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We believed that Tim Cook’s days at Apple were numbered. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman just completely changed that scenario

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It doesn’t matter where or when you read this. It is very likely that today you have seen more than one Apple product around you. Someone answering messages in a iPhone 17 Pro on the Metro, a student taking notes on their MacBook Air in a Starbucks or someone monitoring their physical activity with an Apple Watch during a getaway to the countryside, to name a few everyday scenes. This massification has a name behind it. Tim Cook. And it is unclear how much longer he will remain at the helm of Apple. a few days ago, the Financial Times published that the company was preparing for Cook’s departure next year, giving rise to the succession that has been mentioned in technology circles for years. Now, Bloomberg maintains that That scenario is not so imminent. How is it possible that two such reputable media point in different directions? Let’s analyze the context to understand it better. Hermeticism and calculated silences. Apple is known for its corporate discretion. Not only does it jealously protect the details of its products, but it also leaves little room for knowing its internal movements. There has been no formal announcement regarding Cook’s possible departure. Everything we know comes from specific statements by the executive himself, anonymous sources and analysis by specialists. In an interview with Wired, published December 4, 2024Cook spoke about his future at Apple. When asked how much longer he saw himself in the company, he responded: “Now I get asked that question more often than before. As I get older, as my hair turns gray. I love this place (…) It’s a privilege of my life to be here. And I will do it until the voice in my head says, ‘It’s time,’ and then I’ll focus on what the next chapter will be like. But it’s hard to imagine life without Apple, because my life has been wrapped up in this company since 1998. It’s most of my adult life. And that’s why I love it.” At the beginning of this year, He also participated in the Table Manners podcast. Asked if he would ever retire, he commented: “Sure, but not in the traditional definition. I don’t see myself at home doing nothing, without intellectual stimulation, thinking about how tomorrow can be better than today. I think I will always have that predisposition and want to work. I mean, I was working when I was 11 or 12… You want to be pushed a little. You want to feel a little uncomfortable… I think I will always want to be pushed.” Sources: essential, but not infallible. Outside of those public statements, everything else depends on leaks. People with some proximity to the company—direct or indirect—who share information with journalists under condition of anonymity. In those cases, the reliability of the content depends on the quality, consistency and independence of those sources. Any media that aspires to maintain its credibility should meet these standards. What the Financial Times says. As we say, on November 15, the Financial Times published that Apple was intensifying its efforts to plan Tim Cook’s succession, and that it was preparing for him to step down in 2026. It is the only concrete—unofficial—date mentioned so far. The article is signed by four journalists, including Tim Bradshawglobal technology correspondent based in San Francisco, and attributes the information to “several people familiar with the discussions” within Apple. It is not a slight conjecture nor an isolated interpretation. What Bloomberg says. Bloomberg reacted days lateron November 23, with the newsletter from Mark Gurman, one of the journalists with the best access to early information about Apple. He does not rule out that Cook will retire one day, nor that his successor could be someone like Jon Ternus. But he does state something key: “I think the news was simply false.” According to Gurman, with the information he has been able to verify in recent weeks, it does not seem likely that Cook will leave office in the middle of next year. He even assures that he would be surprised if Apple faced this replacement within the deadlines indicated by the Financial Times. He sums it up clearly: “Yes, Apple will eventually have a new leader. And yes, it will probably be Ternus. But unless some unforeseen event occurs that forces Cook to resign sooner than expected, that time is not close.” So who gets it right? At this point, one thing is clear: we cannot say that the Financial Times is right. We also cannot guarantee that Bloomberg has it. It is possible that each media outlet has access to different parts of the same conversation, or that their sources are showing different angles of the same scenario, perhaps with their own interests. Our role, also as a medium, is to offer the most complete “photograph” possible so that you can form your own criteria. And, with the caution that we are entering speculative territory, it is reasonable to think that there may be internal conversations about the succession, although not all sources seem to agree on what they know, what they think they know, or what they are willing to share. For now, the only certain thing is that Tim Cook is still at the helm of Apple. An Apple that, since taking office in 2011, has gone from having a market capitalization of 350 billion dollars to more than 4 trillion. More than Alphabet or Microsoft. And in that process, it stopped being a brand perceived as aspirational or exclusive to become an everyday, global and omnipresent presence. Just like what anyone can observe today, from a subway car to a university classroom. Images | Apple (1, 2) In Xataka | Tim Cook has admitted that Apple is “very open” to acquisitions in AI. 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The main problem of Europe’s rearmament is a number. If Russia attacks its borders, it has 45 days to roam freely

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The scene took place a decade ago at a Polish station, when several American Bradleys lost their turrets when passing under a platform that was too low, symbolizing a problem that Europe never solved: the structural vulnerability of your military logistics network. on a continent that is rearmed at a vunknown speed since the Cold War, the shortcomings are not only found in the absence of more tanks, ammunition or entire brigades, but in the physical inability to move them in time. The hidden fragility. In the month of July already we count the first indication. Then Europe realized that rearmament I had to start on the roads under a very simple premise: a Russian invasion would unleash fatal congestion. In fact, the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 is already exposed that reality. France could not transfer his Leclercs to Romania via the shortest land route through Germany and was forced to send them by sea, a deviation that evidenced what military planners have been pointing out with frustration for years: Europe is not prepared to move a modern army from its western ports to the eastern border in a credible time frame for deterrence. Now, in addition, he is certain of a number: deterrence takes about 45 daysand in a real scenario it would be equivalent to losing a war before appearing on the front, so it is imperative to reduce. How much? The plan is to reduce it five or even three daysaccording to the objectives that Brussels is finalizing. That is the heart of problem that obsesses to German General Alexander Sollfrank: that everything, from documentation to the resistance of a tunnel and the availability of a train driver, will work “like a Swiss clock” when Moscow tests NATO’s reaction capacity. The political challenge. They remembered in the Financial Times that even before the first armored train crosses Europe, the critical obstacle is political. The experience of 2022 showed that, although US intelligence accurately warned of the imminent Russian attack, some European leaders did not believe that Putin would give the order. Military mobilization can only begin once governments accept that the threat is real, and that delay (hours or days) is gold for the aggressor. General Ben Hodges, former commander of US forces in Europe, formulated it to put it bluntly: the key is not just how to move troops, but how to speed up decision-making, open ammunition depots, activate convoys and do it before Russia launch your offensive. And more. Added to this is the strategic unknown of Donald Trump, whose record of oscillations against Russia keeps Europe in constant tension: even if Washington claims to remain committed with Article 5clarity, synchronicity and speed could be conditioned by your posture. Only when that political decision is made will the massive movement to the east begin, a flow whose magnitude (200,000 soldiers and thousands of armored vehicles from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom) demands a continental precision no priors. Geography as an enemy. That said, almost all analysts agree: the real bottleneck of European defense is on your physical map. Europe, despite being a densely developed continent, is not designed to move heavy divisions from one end to the other. The tunnels are too low, the clearances too narrow, the Baltic roads incompatible with those of the rest of the continent, the bridges (such as the collapsed Carola in Dresden in 2024) too old to support the weight of a modern tank. Even the inclination of the railway track can become at a risk When a train transports armored vehicles: the cargo could overturn. The realization of this reality led Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to launch the Rail Baltica projecta €24 billion investment explicitly designed to support oversized military trains and eliminate the dangerous process of transferring vehicles between networks with different gauges. And on the Peninsula. In Spain and Portugal, the situation is similarmaking any urgent transfer from the peninsula difficult. Germany, which should act as Europe’s great military highway, is perhaps the most worrying example: exhausted roads, bridges in critical condition and a railway network that years ago was no longer suitable for high-intensity operations. The logistical dimension. Moving an army in Europe is not just a matter of infrastructure: it is also a administrative nightmare. Since most of the countries crossed would not be formally at war, their labor and customs laws would remain in force even in full military mobilization. A convoy crossing three borders could clash to three different regulations on mandatory breaks for truck drivers, incompatible customs procedures or transit permits that must be issued on paper, since NATO avoids digital documents for fear of cyberattacks. Germany, Poland and the Netherlands have tried to break this labyrinth by creating a “military Schengen” embryonic, but regulation remains fragmented, slow and vulnerable. Brussels has identified 2,800 critical points of infrastructure that need urgent modernization, although only 500 have been prioritized, and the fulfillment of the plans depends on governments whose political priorities change every year. Added to this complexity is the vehicle multiplication and calibers in service, which makes it almost impossible to standardize the logistics chain. As Sollfrank warnsyou cannot plan every “screw”, but you can plan the scenarios, and today Europe is just beginning to understand the real scale of the problem. The industry as a decisive link. Plus: the modernization of military mobility requires not only adapting bridges and roads, but also rebuilding industrial capacity to transport a contemporary army. A light division may require up to 200 trains, each with more than 40 cars, which represents more than 8,000 logistics platforms for a single operational movement. European railway companies, from Deutsche Bahn to Baltic operators, are signing agreements to reserve military capabilities, while Rheinmetall begins to offer complete services for convoys crossing Germany, from mobile dormitories to emergency workshops. But Europe does not produce enough high-capacity railcars or specialized vehicles, and the industry requires joint tenders and unified specifications to be able to produce … Read more

a new Indian ship every 40 days

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India has undertaken a naval transformation which can no longer be understood as a simple modernization, but as the deliberate construction of a maritime power capable of influencing the balance of everything the Indo-Pacific. The rhythm (we are talking about a new ship or submarine every forty days) reveals a country that has decided to break its historical dependence on foreign suppliers, create its own industrial base and provide itself with a projection capacity that until a few years ago was out of reach. Indian naval acceleration. They remembered in Forbes that the current push does not respond only to geographical pressure from China and Pakistan, but to the conviction that the country’s prosperity depends on controlling vital sea routes, protecting trade and showing presence in an environment where naval powers exert political, economic and military influence. The initiatives Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat have woven an industrial ecosystem that produces steel, sensors, combat systems, missile platforms and software within the country, making Indian shipyards the center of a strategy that aims for a fleet of more than two hundred units before 2035. This ambition not only upsets the regional balance, but redefines the way India views its security and its place in the world. End to a coastal logic. The magnitude of the Indian naval plan implies a doctrinal leap: move from a mentality focused on the defense of the coast to operate as a force capable of maintaining a constant presence from the Persian Gulf to the Strait of Malacca. The new stealth destroyers, equipped with BrahMos missiles locally manufactured, the projects for a nuclear aircraft carrier that complements to Vikrant and the simultaneous expansion of the submarine fleet (including future SSNs and the recently incorporated SSBN) allow India to project power, secure maritime lines of communication and respond quickly in a theater characterized because of the competition between great powers. This transition makes the Indian navy a relevant actor not only for the defense of the country, but for the stability of a space where energy from the Middle East, goods from East Asia and a good part of global trade transit. INS Ranjit, INS Jyoti and INS Mysore Geopolitical pressure. Plus: the growing Chinese naval presence in the Indian Ocean (supported by ports and logistics platforms in Pakistan and East Africa) has changed India’s strategic environment. Added to this is the expansion of the Pakistani Navy, which incorporates advanced frigates and submarines financed and designed with Chinese assistance. This double pressure vector turns the ocean into a space of direct competition, where the ability to monitor, deter and respond is critical. In this context, depending on external suppliers becomes a risk, both due to the vulnerability of logistics chains in times of crisis and due to the possibility of political restrictions imposed from outside. From that perspective, India’s commitment to an industrial base self defense It not only guarantees operational continuity, but also allows technologies, construction rates and capacities to be adapted to national needs without external mediation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of honor at the naval dockyard this 2025 National shipyards as an engine. The transition towards naval self-sufficiency has resulted in 52 ships under construction simultaneously, from next-generation destroyers to corvettes, stealth frigates and conventional and nuclear submarines. This volume turns the Indian shipyards into one of the naval facilities most active in the world and at the core of an industrial policy that seeks to dominate the production of naval steel, engines, sensors, radars, electronic systems and weapons platforms. The objective is not only to produce hulls, but to generate a complete design, integration and maintenance cycle that ensures that the fleet can be sustained in the long term without external bottlenecks. Plus: this approach creates skilled employment, encourages local innovation and allows technological advances to be transferred to other branches of defense and civil industry. New regional balance. He construction pacejoined to the technological diversificationprojects a scenario where India aspires to position itself as a structural counterweight against China in the Indo-Pacific. Its ability to operate aircraft carrier groups, escorted by stealth destroyers and attack submarines, will provide the country with tools to influence regional crises, participate in multilateral operations and guarantee the security of essential supply routes. The expansion of the Indian presence not only seeks to counteract its immediate rivals, but also to consolidate an image of power responsible capable of providing stability in a marked region due to increasing tensionsfrom the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Malacca. Long-term ambitions. The process of indian naval modernization It synthesizes several simultaneous aspirations: strategic autonomy, the reduction of external dependencies, industrial consolidation and the ability to act as a pillar of the regional order. It is not just about launching more ships, but about building a force capable of operate with continuitymaintain a deterrent presence and evolve in accordance with constantly changing technological threats. To the current paceIndia is approaching a fleet capable of shaping the Indo-Pacific according to its own interests, with tools to guarantee its security and project influence in an environment where maritime competition will be one of the defining axes of the coming decades. Image | Ministry of DefenseIndian Navy, Government of India In Xataka | China’s dominance is extending far beyond rare earths. Even where the US had no rival: the sea In Xataka | Satellite images leave no doubt: the US has restored the Pacific base that launched the atomic bombing of Japan

Rosalía’s new album has been leaked two days before its release. Actually, it suits you very well.

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One of the most careful and meticulously planned promotions in recent times has received a bucket of cold water: the new album by Rosalia‘Lux’, which was scheduled to be released this Friday, November 7, has been leaked on social networks. The question, more than “How did it happen?” It’s more like “How could it have happened at this point?” First notice. A first notice of the leak came with the sudden appearance on Spotify of the second preview song from the album, ‘Reliquia’yesterday Tuesday. It only lasted on the platform streaming a few minutes and was removed almost immediately. What was initially understood as a marketing maneuver was soon identified by the artist’s record label, Columbia Records, as an error on the part of the company’s parent company in the United States. Apparently, ‘Reliquia’ was planned to be a preview prior to the release of ‘Lux’, but not yesterday, Monday. What does ‘Relic’ tell us? The quickest listeners also had the opportunity to look at the song’s credits: no less than seven co-writers, including, in addition to Rosalía herself, the American Ryan Tedder. He is a member of the OneRepublic collective, and has gained some fame as a successful songwriter for stars of many different styles, such as Adele, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé. Of course, there are already theories that speak of a premeditated leakand which can be read as a message in tune with the spirituality planned in ‘Lux’. Another leak. After ‘Reliquia’, the entire album has been seen on social networks and platforms such as Telegram in files titled ‘Lux Leak’, which has clashed with a millimeter promotional campaign that Columbia Records was preparing. Among other planned actions, there is an appearance next Monday in Broncano’s ‘La Revuelta’ or a private presentation party this Thursday, to which will be added a performance at the LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2025 gala this Friday, the day of the album’s release. The record company has not made an official statement. She’s not the only one. Rosalía is, of course, not the only one who has recently suffered leaks. In 2024 and 2025, someone had access to almost all of Drake’s new album, leaking seven songs and various unreleased materials. In 2024, 100 GB of unreleased content was leaked. In October, Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ It was leaked hours before its official launchwhich even extended to physical copies that some fans received ahead of time. Previously, Swift had suffered leaks of demos and unreleased songs. The almighty K-pop combo BTS too suffered them in 2025although here we do have the culprit: a producer from his record company, who leaked demos of an upcoming album, forcing his label to modify the strategies for this future album. How good it is for you. Although officially, and beyond fan theories, the leak was an accident, the truth is Rosalía She is not going to be harmed by this situation.quite the opposite. The fact that it happened only two days before the worldwide launch not only does not hurt in material terms, but it means that we already spend several days talking about the subject before it arrives. The conjecture is not crazy: it is suspected that Madonna herself, who Today he praised Rosalía’s workhe did (supposedly) with ‘Rebel Heart’, Korn with ‘Untouchables’, and Beyoncé with ‘4’ and ‘Renaissance’. The line between the leak and the mystery teaser is very fine. What will come on Friday. Just a couple of days should not greatly affect next Friday’s launch. ‘Lux’ is Rosalía’s fourth studio album and contains 18 songs in its physical edition. It was recorded in collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra and promises to be an ambitious work where classical music and experimental pop collide, and where themes linked to feminine mysticism and a certain desire for transcendence will be played. The lyrics are in 13 different languages, including Catalan, Spanish, Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew and Japanese. In Xataka | Rosalía’s revolution with her score is not an isolated case: pop artists have turned suspense into the best marketing

We have 3 days to get one of these televisions with up to 42% discount

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Renewing a TV (or any device) is always better if we have offers to choose from. Thanks to this, we can take home a better television while spending less, ideal for our pocket. It is true that we already have Black Friday just around the corner, but that does not mean we should overlook promotions such as the new Flash Offers from El Corte Inglés. As usual, We only have 2 days to take advantage of these offers. We have a good assortment of discounted models, although below we leave you a selection of some of the most notable ones: Smart TV Haier H43K85FUX by 279 eurosa very economical 43-inch model. Smart TV Haier H65M90EUX by 859 euroswith MiniLED technology and 144 Hz. Smart TV LG 32LQ630B6LA by 209 eurosan ideal option for small rooms such as a bedroom. Smart TV Samsung TQ75QN80FAUXXC by 1,499 euroswith Neo QLED technology and 75 inches. Smart TV Haier H43S80FUX by 299 euroswith QLED technology and gaming mode with 120 Hz. Smart TV Haier H43K85FUX We start with a very economical option. This is the Haier H43K85FUX television, a very interesting 43-inch Smart TV that can fit perfectly in a small room like a bedroom. Its RRP is 369 euros, but these Flash Offers leave it to us for only 279 euros. Yes indeed: only until next October 22. It is a compact model that uses LED technology and has 4K resolution. Besides, uses Google TV as operating systemwhich will give us access to tons of applications and a very good user experience. It also has compatibility with the Google Assistant and Chromecast, so we will have it very easy to send content from the mobile phone directly to the TV. 108 cm (43″) Haier H43K85FUX UHD LED TV, Smart Google TV, HDR10, Dolby Audio The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Smart TV Haier H65M90EUX We continue with another Haier television, although this time one that uses MiniLED technology. This is the H65M90EUX model in its 65-inch version, so it is ideal to be the main TV that we have in the living room. In this case, we are facing a significantly larger reduction: 1,499 euros that its RRP starts to cost 859 euros. As we have mentioned, this Haier TV uses MiniLED technology, which offers brighter images with more vivid colors. A very interesting point about it is that it has a 144 Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 ports, which makes it ideal for playing. In addition, it also has very good 60W sound and Dolby Atmos compatibility. MiniLED TV 165cm (65″) Haier H65M90EUX 4K UHD, Smart Google TV, Dolby Vision The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Smart TV LG 32LQ630B6LA We return now with another very economical option, ideal to place in small rooms or second homes. This is the LG 32LQ630B6LA model, a very attractive television for its price. Its RRP is 279 euros, but until next October 22 we can take it home for 209 euros. Of this model, which is 32 inches, it should be noted that it has HD resolution, although it is more than enough if we take into account that it is very compact. In addition, it has a WebOS operating system, which gives access to applications of all kinds such as the main streaming platforms. To finish, It is compatible with formats such as HDR10 Pro. LED TV 80 cm (32”) LG 32LQ630B6LA SmartTV WebOS 22, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Digital Plus Sound The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Smart TV Samsung TQ75QN80FAUXXC We continue with another television with MiniLED technology such as this Neo QLED from Samsung. Here we are betting on a much larger diagonal, since it is 75 inches. With it, we will have a real home theater. Its RRP is 2,699 euros, but these Flash Offers leave it to us for 1,499 eurosa discount of almost half. This model, which also has a refresh rate of 144 Hzmounts the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, thanks to which we can scale lower resolution images to see them with very good quality. In addition, it has a good sound system and compatibility with Dolby Atmos. It is also compatible with Bixby and Alexa, thanks to which we can carry out various actions with our voice. Neo QLED MiniLED TV 189cm (75″) Samsung TQ75QN80FAUXXC 4K MiniLED Vision AI Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Smart TV Haier H43S80FUX We close this selection of televisions with another Haier, this time for the H43S80FUX model. This is another very good quality-price option.especially if we take into account that it is 43 inches and uses QLED technology. Its RRP is 449 euros, but right now we can take it home for 299 euros. By using QLED technology, we will have more vivid colors and greater contrast than conventional models. It has 4K resolution, is compatible with HDR10 and It also uses the Google operating system. On a sound level, it performs great thanks to Dolby Audio, it is compatible with Chromecast and also has a game mode that raises its refresh rate to 120 Hz. QLED TV 108 cm (43″) Haier H43S80FUX UHD 4K, Central stand, Smart Google TV, HDR10, Gaming 120Hz, Dolby Audio 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 | Purchaseddiction, Haier, LG, Samsung In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros

London prohibited renting homes on Airbnb more than 90 days a year. You will not believe what happened: prices lowered

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In 2017 it was Airbnb itself that introduced an innovative limit in the city of London: 90 annual days as a stop for complete housing rentals. The measure, adopted after authorities pressure Local and London’s town hall, sought to prevent the platform from being used fraudulently. Today we know that the consequence, although weak, was expected: up to 4%. Airbnb and London. Airbnb’s growth in London during the 2010 made the city one of the main focus of the collaborative economy, with More than 40,000 properties offered and an annual expansion. However, what was born as a specific form of income for individuals quickly became a business for professional operators. Almost A quarter From the advertisements of complete housing they exceeded the threshold of the 90 annual rental nights without having the required permission, which took thousands of floors from the residential market. The phenomenon generated neighborhood complaints about the constant rotation of temporary tenants and additional pressure on a market already tensioning for the lack of affordable housing. The political reaction. The lack of capacity of the municipalities to monitor these excesses led to local leaders Como Sarah Haywardin Camden, to denounce that whole neighborhoods were being emptied of long -term rent. Given this situation, Airbnb recognized that the regulation was inescapable and that it should prevent its platform from being used as a way to operate undercover hotels. The measure had the support of opposition politicians, Like Tom Copleythat demanded a firm response to stop the negative effects on local communities. The 90 -day rule. Thus, given the growing pressure, Airbnb decided to introduce in 2017 An automatic limitation: No host could rent a complete home more than 90 nights per year unless it was proven to have authorization from the Consistory. It was a way of transferring the legal restriction directly to the code of the application itself, preventing the ads from remaining active once the limit is exceeded. With this measure, the company tried to stop Operators’ abuse professionals and project a commitment to urban sustainability. The change was well received by local managers, who considered that only a platform level control could guarantee the effective compliance of the norm. The impact on prices. Now, with the data of recent studiesan open secret has been confirmed: that the Airbnb expansion reduced the residential rental offer and uploaded prices in several districts in London. But not just that. The introduction of the 90 -day rule allowed for a time to mitigate part of these effects, with a registered fall around 4.1% in housing price rates after the entry into force of the regulation. In other words: the episode became a reference to analyze how digital platforms can transform urban markets and to what extent regulation itself can correct its externalities. The (great) dilemma. The London case reflects a gallimatisms present in many other large cities: How to balance the economic attraction of digital platforms with the need to protect housing as a social good. While Airbnb defenders highlight the flexibility, diversification of tourism and additional income for families, their critics underline the Gentrificationthe Tourist saturation and the loss of tissue Community London, in this way, became In a laboratory Of this tension, showing that without a robust regulatory framework (and, very important, sustained), the impact on housing can be devastating. A precedent. The introduction of The London rule He had an international impact, by inspiring other local governments to establish similar limits. European and American cities closely observed The experimentverifying that the combination of technological automation and political control could reduce adverse effects. The debate, of course, remains more than open: to what extent the platforms must self -regulate, and how far the states will impose restrictions to safeguard the right to housing. The citywith its mixture of neighborhood pressure, empirical data And political decisions, it was erected at a turning point in the relationship between digital economy and urban policies. Comparative with other “great.” As we said, the London frame was not isolated. In Berlinthe proliferation of tourist rentals led to the introduction of fines of up to 100,000 euros For those who rent more than half of their home without permission, a rule that sought to avoid the massive conversion of residential buildings into tourist accommodations. In Barcelonathe City Council has undertaken A crusade Against illegal tourist floors, closing hundreds of ads and fine Airbnb for not removing accommodations without a license, in an attempt to contain the expulsion of neighbors in central neighborhoods (while hotels prices rose). In New Yorkthe restrictions focused in limiting rentals of complete apartments when the owner did not live in the same property, accompanied by daily sanctions of up to $ 1,000to prevent whole blocks from being converted into clandestine hotels. San Francisco set sanctions from up to $ 1,000 newspapers not to register the properties. All examples that show how cities, each with their legal and social peculiarities, agreed on an essential point: the Airbnb phenomenon had overcome the border of technological innovation to become a real political and urban challenge of the first order. Image | Pexels, Pexels In Xataka | It is not that mass tourism has been installed in Madrid, Barcelona or Rome, is that it has reached the Galapagos Islands In Xataka | In 2023 New York closed the tap to Airbnb to protect his home. Two years later, only hotels are happy

In 48 hours the Gaza conflict will take a 360 degree turn. And some options were science fiction just a few days ago

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Trump, accompanied by Netanyahu, has presented An ambitious plan of peace that seeks to end almost two years of war in Gaza, releasing Israeli hostages and opening a reconstruction process under international supervision. Its scheme demands the surrender of Hamas, the total disarmament and its political exclusion, offering in return the release of about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and the massive entry of humanitarian aid. TO Your ultimatum He has hours left for the conflict of a 360 degree turn. An unexpected plan. Unlike previous proposals that were limited to partial truces, the one now intends a definitive cessation of hostilities, with a period of just 72 hours (now about 48) so that Hamas delivers all captives. Israel would keep troops in A safety corridor Within Gaza and in damping areas, but it would commit to partial replication, while a Palestinian Technical Committee Under the tutelage of A “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump and with Tony Blair in a prominent role. The project, prepared in consultations with Israel, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, has been qualified by the White House as the most realistic route to close the war and redraw the future of the strip. The concessions to Netanyahu. Netanyahu achieved, to a large extent, Impose your conditions: Hamas would be out of any future administration, the Palestinian authority would only have a hypothetical role subject to drastic reforms, and the creation of a Palestinian state would be deferred to an indefinite horizon. If you want, for the Israeli prime minister, internationally cornered after European recognitions of a Palestinian State and after the Boicot in the United Nationsit was a kind of Rare Diplomatic Victoria: together with Trump he was able to show that he still controls the times and that Washington supports his “total victory” strategy. The right. However, this same position opens cracks within Israel, where the radical right accuses the government of Claudicar by accepting a plan with Symbolic concessions to the Palestinian cause and with the introduction of foreign forces in Gaza. Smotrich and Ben-Gvir They have warned that could demolish the coalition if the agreement becomes a definitive peace that freezes the military offensive, which predicts political turbulence that Netanyahu tries to dodge with procedure maneuvers, such as avoiding taking the entire plan to the vote of the security cabinet. The pressure on Hamas. For Hamas, The proposal is lethal In political terms: he would mean the end of his domain in Gaza after almost two decades, the disarmament of his brigades and the delivery of his last hostages without guarantees of future influence. Even so, the group faces an unpublished pressure: Türkiye, Qatar and Egypt have expressed support for the plan and warn that Hamas’s time runs out. Many analysts They point that the direction of the militia seeks a “decent landing” that saves part of its paintings and avoid total annihilation, but any acceptance of the agreement would mean cross the red lines He has always proclaimed, especially the maintenance of his armed arm. In that context, Trump launched that public ultimatum: “Three or four days” to answer, accompanied by the threat that Hamas will “pay in hell” if he rejects the offer. The dilemma for Islamist leaders is clear: giving and surviving politically in exile or resisting and risking that Israel resumes an even more devastating offensive. The Arab mediators. In this case, Arab countries have gone from rhetoric to direct involvement. Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar have transmitted to Washington and Israel A list of conditions: No to the annexation of Gaza, not to the forced displacement of Palestinians, not to new settlements, and yes to a horizon of Palestinian self -determination. Although Trump’s plan does not fully satisfy these demands, he has incorporated concessions as the mention of a possible “credible route towards Palestinian self -determination” if the Palestinian authority undertakes reforms. The paradox is that the authority itself, weakened and discredited, has Backed the plan With enthusiasm, accepting to review your textbooks, eliminate payments to prisoners and open to international scrutiny in order not to be excluded. For Arab states, the priority is close the war frontcontain humanitarian drift and keep the prospects for the solution of two states alive, even in a rhetorical framework. Internal risks in Israel. We said it before, the agreement threatens to fracture The Israeli coalition. While the centrist opposition supports him as a realistic basis to recover hostages and stop the war, the ultra -nationalist parties perceive it as an inadmissible assignment. The fear of Smotrich and Ben-Gvir is that to accept international forces and a Palestinian administration, even if it is technocratic, EROSIONE ISRAELI CONTROL and leave the door open to a future Palestinian state. Netanyahu tries to keep the Delicate balance: Present the agreement as a triumph in Washington and before the international community, but reassuring its right -wing base ensuring that Israel will retain military presence in Gaza and will never allow a sovereign Palestinian state. This double discourse reflects the fragility of your government, increasingly dependent on maintaining the security narrative against external demands. Trump’s disappointment. The change in tone of Trump himself to Israel does not cease to be striking. In private And in recent statements, the US president has shown An unusual anger with Netanyahu for unilateral attacks that have put the mediation of Washington, such as the bombardment in Doha against Hamas leaders when a fire was discussed. Trump se Feel disappointed So consider a lack of reciprocity: while he has sustained Israel in the international arena, Netanyahu has acted so that weakens the strategy North American diplomatic. This disenchantment, also applicable To the “Russian friend” In the Ukraine War, explains the Plan turnwhich is no longer just a blank check for Israel, but a frame with commitments and deadlines, in which it is even mentioned, even if it is vaguely, the perspective of a Palestinian state. Gaza under international administration. Thus, things, the plan also opens the … Read more

polished design and battery for up to 21 days. Their official store premieres them with discouragement

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The last Huawei event, held on September 19, left us a new batch of products. Without detracting from what is presented, it is clear that the new Huawei Watch GT 6 and Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro are the two devices that most attract attention: two new watches that have a lot to offer and stand out for offering One of the best autonomies in the market. We tell you more about them. The new Watch GT 6 are already here Huawei watches that carry the last name “GT” in their name are more oriented to the Sports activity and trainingespecially outdoors. The new Huawei GT 6 and Huawei GT 6 Pro have very similar characteristics, although there are a number of differences between them we will talk about later. First, turn to talk about everything they share. As we have already advanced above, these two new Huawei watches have one of the best autonomies that we can find on smartwatches. According to the manufacturer, both watch gt 6 They are able to offer up to 21 days of autonomya figure that increases autonomy in a week with respect to the previous Watch GT 5. Another point that is worth highlighting is Your ultraprecistent GPS. Being able to measure our training, control our routes and know what our position is precise is key if we practice sports such as cycling or trail running. Thus we will go safely, even if we go through remote or complicated areas, in addition to that we can control our progress as we continue training. Although it has more than 100 sports modes, it may be the most highlighting the two that we discussed right above. In addition, it also has A very advanced fall detection function which will issue a SOS alert in case you detect a sudden. It is also able to detect several very interesting health related parameters, such as emotional and stress state. All these functions are present in both models, although now it is time to talk about the differences that the GT 6 Pro model has regarding the Huawei Watch GT 6 base. These focus mainly on the materials in the sphere: while the Huawei Watch GT 6 has an aluminum structure, The Pro model is committed to titanium. In addition, the latter also has an available titanium strap that is not in the other model, although we will talk about that next. Huawei’s official store has exclusive discounts, gifts and colors The two new Huawei watches are already available to buy and, as usual, the best place to do it right now is the official store of the manufacturer. Now we will see what is the price of each model and what are the gifts or the different straps that are available (several exclusive of this store), but before it is time to talk about a discount: if we use the code A60xatakawe will have a direct discount of 60 euros. First, let’s talk about Huawei Watch GT6. The price of the 46 mm version of this version is 249 euros And, in addition, we will take the Huawei Scale 3 They are exclusive to the Huawei store. These are the exclusive clock and belt combinations: Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 Brown + Black Black Black Black Black and brown compound leather. Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 Green Correa + Negra Black vegan leather and composed of green nylon and fluoroelastomer Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 (41mm) White + Pink Correa Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 (41mm) purple + green strap Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 (41mm) Brown + Rose Correa Huawei Watch GT 6 (46 mm) The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links On the other hand, we have the Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro. This version of the clock can be purchased from 379 euros For versions with black fluorolastometer and brown belt compound material. The titanium strap version, perhaps the most elegant of all, has a somewhat higher price: 499 euros. It should be noted, finally, that We can also benefit from the A60xataka Code. The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Huawei In Xataka | The best smartwatch: their analysis and videos are here In Xataka | The best mobiles, we have tried them and here are their analysis

378 days locked in a Martian simulator will spend

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On October 19, four volunteers will cross the door of Mars Dune Alpha, a structure of 160 square meters printed in 3D at the NASA Johnson Space Center. They will not go out again until October 31, 2026. His mission: Living and working as if they were the first settlers of Mars while providing crucial data for future Martian missions. The four chosen. NASA He has just announced to the crew of its second Chapea mission (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog), which will enclose four people for 378 days in a habitat that simulates the expected living conditions on Mars. After a rigorous selection process, not very different from that of astronaut candidates to support the isolation, NASA has selected a team composed of: Commander Ross Elder, US Air Force Testing Pilot with more than 1,800 flight hours Medical Officer Ellen Ellis, Colonel of the United States Space Force and an expert in communications systems Scientific officer Matthew Montgomery, Hardware Engineering Consultant expert in robotics and agriculture in controlled environments Flight engineer James Spicer, technical director in the aerospace and defense industry, satellite communications expert and spacecraft design In addition, Emily Phillips, captain and pilot of the Navy, and Laura Marie, commercial airline pilot, will act as alternate crew members. A 3D printed home. Mars Dune Alpha is a Martian habitat simulator made with additive manufacturing In a material called “Lavacrete”. It is the technology that NASA believes that we will use to raise future planetary bases without having to transport the heavy materials of construction from the earth. The new home of the four participants has everything necessary for their life next year: four private cabins, work stations, a medical position, rest areas, a kitchen and areas for food cultivation. It also has an outer area that simulates the Martian surface, where they will perform simulated space walks for maintenance and exploration tasks. A year of isolation and lettuce. The Chapea mission is designed to be a faithful reflection of the challenges of a Martian life. The four volunteers will face resource limitations, possible team failures, artificial delays in communications with mission control and, of course, the very real stress that will cause them isolation and confinement. Their daily tasks include walks simulated by Mars, robotic operations, scientific research and the cultivation of their own food, especially vegetables to complement their diet. As if it were A great scientific brotherNASA will collect cognitive and physical performance data on the crew throughout the confinement to better understand the impacts that will have long -term manned to the health and performance of astronauts. Second edition. This is the second of the three chape missions scheduled by NASA. The first ended in July 2024. In addition to growing tomatoes and performing their tasks, the first participants declared having maintained high moral thanks to A complete PlayStation 4 Games Library 4. NASA’s conclusion is that leisure and free time will be fundamental aspects in future long -term space explorations. Images | NASA, Freepik In Xataka | He cheated his wife, the army and the Government of Ireland: the incredible history of the man who passed through Astronaut

So are the new Samsung Days by Mediamarkt

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We have already started September, month back to the routine. We are still far from Black Friday, but we already have stores that are launching very interesting promos. And until next Monday 8 at 9 in the morning, we have New Samsung Days in Mediamarktideal if we are looking for a brand device. Now, This is a perfect moment to renew television. These Samsung Days come strong: if we buy one of the new OLED televisions of the South Korean firm, we will benefit from an additional discount of 10% and we will take home A totally free sound bar. For all this, all we have to do is register in Mimediamarkttotally free and in just a couple of minutes. To facilitate the work, we leave you down a selection of OLED televisions that are within this new promo: Samsung Oled S85F The first of the televisions is this S85F model, which begins the new range of Samsung OLED teles. It is a brutal television that has Vision ai Like the rest of his sisters, an artificial intelligence that not only serves to find information on the screen, but also Improves image quality automatically. In addition to this, we can expect a very good image quality and notable user experience thanks to Tizen OS. We can get her for 899.11 euros In its 55 -inch version. We also have the same TV available in 65 inches by 1,439.11 euros and in 77 inches by 2,159.11 euros. All include, free, The HW-B66CF/ZF sound bar, valued at 229 euros currently (Your PVP is 349 euros). Samsung Oled S85F (55 inches) * Some price may have changed from the last review Samsung Oled S90F The next in this line of this year’s OLED TVs is the S90F model. This is a step above in certain aspects with respect to the previous one, such as in the sound section, where it offers a little more power. In addition to this, we must take into account that Includes the same gift sound bar than the previous model, as long as we are registered in Mimediamarkt. If, as we have said, we are registered, we can take the 65 -inch version of it by 2,030.41 euros. Samsung Oled S90F (65 inches) * Some price may have changed from the last review Samsung Oled S95F If we are looking for the best of the best, then we may be interested in this S95F. It is true that there is still 2025, but it already has plenty of arguments to be considered as One of the best televisions of the year. It doesn’t matter if we are more to see movies or series or if we are more to play video games: with it we will have the best possible experience. It is true that the investment to be made for it is important, But it is less if we take advantage of these Samsung Days. Registering in Mimediamarkt, the 65 -inch model of this television OLED goes out for 2,159.11 euros. Everything, of course, including the sound bar that we commented above. Samsung Oled S95F (65 inches) * Some price may have changed from the last review We also have other Samsung teles at a very good price Although this is the most outstanding promotion of the Samsung Days, we also have other South Korean firm teles at very prominent prices. It is true that these do not bring the gift sound bar, but even so, we can also benefit from additional discount of 10% for being members of Mimediamarkt. We leave you some models just below these lines. Samsung Crystal UHD of 75 inches If we prefer a cheaper model, then Samsung’s Crystal UHD range can fit us. This model, last year, marks a very interesting price if we take into account that it is Its 75 inches version. 4K resolution, very good user experience and an off -road model that is perfect for medium or large rooms. Registering in Mimediamarkt, he goes out for 629.10 euros. Samsung Crystal UHD of 75 inches * Some price may have changed from the last review Samsung QLED 75 inches As an alternative, a upper step (both in quality and in price), we have this QLED model, also in its 75 -inch version. In this case, it is a model of this year 2025, which means that it comes with vision ai. Excellent image quality and a great user experience that, registering in Mimediamarkt, makes it go out for only 764.10 euros. Samsung QLED 75 inches * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Buying, Mediamarkt In Xataka | Best home film projectors. Which to buy and five recommended models from 299 to 18,000 euros In Xataka | Better sound bars in quality price (2025). Which to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros

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