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Now any US smartphone can be connected for free to Starlink satellites. From July it will have a price

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Spacex and T-Mobile took advantage of the Super Bowl to announce that the service of Direct cell connection with Starlink satellites It is already available in the test phase in the United States. The surprise is that it will be free until July, even for customers from other operators. Then it will become a payment service, accessible from any modern smartphone with ESIM. How T-Mobile Starlink works. Spacex has launched more than 7,000 Starlink satellites; 450 of them are Direct to Cell. In addition to offering Broadband Internetthese satellites function as telephone towers in space. When a T-Mobile Starlink user stays without coverage, his mobile will connect directly to the satellites that are passing over, and they will talk to each other to forward the messages to an earth station. Although at the moment the service is limited to sending text messages, in the future it will also allow voice calls and data services. Spacex has shown that Even video calls are feasible With Starlink Direct to Cell, but more satellites will be needed in orbit so that the company can offer a generalized use of this type of complex services. What devices are compatible. The connection with the satellites is direct and does not require parabolic antennas, as is the case with Starlink broadband. Any modern smartphone compatible with the LTE 25 band should be able to connect to Starlink Direct to Cell, although T-Mobile only mentions some examples: iPhone 14 or higher, recent Google, Motorola and Samsung devices, and the Revvl line of T-Mobile. In addition to T-Mobile customers, Verizon, AT&T and other operators can also register in the service with an unlocked terminal that ESIM admits. In the future, coverage will be international through alliances with operators from other countries. How much does the service cost. The great claim of the Super Bowl announcement is that T-Mobile Starlink will be free until July, be the operator you are. Those interested have only to Complete a form With your name, your email and your mobile phone number, accepting in return to receive T-Mobile marketing offers. The highs are carried out in order of arrival, which is generating demand peaks. But the thing will change from July, when the beta phase of the service ends. From that moment on, T-Mobile customers will have to pay $ 15 per month so as not to run out of signal without coverage ($ 10 per month if they take advantage of the starting offer). Customers of other operators will pay much more: $ 20 per month without discounts. It will soon reach other countries. Starting with New Zealand through the ONENZ operator. And following Australia, Ukraine, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Peru and Japan. Entel is Spacex’s partner in the only two Latin American countries on the list. Starlink It is already a profitable businessbut Direct to Cell can only expand Spacex’s advantage over its competitors. No other company has the competitive advantage of reusing up to 25 times its own rockets. And when some get it, Spacex will have already started throwing satellites with Starship. Images | Spacex, T-Mobile In Xataka | China and Europe are investing a fortune in their own Starlink: the US advantage is too big to ignore it

Venice invented an entry rate to stop mass tourism. It has come out so well that it will double the price

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Tourism is equal to massification in Venice. It is nothing new and, in fact, the enclave has been a pioneer in some regulations that have sought to put the hordes to combine the life of the premises and that their ecosystem does not end up engulfed victim of their own success. His geography simply does not give for more, and that’s why they have imposed Bumpers to large groups with fines Whoever passes, or even They have tracked phones. They also imposed A pioneering tollan entry rate that went so well that They doubled the days. Now also the price. The experiment is consolidated. As we said, Venice is a pioneer in the imposition of An entry rate for single -day visitorsand success has been such for the administration that They have decided to duplicate the rate in 2025, raising it from 5 to 10 euros for those who enter without accommodation reserve. In addition, and as we explained a few months ago, The measure will be applied in 54 days a year, almost twice the 29 days selected in 2024. The dates include a continuous block from April 18 to May 4, followed by every Friday, Saturdays and Sundays until the end of July. The collection will remain from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, and those who reserve at least four days in advance may pay only 5 euros. What do politicians say. The Tourism Councilor, Simone Venturini, gave a track of the announced change. Apparently, at the Milan Bit fair, he said that the 2024 pilot project was so successful, achieving its goal of managing tourist flows and discouraging massive tourism of a single day, which they have decided to enhance it. In fact, International destinations such as Formentera in Spain either Kyoto in Japan They have shown interest in replicating the Venetian initiative. Impact on the tourist rate. In 2024, almost half a million tourists (485,062) paid the entry rate, that is, that They generated 2.4 million euros in revenue to public coffers (The cost of the system or the destination of the funds collected) has not been revealed. The registration data indicates that, after the Italians, the main tourists were Americans, Germans and French. In addition, the measure achieved a slight reduction in the number of visitors from the Véneto region, although the authorities have not given figures. We also remember that despite this tariff increase, access remains free for those who spend the night in the city, although They must register online in CDA.ve.it to obtain their exemption. Travelers who only transit Piazzale Rome, Tronchetto or Stazione Marittima, as well as those who visit the outer islands of the lagoon (Lido, Murano and Burano) without going through the center are also exempt. The future in Venice. It is the big question. The authorities admit that the rate alone is not enough to manage mass tourism, but they do consider that The created system feels the bases for future regulations stricter. Venice, that Receive tourists from 194 countriesremains one of the destinations most affected by tourist overexploitation, which has led to the implementation of increasingly restrictive measures in an effort to protect its fragile urban ecosystem and preserve its historical character. One more than difficult equation. Image | Hervé Simon In Xataka | Given the risk of extreme saturation and weather, Spanish tourism already knows where to grow: winter In Xataka | Italy Veta One of the great symbols of mass tourism: the use of keys to make auto check-in is prohibited

This is the official price of the first mobiles that change color with the cold

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At the end of last year Realme announced the real series 14 proa family composed of two terminals: the Realme 14 Pro and his older brother, the Realme 14 pro+. After being released in China, the company has just confirmed that the two smartphones They will be launched in Spain And, incidentally, he has revealed his official prices. These two devices are framed within the mid -range and stand out for the peculiar finish of the rear. Because? Because they are the first phones in the world that change color with the cold. Made the presentations, we will review the rest of the technical file and to know the official prices and availability. Realme 14 Pro and Realme 14 pro+ technical record Realme 14 pro Realme 14 pro+ dimensions and weight 162.8 x 74.9 x 7.6 mm 179 grams 165.3 x 77.3 x 8 mm 194 grams screen OLED 6.77 inches curve FullHD+ resolution (2,392 x 1,080 pixels) Refresco rate: 120 Hz Tactile sampling rate: 240 Hz Typical brightness: 800 nits Pico shine: 4,500 nits 100% DCI-P3 OLED 6.77 inches curve FullHD+ resolution (2,800 x 1,272 pixels) Refresco rate: 120 Hz Tactile sampling rate: 240 Hz Typical brightness: 600 nits Pico shine: 1,500 nits 100% DCI-P3 processor MEDATEK DIMENSITY 7300 GPU Mali-G615 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Adreno 810 GPU RAM 12/12 GB 14 GB Dynamic Ram 12/12 GB 14 GB Dynamic Ram Internal storage 256/512 GB 256/512 GB rear camera Angular: 50 MP, 1/1.95 “, FOV 79º, F/1.8, OIS Monochromo: F/2.4, FOV 89º Angular: 50 MP, 1/1.56 “, FOV 84º, F/1.8, OIS Periscope: 50 MP, 1/1.95 “, fov 33º, f/2.65, ois Great angle: 8 MP, FOV 112º, F/2.2 Front camera 16 MP, F/2.4, FOV 85º 32 MP, F/2.0, FOV 90º battery 6,000 mAh Supervooc 45W load 6,000 mAh Supervooc 80W load Operating system Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0 Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0 connectivity Dual Nanosim USB type c 5G NSA Y SA Wifi 6 Bluetooth 5.4 GPS Dual Nanosim USB type c 5G NSA Y SA Wifi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GPS others IP68/69 resistance FUNCTIONS OF IA Cold -sensitive rear Footprint reader on screen 2x microphones 2x speakers IP68/69 resistance FUNCTIONS OF IA Cold -sensitive rear Footprint reader on screen 2x microphones 2x speakers price 8/256 GB: 429.99 euros 12/512 GB: 479.99 euros 8/256 GB: 529.99 euros 12/512 GB: 579.99 euros Oh, how cold! One of the most striking features of the Realme 14 pro is that its rear changes color. The company has implemented a design called “Unique Pearl” that makes the rear have a texture “similar to that of a marine shell” (in principle, there are no two equal mobiles) that changes color with the cold. Thanks some Thermochromic pigmentsthe terminal changes from pearl to blue when the temperature drops from 16ºC. When the temperature rises, the color is white again. On the left the Realme 14 pro and the right model Pro+ | Image: Realme edited by Xataka This is one of the great claims, but we will have to wait to have it in hand to see how it works. For the rest, both models are quite similar: similar size, somewhat higher weight in the Pro+ model and a generous camera module in the upper area that houses two or three lenses, as we look at one model or another. On the screen the thing is not very different. Both ride Curvos OLED panels of 6.77 inches and 120 Hz of refresh rate, but curiously, it is the standard model that has levels of higher brightness: 800 nits in the Pro vs. 600 nits in Pro+. The same with the local peak brightness, whose difference is abysmal: 4,500 nits in the Pro vs. 1,500 nits in Pro+. In resolution, however, the older brother wins by scratching a good handful of pixels in both directions. Two engines, two brands Realme 14 Pro | Image: Realme There are significant differences in the engine, since the company has opted for MediaTk for the most “basic” model and by Qualcomm for the most complete model. Thus, Realme 14 pro rides a MEDATEK DIMENSITY 7300while the Realme 14 pro+ incorporates a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 of Qualcomm. Differences in performance should not be very pronouncedbut it is likely that the Qualcomm model will exceed Benchmarks to Mediatek. However, the experience should really be couple especially because, otherwise, they are exactly the same. Both terminals incorporate up to 12 GB of RAM, up to medium Tera internal storage and the ability to expand RAM in a virtual way. The battery is the same in both models, 6,000 mAh, but the fast charge is much more powerful in the pro+. There are also no important differences in connectivity, beyond the pro+ model only admits Bluetooth 5.2. What should be highlighted is that neither of the two mobiles has NFC, so it will not be possible to pay with the mobile. What both models have is all kinds of AI functions, both edition and productivity. Clear differences in the camera Cameras del Realme 14 Pro+ | Image: Realme We pass to the part of the camera, which is where the crumb is and the big difference between both terminals. The Realme 14 Pro rides a really basic set consisting of a Sony IMX882 sensor of 50 megapixels and a monochrome sensor. That’s all. Neither wide angle nor telephoto, just a useful sensor and another support for light measurements. The older brother, meanwhile, has that same sensor under a Periscopic lens with optical zoom of three increases and up to 120 digital increases. The thing is that it is accompanied by a Sony IMX896 main sensor of 50 megapixels and a wide angle of eight megapixels. It is clearly a much more powerful camera. The Realme 14 pro+ rides a lot of cameras much more complete The same goes for the SEFIES. The Realme 14 Pro has a 16 megapixel sensor, while the Realme 14 pro+ folds the resolution and … Read more

The copita before sleep to reconcile the dream has a very high price. And goes beyond empty calories

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Alcohol is something cultural. We provide as a way to celebrate any event and, although it seems that new generations have given a Volantazo to consumption habitsin America, Asia and Europe we drink a lot, a lot of alcohol. So much that The seven countries that lead the list They are European and there are even those who traditionally have a drink – or two – as a tool to reconcile sleep. Ignoring Other implications in our body And overlooking the alleged benefit because it acts as a sedative, making us reconcile the dream before, the studies confirm that drinking alcohol to sleep is a terrible idea. Well. It is curious, but for a while, “there was the idea that drinking in moderation was good for health.” Are the words to National Geographic by Ian Colrain, president and director of a research institute that he has published various studies about insomnia and alcohol consumption before sleeping. Now, it may seem exaggerated, but popular culture is full of references to how a suck of alcohol before sleep is beneficial. Also, the advertising He took care of this, just as there were studies that claimed that tobacco was Well. It is always interesting to look where the financing of these studies comes from. But well, Colrain completed his speech commenting that the approach had changed thanks to the studies, pointing out that “there are no real health benefits in drinking.” And that includes fighting insomnia. Cup before sleeping. Insomnia is a problem for millions of people. Although the idea we have to ‘sleep well’ is related to ‘sleep of the pull’, It seems that it is a myth and that we are entering and leaving the different stages of sleep. Even waking us several times during the night without realizing. But reconciling the dream, as we say, is a problem and a nuisance, something that there are adults who seek to remedy with a drink before sleeping. AND No milkprecisely. Although it is demonstrated that Coffee, alcohol and tobacco are our enemies When we want to fall asleep, among many othersColrain argued that, although many seems to have a good idea before bedtime, the price to pay is a worse quality in sleep. Sleep worse. Logic seems overwhelming: a -o some- drinks before sleeping can have a sedative effect, which helps us reconcile the dream before when we get into bed. The problem is that, although there are sleep -related myths, which is a repairing activity is not one of them. In fact, in sleep deprivation experiments that have been carried out with animals, Most die After a month. “The dream is designed to provide us with a kind of heart holiday, reducing heart rate or blood pressure,” said Colrain. The problem is that “with alcohol, the heart rate rises and, if you take several glasses before bedtime, you will go to bed with a high heart rate.” How many glasses are necessary. In a study Published in 2021, Colrain and his team compared the effects of high, low and zero consumption in alcohol from half an hour to two hours before bedtime. High supposed four drinks for men and three for women; Bajo were two drinks for men and one for women. The group that took placebo ingested without alcohol. What they discovered was that both high and low consumption increased heart rate. Others studies They have focused on ReM sleep, which is the phase in which most dreams occur and it is a fundamental part of those “vacation for the organism” that we have during the night. If that ReM dream does not fulfill its purpose, We will wake up worse. Not a single test. Researchers and sleep doctors have argued in recent years that there is no evidence that any amount of alcohol improves sleep quality. As we say, what they have discovered is that, although drinks may help us sleep more deeply due to the aforementioned sedative effect, Rem sleep cycles are going to be constantly interrupted during the night, so you will really have slept worse. Irony. In the long run -although it depends on the person, since each one metabolizes alcohol in a different way -alcohol can produce precisely the opposite. Sleep disorders have been related to alcohol consumption, which forms a vicious circle in people who have left alcohol. According to Colrain, “sleep disorders are a clear route of relapse” by making people who have depends again on the promise of that better dream thanks to the cup before sleeping. Solutions. Obviously, they are not in alcohol. For years, science has tried to answer the question of How to fall asleep fasterwith multitude of tricks and strategies. The problem is that there is no clear answer. Colrain told National Geographic that something we can do is drink a glass of milk or an infusion without tein or caffeine. It also helps to have routines with the same schedule every day before sleep and we can Listen to a podcastbut nothing too lively like one of crimes. And, of course, forget a copazo before going to bed. Images | Jeff Siepman, Solving Healthcare In Xataka | There is an optimal way to control our alcohol consumption (at least according to this group of scientists)

A reduced polaroid camera, the Samsung Galaxy S24 ultra low price and more during the Limit of El Corte Inglies

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As usual every so often, El Corte Inglés has launched its particular campaign again Limit offers in a month in which we have seen discounts of all kinds. During the weekend, Until February 9the store has a good assortment of discounts on mobiles, smartwatches and even in Lego, and these are the five best offers. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 899.90 eurosone of the best mobiles of the brand that can now be found with a 38%discount. Xiaomi Watch S3 by 99.99 eurosa very complete smartwatch that has a very elegant design and construction. Google Pixel 9 Pro by 999.90 eurosa mobile that offers many years of updates of its operating system. Lego Tribute to Walt Disney by 69.95 eurosone of the best Lego sets in collaboration with Disney. Polaroid Now Generation 2 by 99.99 eurosan instant camera that is perfect to capture moments with a vintage touch. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra After the announcement of the new Samsung Galaxy S25some of the previous generation models have fallen again. And this time the best discount is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra of 256 GB, whose price has dropped in the English Court to the 899.90 euros from 1,459.90 euros. We talk about a very complete mobile that stands out especially in its particular design, on its excellent screen and in all the years in which it will continue to receive updates from the operating systemso it becomes a very good purchase option if we do not want to make the leap to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultrawhich is much more expensive. * Some price may have changed from the last review Xiaomi Watch S3 If we talk about smartwatches, Xiaomi’s usually have the best quality market value for market, and it is something that we see both in entrance ranges and in average and high ranges. He Xiaomi Watch S3 It is one of the best purchase options within the catalog (beyond sports bracelets), especially now that it has dropped to the 99.99 euros during the boundary offers of El Corte Inglés. Among its specifications, we find a elegant design, up to 15 days of autonomy, more than 150 sports modes and many sensors to monitor physical activity. * Some price may have changed from the last review Google Pixel 9 Pro This last month, the Google Pixel have gone through many offers in the different store campaigns. Now you can find the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 999 euros In the English Court, although this time it is Amazon who has the best offer (899 euros). Among its specifications, the most remarkable is that it has a compact design, Its screen has a great quality and the camera offers a good result when taking photographs. In addition, like Samsung’s mobile, he will have many years of Android updates. * Some price may have changed from the last review Lego Tribute to Walt Disney Among all the collaborations that Lego has with other companies, one of the most striking is that of Disney. Not because the sets are better, but because they are more varied. One of the constructions that stands out is that of the Lego Tribute to Walt Disneya set that includes a classic movie camera, a movie strip with frames from Disney movies and several minifigures. All this for only 69.95 euros. Lego Tribute to Walt Disney * Some price may have changed from the last review Polaroid Now Generation 2 And if we talk about cameras, the English Court has dropped the price of the Polaroid Now Generation 2an instant camera whose price in the store has fallen to the 99.99 euros. It is a perfect camera to capture some moments, giving them a vintage touch. Although for the image we have chosen the purple color, the polaroid is available in the English Court in Black, black and white, white and red and blue; All of them at the same price. Polaroid Now Generation 2 * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | The English Court and Buying (header), Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, Lego and Polaroid In Xataka | The best mobiles, we have tried them and here are their analysis In Xataka | The best smartwatch: their analysis and videos are here

The price of housing in Spain is already higher than in the bubble peak. But the data has a small trick

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That Spain has A problem With housing it is no novelty. Even so, it is interesting to find data that specifies to what extent it has been complicated to access a house in this country. The Property Registrars they just disseminated one that results especially valuable And it shows that those who want to buy an apartment today meet the highest prices of the historical series, even above those of the 2007 real estate bubble. However, it is convenient to handle those figures with perspective. Prices above 2007. The real estate market is in full Price climbing. That also does not suppose any surprise and can be seen in the ascending curves that have been showing for a long time graphics like those of the idealistic portal. This week the College of Registrars published A report That leaves an extra, more interesting reading. The sustained price increase has led to the average housing price has reached in Spain “A new historical maximum”overcoming the values ​​that were handled in 2007, before the real estate bubble. According to the data collected by the registrars, the average cost during the last quarter of 2024 stood at € 2,164/m2. Table of the study of registrars on the evolution of the price of housing. Going down to detail. The dossier It allows to delve even more and check for example how the new and ‘second -hand’ housing housing market is responding, which has accumulated from afar the largest volume of sale operations. In fact, almost 637,000 transactions Scored by the professional body throughout 2024, just over 505,000 were starring used properties, 6.4% more than the previous year. The new house left ‘Solo’ 132,000 sale, although that data reflects a considerable increase with respect to 2023, of 21.6%. As for prices, at the end of 2024 the square meter of the release was charged on average to 2,338 euroswhile that of the already used properties was quoted at 2,133. In the first case the price exceeds that it was handled between 2006 and 2007, before the brick bubble exploded. The same does not happen with the second -hand housing, which although it has been more expensive, it would still continue slightly below of those prestisis values. Prices with small print. The study of registrars of Spain effectively shows an average price of housing in historical maximums, above of the 2007 level, but the big question is … does that mean that the houses are more uninquerable today than before the real estate bubble? To answer that question, you have to take into account the difference between the nominal valuesthat measure the current prices of each moment (in this case 2024) and The real onesin which the effect of inflation is taken into account. A few days ago, after the publication of the registrars dossier, Doctor of Economics Daniel Fuentes He warned in x which shows nominal prices, with which the comparison between 2007 and 2024 has 17 years apart. And its inflation. The nuance does not remain value to the report data, but it should be taken into account if comparisons are made with the prices prior to the 2007 brick crisis. Click on the image to go to Tweet. More perspectives. In fact, registrars are not the only ones who have published more or less updated information on Spanish real estate market prices. In April 2024 the Bank of Spain launched A report in which it clearly reflected the differences between nominal and real values. According to their calculations, in 2023 the average housing prices had been recovered since 2014 with a nominal revaluation of 56%; But in terms of real revaluation that rise was much lower, of 30%. What does that mean? That in the first case the prices of 2023 were about to exceed those of 2007 (they were 2% below); But in the second, taking into account the real values, the average of 2023 was still 28.5% lower at 2007. The indicator Tinsa Imie (monthly real estate market index) December It also shows that, although the values ​​have grown clearly, the general indicator It is still below of the scored in 2007. Graph of the Annual Report of 2023 on the housing market in Spain. Graph of the Bank of Spain on the evolution of the price of nominal and real housing. Evolution of the price of housing in Spain reflected in the October October report. Different situations. That current prices approach or exceed those of 2006 and 2007 also mean that the current scenario is the same as that of the years prior to the brick crisis. “The demand after the bubble was speculative, the one now is demographic,” says Fuentes In your tweet. During A talk with The country Santiago Carbó, Professor of Economic Analysis, also ruled out a crisis similar to that of the bubble. The reason: the great current challenge of Spain is the mismatch between supply and demand, rather than indebtedness, as was the case then. The problem, Carbó aboundsis that finding affordable housing becomes “increasingly difficult” and it will be difficult for the measures taken by the Government to let their effects feel this year or even the next one. “The incorporation of thousands of floors to the market would be needed to relieve this tension, and that requires years.” Is there more? Yeah. The study of the registrars allows to know three other factors equally interesting: the differences between regions, the number of signed mortgages and the weight of foreign buyers. With regard to the first issue, that of the lags between communities, the report shows that disparate realities coexist in the Spanish market. For example, while Madrid led the cost of the house, with € 3,780/m2, in Castilla-La Mancha and Extremadura that average did not even reach the € 1,000 barrier. The weight of the foreign buyer … and the banks. The report also shows that the vast majority of purchases are made with bank financing. Throughout the last quarter of 2024, 124,000 … Read more

There is no reason why the price of light rises. There is a storm of reasons and are related to gas

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Europe does not leave one to get into another. Why has the price of light uploaded this time? Beyond that we have returned to the VAT of 21% in the light invoice, if you have noticed an increase in the price of electricity and gas lately it is for the delicate moment that the natural gas industry lives again in Europe. The perfect storm of gas. This is how They call analysts To a confluence of factors in the gas industry that has the unfortunate European consumers suffering the consequences on the electricity bill. Regulatory measures that come to an end, a sudden reconfiguration of supply routes and the increase in demand for wind shortage have generated a scenario in which electricity prices have firing again, affecting both homes and To industries. Goodbye to the top in the price. More than two years ago that the European Union established a stop at the price of gas as an emergency measure to counteract speculation and relieve the crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. That mechanism expired on January 31so now the reality is different. Much of Europe has started the month of February heating with gas, but without a “firewall” that slows the expense, a situation that has raised criticism of several Eurodiputados. Italy in particular asked to reconsider or adjust the threshold so that consumers do not pay excessive prices. Total interruption of Russian gas. At the same time, the energy relationship between Europe and Russia has not gone to better. The Total gas traffic interruption Through Ukraine, an agreement that since 1991 allowed Moscow to supply the continent, has left several countries in a vulnerability situation. One of the most affected countries It is Moldovawhich is not yet part of the EU block. Although the dependence on Russian gas is getting smaller, the supply maintained relative stability throughout the region. The new gas routes. Given the disappearance of the traditional route, Europe has had to resort to alternatives such as Liquefied natural gas that comes to us by ship from the United StatesCatar and Australia, or the limited use of gas pipelines such as Turkstream. These sources allow to maintain the flow of energy in exchange for a much higher cost than the gas transported by land, which translates into rates of up to 50 euros per megavatio hour and, therefore, a direct rise in the prices of the prices of the prices of the light. A WINDER WITHOUT WIND. The impact is aggravated in the electricity sector, where the demand for gas for generation has reached historical levels. The most flagrant case It happened in Germany because of the famous Dunkelflautebut the analyst Pedro Cantuel He points out that Spain registered in December 2024 the highest demand in ten years. And reservations going down. The last edge of this scenario are gas deposits. Point out Bloomberg that storage levels in key countries such as France and the Netherlands are below the objectives set by the European Commission, adding a layer of uncertainty for next winter. The Difficulty replenishing these storesaggravated by summer contracts with high prices, it is a real risk for the security of the supply that has ended up affecting, like everything else, on the electricity bill. Image | Endesa In Xataka | Forget the industrial revolution: the fastest energy change in human history is happening now In Xataka | 2025 is the beginning of the end for gas boilers in Spain. European regulations have started its long withdrawal

characteristics, price and technical file

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Asus returns to mobile burden. After launching last year the Zenfone 11 Ultrathe Taiwanese firm has just announced its successor, the Zenfone 12 UltraTerminal bets on the latest Qualcomm, for artificial intelligence and photography to compete in a premium price segment where contestants for Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Alive and company squeeze strongly. We are going to know it better next, but not before it stresses that the device can be achieved in three colors (green sage, ebony black and white Sakura) and that will be available in a single 16 GB version of RAM and 512 GB of storage internal for 1,099 euros. Presentations made, let’s see how this new Zenfone 12 Ultra de Asus. Technical Card of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra ASUS ZENFONE 12 ULTRA dimensions and weight 163.8 x 77 x 8.9 mm 220 grams screen Amoled Ltpo of 6.78 inches FullHD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) Refresco rate: 1-120/144 Hz Maximum brightness: 1,600 nits HBM 2,500 nits 107.37% DCI-P3 Gorilla Glass Victus 2 processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Adreno 830 GPU RAM 16 GB LPDDR5X Internal storage 512 GB UFS 4.0 rear camera Angular: 50 MP, F/1.9, 1/1.56 “, six axes Great angle: 12 MP, 120º, Free-From lens Telefoto: 32 MP, F/2.4, OIS, 3X optical zoom Video: 8k@30fps Camera in front 32 MP RGBW sensor battery 5,500 mAh Fast charging 65W Wireless load Qi 1.3 Operating system Android 15 connectivity Wifi 7 5G SA and NSA Bluetooth 5.3 NFC Dual GPS Dual nanosim+esim others FUNCTIONS OF IA Dual stereo speakers Survey reader on screen facial recognition Jack of headphones Virtuo dirac Audio and Hi-Rres Wireless Ozoaudio IP68 resistance price 1,099 euros A body so big that even includes Jack Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Image: Xataka The Zenfone 12 ultra retains the general lines of the design of its predecessor, but is committed to a more sober finish. Nothing of stripes or decorations, but smooth colors and a smaller camera module that repeats location. We are facing a big deviceof almost nine millimeters thick, and not suitable for weak hands: its weight is 220 grams. More than him Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultrato give an example. The positive part is that this has allowed Asus not to leave anything behind, to the point that the terminal incorporates headphones jack. This port, very popular in past times, will allow us to use wired headphones (wired!). Joking apart, Sound seems to be a strong point Not only because of the double stereo speaker, but for compatibility with wireless hi-res, as well as with Ozo Audio (nokia courtesy audio). With regard to the screen, Asus has opted for Samsung Flex Amoled E6 panel with FullHD+ resolution and an impressive coverage of more than 100% of the DCI-P3 color space. Being Ltpo, admits a Variable soda rate that goes from one to 120 Hzalthough in video games it is capable of reaching 144 Hz. The panel, by the way, is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. On paper, the screen points ways. Bumper from the hand of Qualcomm Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Image: Xataka The AI ​​has not taken to reach mobile phones and in the case of Asus it has not been less. The previous model had several functions and this also incorporates them. In addition to the editing and retouching functions, ASUS has implemented transcription tools for voice notes, summary of articles and documents whose execution (based on Call 3 8b of Meta) the Qualcomm Hexagon (the NPU of the processor) is responsible. It also has a call translator and cancellation of calls in calls via AI, I feel the latter the only function that is not in beta. The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra mounts the Snapdragon 8 Elite, maximum exponent of mobile processors With regard to power, Asus has always stood out for not falling short and In this case it has not been different. The firm has implemented the Snapdragon 8 Elitethe latest Qualcomm, along with 16 generous Gigas of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. All this gives life a 5,500 mAh battery with a fast -charged 15W and 15W wireless load. According to Asus, it gives for 21.1 hours of content streaming. Nor does it fall short of connectivity. The Zenfone 12 Ultra riding a chip compatible with Wifi 6, 5g and, something very niche but that is always fine to have, Dualsim+Esim. The Bluetooth version is 5.3 and, as far as technologies are concerned, the terminal has everything: Aptx Adaptive and Aptx Lossless Audio of Qualcomm, Dirac, Dirac Virtuo and the aforementioned Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certification. The camera points ways Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Image: Xataka Without having the most powerful camera in the market or high -end, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra promises versatility and good performance, at least on paper. The main camera consists of a sensor Sony Lytia 700 of 50 megapixels with six -aka gimbal stabilizer AKA OIS. The camera, remember, use the technique of Pixel binningso the final resolution will be lower. Next to it is a 32 megapixel telephoto with three increases optical zoom and artificial intelligence. As already do other terminals, making more increases and going to absurd zooms, such as X30, The camera uses AI to improve sharpness and offer better results. The reality is that this varies greatly from one terminal to another and the results are not always perfect. Finally, we have a wide angle of 13 megapixels with 120º of Field of Vision and Free-From lens, that is, a lens that reduces distortion. The selfies, meanwhile, remain in the hands of a 32 megapixel camera hidden in the hole in the central area of ​​the screen. As for video functions, the most remarkable is the recording up to 8kthe stabilization and monitoring of subjects, the equivalent of cinema mode and the reduction of noise through AI during recording. Versions and price of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Image: Xataka He ASUS ZENFONE 12 ULTRA It will be … Read more

Mediamarkt has this 65 -inch Samsung TV at outlet price

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If the time has come to retire your old TV, there are many alternatives you have in the market. Mediamarkt, is celebrating its “La Baja Baja” campaign and one of the chollos on televisions that are worth it is this. Now you can get the SAMSUNG TQ65Q64DAUXXC more than half of what it usually costs, since it is available for 551.65 euros. SMART TV SAMSUNG TQ65Q64D 4K ULTRA HD 65 “HDR QLED * Some price may have changed from the last review A perfect TV to mount your own home cinema One of the outstanding things on this Samsung TV is its Airslim designso it offers a very thin aesthetic and with reduced frames, thus contributing avant -garde and elegance in the hall of your home. In addition, he admits VESA Support Assemblyin case you want to hang it on the wall to enjoy a greater feeling of immersion. It has a 65 -inch qled panel with RUHD 4K ESOLUTION And it is compatible with formats HDR10+, HLG and HDR. Its processor is compatible with AI and reproduces up to 110 tones of color, certified by Pantone, so the image experience you enjoy will be totally realistic. In the audio section, it incorporates a 2.0 channel speakers systemwith a power of 20 w and compatible with Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony, an exclusive audio technology of the Korean firm. In the connectivity section, integrate three HDMI 2.0 portstwo USB ports, wifi 5, Bluetooth 5.2 and audio optical output. It comes with Tizen operating system and is compatible with the vocals Alexa, Bixby and Google Assistant. The best gadgets to maximize this TV Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (last generation) * Some price may have changed from the last review SAMSUNG SOUND BAR HW-S700D/ZF 2024 * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Samsung In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price In Xataka | HDMI cable types: what are there and what are different

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Xiaomi 14T at a minimum price, a TV with a huge screen and more: hunting bargains

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January has been a month full of campaigns in which we have been able to see many historical minimum prices. Mobile, televisions, sound bars and headphones: These are the devices that star in the new hunting bargains of the month – and last January. Much eye because there are most interesting prices, some better than we saw in Black Friday. Google Pixel 9 XL by 999 eurosGoogle mobile in large format in its 512 GB version is cheaper than ever. LG 75UR76006LL by 594.15 eurosa television that stands out mainly for its large 75 -inch screen. Xiaomi 14t by 439 eurosXiaomi’s mobile falls down again and is cheaper than at Christmas and Black Friday. CMF Nothing Buds Pro 2 by 49 eurossome headphones that stand out for their design, but also for their audio quality and for their new discount. Xiaomi Soundbar 2.0ch by 49.99 eurosa good Xiaomi sound bar that does not cost or 50 euros. Google Pixel 9 XL After many offers in its various versions, the best discount finally arrives to date in the Google Pixel 9 XLspecifically the one that has 512 GB of internal storage. By 999 euros It can be found at Amazon, a fairly striking price considering that it costs 1,429 euros. Among the highlights of this model we find an excellent screen, functions of the most interesting, a Great section of cameras and many years of Android updates. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (512 GB) * Some price may have changed from the last review LG 75UR76006LL Little by little they look more and more TVs large screen at much more affordable prices. And the smart TV LG 75UR76006LL It is the best example, since in addition to having a large 75 -inch screen, its price has fallen in Mediamarkt from 1,049 euros to 594.15 euros. But not only stands out for having a generous screen in size, but also compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa And it comes with gaming functions and to watch movies and series. LG 75ur76006ll (75 inches) * Some price may have changed from the last review Xiaomi 14t Xiaomi has always been known for being a brand whose devices have an excellent value for money. And the Xiaomi 14t It has been very popular since its launch for this same reason. Although the departure costs 649 euros in its 256 GB version, in just a few months it has received many discounts, being the current one of Amazon the best. By 439 euros We can find it in the store. The highlight is your screen and your cameras signed by Leicabut it also has a good design, excellent performance and enough functions of AI. * Some price may have changed from the last review CMF Nothing Buds Pro 2 The CMF Nothing Buds Pro 2 They are some Bluetooth headphones Very interesting in its price range. This pro version costs only 20 euros more than the standard version of the first generation, and the differences are quite notable. The highlight is its particular design, especially the case that has a Function wheel to adjust the volume or other sound parametersbut it is also interesting to mention that they have hybrid noise cancellation, they have autonomy of up to 43 hours and IP55 certification. Cmf by nothing buds pro 2 * Some price may have changed from the last review Xiaomi Soundbar 2.0ch Usually Sound bars They usually have quite high prices, but there are many economic models that can greatly improve the television audio, thus allowing to have a better experience when watching a movie or series. The Xiaomi Soundbar 2.0ch It is interesting especially for its current price since in PCComponentes we can find it for 49.99 euros with a 50%discount. It can be installed on the wall, Its two speakers offer 30W RMS powerhas a multifunction button and has Bluetooth 5.3. * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Google, LG, Xiaomi, CMF In Xataka | The best mobiles, we have tried them and here are their analysis In Xataka | Analysis of the best headphones for less than 100 euros: sound quality, active cancellation, battery, design and tested microphone

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