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Mercadona is one of the supermarket chains that better pay your employees. It is also one of those that applies a harsher labor policy, with complaints and lawsuits for unfair dismissals and pressures to its workers. The latest judicial ruling has condemned Juan Roig’s company to compensate the Galician Intersyndical Confederation (CIG) for violating the freedom of association of its workers. The Pontevedra committee. The conflict has its origins in the Health and Safety Committee (CSS) of Pontevedra, a body in which four union delegates for occupational risk prevention participate: two from UGT and two from CCOO, along with four representatives from Mercadona. The delegates of the Galician Inter-Union Confederation also attended the meetings, but unlike the four delegates of UGT and CCOO, they only had a voice in the committee, but no vote, as they did not hold the position of prevention delegates. No documentation for union members. In this context, the two union delegates of the CIG found that Mercadona denied them documentation relevant to the issues that were addressed in that committee, which it did deliver to the representatives of UGT and CCOO, while it only showed them the reports projected on a screen during the meeting. That is, they sat down to debate measures about which they had not previously been provided with information. A difference in treatment that the court has considered unjustified and contrary to the law. On December 2, 2025, the union requested in writing from Mercadona the psychosocial evaluation reports, the CSS regulations and the appointment data of the delegates of the other unions. That same day, without further delay, Mercadona rejected the request, arguing that the CIG delegates were not prevention delegates and, therefore, did not have the right to receive that documentation. Justice ruled in their favor. Given Mercadona’s refusal to provide the delegates with the necessary documents, the CIG filed a lawsuit before the Superior Court of Justice of Galicia to force Mercadona to deliver the documents that allowed them to assert the rights of the workers they represented. The court analyzed each of the union’s three requests and their denial by Mercadona, declaring them contrary to the fundamental right of freedom of association established in the article 28.1 of the Spanish Constitution. In statements To La Voz de Galicia, Transi Fernández, regional secretary of CIG-Servizos de Vigo, assured that “we do not understand this repression that the company is doing. This harassment has to stop.” Three out of three against Mercadona. The first conduct that the court reproached Mercadona for in his sentenceconsisted of denying the CIG delegates the same reports and documents on occupational risk prevention that the company did provide to the rest of the members of the CSS. The court stressed that the only limitation that the Occupational Risk Prevention Law imposes on the CIG union delegates in this body is the absence of voting, but in no case access to information. The other two conducts declared void were the refusal to provide a copy of the internal operating regulations of the CSS and the refusal to report on the identity and dates of appointment of the union delegates of UGT and CCOO, which prevented the CIG from verifying whether there was a deal unequal or favoritism between union organizations. The sentence was not a reprimand: there is compensation. The TSXG was not content with warning Mercadona and urging it to abandon its blocking attitude, but rather set compensation at 22,503 euros for moral damages, taking into consideration the violation of a fundamental labor right. Mercadona sources consulted by Europa Press They indicated that the company was “internally evaluating” whether to appeal the ruling, and defended that Mercadona “always” provides all information to the Health and Safety Committee “for its proper functioning.” “Now, the TSXG interprets that, in addition, we have to deliver this information and documentation to union delegates who are not prevention delegates,” company representatives have pointed out. founded by Juan Roigattributing the ruling to this “difference in legal interpretation.” In Xataka | There is such an obsession with supermarkets in Spain that they already have their own “hooligans” generated by AI Image | Wikipedia

The Tesla Model 3 once again offers a rear-wheel drive version that starts at 35,000 euros

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Tesla needs to sell cars. It seems silly to say this about a brand that obviously sells cars. But Tesla is different because its CEO warned a few days ago that the company was in the process of pivoting. With sales that suffer in all markets for a perfect cocktail created by the Elon Musk’s political movements, the lack of a Tesla Model 2 that expands the range and a product that is not renewedthe market is punishing them harshly. The company also appears to have lost its financial advantage. It wasn’t that long ago that I could play with the price of the car, eat a good chunk of profit margins that were huge and continue to be competitive for pure price. Now, with rivals launching models on the market at a good pace, this game becomes more complicated. What’s left for Tesla? Lower their already minimalist cars to create a pure and simple mobility object. But, above all, try to rely on where they have the best results. The new Tesla Model 3, the rear-wheel drive model, is a good example of this. Why does an electric car have less autonomy than advertised? Tesla Model 3 RWD technical sheet TESLA MODEL 3 RWD Measurements and weight 4,720 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,440 mm high. 2,890 mm wheelbase. 1,772 kg. Trunk 682 liters to the roof of the trunk (Tesla does not specify if it includes the double bottom of the rear trunk). bodywork five-seater sedan Maximum speed Maximum speed of 201 km/h Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h) 6.2 seconds WLTP range 534km WLTP consumption 13.0 kWh/100 km DGT environmental badge Zero emissions. DRIVING AIDS Autopilot system with adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function, lane keeping, blind spot sensor, emergency braking, front and rear cross traffic control. 360º camera and autonomous parking. Operating system Tesla Software not compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Grok AI as a voice assistant. MULTIMEDIA SCREEN 15.8-inch central screen. OTHERS Wireless charging for mobile phone, two USB-C sockets. Specifically developed Spotify, Disney+, Steam, Youtube, Netflix applications. PRICE From 35,000 euros with a brand discount and without government aid The right changes, the usual advantage What changes in the new Tesla Model 3 RWD? Rather little. On the outside the changes are practically imperceptible. They just stop at some black logos (which were already coming in the last deliveries) and some very closed wheels to increase the car’s autonomy. Rims that give a greater feeling of quality than the hubcaps of the Tesla Model Y although they are very similar. Inside, wireless mobile charging is eliminated and the imitation leather seats have been replaced by cloth seats. I am one of those who prefers change, the current ones are good (without being spectacular) and I have the feeling that the fabric is going to age better than the previous seats. Of course, this is still mere intuition. The seat controls for electric control have also disappeared. You have to go to the screen but since you can save your personal profile with your mobile phone, which still acts as a key, it shouldn’t be a problem. And, if you look for them, all the controls are on the screen except for the turn signals, where Tesla collected cable to return the lever behind the steering wheel. Software continues to be the best ally in this case. The menus are clear, simple and it’s easy to remember where what is. The problem as always is having to touch the screen for functions that are better operated by hand. To improve the experience, Tesla has added Grok AI as a voice assistant. In its latest update, this chatbot with artificial intelligence is available in beta phase and that leaves us at the moment with a somewhat strange situation because it continues to coexist with Tesla’s voice assistant. To put it somewhat simply, Grok cannot handle the “material” functions of the car. That is to say. You can’t ask Grok to roll down the window or change the air conditioning. The assistant notifies us that it cannot do this function and tells us how we can ask the Tesla voice assistant for it. It’s a shame because the latter requires more precise orders and less natural language. Grok feels like an almost obligatory update in a car that forgets about physical controls. The promise of a voice assistant with artificial intelligence that learns from what you tell it is almost essential to manage the car’s functions with a much more natural and less robotic language. What we can ask Grok for is a route, change it on the fly or tell him to find places to eat, sleep or buy some clothes while we’re on the go. This does seem useful to me. For example, in our case we asked him to take us on a route to Berlin but to find us a five-star hotel in Paris to stop and rest. In a few seconds we had the route made and the hotel selected. For a practical as well as fun point of view, the assistant can be used with two female voices and two male voices, each with its own name, and different personalities. From the pure assistant to the conspiracy, passing through a “language teacher”, the doctor, the narrator, the therapist and the “meditation” mode. The information provided with each of them is different and adjusts to their personalities, so if we want more truthful information we should go to the assistant. However, you have to be careful because Grok pointed out to me, for example, that you can only enter the city of Madrid if you have a Zero Emissions sticker, which is not true. Of course, the fact that it lacks restrictions can be funny, like when she told us that an electric car “will never equal a gasoline car”, that her favorite car was a Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 or that she totally disagreed with Elon Musk’s … Read more

an exclusive Ferrari worth 40 million euros

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There are weddings that are remembered for the banquetfor the dress or for the music. Charles Leclerc’s wedding will be remembered, above all, for the car. The Monegasque Scuderia Ferrari driver married Alexandra Saint-Mleux a few days ago in an intimate ceremony held in Monaco, and chose to leave the place of celebration a piece of motor history: a Ferrari 250 Testa rossa from 1957. The images that went viral In networks they showed the couple traveling the streets of the Principality aboard a car that, according to the most recent estimatesmay have a price close to 40 million euros. A picture that is rarely seen outside of a museum or an elite auction. A car born to win that became a myth The protagonist of this story is the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, a two-seater roadster built with a single purpose: to compete and win. His name, precursor of the mythical name that the brand was about to losemeans “Red Head”, in reference to the color with which the cylinder heads of its engine were painted, a 3.0 liter V12 capable of developing 300 HP. For the time, those figures were a declaration of intentions. Essentially designed to participate in the Sport Prototype championship of the 60s, the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa It competed directly against rising brands such as Maserati or Aston Martin. Among his most notable achievements is having inaugurated the Ferrari record in the 24 Hours of Le Mansone of the great milestones in the history of the Italian brand. Beyond its sporting history, the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that Lecrerc wore at his wedding is also a work of engineering thought out down to the last detail. Its structure is based on a tubular chassis and has body elements designed exclusively by Scaglietti, which further adds more value to each unit. Under its body hides a 140-liter fuel tank, a four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension and disc brakes. With all this technical equipment, the car was capable of reaching a maximum speed of 270 km/h, a truly extraordinary figure for a two-seater vehicle that did not exceed 800 kg in weight. An exclusive gem in every sense Today, driving one of these cars through the streets of Monaco is already something almost extraordinary due to the extremely high historical value, but also economical of the unit. One of the factors that contributes to its exclusivity is that Ferrari only manufactured 19 unitsso we are talking about one of the rarest classic cars that exist on the face of the Earth. That rarity has a market price that goes accordingly. OK to what was published by The Vanguarda 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa already broke world records at auction in 2009, when it was awarded for 9,020,000 euros at the event Ferrari Leggenda and Passione celebrated in Maranello. Since then, its price has only grown. There is one detail that should be clarified, and that is that the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that Leclerc drove on his wedding day is not his property. It was a special loan for the link, most likely coming from the Ferrari historical collection. Even so, the gesture of the Italian brand towards one of its star drivers says a lot about the relationship between the brand and the young driver. A transfer that is already a gift in itself. What is clear is that Leclerc, known for his taste for historic automobiles and his professional link with the brand of The Prancing Horseknew how to make the most of the moment. While the world of Formula 1 was preparing for the start of the 2026 season at the Australian Grand Prix, the Monegasque driver got married and crossed Monaco at the wheel of one of the most valuable and exclusive cars on the planet. It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular way to start a new stage of life. In Xataka | The Ferrari F150 Muletto M4 has been key in the history of Ferrari. The problem is that it has also been the ugliest Image | Ferrari, Flickr (Dave Hamster, Mike Turner, Jim Culp)

There are wonderful Androids for less than 700 euros. The point is that almost no one buys them, and Apple knows it

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Yesterday Apple renewed its entry-level iPhone. He iPhone 17e It has arrived as a discreet renewal of a model that, already in 2025, had some important shortcomings. Were consumers outraged? Quite the opposite. He iPhone 16e sold like hot cakesand this is exactly what Apple is looking for again. There is competition, and better. The iPhone 17e has a price of 709 euros. They are not the 959 euros of a iPhone 17but it is not an economical mobile. It is a price for which we can buy authentic high-end phones on Android. For example, the LITTLE F8 Ultrawith Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (same processor that the 1,500 euro phones have), 12 GB of RAM, 120 Hz AMOLED panel with 3,500 nits, 6,500mAh battery with 100W charging. There are dozens of examples like this. Even if we are willing to buy a mobile phone that has been on the market for a few months, we can get a Galaxy S25 or a iPhone 16. Phones that do not have the latest processor, but are superior in the rest of the technical specifications. None of this matters. The most nerd We shake our heads when we look at the technical sheet. But in the real world, the technical sheet is the least important thing. Apple doesn’t sell specs, it sells experience. A cheaper access iPhone than the rest. The latest chip to execute the functions of its older brothers. A design that many find comfortable, practical and pleasant. A higher update cycle than many of its direct rivals. Entry mobile to the Apple ecosystem, completely new and unpretentious. It works for Apple. The iPhone 16e has sold much more than the iPhone SE 2022a model that was more reminiscent of iPhone 6 than to the new Apple phones. It’s a formula that makes sense, one in which an iPhone is sold as a natural leap from a iPhone 11 either 12 (in fact, Apple does not allow comparisons with superior mobile phones on the advertisement page), and not as a technical display. You come from an old iPhone, you want a new one and not break the bank. You buy this one. Go deeper. Nobody sells more high-end mobile phones than Apple, not even in countries like China. The reflection of the iPhone 17e is curious: it is not even a high-end device, but the iPhone 16e managed to sneak into the list of the 10 best-selling mobile phones in the world. Apple does not sell iPhones because they are high-end mobile phones. It sells iPhones because they are iPhones. Image | Xataka In Xataka | iPhone 17 Pro Max, analysis: the change that the most ambitious iPhone needed is not visible to the naked eye

Stellantis has lost 22 billion euros with the electric car. Their hope to solve it is called Zaragoza

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Stellantis embarked on a path of rapid and aggressive transition to the electric car. Along the way, it merged models on the same platform, wanted to convert brands to zero emissions and lost the identity of some of them. The result is 20 billion euros of real and expected losses. Now, part of his future is at stake in Zaragoza with a Chinese car. Saragossa. The news was almost a not news because Stellantis, through the mouth of its CEO Automotive Newshad already confirmed that it would manufacture Leapmotor’s Chinese cars in Spain. By then, with a CATL factory in the middle of construction and already manufacturing Stellantis small electric cars, Zaragoza seemed the best placed city, ahead of Madrid and Vigo. Last week, Filosa himself reconfirmed what was already known but expanded the information with some nuances as stated in The Aragon Newspaper. The car will be manufactured in Zaragoza and will not be alone. And the company has awarded Spain the production of up to four completely electric Chinese models. It will, therefore, be the reconversion of Figueruelas. The Stellantis situation. Although the investments were already confirmed, the last presentation of results could have raised some doubts. Then Stellantis confirmed that the electric car would have a negative impact of 22,000 million euros in your accounts. This does not mean, exactly, that it loses that money, but it is the readjustment that amounts to the cancellation of two new factories, the compensatory payment to suppliers, the money invested in new developments and the money that will no longer enter the company’s coffers. All of this is a consequence of a project led by Carlos Tavares, former CEO of the company, which has failed. The Portuguese wanted to accompany the conversion to all-electric too quickly and with a very aggressive cost adjustment. The result has been too much product at dealerships that very few have bought and models little differentiated from each other with a total loss of identity between companies. Good news (1). Firstly, because the arrival of Leapmotor in Zaragoza represents support for the electric transition in Figueruelas. The factory will be in charge of producing one of the first purely Chinese electric cars to arrive in Europe, a key step to be able to sell them without tariffs. But this also guarantees two things. The first is the opening of a new assembly line because they cannot use exactly the same one as for the Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208 and Lancia Ypsilon electric that Figueruelas produces at the moment. The second is that it increases pressure on the production of batteries that CATL will set up nearby, giving greater support to the project. It remains to be seen if the other three Stellantis models will also roll out of their doors.. Good news (2). The second part of the announcement is interesting in that the Leapmotor B10, the first car to be assembled in Zaragoza, is different from the three mentioned above and that in itself is a reason for joy for Zaragoza. And it is that the Stellantis urban electric cars have not been working well in the market. Everything indicates that, in the future, these electric vehicles will have to receive the embrace of the European customer but at the moment it is not being like thatwhich raised questions about long-term production with a plant that could operate at half gas. The Lepmotor B10 is a car that Stellantis has hopes for because it is different. It has much more striking interiors, adjusted to the huge screens that the industry has demanded in recent years. And it has purely Chinese software and development, so Stellantis can play with the price because its investments have been minimal. The company has the power to distribute the car outside of China but the development, investments and sales within China have been left to Leapmotor itself. Strengths and weaknesses. Stellantis’ decision to produce in Spain reminds us the strength that our country has gained in Europe as a productive alternative to advance electric cars. Either because labor is cheaper than in countries like Germany or France, or because energy is also cheaper, Chery or Stellantis, with Leapmotor, have decided that they will manufacture on our soil. Spain has the advantage of a well-established industry that needs reconversion. The problem is that, for the moment, it has focused on the assembly of small cars (as also happens in Martorell) which are the ones that are having the most problems to sell them or, if necessary, for the brand to make a profit from them. It would be interesting for our country to expand its presence in the development of vehicles and not only focus its industry on their production. Therefore, it is good news that Chery also bets on our country for its new R&D&i space. Photo | In Xataka | Volkswagen’s cheap electric car is manufactured in Spain: this is the new megaconstruction that makes it possible

It costs 700 euros less and is a TV with a brutal 55-inch OLED screen and Ambilight

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When setting up a home theater, if you want to enjoy a quality experience, the ideal is that you should opt for a TV with an OLED panel. It is true that it is the most expensive technology but, sometimes, you can find good offers like this one from PcComponentes. Now you can take this smart tv Philips Ambilight 55OLED820 with a discount of 700 euros, for 999 euros. Philips Ambilight 55OLED820 4K OLED Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A TV with a beastly panel and a very competitive price Although the quality of OLED panel of this Philips TV is one of its main claims, for me, the Ambilight It’s what catches my attention the most. I am a staunch fan of this immersive lighting system from Philips as it allows you to enjoy a totally immersive experience with LEDs that adapt to the content you are watching on the screen. Its 55-inch size makes it a perfect option for standard-sized rooms. In addition, the image quality is good since it offers 4K UHD resolution and is compatible with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. In the audio section, its four speakers and subwoofer offer a power of 70 W and are compatible with Dolby Atmos. The operating system under which it works is Titan OS and is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. When it comes to connectivity, the options are multiple, since it comes with Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet, four HDMI, two USB 2.0 ports and headphone output. And if what you want is to use the TV to enjoy your console PS5 either Xboxyou will be able to exploit it to the fullest thanks to its 120Hz. Although this does not stop there, since it has HDMI 2.1, VRR, FreeSync Premium, ALLM and G-SYNC. ⚡ IN BRIEF: offer for Philips Ambilight 55OLED820 smart TV today ✅ THE BEST Very top screen: Being OLED, this TV offers a totally realistic viewing experience. It offers deep blacks, realistic colors and great contrast. The Ambilight: If you want to enjoy total immersion when watching series and movies, I can’t help but recommend the Ambilight system on this TV. ❌ THE WORST The operating system: Titan OS is not the most intuitive operating system for TVs on the market; In this, webOS and Google TV beat it. But don’t worry, you can always add an external dongle to enjoy another operating system. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are a lover of series and movies and are looking to set up your own home theater with an OLED TV without spending a fortune. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… If you are only going to watch DTT and do not need to enjoy an immersive experience, since paying 1,000 euros for this TV could be excessive for you. Some accessories that might interest you for this TV Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG S40T – Smart Sound Bar, 300W, 2.1 Channels 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 | Philips In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Mega-guide to set up a home theater: projector, screen, sound system and more

Amazon increases its investment in Spain to 33.7 billion euros. All, of course, for data centers

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amazon has announced that will expand your investment in data centers in Spain, and this amount will now reach 33.7 billion euros in total. Today’s announcement adds 18 billion euros to the 15.7 billion euros of investment announced by 2024. Amazon is going more in Spain. The company has taken advantage of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona for an announcement that significantly reinforces its strategy in our country. The announcement highlights that there are plans to build facilities for manufacturing, storage and something interesting: server recycling in Spain. The promise of employment. Amazon’s forecast is that this Amazon Web Services (AWS) region, which reinforces its location in Aragónwill contribute 31.7 billion euros to Spain’s total GDP until 2035. They estimate that it will contribute “the equivalent of 29,900 full time jobs on average annually in local companies.” Of that figure, there will be 6,700 full-time jobs derived from Amazon’s direct investment in various areas such as data center operationsemployees of AWS providers, or workers who build the facilities. Supply chain. This investment includes an important part of the business consisting of facilities dedicated to the supply chain. These facilities, according to Amazon, will theoretically generate 1,800 jobs in Aragon. Thus, there will be a factory dedicated to the assembly and final testing of the servers, a logistics warehouse and a facility for the manufacturing and repair of AI servers. Let’s talk about energy… Amazon has not given too many details about what the energy and water needs that these data centers will have. However, it does indicate that they have committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. To do this they are investing in 100 solar and wind projects across Spain, including seven new solar farms. According to their data, AWS data centers in Aragon have offset their electricity consumption with 100% renewable energy since opening in 2022. It remains to be seen if that is enough to prevent the Spanish electrical infrastructure, already saturated, from bursting. …and water. There is also talk about how AWS is going to face the water consumption of these centers: “AWS is also committed to returning more water to communities than it uses in its direct operations by 2030. By 2024, AWS had reached 53% of that goal. In Aragon, AWS supports five water projects with an investment of 17.2 million euros.” A pinch of capex. That investment is certainly part of the planned capex that Amazon has estimated for 2026. The total figure is 200,000 million dollarsa notable increase from the 131.8 billion dollars of capex in 2025. Thus, those 18 billion euros ($21.11 billion) at the current exchange rate represent just over 10% of that capex. AWS is doing (very well). Amazon may not be standing out for having its own AI model, but it certainly has value in its cloud infrastructure. In it fourth quarter of 2025 AWS’s revenue was $35.6 billion, achieving the most notable year-over-year growth (24%) in the last three years. It is evident that investment in infrastructure at a global level is working right now, and Spain has benefited from that momentum. In Xataka | Amazon is negotiating to invest 50 billion in OpenAI. The money would go in through the door and out through the window.

You can now buy them 200 euros cheaper

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During the weekend, Xiaomi’s new high-end phones were presented, the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. As the brand usually does, they have arrived at the official store with several quite interesting promotions with which we can have them cheaper. First of all, these are the prices of both phones: And these are the discounts and promotions for both phones: Coupon for 200 euros (Xiaomi 17) or 250 euros (Xiaomi 17 Ultra) when registering in the store. 50 euros discount when choosing the Xiaomi 17 256 GB in pink. Photography Kit Pro as a gift when choosing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 1 TB. 25% discount if you are a student. 150 euros discount when purchasing two units. Double My Point. Trade-in: additional discount when trading in an old device. In this way, with the coupon the Xiaomi 17 stays in 799.99 euros and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra stays in 1,249.99 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The price could vary. We earn commission from these links They arrive with the best in Android processors The Xiaomi 17 undoubtedly stands out for its Qualcomm processor, since in this case, like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, it incorporates the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It also comes with a good 6,330 mAh battery that supports 100W fast wired charging, which means that we can charge our mobile in a very short time. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra adds some interesting things, especially in relation to its photography section. In this sense, it comes with a 50 MP main sensor, a 50 MP ultra wide angle and a 200 MP telephoto lens. In addition, similar to what we saw in the previous generation, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is compatible with two photographic kits: the Photography Kit (99.99 euros) and Photography Kit Pro (199.99 euros). In the Xiaomi 15 Ultra generation we really liked this accessoryso we look forward to testing it thoroughly in this generation. You may also be interested XIAOMI Watch 5 Smartwatch, Google Wear OS, NFC payments, AI with Gemini, 1.54” screen, up to 6 days of autonomy, GPS and Fitness Tracking, Gesture Control, 47 mm, Bluetooth, Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi 165W Power Bank 10000mAh (Integrated Cable) GL, Power Bank with Self-Recharging Capacity of up to 90W, Dual Ports with a Maximum Simultaneous Output of up to 165W 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 | Xiaomi In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | The best Xiaomi mobile in quality price: purchasing and comparison guide

If you have 400,000 euros you can finally fulfill the dream of owning your own island. The problem is how to get to it.

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If you like nature, spend hours listening to the birds singing and the rustling of the waves, in Welsh you have a unique opportunity. There, in the Dwyryd estuary, a private island with a charming Victorian mansion is for sale for about what it costs an apartment in the center of Madrid. For around £350,000 you can become the new owner of Ynys Gifftana seven-hectare tidal island with a history connecting it to the Stuart lineage. Of course, the offer has a trick. In a place in Wales… More specifically in the Dwyryd estuary, very close to Portmeirion (Gwynedd), hides a curious island that has just gone up for sale. What is ‘curious’ is not only because of its remote nature, its surroundings or the fact that on its entire surface, of 7.2 hectares, there is a single stone construction. What is really striking is its nature. Ynys Gifftan is a tidal islanda portion of land connected to the rest of North Wales by a spit of land that emerges at low tide and disappears at high tide. Hence, access is not easy and, depending on the time, it must be reached by boat or on foot. Landowner for €400,000. For a few weeks now, the island has added one more peculiarity. The real estate firm Carter Jonas inform that it is for sale for a “guide price” of 350,000 pounds, equivalent to 400,500 euros. The price attracts attention in Spain and even more so in the United Kingdom, where it is not far from what an average home costs. In fact, it is much less than what someone who wants to buy a house in the capital must spend. A few days ago the BBC I remembered that those 350,000 pounds exceed the average house price in the country by just 50,000. If we focus on London, the average price for the last year marks just over 600,000 pounds (£656,694), making getting the Welsh island considerably cheaper. A golden opportunity? More or less. Owning a quiet Welsh island for almost half the price of a house in London sounds good, but Ynys Gifftan has several handicaps that recognize the agency itself. To begin its construction, a country house built with stone is not going through its best moment. “It needs a comprehensive reform,” notes Carter Jonaswhich remembers that the house is divided into two floors and has several living rooms, bedrooms and pantry. Annex has a tool shed. Good landscape, bad services. The truth is that the island takes decades empty and those who embark on the adventure of repopulating it will have to face a series of challenges, beyond renovating the house: there is no electrical connection, the water network channeling dates back to the 80s and the current owners of the land do not guarantee that it is still active. In addition, the drainage system is private. As for the rest of the 17.7-acre (approximately 7.2 hectares) island, it is now partially covered by weeds, almost reaching the house itself. From Jonas they slip that part of the island could be dedicated to grazing. The great challenge. Ynys Gifftan has, however, another more important handicap that any buyer should be aware of. Its inhabitants cannot happily leave and enter the island. Not at least how they want and when they want. During high tide a boat is needed to access the island. When the tide goes out, the way in and out is different: with a short walk along the stretch of land that is exposed. With a walk you reach the continent and from there you can travel to Harlecha town of around 1,600 inhabitants where you will find basic services, such as shops, restaurants or pharmacies. Nature… and history. The future owner of Ynys Gifftan will be able to boast of having an unusual property. To start with its location, in the heart of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Second, for his story. Its name, “gift island” in Welsh, is said to be a nod to the island’s past, which was a gift from Queen Anne to Lord Harlech’s ancestors in the 19th century. XVIII. Images | Carter Jonas and Google Earth In Xataka | A century ago Denmark built an island to defend its capital. Now it is full of tourists and is sold for ten million

There are alternatives if you don’t want to depend on Google Drive or other US clouds. Internxt is one of them and it only costs 16 euros per year

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Having cloud storage is ideal for giving your cell phone or laptop a break. You upload your photos, your videos or your files there and you always have them at hand. Most people tend to go directly to the most popular clouds like Google Drive or iCloud, services that have nothing wrong, but there is something in common: They are owned by US companies. There is a trend that increasingly attracts more people than Try to depend as little as possible on services from this country. If you are one of those people or this is something you have been thinking about for some time, then you might be interested in betting on a European cloud service like Internxt Drive: if you use the code ‘XATAKA‘ you have 1 TB of storage per 16 euros per year. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A cloud of Spanish origin that includes VPN and antivirus Internxt is a company of Spanish origin and is ideal if, as we said above, you are looking for a cloud service that is not from the large US tech companies. The cheapest option costs 16 euros per year and includes 1 TB as we said a little above, but includes VPN and antivirusmaking it a very complete package at a very attractive price. What can we highlight about this cloud? Internxt uses what is known as ‘Zero-Nowledge’ or ‘Zero Knowledge’. This means that their servers store your photos or files, but they cannot access these files in any way. In fact, Because they don’t store, they don’t even save your password. You will not lack privacy. Then there is the issue of end-to-end encryption. This company encrypts your files before uploading them to the cloud. This way, even if someone intercepts your data while you are sending it to the cloud, they will not be able to access it. In fact, its service is already prepared to even combat against quantum computers when these arrive in a few years. If you are concerned about the whole issue of privacy, it is also worth noting that Internxt is open and transparent sourceso anyone can access it through GitHub. What does this mean? That its entire architecture is transparent, so it cannot hide any type of function or secret way so that your data ends up in the hands of third parties. Premium Plan: 3 TB of storage, VPN, antivirus and cleaner per 31 euros per year (or 377 euros for life) Ultimate Plan: 5 TB of storage, VPN, antivirus, cleaner and meet per 47 euros per year (or 507 euros for life) 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 | Internxt In Xataka | Google Drive alternatives: the best cloud storage services for your files In Xataka | Best VPNs 2025: guide with the 17 best services to protect your online privacy

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