We Spaniards are changing fishmongers for fish on a platter. And it is costing us very expensive

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When your grandparents wanted to buy fish, they might have found more or less variety, but they had it easy: they went to the market or the fishmonger, asked questions, chose, paid and returned home with the purchase. Today things are somewhat more complicated. Or not. with consumption in low hours and food spending increasingly concentrated In supermarkets (to the detriment of neighborhood stores), it is increasingly common that instead of buying salmon, sea bream or any other fish on a counter, we take it from a refrigerator, already scaled, filleted and served on trays. The question is… Does that make it more expensive for us? What has happened? that the OCU just responded to a question that you may have asked yourself more than once if you usually consume packaged fish from the supermarket: Are you paying a premium? Would that filleted fish be cheaper if you bought it in the fishmonger’s section instead of on a tray? It is an interesting question if we take into account that Mercadona, the chain with higher market share of the country and agglutinator of more than 30% of the food distribution business in some parts of Spain, has decided retire their fish counters and bet on the sale of this product already prepared, packaged and arranged on trays. What has the OCU found out? In general terms, it is (indeed) likely that you are spending more money by taking home already packaged merchandise instead of buying it at the supermarket fishmonger. After carrying out a study in a dozen chains throughout April, the OCU concluded that “fresh fish sold packaged is up to 30% more expensive than that purchased at the fishmonger if they are small varieties, already cleaned and filleted.” That last nuance is important because the organization’s technicians verified that the percentage goes up or down depending on the type of product we are talking about. In some cases the extra cost of packaged fish compared to that sold over the counter shoots up to 45%. In others it narrows so much that it is almost imperceptible. “The answer is not as simple as it seems: in some cases, especially for smaller or portioned fish, we do pay a lot more to buy clean fish on a tray, but in others, for larger ones, there is almost no difference,” details the OCU. Can it go further? Yes. To begin, it is useful to know how your study was carried out. As recognizes the OCU itselfthe analysis is not as simple as writing down the cost (euros per kilo) of each product and then comparing. There are chains that only sell certain varieties of fish through a single channel (counter or trays). As if that didn’t complicate things enough, there is another key handicap: trays of filleted and packaged fish usually offer 100% edible product; That is, without bones, heads or any other disposable part, something that can happen with whole pieces from the fish market. And how did they calculate it? How can we compare the prices of trays of already cleaned fish with those we see in fishmongers, which usually show the cost €/kg of whole pieces? To solve it, the OCU was based on estimates from the Spanish Nutrition Foundation that they conclude that the edible part of the fish usually represents more or less between 55 and 67%, depending on whether we are talking, for example, about sea bream or sea bass. As for the chains, the OCU set in Ahorramás, Alcampo, Aldi, BM, Carrefour, Dia, Hipercor, La Despensa, Lidl and Mercadona. If we talk about gender, the analysis focused on four species frequently consumed in homes: sea bream, sea bass, hake and salmon. For referencethroughout the year between October 2024 and November 2025, we Spaniards consume 0.56 kg of sea bream, 0.55 of sea bass, 1.44 of salmon and 1.54 of hake. Do those details matter? Yes. Because thanks to them we can better understand how the gap between the price of fish on the counter and on a tray widens or narrows depending on the product we are talking about. The clearest cases are represented sea ​​bream and sea bass. In the first case (gilthead) the OCU calculates that merchandise sold packaged is on average 27% more expensive. And at the counter we also pay for the amount of merchandise that is wasted after weighing the complete piece. In some supermarkets that percentage even shot up to 47%. The case of the sea bass is even more egregious. The surcharge detected in filleted products served on trays is 45%. Is it always like this? Things change considerably when we talk about hake and salome. If we want some slices or loins, there are no big differences depending on whether we ask the fishmonger at the counter or go to the supermarket refrigerator to buy them in trays. A hake cut and prepared on the counter came out in April for €17-25/kgwhile on a tray it was charged at €18-25/kg. The salmon slices or loins also cost practically the same (€20-23/kg) both in the fishmonger and in boats. What is the conclusion? “The conclusion is clear: in small fish, the greater the handling, the more expensive the fish on a tray becomes compared to selling on the counter. In preparations with less handling, the premium is much lower, if not residual,” ditch the organization. In short: there is a premium, although it is not always nor is it equally forceful in all cases. It depends on the type of fish and also the level of preparation we want. “In small and filleted fish, convenience does pay.” Better one or the other? The OCU admits that the trays have “pros and cons” for both consumers and supermarkets. Among the first, the most obvious is speed and comfort. One of its biggest drawbacks is the loss of the figure of the fishmonger, crucial for advising the client, and the generation of waste. The organization also warns … Read more

Booktubers already confess that they read ChatGPT summaries. The question now is what is “reading” in 2025

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The booktubers (social media content creators whose identity revolves around reading) are starting to shamelessly admit that they don’t read the books they recommend: they read what ChatGPT says and summarizes about them. The curious thing is that, unlike what more veteran readers would do, they do not confess it to their smartphone as something they believe they should be ashamed of, or apologizing to their followers for generating second-rate content. They count it as a productivity hack, a clever solution to the problem of having to produce content about books they don’t actually have time to read. 100 books in a week. The most striking case of this trend (that is still kicking) spiked in August 2025, when a TikTok user published a video in which He claimed to have read 100 books in a week.. The trick: the SoBrief app, which offers more than 73,500 audio and text summaries with the hook of “finish any book in 10 minutes.” The reaction on social networks was immediate: what is left of reading if what you are looking for It’s not exactly Lee’s experience.r? It was even commented that these booktubers had managed to make what Bradbury advocated in ‘Fahrenheit 451’ a reality (possibly the summary does not talk about it). It’s all invented. Although generative AI is now capable of summarizing the book we want in seconds, the Internet has been doing this function for years (in a more laborious way, of course). CliffsNotes, in fact, is pre-internet: has been on the market since 1958 publishing books that summarize other books, as an aid for students. SparkNotes, founded by four Harvard students in 1999democratized literary summaries on the internet and made them free. Blinkist, born in 2012, transferred that spirit to nonfiction essays. There is a whole geneological line which ranges from these meeting points for students who didn’t arrive in time to read the books (we had ‘The Lazy Corner’) to NotebookILM and ChatGPT, which devastates all of the above: ChatGPT is free and can summarize anything in minutes. The novelty coincides with the growing pressure on creators of literary content to give their opinion on everything that comes to market. The perfect storm. Second-hand identities. Beyond there being influencers more or less honest with their followers, the conversation and the underlying controversy affects the cultural identity of the books. In the column cited above, Marc Watkins talks about the importance of the bookshelf that was seen in Zoom video calls during the pandemic (which led to the trend of hiring services that sent you books with the “right” authors for the background of your meetings). We have reached the point where the idea of ​​being readers is valued more than the act of being one. There is thousand incarnations of this idea: books sorted by color on Instagram, hauls of visits to the bookstore that are never read, the videos of “books that changed my life” with recently purchased titles… being a reader is the center of these new identities, when reading itself should be. No humans have been harmed. We have a conceptual caper that rounds out all this chaos: a good part of the books that circulate in these communities were not written by any human either. According to a study from January 2026 that analyzed 844 books from the “Success” self-help subcategory on Amazon, published between August and November 2025, 77% were likely written entirely by AI models (although these assertions must also be pick them up with tweezers). The same report states that less than 4% of the authors in that sample published 12% of all titles. There are profiles that published five or more books in the period analyzed. One of the extreme cases is that of an author who published an entire series of motivational books in three days. Human participation in this entire assembly line is minimal: the content is synthetic, it is summarized by an AI, it is commented on by creators who have not read it, and the public participates in a conversation about books that no one in the chain really knows what they are about (and it doesn’t matter much either). It traffics in the shadow of books: signs that there are books somewhere, data about their existence, reactions to those data. In Xataka | There is only something as fascinating as the work of Albert Camus, his death: absurd, unforeseen and with the shadow of the KGB

If you feel guilty every time you leave your dog home alone, science has an explanation (and a couple of solutions)

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Anyone who has a dog as a pet has probably faced a big problem when they grab their keys and coat and head out the door. This is nothing more than the whining and nervous pacing of an animal behind its owner that can end up barking or even destroying some object in the home due to the stress they feel when they are left alone and ‘abandoned’ under their conscience. However, science suggests that This separation anxiety is a bidirectional phenomenon. In two senses. As stated in different texts, leaving our pet alone not only triggers a peak of stress in the animal, but also generates a deep burden of guilt and anxiety in the human. And no, it is not that we are excessively humanizing our dogs, it is that our brains and theirs have developed an attachment bond that is comparable to that of interpersonal relationships. It’s not parenting. One idea we have in mind is that when a dog has anxiety when its owner leaves, for example, for work, it is the result of having had a very permissive childhood in which no animal restrictions were imposed. But today this has changed with important data. We can find these data in a large study published in 2020 on the canine population in Finland that revealed that between 14% and 20% Of dogs suffer from separation anxiety, they often have a strong fear of other stressors, such as loud noise. Why do they do it? Neither revenge nor general anger at having been left alone come into play here, but rather this behavior is linked to patterns of frustration and panic. Besides, there are some factors that predispose animals to have these problems, such as being male, coming from a shelter, having suffered early weaning or facing an environment that lacks predictability. In the human. Staying with only the reaction that the animal has, the truth is that it is a very short understatement. And here science has seen that owners also experience stress, difficulty concentrating at work or even cancel social plans to avoid the distress of leaving their pet alone. And here the bond that is generated between the human and the animal comes into play, being an attachment bond like that of a father with his newborn. And the people who develop an “anxious attachment” to their pets are precisely those who experience higher levels of anxiety when separating from them, as well as much more serious depressive and somatic symptoms when the animal dies or is not present. The solution. One of the important points in this case lies in teaching the dog’s brain that “exit signals” such as taking the keys or putting on the shoes, do not necessarily mean the end of the world, doing them without leaving the house. But also, we must keep in mind that when we return home we do not have to ‘throw a party’ to compensate for the guilt, since we only confirm to the dog that our absence was a terrible state of exception that has finally ended. This is why reunion should be normalized when we talk about a few hours of separation. Images | Wade Austin Ellis In Xataka | We have been using our pets to relieve our anxiety. And now the stress is on them

what changes from June 1

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Let’s tell you all changes that have been announced in the payment system of the Madrid Metro network. These changes will bring new payment methods for the Metro that will be much more flexible and comfortable for users. These measures will begin with a first phase focused more on tourists than citizens, and this is what we are going to explain to you. It is a system that allows you pay at the turnstiles with your card or mobileso you no longer need to buy individual tickets. Direct payment by card and mobile Starting June 1 the Madrid Metro network is going to establish a payment system at the turnstiles themselves. In this way, users will be able to enter directly without having to purchase a Public Transport Card. You can make payments both with physical cards and from smart devices wherever you have them integrated, such as mobile phones, smart watches or other devices with contactless technology. Come on, you just have to bring your card or mobile phone with the wallet app to the turnstile, and it will charge you and let you pass. It’s something similar to what you can do on highways. The Metro network has already adapted a total of 1,249 turnstiles to be able to do this. In addition, all stations in the network will also have devices prepared to validate transport tickets using QR codes. During the first weeks, this payment method will have a promotional reduced price which will be 1.5 euros. Normally the price of the Metro can vary between 1.50 and 3 euros depending on your station of origin and destination, but to encourage its use the minimum price will be temporarily charged. In 2027 there will be smart payments What we have told you about card or mobile payments is only the first phase to modernize payments in the Metro. A smart payment system will also be implemented in 2027 called “Account-Based Ticketing”. This system will calculate the cheapest fare for each traveler based on the number of trips they make each day, and their origin and destination stations. Come on, it will mean that you don’t have to think about what rate you need to contract, and it will take into account your usage habits to give you the cheapest alternative. In Xataka Basics | Madrid transport pass in 2026: how much the discounts are extended, what are the prices and how to renew

Tom Hanks refuses to participate in the remake of this classic Hollywood film

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In 2000, during the promotional tour for ‘Náufrago’, a journalist asked Tom Hanks If you would be willing to put yourself in the shoes of the protagonist of a remake of ‘The Invisible Harvey’, the 1950 fantasy comedy whose cast already led James Stewart and a rabbit that doesn’t exist. The response was blunt: “It’s like saying that we are going to make a new version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life!’ For what? Leave her alone. ‘Harvey’ is perfect as it is, thank you.” Harvey: Origins. Before being a movie, ‘Invisible Harvey’ was a play. Its author, Mary Chase, took two years to write and premiered it on Broadway on November 1, 1944. It lasted 1,775 performances, until 1949, and in 1945 it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In it, Elwood P. Dowd is an affable, bar-loving man who finds a good friend in Harvey, a six-foot white rabbit-like pooka (creature from Celtic mythology) that only he can see. His sister tries to put him in a clinic in a play that asks what exactly it means to be sane. The movie. When Universal bought the rights, James Stewart was the natural choice for the lead. The film hit theaters in December 1950 and performed reasonably well: around $2.6 million in revenue, but insufficient to cover the high rights costs for the work. Josephine Hull won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress and Stewart was nominated, but the memory of the film eventually faded in time, recovering decades later as a piece of unintentionally lysergic friendly fantasy cinema. Other remakes… by Tom Hanks. Hanks rejected the project in 2000, but it cannot be said that the actor is opposed on principle to updating stories from the past. Or at least it wouldn’t be in a short time: in 2004 he starred in ‘The Ladykillers’ by the Coen brothers, a remake of Alexander Mackendrick’s 1955 British crime comedy ‘The Quintet of Death’. In 2022 he made ‘The Worst Neighbor in the World’, directed by Marc Forster, a direct adaptation of the Swedish ‘A Man Called Ove’ (2015) by Hannes Holm. A remake that has a tail. ‘The Invisible Harvey’ has been on the verge of materializing on numerous occasions, without ever coming to fruition. Don Gregory acquired the rights in 1996 and ended up selling them to Miramax, which He didn’t do anything with them either.. In November 2003, John Travolta was in negotiations to star in a remake co-produced by Dimension Films and MGM, which also fell through. The most serious attempt came in 2009, when Steven Spielberg he was interested in directing the film under the umbrella of Fox and DreamWorks. Spielberg’s first choice for Elwood was his frequent collaborator Tom Hanks, but when Hanks turned down the role, Spielberg shelved the project. Later the names of Robert Downey Jr. and other actors such as Jim Carrey or Adam Sandler circulated, without any of those names reaching beyond speculation. In December 2018, Netflix announced that it had picked up the rights to the project, with the writers of ‘Shrek 2’ and ‘The Smurfs’ on board. But since that announcement no progress has been made. The versions that did exist. Although the film remake was never made, the film does have history on television. The first remake came in 1958, with Art Carney in the title role. It was well received at the time, but without leaving too much of a mark. In 1972 it was James Stewart himself who returned to the character, in a Hallmark Hall of Fame production for NBC. Stewart accepted this second opportunity because he was dissatisfied with his performance in the original film: the result was a darker version and more faithful to the play than to the film. In 1996 the most forgotten version arrived: an adaptation for CBS with Harry Anderson as Elwood, and with Leslie Nielsen in the cast, with added scenes and a change of tone that was not very convincing. That same project was the one that Don Gregory ended up selling to Miramax when the rights to the film remake continued to float around. Header | Dick Thomas Johnson In Xataka | Originality is dead in Hollywood: ‘Moana 2’ culminates a year where only sequels triumph at the box office

The Ferrari Luce is horrifying almost everyone. And that’s the smartest thing Ferrari has ever done.

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When I write these lines, less than twelve hours have passed since Ferrari presented its first electric car. But what could be a polarizing release has become more or less unanimous if you scroll through social networks like X or Instagram comments. He Ferrari Luce is: ugly. There would be those who were in favor of a completely electric Ferrari but if we talk about its pure aesthetics, no one seems to make sense of it. It didn’t take long for them to arrive comparisons with a Nissan Leafjokes that They resemble the Luce with Apple’s Magic Mouse and its controversial loading port and, of course, a huge string of comments in which it is questioned that someone can buy “that” for more than 600,000 euros. And that’s the smartest thing Ferrari has ever done. No, I will not be the one to defend the aesthetics of the most anticipated electric car in years. I won’t be the one to say that I like it, because I would be betraying the truth. I will not be the one to defend, even, its interior. But I understand what they have done. Or I think I understand it, you will say. The largest accessory in the world Ferrari is passion. Ferrari is sportsmanship. Ferrari is the sound of the best V12. But Ferrari has also become something more. Ferrari, the most famous car manufacturer in the world, has long since transcended the market itself. The Il Cavallino brand is fashion and design. Although some don’t like (or we don’t like) that fashion or that design. With the current European emissions regulations and due to its own positioning in the collective ideology, Ferrari needed to release an electric car. It is not that the brand has problems passing on the million-dollar fines for excess emissions from its cars to its customers, but the Luce allows them to expand their profit margin per unit sold so that Europe does not narrow it. And we must not forget that the huge investment in R&D not only reverts to the Luce, the Ferrari F80, which is the brand’s most advanced car and one of those exclusive units that the firm launches every 10 years mounts the same electric motors for its hybrid train. Decisions that will be maintained over time. In short, if Ferrari wants continue putting a naturally aspirated V12 engine on the market Earning the enormous amount of money he earned with each unit sold, he had no choice but to launch an electric car. At this point, the company had two paths to take. The first was to create an electric Ferrari. Simply. An aesthetic similar to what we already know, but with an electrical system that takes the hiccups away. There would be no doubt that the launch would have been less polarizing, with its detractors assured but also its staunch defenders. The second possibility was to take an alternative route, to do something completely different. And that’s what they’ve done. Right now, the electric supercar market does not exist. The Porsche Taycan achieved enormous success in its first years, hiding its enormous weight with a behavior that our colleague Héctor Ares said he had never experienced. But over the years, sales have been deflating. Mate Rimac said that his supercar, the Rimac Refrigerator which was sold as the electric car faster and more advanced of the world, It is not sold because the customer feels that a political decision is being imposed on them. Lamborghini has canceled its plans to launch an electric car because it says it does not match its essence and, we imagine, potential sales have cooled down. Anyone looking for a supercar wants it for image. But also because he enjoys the sound of his engine, the sharp click of his gear change. It’s an image, of course, but the experience brings with it additional sensations that are impossible to match with an electric car at the moment, no matter how fast it is. Interior of the new Ferrari Luce The alternative has been find a new audience. The choice of Jony Ive to design the interior of the car gave clues that, for better or worse, the Ferrari Luce would be different. And you may like it more or less but the design exercise is intelligent and well thought out. The choice of the former Apple guru together with Marc Newson he anticipated strong emotions. And the result speaks for itself. According to the brand, this duo “was given the necessary creative freedom to define the design direction of the project from the beginning” and their collaboration with Ferrari Design Studio added “a fresh perspective and mutual enrichment, allowing the introduction of a new aesthetic language” If it makes complete sense, it is because Ferrari has lost the purist in this segment. Whether you like it more or less aesthetically, betting on the same line to create an electric supercar would condemn you to ostracism. Rejected by the hardest wing and diluted in the range for the client who was no longer considering a Ferrari from the start. The Ferrari Luce is the largest accessory in the world. It is not designed to check if that 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds is real. Or if it is true that it reaches 310 km/h top speed. Nor to face his almost 2,300 kg on a circuit. The Ferrari Luce was born as a luxury accessory for the elite. To enjoy the best restaurants in the center of cities like London, New York or Miami. The way of shouting that you are trendy, that no matter how much money you have you are committed to a certain lifestyle. Just like a Lamborghini Urus, it is designed to be walked on the street and not to face a circuit, no matter how surprising its performance on it was. That the car is the first five-seater Ferrari in history is a good example of the underlying philosophy. Enzo Ferrari … Read more

Searching for extraterrestrial life has an unexpected new enemy: neighboring black holes

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At the time of search for habitable exoplanetswe usually take into account factors such as whether they are within the habitable zone of their star or whether they have a sufficient amount of water. However, there is another parameter that has not been taken into account until now and that, according to a recently published study, may be decisive: the presence of supermassive black holes in the vicinity of the planet. Even distant black holes. This study, published in The Astrophysical Journalpoints to two types of winds generated by supermassive black holes. Some driven by moment and others driven by energy. The former are lighter, but the latter can be intense enough to leave a nearby exoplanet without an atmosphere. Since the atmosphere is indeed an essential ingredient for life, we should be paying much more attention to large black holes. In fact, if these winds are sufficiently energetic, an exoplanet could be affected even by a black hole located at a great distance. Much more than a living area. Generally, to search for habitable exoplanets, it is taken into account that they are within what is known as the habitable zone. This is a region that is at the right distance from its star so that it is neither too hot nor too cold and therefore the water can remain liquid. In recent years, much more specific factors have been taken into account, such as the proximity of supernovae. These stellar phenomena release so much radiation that it can sterilize life on a planet. They also emit shock waves so large that they can destroy their atmosphere. Since supernovae may be key, the authors of the recently published study also wanted to explore the role of black holes. What they found is very relevant to the future search for habitable planets. Active galactic nuclei. This study focuses on active galactic nuclei. That is, supermassive black holes, with masses billions of times greater than that of the Sun, that are actively feeding. That is, they continue absorbing matter into themselves. But, as is well known, black holes do not only absorb matter. There is also some radiation and particles that are released abruptly, giving rise to something known as jets. The movement of these particles also forms winds that can affect what happens around them. Based on the hypothesis that these scientists had, the more massive a black hole of this type is and the more it is feeding, the more energy it must release, so that the atmosphere of possible nearby exoplanets heats up more, its molecules move faster and escape more easily into space. Therefore, the atmosphere breaks down faster and its probability of habitability is lower. Unlike supernovae, which release energy much more abruptly, in this case it would be done in a sustained manner, so there may be more consequences. The two types of wind. Through the development of simplified models, it was observed that galactic nuclei release winds that, upon impact with the interstellar medium, divide into two streams. If they cool, they cannot expand, so they will have almost no energy. These do not propagate efficiently and have a limited effect on the galaxy. On the other hand, if these winds do not cool, they expand like a bubble, releasing a large amount of energy that can sweep the galaxy and affect the atmosphere of exoplanets along the way. These are the truly problematic ones, so it would be necessary to take into account whether there are any in the vicinity when choosing exoplanets that are candidates for hosting life. Also the ozone layer. It has been seen that these black holes can also release nitrogen oxides that affect the ozone layerin case a planet has it. If this is the case, it does not mean that there is not necessarily life, but it would be limited to the oceans. It would be another factor to take into account. With all these parameters, we can get a much more precise idea of ​​which planets could truly be habitable. Searching for life in the Universe seems to be like looking for a needle in a haystack. But the more we know, the smaller that haystack will become. Images | NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Jeremy Schnittman, cmglee In Xataka | The James Webb has broken another historical record: a supermassive black hole older than expected

PcComponentes plummets the price (to a historic low) of this Motorola mobile with 256 GB and spectacular screen

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Finding the perfect balance in the telephone mid-range is not an easy task. Many brands sacrifice design to offer power, or vice versa. However, Motorola has been proving for some time that you can have it all in a slim, lightweight body. If you are looking to renew your old smartphone without leaving your salary, PcComponentes has this Motorola Edge 70 Fusion 5G at historical minimum price: 324.99 euros. Motorola edge 70 fusion 5G 8GB 256GB 6.78″ Black Snapdragon processor The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A mobile with a cinema screen and balanced power The first thing that enters the eyes of this Motorola Edge 70 Fusion It is its aesthetic section. Inheriting the design lines of its older brothers, this device relies on an extremely thin body, softened edges and a 6.78 inch pOLED curved screen with Full HD+ resolution. But this mobile phone is not just a pretty face, it also has a 120Hz refresh ratewhich guarantees absolute fluidity when scrolling on social networks or playing games. Additionally, the screen is compatible with HDR10+so you can enjoy Netflix series and movies with the best color interpretation. Inside, there is a processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3accompanied by 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB internal storagemore than enough space to forget about constantly deleting photos, videos or apps. In the photographic section, Motorola has not messed around with infill sensors for this model. We find a 50 MP high resolution main camera signed by Sony and supported by Artificial Intelligence to capture clear night shots, and an ultra wide angle that more than meets the requirements in landscapes and group photos. Although if there is something in which it also stands out compared to its rivals, it is its layer of customization: MyUX. With it, Motorola offers a cleaner, purer and more fluid Android experience, without bloatware (pre-installed junk apps) and with smart gestures that facilitate daily use (for example, shake your phone to turn on the flashlight). Its huge battery with capacity of 7,000 mAh It is another of its hallmarks. Although it not only stands out for this number, but also for its 68 W Turbo Power fast charging technology. This is perfect for those who want to charge their smartphone quickly before leaving the house, while getting dressed and having breakfast, for example. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: offer for the motorola edge 70 fusion smartphone ✅ THE BEST Design and ergonomics: It is an extremely thin, light and aesthetic phone. The curved screen and the rear finishes make it look like an 800 euro mobile phone instead of a mid-range one. pOLED screen: It is clear that Motorola panels are superb. The 120 Hz refresh rate combined with pOLED technology offers vibrant colors, pure blacks and excellent brightness for outdoors. ❌ THE WORST Fair power for gaming: The processor is designed for energy efficiency and everyday fluidity (social networks, multitasking, streaming). If you are looking for a mobile phone to play extremely demanding titles in 3D graphics at a competitive level, you will notice that it lacks a little oomph. Curved screen fragility: Visually it is beautiful, but curved screens are more prone to breaking in case of side falls and finding a good tempered glass protector that fits perfectly is more complicated. 💡 BUY IT IF… You prioritize design and comfort. If you hate cell phones that look like heavy bricks in your pocket and you are looking for something elegant, slim and that attracts attention, this is your cell phone. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… The camera is your only measure when buying a mobile phone and you usually take a lot of photos in dark interiors or at parties at night, a Google Pixel from the “A” series will give you better results in photographic processing. Accessories that may interest you for this mobile FDHYFGDY Magnetic Case for Motorola Edge 70 Fusion The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Motorola Moto Buds: Wireless headphones 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 | Pepu Ricca (Xataka) and Motorola In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best wireless headphones. Which one to buy and 21 models from 15 euros to 470 euros

is coming back from Russia and bombing its own soldiers

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In World War II, many armies reused captured enemy tanks simply painting over their own symbols and returning them to combat days later. Eight decades later, the war in Ukraine has regained that same logic… only now the weapons come flying back at night. The night witch changes owners. The Baba Yaga heavy drones had become one of the weapons most feared of the Ukrainian arsenal. Large, slow and capable of transporting mines, projectiles or supplies during night flights, these devices ended up generating such fear among Russian soldiers that they ended up baptizing them with the name of the Slavic folklore witch that stalks its victims in the dark. The problem for Ukraine is that that same psychological weapon is now beginning to return from the other side of the front. Russia is capturing, repairing and reusing quantities Baba Yaga crescents shot down to bombard Ukrainian positions with exactly the same tactics who for years terrorized their own troops. Drone warfare has thus entered a strange phase where weapons no longer only change hands: they also change identity. The problem with heavy drones. Unlike the small, cheap, disposable FPV drones that dominate much of the battlefield, the Baba Yaga are complex platforms and relatively difficult to manufacture. The reason? They need high lifting capacity, flight stability, sufficient autonomy and robust systems to resist electronic interference. Carrying heavy loads for miles requires huge batteries, powerful motors and strong structures capable of withstanding constant vibrations and partial damage. Ukraine managed to develop these systems thanks to a combination of ingenuity, adaptation of commercial technology and decentralized production outside the slow traditional military channels. Russia, on the other hand, has had much more trouble producing a large-scale operational equivalent despite multiple publicly announced projects. Russian electronic warfare finds an opportunity. The Baba Yaga reuse captured reveals the extent to which Russian electronic warfare remains one of its greatest strengths. Many of these drones are shot down not by sophisticated missiles, but by exploiting something much simpler: its repetitive patterns flight and its permanent radio links. Russian systems detect, track and saturate these signals until they cause the devices to lose control and crash relatively intact. Others are killed by conventional fire because, being large and slow, they are much more visible than the small FPVs. Russia has even deployed specialized equipment of snipers specifically dedicated to destroying these drones. The important detail is that damaging a rotor or a support arm is enough to render the device unusable without completely destroying its structure. From the battlefield to the improvised workshop. They counted in Forbes that the increasing number of recoverable drones has allowed Russia develop an ecosystem Surprisingly effective makeshift repair kit. Workshops operated by soldiers and volunteers disassemble captured Baba Yaga, replace damaged parts through 3D printing and install new systems compatible with Russian communication networks. What started as an emergency solution is gradually becoming a stable supply of drones heavy for Moscow. In a way, Ukraine is inadvertently providing some of the raw material that Russia needed to cover one of the most obvious shortcomings in its unmanned aerial arsenal. The phenomenon reminds us that in a prolonged war of attrition, each downed device can end up having a second life at the service of the enemy. The irony of night attacks. The broadcast images by Russian soldiers already show scenes that just a few years ago would have seemed absurd: Ukrainian Baba Yaga launching anti-tank mines, mortar shells and improvised bombs on kyiv positions. Some Russian commanders even talk about them using the same nickname that previously symbolized the night terror of Ukrainian troops. The irony is especially cruel because these drones were conceived precisely as a Ukrainian technological advantage over Russian industrial superiority. Now some are being employed for supply outposts Russians, attack Ukrainian trenches or support night assaults using thermal cameras identical to those used by kyiv. A new phase of drones. All of this reflects a profound change in the logic of modern technological warfare. For years it was assumed that the key was to design weapons more advanced than the enemy. In Ukraine it has been imposing for some time another reality: It also matters who can best recover, recycle and reuse the material destroyed on the battlefield. Russia has found a relatively cheap way to close part of the technological gap with Ukraine without waiting to develop equivalent platforms from scratch. This now forces kyiv to study unprecedented solutions such as anti-handling systems capable of automatically destroying critical components if the device falls intact into enemy hands or even introduce malicious software designed to sabotage Russian networks after the capture of the drone. Image | X, Armed Forces In Xataka | Russia has discovered a brutal way to strip the Ukrainian defense: force it to spend Patriots it cannot replace In Xataka | Russia has found something more important than drones in China: secret training for the war in Ukraine

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Solid. If one word describes what it is the Omoda 7 is “solid”. Because it meets almost everything you expect from it. Because it complies in the vast majority of the sections. It does not dazzle but it does shine for its ability to maintain a very high level in most of its aspects. Like everyone, it has its cracks. But these cracks do not run the risk of penetrating, extending and breaking the mold. Omoda 7 technical sheet Omoda 7 shs BODY TYPE. five-seater SUV MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT. 4.66 meters long, 1.875 meters wide, 1.670 meters high. 2,720 meters of wheelbase. 1,945kg TRUNK. 537 liters. MAXIMUM POWER. 279 hp WLTP CONSUMPTION. 2.3 l/100 km 92 km of electric range ENVIRONMENTAL DISTINCTIVE. Zero emissions. DRIVING AIDS (ADAS). 19 ADAS driving aids, including adaptive cruise control. 540º camera. OTHERS. Own software compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 15.6-inch screen (sliding on the top finish. 8.8-inch instrument panel and Head-Up Display. 50W wireless charging for mobile phones. Electric heated front seats. Sony sound system with eight speakers and four zones. Voice assistant that identifies the passenger’s position. ELECTRIC HYBRID. No. Plug-in HYBRID. Yeah. A 1.5 turbo combustion engine with 143 HP and two electric motors. 279 HP of combined power. electric No. price and release Now available from 42,900 euros before the Auto+ Plan aid. Omoda matches the maximum contribution of the Auto+ Plan. Price with exit campaign and aid: from 32,900 euros. Omoda 7 and the challenge of seating the customer A few days ago we counted on Xataka that 22% of electric cars purchased in the EU arrive from China. From Chinese and European manufacturers but from China. In order to prevent this from happening or, at least, to try to stop the wave and keep it at the current 22%, the European Union imposed tariffs on these cars. In that game of tug of war that is geopolitics, Europe left the door open to cars They do have combustion engines. Cigars and plug-in hybrids, claiming that the real Chinese state doping was limited to electric cars. Whether they are right or not, China took the door and kicked it down. With special attention to countries where value for money is most valued, Chinese manufacturers have put a lot of effort into positioning themselves as the cheap alternative to European ones. So far this yearthere are five Chinese cars among the 10 best-selling plug-in hybrids in Spain. The first two are BYD cars. The rest are from the Chery group with two representatives from Omoda and one from Ebro. One of them is the Omoda 7. And it is not coincidental. As in the case of BYD Seal U DM-iit is not a question of the car being cheaper than its rivals (with equal equipment), it is also the perception of quality that its interior exudes. For now, Chinese manufacturers continue to have the problem of breaking stereotypes and putting the potential customer in the driver’s seat. When they do, it is rare that they opt for a European or traditional firm. It remains to be seen if it is a fad or if we are an exception in Europe. What is certain is that their sales throughout the continent are growing and that, from what I speak with those close to me, Chinese brands are attractive because the customer feels that vehicles from European companies have become more expensive at the same rate that the quality of the materials has taken the opposite path. It is not a coincidence, it is an image and it is results And, as I said, if the brand manages to seat the potential customer inside an Omoda 7 like this, it has a lot to gain. Because the perceived quality of the materials is very good. On the steering wheel, different functions sit on the same piece but the touch is precise. In the central tunnel there are buttons for the basic climate controls, with a well-fitting and pleasant to the touch finish, especially the moving parts to raise and lower the temperature. The rest of the dashboard is dominated, of course, by a huge screen which in this case is 15.6 inches. A screen that moves if we slide our five fingers on the screen from one side to the other. Thus, we can send it to the co-pilot’s position (and return it to the driver, of course) thanks to a mechanized chain that cannot be seen. An artifice as unexpected as it is surprising that is sure to delight children. Is it practical? Well, relatively, if the co-pilot wants to change songs or look for an address, it will be easier with the screen in front, although it is not a drama to do it from the central position. Is it striking? Well, much more than practical and that’s where its charm lies. Screen in the co-pilot position Beyond the anecdote, the infotainment system remains as simple and practical as ever. The “home” screen has various widgets at the bottom that you can play with to manage the sound of the radio or music without diving into the menus. Additionally, it has a well-structured secondary menu but it requires some learning to remember that, for example, a negative point: regulating the position of the mirrors requires you to go through the screen. What I have noticed a good improvement in is compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In this Omoda 7 the system runs very smoothly when we choose to use either of these two systems and I have not noticed jerks as I have experienced with other Chinese cars. Once in motion, the good feelings remain. The seat is well padded and is heated and ventilated. Options that in traditional brands, again, continue to add to the final bill. Like the Head-Up Display, which is also standard and works and is clearly read. The Omoda 7 SHS is a plug-in hybrid that uses the now “classic” system … Read more

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