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We began to follow the influencers because they looked like us. Now combing 170 euros are being bought

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It is not the first influencer That a expensive whim is allowed, but the one that has generated one of the most juicy conversations of the week. And all from an inconsequential apparently decision: Andrea Garte bought a hair brush of the Guerlain brand that cost 170 euros during a trip to Athens. And from there a discussion has been generated that affects the state of the matter itself influencer: Have these creators of content become an elite drift, completely disconnected from what your audience wants? A comb that will end all combs. In the first video that recorded the influencerGarte He got rid of praise towards the comb: The arrangement of the bristles and their length served to replace different brushes that always carried, which turned the purchase into an investment aimed at optimizing the space and reducing cosmetic achiperres. But the impact on his community soon began to climb. 11 tricks to dominate Tik tok Criticism in comments. The criticism among his followers They did not wait, where many reproached him for his little awareness of what priorities people with normal income have: “I miss the Influencers You recommend things available to mortals and not Millionaire Things “or” for this reason it is claimed that Influencers Current have lost influence capacity: they live in a parallel reality “were some of the criticisms it received. @andreage I’ve never had such an expensive đź«° ♬ Original Sound – Andrearte Immediate reaction. Garte herself knows that she has found a controversial issue that generates conversation, so it has not taken long for the issue with more videos, protesting the controversy, presuming pelazo And joking With how expensive it is. Also, of course, has generated criticism and parodies of all kinds. However, below direct criticism and jokes for the superficial influencer. The theme of the bag. The controversy remembers which we live A few weeks agoWhen Lola Lolita argued in a documentary video about her day to day about a 4,000 euros bag. The controversy that followed, much more aggressive than the one who is suffering from garte, had a lot to do with the attitude of the influencerbut also put on the table how many of the Influencers Current (MarĂ­a Pombo, Georgina, Dulceida, Gala González, Marta Lozano, Alexandra Pereira) have built empires with millions of followers and millionaire contracts. We want to be like them. It is true that you are often Influencers They offer a aspirational content: We will never be able to enjoy the life train and the luxuries and excesses that these people live, so the videos in social networks become windows to some lives that are not within our reach. The problem is when Influencers As the same garte began as more or less normal girls who taught how they made up or how they dressed. There many of their followers watched them as something aspirational but attainable. With events such as Garte and the comb of 170 euros, that mirage fades. Survive at all costs. We quoted Lola Lolita A The sociologist Silvia Muelas, who explained that “The media survival of these characters depends many times on their ability to generate controversy or show excesses, which leads to an exhibition of self -destructive or disconnected behaviors of reality.” That complicated balance between wanting to be someone close or throwing themselves to the pool of luxury and excess, even showing a distant antipathy, is what marks behaviors such as Garte. On the edge. Several media already wonder if the era of Influencers is coming to an endgiven the disconnection of their followers that many experience, and whose Effects on perception of reality is beginning to be studied, because it is something that did not exist so far. A simple comb of 170 euros has unleashed a conversation about class, status and perception, and until we leave that alley, the phenomenon influencer will be living its greatest identity crisis to date. In Xataka | The Prado Museum closed its doors so that Dua Lipa could create content. That has generated a furious debate

The 16E iPhone looked like a stumble. In the end it has been decisive for Apple to achieve an unpublished milestone in its history

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Apple has been in the smartphones market for almost two decades, but I had never managed to lead global sales in a first quarter. That has just changed. Between January and March 2025, the Cupertino company has been at the top of the world ranking, ahead of Samsung and with Xiaomi completing the podium. Counterpoint Research has been in charge of putting figures and context to the new Apple milestone. The keys? An unusual launch calendar for the company, a solid growth in emerging markets and a good global behavior just before the earthquake of the tariff war driven by the United States. At the top of the podium. Apple led global smartphones sales in the first quarter of 2025 with a 19% market share. In addition, it achieved a 4% increase in units sold compared to the same period of the previous year. In second position Samsung appears, which obtained 18% and experienced a 5% drop in units sold. Xiaomi, meanwhile, maintains third place with sustained growth. Its evolution has been progressive: in the first quarter of 2023 it had 12% of the market, in 2024 it rose to 13% and in this start of 2025 it has reached 14%. Although its position has not changed, the constant improvement in quota reflects a difficult to ignore rise. An unusual launch. A key part to understand Apple’s leadership This quarter is at the launch of the iPhone 16E. The device was announced on February 19 and reached stores just a week later. Although it is not usual to see new iPhone in this section of the year, there are precedents: The iPhone is original It was launched in March 2016, And the third generation also did it in March, but 2022. An iPhone discussed, but sold without brake. Although the 16E iPhone has not fully convinced those who expected a more competitive proposal in quality-pricethe truth is that its market performance has been remarkable. It is a model with a more accessible approach, but with a hardware reinforced to be compatible with Apple Intelligence. Despite doubts, its launch has had a strong reception. A trimester of contrasts. The global market grew by 3% year -on -year in this first quarter, promoted by China, where “public subsidies reactivated demand, and for recovery in emerging markets such as India, Southeast Asia or Latin America. On the other hand, markets such as Europe, the United States or even China showed signs of exhaustion, according to the analysis firm. A market that does not stop. Samsung started the year with a slower pace due to the delay of Galaxy S25but sales rebounded after its launch and that of the new A. Xiaomi series, meanwhile, reinforced its presence in both new markets and in its country of origin. Vivo became the brand that grew most among the top five, while Oppo maintained fifth place thanks to good results in India, Latin America and Europe. Other manufacturers also gained ground, although they were out of the top five. Huawei was the largest seller in China during the quarter. Honor and Motorola also grew strongly in several international markets, intensifying competition in segments where great global brands predominated. Tension on the horizon. Although the quarter leaves positive figures, the immediate future is not clear. The threat of new tariffs, driven from the United States, has forced brands such as Apple to move file quickly. The company came to charter flights from India to mitigate possible problems. At the moment, exemptions have appeared on stage, but uncertainty persists. Images | Thai Nguyen | Medhat Dawoud | Ricardo Aguilar (Xataka) In Xataka | If the question is “who will win if prices for tariffs up” the answer is: “Second -hand mobiles”

Spain looked at Chinese cars as a salvation table. In the commercial war, the risk of dying drowning runs

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“Spain is in favor of more balanced relations between the EU and China,” with these words Pedro Sánchez, president of the Government, has defended his approach to China before the commercial war that is being freed and during the same. And the automobile sector has a lot to do. “Essential partner”. With those words Pedro Sánchez has defined the relationship that China should have with the European Union. The words have pronounced them during their meeting with Xi Jinping, president of the country. The Spanish is in a round of visits by Asia in which he is stopping in China and Vietnam. Both countries have been severely punished by the United States. China still maintains 125% tariff Despite the 90 -day truce that Donald Trump has granted. Vietnam had been punished with some 46% tariffs. The importance of words. This “essential partner” is not accidental and shows Spain’s approach to China in full tension for the commercial war that are pounding the United States and the Asian country. In fact, the words of the words of the European Union is unmarked as “partner, competitor and systemic rival”, collected by The country. Sanchez needs to play with tact with his statements. Only a few days ago, Scott Besent, secretary of the United States Treasury, said that “I am not sure if it was the prime minister or the Minister of Economy of Spain, who made some comments this morning: ‘Maybe we should align more with China.’ That would be to cut off the neck”, in words collected by The confidential. Xi Jinping, meanwhile, thanked Sánchez for the “firm will” to maintain good relations between the two countries, emphasizing that it is the third time that the president of the Spanish Government visits the Asian country, they point out in The world. The equilibrium game. Spain has encountered the most uncomfortable view at the right time. With the agenda already scheduled, it was seen if the president of the Government would be willing to go to China in the middle of the commercial tension with the United States. The single presence is seen as a Spanish approach to the Chinese side and, of course, It is unmarked from European politics that bets to get wet as little as possible. However, Spain has a good number of Chinese investments in our country. The commercial balance between the two countries It is still very unbalanced In favor of China (we import goods worth 45,174 million euros and export there products worth 7,467 million euros) but China has the key in key sectors. Putting the carpet. Without a doubt, one of the sectors in which Spain wants to influence is the car. China is disembarking in Europe. His commercial war with the United States will force him to disembark in greater force in Europe and Spain is a perfect gateway. With the fees to the electric car, the plug -in hybrids and the Chinese low ranges vehicles have A huge opportunity in countries like Spanish where “electricity” is not so developed. All their companies need to open markets outside China to seek profitability. If the perspectives are maintained, byd will be in 2025 One of the five greatest manufacturers of the world. Given this situation, Spain is clear that it wants to be a very important part of Chinese landing in Europe. The automobile sector is essential for Spain. Not only in its factories, you have to add ports that receive cars, distributors and a Powerful auxiliary and component industry. It is better for us. The biggest problem facing Spain is that it is best to open to China if you want to open your business routes in the automobile sector. When the tariffs of Chinese electric car were voted for the first time, Spain was favorable. A visit to China and a threat of attacking the Spanish pig directly (whose exports to China are key) He changed the Executive idea. But, in addition, other threats float in the air. In Europe, France or Italy remained firm in their favorable vote to tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Then, China ordered to stop investments In those countries and since then we have not had news of new approaches. At the moment, Spain has Chinese investments in different ports To receive and start distributing cars that arrive from Asia, the investment of Chery in Barcelonathe agreement between Catl and Stellantis For a battery plant in Aragon or the Extremadura projects to produce batteries for electric cars. But there are certain problems. In a first reading, it seems clear that if Spain has the opportunity to continue expanding its Chinese investments in the automobile sector to be key in the European car of the future and if you have a threat to its head of withdrawing investments or torpedoing trade between the two countries, the approach to China seems completely logical. The problem is to pull the rope tense, irremediably, on the other. The United States has already warned Spain that its position is not correct and some sectors are (obviously) worried. The direct impact In the automobile industry it is not too high but, for example, shipments to the United States of olive oil They have shot under the threat of tariffs. What can we expect? Given this context, Spain will have to play its cards to several bands. Approach enough to Beijing but without burning. It will be necessary to see if the United States maintains its commitment to tax trade with the European Union with a flat rate or if it extends tariffs by sectors, which can be an indirect attack on a specific country. A good example is the 25% tariff to the car. The United States government has repeatedly decided to pause its tariffs to Mexico or Canada but keeping them in the car market is a clear attack on these countries. Also to Germany, in Europe, which is The country that exports more vehicles to the United States. We will have … Read more

Thus looked at its peak before the arrival of Hernán Cortés

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Mexico City is one of the most populated cities in the world, also one of the most stuck cities in the world. There were no roads ago, but channels: an intricate network that were the Tlatelolco and Tenochtitlan arteries. The two Mexican cities used to browse themselves culturally and trade until they joined in one. Thus, Tenochtitlán was one of the more powerful and large cities From its time, with a very careful structure of neighborhoods, the aforementioned channel system and a network of channels and bridges that connected the different parts of the city. For 1518, less than 200 years after its foundation, Tenochtitlan was an imposing metropolis. The big question is … What was Tenochtitlan at its peak? It is a question with a complex answer, but the good news is that there are some maps that allow us to get an idea. After the occasional artistic representation of the city, the best portrait of Mexico-Tenochtitlán of that 1518 is that prepared by Thomas Kole. Tenochtitlan in all his glory Kole is a 3D artist who, together with a fortnight of collaborators and numerous sources, They rebuilt The Mexican city in its time of splendor. All the images of this article are Kole’s work. There are also a series of aerial photographs, taken with Dron by AndrĂ©s Semo GarcĂ­a, which allow to compare more clearly of Mexico City with the former Tenochtitlan. 3D recreation of Thomas Kole Tenochtitlan was, above all, a masterpiece of engineering and hydraulic. We have already commented that the channels were the arteries of the city, and it is not for less because they allowed not only the transport of people, but also of goods. Through Canoas that had great maneuverabilitythey could transport food and objects, but the port was also a cultural center where merchants from different regions met. Apart from the channels, they developed an advanced water management system with aqueducts that supplied fresh water to any point in the city. The main one was that of Chapultepec, with a double pipe system that distributed water more efficiently. In an engineering display, they also had the Chinampasfloating gardens or orchards to maximize agricultural production. The Mexica was a highly stratified society in which the different social steps were very clear. It was very similar to other civilizations and, comparing with one that catches us close in Europe, we could relate them to the feudal system. 3D recreation of Thomas Kole The elite was made up of a high class in charge of administering the empire, a nobility with religious and military positions, and the merchants, who occupied a privileged place for their strategic role. 3D recreation of Thomas Kole Then there was the ‘common’ class with farmers, warriors or artisans and, above, the Huey Tlatoani, the cusp of the pyramid. He was the greatest ruling both military and religious. Moctezuma was one of them, without going any further. Moctezuma II … too. Of the peak to the fall In its maximum splendor, Tenochtlitlán had about 200,000 inhabitants. To put it in perspective, Paris He had about 150,000 inhabitants at that time, London about 60,000 and Rome just 50,000. Bad example of Rome, since they were recovering at that time, but hey, the point is that the Mexican city was much larger than the European cities of the time. 3D recreation of Thomas Kole Photograph by AndrĂ©s Semo GarcĂ­a (Semodron) Three years after that splendor … Hernán CortĂ©s arrived. The Spanish conquering troops, with the native help that was under the yoke of the Mexicans, took Tenochtlitlán. The centuries passed, the old Mexican culture and rites were buried and, from the ruins of the great Mexican city, today’s city emerged. 3D recreation of Thomas Kole Photograph by AndrĂ©s Semo GarcĂ­a (Semodron) As Kole points out, and as can be seen in the city, after the Spanish conquest there was little left of that Mexican past. From time to time They discover channel remains and other archaeological vestiges, but the best way to take a look at how the great Tenochtlitlán could be through works such as this artist. 3D recreation of Thomas Kole Not even the same zone | Photograph by AndrĂ©s Semo GarcĂ­a (Semodron) Also thanks to the photographs with drone about which Kole imagined the Mexican city and allows us to see that some of the current great avenues could be in the past some of the most important channels in the city. The lake was dried and the city, which was once great and is now huge, has gained ground to nature in a surprising way. In this article we have left some of the most shocking images, but to better appreciate Kole’s work with more direct comparisons, we recommend visiting its website on This link. Images | Tenochtitlán portrait In Xataka | Everyone knows Teotihuacán, and it turns out that in another inhospitable area of ​​Mexico there were hidden pyramids

“They only defend being able to continue looked while protecting criminal organizations”

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Cloudflare He has started legal actions against LaLiga by IPS blockages that are affecting thousands of legitimate websites. The technology has presented an incident of nullity against the sentence that covers these blockages, claiming that LaLiga obtained “hiding the foreseeable damage to third parties.” The reply. LaLiga has responded hard, accusing Cloudflare of being an accomplice of serious crimes. “While proclaiming that they are defenders of the open Internet, the reality is that they only defend themselves to be able to look, using other clients as digital shield, while protecting criminal organizations consciously,” the statement said. Between the lines. The organization chaired by Javier Tebas states that Cloudflare “He collaborates through his technology with the commission of the most serious crimes such as child pornography, pimperism, scam, etc.” It also denies the collaboration that Cloudflare says to maintain with other rights holders. In perspective. The conflict transcends Spanish borders. According to LaLiga, “in other countries such as France, Germany, Italy, and Portugal the rights holders have also sued Cloudflare in court for their absence of collaboration to eradicate audiovisual fraud.” Specifically mentions that in Italy they have breached “condemnatory judicial resolutions.” In Italy, the Court of Milan issued judicial orders against Cloudflare for facilitating the distribution of protected content without authorization. In December 2024, it was ruled that Cloudflare had to block the DNS resolution of domains associated with piracy and cease services such as CDN and reverse proxy used to violate copyright. In addition, a daily fine of 10,000 euros for non -compliance was imposed. In November 2020, the Higher Regional Court of Germany confirmed a court order that forced Cloudflare to prevent its users from accessing content made available to the public without authorization On the DDL-Music website. The contrast. While Cloudflare speaks of “millions of users” affected by the blockages, LaLiga says that this figure “scarcely reaches a hundred” and has challenged the technological to demonstrate it. To do this, you have enabled a mailbox where those affected can report incidents (affectedcloudflare@laliga.es). In parallel a joint complaint is being prepared. Then we play the statement that LaLiga has sent to Xataka in answer to The legal actions announced by Cloudflare: Before the statement that has made cloudflare public this Wednesday, LaLiga wants to clarify that the fact that Cloudflare says that he is usually collaborating with the rights holders to resolve illegal retransmissions is flatly false. However, in other countries such as France, Germany, Italy, and Portugal the rights holders have also sued Cloudflare in court for their absence of collaboration to eradicate audiovisual fraud. Specifically in Italy they have even breached these convictions. LaLiga, as she has always done with other Internet operators, has made a multitude of requirements to Cloudflare in search of their collaboration, which they have responded with unlikely technological excuses and incoherent ratifying their behavior. One more sample that, while Cloudflare proclaims that they are defenders of the open Internet, the reality is that they only defend being able to continue looked, using other clients as a digital shield, while protecting criminal organizations consciously. LaLiga is positioned as the defender of the Internet open equally, but never from an internet where crimes against intellectual property can be committed, and in the case of Cloudflare collaborates so that it is through its technology, with the commission of the More serious crimes such as child pornography, pimping, fraud, etc. Likewise, LaLiga denies again that there are massive and indiscriminate blockages of content, nor that they are clumsy or ineffective, but the result of an effective performance carried out by a specialized team, after exhaustive precautions at all levels. In its continuous commitment to protect intellectual property rights, and with the pertinent judicial protection, LaLig legitimate, being cloudflare the sole responsible for it. Before the inaction and unprotection of Cloudflare towards its own users, LaLig Those affected ascend, which the technology has used as a digital shield, as they assure. Since LaLiga estimates that this figure rare a few hundred. LaLiga reaffirms its commitment against audiovisual fraud and will take the relevant and provided measures in the judicial field if necessary, in its purpose of defending their intellectual property assets and the interests and integrity of their clubs and Internet users. Outstanding image | LaLigaXataka with Mockuuups Studio In Xataka | This is how Ech works, the Technological Shield of Cloudflare that has put the operators between the sword and the wall

Celtics looked out of shape in Los Angeles and the Lakers passed them by

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LaBron James celebrated his 21st. consecutive NBA All-Star designation with 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics Thursday night, in a new edition of the greatest basketball rivalry. The first duel of the season between the two most winning and prestigious franchises in the NBA was actually an uneven game without much suspense in the Crypto Arena. The Lakers started quickly and built a considerable lead based on a magnificent first half, especially with solid defense and a barrage of three-pointers. A violent dunk by James was part of that first half totally dominated by the home team. Down by 19 points at halftime, The Celtics threatened with a reaction in the third period, approaching 12 points on multiple occasionsbut they never put real pressure. This time they did not present their best version, they lacked energy and shot very poorly from long distance (14 of 41 in triples). LeBron James extended his record of calls to the All-Star Games The Lakers (24-18) cooled down the game in the final period with consecutive mid-range baskets from a cool LeBron James, who hours before had added a little more history to his record by being named in the Western Conference starting five for the NBA All-Star Game along with Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. James, 40, had already set the record for appearances in All-Star Games the previous season with his number 20 to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Anthony Davis, star of the Lakers, manages to block the attempt of Kristaps Porzingis, of the Celtics. Los Angeles dominated the reigning NBA champion.Credit: Mark J. Terrill | AP Tatum and Brown were off for the Celtics Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 24 points and Austin Reaves had 23. The Lakers made 15 of 35 3-point attempts, 11 of them in the first half. The lead was so big in the fourth quarter that even Bronny James came in to play a few minutes (0 points). For Boston (31-14), Kristaps Porzingis scored 22, but the star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for just 33 points (12 of 31) before leaving the court early. The Lakers will now go on the road for six games and When they return to LA on February 6 they could have new faces on the roster. That day will be the deadline for trades in the NBA and the Lakers are expected to make moves to add at least one big man to help free Davis from center duties. Keep reading:– Lakers and other Los Angeles clubs donate $8 million for fire victims– LeBron James becomes the player with the most 30-point games in NBA history– Lakers coach JJ Redick loses his home in the devastating Palisades fire

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