VPN, But most offer a slow and limited service. The investment that Surfshark requires now is so small that it values ​​its service, since it allows us to enjoy a much safer experience on the Internet for very little per month. One of the most interesting points offered by this VPN is that it allows us use it on all the devices we want With the same account, whether computers or mobile phones. We can always take it on the mobile and, if we go on a trip, we will have it there in case we need to connect to a network of which we do not have any information. Surfshark VPN is included in its Starter Plan, which is the one that has the price at which we refer a little higher. This package, the most economical of the three you have, It also comes with another very useful tool: Alternative ID. This allows us to create a series of fictitious data in case we want to register on a website and we do not want to use our real information. This pack has a price right now 2.19 euros A month, which means that two years of the service leave for a total of 55.56 euros. It is a real discount, since without this offer the same period of time costs 439 euros. And there the thing does not end, Since surfshark also gives us three additional months. Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Image | Surfshark In Xataka | Why it is dangerous to connect to public wifis and what you should do to protect yourself In Xataka | The best solutions to protect your data and your company’s computer equipment

The videos of AI have broken the Instagram and Tiktok algorithms. Welcome to the new “AI landscape”

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A little over a month ago This unpleasant video De Instagram went viral in that social network. In him a strange creature half -spider of a man made a strange appearance in a mall. At this time the video has 3.5 million “like” and more than 23,000, but the truly worrying is not that. Collapse of the videos generated by AI. What is worrisome is that this video is part of an avalanche of videos generated by AI that is collapsing networks such as Instagram or Tiktok. And broken algorithms. As they explain in 404 averagethe algorithm of these platforms has ended up breaking through a unique brute force attack. One in which these networks do not stop receiving content generated by AI to end up saturating those recommendation algorithms. A LEA. Brute force attacks try, for example, to find out a password testing one by one all possible combinations. In this case, what they try is to saturate the algorithms so that they end up showing these videos generated by AI, and they are achieving it. Some already call Instagram Ya Tiktok “Villagers of AI” for the enormous amount of these contents, and that have made the conventional contents generated by human users have lost great relevance to the algorithm. Reality has changed. For many these networks they serve not only to entertain themselves, but to be aware of the present. Videos often try to profile reality, but that reality has now been disrupted and those Instagram or Tiktok accounts barely show anything that is real. Some videos are deep -to -detecting unappokes, and as we verify in the past, the paradoxical is that sometimes we are not even able to detect what is real and what is not. AI seeks virality and ends up finding it. The creators in social networks seek to get their videos viral, and for this they dedicate huge resources and time. In spite of this, success is not assured, but spammers that make video content generated with AI do not need to think so much: they can generate thousands of videos with very little effort, flood social networks and wait for some of those contents to be successful. The lottery of the virality is not so much if you have a lot of tickets. The influencers who are earning money with the landfills of AI. As usual in this type of phenomena, influencers have appeared with new formulas to get rich quickly and with hardly any effort. One of them, a 17 -year -old named Daniel Bittonpresumes having already won two million dollars and has a clear message. “While others invest 5 or 6 hours making a perfect video, we can generate 8 or 10 shorts in less than 30 minutes.” As? Using AI tools. The “Hot Dog” method. One of Bitton’s friends is a known spammer of Tiktok called Musa Mustafa. His method to go viral is that of the “sad hot dog”: “When you are hungry at two in the morning, even a sad hot dog knows better than any Michelin restaurant meal. Tiktok works in a similar way. Your audience does not expect (you don’t even want) perfectly polished videos.” Mustafa wonders, not without some reason, “when it was the last time you saw a viral video of Tiktok and thought: ‘Uauh, the degree of color in this video is incredible.” Or what is the same: the amount wins by a win to quality. But platforms embrace these contents. In The Guardian They already warned us Recently: social networks and networks are not stopping this type of spam, but are benefiting from it, they accept it and are even promoting it. In fact they offer tools to facilitate the generation of content through AI, which means that rather than trying to solve the problem, they are aggravating it. An example: Facebook. Meta’s firm recently launched a tool for advertisers called Advantage+. With it it is possible to create with different versions of an advertisement to try them all with the method of A/b test and then select the one that works best. For advertisers (and for the finish line, of course), all this is fantastic, because they can get more effective ads with much less investment of time and money. Are there limits? There will undoubtedly users who They reject This type of content: precisely networks such as Bluesky either Mastodon They move away from the algorithm and are more similar to how they were Twitter or Facebook years ago. But it seems clear that a vast majority of them have no problem with these contents generated by AI, which in fact have an example of success in that porn generated by the impossible combinations –A fish generated by the kissing to a woman generated by AI, an orco generated by AI marrying a girlfriend also generated by AI – they are also becoming viral. More wood for dead Internet theory. It has been talking about how the growing presence of bots on the Internet It will end that the human presence in these contents will be marginal. What we already saw with texts or images generated by the flooding Internet now we are seeing it with videos of the flooding social networks or with Virtual avatars generated by AI. The AI ​​landfill extends, and the worst thing is that not even users – which we contribute to making these contents viral – or the companies – which as we said not only do not stop them, but also promote them – seem to have a greater problem with this situation. Image | Kenneth Schipper In Xataka | Meta follows the steps of X: we not only work writing for her, now we will also work moderating her

Something is changing in Europe if the country that has been neutral will also check it: Switzerland

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In the world, Ironiza A few months ago the European geopolitics expert Ulrike Franke, there are few certainties. One is death. Another taxes. And the third, almost at the same level as the previous two, is the military neutrality of Switzerland. Your own government presume that it is “one of the foundations” of its foreign policy, a status recognized internationally since 1815 and that in practice prevents it from taking advantage of armed conflicts or joining military alliances, no matter how much powerful (and above all lucrative) Let it be your arms industry. In an increasingly complicated world, marked by the three years of war in Ukraine, the approach of the US and Russia and relationships more and more tense Between Brussels and Washington, this status of neutrality seems to soften. What happened? That although Swiss neutrality is part of the country’s DNA, it is recognized worldwide and has overwhelming support in Helvetic society (91% in 2024), Something is changing in the Alpina nation. It comes with a quick turn by Google to find items that They wonder For the future that Switzerland has if he maintains his equidistance, they talk about “Relanding” either “questioning” of neutrality or even report how Bern It has been involved in projects of Military Cariz. It is not so much The president of the country was pronounced on the issue, Viola Amherd. “It should be reviewed”. The clearest evidence was left by the Swiss federal council in August, when he published A series of “recommendations” in terms of security prepared by an expert commission. Among them there is a centered on the neutral role of Switzerland that generated a special interest. The reason? Your firmness. “The neutrality policy should be reviewed, focus more on its security function and apply with more flexibility,” starts The chapter. They are just that, recommendations embodied in a report, but it is revealing. “The majority of the commission recommends to better align neutrality policy with the United Nations Charter and take into account the distinction between aggressor and victim,” The document aboundswhich also advocates to review the federal law of 96 in the matter of defense and the approach to the Atlantic Alliance and the 27 community states. “Cooperation with NATO and EU must continue to deepen with a view to achieving a common defense capacity and be a real cooperation.” The importance of context. The recommendations are understood much better in context light, one that has evolved clearly since it was disclosed The reportin August 2024. The first key is the Ukraine War. After his beginning Bern He decided to join To European sanctions to Russia Bajo The argument that supporting purely economic punishments does not imply positioning itself in an armed conflict. That reasoning did not prevent, however, a few months later, in August 2022, Moscow stop considering To Switzerland a neutral country and even rejected a Berna offer to mediate in the war. Geopolitics … and market. There are other keys, such as the fact that Switzerland was incorporated into the United Nations In 2002 (with everything that implies), but among them there is an especially interesting. Switzerland may be a neutral country, but has companies that export hundreds of millions of euros in war material. And while in 2022 that business reached A record levelthe following year the flow He collapsed partly by the neutral status of the country, which Block re -export of weapons and ammunition manufactured in Switzerland to countries at war, such as Ukraine. “Raise the ban”. In Your report August is also dedicated to the arms policy in which it is advocated to “strengthen and adapt better to threats” the Swiss industry. “The majority wishes to lift the prohibition of re -export to the countries mentioned in Annex 2 of the ordinance of February 25, 1998 on war material,” the document collects. In said annex A twenty and a half of countries are cited from different regions, including Germany or Spain, which in 2023 assured that Bern “blocked” the re -export of military material to Ukraine to reinforce his defense. And Trump arrived. That was the context a few months ago. Since November one more factor is added: Donald Trump, than from his Arrival at the White House He has revolutionized international politics, especially in Europe. In the two scarce months that the Republican has been in office, he has threatened take out to the US from NATO, he has complained that the alliance “Take advantage” from Washington and has implied that Europe will not be able to count forever or unconditionally with the “Defensive umbrella” United States. Has that climate influenced in Bern? Financial Times (FT) published a few days ago An extensive analysis in which he argued that the new scenario is pushing Switzerland to establish closer defense ties. At stake also enters a new name, Martin Pfistera colonel who in a matter of days will become the new Swiss defense minister and has already been favorable to greater cooperation in defense with NATO and the EU. “Absolutely necessary”. As collect the newspaper British, Pfister has publicly assured that he sees “absolutely necessary” cooperation and joint training with NATO. And that even though Switzerland, precisely because of its historic neutral status, is not part of the Atlantic Alliance. Beyond his words, the Alpine country has made several interesting movements over the last months without altering its neutral status: He has decided to join to an EU project to facilitate military mobility, He has signed a statement to be part of the European sky shield initiative (ESSI) and the government even It has been proposed Relax the restrictions for the export of weapons. “I have never seen a scenario that reflects the situation we are in,” Jean-Marc Rickli commentsfrom the Geneva Security Policy Center to FT. “In transatlantic relations there have been ups and downs, but the possible detachment of the US with Europe, in addition to aligning with Russia … has generated a shock in Europe, including Switzerland.” … Read more

They will lower the price of olive oil

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We have been talking about the oil for three years. And it is not for less, in the blink of an eye, The ‘liquid gold’ prices shot And they could not only the sector in check, but the cuisine of the country. Luckily, everything began to come back to normal. Therefore, this of chaining weeks and weeks of rains over the “sea of ​​olive trees” has aroused the suspicions of many … how does all this water affect a tree accustomed to dry environments? For this campaign, water doesn’t matter too much. As He said in ideal Antonio Velasco, from Quaryat Dillar“The bulk of the olive is already harvested. We still do not give the campaign for closed but most oil has already occurred, so there will be many changes.” And for the next? That is the big question. In recent days, we have spoken that rains have arrived in a bad time for strawberry (which is in full collection and excessive humidity exposure can end up infecting her of mold) or the citrus (whose flower It seems relatively sensitive to moisture). What situation will the olive tree be left? Obviously, excessive water affects almost all plant species of our climate environment: in the case of the olive tree, a tree especially accustomed to dry areas, water reservoirs products due to a bad design (or management) of the farms can end them directly. Good news. Without reaching those extremes, the olive grove also has their own fungal diseases (such as rephya and anthracnosis) that proliferate with abundant rains. But, in general, rainfall is very beneficial for olive explained in the mail Teresa Pérez. It is true that what manager of the interprofessional of Spanish olive oil is true is true, above all, at the end of summer and autumn when the olives are fattening. But it is still true that also in the weeks prior to flowering, in spring, it is interesting that it rains with joy. Why is all this important? Because that has good consequences for the campaign next year. If we travel to April 2024, we could see how the Olive Oil Council of Agro-Food Cooperatives of Spain interpreted the rains of that March As the first indication of a trend change, a “magnificent” news. Actually, everything remains to be done (the key moments of all this are flowering and fattening), but rains such as these weeks are a key element to ensure an excellent campaign. It is, to put it in some way, a necessary, but not sufficient condition. What will happen next year? As we usually say, this is the ask that everyone does in the sector. Not surprisingly, we have learned in recent years that Two weeks of heat are enough Above normal so that an entire olive campaign disappears and the sector walks towards the abyss of shortage. However, 2025 has become an invitation to be optimistic. Anyway, we will notice in the prices of 2026. Image | emp & ISD In Xataka | That Andalusia is a superpower of olive oil is great for Spain, but a problem for its other regions

Simply reluctant to you in the following for a cost of 100 euros

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Traveling by plane is little less than hell. It is, at least, the perception that has been pending in recent years among passengers who have to face long waiting times, exhaustive police controls, inflexible policies with luggage … and start floating the idea that, if you do not reach a flight you will have to accept a fine of 100 euros. A fine that does not exist and that Ryanair does not apply. Hell. There was a day when getting on a plane was beautiful, comfortable and aspirational. Today most already hates it. The head of the article signed last year in Xataka summarizes the discomfort of passengers when flying. The experience of a plane trip has been completely transformed over the years. Something more than half a century has been enough to transform an experience in which you could enjoy the food of “A select chefs group” to give water from the sink to the passengers. According to account MirrorThis is what happened on a Ryanair flight last year. A misunderstood democratization. The good part of the story is that more than 50 years ago, flying was synonymous with elitism, of having enough money to allow a trip in a tremendously expensive device that was within the reach of very few people. Today, our skies have been filled with airplanes but the way of traveling has also been degraded to the inconceivable. On the way we have let companies measure our luggage and play from a position of power with our time. Are you willing to pay more to travel despite Your suitcase meets the regulations? And it is not only a matter of low -cost companies. Financial Times He points out that one in four flights in the United States already arrives late and that losses of the suitcases have multiplied by five. A passenger assures that Ryanair sanctions him with 70 euros because the wheels of his suitcase exceed the maximum allowed in two centimeters Ryanair, in the eye of the hurricane. If a company has become famous for playing in the fine line between legality and the clear abuse of power is Ryanair. The company is one of the most relevant on European flights thanks to its low prices. In return, hand luggage regulations (among other things) are so strict that there are cases such as two German tourists who had to pay more than 200 euros because their suitcase exceeded the allowed size in one centimeter, according to Diario de Mallorca. Small example. The last great controversy has arrived with the conflict between the government and the airline following a fine of the Ministry of Consumer. This considers that the company’s policy to ban the plane with a hand suitcase is illegal and has imposed it A fine of more than 100 million euros. To which Ryanair has answered with the threat of get out of smaller airports of the country, seriously injuring them. But calling the consumer minister to answer the fine has been one of the last controversies of great draft but not the only one. The company has confirmed that this year they plan to delete the physical shipping card and that only the plane can be accessed using the mobile phone. Assures that they will attend to those who have broken the phone but have not responded to Xataka What happens if a passenger goes with the physical card. Facua says that this is illegal. Not everything is a bad praxis. Ryanair’s practices have led the company to be subject to multiple holders in the media. In good part of the cases because they apply demands that do not have other airlines, because their extras are much more expensive than the competition or because they are inflexible in their regulations. But there are also cases such as “Fine of 100 euros that Ryanair will make you if you are late for shipment”. This fine does not exist. It is simply an extra that the company offers to be readmitted on the next flight available. As long as those 100 extra euros are paid. That is, it is an addition to the rate known as “Flight loss charge”. It is available if the passenger arrives with less than 40 minutes to the boarding door and the doors have already been closed. You can also use it up to an hour after the air off. Strangle the language. What has been done in this case by some media and on social networks has been to strangle the language until something supposedly news is achieved. On its websiteRyanair assures that the billing counters “closely closed 40 minutes before the exit of your flight, unless you notify you otherwise before the flight exit. If you do not invoice before that period, it is possible that you will be denied the embarkation without the right to reimbursement.” Those 40 minutes are those that have served as an excuse to talk about an alleged fine that does not exist, it is simply an alternative to buying another plane ticket at the airport. Each company establishes a minimum of minutes before closing the doors. To put some examples: Flexible rates. The supply of flexible rates that allow some type of change in the paths are usual. When flying, Vueling allows a change On the flight up to two hours before the exit as long as you pay the difference with the new journey. They say you can save between 55 and 70 euros. Ryanair herself also has a rate Specific for flight change before closing its shipping doors. And it’s not just a matter of flying. In the railroad, this type of options in which they pay an extra allow the change of day and time of a train is usual until a few minutes before. It is something that offers from the BIRD until Ouigo either Iro. Also when the train has been lost (the equivalent of Ryanair’s option). In Iryo, for example, this change It … Read more

Google’s strategy to be the perfect partner of writers and programmers

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Artificial intelligence chatbots (AI) have come to lend us a hand when words do not come out or the code stuck. They can help write that speech that does not finish flowing or solving doubts in the middle of a programming line. But there is a problem: to move forward with Prompts, one after another, it can end up being an obstacle, especially when we want to focus on a concrete part of the project. So much Chatgpt as Claude They have faced this challenge With a function that acts like a canvas, allowing to work directly on specific parts of the content. Now is Google’s turn, which has just presented the canvas of Gemini. As in the other proposals, we find an interactive window aimed at helping us to improve our work in real time thanks to several commands and format tools. It all starts with a draft. Returning to the example we mentioned at the beginning, if you are thinking of writing a speech to honor someone special, you can start creating a rather basic draft and gradually work the text. We will not have to elaborate a very precise prompt to indicate to Gemini to modify this or that part. It will be enough to mark a paragraph and ask him to rewrite him with a new style. And in programming? If we are working in software development, Gemini Canvas also promise to be very useful. In addition to receiving the classic, it helps to chop code that the wizard can offer us, the “canvas” will allow us to generate and prevail HTML/React code. This will result in that we can have a visual prototype of our web applications, which should help us in programming tasks. But this does not end in the preview. Once we have the preview of our project we can ask Gemini to modify input fields or add action buttons more easily. The combination of Gemini + Canvas should allow us, according to Google, work with Python scripts, as well as creating games that we can try directly in the browser window and run simulations. When will Canvas available in Gemini? Google has just announced the function and is now available worldwide, including the European Union. Acting it is as simple as having a Gemini or Gemini Advanced account. Once inside, you just have to look at the bottom of the chatbot text box, where a new button next to Deep Research now appears. From there, you can directly access this tool. Images | Google In Xataka | The videos of AI have broken the Instagram and Tiktok algorithms. Welcome to the new “AI landscape”

France is installing turbines under the sea to exploit the renewable energy source that never ceases: the tides

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In the heart of the sea, where the powerful tidal currents move to the rhythm of lunar gravity, an energy revolution is being created that promises to transform the future of Europe. France has a continuous energy with a large -scale installation. The project. French company Normandie Hydroliennes has created The NH1 initiative to generate energy from sea currents. The installation will consist of four seniomotor submarine wind turbines that will be located in the Raz Blanchard, a sea step known for its currents. The great support. EU 2023 Innovation Fund He has subsidized to the project with 31.3 million euros. In this way, Europe expects to integrate tidal energy into the energy mix in France and Europe, adding a constant and predictable source to avoid Intermittent energy problems. The largest in Europe. Thus it will be thanks to the AR3000 turbines, which are considered The most powerful in the world in the mareomotor energy sector. Each turbine will have a 3MW power and a 24 -meter rotor diameter and, its advanced control system will constantly adjust the speed and angle of the blades to optimize the production of electricity. It should be added that the marine structure of these turbines allows them to be installed in just 20 minutes. Stable energy. An interesting small fact is that this type of renewable energy offers a stable and continuous supply, thanks to Natural forces as the lunar gravity that generates the tides and moves the oceans continuously. Energy sending. The energy generated by the turbines will be transported to the ground through a single export cable, which facilitates the connection of multiple turbines to transmit the electricity generated efficiently. This type of very demanded cables in Europe It has made effective The network connection between England and Denmark, among other projects. However, too It has been target of objectives In geopolitical conflicts. The occasional setback. Like any type of large -scale system, problems may appear. The company has indicated that the design of the project minimizes the environmental impact and reduces costs, but problems may arise due to the extreme marine conditions of the sea pass. As for the marine impact, problems may arise of local fauna and flora. Forecasts. From the French company have indicated which will provide 34 GWh per year to the France electricity network from 2028. In addition, they have estimated that this energy source has a potential of up to 100GW by 2050, supplying the electrical needs of 94 million homes throughout the continent. Image | Wiseed Xataka | Oceanic energy is the new promise of renewables. And Japan is already testing a gigantic turbine

The greatest acquisition of the company’s history revolves around cybersecurity

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23,000 million dollars were not enough to close the initial treatment per Wiz. In July last year, Google presented its purchase proposal For the cybersecurity company in the cloud, But the offer was rejected. If he had completed, he would have marked the most ambitious acquisition in the history of the search engine. The conversations did not stop and, after months of negotiations, Google He has managed to close The agreement for 32,000 million dollars. The agreement. Google, under the leadership of L succinity Pichai, will disburse 32,000 million dollars (about 29,270 million euros) in a transaction entirely in cash. For now, they have signed a ‘definitive agreement’ that paves the way to close the operation. However, as is the case with any purchase of this magnitude, the process must still exceed the scrutiny of competition regulators in several countries, including the United States FTC, the United Kingdom CMA and the authorities of the European Union. Google’s most expensive purchase. Until now, no acquisition had cost the Mountain View giant so much. To put it in perspective, YouTube came out for 1,650 million dollars, Motorola for 12.5 billion and Mandiant for 5.4 billion. Wiz far exceed any previous figure. Behind the purchase. Multimillion -dollar acquisitions are not decisions that great technological ones take light. Behind each movement of this caliber there is a well -defined strategy. In this case, Google is committed to Wiz to reinforce cloud security and enhance its multicloud approach. If everything progresses as planned, the company will become part of Google Cloud, the ambitious cloud computing division that has acquired great notoriety in the middle of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). What does Wiz stand out? This New York headquarters offers a cloud security platform that is integrated without interruptions with the main cloud services and code environments. Its technology quickly analyzes customer infrastructure, creating a detailed map of code, resources, services and applications, in addition to its connections. With this, identify possible attack routes, prioritizes the most critical risks and allows developers to strengthen safety before deployment. Google Cloud competition works with Wiz. What will happen now? Three of Google Cloud’s main rivals, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud, already use Wiz’s solutions. Now that Google’s purchase seems imminent, the doubt arises about the future of these agreements. As the company has advanced, Wiz services will remain available for third parties. In fact, Google Cloud plans to offer these security solutions to its partners through its marketplace. “We hope to welcome the Wiz team and offer better cybersecurity alternatives for companies and governments around the world,” said the company, making its approach clear. In development. Images | Arthur Osipyan | Google | Wiz In Xataka | The true crown jewel in Apple is not its products, but its credibility. And they just torpedo her

Pebble creator resurrects his legacy with 30 days of autonomy and electronic ink screens

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Years after the disappearance of Pebble, the smart watch that inaugurated a category through Kickstarter in 2012, Its creator returns to load. Core Devices, the new company founded by Eric Migicovsky, has just presented two models that recover the essence of the original Pebble: Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2. This time, the bet is to recover the original philosophy of the product, thanks to that Google released Pebbleos as an open source in January. Core 2 duo and core time 2 technical sheet Core 2 duo Core Time 2 SCREEN 1.26 inches E-paper monochromatic 144 x 168 pixels, 176 dpi With backhoper 1.5 inches e-paper color (64 colors) 200 x 228 pixels, 202 dpi With backhoper INTERACTION 4 physical buttons 4 physical buttons + touch screen MATERIALS Polycarbonate frame (black or white) Metal frame (several color options) Sensors 6 -axis Imu Compass Barometer 6 -axis Imu Heart rhythm monitor Connectivity Not specified Compatible with iOS and Android Not specified Compatible with iOS and Android CHARACTERISTICS Microphone and speaker Vibration motor (linear resonance actuator) IPX8 water resistance Step and sleep monitoring Microphone and speaker Vibration motor (linear resonance actuator) IPX8 water resistance Step and sleep monitoring BATTERY 30 days of autonomy 30 days of autonomy Load connector Standard pebble charger Standard pebble charger BELT 22 mm 22 mm Operating system Pebbleos (open source) +10,000 WatchFaces and Applications Pebbleos (open source) +10,000 WatchFaces and Applications PRICE $ 149 225 dollars AVAILABILITY Shipping from July 2025 Shipping from July 2025 Unlike the current trend in smart watches, which usually bet on high resolution AMOLED screens in exchange for more limited autonomies, Core Devices Recover the philosophy that made Pebble popular: screens e-paper Always active with an outstanding autonomy of 30 days. Core 2 duo is an evolution of Pebble 2with monochromatic screen and a simplified design with polycarbonate body. Meanwhile, the Core Time 2 represents the high range with a screen e-paper a Color of 64 tones, metallic frame and additional functions such as heart rate monitoring and touch screen. The return of a different philosophy The new Core Devices watches keep Pebble DNA intact, but with notable improvements. The main advance is autonomywhich passes from the 7 days of the original 30 -day models on the new devices. Both models incorporate microphone and speaker, elements that were not present in all the original Pebbles. Pebbleos, now open source after Google’s decision (owner of Fitbit, which in turn acquired the intellectual property of Pebble in 2016), remains the heart of these watches. This guarantees the compatibility with more than 10,000 watchfaces and existing applications. Image: Core Devices. Eric Migicovsky, original founder of Pebble and now in front of Core Devices, explained in his blog A couple of months ago he decided to resume the project because “nobody makes a smartwatch with the basic set of features I want.” Among these essential characteristics, it stands out: E-paper screen always active (visible under sunlight, discreet). Long battery life (to avoid frequent loads). Simple and well -designed user experience focused on basic functions (time, notifications, music control, alarms, weather, calendar, sleeping/steps monitoring). Physical buttons (to control music without looking at the screen). Possibility of customization (creation of Watchfaces own). Sustainability above all Image: Core Devices. Image: Core Devices. Image: Core Devices. Unlike the aggressive growth approach that characterized Pebble in its beginnings, Migicovsky has opted this time for a more sustainable model. “I am building a small and centered company to manufacture these watches. I have not planned to raise money from investors or hire a great team. The emphasis is on sustainability, “he said in his blog. Core Devices has not launched a Kickstarter campaign, but offers direct reserves through its website, with the possibility of complete cancellation and reimbursement until the shipment, estimated for July of this year. Google’s decision of convert pebbleos into open source software It has been fundamental for this rebirth. According to Migicovsky, “Pebbleos took dozens of engineers working for four years to build, along with our fantastic product equipment and quality control. Reproducing that for new hardware would take a long time.” The Pebbleos Source Code It is now available in Githuballowing any developer to use, bifurcar and improve the operating system. This opens the door not only to official Core Devices watches, but potentially to other manufacturers interested in creating devices compatible with the Pebble ecosystem. Price and availability of the core 2 duo and core time 2 The new Core Devices watches They are already available to book. The Core 2 Duo is priced at $ 149 with shipments planned for July 2025, while the Core Time 2 will cost $ 225 and will begin to be distributed in December 2025. International orders will be sent through messaging with follow -up (DHL, Fedex, UPS), although the company warns that buyers outside the United States must be prepared for possible taxes and customs. It is the market, friend. Outstanding image | Core Devices, Unspash, Xataka In Xataka | The smart watches market had been growing for years. Now face his “smartphone moment”

Google have been with a problem in the processor of their pixel for years. There is a potential alliance to solve it

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If you buy a Google Pixel you do it for its camera, the clean Software of Google or the years and years of support. But, rarely, you do it for its processor. The tensor google have been showing behind their direct competition in something key in the high range: the power. There are two responsible here: Google, and the company in which it has trusted during these years to develop its processors: Samsung Foundry. The agreement seems to have ended, and rumors about a new Google Tensioner Manufactured by TSMC they have been on the table for months. Reuters He now collects new news in this regard: the company is finalizing an alliance with Mediatek for the next tensioner versions. Specifically, those that will be implemented in the 2026 Google Pixel. The company has not made statements about this decision or (still) official. The reasons for betting on MediaTak is clear: the direct relationship of the Taiwanese giant with TSMC and the tight price relationship against Broadcom, Google’s current partner. The company will not close relations with the American giant yet, since a good part of the hardware used to process functions of AI will remain in charge. MediaTak is one of the strongest manufacturers currently in the semiconductor industry. He has managed to leave the ghosts of the past behind, and offers solutions at height (and even in some cases, above) of Qualcomm. The Samsung semiconductor division, on the contrary, It does not go through its best moment. Years of performance problems with exynos make rumors on the table about a Division restructuring. Image | Xataka In Xataka | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Analysis: A great candidate for Best Android of the Year … with a big pending matter

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