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The runaway price of RAM threatens more expensive phones than ever. And that’s not even the biggest problem

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Neither the car nor the house, the new indicator that someone is good pasta is the RAM memory that you have available. The RAM crisis is extremea price increase planned for 2026 that will hit the entire industry. Such is the seriousness of the matterthere are already those who predict that the manufacturers of telephones are considering returning to figures of the past: the 4 GB of unified RAM for smartphones of the next year. Samsung has doubled the price of DDR5 RAM after running out of stock, a movement that completely threatens the entire smartphone industry. And no, RAM is not just an element to ensure the fluidity of the mobile phone and efficient multitasking: RAM is a pillar on which the advancement of technology itself depends. How to know the components of your PC (RAM, Graphics, CPU…) and the state they are in The rise in prices. In just six months, RAM prices have skyrocketed between 100% and 400%. Giants like Samsung and SK Hynix are allocating around 40% of its resources to supply RAM to Stargatethe OpenAI infrastructure. Consequence: the RAM market has entered a valley of scarcity. The 4 GB of RAM. There are clear pillars for not recommending a phone even to my worst enemy: That it does not have good update support. That has a processor that can’t handle basic apps. That has less than 6 GB of RAM There are already those who predict that 4 GB of RAM will return in 2026a significant leap back even for entry-level devices, where 6GB of RAM was starting to become the standard. What they didn’t tell you about RAM. Advances in RAM go far beyond basic performance in multitasking and everyday apps. RAM memory is one of the vital organs of any smartphone, and the advances in it are what have allowed us, today, to have smartphones that are much more capable than those of years ago. Local AI processing– Without sufficient RAM, it is not possible to run local AI models. He iPhone 15 is the best example. Photographic quality: functions such as processing HDRcomputational zoom, and even the processing of the photograph itself (subsequently processed RAW data) depend largely on the mobile phone’s ability to move all that data in RAM. Exactly the same applies to video recording. Multi-window and multitasking: Multitasking is not just about not having a heavy game crash while you browse in Chrome. It’s that Google Maps can run in the background without slowing down your phone, that YouTube can run in mode PiP (window), that your keyboard is capable of managing translations and corrections in real time in any heavy app, etc. Gaming experience: We usually focus on CPU and GPU when thinking about a mobile phone capable of running a heavy game, but RAM is essential to avoid microcuts, speed up loading times despite having open apps, and ensure that the game will not close in the middle of a game. The consequences. We have been complaining for the last few years that there is hardly any real progress in smartphones and that, perhaps, we are close to their peak. But there are nuances in this interpretation. We have never had humble mobile phones with AI implementation, the ability to move triple A games on budget devicesand such a positive experience in practically any product range. The RAM crisis is a major brake on the advancement of upcoming proposals, and may make it more than likely that some 2026 phones will end up performing worse than their predecessors. There is no solution in sight. DDR5 RAM, although it has been on the market since SK Hynix released it in 2020is not common in entry-level proposals. DDR4 RAM is still the standard here and, unfortunately, so is its price. has been increasing by close to 200% in recent months. More expensive RAM, more expensive mobile phones or mobile phones with less RAM. Image | Xataka In Xataka | How to know how much RAM you have and what type it is, in Windows, macOS and GNU/Linux

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The role of ink printers in homes and small offices has been quite reinvented in recent years. Connectivity, configuration guidance and integration with smartphones have been incorporated into even the most basic models. But the great push has been given by the use of the ink tanks. The Epson EcoTank ET-2956 It is the most interesting model for the domestic environment from the Japanese manufacturer and offers the consumer everything they can expect from a general purpose model in these times: connectivity, ease of use, speed and most importantly in a home today, ink durability and printing cost. Technical sheet of the Epson EcoTank ET-2956 Epson EcoTank ET-2956 functions Print, copy and scan print speed B&W 30 ppm / Color 20 ppm print resolution 4,800 x 1,200 dpi double sided printing Automatic Connectivity USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Direct) input capacity Up to 100 sheets compatibility Windows, Mac, iOS, Android weight 5kg scanner 1,200 dpi x 2,400 dpi Without automatic feeder price 369 euros EcoTank ET-2956 white A4 multifunction printer with ink tank, Wi-Fi connection, scanning, copying, duplex printing and ink included for up to 3 years The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Manual mid-range multifunction Although we have just mentioned the improvements that home inkjet printers have been incorporating over the years so as not to be completely forgotten by the user, we must begin by talking about the aspect that can most disappoint anyone who approaches these printer models after a few years: the design. The Epson EcoTank ET-2956 The design that we have known for multifunction printers for years does not hardly change. It is true that it introduces updated elements that are necessary at this point, such as touch controls, but apparently we are looking at a rectangular model that aims to be compact when we are not using it, and somewhat more voluminous when we deploy the paper tray or the control and screen wing. The weight of the equipment is 5 kg, very manageable to move around the house. The Epson EcoTank ET-2956 is nothing innovative in design. It focuses on being compact when not in use and very simple and quick to start up. The simplicity of the design facilitates something that is not trivial: a very quick start-up. Simply use the app (preferable to the printer’s built-in screen) and follow the instructions. They are not complicated at all and are summarized in removing the protections and blocking of moving parts, emptying the ink bottles and initializing the system. Step-by-step setup for “dummies” The great point in favor of ink bottle technology is not only how economical it is (we will talk about them later) but that the implementation and Filling of the tanks is done safely and completely cleanly.. It’s not even easy to get dirty. The bottles have a secure closure and the filling system is very well thought out. The connectivity of the Epson EcoTank ET-2956 is the usual one at this point: the USB that cannot be missing for emergencies or local start-up and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac). It supports Wi-Fi Direct, Apple AirPrint, and Epson cloud services. The screen is not touch screen and if we have the phone nearby we will almost never use it. To control the printer, in addition to the application, we can use the 3.7 cm diagonal color screen. It is not touch-sensitive (thank goodness because with that size it would be complicated to handle) so you have to resort to touch controls. The physical control of the printer is practically a curiosity and we will use it basically when we do not have a smartphone with the Epson application to manage it. Ink tanks are always a success at home Once the printer is up and running, it is time to take advantage of its connectivity and printing capacity. As we have mentioned, the printer Comes with 1 complete set of ink (one 127ml black bottle and three 70ml cyan, magenta and yellow bottles). That is exactly the nominal capacity of the ink tanks, whose access is direct and have direct view of remaining ink in each of them. The nominal capacity offers a theoretical yield of 6,600 pages for black ink and 5,500 pages for color prints. The spare parts are also very economical for what is usually the inkjet printer consumable: about 16 euros for the black replacement and the color ones at about 10 euros. The ink tanks, which cost us around 40 euros to refill, offer more than three years of printing at a rate of 5-6 pages per day The Epson EcoTank ET-2956 offers borderless printing with a resolution of up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi with a minimum droplet size of 3.3 picoliters and the use of 400 black nozzles and 128 nozzles per color. Offers automatic double-sided printing and work margins for maximum A4 size and minimum photo size of 10×15 or 13×18 cm. It is always useful to have a direct view of the remaining ink by color The capacity of the output tray is 30 sheets and the input tray is 100, with grammage between 64 and 300 gr/m2perfect figures for a home environment even printing on photographic paper. The print quality meets expectations, especially in basic documents, whether in black and white or color, always speaking of the domestic environment. The maintenance cartridge for ink for head cleaning is very accessible With photography we can get by if we choose the right photographic paper but it is not a specialized printer. The strong point is decidedly the printing cost per page. It does offer good print speed data, with 30 pages per minute in monochrome mode and 20 pages per minute in color. Being a multifunction model we cannot fail to mention the scanner mode. It is not automatic and therefore we do not have a feeding tray and it is not the model to choose if your priority is scanning numerous documents. The scanner gets us out … Read more

In China you can buy an 800 HP Audi for a price of a bare A3. The only catch is that it’s not an Audi

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We already explained some time ago in this house how AUDI was formed in China and in what aspects it differs from the one we all know in Europe. in China its four rings disappear to display the manufacturer’s name in capital letters on the front of their cars. But beyond the difference in their logo, it is clear that their cars are completely different. This makes sense, since the firm embarked on a stage in which wanted to adapt to local tastes taking inspiration from the brands that are already established there. Even if that means eliminating all traces of what we know about Audi to date. In China, AUDI markets an electric vehicle with 770 HP of power and that costs between 28,000 and 40,000 euros in exchange. Meanwhile, an equivalent model in Europe could easily exceed 100,000 euros. We are talking about the AUDI E5 Sportback, which was already presented in 2024, and which continues to surprise due to the contrast of the figures they manage there and here in Europe. Although we make no mistake, we know perfectly well that it is not an Audi. An Audi that is not Audi. The E5 Sportback is the result of a joint venture between Audi AG and SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation), the Chinese state company. Although it has German engineers behind the interior design and chassis development, the technical architecture, components and production are completely Chinese. In fact, the vehicle is based on the SAIC platform, the same one used by IM Motors, another brand of the Chinese group. German YouTuber Jean Pierre Kraemer, better known as JP Performance, has had quite a bit of traction on one of his latest videossince it has been able to show the ins and outs of this car through an imported unit. “This car has as much to do with an Audi technically as… well, many of our viewers have never seen it before,” he said. The trap of the Chinese market. 770 HP, 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 100 kWh battery, ultra-fast charging up to 424 kW and… it costs almost less than a basic Audi A3 in Spain. But hey, it’s really not the first case nor the last. This is due to cost structure in China. We are talking above all about lower wages, local production of batteries up to 15% cheaper than in Europe, according to data from Business Insider, massive state subsidies for production plants, aid for the purchase of electric vehicles, and a brutal price war between local manufacturers that forces even foreign premium brands to adjust their offerings to survive. The dilemma of German manufacturers. For brands like Audi, Volkswagen or BMW, China represents a critical market. According to account Audi, the firm sold approximately 650,000 units in China in 2024, compared to just 198,000 in Germany. That is, the Chinese market is three times larger than the German one for the Ingolstadt firm. These figures explain why Audi has surrendered to the conditions of the Asian giant: because to sell there, foreign brands are required by law to form joint ventures with local companies. The result is that Audi provides the design and part of the engineering, but SAIC provides the technology, factories and know-how for mass production at low cost. The reaction of the Chinese market. The E5 Sportback reached 10,000 units sold in its first 30 minutes since its launch. One week after the debut of the E5 Sportback, Audi presented the SUV versionand a luxury sedan on the same platform is even rumored. For Chinese consumers, the E5 competes directly with the Xiaomi SU7 and other high-end local electrics. Logically, the car will not reach our lands, and if something similar is done in terms of equipment and technology, it is clear that we will not see it at that price either. Cover image | AUDI In Xataka | In 1997, a Chinese student asked his grandmother for money to set up a stall. Today it is an emporium that surpasses McDonald’s

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The Thermomix is ​​the PlayStation of the kitchen; Every time a new model comes out it is quite an event. The Thermomix TM6 It came out in 2019 and it was already due to be renewed, what I didn’t expect was that it had been renewed so much. I’ve been testing the new one for a month Thermomix TM7 and this is what it seemed to me. Technical characteristics of Thermomix TM7 Thermomix tm7 DIMENSIONS 33.6 x 25.3 x 40.5cm WEIGHT 8.6kg SCREEN 10 inch touch COOKING MODES Without lid, Brown, Steam, Knead, Blend, Egg cooking, Kettle, Thicken, Rice cooking, Slow cooking, Vacuum, Fermentation, Heat, Turbo, Pre-wash, Peel, Grate, Laminate, Spiral cutter, Thermomix Sensor and Sugar Points ABILITY 2.2 liters in the glass 6.8 liters in total (including Varoma) ACCESSORIES INCLUDED TM7 Central Module, stainless steel glass with thermal insulation, basket, Varoma, butterfly, spatula, blades and three free months of subscription to the Cookidoo platform. PRICE 1,549 euros The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The Thermomix that doesn’t look like a Thermomix First of all, I want to say that I have had a Thermomix TM31 for… I don’t know how many years. I had seen pictures of the new model, but even when I took it out of the box I was surprised by how different it was. Vorwerk completely breaks with the classic design of your food processor, which now has a flat base with a huge touch screen. The glass maintains the shape we knew, but it is no longer made of metal. Well, yes it is, but it is covered by a plastic casing and we don’t see it. The black color further distances the style of the previous models and gives it a more elegant appearance, as if it wanted to be a decorative object in the kitchen as well as a functional one. Inside, the glass has hardly changed, but on the outside it looks different. The glass is one of the novelties that I liked the most. The coating is great because we can manipulate it without fear of burning ourselves. The way to disassemble it to scrub it is also very convenient: you just have to move a small lever and we release both the glass and the blades. The glass is covered by another plastic glass. It is one of the most notable changes and is very useful because it makes it almost impossible to burn ourselves. The fact that the base is completely flat is also very useful when cleaning it because it does not have any nooks and crannies. The only drawback I can find is that it is too big. Visually it doesn’t seem like it because we no longer have that base that “embraces” the glass and everything is clearer, but takes up a lot of space on the bench. Of course the accessories have also been redesigned: spatula, Varoma and basket. The spatula is what has changed the most and now has an elongated design that is much more comfortable when it comes to “scraping” the glass, for example if we are making a cream. Screen: yes It is not the first Thermomix to have a screen. The Thermomix TM5 had a 3.5-inch screen and the TM6 doubled its size to 6.8 inches. With the TM7, Vorwerk seems to have said “hold my hat” and fitted a 10-inch panel. To put it in perspective, the Basic iPad It has an 11-inch screen. Personally, I think there was no need for such a large screen. For what we are going to use it for, the 7 inches of the previous model was already more than enough. It is not a screen designed to view content, but still It is very sharp and bright. Of course it is tactile and I have had no problems handling it while cooking; Even with slightly dirty or wet fingers it responds well to touches. Interface and user experience The design changes are notable, but the functionalities remain very similar and the cooking experience is not far from what I already knew from my old TM31. The part that changes the most is that there is not a single physical dial and everything is done through the screen. At first it seemed a little strange to me, but once I mastered the menus I had no problem. The recipes are very well explained and you can follow them step by step. From the machine itself we can browse Cookidoo, Vorwerk’s recipe platform that has 100,000 recipes of all kinds. It requires login and, if you want access to all the content, you have to check out. Vorwerk gives a month’s trial, but after that they are 60 euros a year. What can I say that in a machine that costs more than 1,500 euros they could include the subscription. In a machine that costs more than 1,500 euros they could have included the Cookidoo subscription, but no. Navigating through the recipes is quite simple. We can search for dishes directly by typing the name, but we can also explore categories and special collections with seasonal recipes and for events such as Christmas. We can also plan what we want to cook each day and make our own lists of favorites. The interface is very intuitive and Cooking is as simple as following the steps. Not only does it tell you the ingredients to put in, it allows us to weigh them, and programs the time and temperature so that we only have to press ‘play’. This whenever we want to follow a recipe from Cookidoo, but we also have others manual modes available as grinding, boiling, heating, steaming and also manual control mode to be able to cook on your own. The experience here is the same as with my old TM31, only instead of dials, I have to choose the speed, time and temperature from the screen. Washing mode before and after One of the modes … Read more

The five best Christmas offers on Kindle depending on the price and use we are going to give it to read

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Amazon has launched many Christmas offers and, of course, the Kindles have fully entered them. But… which one to buy? In this article we are going to discuss which is the most interesting depending on what we want to spend and the use we are going to give it. Kindle by 107.99 eurosa basic model that stands out above all for its price. Kindle Colorsoft by 194.99 eurosAmazon’s eReader with a color screen. Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition by 224.99 eurosa model similar to the previous one with added functions and better features. Kindle Scribe (2022) by 264.99 eurosa slightly older eReader but just as interesting as the rest of this list. Kindle Scribe (2024) by 349.99 eurosthe latest generation of its range. Other Kindles that are not on sale. Kindle If you want a Kindle to read occasionally and are only looking for a basic experience at a not very high price, the best purchase option is the same Kindle. It incorporates a six-inch glare-free screen and its size is small to take on a trip. Its theoretical autonomy is up to six weeks and it comes with 16 GB of storage. Bad is that with this model we lose the adjustable warm light, the automatic front light adjustment (it can be done manually) and the water resistance. The good is that it costs 107.99 euros. Kindle (latest generation) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Kindle Colorsoft Maybe the Kindle Colorsoft It is not the most suitable eReader for reading comics given its seven-inch size, but it is interesting to take advantage of the color screen to underline text in various colors and differentiate dialogues between various characters. Or to see the covers and color illustrations. With all this, it is focused on those people who prefer to add a touch of color in these situations and who can spend a little more money on a reader. Bad: It does not have wireless charging or automatic front light adjustment. The good: its price 194.99 euros It is quite tight, it is waterproof, its theoretical autonomy reaches 12 weeks of use and the frames are tighter than on the basic Kindle. In this sense, it is smaller in height, but wider and a little thinner. Kindle Colorsoft (latest generation) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition On the other hand, Amazon has a more complete model of its eReader with a color screen called Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. It has exactly the same dimensions and the same specifications, with a couple of additions: it incorporates automatic front light adjustment and comes with wireless charging. Bad: its price 224.99 euros is higher than that of the basic model. If we are not going to use its two additions, it is advisable to opt for the other eReader. The good: It is a more complete eReader and the price difference right now is not excessively large. Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (latest generation) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Kindle Scribe (2022) He Kindle Scribe Launched in 2022, it will not be the most recent eReader in its range, but Amazon continues to sell it at a fairly competitive price. The most notable thing is the format, since we are talking about a reader with 10.2 inch screen. It is aimed at readers of digital books, but also for those people who like to take notes of certain dialogues or just to take notes. It includes a pencil and its theoretical autonomy is up to 12 weeks of use. Its price is 264.99 euros. Bad: It weighs quite a bit (433 grams), so it is not the most suitable for traveling. Furthermore, it is not waterproof either. The good: It is quite practical if what we are looking for is a screen that covers more text with a larger size. It is also if we want to take notes. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Kindle Scribe (2024) He Kindle Scribe Launched in 2024, it does have some interesting additions, but as we will mention later, it does without others. It maintains the same format as its previous generation by having a 10.2-inch screen and also includes a stylus. As in the previous model, it is oriented for use at home and for taking notes. Its price on Amazon is 349.99 euros and in MediaMarkt of 329.99 euros. Bad: Its weight is 433 grams and it is not waterproof nor does it come with wireless charging. The good: It is available in various storage configurations, its theoretical autonomy is up to 12 weeks of use and incorporates artificial intelligence functions to summarize text or notes. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Other Kindles The Kindle Paperwhite is one of the most popular eReaders in each generation due to its quality-price ratio, but neither of them are on sale. Its use is aimed at people looking for a better reading experience and that they tend to read quite frequently. It is also ideal to take on a trip even if its size is larger than that of the Kindle. He Kindle Paperwhite costs 169 euros and it has a seven-inch screen. In addition, it incorporates adjustable warm light, water resistance, incorporates 16 GB of internal storage and its autonomy is up to 12 weeks of use. He Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition costs 199 euros and, in addition to what its basic model already includes, it comes with automatic front light adjustment, wireless charging and 32 GB of internal storage. Kindle Paperwhite (latest generation) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (latest generation) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. 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MediaMarkt allows you to get the latest Google Pixel at an unbeatable price and with interest-free financing

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Google has managed to sneak into the most desired mobile phones among those looking for a high-end terminal. Now, at MediaMarkt, they have a 15% discount code available for the Google Pixel 10 series. One of the models that is worth it is the Google Pixel 10 Prowhich you can take now 764.15 eurosapplying the code ‘MM15GOOGLEPIXEL‘. You will have to apply the code during the purchase process and you will see that the price of the mobile changes in the cart. It will go from costing 899 euros to 764.15 euros thanks to this MediaMarkt promotion. Plus, you can finance it up to 18 months without interestpaying a fee of 42.45 euros per month. Although this 15% discount applies to all models of the Google Pixel 10 series, keeping the two other alternatives at the following prices, entering the same code (‘MM15GOOGLEPIXEL‘): Google Pixel 10 by 594.15 euros: with 6.3-inch Actua OLED screen, Android 16, Google Tensor G5 and 128 GB. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL by 934.15 euros: with 6.8-inch Super Actua OLED screen, Android 16, Google Tensor G5, 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB. Google Pixel 10 Pro, 128GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A top mobile now at an unbeatable price There are many characteristics of this Google Pixel 10 Pro which make it one of the brand’s most interesting models in this promotion. Its screen is type 6.3 inch OLED and refresh rate of 120 Hz. Its brain is the Google Tensor G5 chip, which is accompanied by 16 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. Presents IP68 certification and works under Android 16 operating system. Plus, software updates are guaranteed for seven years. Another of its great assets is its photographic system, with a 50 MP main sensor, a 48 MP wide-angle lens and a 48M 5x telephotoQ. Regarding its battery, it supports wired charging at 30 W and wireless charging at 15 W. Finally, it should be noted that it has Wi-Fi 7Bluetooth 6, NFC and 5G. The best accessories for this Google mobile Google Pixel Watch 2 with Fitbit and Google The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel Buds A-Series – Truly Wireless Earbuds The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Álex Alcolea (Xataka) and Google In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | The best quality-price mobiles. Their analyzes and videos are here

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OnePlus did not want to let the year end without updating its family of smartphones. The company OPPO sister just announced his new OnePlus 15Ra device that debuts the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and that sacrifices part of the camera to bet everything on two things: performance and autonomy. And this chip is not the only thing that stands out from the set, since inside we find a battery with no more and no less than 7,400 mAh capacity, a figure that, in 8.3 millimeters, only allows us a technology like silicon-carbon. With the introductions made, let’s get to know him a little better. OnePlus 15R technical sheet oneplus 15r dimensions and weight 163.41 x 77.04 x 8.3mm 214 grams screen 6.83-inch LTPS AMOLED FullHD+ resolution (2,800 x 1,272 pixels) 450 dpi 19.8:9 format HBM: 1,800 nits Refresh rate: 60, 90, 144, 165 Hz Response frequency: 3,200 Hz Gorilla Glass 7i 100% DCI-P3 processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 ram memory 12GB LPDDR5x Ultra internal storage 256/512 GB UFS 4.1 rear camera Wide 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS Wide angle 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 112º 4K@120FPS Video front camera 32MP 4K@30FPS Video battery 7,400 mAh 29.01 Wh SuperVOOC 80W fast charging operating system Android 16 with OxygenOS 16.0 Four years of major updates Six years of security patches connectivity 5G NSA/SA Dual nanoSIM Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 6.0 NFC GPS L1+L5 USB Type C 2.0 others IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K Vapor chamber cooling Google Gemini OnePlus AI Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor price 12/256 GB: 729 euros 12/512 GB: 829 euros An elegant design with lots of green The two colors in which the OnePlus 15R will be available | Image: OnePlus Preserving the wake of OnePlus 15the new OnePlus 15R proposes an elegant industrial design, with plain colors, aluminum and a simple rear in which the camera module stands out. The firm maintains the proposal of a very vertical module in which, on this occasion, we find two cameras: an angle and a wide angle. It was necessary to cut somewhere to keep the price low and the firm has chosen to reduce the photographic section. As for the screen, we find a 6.83-inch LTPS AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution which reaches 165 Hz. It is one of the highest figures we have seen to date, although in gaming we can only squeeze it in certain very specific games. On paper, it doesn’t look bad, nor does the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the screen. OnePlus 15R | Image: OnePlus The device can be obtained in black and mint green with a more youthful aroma. When it comes to resistance, the company boasts IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K. According to OnePlus, the phone is protected not only against jets of water, but also against jets of water up to 80ºC. Needless to say, it also withstands dust and we can submerge it at 1.5 meters for half an hour. An engine at the top of everything OnePlus launches the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Be careful, not to be confused with the Elite model. It is a different chip, although also high-end. This SoC reaches 3.8 GHz and incorporates a 1,225 MHz Adreno GPU. OnePlus claims to have optimized the CPU so that games run better. Basically, they have skirted the CFS that Android comes by default with OnePlus CPU Scheduler, a technology that gives games some priority. OnePlus 15R | Image: OnePlus The chip is accompanied by 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, up to 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage, a 5,704 mm² vapor chamber and a huge battery. Silicon-carbon continues to give us good surprises and has allowed OnePlus to implement a 7,400 mAh battery in just 8.3 millimeters thick. Fast charging, for its part, has a power of 80W. Gaming is an important aspect, so along with Android 16, the OnePlus AI suite and Google Gemini, OnePlus has introduced a chip dedicated to response time and another to WiFi. The first allows the terminal to have a 3,200 Hz touch detection, a real savagery, while the G2 chip improves WiFi connectivity even in complex conditions. All of this, of course, always on paper. A simple camera OnePlus 15R camera detail | Image: OnePlus The OnePlus 15R assembles a versatile photographic package, although hopelessly less competent than its older brother. The reason? It does not have telephoto, but is content with an angle and wide angle in the back. On the front, for its part, we find a single 32 megapixel camera. Regarding the main camera, we have a sensor Sony IMX906 50 megapixels with OIS and an eight megapixel wide angle. The cameras no longer arrive signed by Hasselblad, something that now reserved for OPPObut OnePlus is betting on its DetailMax Engine, an image engine that consists of three technologies: Ultra Clear Mode, Clear Burst Mode and Clear Night Engine. In short, the firm promises detailed photos during the day, static images of moving subjects when we take burst photos, and better lighting at night. We will clear up any doubts when we have the opportunity to get our hands on it. Versions and price of the OnePlus 15R OnePlus 15R colors | Image: OnePlus He OnePlus 15R It can be reserved from today and will go on sale next January 15. Its starting price is 729 euros for the 12/256 GB version and 829 euros for the 12/512 GB version. The first model will be available in black and green, while the most powerful version can only be obtained in black. Images | OnePlus In Xataka | When OnePlus finishes a mobile phone, the next step is to torture it until it can’t take it anymore: we have seen it in its factory

The nougat promised them happiness in their search for impossible flavors. Until almonds and eggs skyrocketed in price

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If you like to celebrate Christmas with nougat, bad news: this year it will be your turn scratch your pocket more. Quite a bit more, in fact. It doesn’t matter if you prefer soft or hard bars, you love chocolate, you have a favorite manufacturer or you don’t mind trying the white label of your supermarket. You will almost certainly have to pay more. This is concluded by several studies of Facua and the OCUwhich show that Christmas sweets are not immune to the ups and downs of the market. Although it is not the general trend, in their reports they warn of some specific cases in which prices have skyrocketed. above 50%threatening to sour one of the great pleasures of the holidays. The sweet, less sweet. There is no Christmas without nougat, but this year it will be much more expensive to bring it to the table. It reflects it clearly a recent report of the OCU that warns that, on average, the classic almond nougat has become more expensive by 16%. To be more precise, the organization detected an increase of 15.8% in the price of hard tablets and 16.1% in soft tablets. The variants that dispense with added sugars also increased (although to a lesser extent), in which honey or sugar is replaced by sweeteners: in those cases the price has increased, although somewhat less, by 13.6%. One piece of information: €23/kg. The calculations start from an OCU studywhich has dedicated itself to analyzing the prices of more than a hundred nougats. The study focused specifically on the most classic varieties, the almonds, both Alicante (hard) and Jijona (soft). Then their technicians dedicated themselves to purchasing the prices of each tablet with the records they stored from 2024. With the new prices, the average kilo of nougat is in €23/kgalthough if we talk about “brand nougat” that indicator rises to €33/kg. Same photo, different details. Although the report shows a general increase in price, the rise has not been equally intense in all tablets. It influences (a lot) what brand we talk about. The best ones are white label nougat, those sold under the distributor’s labels. In that case the increase has been close to 9.4%. It is a considerable increase, but it pales when compared to the 24.3% increase in the average price of manufacturer brand nougat. Within this category, notable differences are also seen depending on the company and product. Can it go further? Yeah. According to the OCUthe nougats from El Almendro’s “Own Harvest” line cost 37% more than in 2024. The cake, however, goes to El Lobo, which has products in its catalog that cost 57% more today. The organization recognizes in any case that this percentage has an explanation: in its 2024 analysis it appeared as the cheapest, which explains why it has experienced such a pronounced price update. “These increases have turned the price of traditional branded nougat into a luxury item. Manufacturer’s nougat now costs €33/kg on average, compared to €15/kg for supermarket white label nougat,” they explain from the consumer organization. The average value of almond nougat is around €23/kg. Far beyond nougat. The OCU has not been the only one that has taken out the calculator to study how much more we will have to pay for sweets these holidays. FACUA has carried out a similar exercise, which in November I already warned that Christmas desserts had become 15.4% more expensive in large distribution chains. That was at least the average, and the organization was able to detect specific cases with exorbitant “peaks of rise”, of up to 65.3%. The study It analyzed 185 items, including nougat, but also chocolates, mantecados and Polvorones available in several supermarket chains, such as Mercadona, Dia, Hipercor, Alcampo, Eroski and Carrefour. “Only three have gone down”. “Of the total prices analyzed in the months of October 2024 and 2025, only three have decreased compared to last year and eight remain the same. The rest, 174 out of 185, are more expensive,” FACUA warnswhich warns of increases in Hipercor, Alcampo, Carrefour, Eroski, Dia and Mercadona. The clearest case was detected in a Supreme Quality toasted yolk nougat El Corte Inglés Selection from Hipercor: from 2.39 euros in 2024 it went to 3.95 euros, which represents an increase of just over 65%. In general, the organization detected an average increase in the price of sweets of 22.6% since October 2023. Searching for the causes. That nougat is experiencing such a steep price rise is no coincidence. Although there are several factors that come into play, to the OCU and CaixaBank There is one that stands out: the drift in the price of one of its main raw materials, almonds. In fact, the OCU recalls that in higher category tablets it represents more than 60% of the weight, which explains why fluctuations in its price are felt in the rates. Has it risen that much? “Its price has increased significantly: from 90-95 euros per 100 kg of shelled almonds between January and August 2024 to about 120 euros in 2025, with peaks of 138 euros in June,” argues the organizationwhich ensures that varieties such as Marcona, Largueta and Comuna have seen their prices rise from 15 to 25%. It’s not no surprise if we take into account that the almond has reached values ​​not seen since 2019. CaixaBank remember that frosts and droughts have marked the harvest of recent campaigns, affecting prices. If in the 2024-2025 season farmers received an average of 5.6 euros per kilo of communal almonds (the cheapest), in previous seasons that same value hovered around 4.09 or 2.95 euros per kilo. The change in weather conditions has improved the prospects for the campaign that began in September, but this effect has not yet been noticeable in the 2025/26 Christmas nougat campaign. Almonds… and something else. To be fair, almonds are not the only ingredient that has become more expensive in the last year. He has done it too (and not … Read more

Huawei Mate X7, features, price and technical sheet

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Huawei has just expanded its range of smartphones with a new foldable. It is about the Huawei Matea foldable type that relies on a very slim design and a high-quality camera system. Last year we analyzed the Huawei Mate and he left the bar very high, let’s see what news his successor brings. Huawei Mate X7 technical sheet Huawei Mate dimensions and weight Unfolded: 156.8 x 144.2 x 4.5 mm Folded: 156.8 x 73.8 x 9.5 mm 236 grams Internal Screen 8 inch OLED Resolution 2416 × 2210 pixels, 412 dpi LPTO panel 1 – 120 Hz refresh rate External Screen 6.49 inch OLED 2444 x 1080p resolution, 412 dpi LPTO panel 1 – 120 Hz refresh rate Processor Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro Memory 16 GB Storage 512GB rear cameras Main: 50 MP, variable aperture f/1.49-4.0, OIS Wide angle: 40 MP f/2.2 Telephoto lens: 50 MP f/2.2, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, digital up to 100x Front Camera Outdoor: 8 MP f/2.4 Indoor: 8 MP f/2.2 Battery 5,600 mAh Huawei SuperCharge: 66W wired and 50W wireless Reverse wireless charging at 7.5W Operating system EMUI 15 based on Android Connectivity 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2 × 2 MIMO, HE160, 8 Spatial-stream Sounding MU-MIMO Bluetooth 6.0 GPS NFC USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Others IP58/59 Price 2,099 euros An ultra-slim design with traditional touches The Huawei Mate It comes in two colors, red combines with a gold metal frame and black opts for a much more discreet silver metal. It stands out above all for its thinness of just 4.5 millimeters when deployed and 9.5 millimeters when folded. The camera module has a peculiar shape with straight and round sides, and a fairly wide frame that makes it stand out even more. For the camera, Huawei brings us a triple system with a 50 megapixel main sensor and variable aperture ranging from f/1.49 to f/4.0. It is accompanied by a 40-megapixel ultra-wide angle and a 50-megapixel telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom. For the front cameras (because yes, in a foldable we have two), we have 8 megapixel sensors. Regarding the screens, on the outside we have a 6.49-inch OLED panel and on the inside a 8-inch flexible OLED. The two screens have a density of 412 dpi so they are equal in terms of sharpness and also offer a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Power and autonomy The chip in charge of giving life to the Huawei Mate X7 is the Kirin 9030 Proannounced just a few days ago. It is a chip with nine cores and 14 threads, with a Maleoon 935 GPU. It is accompanied by 16GB of RAM and comes in a single version with 512GB capacity. Regarding the battery, Huawei has managed to integrate two batteries totaling 5,600 mAh within its new foldable. It is also compatible with Huawei SuperCharge fast charging that allows 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Versions and prices of the Huawei Mate X7 The Huawei Mate X7 will arrive in two colors (red or black) and a 16 GB RAM version with 512 GB storage. It will begin to be sold in Spain from January 28, 2026 at a price of 2,099 euros100 euros more expensive than the previous model. Images | Huawei In Xataka | Huawei lost to Google, Qualcomm and TSMC. What he didn’t lose was something more important: his reputation.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 at an irresistible price, highly discounted Apple and Sony headphones and more offers, Bargain Hunting

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After Black Friday, the good deals have not ended and stores like MediaMarkt or El Corte Inglés are launching quite large discounts on a wide range of devices. In the new Bargain Hunting we are going to review the best bargains we have been finding all week and they are still available. Google Pixel 10 Pro by 764.15 euros when you add it to the cart, with one of the best prices we have seen to date. AirPods Pro 2 by 169 euros When you add it to the cart, a much tighter price on Apple headphones. Fire TV Stick 4K Select by 19.90 euroswith the same price that we saw during Black Friday. Samsung Galaxy S25 by 764.10 euros when registering in the store, a gem for the high-end mobile. Sony WH-1000XM5 by 194.65 eurosthe best price we have seen since Black Friday. Google Pixel 10 Pro He Google Pixel 10 Pro has been receiving offers in recent weeks and El Corte Inglés right now has one of the best. Through your Private Salewhich can be accessed by registering in the store and adding the product to the cart (important to see the total discount), remains for 764.15 euros. It is a 6.3-inch mobile that It stands out above all in its camera configurationin its operating system and in its design. Google Pixel 10 Pro (128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links AirPods Pro 2 If you had thought about buying some good Bluetooth headphones this Christmas, be careful with this offer from El Corte Inglés during its Private Sale. The AirPods Pro 2 they stay for 169 euros. We are talking about TWS headphones with a very good noise cancellation that offer an autonomy of up to 30 hours with the charging case. In addition, it is the version with a USB-C port and not Lightning. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Fire TV Stick 4K Select Amazon has decided to launch the same offer that we saw from Fire TV Stick 4K Selectthe latest model it has launched, during Black Friday, so right now it can be purchased for 19.90 euros. This is a very reasonable price for a device that can play content in 4K. Of course, your operating system will be Vega OS and is not compatible with the formats Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision; it is important to take it into account depending on whether the television to which we want to connect it is also compatible with these technologies or not. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S25 If you are not convinced by the Google mobile, for a similar price we have reduced the Samsung Galaxy S25 in your 512 GB configuration. If we register with MediaMarkt, an additional discount is automatically added that leaves it for 764.10 euros. It is an excellent mobile phone that has good software and a very powerful processor. Samsung Galaxy S25 (512GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sony WH-1000XM5 During Black Friday we saw one of the best prices in the Sony WH-1000XM5 (in its version with soft case). Now, El Corte Inglés has it on offer through its Private Sale for 194.65 euros (in version with hard case). They are very comfortable Bluetooth headphones that offer excellent audio quality and that They have some of the best noise cancellation we’ve tested. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Google, Apple, Amazon, Samsung, Sony In Xataka | The best mobile phones (2025), we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best wireless headphones. Which one to buy and 21 models from 15 euros to 470 euros

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