phone

Sterilize your cell phone in the dishwasher and eat steaks that last 10 days in the refrigerator: Haier redefines household appliances

by

It would never have occurred to me to put a cell phone in a dishwasher, but that is just one of the things he proposed to us. Haier at a press event yesterday in Madrid. It sounds crazy, but it is not, and it joins other surprising and above all very practical ideas with which this manufacturer surprised us. Be careful, household appliances can also be eye-catching technological products. The dishwasher that looks like an operating room. One of the stars of the Haier catalog is the I-Pro Shine Series 7 dishwasher, a dishwasher equipped with technology Biovitae. This system uses visible light of multiple frequencies to sterilize without the need for water or extreme temperatures. dry sterilization. The “dry” program is designed specifically for those objects that we constantly touch such as cell phones, keys or the TV remote, eliminating bacteria and viruses in a cycle that before it was unthinkable and that it was more typical of operating rooms or dental clinics. For these segments, so-called autoclaves based on high-pressure water and high temperatures are used to achieve this sterilization, but the Haier dishwasher takes advantage of this unique technology. Three drums, one wash. While the dishwasher takes care of our devices, the Candy Multiwash solves the traditional logistical puzzle that many have with the washing machine and clothes. Integra three independent drums on a single chassis and allows the 10kg cycle to be used on the main drum for daily laundry while, simultaneously, two small onekg drums handle silk or baby clothes by UV sterilizing them. This appliance is capable of managing water, energy and detergent in the three drums independently and you can activate one, two or all three at the same time. This washing machine is now somewhat larger than the conventional standard of 60 cm, but they are already working on a model of this size to launch at the end of the year. Three better than one. Haier vacuum cleaners arrive. The firm enters the hyper-competitive vacuum cleaner segment for the first time and does so by attacking the floor cleaning market, until now dominated by robotics specialists. Its ace in the hole is Double Roller, a technology that replaces the traditional roller with two synchronized cylinders that rotate in opposite directions. The Z5 model is a wet&dry system that reaches 25,000 pascals of suction and is capable of cleaning and drying its own roller with water at 74º to prevent the proliferation of mold. There are also new robot vacuum cleaners like the v3, which is a wireless model for cleaning and disinfecting mattresses. My refrigerator is bigger than yours. The Cube 90 Water Tank Auto Ice refrigerator solves one of the big problems when installing American models in Spain: plumbing installation. It has a capacity of 706 liters, and incorporates an internal tank for the water dispenser and automatic ice production, eliminating the need to connect tubes to the general network of our house. This makes it possible to place the multi-door refrigerator in any corner of the kitchen. This model maintains the ABT Pro technology to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, but the efficiency also rises to category C, something that represents notable energy savings. Or what is the same: a more affordable electricity bill. Magnetic fields for steaks. Every year on average a European citizen wastes 130 kg of food, but Haier has proposed a really striking solution to mitigate the problem. It is about NutriBanka technology with Haier’s own patent that, through the application of a harmless electromagnetic field, is capable of preserving the texture and nutrients of meat and fish at zero degrees without freezing them. According to the company, this system keeps 95% of the nutrients intact after ten days, so one can buy these products and keep them much longer without freezing before consuming them. This is not just about preserving, but about taking advantage of a financial tool to protect that part of the purchase that we usually spend on meat and fish. Dry pants, wet pockets? Anymore. The new Horizon range washer and dryer tower reduces the height to 160 cm so that the screen is much more accessible, but the real innovation is inside. Unlike the conventional dryers that use contact sensors, this model employs a “3D humidity scanner.” It is able to detect if the pocket of thick pants is still wet even if the surface appears dry, adjusting the drying cycle in real time. In addition, the dryer intelligently preheats 15 minutes before the end of the wash to save time and energy. I’ll tend when I can. The dryer also has symmetrical rotation, which allows drying to be active in both directions, and has another striking practical improvement: when one finishes doing the washing machine, one usually has to hang it up immediately to avoid or minimize wrinkles, but this washing machine has a system that keeps the clothes spinning and that “ventilates” them for up to 12 hours after finishing the washing cycle so that we can take them out at any time as if that cycle had just ended. Ovens that puncture food. in the ovens Series 4 Flesh Flavor Steam Air tanks of up to one liter are used to inject steam precisely depending on the type of food. Some models have the Preci Probe thermal probe that can accurately monitor the internal temperature of the dish and adjust the heat applied to ensure that the exterior is crispy and the interior is hydrated. The hON application, which already connects millions of Haier devices, is capable of notifying when the food reaches the exact point. In Xataka | The Dishwasher Door Problem: What Manufacturers Recommend to Do When the Wash Cycle Ends

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Google Pixel 10, when you offer more for much less money

by

Nothing has surprised us again with a mobile phone that manages to stand out in both its mid-range and high-end. In fact, it can compete with much more expensive models, as is the case with the Google Pixel 10. But… How are these two phones different? Let’s go over it in this article. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8 GB, 128 GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The differences between the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Google Pixel 10 Design and screens One of the most important differences is in size. He Nothing Phone (4a) Pro bets on a larger diagonal of 6.83 inches, while the Google Pixel 10 It is more compact with a screen size of 6.3 inches. The curious thing is that, despite the size, There are only six grams of differencewith 210 grams for the Nothing and 204 grams for the Google. On the back we also see a very striking difference. The Google Pixel 10 maintains the sober appearance that we have already seen in previous generations, while the Nothing mobile incorporates a larger rear camera module, in which we find several cameras and a screen (Glyph Matrix) with luminous points that turn on and off when receiving notifications or listening to music, shows the time and can even be personalized. Processor and RAM and storage configurations While the Google Pixel 10 comes with the Google Tensor G5the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro incorporates the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. The Qualcomm processor offers balanced performance for the mid-high range and stands out for its energy efficiency. On the other hand, the Google chip is aimed at the use of artificial intelligence functions, although it heats up excessively when executing intense tasks. Both phones start with a minimum storage configuration of 128 GB, but while the Google Pixel 10 comes in this case with 12 GB of RAM, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro stays at 8 GB. Keep in mind that this configuration of the Nothing mobile phone can be very tight if we are going to use many apps or process AI locally. Photographic section Google phones usually stand out for their photography section and the Pixel 10 is no exception. However, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has hit the table by betting on a much more attractive telephotodespite having fewer increases. The Nothing mobile telephoto offers processing that is supported by the hybrid zoom of up to 7x and the results are very good in terms of detail, sharpness and color. Its maximum digital zoom is 140x and, although it takes time to process the image and can sometimes invent some details, the level of success is adequate. Battery Both phones come with batteries with quite similar milliamp figures, since the Google Pixel 10 incorporates a 4,970 mAh battery and the Nothing mobile comes with another 5,080 mAh. However, we do have differences in the charging options: The Google Pixel 10 supports 30W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. This means that it will take a while to have the battery at 100%, especially if you use wireless charging. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro supports only 50W fast charging (although it also supports reverse charging), which means that you will have a 100% battery in less time than with the Google mobile, but you will not be able to use a wireless charging base. Software, support and price Both phones come with Android 16, but they are different. Nothing’s mobile relies on its NothingOS customization layer, which incorporates a minimalist aesthetic and is supported by three years of updates and six for security patches. For its part, the Google Pixel 10 has purer softwarewithout a customization layer. Support in this case is seven years of updates and security patches (six taking into account that the mobile was launched in 2025). And if we talk about prices, we are faced with two mobile phones that compete in different ranges. The Google Pixel 10 is currently available for a price of 599 eurosbut it was initially launched for 899 euros. On the other hand, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is currently priced at 479 euros. In summary: which mobile phone to choose according to your tastes and needs Why choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has been a surprise. Its price right now is 479 euros and it stands out in several aspects: Its quality-price ratio: Nothing’s mobile phone stands out both for its price and for its processor, the photographic section and, of course, the design, especially on the back, where we find the Glyph Matrix screen. fast charging: Despite not having a battery that supports wireless charging, the 50W fast charging allows it to be recharged to 100% in less time than the Google Pixel 10. telephoto sensorthe icing on the cake to a good photographic section in the mid-range that yields very attractive results for the price of the mobile. Why choose the Google Pixel 10 The Google Pixel 10 continues to be a very good purchase option. It has been dropping in price since its launch and is now available for 599 euros. Where it stands out the most is in: Minimum storage configurationwhich despite only having 128 GB of internal storage, at least comes with 12 GB of RAM. wireless charging so as not to be limited to using only wired charging. Google supportwhich offers six years of software updates and security patches. Technical sheet with the main differences between the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Google Pixel 10 Nothing Phone (4a) Pro google pixel 10 SCREEN 6.83 inch LTPS flexible AMOLED panel 1,260 x 2,800 pixel resolution Adaptive refresh from 30 to 144 Hz 2160Hz PWM 1,600 nits maximum brightness with 5,000 peak nits Gorilla Glass 7i 6.3-inch OLED panel Resolution of 2,424 x 1,080 pixels 60-120Hz refresh Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 3,000 nits peak brightness DIMENSIONS AND … Read more

Mexicans have been harassed by banks and financiers over the phone for years. Justice has just stopped their feet

by

In Mexico, debt collection by telephone has been part of the background noise for many people for years. Insistent calls, messages at odd hours and contacts that cross the line of reason have turned collection into one of those abuses that are often suffered before even understanding who should be responsible for them. For a long time, the pressure was concentrated on the office that dials or writes. But behind this harassment there is more than just an unknown number on the other end of the line: there is also a financial institution that hired him. The key resolution. The underlying novelty is not minor. On January 15, 2026, the Plenary Session of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) closed the door to one of the arguments with which some financial entities sought to release sanctions linked to their reports on collection offices. The ruling confirmed the validity of the framework that allows the CONDUSEF fine them when they fail to comply with these information obligations. According to the SCJN statement, in addition, there is a time limit to act: the authority has a maximum of 180 calendar days, counted from the expiration of the period granted for the hearing guarantee, to issue and notify the corresponding resolution. What this does change. The scope of the ruling goes beyond a technical discussion between courts and financial entities. The responsibility does not end with the firm that engages in improper practices, but can also reach the financial institution that hired it if it fails to comply with its reporting duties to the CONDUSEF. In other words, the entity can no longer hide so easily that the harassment was carried out by a third party. If you failed to report what the law requires, you may also be sanctioned. The origin of the fight. To understand why this case ended up in the Supreme Court, you have to go back to October 14, 2022. That day it was published in the DOF the Provision on Records before CONDUSEF, which established new obligations for financial institutions in their relationship with collection offices. Among other things, the rule obliged them to register these third parties with the Registry of Collection Offices and to submit reports on user complaints. The fines that came later were born precisely from that previous framework. The route the banks took. After the fines for non-compliance with these reports began, several financial entities chose to fight the matter in court. These resources moved between 2023 and 2025 until they ended up in the Amparo in Review 323/2025. In the case reviewed by the Supreme Court, the SCJN itself explained that the sanctioned entity alleged that the rules did not make it clear who was obliged to provide the information and that there were no clear time limits to sanction it. That was, in essence, the defense with which he tried to overturn the punishment. The Plenary’s response. The Supreme Court rejected the idea that these rules left financial institutions on uncertain ground. He assured that the framework that regulates reports on collection dispatches is clear and coherent, because it identifies the obligated subjects, establishes the charges that must be met and allows for precisely locating when there is non-compliance. For this reason, it concluded that the principles of typicity, reservation of law and legal certainty invoked by the entity that promoted the protection were not violated. What changes from now on. Rather than inaugurating a new rule, this ruling consolidates one that already existed and that had been challenged by financial entities. The difference is important, because based on this criterion it is much more difficult to maintain that there was not enough clarity to comply or to be sanctioned. In practical terms, the decision strengthens the position of CONDUSEF and makes it clearer that financial entities can also be administratively sanctioned when they fail to comply with the information obligations provided for by the regulation. Images | pvproductions (Freepik) In Xataka | Mexico has an ambitious plan to be the tenth economy in the world and that involves technology: semiconductors

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro wants to be different in the mid-range. We have tried it on the street and not everything is so simple

by

If you are thinking of buying a mid-range mobile phone and are looking for something different, with personality and that design point that sets it apart from the rest, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro It may have easily slipped onto your list. It is no coincidence: its proposal plays precisely in that field, that of offering something recognizable in an increasingly homogeneous segment. The question, as always, is whether this difference is accompanied by a good day-to-day experience. This is where our usual approach comes in. While Ivan Linares has been in charge of analyze the device in depth, Ana Boria has taken it one step further: it has been taken out of the controlled environment for a real test. The result is the latest video from Xataka’s YouTube channelwhere he tests the terminal in everyday situations and draws conclusions with context. Let’s get to it. When the cell phone takes to the streets: a real test in Lisbon The chosen scenario is not coincidental. Lisbon serves as a perfect test bed for evaluate a mobile phone in real conditions: outdoor photos, intensive use during the day, navigation, content consumption… This is where a device stops being a technical sheet and starts to show what it is made of. And in this case, as usually happens in the mid-range, there are lights and shadows. In the performance section, the approach is clear from the beginning. We are not looking at the latest Qualcomm processor, but that does not imply a bad experience. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 complies with solvency in daily use, something that Ana sums up bluntly: “I have not noticed any type of problem or performance, fluidity or anything.” A statement that points directly to what matters most in this range: stability and consistency. The software is another point that makes the difference. Nothing OS 4.1 is committed to a clean experience, without unnecessary additions, and that is noticeable from the first power on. “You don’t know how much pleasure it gave me to turn on the phone for the first time and not see anything at all. no bloodwarenot a single social media advertising app that I wouldn’t be interested in being there.” In a market where bloated software is still common, this approach carries weight. When we move to the camera, the analysis becomes more nuanced. The main sensor offers solid results, especially in favorable conditions, with “photos with adequate sharpness” and where “in general the white balance is correct.” It is not a revolution, but it is a reliable foundation. Of course, there is also room for improvement in certain scenarios, something that Ana hints at during the video. Beyond the camera, there are two elements that define the experience: battery and screen. They are the ones that accompany the user throughout the day and those that, ultimately, determine whether the mobile phone convinces or not. In the video they are put to real use that allows us to better understand how far the device goes in this area. And, of course, there is the most recognizable element of the phone. The rear with Glyph Matrix is ​​not only an aesthetic issue, it also introduces a customization component that is unusual in this segment. “There are different types of light designs to assign to different applications, but you can even upload images to create custom designs.” It is, in a way, the materialization of that initial idea: to offer something different. The complete analysis of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro It is now available on the Xataka YouTube channel. If you want to understand how it behaves beyond the technical sheet and keep Ana’s final assessment, it is worth watching it calmly. Remember that you can also leave us your comments both on this article and on the video. Images | Xataka In Xataka | Poco X8 Pro Max, analysis: one of the largest batteries on the market arrives with a SoC that also has a lot to say

Our brain is “rotting” based on infinite scrolling. Someone has left their cell phone for 14 days to see if there is a way back

by

Today it is a reality that most of us live glued to a screen, and this is something that is documented in studies that point out, for example, that on average we review an average of 200 times the phone throughout the day, which is equivalent to looking at it approximately every five minutes. In fact, 46% of users consider themselves “dependent” on the device and 53% say they have never spent more than 24 hours without it. But what really happens in our heads if we decide to cut corners and return to the analog era? A test. To answer this question, CNN journalist Bill Weir decided to test this premise to commemorate Apple’s 50th anniversary. In this way, for 14 days Weir kept his iPhone in a box and replaced it with a basic phone like the ones we had 15 years ago, with which we could only send SMS with a non-touch keyboard and a low-resolution camera. From here the sensations he had were observed, but a group of scientists behind him were also monitoring his brain through brain scans. The results. After two weeks of disconnection, the journalist’s reaction times improved by 23%, and his brain activity also increased significantly, causing his brain connectivity to become more coordinated and organized. Subjectively, Weir experienced a much better recovery in his ability to concentrate and also noted a sharp decrease in the need to consume social media after the first week. The changes. It is no coincidence that the term “brain rot”, translated as brain rot, was crowned the neologism of the year in 2024 for the Oxford dictionary, since it is a concept closely linked to be swiping all the time with your mobile. And clearly the excessive use of smartphones and all the applications they contain is leaving a physical mark on our brain anatomy. It’s proven. MRI-based research, including a National Library of Medicine publication in 2023, they point out that problematic smartphone use is associated with a reduction in gray matter in the brain. And if we go into something more specific, it was seen that there was a smaller volume in the anterior cingulate cortex, the orbitofrontal cortex, the fusiform gyrus and the striatum. These areas are fundamental for emotional regulation, decision making and impulse control, making these alterations similar to those observed in addictions to harmful substances such as drugs. And supported. A study published in 2025 analyzed individuals for 72 hours without a mobile phone using functional magnetic resonance imaging, and the results indicated that withdrawal triggered brain activations identical to those of addictive withdrawal syndromes, followed by notable cognitive improvements. Digital amnesia. Beyond anatomy, our daily cognitive abilities are in free fall, and science suggests that the average attention time before an interruption has gone from about 2.5 minutes to about 47 seconds, blaming the accelerated digital pace here. And the culprit again is the smartphone, since a study published in 2017 analyzed to 520 participants and demonstrated that the simple presence of the smartphone on the table, even face down, consumes and exhausts our cognitive attention resources. This is why we should opt for better control of the time we dedicate to social networks or the smartphone in general, since the benefits of quitting are many. Images | freepik In Xataka | Smartphones are destroying our memories. The big question is whether we should care

Is it worth paying twice as much for a mobile phone that has changed so little?

by

Samsung has been faithful to its annual event and presented a few hours ago the new Galaxy A57 (next to Galaxy A37). This is placed as the best mid-range phone that South Koreans havealthough you may very well be wondering how it is different from Galaxy A56last year’s model. To make it very easy for you, we are going to see the main differences so that you have it easier when choosing one or the other right now. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Android smartphone, 256 GB storage, 8 GB RAM, anthracite, 6X update, large screen, long life (warranty) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The differences between the Galaxy A57 and the Galaxy A56 Continuous design, but lighter and thinner At first glance, both Samsung devices are quite similar. Both the Galaxy A56 and the Galaxy A57 rely on a metal edge and a glass back where the camera module sticks outso both one and the other will “limp” you if you place them with the screen facing up on a table. Now, there are changes in dimensions and weight. Samsung has been insisting on making its phones thinner for some time (the Galaxy S26 family is the perfect proof of this) and the Galaxy A57 is no exception. We are faced with a mobile that It is only 6.9 millimeters thicka good cut if we take into account that the A56 is 7.4 millimeters. There is also a notable difference in weight: the new model weighs 179 grams compared to the 198 grams of its predecessor. All this translates into a better in-hand experience. Processor and memory configurations Samsung continues to rely on its own Exynos processors for its mid-range phones. The new Galaxy A57 mounts the Exynos 1680a direct evolution of the Exynos 1580 that its predecessor rides. We do not have data yet on the performance of this new CPU, but hopefully it will be more powerful and efficient. The Galaxy A56, as we told you in its analysis, offers plenty of power for everyday life and the most common apps, something that will not change with the new model. There are also differences at the memory level. The Galaxy A56 started with 6 GB of RAM, although it had an 8 GB configuration. The new model raises the level and starts with 8 GB of RAMalthough with the possibility of purchasing a version with 12 GB of RAM. It also goes up a level in storage, now starting from 256 GB with the possibility of choosing 512 GB, something that the Galaxy A56 did not offer (which started from 128 GB and went up to 256 GB). Lots of AI and six years of updates As usual, the new Galaxy A They come hand in hand with a more modern version of One UI, Samsung’s custom layer based on Android. In this case it is One UI 8.5 (Android 16), although the most interesting thing is once again the years of support that the company offers for these phones. The Galaxy A57 has six years of guaranteed updatesso you will receive up to Android 22. Logically, coming out in 2025, the Galaxy A56 will receive one year less of updates at this point. AI is one of the key pieces of Samsung software, also in the Galaxy A57. Beyond Galaxy AIwe can expect this device to come with features like voice transcription on the recorder, smart object erase or ‘Circle to Find’, as well as Gemini. However, all of these functions They should also be present on the Galaxy A56. Few changes at the battery and camera level We are mainly emphasizing the differences between both terminals, but it is also important to point out where there are no changes. The battery is one of these aspects, since both devices have a 5,000 mAh battery. Although it is true that this figure is far from silicon-carbon batteries that other manufacturers mount, Samsung devices are very well optimized. Both one and the other should give you more than a day of autonomy. In addition to fast charging (which in both cases is 45 W via cable), they also repeat the same cameras, both rear and selfie camera. There may be differences when testing them thanks to the processing and artificial intelligence, although we still have to wait to issue a verdict here. The price has a lot to say right now Of course, if we talk about differences, we must put the price into the equation. The new Galaxy A57, which comes out on April 10, starts at 529 euros in its configuration with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. On the other hand, the Galaxy A56 right now can be found much cheaper. In fact, the version with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM comes out 284.12 euros (with the discount coupon ‘ASES43’). In summary: which Galaxy to choose based on your needs Why choose the Galaxy A57 Although there are not many changes, there are. The problem is that may not be enough to justify paying the price difference what’s there right now. This is where the new model stands out the most: It comes with a new processor: We don’t have figures yet, but the new Exynos chip, on paper, is more powerful and efficient. It is lighter and thinner– The Galaxy A57 has become lighter and thinner. With an almost identical design, this new mobile is more comfortable in hand. Initial storage configuration is better: Starting from 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the cheapest version is better than the Galaxy A56. You are looking for the greatest possible longevity: Both devices have six years of updates, but this one has arrived a year later, so it will receive more updates (both operating system and security). The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Why choose the … Read more

In 2014 Amazon failed miserably with its Fire Phone. AI has given him the perfect excuse to go back to his old ways

by

In 2014 Jeff Bezos was still the absolute boss of Amazon. And it occurred to him that Amazon should have its own smartphone, so the company ended up launching the fire phone. That device boasted a 3D screen that overheated the battery and a catalog without the apps that everyone used, but it also it was very expensive for the time ($649). It was canceled 14 months later and became one of the most notorious failures of the recent history of technology. Now Amazon wants to try again with a project codenamed Transformer. Same idea, different time. In reality, the underlying concept has not changed much since 2014. Here Amazon’s goal is to have its own device that has Alexa as an integral part of the experience, but that is also a gateway for purchases on Amazon, connects with Prime Video or its food delivery services. Or what is the same: it is the perfect mobile for those who make their lives revolve around the Amazon ecosystem. And be careful, because what failed in the past may have a chance now. AI as an argument. The Transformer project wants to integrate AI functions to ensure that with it we do what theoretically will end up arriving sooner or later: that we simply ask for what we need so that the phone takes care of everything. Alexa would be a central component of that experience here, and the advantage that Amazon has is that it has the infrastructure and ecosystem that should allow doing something like this. AI agents begin to demonstrate their potential —we are seeing it with OpenClaw—and if Amazon can make that shopping experience easier, you may have a winning idea here. A team with tables. The project is led by J. Allard from an internal unit called ZeroOne in which the objective is to create “revolutionary” devices. Allard was one of the fathers of the original Xbox at Microsoft and also of the Zune, the music player that tried to compete with the iPod and failed. But above him is Panos Panay, who headed the Surface division at Microsoft before joining Amazon. They are certainly two veterans with a lot of experience in the hardware field and know first-hand what it is like to compete with the market leaders from disadvantaged positions. Now they have a unique opportunity to shine, but the challenge is colossal. The ‘dumbphone’ as a back door. One of the most curious twists of the project is that Amazon is not only exploring a conventional smartphone, but also a “dumbphone.” That is, a simple and minimalist mobile with limited functions inspired by the Light Phone and its interface “dumbed down“. The argument is striking: here it is not about trying to unseat the iPhone as the main device, and instead Amazon could position it as “a second phone.” Mobile phones with limited functions represented 15% of global mobile sales in 2025 according to Counterpoint Researchand although it is a small market, Amazon may have an interesting entry point there. But. The context, however, complicates everything. Amazon comes to this project at a particularly difficult time for mobile hardware. The number of smartphones distributed (“sold”) will probably fall more than ever in 2026, and in fact the preliminary descent of that figure is 13% due especially to the RAM crisis. AI hardware is the holy grail. To this we must add the fact that for now no AI hardware device has succeeded, and those who have tried have been an absolute failure. The Humane AI Pin and the Rabbit R1 have been painful lessons for an industry that now certainly wants to try again—let them tell it to OpenAI and its alliance with Jony Ive—. The project is underway, but it is not ruled out that Amazon ends up canceling it if the strategy changes or the numbers do not add up. A golden opportunity. But what is certain is that Amazon has indisputable advantages in getting it right. For example, a service ecosystem with hundreds of millions of active users who already shop, watch content, and use Alexa, even if it’s just to set timers. The multi-million dollar investment in Anthropic and a relationship increasingly narrower with OpenAI they can also be key in this project. The question, of course, is whether an AI phone can really convince us to switch phones. And Amazon wants to have the answer to that question. In Xataka | NVIDIA is doing better than ever. And there is also more competition ready to eat it than ever.

so you can win a Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition

by

One of the many advantages included in Xataka Xtra is the possibility of participating in exclusive giveaways. The first, a 75-inch LG QNED evo AI TValready has a winner, and now we go with the second. And this time Xataka Xta subscribers will have the opportunity to get a Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition. Before getting to know the device and mechanics, it should be noted that if you are not yet part of Xataka Xtra you can Join this community from two euros a month. The subscription not only includes access to this draw (and future ones), but to The Officeto the Discord server and various advantages and discounts on digital services. You have all the information in this link. That said, let’s go with the giveaway. How to participate in the exclusive draw for a Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition Participating in the giveaway for this device is as simple as having an active subscription to Xataka Xtra and making sure that, in your subscriber area, You have checked the box that can be seen in the image on these lines. That easy. By checking the box you will participate both in this draw and in all those to come, which will not be few. Regarding requirements and dates, the draw is as follows: Requirements: be a subscriber Xataka Xtra and resident in Spain (Peninsula, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla) Start of the draw: Monday, March 16. End of the draw: Thursday, March 26, at 11:59 p.m. Winner selection and resolution: Friday, March 27. Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition | Image: Nothing How will the winner be chosen? From Xataka we will choose a random subscriber and two substitutes. If the winner does not respond within the period stipulated in the legal bases of each draw, the winner will go to the first substitute and, if this does not happen either, to the second. Winning a giveaway does not prevent you from winning in the following ones. You can find the legal bases at this link. Having said that, the raffle that concerns us today is a most exclusive product and of which There are only 1,000 units. The Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition is a device whose design is inspired by the Game Boy and the PlayStation 1. It is radically different from everything Nothing makes and, practically, a collector’s item. In addition to the striking design finished in blue, the terminal has a 6.77-inch, 120 Hz OLED panel, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 12 gigabytes of RAM, triple camera with three-times telephoto and 5,000 mAh battery. In short, it is not only a beautiful, exclusive and different terminal, but also capable of offering good performance for practically all types of users. In Xataka | Subscribe now to Xataka Xtra

How to turn your cell phone into an mp3 player without notifications or distractions

by

Let’s tell you how to turn your cell phone into an MP3 playerso you can dedicate it solely to playing music without any other distractions. You are going to do this so much with an old cell phone to which you want to give a new life as with a new one when you want to use it only to listen to music. Our mobile phone is the control center of our digital life, and at all times we receive notifications, notices, updates, and the eternal temptation to use it to write messages or browse social networks. But what happens when you want to isolate yourself from the world and have your phone only serve to listen to music and podcasts? In these cases, you may be tempted to simply buy a new device, a media player that is not so connected to everything and only serves that purpose. But before spending money, you should try doing this on your current mobile to see if it is enough. Let’s tell you two ways to limit your mobile to listen to music. One is going to be less aggressive, that of limiting all notifications and interruptions that could take you out of your musical bubble. And the second will be more aggressive, to directly limit your mobile. First decide where you will listen to the music The first choice you have is to decide where you are going to listen to your music. And here you will have many options, both music streaming services and other native alternatives to have greater control over the musical content you have. Here we leave you a list of alternatives which you can opt for: streaming service: Spotify and Apple Music are the most popular music streaming services, with other alternatives like Tidal quite close behind. If you don’t want algorithms, you can opt for Qobuz, which has better music quality, without music inserted as an advertisement, and a clean experience that is like entering a record store, without sacrificing the ability to have playlists. YouTube-based streaming: You also have available free alternatives to Spotifymany of which they use YouTube or other pages as a source. Come on, they create a streaming service with albums and everything, and use YouTube to extract the music from their videos. Create your own Spotify: You also have applications for create your own Spotify. They usually do this by having an application on the computer to turn it into a server, and then be able to play the music over the Internet on other devices. You will need to have your main computer on, although many will allow you to download music. The most popular option is set up your own Spotify with Plexbut there are other interesting alternatives. Have your music on your mobile and use a player: And then you have the more artisanal method. If you have digitized your music to convert your CDs into mp3, purchased digital music directly, or used any other method to build your own music library, you can simply put it in a folder in your phone’s memory and then use a music player. With alternatives like AIMP, Retro Music Player or Pulsar you can have everything: integration with lyrics, covers, tag editor, and everything you need. And finally, you must think If you will listen to the music having an internet connection or not. In the event that you are not going to have a connection, make sure that if you use a service that takes music from the Internet such as Spotify or the alternatives, you download the albums that you are going to want to listen to directly on your mobile. Set a focus mode The least aggressive way to limit your phone to focus on the music listening experience is set up a focus mode. With this, what we are going to do is prevent notifications from appearing or that no application or phone call can bother us while we have our mode active for when we listen to music. If you want to create a concentration mode on Android, you have to go to your mobile settings. Inside, click on the section Modes. Inside here, click on the option Create your own way to make a custom one. On iOS, the option is called Concentration modes. In both cases, you will have to give it a name and an icon. This is up to you, but I suggest it be something recognizable, such as a reference to listening to music and an icon like headphones. Each operating system has its options, but they are quite unified. The most important thing is that make two specific changes on Android or iOS when you are creating this mode: Don’t create a schedule: This is so that the mode is activated automatically at certain times. In this case, I recommend not setting a schedule and using it manually, activating it only when you are going to use it. Turn off notifications: Disable the option Allow all notificationsand don’t allow any app to send you notifications. Perhaps, you can set an exception such as very close family so that if they call you the call will ring, but what are notifications you can deactivate them all, so that you do not receive any notice, and thus you can escape and not look at what is happening. Make very few exceptions: On both Android and iOS you will be able to set an application as an exception so that its notifications appear. You may want to put something like emails, but always try to remove messaging and social media apps, and this way you will avoid the main distractions. There are apps that make your screens minimalist But of course, with all the changes we have made we have altered the behavior of the mobile, but we still have home screens full of app icons and distractions. Fortunately, There are applications to alter your home screen and make it have … Read more

Why it is not advisable to connect the charger to the mobile phone before connecting it to the power

by

Putting your phone on charge is a gesture that we do practically every day and it is something that is apparently very simple. Well, it turns out that we are doing it wrong. There is a key detail that many of us overlook and that can have negative consequences for both the cable and the mobile port. There are many recommendations for take care of battery healthsuch as avoiding downloading it to the maximum or charging it to 100%, but there is another factor that is not usually taken into account and that is the order in which we connect the cable. The order of the factors does alter the product And if not Tell my partner Álex Alcoleathe owner of the Lightning cable in the photo below these lines. The fact that the pins have turned black is not a dirt problem, but rather an order problem. Álex used to connect the cable to the cell phone and then to the power, which generates a brief voltage spike that goes directly to the connector. For once nothing happens, but if we do it continuously the result is a fried cable. This is how our colleague Alejandro Alcolea’s Lightning cable looked after several months It is a common phenomenon in any type of plug: you plug it in and a surge occurs. If the cable is already connected to the phone when this happens, a small electrical arc may be created where the pins make contact. This little sparkcan cause the cable pins to become damaged and, over time, the charge begins to fail or we have to move the cable to make contact. If you are wondering if there is a possibility of frying your cell phone with this habit, don’t panic. Smartphones have internal protections to prevent them from being damaged if there is a voltage spike and we are also talking about a very brief spike. The recommended order to charge your mobile Preventing that small spark from damaging the connectors is as simple as reversing the order, that is, connecting the charger to the socket and then connecting it to our mobile phone. In this way, the voltage peak remains contained in the charger and it does not occur when we connect the mobile. Manufacturers like Huawei and Samsung They recommend following this order to avoid possible damage: Plug the charger into the power outlet. Connect the cable to the charger (if separate). Finally, connect the cable to the mobile. What to do if your cell phone doesn’t charge If your cable or the charging port on your phone is starting to fail, the charging order could be a possible reason. To find out, check if the cable pins are blackened like those in the photo at the beginning, although if it is a USB-C it is more difficult to see since they are inside. The most common thing is that dirt has accumulated in the charging port and this does not let the cable connect well. If this is the case, you can clean it using a wooden toothpick, always being very careful not to damage the charging port. It may also be that your mobile does not charge because moisture has entered the port. In this case, try to remove the liquid by tapping it against your hand and leave the phone in a place where there is air flow, never insert anything to remove the liquid as you can make it enter even more. If the problem is not with the cable or the port, it is possible that it is with the battery, so you will have to go through technical service. In Xataka | Quietly, Spain is solving its biggest energy problem: becoming the world’s second largest battery power Cover image | Ivan Linares for Xataka

Log In

Forgot password?

Forgot password?

Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password.

Your password reset link appears to be invalid or expired.

Log in

Privacy Policy

Add to Collection

No Collections

Here you'll find all collections you've created before.