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Saudi Arabia already knows the real price of Neom and it is not measured in billions, but in barrels of oil at $90

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Saudi Arabia is mired in a paradox that revolves around barrels of oil. Years ago the kingdom launched an ambitious program to reduce its dependence on ‘black gold’, a key element in its accounts and public treasury. Under the name of ‘Vision 2030’ basically proposed to diversify its economy with a rosary of projects which included large urban developments such as Oxagon, Trojena or the famous The Line. The problem is that the swings in the price of crude oil (the same one from which he wants to get away) is complicating the things. So much so that the kingdom has already been forced to moderate its expectations. What has happened? We told you a few days ago: Saudi Arabia has had to rethink the Neom megaprojects, the program with which the kingdom wants to promote works such as Trojena or The Line, a futuristic city 170 km long, 500 m high and 200 meters wide built from scratch in the middle of the desert. According to Financial TimesNeom’s president, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is now considering a “much smaller” scale. In fact, there is already talk of a drastic cut in The Line and changes also in Trojena. Is it a novelty? Half. Despite the efforts of Saudi Arabia for showing how the works were progressing, the international press has been warning for some time the difficulties (technical, but especially financial) that the kingdom has encountered to carry out its projects. own FT posted a few months ago a report in which he talked about how Neom’s dream is “unraveling.” His last article It goes further however and helps to understand the context. The cuts come after Neom officials commissioned an audit of the project. And although its final conclusions are not yet known, they seem to be strong enough that there are already architects working on the redesign of The Line. Their goal: to turn it into a “modest” project that can take advantage of the infrastructure built in recent years. There is talk of a change in concept, of a Neom that (without giving up the diversification of the Saudi economy) stops focusing on the “cities of the future” to focus on something much more concrete: data centers. The kingdom insists in any case that Neom is a bet that “aims to span generations” and its discourse (at least the public) is far from being defeatist. What is the problem? Beyond the scale and enormous ambition of the projects (only The Line involves building a 170 km city), Riyadh has encountered a perfect storm. Not even her years of waste (or precisely because of them) have prevented her from being forced to rethink some milestones in her initial schedule. The clearest example Trojena leaves it. There, in its ambitious ski resort, the 2029 edition of the Winter Games was going to be held. A few days ago, however, the Asian Olympic Council and its Saudi counterpart announced that the appointment will have to be postponed indefinitely. Financial Times remember that in the medium term the kingdom also has important commitments that will require it to step on the accelerator. The first will arrive with the international fair Expo 2030. The second, with the 2034 World Cup. Click on the image to go to the tweet. And what does the oil look like? If something they usually repeat analysts trying to explain the development of Vision 2030 (and more specifically Neom) is how the price of crude oil is influencing it. The reason is very simple. Although the financing of Vision 2030 does not fall directly into the budget of Saudi Arabia, its implementation does depend on large projects funded by the State. And it receives a large part of its income through oil. Saudi Arabia is the main exporter of crude oil on the planet, which explains that in 2024 this will represent 60% of public income. In general, oil and natural gas accounted for more than 20% of its entire GDP that year. A few months ago Arab Gulg States Institute (AGSI) I remembered that the weight of the oil business in the Government’s tax revenue is today much lower than a decade ago, when it reached 88%, but it has still accounted for close to 63% in recent years. Not only that. Its technicians recognize that the health of Aramco (the Saudi national oil company) is “vital for the health” of the public coffers and the country. Why is it important? By a simple rule of three. The implementation of Vision 2030 depends largely on the Saudi kingdom and its PIF (the Public Investment Fund), sovereign in nature and chaired by Mohammed bin Salman. And the money they receive is closely linked to the progress of the global oil business. In April of last year, in a complicated context, marked by fear of the trade war and differences within OPEC, Reuters warned of how the fall in the price of crude oil would be reflected in Aramco’s dividends… and these, in turn, in the money that would enter the coffers of the Government and the PIF. “The Government and the PIF will receive 32 billion dollars and 6 billion dollars less, respectively,” collected the chronicle signed by Yousef Saba. Already at that time there were experts who pointed out that this snip would take its toll on some of the projects that the kingdom had in its hands. “Saudi Arabia is likely to depend on debt financing and will have to delay or reduce some planned contract awards,” insisted Karen Young of Columbia University, recalling the nation’s deficit. Is there more? Yes. A key fact that in recent months have slipped several analysts and in which affected these days Brad Setser, CFR researcher, following the latest news about Neom and The Line. It is not just a matter of the price of oil rising or falling in the market, it is that Saudi Arabia needs the barrel of Brent to remain at certain … Read more

I have tried Apple Creator Studio and it is clear to me that Adobe has a problem. The key: its price

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Prove Apple Creator Studio It is relatively simple because, in one way or another, the subscription includes applications already known in the creative world. Apple has been smart and has come up with a package that allows access to Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro and Logic Pro. That’s for starters. And finally, more tools like Motion, Compressor, MainStage, and even AI tools in your office suite. In any case, the real value of the subscription is provided, at least for me, by Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro. Although my time as a TikToker is now a thing of the past, I still use photo and video editors for my things and my daily life and, after having been playing around with the apps included in Apple Creator Studio, I can only conclude that Adobe has a problem. One that costs 12.99 euros and that expands throughout the Apple ecosystem. This is not about YoTO. As much as one of the interesting additions to Apple Creator Studio is AI, the truth is that the utilities based on it, which are useful in some cases, take a backseat in practice. The key to the subscription is the price and the comparison with its direct rivals. And for example, a button: monthly price apple creator studio (Includes Final Cut, Pixelmator Pro and Logic Pro, among other apps) 12.99 euros Creative Cloud Pro (includes entire adobe suite) 118.96 euros Adobe photography (includes photoshop and lightroom) 24.19 euros adobe photoshop 26.43 euros adobe premiere 26.43 euros adobe audition 26.43 euros capcut pro 29.99 euros canvas pro 12 euros The separate purchase of all the apps included in Apple Creator Studio would amount to around 800 euros, but it is possible to access them for 12.99 euros per month. Not one of the rival subscriptions, not a single one, is capable of matching what Apple offers in price, features and simplicity. Pixelmator Pro | Image: Xataka In few contexts something else comes to light. The Adobe subscription that includes all its tools costs 119 euros per month. Almost ten times what Apple’s costs. The problem is that this subscription contains apps that not everyone will take advantage of. Anyone who wants to access Photoshop and Premiere has no choice but to go through either Creative Cloud Pro (119 euros per month) or combine photography and video plans whose cost would amount to more than 50 euros. The question is whether the 119 euros per month subscription offers the user 119 euros in value, because probably not. Anyone who wants to edit photos and videos probably has no interest in Audition, InDesign, or Fresco, so by choosing Adobe you will be paying more for tools you don’t use. Apple goes simple. Because Apple knows that this is not about great creators with teams behind them, but from aspiring/small influencerscreators who cook it and eat it. If you already have an iPad (undisputed king of the tablet world) or a Mac (historical favorite in the world of creativity), the integration, familiarity and communication between apps achieved by Apple is unrivaled, and neither is the price. Some of the Apple Creator Studio apps | Image: Xataka The apple firm has not warmed up by offering very niche products, quite the opposite. You have taken the four key tools that you know work, some AI tools for office automation, you have put them in the blender and served them to the user. Will there be cases in which Adobe is more worth it? Possibly at the studio or company level (or if you have a Windows PC, of ​​course), but at the user level and in the Adobe environment, CapCut and Canva in particular are against a rock and a hard place. AI Utilities. At the office automation level, I consider that a lot and at a very extreme level you have to use Pages, Number and Slides for Apple Creator Studio to be worth it to you. Beyond certain utilities such as rescaling a photo, accessing premium templates and generating images (with OpenAI models in the background, by the way), office automation remains more or less the same. It is not the strong point, of course, and if you use these apps for university work you can survive without the subscription without any problem. Here you can see the search by transcript. When searching for “iPhone Air”, Final Cut Pro returns only the parts where that word is mentioned | Image: Xataka Little lifesavers. Where AI does play, or can play, an interesting role is in editing. Apple’s approach is not so much to have the app edit for you, but to assist in the process. There are a couple of features that have caught my attention and I find particularly useful. They are not even half of those included and that puts another reality on the table to which we will return shortly. Search by transcript: If you have followed a script and you are clear about the phrase you are looking for, you can reach the exact moment by simply entering that phrase in the search engine. For a TikTok maybe not, but for a half-hour YouTube video, an interview or a podcast I find it super useful. beat detection: One of the first things they teach you when you edit video is to change shots to the rhythm of the music so that there is coherence and dynamism. Until now, the best guide was the peaks in the audio track. At each peak, plane change. Final Cut Pro is now able to flag those changes to make docking faster and more intuitive. I like it. Montage Creator: I don’t edit on iPad because the day they distributed patience I fell asleep, but having the ability to make quick montages by importing several video clips and an audio track seems quite useful to me, especially for typical reels or TikTok which are just resourceful shots happening to the rhythm of the music. 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Your VPN is half price for a year

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One of the most useful tools we can have to browse the Internet safely is, without a doubt, a VPN. There are those that they are free and that, for specific use, they fulfill their function. Now, in the long run, They are not the best option: They are usually unsafe and its operation may involve slow Internet traffic. There are payment options that work very well and that we can purchase at very competitive prices, such as the Kaspersky VPN: right now it is on sale and a full year costs only 19.99 euros. Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection (1 year) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A very configurable and easy-to-use VPN A VPN, regardless of whether we use it on a mobile phone, a tablet or any other compatible device, will allow us to pass all our Internet traffic through an encrypted and secure tunnel. In this way, no one will be able to see what we are doingso we will have a greater degree of privacy even if we browse a public WiFi network. In addition, of course, we will also protect our IP address. This Kaspersky VPN includes several interesting features. For example, it has what is called a kill switchso if the VPN disconnects, our Internet traffic will automatically be interrupted so that our data is not in danger. In addition, it can be configured to only work, automatically, with certain applications or with a specific browserFor example. Another interesting point is that it is compatible with both Windows and MacOS, Android or iOS, so we will be able to install it on almost any device. It also has more than 6,000 servers distributed in more than 85 locations, which means that we will always have a server available to connect to. As we said at the beginning, this usually has a price of 39.99 euros per year, so it is a quite interesting discount. This promo includes this tool for one device, although if we want to use it on more simultaneously, We also have a discounted plan that includes the VPN for 5 devices for one year for 26.99 euros (its normal price is 45.99 euros). Once the year ends, any of these plans will return to their usual price, but we can unsubscribe whenever we want, since there is no no type of permanence. It is also worth mentioning that it has a period of 30 days where we can test this VPN and, if it does not convince us, request a full refund. 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 | Domenico Loia on Unsplash In Xataka | Why it is dangerous to connect to public Wi-Fi and what you should do to protect yourself In Xataka | Free VPN and security: what’s the problem, why you should be careful

The price of the best Google mobile phone plummets. It is big, beautiful and perfect if you prioritize the photographic section

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If there is something that has characterized Google mobile phones in recent months, it is the offers that all models have received. Although he Google Pixel 10 Pro XL It is the one that has had the least discounts, now, finally, it returns to its historical minimum price on Amazon. It can be found in the store by 899 euros in various colors. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links An excellent photography section He Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is, together with the Pixel 10 Prothe best Google mobile. It is quite large because it has a 6.8 inch OLED screenso it also has a larger battery than its little brothers when reaching the 5,200 mAh. It also supports higher 45W fast charging and 25W wireless charging. As we usually find in the brand, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (and the other mobile phones of its generation) will receive software updates for six more years starting in 2025. It also comes with an excellent photographic section with a camera module composed of a 50 MP main sensor, a 48 MP wide angle and a 48 MP 5x telephoto. The processor of this mobile is the Google Tensor G5 which, without being the most powerful today, offers good performance. It is also worth mentioning that its design is exquisite and, in this case, it comes with a configuration of 256 GB internal storage. You may also be interested Google Pixel Buds 2a – Wireless earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation – Light and comfortable – Water resistant – Bluetooth compatible – Moss Green The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel Watch 4 (41 mm) – Android Smartwatch with Fitness Tracking and Gemini Help – Matte Black Aluminum Case – Obsidian Sports Band – Wi-Fi 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 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

The price of electricity, the cold and the fear of a blackout have brought a 19th century job back to London: chimney sweeps

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When you hear about chimney sweeps, the image that comes to mind is that of men (or boys) from the late 19th century with smudged faces, shirts full of soot and a large broom on their shoulders. That’s the topic. The photographs that Google shows when we search for the word and the one it illustrates your entry on Wikipedia. Today the reality is very different. In the middle of 2026, not only are there still professionals dedicated to the trade, but they use cutting-edge technology and in cities like London they are experimenting a resurgence thanks to the price of energy. His appearance is nothing like that of the famous Bert de ‘Mary Poppins’but they continue to play a key role… and above all they are in demand. Chimney sweeps in 2026? Exact. And at least in London they are not an extemporaneous and decadent group, the memory of a bygone era. On the contrary. As I counted a few days ago The New York Times The profession is still very much alive there, it has been able to adapt to the needs (and resources) of the 21st century and above all it is experiencing a resurgence thanks to the cost of energy. The clearest proof is left by National Chimney Sweeps Association (NACS, for its acronym in English): in 2021 it had 590 members, today its membership base is already around 750. The union includes dozens of women and some businesses claim that in winter they receive between 70 and 80 calls a day. What do they do? Essentially the same as its predecessors from the 19th and 20th centuries, although in a very different context and with very different resources. To remove soot from chimneys they still use brushes that Bert from ‘Mary Popins’ would perfectly recognize, but that is only part of an arsenal that also includes digital cameras, industrial vacuum cleaners and smoke detection equipment. “Almost like chimney technicians,” points out Martin Glynnfrom NACS. Companies are even using drones to scan rooftops. Nothing to do with the habits that once made the profession infamous, such as employing orphans to climb chimneys and clean ducts. It sounds like terrifying science fiction, but this practice was common in the 18th and 19th centuries. In fact in 1875 the death of a child that got stuck in Fulbourn generated such a stir that the Government approved a law that banned “climbing children.” Are there still chimneys? Yes. British chimney sweeps were not immune to key changes, such as the popularization of central heating in the second half of the 20th century or the Clean Air Act (‘Clean Air Act‘) of 1956, but the union has been able to endure and today lives in a much kinder time, even one of vindication. I told it just a year ago in The Telegraph Steven Pearce, descendant of a long line of chimney sweeps who started in the trade decades ago, convinced that the profession’s days were numbered. “At first I only accepted it as a weekend job because we thought the trade would disappear with the 1956 law, when the Government gave local authorities the power to control the burning of coal and boiler fumes,” Pearce relates. “But that didn’t happen, in fact the last five years have been better than ever in business. It’s the busiest time I’ve seen in 45 years.” He is not the only one which confirms the rebirth of the profession. What is the reason? In 2026 English homes may not rely on coal and wood for heat, but they will still light their fireplaces. And not only because of the popularization of stoves. NACS itself admits that demand for its services has been driven by two factors: the increase in energy prices of recent years and a turbulent international context, in which the electricity supply seems a vulnerable flank to enemy attacks. The group also remembers that people simply “like to sit in front of a fireplace” to read, have a glass of wine, watch a movie and unwind. As if that were not enough, a good fire also helps reduce dependence and expense on central heating. What does the regulations say? Of course there are restrictions on the domestic use of coal, but The New York Times remember that even in areas like London the burning of authorized fuels They emit very little visible smoke. What they do generate is soot, which explains why the Government advises that chimneys be cleaned every year with professional help. “People think: ‘We’re going to have a plan B, a fireplace, a stove in case the power goes out,’” Glynn adds.president of NACS. “If you have the option of burning wood or smokeless fuel you can still cook and have some heating. There is a big increase in demand, people are lighting fireplaces again.” How does the future look? Steven Pearce assures that his clients continue buying stoves and admits that it is difficult for him to believe that people are going to do without the installations, even if they are prohibited. “I can’t imagine those who have spent £3,000 to £5,000 installing them not using them.” In fact, he maintains that in recent years he has seen “a great resurgence in the purchase of multi-fuel fireplaces and stoves, which burn wood, charcoal and smokeless materials.” It’s not all advantages: your ‘bill’ is PM2.5 emissionparticles invisible to the naked eye but which do represent a harmful “air pollutant”. Images | Wikipedia, Jorbasa Fotografie (Flickr) and NACS In Xataka | While the whole world looks at oil, Venezuela’s true treasure is hidden in the basements of London: its gold

El Corte Inglés leaves this top LG laptop with 1 TB and 32 GB of RAM at more than half the price

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If you were looking for a very top laptop to work, study or even play, we have found a very interesting offer during the “Save the VAT” campaign of El Corte Inglés. It’s about this LG gram 14Z90Sa 2024 model but still a very good purchase option. Although when entering the product page, it appears available for 881.06, everything seems to indicate that it is a price errorsince when the product is added to the basket, it costs 1,078.33 euros. However, it is a good offer, considering the LG official websitethis laptop is available for about 1,200 euros (similar price to what it has in other stores). Furthermore, before, this device cost 2,649 euros, so now you can take it with almost 60% discount. LG gram 14Z90S-G.AD78B laptop, Intel Core Ultra 7-155H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 14″, W11 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A very top laptop at a totally unbeatable price now The screen of this ultrabook of the Korean firm is one of its main hallmarks. It is of type 14 inch IPSs with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and anti-reflective treatment. In addition, it features a 16:10 format and a wide DCI-P3 color range of 99%. Your brain is the processor Intel Core Ultra 7-155Hwhich is accompanied by 32 GB RAM and internal storage SSD of 1 TB. In the graphics section, it comes with an Intel Arc graphics card, which will allow you to work with 4K UHD content with maximum fluidity. This laptop is ultralight, so It only weighs 1.1 kgso you can carry it comfortably anywhere backpack. In addition, its battery is another of its highlights, as it offers a range of up to 29.5 hours. You may also be interested in these accessories ZINZ Slim and Expandable Laptop Backpack The price could vary. We earn commission from these links BENFEI Laptop Stand with Docking Station USB C 7 in 1 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 | LG In Xataka | This is the gaming tower that I would buy. The computers with the best quality-price ratio for gaming recommended by Xataka In Xataka | Best gaming laptops: which one to buy and eight recommended computers from 770 to 3,000 euros

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There are good reasons why the Volvo EX60 has received great attention at its launch. The firm continues to bet on the mid-size electric SUV segment, and the new update of the EX60 inaugurates a new technological era for the manufacturer, including new features in the platform, battery, autonomy, safety and more. Below these lines we tell you all the details. Volvo EX60 (2027), technical sheet P6 Electric p10 awd electric p12 awd electric BODY TYPE. D-SUV D-SUV D-SUV MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT. 4,803 meters long, 1,908 meters wide, 1,635 meters high and 2,970 meters wheelbase. 2,190 kg weight. 4,803 meters long, 1,908 meters wide, 1,635 meters high and 2,970 meters wheelbase. 2,350 kg weight. 4,803 meters long, 1,908 meters wide, 1,635 meters high and 2,970 meters wheelbase. 2,405 kg weight. TRUNK. 634 liters in the rear trunk. 1,647 liters with rear seats folded 634 liters in the rear trunk. 1,647 liters with rear seats folded 634 liters in the rear trunk. 1,647 liters with rear seats folded MAXIMUM POWER. 275 kW (374 hp) 375 kW (510 hp) 500 kW (680 hp) WLTP CONSUMPTION. 14.7 kWh/100 km according to the WLTP cycle. Electric range according to WLTP cycle: up to 620 km 15.7 kWh/100 km according to the WLTP cycle. Electric range according to WLTP cycle: up to 660 km 16 kWh/100 km according to the WLTP cycle. Electric range according to WLTP cycle: up to 810 km ENVIRONMENTAL DISTINCTIVE. Zero emissions Zero emissions Zero emissions DRIVING AIDS (ADAS). Automatic emergency braking, intelligent speed limit information, detection of vehicles in the blind spot, intelligent cruise control, 360º parking camera, rear parking sensors, lane keep and change assistance, rear cross traffic alert, cameras in the rearview mirrors. Further Automatic emergency braking, intelligent speed limit information, detection of vehicles in the blind spot, intelligent cruise control, 360º parking camera, rear parking sensors, lane keep and change assistance, rear cross traffic alert, cameras in the rearview mirrors. Further Automatic emergency braking, intelligent speed limit information, detection of vehicles in the blind spot, intelligent cruise control, 360º parking camera, rear parking sensors, lane keep and change assistance, rear cross traffic alert, cameras in the rearview mirrors. Further OTHERS. Android Automotive software compatible with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay 11.4″ screen for the instrument panel and 15.04″ curved OLED panel for the central unit Matrix LED headlights Android Automotive software compatible with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay 11.4″ screen for the instrument panel and 15.04″ curved OLED panel for the central unit Matrix LED headlights Android Automotive software compatible with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay 11.4″ screen for the instrument panel and 15.04″ curved OLED panel for the central unit Matrix LED headlights ELECTRIC HYBRID. No No No Plug-in HYBRID. No No No electric. Yeah Yeah Yeah price and launch From 64,900 euros before discounts From 67,925 euros before discounts From 73,975 euros before discounts New platform and technologies The EX60 debuts the SPA3 platform, which they assure It is the most advanced developed by Volvo to date. Unlike the EX90which uses the SPA2 architecture, this new SUV incorporates important new features, starting with its manufacturing process. And Volvo has opted this time for megacastinga technique that drastically reduces the number of individual parts by using recycled aluminum cast in large sections. The idea is to streamline production and reduce costs and weight. Another key innovation is the use of CTB batteries (“cell-to-body”) for this model, which integrates the batteries structurally into the chassis. According to Volvo, this system improves energy density by 20% and allows 31% higher charging speeds, all while taking up less space and reducing the overall weight of the vehicle. The EX60 also boasts an 800-volt electrical system, which translates into ultra-fast reload times, as long as our charger supports itclear. Its three versions can charge from 10 to 80% of the battery in just 18-19 minutes using a direct current fast charger (400 kW power). Three motor and battery configurations Volvo will offer the EX60 in three engine and battery configurations. The entry-level model, the P6 Electric, is equipped with rear-wheel drive, an 83 kWh battery and develops 374 HP (275 kW) with 480 Nm of torque. According to the technical sheet offered by Volvo, this version reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and offers up to 620 kilometers of autonomy in the WLTP combined cycle, reaching up to 740 km in urban use. The P10 AWD Electric features all-wheel drive and a 95 kWh battery. Its power amounts to 510 HP (375 kW) and 710 Nm of torque, which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in about 4.6 seconds. The autonomy is 660 km in the combined cycle and up to 790 km in the city. The jewel in the crown goes to the P12 AWD Electric, which has a generous 117 kWh battery and develops about 680 HP (500 kW) with 790 Nm of maximum torque. This model promises to reach 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and, the most notable thing, is that offers up to 810 kilometers of autonomy in the WLTP cycle combined, promising up to 980 km in an urban environment. If we take a simple look, we will see that this is one of the highest autonomy figures in the current electric vehicle market in this segment. On the other hand, it should be noted that they have a towing capacity that varies between 2,000 kg for the P6 and 2,400 kg for the all-wheel drive versions. Minimalist line design with the Volvo touch Aesthetically, the EX60 maintains the trend that Volvo has been showing us over the last few years, but this time it goes through a somewhat more modern and aerodynamic interpretation. The Thor’s hammer-shaped lights are still present, as well as the vertical rear lights, although with an updated finish. Factors such as the low hood, the stylized sides and the descending roof line contribute to an aerodynamic coefficient of 0.26, something that in … Read more

This Google Pixel has dropped (again) in price, but in a big way. New historical low in El Corte Inglés

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If there is a mobile phone that has not stopped receiving offers in recent months, that is the Google Pixel 10although his older brothers have not been spared either, especially the Google Pixel 10 Pro. Now, El Corte Inglés, during its Save the VAT, has launched what is the best offer in the store with good prices in its two configurations: The price could vary. We earn commission from these links New historical minimum price of El Corte Inglés He Google Pixel 10 It is a very complete mobile phone for those looking for a small size, a good camera system and an exquisite design. Its OLED screen is 6.3 inches and offers a refresh rate of 60 to 120 Hz and a good resolution of 2,424 x 1,080 pixels. Maybe your processor Google Tensor G5 It may not be the most powerful currently, but it offers good performance for daily use. And said processor is accompanied by 12 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of internal storage, depending on the configuration we take into account. The Google Pixel 10 battery supports both fast charging and wireless charging and the operating system will be updated for many years. But If there is a strong point in this mobile it is its photographic section; Beyond the camera app, it has a 48 MP main sensor, a 13 MP wide angle and a 10.8 MP 5x telephoto. You may also be interested in these accessories for the Google Pixel 10 Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit Case for Google Pixel 10/10 Pro Compatible with Pixelsnap and MagSafe – Clear White The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit Optik Camera Protector for Google Pixel 10, 2 Units, Transparent, Crystal Clear, Full Coverage, Installation Kit, 9H Hardness, Anti-Scratch 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 | Pepu RiccaGoogle 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

Xiaomi smart glasses arrive in Spain at a very low price. They are just missing a small detail

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Xiaomi, for a long time, has not been a smartphone brand. It is an ecosystem brand. And to close the product circle it presented its Xiaomi AI Glasses. While these end up landing (or not) in Spain, the company has just quietly brought its Mijia Smart Audio Glasses. A quite different alternative in design to the formats we are used to for a simple reason: they are glasses purely focused on audio. You see it, you hear it. This is the slogan of Mijia, Xiaomi’s ecosystem sub-brand, for its Smart Audio Glasses. These are not the smart glasses we are used to. They are a device designed for audio functions. They have compatibility with both Siri as with him Google Voice Assistant. They have a voice recorder, included for calls. Real-time noise cancellation. Real-time notifications A design of… glasses. One of the main problems with alternatives with double chambers is the thickness of the temple. Being simpler glasses, these Audio Glasses have an appearance that could easily pass them off as normal glasses. In fact, the thickness of the rods is only 5mm. The chassis weighs only 27.6 grams. The hinge promises more than 15,000 bends and is detachable in case we need to replace it. They have polarized lenses that not only filter 99.9% of ultraviolet light, they also filter reflections and 25% of blue light. The design is finished in titanium. The controls. To interact with these Xiaomi glasses we will have two solutions. The first is to use its temples, with touch controls. These allow you to enable calls, alerts, start recordings… Of course, while we are recording a small indicator light will turn on, so that there is evidence that we are recording. The second method is to use its app, through which we can manage recordings, connected devices, gesture control and even find the glasses by emitting a sound if we can’t find them. The autonomy. If you are wondering how long the battery of a product like this lasts, the answer is: little if you use them a lot, enough with logical use. They promise up to 13 hours of continuous playback, 9 hours in calls and an average of a day and a half of use. Why is it important. The Mijia Smart Audio Glasses are not just glasses focused on audio, they are proof that Xiaomi wants to bring to Spain a product ecosystem that, sooner or later, will end up competing with giants like Go with your RayBans. The integration of the Xiaomi ecosystem as a Trojan horse in Spain It is something we have been talking about for a long time, bringing its ‘Human x Car x Home’ philosophy to all aspects: smartphones, appliances, smart accessories, cars… and even robots. Styles and price. The Mijia Smart Audio Glasses are now on sale in the Xiaomi Spain website in three different mounts: Pilot Style: 179.99 euros Browline: 179.99 euros Titanium: 199.99 euros Image | Xiaomi In Xataka | Meta is so serious about smart glasses that its catalog is already a mess: this is how the new models differentiate themselves

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Raspberry Pi has announced the launch of its new AI HAT+ 2 accessory, a complementary board for the Raspberry Pi 5 which promises to expand its capabilities for uses that involve generative artificial intelligence systems for a modest price. The board incorporates the Hailo-10H neural accelerator and 8 GB of dedicated RAM, features that according to the company will allow large language models (LLMs) to be run directly on the device without the need for an internet connection. Below these lines we tell you all the details. Raspberry AI HAT+ 2, technical sheet Raspberry AI HAT+ 2 processor Hailo-10H AI (40 TOPS inference performance at INT4) memory 8GB RAM workload Computer vision inference and generative AI models Software integration Full integration with Raspberry Pi camera stack Compatibility Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 facility Includes 16 mm stackable header, spacers and screws (optional heatsink) price 130 dollars Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2, 8 GB RAM (add-on board to Raspberry Pi 5) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A plate for local models The AI ​​HAT+ 2 represents a leap compared to its predecessor, launched just over a year ago. While the original AI HAT+ focused exclusively on computer vision tasks, such as object detection, pose estimation or scene segmentation, this new model seeks to cover an increasingly growing interest in run language models locally and without needing to be connected to the internet. According to Raspberry Pi, the board offers 40 TOPS of inference performance (at INT4) thanks to the Hailo-10H chip. The incorporation of 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM on the board itself is the most notable novelty, as it frees up the Raspberry Pi 5’s processor and RAM for other tasks while the neural accelerator takes care of AI processing. Several language models with between 1 and 1.5 billion parameters will be available at launch, including DeepSeek-R1-Distill, Llama 3.2, and different versions of Qwen. The company assures that they will soon add larger models and that users will be able to adjust these models to specific use cases using techniques such as LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation). Beyond paper Along with the benefits that the complementary board promises, it is good to know that the Hailo 10H chip that it incorporates is limited to a power of 3W, which means that, although it translates into better energy efficiency if we compare it with the chip that includes the Raspberry Pi 5 itself, this power limitation makes it The add-on board offers lower raw performance than the Raspberry Pi 5 itself. Additionally, while the extra 8GB of RAM is tremendously useful, it’s worth noting that the 16GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5 board itself also outperforms the add-on board in this regard. We must keep in mind that many medium-sized and quantized language models usually use more than 10 GB of RAM, so the AI ​​HAT+ 2 would be limited to smaller models. However, this is a very interesting solution to have the Raspberry Pi 5 use the performance of the add-on board to run models while using the resources of the main board for any other task. Who is it intended for? The AI ​​HAT+ 2 maintains the computer vision capabilities of its predecessor and, according to the Raspberry Pi, can simultaneously run vision and language models. The board could find its niche in power-constrained applications that need to combine vision processing and language model inference, such as industrial automation systems or IoT devices. It may also be useful as a development kit for companies planning to integrate the Hailo-10H chip into their own products. For users simply looking to run language models locally on a Raspberry Pi, the most practical option is still to purchase a Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB of RAM. Price and availability The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 now It is available for $130.although to buy it in Spain it will depend on the price of the official distributors. Furthermore, in the Hailo GitHub repository and in his Developer Zone You can find examples, tutorials and documentation to get the most out of the board. Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2, 8 GB RAM (add-on board to Raspberry Pi 5) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Images | Raspberry Pi In Xataka | Someone has used a Raspberry Pi worth less than 10 euros for a great project: creating their own original Macintosh

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