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The Xiaomi 15T Pro has reached its historical minimum price and not in its most basic configuration

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Although finding the Xiaomi mobile with the best quality-price ratio It depends on the offers of the moment, this Xiaomi 15T Pro It is a good option now for this PcComponentes bargain. Above all, because it is not in its minimum configuration, but the 512 GB version, which you can get at a minimum price: 649 euros. XIAOMI 15T Pro – 12+512GB Smartphone The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A high-end mobile now at an unbeatable price This Xiaomi 15T Pro It is a mobile with a good 6.83-inch screen with 1.5K resolutionmaking it ideal for watching series and movies. Its refresh rate is 144 Hz, making it perfect for video games and fluidity when navigating through menus. This screen is compatible with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision and your brain is the processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+a fairly powerful processor. As for its battery, it is capable of supporting fast charging at 90W, so you will have your phone at 100% in less time than you think. The operating system under which it works is HyperOS 3 and its photographic system is another of its assets, since it is signed by Leica. Ride one 50 MP main cameraaccompanied by a telephoto (also 50 MP) and 12 MP wide angle. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: offer for the xiaomi 15T Pro smartphone today ✅ THE BEST Gross power: Thanks to the 3nm Dimensity 9400+, it is not only a beast in gaming but also solves the temperature problems of previous generations thanks to the 3D IceLoop cooling system. 144Hz 6.83-inch display: It has grown slightly compared to the previous version. Its 3,200 nits of brightness and 1.5K resolution make it one of the best outdoor displays in its price range. ❌ THE WORST Risk-free design… Although it is refined and robust, it follows a very continuous aesthetic line that may be somewhat boring if you are looking for something visually groundbreaking. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are going to use the mobile for gaming, thanks to its 144 Hz refresh rate and sustained performance from the Dimensity 9400+. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You are an Android purist, as HyperOS may seem like a very intrusive and custom layer to you. If you prefer something clean Pixel or Nothing style, this is not your phone. Some accessories that may interest you for this mobile GUAGUA Case for Xiaomi 15T Pro with Stand The price could vary. We earn commission from these links XIAOMI Redmi Buds 8 Pro, True Wireless Bluetooth, Active Noise Cancellation up to 55 dB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Xiaomi In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best wireless headphones. Which one to buy and 21 models from 15 euros to 470 euros

Your price increases are illegal and you must return the money. There are those who will receive a 500 euro refund

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We ended last March with news: Netflix the price went up again. It is true that the measure applies exclusively to the United States, but taking into account that it is already its umpteenth time, we know its modus operandi: it is the canary in the mine of a probable global rise that will also affect Europe. And despite saying that it has been the umpteenth price increase for Netflix, it always comes as a bit of a surprise: after all, it is the second price increase in just two years. However, it is the clear trend in the sector. Paradoxically, just a few days later, a court in Rome has issued a historic ruling against Ted Sarandos’ platform: declare Netflix’s price increases between 2017 and 2024 illegal. The sentence. The Roman court has declared that the contractual clauses that allow Netflix to unilaterally modify its prices and conditions of service without indicating a justified reason are void and contrary to the Italian Consumer Code. The ruling covers price increases applied between 2017 and January 2024, that is, subscription price increases implemented in 2017, 2019, 2021 and November 2024 (unless your contractual relationship with the platform was after January 2024). As a consequence, it recognizes the right of those who have a subscription on the platform to a reduction in the current price of the subscription, to the refund of amounts unduly paid and to compensation for damages. In addition, it forces Netflix to publish the content of the ruling on its website and in the main national newspapers. within 90 daysas well as to inform its users. Why is it important. Because it establishes a relevant legal precedent in Europe: streaming platforms cannot raise prices arbitrarily and unilaterally based on generic clauses. It is not that Netflix cannot raise its prices (like any other company), but that it did so without contractual justification, which the court considers an abuse. This ruling lays the foundations to demand from digital platforms more transparency and rigor in their contracts with consumers. Context. The lawsuit comes from the Movimento Consumitori association (Italian consumers), which brought the case before the Court of Rome denouncing continued price increases from Netflix without explanation. Italian law requires that, if a company reserves the right to unilaterally modify a contract (ius variandi), you must specify from the beginning what causes could justify that change. Netflix did not do this: its contracts simply said that it could change the price whenever it wanted without giving reasons, the critical clauses are 3.5 and 6.4. The court considers that giving 30 days’ notice and allowing cancellation is not enough since when someone subscribes to the platform they do not know under what conditions the service may become more expensive. In April 2025 Netflix modified its terms of use linking possible changes to specific causes, such as service improvements, regulatory demands or technological requirements. How it affects users. Each subscribed person will have the right to a reduction in the current price, to a refund of more in that period and to compensation, which according to the Italian consumer association must be made spontaneously, although you can join the class action lawsuit in case that is not the case. The ruling requires Netflix to reduce the prices of its current subscriptions by an amount equal to the illegal increases. We see it better with an example: if you are premium and activated your subscription in 2017, today you pay 19.99 euros but you are entitled to the service for 11.99 euros. If you are a standard customer, you would go from paying 13.99 euros to 9.99 euros. And be careful, because this measure applies both to those who currently have a subscription and to former customers within that period. Up to 500 euros refund. MC lawyers explainPaolo Fiorio and Corrado Pinna, that for the premium plan, the illegal increases applied in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2024 amount to 8 euros per month, for the standard plan they add up to a total of 4 euros per month and for the basic, 2 euros per month. Thus, a premium customer who has paid Netflix continuously from 2017 to today is entitled to a refund of approximately 500 euros, while a standard rate customer is entitled to a refund of approximately 250 euros. Italy is the tip of the iceberg. Although the case has been reported in Italy, in other countries on the old continent there are also lawsuits filed against the platform: Netherlands also has a demand similar budding, FACUA reported it in Spain (yes ok still no progress) and in Germany the European Audiovisual Observatory echoes that the courts of Berlin and Cologne have already ruled in the same direction. The basis is the same in all cases: the European Directive 93/13/EECwhich prohibits abusive clauses that generate a significant imbalance between the rights of the company and those of the consumer. Netflix’s reaction. Immediately after learning of the Roman ruling, the platform declared its intention to appeal: “We will appeal the decision. At Netflix, our subscribers come first. We take consumer rights very seriously and we believe that our conditions have always been in line with Italian regulations and practices,” as reported by Reuters. The appeal could modify or even reverse the ruling, so the case is not closed. However, the pressure on Netflix and the reputational damage has already been done. Netflix has always been the vanguard of the sector, so the future of this litigation could mark a before and after in the streaming sector. In Xataka | The best new movies and series to watch in April 2026 on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and streaming In Xataka | Netflix’s umpteenth price increase illustrates a reality: streaming is already as expensive as what it came to improve Cover | KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA

While Europe panics about the price of electricity, in Spain the opposite is happening

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The ghosts of the energy crisis have once again haunted Europe. As energy expert Alejandro Diego Rosell warnsin just a month of tensions the price of gas (TTF) has skyrocketed more than 90% in March. In most of the continent, this shock translates into an almost automatic increase in the cost of electricity, recalling the “shock” caused by the Ukrainian War four years ago. However, in Spain the unthinkable has happened: the bill has gone down. In short. The electricity bill for customers with the regulated rate (PVPC) has fallen by around 4.8% this month of March compared to the same period last year. The difference with our neighbors is abysmal. While in Italy wholesale electricity is paid at €143/MWh and in Germany it is close to €100/MWh, the Spanish market (pool) closed March with a contained average of €41.5/MWh. How has this been possible? This energy firewall against the geopolitical crisis is not the result of chance, but rather the combination of three fundamental factors: The Government’s fiscal shield: In response to the escalation in the Middle East, the Executive has activated a shock plan. The Official State Gazette (BOE) published Royal Decree-Law 7/2026which recovers the tax cuts from the previous crisis. The VAT on electricity drops to 10%, the electricity tax plummets to 0.5% and the generation tax (IVPEE) is suspended. The muscle of renewables: This is the great structural difference compared to 2022. Alejandro Diego Rosell emphasizes thatSince the start of the Ukrainian war, Spain has added 30 GW of solar energy and more than 3 GW of wind energy to its network. The result is that 65.1% of the electricity consumed this March has come from clean and cheap sources, pushing up electricity prices. pool down. The climatic factor: Nature has also done its part. this winter has been characterized because it was very rainy and windy. This abundance of water and wind has allowed so much energy to be generated that last Sunday the market reached the cheapest hourly price in history: -10 euros per MWh at three in the afternoon. How does it affect the pocket? The combination of low taxes and high renewable generation has meant direct relief for both families and the productive fabric. On the one hand, for an average consumer with a regulated rate, the March bill has stood at 68.10 euroswhich represents a saving of 3.42 euros compared to a year ago, according to comparative data from the CNMC. collected by The Voice of Galicia. For its part, eldiario.es collects estimates from electricity companies which estimate the savings derived solely from tax reductions between 7 euros for small households and up to 20 euros for large families or commercial premises. On the other hand, the most surprising data comes from the large factories. According to the latest Barometer of the AEGE associationthe Spanish electro-intensive industry today pays for electricity at €66.50/MWh, managing to be below the €67.73/MWh paid by the all-powerful German industry for the first time. In sectors where energy accounts for up to 50% of production costs, this surprise represents a vital injection of foreign competitiveness. The small print. To understand the full picture, it is necessary to look beyond the optimistic headlines. The experts consulted by the different media warn of several critical nuances: The hidden cost of “blackout insurance”: Such dependence on renewables has a price, since to guarantee the supply when there is a lack of sun or wind (or when there is excess and the grid cannot support it), Red Eléctrica must turn on gas plants to balance the system. These “technical restrictions” are very expensive and increase the final bill outside the wholesale market. France continues playing in another league: Despite winning the short-term battle against Germany, The Economist remember that we are very far from France. Thanks to its nuclear park, the French industry pays electricity at €32.05/MWh, less than half that of the Spanish industry. Furthermore, Germany compensates for its high market prices by injecting its factories with €38.78/MWh in CO2 aid, compared to the scarce €17.76/MWh allowed by the Spanish budget. The electrical mirage and the threat of summer: Electricity barely represents 20% of the country’s energy consumption. The other 80% (oil and gas for transport and industry) is 100% imported, so Spain remains very exposed to the ups and downs of the Middle East. In addition, Natalia Fabra, professor of Economics, warns that the electrical bargain It has an expiration date: starting at the end of June, the heat will reduce the efficiency of the solar panels, the use of air conditioning will trigger demand and gas prices will once again rise. Resilience facing the crisis. The Third Gulf War has tested Europe’s energy foundations. Spain, unlike what was experienced four years ago, has managed to avoid the first big blow thanks to a cocktail of fiscal intervention and green deployment. As Alejandro Diego Rosell concludesit is true that renewable energies do not magically isolate us from the complex international context, but the data from this month of March leave an undeniable lesson: without them, we would be much worse off. Spain has acquired valuable resilience, but the road to true energy independence is still long. Image | freepik 1 and 2 Xataka | The paradox of the Canary Islands: it is the only autonomous community where the VAT reduction on fuel will not be noticed

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Vivo has just presented the Vivo X300 Ultrathe most powerful model in its catalog to date. It is a very important device for the company, which although it is used to competing in the most premium segment, is the first time it has launched the Ultra model outside of China. Because yes, the Vivo X300 Ultra will arrive in Europe and, of course, in Spain. The device arrives armed to the teeth in each and every one of its sections. Vivo has not left anything out and offers a high-capacity battery, the latest from Qualcomm under the hood and a triple camera with a dual 200 megapixel sensor, teleconverter and grip that promises a lot. Without further ado, let’s get to know it better. Vivo X300 Ultra technical sheet vivo x300 ultra dimensions and weight 163.98 x 76.81 x 8.58mm Volcano Black: 233.64 grams Steppe Green: 240.13 grams screen 6.82 inch AMOLED QHD+ resolution (3,168 x 1,440 pixels) Refresh rate: 144 Hz 510 DPI Format: 19.8:9 Screen/front ratio: 94.49% HBM brightness: 1,800 nits Local maximum brightness: 4,500 nits processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ram memory 16GB LPDDR5x Ultra Pro +16 GB extended RAM internal storage 1TB UFS 4.1 rear camera Wide 200 MP, f/1.85, OIS Wide angle 50 MP, f/2.0, FOV 123.4º, OIS Telephoto: 200 MP, f/2.67, OIS 8K video, 4K@120 FPS front camera 50MP f/2.45 battery 6,600 mAh 100W fast charge 40W wireless charging operating system Android 16 with OriginOS 16 connectivity Dual nanoSIM 5G+5G Dual Standby eSIM 5G NSA/SA 4G Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 6.0 USB Type C (USB 3.2) USB-OTG, DisplayPort NFC others Teleconverter included Handle kit included Tripod adapter ring On-screen fingerprint reader Resistance IP68, IP69 Charger included price To be determined Huge on the outside… Vivo X300 Ultra | Image: Live The Vivo X300 Ultra is a phone big, heavy and relatively thick. In the module area, the device is 8.58 mm thick, something that, it must be said, is normal in recent high-end terminals. The weight varies depending on the color, but in no case, regardless of whether it is black or green, does it drop below 230 grams. However, this thickness and weight is offset by a high-capacity battery and an all-terrain camera. The rear has a huge camera module integrated into the chassis that draws attention, but otherwise it is quite simple. The most striking thing is, of course, the compatibility with the side grip, the tripod ring and the teleconverter. The latter will help us increase the telephoto distance and take photos from even further away. Basically, we can turn the mobile phone into a “compact” camera based on accessories. Vivo X300 Ultra | Image: Live In the front we find a huge 6.82-inch AMOLED panel with QHD+ resolution (3,168 x 1,440 pixels) which leaves us with a density of 510 pixels per inch. This screen moves at 144 Hz and occupies, according to the firm, 94.5% of the front. The brightness is also on par with the high-end, reaching 4,500 nits of peak brightness and 1,800 nits of maximum brightness. …and huge inside Vivo X300 Ultra | Image: Live Under the hood, the Vivo X300 Ultra features the latest in components. Yes for him Vivo X300 Pro The firm opted for MediaTek, for its Ultra model it has gone directly with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5which has accompanied with 16 gigabytes of LPDDR5x RAM memory and a tera UFS 4.1 internal storage. It won’t be by brute force, of course. The operating system is Android 16 and runs under OriginOS 16, Vivo’s customization layer. It has Google Gemini, the entire Vivo creative AI suite and everything you would expect in terms of connectivity: Wi-Fi 7Bluetooth 6.0, dual SIM, eSIM and NFC. The battery amounts to 6,600 mAh with 100W fast charging and 40W wireless charging. As a curious fact, the device is sold in a pack that includes accessories for the camera and charger. Let’s talk about the camera Vivo X300 Ultra | Image: Live Vivo has been betting heavily on photography in recent years. On this occasion, the firm repeats its collaboration with ZEISS and opts for a triple lens system composed of a 200 megapixel wide anglea 50 megapixel wide angle and a telephoto that shares resolution (and optical stabilization) with the main sensor. This is capable of reaching 100x magnification using digital zoom, although the optical zoom is lower. Vivo X300 Ultra | Image: Live What is the key? Stabilization and video. On the one hand, the main sensor is capable of recording up to 8K, but the set supports up to 4K at 120 FPS and 10-bit Log format. Vivo also boasts of having achieved the CIPA 6.6 stabilization rating in its wide angle, CIPA 6 in the wide angle and CIPA 7 at telephoto. In the company’s words, it is the highest degree of professional stabilization currently available in a smartphone. Vivo X300 Ultra | Image: Live To complete the set, the Vivo X300 Ultra has a 400 millimeter Vivo Zeiss Gen 2 Ultra teleconverter (equivalent to 17x optical magnification), a grip kit and a tripod adapter. On paper, the proposal doesn’t look bad at all, but we will wait for the analysis to draw more precise conclusions. However, Vivo’s track record when it comes to photography is quite positive. Versions and price of the Vivo X300 Ultra Vivo X300 Ultra | Image: Live He Vivo X300 Ultra It will be available starting April 24 in a single version with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. It can be obtained in green or black, both in a special edition that includes the 100W charger, the protective case, the pre-installed screen protector, the USB cable, the teleconverter, the grip kit and the tripod adapter ring. The price, at the moment, has not been revealed. Images | Alive In Xataka | Photographing the sun with a mobile phone was until recently a pipe dream. We have done it with the Vivo … Read more

First the PS5 rises in price by 100 euros and now the lack of chips forces Sony to stop selling SD and CFexpress cards in Japan

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Buying a computer, a mobile phone or a console is much more expensive today than it was a couple of years ago and the voracious appetite of data centers is to blame for this component crisis: RAM has become more expensivemore of the same for NAND storage (and therefore, of SSDs) and already threatens even to the batteries. And consumer electronics manufacturers are making moves to avoid swallowing the price rise resulting from this imbalance between supply and demand. If we talk about gaming, a couple of days ago Sony threw a bucket of cold water on those who expected its latest console to drop in price over time because it has been the opposite: The PS5 will go up 100 euros in April. But it is not Sony’s only drastic measure: in Japan have announced that stop selling storage cards. When you see your neighbor’s beard cut… NAND memory chip shortage is wreaking havoc If you have tried to buy a memory card in recent months, you will have already realized that prices have gone up a lot for that common little device that we use for photography, gaming or the Raspberry Pi (which also its price has skyrocketed due to the component crisis). Well, Sony has gone one step further and has indefinitely suspended the acceptance of orders for almost all of its line of CFexpress Type A, Type B and SD cardswhether for authorized distributors or those who buy from the Sony Store. The brief Sony Japan statement is blunt: “Due to the global shortage of semiconductors (memory) and other factors, it is expected that supply will not be meet the demand for CFexpress and SD memory cards in the near future. Therefore, we have decided to temporarily suspend the receipt of orders from our authorized dealers and customers in the Sony store from March 27, 2026. As for the resumption of accepting orders, we will study it based on the supply situation and will announce it separately on the product information page.” It is no longer just the temporary suspension, it is that there is no return date and the reality is that the medium-term future looks bleak: it does not seem that this shortage of components will be resolved in the coming months. In fact, the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran It is bringing other consequences beyond the rise in fuel prices: helium shortageessential in cooling operations in chip manufacturing It is true that this statement is restricted only to Japanbut the shortage is not exclusive to the Asian country: a quick search for SD in the Sony Store in Spain It returns just four models, one moderately affordable 64GB and then three others of 128GB, 256GB and 512GB that cost around 300 euros. One of the most affected models are the TOUGH cards used in professional photography and the entry-level SD cards. What you can buy today on the Sony website About a month ago the CEO of Phison, one of the major suppliers of controllers for SSDs and memory cards, he already warned: If the situation does not improve, this shortage may end the closure of consumer electronics companies completely in 2026. In Xataka | Not content with bursting demand and prices for RAM, AI is already targeting another victim: batteries In Xataka | The current generation of consoles was supposed to be “weak” and the games were expensive. Well: nothing has stopped the PS5 Cover | Xataka

We know its price and even its name from the most expensive mansion in Spain. The only thing we don’t know is who sells it.

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In Sierra Blanca, the urbanization most exclusive in Marbellawalls do not only delimit properties. They are also silent. It is the unwritten rule of Spanish luxury. The most expensive mansion of the country has just gone on sale with 5,600 square meters of luxuries and opulencewhich does not lack a fountain inspired by the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. His sale price It is 70 million euros and has absolutely everything, except the answer to the most obvious question: who is selling it? ELON MUSK VS JEFF BEZOS: STAR WARS An oasis of luxury overlooking the Mediterranean As and as highlighted ForbesSierra Blanca is one of the most exclusive urbanizations in Spain and a natural fortress for privacy. Nestled on the slope of the mountain range that gives it its name is Villa Bellagio. The impressive mansion sits on a plot of 14,000 m2 300 meters above sea level. Its gardens mix palm trees, cypresses and native species in a setting designed both for beauty and to keep its tenants out of reach. of curious looks. The 22-meter infinity pool seems to extend to the horizon, with spectacular views over the Mediterranean. A fountain, a replica of the one at the Bellagio hotel-casino in Las Vegas, greets visitors before they even cross the door. The façade, designed by the Spanish architect Jesús del Valle, is impressive with a double staircase flanked by 20 columns up to eight meters high. Engel & Völkers In fact, the house is so ostentatious that it even caught the attention of YouTuber Ibai Llanos, who dedicated it to one of his videos in which he went through it it already showed its details. The mansion was built by Joe Ricotta, founder of a logistics company in the United Kingdom and a luxury real estate developer in Spain. According to the local pressRicotta sold the property (at that time called Villa Ricotta) in 2021. for 40 million euros. However, no one knows the identity of the current owner, faithful to the tradition of discretion that prevails among the residents of the most exclusive urbanization in Spain. Thirteen suites and no random details The interior of the mansion does not disappoint those who arrive expecting opulence and luxury in abundance. The 5,600 m2 built of the mansion are distributed in thirteen suites between its two floors: four of 40 m2 each on the ground floor and eight of up to 50 m2 each on the upper floor. Engel & Völkers Each of the suites has large windows with direct views of the Mediterranean and its own marble-clad bathroom. In total, no less than 24 bathrooms spread throughout the house. The main living room exceeds 200 m2 and connects with a dining room for 14 people and an impressive 60 m2 kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances. Engel & Völkers During his visit to the spectacular mansion, Ibai discovered that the entire house had a centralized home automation system from which the lighting, climate, blinds and sound are controlled in every corner of the house. An in-house electricity generator and several independent water tanks ensure that nothing ever fails, turning the lavish mansion into a self-sustaining bunker. The lower floor is the best example that Villa Bellagio is not a conventional luxury mansion and falls into another category. The spa area includes a heated indoor pool, haman, Finnish sauna, massage room and full gym. Engel & Völkers The leisure offer of the mansion includes a private cinema with capacity for 22 spectators, a double bowling alley of professional sizes, a billiard room with its own bar and a hairdressing and manicure salon for exclusive use. For motor lovers, the mansion reserves its most extravagant chapter: an air-conditioned gallery where to exhibit a collection of up to 12 vehicles as if they were museum pieces, with lighting designed to highlight every detail of their bodies. Underground, a second garage accommodates 40 more cars. In total, 52 places of parking for a collection which, in this context, no one would consider excessive. Engel & Völkers Concierge, cleaning and maintenance services with five-star hotel standards complete the proposal that, more than a home, functions as a private resort. All this behind walls that, as tradition dictates in Sierra Blanca, they reveal nothing about who lives (or has lived) on the other side of the luxurious entrance gate. In Xataka | The most expensive mansion in the world costs 1 billion dollars: the CEO of Citadel is building it in Florida Image | Engel & Völkers

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This season Dyson has decided to expand its portfolio of floor cleaning products: in addition to a very light handheld vacuum cleaner (which we have tried) and a new robot vacuum cleanerhas also launched an electric mop that impresses: it is practically a stick. But this ode to minimalism It has a very competent technical sheet, so we have thoroughly tested the Dyson Pencilwash to verify it. Dyson Pencilwash technical sheet Dyson Pencilwash Dimensions and weight 1155 x 267 x 198mm; 2.2kg Deposit 0.34L autonomy 30 minutes (4-cell lithium ion battery) Charging time 3.5 hours cleaning area 100 m² per tank What comes in the box Charging base, wet brush, drip tray and handle price 349 euros Dyson PencilWash, electric mop, Ultra-thin and lightweight handle, motorized roller, hygienic cleaning, stain removal, quick drying, 30-minute autonomy The price could vary. We earn commission from these links I can’t believe so much technology fits in that stick. When I took it out of the box, the first thing I thought was that there were pieces missing. It can’t be that minimalist… and it is: the Dyson PencilWash is an electric mop and on the surface it’s little more than a stick. It comes with a plastic cap to cover the roller when not in use and a stand to keep the stick upright and carry it. If you want to scrub, remove the roller protector, take out the stick and put them together with the brand’s typical assembly that sounds like a clack when you put them together and has a red button to release them. The fit is perfect. My first impression was that it’s crazy that fits all the electronics in a cylinder less than four centimeters in diameter. It may not be as much as in a vacuum cleaner, but at least it has a battery and a motor. Unlike the mop, with a stick that more or less reaches your shoulders, mop and bucket, here we have a stick that reaches my hips (I’m 1.70 m tall), the roller area and little else. On the handle, the brand’s characteristic aluminum in a vibrant color and matte finish is transformed into a plastic cover to improve grip and immediately below, a couple of buttons to start it and choose if you want more or less water and a couple of LEDs that light up when the battery runs out, it is charging or there is a problem. All very intuitive, no need to read instructions. As always, the most interesting thing is in that roller: it is made of an absorbent microfiber (according to the firm, with 64,000 filaments) and has eight hydration points to always be moist. A surprisingly small tank is also integrated into that area for everything it does: provide mopping water and also clean the roller. Everyone knows the scrubbing process, but here it is much simpler, more comfortable and ergonomic: between the light weight being concentrated on the base and the roller practically sliding on its own because it is motorized, with the Dyson PencilWash the effort is limited to minimally holding and directing the handle. It can be done by (almost) anyone and here I’m also talking about accessibility: if for whatever reason you find it difficult to wring the mop or press, here you could scrub using just two fingers. This must be thanked to a format reduced to the minimum, good distribution of the elements and that it barely weighs. In terms of design and ergonomics, Dyson has given a master class. A week scrubbing with the Dyson PencilWash After the first full charge and filling the tank (as easy as lifting the tab and putting the base under the tap), I got ready for my first house cleaning. As I mentioned in the design section, there is no type of power control because the motorized roller goes alone and it is not an exaggeration: if you do not hold it, it pulls forward until it hits something. What you can choose is whether you want to scrub with a normal or high amount of water. With the normal level it is more than enough for standard cleanings. Something that I have noticed and appreciated about the classic mop is that the dosage is so good that moisten the entire soil with a thin uniform layerbut it doesn’t get puddled (something that happens with a mop if you don’t drain it well). So you wet everything but it dries moderately quickly. To properly clean the floor with water is not enough, so even if it is not included (it must be buy it separatelyit is a probiotic cleaner with low foam and it is not exactly cheap), Dyson allows you to add a little cleaning product to the tank. My apartment is 70 square meters and in less than 10 minutes I had cleaned the floor from top to bottom. I go faster than with the mop and I work half as much. By the way, Dyson talks about a half-hour autonomy that is enough to cover 100 square meters and the truth is, I think it has been conservative: I have been able to clean my house twice without the alarm going off, so the battery is not a problem. What you will have to do if you have a larger house is refill the tank: with its capacity I have barely managed to clean my entire house in normal mode with a certain intensity. The elbow between the base and the handle allows the roller head to be placed almost horizontally, which is great for cleaning under furniture, so that in practice at heights it practically competes with a mop. But since it is wider than the mocho, there are places where it doesn’t fit. An example: in the space between the toilet and the bathtub. Here it’s time to grab the mop from time to time. But it’s not only time to recover the mop to deal … Read more

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the iPad mini at an all-time low price, offers on Samsung Galaxy, locators and more. Hunting Bargains

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There is very little left to end a month of March in which we have seen many offers. During the last weekend of the month, stores have put the “meat on the grill” with many discounts, so in this article we are going to review the best offers we have found throughout the week on mobile phones, televisions and more. Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 1,249 euros By registering at MediaMarkt, the new Xiaomi mobile drops by about 250 euros in the store. Xiaomi Tag by 49.95 eurosthe pack with four units of the brand’s locator. ipad mini by 438.98 eurosthe lowest price Amazon has had to date. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 999 eurosone of the best prices we have seen on the mobile after the first launch offers. Xiaomi A Pro 2026 by 389 eurosa very reasonable price for a TV with a 65-inch QLED screen. Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026 (65 inches) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi 17 Ultra After a few weeks since its launch the Xiaomi 17 Ultra It has already dropped in price, and not a little. MediaMarkt has it right now for 1,249 euros as long as we are registered (and logged in) in the store first. In this way, we would be getting a discount of 250 euros. He Xiaomi 17 Ultra It is a mobile phone that not only stands out for its power, but also thanks to its processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5but it does so because of its Leica cameras, its excellent screen and its 6,000 mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Tag Xiaomi has launched its locator and the pack that includes four units It has been sold out in many stores. However, Powerplanet still has stocks for a price of 49.95 eurosso it is ideal if you wanted to buy it and couldn’t find it available. He Xiaomi Tag It is a very interesting locator, both for its design that allows it to be hung on a keychain without the need for a case and for its Bluetooth operation, which after the tests we have done, we have noticed that It has pretty good precision.. Plus, it works on iOS and Android. Xiaomi Tag – Pack of 4 locators The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ipad mini Many of Apple’s devices tend to drop in price in stores like Amazon, and from time to time we find a new all-time low. This time the protagonist is ipad minisince Amazon itself has put it on sale for 438.98 eurosits new all-time low. He ipad mini It is a very small tablet 8.3 inchesso it is ideal if you usually (or want) to use the tablet outside the home and are looking for greater convenience when carrying it. It incorporates an excellent screen and its chip is the A17 Pro, so it does not lack power. iPad mini (A17 Pro) (128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Although a new generation has already arrived, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra It is still available in many stores. In fact, we see it on sale in some with some frequency. Powerplanet, for example, has it right now for 999 eurosvery close to its historical minimum (979 euros). He Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra It is still a very interesting mobile phone, both for what it offers (although the S26 Ultra adds very attractive improvements and new features) as well as its current price. Incorporates a anti-glare screen very good, its autonomy and its software are excellent. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi A Pro 2026 We have been seeing very good offers on televisions for approximately a year and a half or two years, and things don’t seem to stop. MediaMarkt, for example, has the Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026 by 389 eurosa smart TV that stands out mainly because its diagonal is 65 inches. The most interesting thing about the Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026 is that it has a 65-inch screen for a price of less than 400 euros, but it also stands out because it incorporates a panel with QLED technology and offers viewing angles of 178º, its operating system is Google TV and it is compatible with the image format HDR10+. Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026 (65 inches) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs

The thinnest iPhone is also now shrinking in price and you can get it at a historic low

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A few months ago, Apple launched the iPhone Airwhose hallmark is being Apple’s thinnest mobile phone to date. Its recommended price is 1,219 euros but, now, on Amazon, it has reached its all-time low price: 899 euros. This makes it a perfect opportunity to get one of the latest releases from the bitten apple brand. If Amazon sells out, MediaMarkt you have it at the same price. Apple iPhone Air 256 GB: The Thinnest iPhone Ever Created The price could vary. We earn commission from these links An iPhone that fits in any pocket In September 2025, Apple presented this new iPhone Airalong with the new family of iPhone 17. Its technical specifications are good, but if there is something that has become its hallmark, it is its thickness of only 0.56 cmthus becoming the company’s thinnest smartphone. The chip that acts as a brain is A19 Prowhich is the same one that mounts the iPhone 17 Pro Max and offers extraordinary power. In addition, the internal storage it comes with is 256 GB, more than enough for most users. Even if you think that because it is an ultra-thin mobile, the battery it has will not offer you good autonomy, the company assures that it reaches 27 hours of video playback. On the other hand, its photographic section also deserves mention, with a 48MP Fusion camera and an 18 MP Center Stage front. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: offer for the iphone air today ✅ THE BEST Its thickness: It is only 5.6 mm and it is also a very light mobile (165 grams), so the feeling when holding it is very different from any other current phone, since it seems like you are holding a sheet of glass and titanium. 6.5-inch ProMotion display: The screen is not one of the sections in which Apple has skimped. It is OLED type, with 120 Hz and reaches up to 3,000 nits of brightness. ❌ THE WORST Single rear camera: It is, perhaps, the most controversial point. Due to lack of physical space, it only has a 48 MP lens. Although it offers good results, you lose the wide angle and optical zoom of the Pro models. Mono Sound: There’s also no room for a powerful stereo speaker system. The sound comes mainly through the earpiece and, although it is clear, it can sound more “noisy” and with less bass than an iPhone 17 Pro. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are a design enthusiast and hate heavy phones that bulge in your pocket. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You are a mobile photographer, you play a lot of demanding titles or you need the battery to last two days. Some accessories that may interest you for this mobile Apple AirPods 4, Wireless headphones The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Otterbox Commuter Series MagSafe Case for iPhone Air 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 | Jose García (Xataka) and Apple In Xataka | Best iPhones. Which one to buy and recommended models based on budget, tastes and quality-price In Xataka | iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone Air. Which Apple mobile to choose based on your tastes and needs

the price of fuel does not go down in the Canary Islands

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Last week, the Government launched an emergency plan to cushion the blow of the war in the middle east on the citizens’ pockets. The most visible measure is the reduction of VAT on fuel, from 21% to 10%, which in practical terms translates into around 30 cents less per liter of gasoline and about 20 euros in savings per tank. On the peninsula, thousands of drivers They have already noticed it at the pump since the royal decree It came into effect last Sunday. In the Canary Islands, however, this discount does not exist. And it is basically the consequence of a tax system that has been operating for centuries in a completely different way from the rest of the country. The Canary Islands do not pay VAT. When the Government cuts VAT on fuel, it is modifying a tax that is not applied in the archipelago. In the Canary Islands, the Value Added Tax does not apply, nor does the Special Tax on Hydrocarbons, which do apply in the rest of the national territory. Instead it works the Canary Islands General Indirect Tax (IGIC) and its own regional tax on fuels derived from petroleum. This is because the Canary Islands have a special tax regime within Spain and the European Union, with historical roots linked to its status as an outermost territory. Type difference. The IGIC works in a similar way to the VAT, but its percentages are much lower. While the general VAT rate is set at 21%, the general IGIC is set at 7%. And if the reduced VAT is 10%, the reduced IGIC drops to 3%. This means that every time a driver fills up the tank in the Canary Islands, the consumption tax he pays is less than half that of a driver in Madrid or Seville. In global figures, fuels on the islands support a tax burden of around 25%compared to 50% of the national average. This is done to compensate for the structural extra costs involved in being an archipelago far from the continent, without oil pipelines and with all the energy imported by ship. Margins. The gap in tax rates limits the scope for action on the islands. When the State reduces the VAT on fuel from 21% to 10%, it cuts 11 percentage points. If the Canary Islands Government wanted to apply an equivalent reduction, it would have to take the IGIC from 7% to 0%, and even then. In this way, the economic impact on the consumer’s pocket is not the same, although the proportional effort is comparable. This explains why the savings generated by this type of measures are structurally greater on the peninsula than on the islands. In the Canary Islands they already paid less, but the increase is suffered more. Before the crisis broke out, gasoline was cheaper in the Canary Islands thanks to REF (Economic and Fiscal Regime of the Canary Islands), the application of IGIC instead of VAT and price regulation. But when oil becomes more expensive, the effect is especially abrupt in the archipelago. Most consumer products in the archipelago arrive by ship, including fuel. The rapid rise in crude oil also affects maritime transport, which in the end makes everything more expensive. According to data from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition collected by Dieselogasolinethe average accumulated price of a liter of 95 gasoline in the Canary Islands has gone from 1,181 euros to 1,383 euros since the conflict began. The strategy that the Canary Islands are considering. The regional government of Fernando Clavijo is already working on its own anti-crisis shield. The central measure is to bring the IGIC of fuels to zero rate, eliminating the current 7%. It also contemplates a 99.9% bonus on fuel tax for transporters and deductions in the regional section of personal income tax. Of course, in order to be able to carry it out without breaking the spending rule, the Canary Islands Executive has asked the Ministry of Finance to make this limit more flexible. In Xataka | Chinese airlines are the only ones still flying over Russia. And that is why they are the winners of the Iran crisis

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