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When Elon Musk decided to act against the accounts that tracked the movements of your private jetopened a debate that is still ongoing: to what extent is it reasonable for anyone to follow the movements of a person using public data. While all the millionaires were looking into the air, a similar movement was brewing at sea: thousands of fans follow the routes of the most exclusive superyachts on the planet thanks to the technology that guarantees maritime safety. What was born to avoid collisions and facilitate rescues has also become a tool capable of showing the (supposed) whereabouts of some of the greater fortunes of the world. Locate a superyacht from your mobile. The technology behind this phenomenon is called AIS (for the acronym of Automatic Identification System or Automatic Identification System). According to the IMO (International Maritime Organization), all ships of a certain size must be equipped with this system that constantly transmits data such as the identity of the ship, its position, speed, course and its navigation status. This transponder was conceived to improve maritime traffic safety and facilitate search and rescue operations. However, the expansion of the Internet and terrestrial and satellite reception networks completely changed the scope of that technology. Platforms like MarineTraffic It collects these AIS signals and shows the position of the vessels in almost real time. In a matter of seconds it is possible to know where a certain yacht is, what route it follows or what its recent movement history has been. Of the planespotting to the yachtspotting. As happens with fans of photograph airplanes In the vicinity of airports, the hobby of photographing ships has existed for decades. The so-called ship spotters They usually go to ports, straits or maritime traffic areas to photograph especially striking boats. However, the Internet has transformed that activity. It is no longer necessary to wait for a ship appears on the horizon, just consult an application to know where it is moored or anchored. One of the best examples is SuperYachtFana platform that has evolved into a database specialized in superyacht owners, corporate structures and vessel locations. According to the platform itself, it currently gathers information on more than 1,600 yacht owners. That is to say, in practice, the interest no longer lies solely in the boat, but part of its attractiveness also falls on its occupants. A privacy problem. As some suggested with the real-time monitoring of the private jets of millionairesthe exposure of this positioning data could lead to a problem for the privacy and security of the millionaire owners of these superyachts. In fact, in December 2004, the IMO addressed the issue by stating that “the publication on the global web or elsewhere of AIS data transmitted by ships could be detrimental to the safety and security of ships.” Two decades later, AIS data remains accessible from numerous tracking platforms and allow you to locate private vessels practically anywhere on the planet. The same technology that makes it possible to avoid collisions between ships also makes it easier to know where the owner of a superyacht worth hundreds of millions of dollars spends his vacations. Some millionaires disappear from the map. The logical consequence of this public exposure is that some owners try to reduce their visibility. The easiest way: turn off the transponder. The case of launchpad Mark Zuckerberg generated controversy precisely for this reason: he turned off his beacon to try to hide his true whereabouts. However, international regulations are quite clear in this regard and establish that ships equipped with AIS must keep the system activated at all times, except in exceptional situations contemplated by international agreements or standards related to the protection of navigation information. This does not mean that there is an automatic international sanction for failing to comply with this recommendation, but the application of the regulations depends on the national maritime authorities and the corresponding flag State. According to the history of sanctions, the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda already has imposed sanctions For this reason, for amounts greater than 20,000 euros. In Xataka | If the question is why only the rich can afford to buy a yacht, the answer is more than obvious: the 10% rule Image | Unsplash (Rockwell branding agency)

After the failure of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, ‘Star Wars’ must follow the advice of ‘Andor’

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Memorial Day weekend 2026 should have been Dave Filoni’s and, by extension, ‘Star Wars‘. The first film in the franchise in seven years was released, starring the characters that he and Jon Favreau had turned into a global phenomenon, perhaps the only one that has transcended beyond fans of the series since Disney bought the saga. Instead, ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ has been the worst premiere in the history of the franchise under the aegis of Disney. And Filoni, who In January he took the reins of Lucasfilmnow has to decide what to do with the franchise. The figures. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu opened on May 22 with $81 million at the domestic box office over the three-day weekend, below Disney’s previous franchise low of $84 million.Han Solo: A Star Wars Story‘ grossed on the same holiday weekend in 2018. If we add the fourth day of this weekend, including Memorial Day Monday, very important for the box office, the film reached 100 million domestic and 163–167 million worldwide. It is not a catastrophic figure, but in the second weekend the film fell 70%, dropping to third place. In the third he had already left the top 5. Unlike ‘Han Solo’, which came with a production bill of over $300 million and grossed $392 million worldwide (becoming the first film in ‘Star Wars’ history to lose money in theaters), ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ was the franchise’s cheapest production in the Disney era: about $165 million. With that cost, and looking at the numbers in the rest of the world, around 315 million for the moment, the balance is not that of a financial catastrophe. But it says a lot about the public’s current perception of the franchise. Terror arrives. Although it apparently doesn’t have much to do with it, it’s worth looking at who did sweep the box office that weekend: two horror films from very young directors trained on YouTube. ‘Backrooms‘, practically matching the opening of the ‘Star Wars’ movie, and ‘Obsession’, with three weeks in theaters with great numbers. But the important thing is the ages: 86% of the ‘Backrooms’ audience was under 35 years old, and 44% under 21. In ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ the percentage of the 25-year-old audience was 27%. It is not just any detail: it is that audience that ensures that the films do not collapse at the box office in the second weekend, because they recommend the premieres to their friends and on networks. Dave Filoni: perfect imperfect. When Dave Filoni arrived at Lucasfilm, his first project was to direct the animated film ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ in 2008, kicking off the series. There he found a vein: rescuing second-rate characters from the expanded universe and giving them new depth. He did it, for example, with his most beloved recreation: the Jedi Ahsoka Tano. In the company of Jon Favreau, he applied that same method to live action with ‘The Mandalorian’, still today the most successful ‘Star Wars’ series on Disney+. However, the series worked because it hit the nostalgia of Generation Alpha and Baby Boomers, but that is not enough to sustain the film. What is now on the table. It is clear that Disney has to bet all its cards on revitalizing the franchise with ‘Star Wars: Starfighter‘, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, and scheduled for release in 2027. It is an original idea, approved by Kennedy before his departure, and is not linked to the MandoVerso. It will be the first real chance to see if ‘Star Wars’ can work with new faces, new history and without the burden of continuity. It was said that Filoni would direct a new MandoVerso film, featuring Ahsoka and Grand Admiral Thrawn, but obviously, with the box office disappointment of this first feature, those plans may have been foiled. Before leaving, Kennedy planned a new trilogy led by Simon Kinberg (‘Rebels’, ‘Logan’, ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’), and with clear guidelines: new characters and story, finally abandoning the burden of the Skywalker saga. Where is the solution. It is worth paying attention to an observation made by Tom Bissell, screenwriter of the acclaimed second season of ‘Andor’, on the Backstory Magazine podcast. There, Bissell remembered the advice of showrunner Tony Gilroy on joining the team: resist the urge to open the toy box and take them all out, and instead try to leave more toys than there were when you arrived, thinking as a storyteller instead of a child. ‘Andor’ followed the beginning to the letter, without cameos or characters rescued from oblivion. ‘Andor‘ used the ‘Star Wars’ perch to propose a vibrant story of fascism, surveillance and resistance that could have been filmed without ships or ray guns. Result: 22 Emmy nominations between the two seasons and 5 wins in 2025, including Best Writing in a Drama. According to The WrapFiloni would have privately expressed his disagreement with ‘Andor’ (something that was later denied), but given the failure of this last film, perhaps Bissell was closer to the key to the future of the franchise than Filoni himself. Maybe it’s time to put aside the toy box and create new toys. In Xataka | Before selling ‘Star Wars’, George Lucas imagined a megalomaniacal series: 10 times more expensive than a movie in the saga

Follow the Apple keynote and the news of iOS 27, Siri and more live

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June 8 is coming and that means two things: that it’s starting to get hot and that we have an Apple event. As is tradition, the apple company has summoned us today in Cupertino for the WWDC 2026, the event for developers where it presents its latest software developments (and, for some time now, artificial intelligence). Of course, from Xataka we will be at the foot of the canyon covering it live both in our live page as on our YouTube channel. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. Spanish peninsular time. We leave you the schedules by region here: Spain: 19:00 (18:00 in the Canary Islands). Mexico: 11:00 AM Colombia: 12:00 AM. Venezuela and Chile: 1:00 PM. Argentina: 2:00 PM. WWDC 2026, live What we hope to see In all of WWDC there have been, for a couple of years, two things: new versions of operating systems, of all; and some artificial intelligence. Surely today we will see iOS 27 and its brothers for iPad, Mac and Watch and other devices, although no big news is expected in terms of functions. What’s more, this year’s systems are expected to be “a bit Snow Leopard,” that is, transitional versions focused on polishing and purification of what already exists. After all, it was in iOS 26 when Apple made its big leap in terms of design, so it wouldn’t make sense to do it again this time. On the other hand, it is expected that artificial intelligence will be the main protagonist. Not because there is going to be a groundbreaking announcement, which maybe, but because Apple has had a pending task for two years: deliver the new Siri and, therefore, vitaminize Apple Intelligence. Let us remember that at the beginning of the year Apple joined forces with Google to be able to use the Gemini models and their cloud technology. Today, possibly, we will see the materialization of that agreement. In short, everything indicates that it will be a WWDC 2026 focused on fulfilling promises rather than teaching new things. As far as hardware goes, it would be strange as long as there were no major leaks or rumors. Now, it is worth keeping an eye on iOS 27 for one simple reason: what it can (or cannot) tell us about the much-rumored foldable iPhone What we expect for this year. We will clear up doubts in a while. Image | Apple edited by Xataka In Xataka | Follow WWDC 2026 live

Millions to protect a war frigate. A Bluetooth tracker worth a few euros has been enough to follow her in real time

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Protecting a warship costs a fortune. We are talking about sensors, protocols, personnel, weapons and a security chain designed to minimize any unnecessary exposure. That is why what has happened with the Zr.Ms. Evertsena frigate of the Netherlands Navy integrated into the battle group of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. According to Omroep Gelderlandtheir position could be tracked in real time for hours with something much more mundane and cheaper: a simple Bluetooth tracker sent via military mail. The story does not begin with a technological gap or with a particularly complex maneuver, but with something much more earthly: a postcard. That was what the aforementioned medium used to introduce the tracker into Evertsen through the military mail service. The sources do not specify what device was used, beyond describing it as a low-cost tracker. It is easy to think of a Apple AirTagbut there is no indication that it was that specific model and the market offers many similar alternatives. How a minor failure left a frigate exposed The case gains another dimension when you look at what Evertsen’s mission was at that time. According to the source, the frigate was part of the group that escorted the Charles de Gaulle and its function was to help protect the aircraft carrier of possible air or missile threats. This task makes its location especially sensitive data within an ongoing military mission. In other words, it was not just about knowing where a ship was, but about being able to keep track of a relevant piece within a real operation. The really delicate thing about this episode is not only that a tracker managed to enter the military postal circuit, but what that suggests about certain procedures that continue to operate with a logic from other times. According to the media itself based on official videos from the ministry, the packages did go through X-rays, but the envelopes did not follow the same control. That combination opened enough of a gap to compromise the discretion of the deployment. We are not facing a spectacular failure, but rather an apparently minor vulnerability, but sufficient to allow the ship to be monitored. Once the initial filter was passed, the case stopped being a hypothesis and became a real follow-up. According to the reconstruction published by the Dutch media, the tracker signal made it possible to follow a path that went from Netherlands to Cretewith steps through Den Helder and Eindhoven airport before reaching the port of Heraklion. There, in addition, images from a camera fit that clue and showed the Evertsen moored at the dock. On March 27, once out of port, the frigate continued broadcasting its position for about 24 more hours: first it skirted the Cretan coast and then headed east, until the device stopped giving a signal near Cyprus. The official reaction came after publication and was, at least in part, corrective. The Dutch Ministry of Defense made changes following this incident and stopped allowing battery-powered greeting cards to be sent to Evertsen, as well as announcing a broader review of military mail guidelines. At the same time, the department held that the tracker was located while the correspondence on board was being sorted, once the frigate had already left the port. And although he admitted that the ship could be followed at sea, he assured that this did not constitute an operational risk. There is a quite obvious reading in closing this story. The frigate was still part of a military mission, protected within a much larger device, and yet a low-cost domestic object managed to open a tracking window for hours. Not because it replaced the big threats, but because it slipped through a minor seam that no one had fully adjusted. That’s what makes this episode especially revealing: remember that, in 2026, security doesn’t just depend on large systems. Images | Ein Dahmer | Xataka with Nano Banana In Xataka | France was moving its aircraft carrier without revealing its location. Until a runner on board uploaded an activity to Strava

so you can follow its lunar flyby live

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What we are seeing today is not just another space mission, but the return of humanity to a type of journey that had not been repeated for decades. Artemis II It is in full approach to the Moon and, for the first time since the Apollo era, a human crew is flying over it again. The difference is that today we can follow this moment almost in real time via NASA YouTube channelaccompanying the astronauts in one of the most symbolic sections of the entire mission. On the way. Orion has already crossed the limit in which the Moon’s gravity prevails over that of the Earth, something that happened in the Spanish early morning, at 06:37, according to NASA data. That step marks a before and after: from that moment, the ship and its crew not only approach the Moon, but also enter its gravitational domain. What comes next is one of the most anticipated moments of the mission, the turn around our satellite before heading back. Record distance. There is a specific moment on this day that goes beyond the maneuver itself and that has enormous symbolic weight within the history of space exploration. At 7:56 p.m. Spanish peninsular time, the Artemis II crew has surpassed the Apollo 13 mark as the humans who have been the furthest from Earth, a record that has remained intact since 1970. This is not just a technical fact: it is the confirmation that we are going beyond what had been achieved until now with human presence. The key moment, step by step. From here, the mission enters its most anticipated section, and it does so with a very precise schedule that has already begun to be fulfilled. At the time of publication of this article, several milestones have already taken place, while others are about to occur overnight. These schedules are adjusted to Spanish peninsular time. The milestones after midnight already correspond to the early morning of April 7 in Spain. Screenshot showing the countdown before breaking the Apollo 13 distance record 06:37: entry into the lunar sphere of influence, the gravity of the Moon begins to dominate (already concluded) 19:30: scientific briefing to the crew from the control center (already concluded) 19:56: the crew surpasses the distance record of Apollo 13 (already completed) 20:45: start of lunar observations 00:44: loss of communication when passing behind the Moon 00:45: “Earthset”, the Earth hides behind the Moon from the perspective of Orion 01:02: closest approach to the lunar surface, about 6,550 km 01:07: maximum distance from Earth 01:25: “Earthrise”, the Earth appears again on the other side of the Moon 01:25: Communication with the crew is recovered 02:35 – 03:32: solar eclipse seen from the ship 03:20: end of lunar observations What we see live. Beyond the technical milestones and schedules, there is a logical question that we all ask ourselves: what exactly are we going to be able to see during this flyby. NASA explains that The coverage includes live images of the Moon captured by cameras installed on Orion’s solar panels, which will allow us to follow the ship’s passage alongside our satellite for several hours. Now, the agency itself warns that the quality of these images may vary depending on distance, system limitations and communications bandwidth. That is, we will not always see a perfect signal, but it will be representative enough to follow the moment. The story is not over yet. While we continue to monitor what is happening hundreds of thousands of kilometers away, Artemis II continues to advance through a sequence of maneuvers that still has several key moments ahead during the early hours of the morning. We are not facing a mission that we can already consider closed, but rather we are facing an ongoing process that we are experiencing almost directly. Images | POT In Xataka | Artemis II is not just a victory for NASA: without the support of Europe it would have been impossible, literally

what time is it and how to follow it live

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Let’s tell you how you can see the launch of the Artemis II livethe space mission that will take NASA to the Moon again. This is a manned mission in the direction of our satellite, although the crew will not descend to it. After months of delays and uncertaintiesthis next morning a new attempt will be made. The new lunar landing will not happen until the Artemis IV mission, although this Artemis II is the mission with which NASA will know if it has the technological capacity to carry out a future lunar landing without setbacks. The mission will fly over the Moon between 6,000 and 9,000 kilometers above its far side, and will be launched this morning. Now we are going to give you all the data to see the launch. When is the Artemis II launched? Space mission launches are carried out in time windows in which the meteorology and climatic conditions are favorable so that everything goes well. And the next launch window is Wednesday, April 1 at 6:24 p.m. ET, and will last for two hours. This is at 0:24 on April 2 in Spain mainland, one hour less in the Canary Islands. In Mexico the time is 16:24, 19:24 in Argentina, and 17:24 in Colombia. As the window is two hours, the launch in Spanish time will be sometime between 0:24 and 2:24 in the morning. Where can you watch the launch? The launch of Artemis II will be broadcast live to the entire world through NASA’s official YouTube channel, whose address is youtube.com/@NASA. This will allow you to watch it from the browser, from any mobile phone, or on any smart television where you have the YouTube app. When you enter the NASA channel; you will see that there is a section of Upcoming live broadcasts. In it you will be able to see two for the next morning, that of the launch itself and that of the views of the launch from space. You will even have the option to click on the Receive notice so that the YouTube app notifies you and you don’t forget. Cover image | POT In Xataka | We already know what we will eat on the moon: Madrid stew. An American team manages to grow chickpeas in lunar regolith

Follow the presentation in Europe of Vivo’s photographic flagship live

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Today is an important day for Vivo: the Chinese company is going to present its new premium high-end terminal, the Vivo X300 Ultra. It might seem like just another launch, a typical presentation, but no. No, for a simple reason: it will be the first time that the Ultra model leaves China and arrives in Europe. And as it could not be otherwise, you will be able to follow the conference live and direct with us. The presentation of the Vivo X300 Ultra will be today, March 30, at 1:20 p.m. Spanish peninsular time. You can follow it via our YouTube channel in a streaming led by Ángela Blanco and Francisco Franconi. The schedules according to regions are as follows: Spain: 13:20 (12:20 in the Canary Islands). Mexico: 5:20 AM Colombia: 6:20 AM. Venezuela : 7:20 AM. Argentina, Chile: 8:20 AM. We are live What we expect from the Vivo X300 Ultra It is not the first time that the Vivo X300 Ultra walks on European territory. Vivo brought it to MWC 2026where he had it displayed and where we already had the opportunity to see it up close. The key to this terminal, beyond its technical sheet, is on camera and in the ecosystem of accessories that it will bring, just because, the physical teleconverter seems like it will make an appearance again. This converter, whose name is Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra, is a hardware solution to extend the native focal length of the telephoto, being able to reach 400 mm equivalent or what is the same, a 17x optical zoom. With digital cropping, we can reach 1,600 millimeters. It is expected that there will also be improvements in the hardware and that, inside, it will be a fully fledged high-end device. We still don’t know much about him, but we will clear up doubts in just a few hours. What we do know is that the Vivo X300 Pro We liked it a lot and that its camera left us with an exceptional taste in our mouths, so this Ultra model promises strong emotions. We remember: the presentation will be today, March 30, at 1:20 p.m. Spanish peninsular time. You can follow it through our YouTube channel. Images | Live edited by Xataka In Xataka | Follow the presentation of the Vivo X300 Ultra

those who follow this Japanese custom and clean less at home and those who do not

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Everyone does what they want at home, but there are habits that are better than others and customs that, although you may like them more or less individually, may be a cultural custom specific to your region. Without going any further, there is one that raises blisters and that no one is completely clear about: take off your shoes when entering the house. Without going any further, the map that you see below these lines and crowning the article is from Wikimedia: in green, the states that take off their shoes when they get home and in blue, those that do not. We tend to associate this habit with Japan and although it is probably the best-known country where it is applied, it is not the only one. Essentially almost all of Asia takes off its shoes, also North Africa and Canada. The latest Wikimedia map on Which countries take off their shoes at home and which don’t In fact, custom is multicultural and independent. Thus, in Japan they even have an area of ​​the house set up for this purpose, the genkanwith a step called agari kamachi where the sacred limit is established between the “outer world” (dirty) and the “inner world” (clean), as the digital media Nippon explains. In Nordic countries the custom is more related to the weather: moving around the house with shoes full of mud or snow does not seem like the best idea. In the Middle East, the origin points to religion. Without going any further, the Quran has some verses like this from Allah to Moses: “I am your Lord; take off your sandals, for you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.” The question that bothers half the world: with or without shoes at home? In the discussion forum You can see how some places have changed their tones over the years, such as Middle Eastern countries such as Pakistan or Afghanistan and more recently, the United Kingdom. More than a new custom (although COVID made some hygiene measures stay forever), it is that this habit was probably not well monitored. Although the British case is curious. The world map of the tradition of taking off shoes at home. Seasia.co a few years ago a Reddit thread echoed an original map from Seasia.co (which also had your articlefocused on Southeast Asia) much richer because it goes one step further. It’s no longer that there are places where they take off their shoes and others that don’t, it’s just that there are places where it seems wrong for us to do so. In that small group appear Spain, France, Italy and all of central and southern America. Just the opposite of what happens in the majority of Asia and Africa: if you go to a house there and choose to leave your shoes on following your customs, you will be having a rude gesture. Here the United Kingdom finds its nuance: the norm is to leave your shoes on, but in some homes they prefer to take them off. Shoes yes or shoes no? Leaving aside religious issues and focusing on practice, the reality is that taking off your shoes is a good practice from a hygiene point of view. This study from Macquarie University in Sydney makes it clear: up to 60% of the dust and dirt that accumulates inside a house comes from outside and enters, effectively, through the feet. The pharmacist Álvaro Fernández account in El Periódico de Aragón that “99% of the shoes analyzed test positive for fecal matter” because well, we walk through places where there are traces of excrement and dirt. Microbiologist Jonathan Sexton of the University of Arizona, confirm for Very Interesting the presence in almost all soles of bacteria such as E.coli (present in 96% of cases) and Clostridium difficile. And not only microorganisms: according to The Conversation, Shoes have pesticides from gardens, lead from urban dust and carcinogenic asphalt sealers, all of that goes home. But there is no need to be shocked either: there are fecal bacteria in our mobile and that’s not why we leave it on the doorstep of the house. Simply put: the best way to have a clean house is not to clean, it is not to stain. Prevention is better than cure. Of course, everyone in their house does what they want. In Xataka | The nations of the world and their stereotypes, seen by Japan in this amazing map from 1932 In Xataka | We had suspected for decades that Imperial Japan had a “great Mongolian route.” And finally we have found your maps Cover | Wikimedia

follow today’s Unpacked 2026 presentation live

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Important day for Samsung. Like every year, and practically at the gates of MWC 2026, the Korean firm has summoned us in San Francisco to attend his Galaxy Unpacked. At this event we will almost certainly learn about their new batch of smartphones and innovations in artificial intelligence. It is an important event and, as it could not be otherwise, you will be able to follow it live and direct with us. The first Galaxy Unpacked of the year will take place today, February 25, at 7:00 p.m., Spanish peninsular time. You can follow it on our live page, on YouTube (where we will have an exclusive surprise) and on Instagramsince our colleague Eva Rodríguez has flown to the other side of the pond to attend the conference. The schedules according to regions are as follows: Spain: 19:00 (18:00 in the Canary Islands). Mexico: 12:00 PM. Colombia: 1:00 PM. Venezuela: 2:00 PM Chile and Argentina: 3:00 PM. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026, live What we hope to see Unless there is some surprise in the form of glasses, a new format wearable or, who knows, a quantifier ring, it is to be expected that the main protagonists of the Unpacked that concerns us today will be the Galaxy S26. If everything goes as in previous years, the family will be made up of three terminals, the most powerful and complete being the Ultra model. Along with the folding ones, which we will surely see in the summer, the company’s portfolio does not seem like it will change much. It makes sense. After all, 2026 is a difficult year for the consumer technology sector, which is exposed to a pressing lack of chips, specifically RAM and storage. Thus, the Galaxy S26 surely represents an incremental improvement compared to the last generation focused on specific aspects, such as the camera and the battery. AI, of course, will once again occupy a central space in the presentation. Samsung is betting big on Galaxy AI and, in fact, we know that one of the big news this year is its multi-agent approach with Bixby, Google Gemini and Perplexity. Three assistants in a single device, let’s see how Samsung has managed it. As for other devices that could have their share of prominence, Samsung has not talked about them for a long time. glasses with Android XR. It has also been two years without renewing the Galaxy Ringwhich now, with silicon-carbon batteries on the table, would perhaps make more sense. We will clear up doubts in just a few minutes, see you live! In Xataka | Follow Galaxy Unpacked live

His trick is to follow the philosophy of Jony Ive

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If you work in a more or less large company, you will surely have already suffered one of its endemic evils: meetings. Or rather, have many meetings. Steve Jobs I was clear that they were a huge problem and Larry Page had a hard time solving it because yes, excessive meetings are not something new by any means, although with teleworking they will skyrocket for obvious reasons. And for Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, they are the symptom of a much worse problem within the company. The key to having fewer meetings: manage tasks, not people In fact, the co-founder of Airbnb is clear that this abundance of meetings is not an evil but a sign of aspects to improve within the corporation. To begin with, its size: “It is not because there are no Wednesday meetings. It is because there are too many people“, counted in a talk for Khosla Ventures. The manager’s proposal involves employing a small, high-level workforce: “We want a small, agile, elite and highly qualified team, not a team of mid-range people. And the reason is that each person implies a communication tax.” And he points out another problem that points directly to human resources: mediocre hiring. Basically, in Chesky’s ideology, when someone is not capable of doing a job, they hire people who do not know how to do it either and they also hire more people to carry it out in a kind of empire of incompetence. Each person pulls in a direction, so of course they have to meet to share their progress. And more bureaucracy. Also, lead by example: account which completely removed the layers of management so that only people truly specialized in a given task lead it: “You can only manage the function if you are an expert. You don’t manage people. You manage people through the work.” In a nutshell: you manage tasks, not people. His inspiration: the legendary Jony Ive, now working closely with Sam Altman in building a device with AI. Ive’s philosophy It involves focusing on work and forming a team that designs together. In Xataka | Bill Gates has been a famous “workaholic” but he knew who to hire to solve problems: the lazy ones In Xataka | The quality that Warren Buffet advises to always look for in job candidates Cover | Airbnb and Marcus Dawes via Wikimedia

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