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Is it a good time to buy a Samsung Galaxy S26 or will the price drop soon?

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According to the price at which the Samsung Galaxy S26 And taking into account our trend analysis and market history, this is how we see the purchase of Samsung mobile phones right now: 🟢 Buy with confidence Samsung galaxy 26 (base) Verdict “Launch” moment. It is on pre-launch sale and you will enjoy the novelty for a few months. official RRP €999 (Samsung store). Target price “on the street” Don’t pay more than €949 for the base model. Next release Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold (expected in 2026), Samsung Galaxy S27 (expected in February 2027). Our recommendation Buy keeping two things in mind: 256 GB model: on Amazon it is on sale with a coupon for €949. 512 GB model: on Amazon it is on sale with a discount + coupon for €944. Our recommendation right now is to buy the 512 GB model taking advantage of the double direct and coupon discount. Regret cost Low. The mobile phone has just been launched and is on sale, so you can enjoy the novelty for a lower price. Why is the traffic light GREEN? Right now (March 2026) we are in its pre-launch period, so we have the news of a new mobile phone along with the offers that we usually have on most of the brand’s smartphones in this period. Thus, we find ourselves in this situation: Pre-release effect: The Galaxy S26 has not been launched yet, so we can enjoy a few months of the “newness” effect. Multiple offers: The launch has been accompanied by many offers, which may vary depending on the store we look at. Prices in their configurations: One of the most attractive offers lies in the “Double your storage”, a campaign that many stores have in which we have the 512 GB version at the same (or similar) price as the 256 GB version. This also affects higher internal storage configurations. Expert buyer advice: If you are going to buy a Samsung Galaxy S26 right now, go for the 512 GB or 1 TB configuration if you want to have a lot of storage, especially in its pre- and post-launch period, which is when it usually has the best offers in the first months of the cycle. Price history and change prediction The image above is a price chart of the previous generation, the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2024-2025), and we have superimposed it with the prices that we have seen so far on the Samsung Galaxy S26. This is what we see: What history tells us: During the first months of the cycle we only usually find post-launch offers, so it is not until after about three months that we can see better prices. Possible price drop in April: If we look at the price history of its previous generation, it was in April when we began to find more recurring offers, especially until the month of June. Keep an important fact in mind: Around October, we started seeing worse deals on the 128GB Galaxy S25. Because? Apple has a lot to do with it, since the iPhone 17 starts at 256 GB. To compete and sell, stores stopped launching offers on the 128 GB version, and began launching more on the 256 GB version. Hence, except in December, in November 2025 and in January and February 2026 we have seen crazy prices. So? If you see the price for 999 euros (RRP), you are losing money. The pre-launch “street price” right now is around 940 – 950 euros, don’t pay more than that, especially for the 256 GB base model. The best Samsung Galaxy S26 deals now: In the pre-launch period, both the official store and many suppliers have their own offers: Samsung has it for 749 euros paying with Bizum or Samsung Pay and with a direct discount. It allows you to have double the storage (512 GB) without paying more and you can save more money by handing over your old device. MediaMarkt has it for 899.10 euros if you pay through their app. amazon has it for 949 euros using the coupon and it saves you 100 euros if you are a student. The English Court has it for 999 eurosbut it offers a 5% discount when paying from the app, another 5% discount with the El Corte InglĂ©s card and another 10% when purchasing Samsung Galaxy Buds4 (the discount is on the headphones). fnac has it for 999 eurosbut it offers a 10% discount when purchasing Samsung Galaxy Buds4 (the discount is on the headphones). PcComponents has it for 999 eurosbut it offers training on artificial intelligence focused on Samsung Galaxy, allows you to have double the storage (512 GB) without paying more and allows you to finance the purchase at 0% for up to 36 months. Samsung Galaxy S26 (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 for you now? To better understand whether or not you deserve to buy the mobile right now, these are the reflections I would make: âś… BUY IT TODAY IF: You need a cell phone because the one you have is broken or the battery no longer lasts you half a day. You want to enjoy the “new” effect on your mobile, also taking advantage of the fact that it is now on sale. You come from a very previous generation, from the Samsung Galaxy S23 back. â›” I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT IF: You have a recent mobile phone, a Samsung Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S25. The improvements, especially compared to the previous generation, are not great enough to justify the purchase at the time of its launch. You are going to pay the official price (999 euros). You can hold out for a few months, until at least April, which is when we start to see better offers. Good alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy S26 that I would buy If you still have doubts about whether or not to buy … Read more

A TV with Ambilight at an outlet price, discounts on the coolest headphones, offers on Kindle and more. Hunting Bargains

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Today we begin the first Bargain Hunting of the month of March, which has started quite well in terms of number and quality of offers. Are you looking for a good established PC? Do you want a television to watch the next Soccer World Cup? Pay attention to the best deals of the week. Asus Rog Xbox Ally by 495.99 eurosthe consolidated PC drops in price by just over 100 euros. Marshall Major IV by 59 eurosheadphones that give a theoretical autonomy figure of up to 80 hours. Huawei Watch Fit 4 by 169 eurosa very complete sports smartwatch with one of its best prices to date. Kindle Colorsoft by 232.38 eurosa pack that includes the reader along with a case and a charger. Philips 55PUS8450 by 379 eurosa 55-inch television with the brand’s Ambilight technology. Asus Rog Xbox Ally While his older brother has gone up in pricehe Asus Rog Xbox Ally has done quite the opposite: in stores like Amazon it has received a discount of around 100 euros, so this consolidated PC can now be purchased for 495.99 euros. He Asus Rog Xbox Ally It is a consolidated PC aimed at gaming, but the use we can give it goes much further thanks to the fact that it comes with Windows 11. It has 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage (SSD), includes a seven-inch screen and includes three free months of Game Pass Premium. Asus Rog Xbox Ally (16GB, 512GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Marshall Major IV The Marshall Major IV They are very retro headphones. Perhaps they stand out a lot for their particular design (sign of the brand itself), but be careful because now they also do so for their price: 59 euros on Amazon and other stores. Theoretically they offer up to 80 hours of autonomy and through its 3.5 mm Jack port you can connect other headphones so that two people can listen to the same music. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Huawei Watch Fit 4 After just over half a year since its launch, the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro can now be found at a much more attractive price, going from its official price of 279 euros to the current price of 169 euros. As its name drops, it is a sports watch whose screen looks greatthe battery lasts a week with normal use and comes with a rotating crown, something that is very appreciated. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Kindle Colorsoft Amazon has lowered the price of some of its devices, but in packs. This means that if you buy them alone they will be the same or more expensive. He Kindle Colorsoft is a good example to talk about this, since if you buy it right now in the store it will cost you 267 eurosbut if you take the pack you can have it at home for 232 euros. The pack includes a case and a charger. He Kindle Colorsoft It is the first eReader or electronic book reader from Amazon to incorporate a color screensomething that is useful for reading comics and magazines, but also for other things such as underlining text or seeing the covers or illustrations of novels in color. Kindle Colorsoft + Case + Charger The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Philips 55PUS8450 If in view of the next World Cup you are thinking of renewing the TV in your living room, be careful because PcComponentes right now has the Philips 55PUS8450 for only 379 euros instead of 799 euros, so the discount we would be getting is 52% (420 euros at the exchange rate). It is a smart TV with a 55-inch QLED screen that incorporates the Ambilight technology of the brand, which means that it is capable of capturing the colors shown on the screen to reproduce them on the back using LED lights. The effect is much more immersive, something that is quite noticeable when watching movies or playing video games. 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 | Asus, Marshall, Huawei, Amazon, Philips In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Best wireless headphones. Which one to buy and 21 models from 15 euros to 470 euros

In 2022, the gas crisis skyrocketed the price of electricity in Spain. In 2026 we have a “green shield” but also a serious problem

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Just when in Spain we began to breathe a sigh of relief, convinced that we had overcome the inflationary trauma of 2022 “after cutting energy ties” with Russia, history repeats itself. This week a “black Monday” began that has shaken international markets. This time the epicenter is not in eastern Europe, but in the Persian Gulf, after the recent attacks that have been forced to paralyze QatarEnergy facilities. The impact on our country has been devastating. According to data collected in OMIEthe price of electricity in the wholesale market has jumped 60% in just 24 hours, climbing to 90.14 euros per megawatt hour (MWh). To put it in perspective, this represents a 1,300% increase in price compared to what we paid just a month ago. The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has already warned that We must prepare for a “long war” with serious global economic consequences. And the fear is already palpable in the street with the long lines that yesterday we observed of drivers trying to fill their tank at gas stations low cost before prices continue to rise. If the gas goes up, why does the electricity go up? To understand why a conflict thousands of kilometers away makes our electricity more expensive almost instantly, you have to look at how our system works. As explained The Confidential in a very didactic way: the European electricity market is “marginalist”. This means that the most expensive technology that needs to be used to cover the demand of a specific day is the one that sets the final price of all energy. If the sun or wind is not enough and the gas plants have to be turned on, all electricity is paid for at the price of gas. And the gas, right now, is trapped in a war funnel. As we have already explained these days20% of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 25% of the world’s oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz (the epicenter of the current tension). Any threat of a blockade in that area generates a domino effect that triggers reference prices in Europe. The energy expert JoaquĂ­n Coronado explained in LinkedIn that this panic is already real: The prices of electricity futures for the rest of 2026 have suddenly risen by 24%. As he himself points out, “only the price of gas has changed,” but that is enough to drag down the entire system. The hit in the pocket. All this macroeconomics lands directly in the bank account of citizens. As pointed out The Countrythere are more than 11 million users in Spain who have regulated rates (the PVPC for electricity and the TUR for gas) who will notice this increase almost immediately, since their contracts reflect the daily fluctuations of the market. The calculations about what this crisis is going to cost us are already on the table: The OCU, in statements to The Newspaperestimates that if these prices are maintained, the average electricity bill with a regulated rate will jump from the 62 euros we paid in February to around 82 euros in March. An increase of 30% in a single month. A platform report Roams figures the monthly impact about 12 euros extra for electricity (17% more) and increases of up to 18% on the gas bill. The worst scenario is drawn the comparator Selectra: If the conflict drags on and we return to the panic levels of 2022, the electricity bill could skyrocket by 200%. But energy is just the first domino. Financial Times collect warnings from the chief economist of the European Central Bank (ECB), who already assumes a short-term rebound in general inflation. As oil rises, transportation rises: from fuel at the pump (gas stations already assume extra costs of 12 cents per liter) to maritime freight of goods and plane tickets, which on some routes to Asia have quadrupled in price. So, are we the same as in 2022? The good news is that we are not exactly at the same starting point as when the Ukrainian war broke out. As analyzed elDiario.esSpain today has three “mattresses” that cushion the first impact: the arrival of spring (which reduces the use of heating), some reservoirs 83% full (which allow generate a lot of hydroelectric energy cheap) and an electric mix where more than 50% of energy is already renewable. Furthermore, the PVPC formula was recently renovated so that it does not depend only on the daily market, softening the extreme peaks a little. The bad news is that we have exchanged one problem for another. To stop depending on Russia, we throw ourselves into the arms of the United States. As the economist JosĂ© Carlos DĂ­ez warns in the chain Vibe Zero44% of the gas we consume today comes from the US. This places us in a position of extreme vulnerability to the new geopolitical “black swan”: the anger of Donald Trump. The refusal of the Spanish Government to give up the military bases of Rota and MorĂłn for the offensive against Iran has caused Trump to threaten to cut off all trade with Spain. If the United States turns off the tap on LNG ships, JosĂ© Carlos DĂ­ez warnsSpain does not have the physical capacity or infrastructure to replace a supplier that gives us almost half of our gas from one day to the next. The social shield and our pending duties. Faced with the threat of the crisis becoming entrenched, the Government is already moving. According to Expansion, If the conflict lasts more than four weeks, Pedro Sánchez’s Executive has on the table reactivating the “social shield” of previous crises: reductions in VAT on electricity, fuel discounts and direct aid. However, fiscal patches do not hide the underlying problems. In Xataka We have put our finger on two great absurdities of our system. On the one hand, we are an “energy island” since we have seven regasification plants capable of receiving ships from all over the world and helping Europe, but we do … Read more

features, price and technical sheet

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Although they already gave a small preview at MWC 2026, it was not until today that Nothing has decided to announce its new batch of smartphones: the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro. They are two mid-range terminals that, preserving the design language of the brand that we already know, evolve in materials, colors and specifications to try to differentiate themselves in their price range. The standard model can be reserved from today and its price starts at 349 euros, although it will not be launched until March 13. Reservations for the Pro model, meanwhile, will open on March 13 and the launch will occur at the end of the month, on March 27. The price will start at 479 euros. That said, and with the introductions already made, let’s get to know them a little better. Data sheet of the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro nothing phone (4a) nothing Phone (4a) pro dimensions and weight 163.95 x 77.57 x 8.55mm 204.5 grams 163.66 x 76.62 x 7.95mm 210 grams screen 6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED FullHD+ resolution (1,224 x 2,720 pixels) 440 dpi 10-bit color Adaptive refresh rate: 30-120 Hz Touch sampling: up to 2,500 Hz PWM Dimming: 2,160Hz Brightness: 800 nits Maximum brightness: 1,600 nits Peak brightness: 4,500 nits Gorilla Glass 7i 6.83-inch LTPS AMOLED FullHD+ resolution (1,260 x 2,800 pixels) 440 dpi 10-bit color Adaptive refresh rate: 30-144 Hz Touch sampling: up to 2,500 Hz PWM Dimming: 2,160Hz Brightness: 800 nits Maximum brightness: 1,600 nits Peak brightness: 5,000 nits Gorilla Glass 7i processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 ram memory 8/12GB LPDDR4x 8/12GB LPDDR5x internal storage 125/256GB UFS 3.1 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 REAR CAMERA Wide 50 MP f/1.88, OIS+EIS, PDAF Wide angle 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 120Âş 50 MP periscope, x3.5 optical zoom, f/2.88, OIS+EIS, x70 digital zoom 4K Video@30 FPS Wide-angle 50 MP f/1.88, OIS+EIS, 2×2 OCL PDAF Wide angle 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 120Âş 50 MP periscope, x3.5 optical zoom, f/2.88, OIS+EIS, x140 digital zoom 4K Video@30 FPS FRONT CAMERA 32MP, f/2.2 32MP, f/2.2 BATTERY 5,080mAh 50W fast charging 5,080mAh 50W fast charging Reverse wireless charging: 7.5W OPERATING SYSTEM Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1 3 years of major updates 6 years of security patches Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1 3 years of major updates 6 years of security patches CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 6 5G NSA/SA Dual SIM NFC Bluetooth 5.4 SPF USB type C 360ÂŞ antenna Wi-Fi 6 5G NSA/SA Dual SIM NFC Bluetooth 5.4 SPF USB type C 360ÂŞ antenna others Glyph Bar (63 mini LEDs) Fingerprint sensor on screen Stereo speakers IP64 resistance Submersible (20 minutes at 25 cm) Essential AI Tools Glyph Matrix (137 mini LEDs) Fingerprint sensor on screen Stereo speakers IP64 resistance Submersible (20 minutes at 25 cm) Essential AI Tools price From 349 euros From 479 euros As familiar as it is different (and now in metal) Nothing Phone (4a) | Image: Nothing If Nothing has accustomed us to anything, it is making devices that have little or nothing to do with those we see in other brands, at least in terms of design. Their new terminals repeat the move seen in previous years, but it is clear that they are radically different from each other. In size, thickness and weight the difference is not that much, but in finishes they could not be more different. He Nothing Phone (4a) It retains the transparent design and a top camera module, now more centered. The back is made of glass and, in the upper right area, the Glyph Bar. This light bar consists of 63 mini-LEDs spread over seven zones and serves as a progress indicator, fill light on the camera or notification alert. Of course, the SDK is open so that developers can do their thing and squeeze even more into their apps. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Image: Nothing The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is totally different. The company has opted for a daring metal unibody structure with flat surfaces and a thickness of 7.95 millimeters, making it the thinnest Nothing mobile to date. On the right side we have the Glyph Matrix, a system of 137 individually configurable mini-LEDs that reach a brightness of 3,000 nits. It has fewer LEDs than the Nothing Phone (3), which is still the company’s high-end, but it occupies a 57% larger area. When it comes to screens, the only difference is the size. The one on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is somewhat larger, but in general terms they are almost identical. They share AMOLED LTPS technologythe density of pixels per inch, almost almost the resolution, the touch sampling rate… Now, the Phone (4a) Pro has a slightly higher peak brightness and the refresh rate is 144 Hz instead of 120 Hz. A very similar engine Nothing Phone (4a) | Image: Nothing Both devices share chipset: the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 from Qualcomm. On paper, performance should be very similar on both. Now, there is a substantial difference and that is that the Nothing Phone (4a) mounts LPDDR4x RAM memorywhile his older brother rides LPDDR5x RAM memory. It is somewhat faster and, although on a day-to-day basis the difference should not be excessively noticeable, it should be appreciated in the long term. The internal storage is the same: 128 or 256 GB with UFS 3.1 technology. It is not the fastest or the latest available on the market, but it is more than enough for a terminal in this price range and for everyday use. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Image: Nothing As far as software is concerned, Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1three-year warranty for major updates and six years for security patches. They also incorporate Nothing AI, the suite of artificial intelligence tools more focused on productivity than creativity. The big news, by the way, is support for the cloud, so now we can access what we save in Essential Space from any device. Before talking about the camera, it … Read more

Having a mini PC connected to the TV is something I have always wanted. This has everything I’m looking for at a reasonable price (for now)

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Since I bought the Mac mini M4 I put aside my previous computer, a fairly large piece of equipment that at specific times I have connected to the television to play or simply to browse the Internet without having to use my cell phone or sit at the desk. That computer is not exactly small and I prefer to avoid using it in the television area because, basically, it does not fit. To this end, I have been considering buying a mini PC for a few weeks, and the Blackview MP60 It is one of the ones that interests me the most right now. It can be found at PcComponentes for a price of 295 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A mini PC to work or as a multimedia center The RAM memory crisis has affected many devices, and the Blackview MP60 is no exception. It has risen in price in recent months, but it is still interesting for everything it offers in terms of hardware and software, since it comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalledwhich prevents us from having to install it ourselves. Taking into account how much I liked the format of the Mac mini M4, I am interested (and not a little) in having a similar computer for how multimedia center on the tvwhether to watch content from streaming platforms or simply to browse the Internet, so I take advantage of the fact that I bought the keyboard a while ago Logitech K400 for TV and I have a mouse Logitech MX Vertical. At the hardware level, it comes with an Intel Celeron N150 processor, which is normal for computers at this price. But it also includes 16 GB of RAM (DDR4) and 512 GB of internal storage, more than enough for the use I would give it. It is also worth mentioning that it comes with four USB ports, a pair of HDMI 1.4, an Ethernet port and another 3.5 mm Jack. Of course, seeing that the price of this mini PC has risen a little in recent months, it is possible that it will continue to do so in the coming weeks, so in that case it may not be such an attractive purchase. The RAM that has increased the most in price is DDR5, although DDR4 has not been far behind. This entire mini PC is practically the same as RAM alone, or even cheaper. For work or as a multimedia center still maintains a fairly reasonable priceat least taking into account the moment we are experiencing with the price of RAM. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: Blackview MP60 âś… THE BEST It comes well equipped: Unless we want to use it more demandingly, it is ideal for working from the sofa or as a multimedia center to watch movies and series or surf the Internet. Its format: It is small, so it is interesting to have it placed next to the television. ❌ THE WORST Its price: The RAM memory crisis is affecting the price of many devices, and this mini PC has not been spared. đź’ˇ BUY IT IF… You are looking for a good mini PC to work with or as a multimedia center taking into account that the price has increased, but may increase further in the coming weeks. â›” DON’T BUY IT IF… You want a more powerful device that allows you to run demanding apps or play games sporadically. You may also be interested ACEMAGIC Matrix Mini M1 Mini PC, Windows 11 Pro, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (8C/16T, up to 4.7 GHz), Mini Computer with 32 GB LPDDR5 1TB M.2 SSD, Triple 4K Screen, WiFi 6/BT 5.2 for Games and Office The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ACEMAGIC Kron Mini K1 Mini PC, Windows 11 Pro, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (6C/12T, up to 4.3 GHz), Mini Desktop Computers 16GB RAM DDR4 512GB M.2 2280 SSD, BT 5.2/WiFi 6/for Office, Small Computer 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 | Laura LopezBlackview In Xataka | What mouse do Xataka editors use? 13 recommended mice for work and play In Xataka | What keyboard do Xataka editors use: 15 recommended keyboards for productivity, writing and playing

Shahed drones are spreading terror in the Gulf. Ukraine has offered the solution, and the price to pay has a name

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In the last four years, a flying device barely twelve feet long has gone from being a little-known Iranian military experiment to becoming a one of the protagonists of several simultaneous conflicts. Its design is so simple that it can be assembled in a few hours and its cost is thousands of times lower than the systems that try to take it down. That combination has changed the way many militaries understand air defense. The buzz that changed war. Since 2022, the sound of a small motorcycle-like engine was the alarm signal which preceded many explosions in Ukrainian cities. That metallic and persistent noise belongs al Shahed-136a cheap, relatively simple Iranian kamikaze drone designed to attack pre-programmed targets at long range. With about 3.5 meters in length and the capacity to transport an explosive charge of about 50 kilos, these devices have become one of the symbols of modern warfare because they combine two factors that are difficult to counteract: their low cost and the possibility of mass producing them. The jump between conflicts. After four years of war in Europe, these drones have reappeared in force in another scenario. Iran has launched hundreds of devices against Gulf countriesreaching military bases, airports, refineries and urban areas in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait or Qatar. The attacks seek less physical destruction than psychological and economic pressureforcing the attacked countries to activate expensive defense systems to intercept weapons that can cost only about $50,000. Although many of the aircraft are shot down, even a small percentage that manages to penetrate the defenses is enough to cause damage to critical infrastructure or generate fear among the population. A strategy perfected by Ukraine. The pattern of these attacks is clearly reminiscent of the tactics Russia has employed since 2022 against cities and infrastructure Ukrainian energy companies. Moscow turned the Shahed into the center of a strategy of attrition and terror based on launching large drone waves together with missiles to saturate air defenses and increase the probability that some projectiles reach their target. The mass production has been key in that strategy: Russia not only imported thousands of Iranian drones, but also raised an own factory to manufacture them on a large scale, which allowed hundreds of devices to be launched in a single night against power plants, ports or residential neighborhoods. The anti-drone laboratory created in kyiv. This constant pressure forced Ukraine to become one of the countries more experienced of the world in the fight against these types of threats. After facing tens of thousands of Shahed, kyiv has developed a defense system in layers that combines radarselectronic warfare equipment, anti-aircraft missiles, mobile units and even interceptor drones capable of shooting down attackers in mid-flight. The result is an improvised network but extremely effective which has allowed most of the attacks to be neutralized despite the massive scale of the waves launched by Russia. Terror reaches the Gulf. That knowledge has now acquired a new strategic value. The Gulf countries, which were not used to facing constant drone attacks, have discovered how difficult it is to protect entire cities against weapons that fly low, are difficult to detect and can appear from multiple directions. Even advanced systems designed to intercept ballistic missiles can be overwhelmed by swarms of cheap drones. The recent attacks They have hit airports, refineries, ports and military bases, demonstrating that even critical infrastructures of highly protected economies can be exposed to this new form of air warfare. Zelensky’s offer. In this context, Ukraine has launched an unexpected proposal: share your experience to help Gulf countries neutralize the Shahed. President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to send his best anti-drone defense specialists along with a group of experienced operators to reinforce regional defenses, but, of course, with one clear condition, a name. kyiv wants Middle Eastern governments to jointly use all his influence on Moscow to pressure Vladimir Putin and achieve at least a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. If you like, it is an offer that mixes military cooperation and diplomatic calculation: one where Ukraine presents itself as the country that knows the enemy best, and there is not much doubt about that, asking in return help to stop the war which made him precisely that expert. Image | Kyiv City State Administration,X, National Police of Ukraine In Xataka | The US has launched its most ambitious weapon against Iran in the last decade: a missile that does not need fighters or warships In Xataka | It is not that Iran is resisting US attacks, it is that it has room to take the conflict to an explosive scenario.

You can now reserve the new iPhone 17e, but be careful because the 16e is already dropping a lot in price

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The iPhone 17e can now be pre-purchased in many stores, so before doing anything we should stop and think about whether that extra money is worth what we are looking for. Especially considering that his previous generation, the iPhone 16ecan be found on sale in stores like MediaMarkt. In its eBay outlet, for example, right now you can buy for 512.10 euros in white and others 512.10 euros in black. In both cases we are talking about a brand new mobile phone that has not been used. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The previous generation drops in price He iPhone 17e It has an official price of 709 euros and the iPhone 16e right now it is found 512.10 eurosare 196.90 euros differencewhich is not little money. Do we find differences between the two generations? Yes, the main ones being the processor, A18 and A19 respectively, and the minimum storage configuration, which has increased twice as much for the new generation. This is really one of the most attractive points, and one that I personally advise taking more into account when choosing one model or another. The iPhone 17 starts with 256 GB of internal storage while the iPhone 16e starts with 128 GB. If we are looking to have more storage, the 256 GB iPhone 16e costs 729 euros. With this we have to: He iPhone 16e 128 GB is cheaper, so if you have this storage left over, I would go for this generation. He iPhone 17e 256 GB is cheaper than its previous generation with the same storage, so if you want to take a lot of photos or videos, I would choose this mobile. With all this, there are not too many differences between both generations. The MagSafe arrives in this range and orn more year of software updates which, on Apple phones, is not so noticeable, since they are usually updated for many years. The iPhone 16e, for example, will be updated until 3031For example. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: iPhone 16e offer today âś… THE BEST It’s much cheaper: If you are only looking for a good price, the iPhone 16e costs almost 200 euros less than its new generation. Few changes between generations: Beyond the storage or the processor, we are talking about two very similar mobile phones. ❌ THE WORST Oh, the storage: In 2026, 128 GB of storage could be very tight, so if you usually take a lot of photos or videos, it is better to opt for a mobile phone with at least 256 GB. đź’ˇ BUY IT IF… You want to make the jump to the Apple ecosystem without spending too much money, or if you want it for what it is: calling and accessing some apps, without pretensions to taking a lot of photos or videos, unless, in that case, you prefer to pay for a cloud service to have more storage. â›” DON’T BUY IT IF… You are looking for a mobile phone that allows you to save many photos, videos or files locally, without having to pay a subscription to a cloud service in a short time to have more storage. You may also be interested Apple AirPods 4, Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth, with Custom Spatial Audio, Water and Sweat Resistant, USB-C Charging Case, H2 Chip and up to 24 Hours of autonomy The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Apple Watch SE 3 GPS with 40 mm Star White Aluminum Case and Star White Sports Band – Size S/M. Training and sleep monitors, Heart rate monitor, Always-on screen 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 | Ricardo AguilarApple 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

In the midst of the RAM and SSD crisis, there are those who are launching laptops and mobile phones with more capacity at the same price: Apple

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Apple has set out to eclipse the Mobile World Congress. He does not attend the Barcelona fair, but he has presented products. For now, the iPhone 17ethe new MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro and M5 Max processorsthe new MacBook Air M5 and the renewal of your monitor Studio Display. And what has caught my attention the most is the “generosity” of an Apple that has not accustomed us to it. Because, with the one that is falling with the RAM crisis and of SSD priceApple is offering more without increasing the price. And it is something that has several readings… and some asterisks. The new devices. There isn’t much new in anything the company has presented so far. It is assumed that there is still a ‘cheap’ MacBook throughout this Wednesday, March 4, but what they have already presented is, basically, the same as last year, but with new processors. The iPhone 17e is a mobile phone with an outdated design, but it includes a slightly cut version of the processor of the iPhone 17 Pro. The MacBook Pros were already beasts in many ways and now they can be equipped with the M5 Pro and M5 Max that reach absurd figures for GPU capacity and memory bandwidth in the most powerful versions. And the MacBook Air was already a very interesting device for mobility, but now also somewhat more powerful. As I say, not much new on the front, until we look at the storage. With the one that is falling… At this point, no one is aware that we are experiencing an unprecedented component crisis. It’s not like 2020, when a bunch of factors caused a global chip crisis. Now there is only one “culprit”: artificial intelligence. There is three main companies that manufacture memory (Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung), and the three have focused almost the entire his production to memories for AI. This is causing not only us to have to pay more to be able to buy RAM or an SSD for our PC, but also the manufacturers themselves are changing their device launch plans –the steam machine-, there is someone who is selling laptops without RAM or without SSDwho looks to Chinese manufacturers to see if they can find a solution or, directly, those who can withdraw from the market. And, in the middle of that hurricane, Apple (which It is not characterized by its popular prices), launches devices. And the surprise came. Generosity. I’m not going to explain much, I’m just going to give some information: The iPhone 17e starts with 256 GB of storage and costs 709 euros. He iPhone 16e It started at 128 GB and cost 709 euros. The MacBook Air M5 costs 1,199 euros with 512 GB of SSD. He MacBook Air M4 It cost the same at launch, 1,199 euros (in October last year they lowered it by 100 euros to 1,099 euros), but with 256 GB. On these devices, Apple has doubled the storage while maintaining the price. And not only that: the Studio Display XDR was sold with a basic tilt adjustment stand, but you could purchase the articulated arm that allowed you to adjust both angle and height. The price of support? 999 euros, which became a meme. Now, the new Studio Display XDR It comes with that ‘Pro’ support included. Of course, the base MacBook Pro M5 costs 100 euros more with a 1 TB SSD instead of 512 GB. Generosity? What is happening here, is the first thing I thought when I started analyzing the price. There are several options that can be compatible… and even all at the same time. No company is there to give away, so it is simply possible that they have a huge stock of 512 GB SSDs that they now mount as a base in their computers. This would make sense if we take into account the very high price of expanding the memory on an Apple device. The most basic option would be the most chosen, so those with 128 GB on mobile phones and 256/512 on MacBooks would be the best sellers and, therefore, have a surplus of the expanded options that fewer people would opt for. Another reading may be that, due to the high price of the devices, Apple decides to absorb part of the cost of RAM because it’s still worth itmaking money per device sold and expanding the Mac user base at a time when Windows laptops can have a very difficult time. What Apple saves are the chargers in its new equipment. The MacBook Pro no longer included a charger, but the MacBook Air did. Now not even that. The turn. The other option is that… it will be our turn. The prices that I have detailed are in euros and for Spain if we take into account the launch price, without subsequent offers or reductions. In the United States, things are very different. They have also doubled the storage, but the MacBook Air in its 13 and 15-inch versions now They are 100 dollars more expensive than the previous generation. It is always complicated because direct conversions cannot be made from the US price to the European price (in fact, the M5 MacBook Air costs $1,099 and $1,299 compared to our 1,199 euros and 1,499 euros), but we may simply have to face that price increase in 2027 models. Because, unfortunately, the RAM crisis is going to last a long time. Intel He thinks he has the rest of the decade ahead of him, NVIDIA does not have good forecasts either and Samsung has just said that, if that, it will begin to ease in 2027. Images | Apple, Samsung In Xataka | Apple has been the industry’s first customer for decades. AI is relegating it to the background

Iran has put the price of oil at stake by attacking it with drones

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The world stage is Monday, a Monday marked by Iran bombing by the United States and Israel last Saturday. Iran has not sat idly byresponding with something it has already used in the past: suicide drones to attack bases of the allies of the aggressor countries. They have attacked Dubaibut also Saudi Arabia, causing the closure of one of the key refineries globally: Ras Tanura. And the result is -another- earthquake in the world market. In short. A few hours ago, Saudi Arabia and Aramco (the oil company) made the decision to stop production at the refinery Ras Tanura. The decision came when Saudi defenses intercepted several remains of Iranian drones. They did not impact, but their remains have caused some fires within the storage facilities of the power plant. Ras Tanura. We are talking about some of the largest refineries in the world, with an estimated capacity of about 550,000 barrels per day. Its closure implies that the export operations associated with the complex stop, which is addition to the closure of other energy infrastructures in the region, such as gas infrastructure in Israel and Kurdistan. As pointed out Bloombergthe problem is that Ras Tanura is one of the key refineries in the transportation fuel segment, specifically diesel, and not only have operations stopped, but very close is one of Aramco’s largest export terminals for refined products. This is the Strait of Hormuz, with dozens of ships waiting Hormuz. Uncertainty and military operations are once again causing the Strait of Hormuz to become abuzz. Hormuz is, after Malacca, the second largest oil corridor in the worldand a disturbance in normal functioning causes the entire chain to wobble. Uncertainty is causing a monumental bottleneck with ships stopped on both sides of the strait, waits that do not know when they will end, rescheduling, diversions to other ports and, ultimately, chaos in oil transportation. Impact. And you can already guess how the market is responding. Crude oil is one of the economic thermometers today, and the initial reaction has been as expected: a strong rise in prices. The barrel has risen around 10% in some markets after learning of the closure of the refinery, but it is already estimated that they could rise more than 20% if the situation continues and the strait closes. How much? Well, it is currently around $80, more than $100, according to some analysts, and it depends on how long the situation lasts that we begin to see how this price increase affects the fuel market. Vital. It is not the first time that refineries in the area have been attacked. They have become essential enclaves in the country’s economy, but also in global geopolitics. As pointed out Reuterssuch an attack is not just another military action, “it marks a significant escalation in violence.” It implies that Iran has the Gulf’s energy infrastructure in its sights because it knows its importance to the economy of the entire globe. And, evidently, an attack on its plants could cause Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors to join the US and Israeli military operations against Iran. Now, Iran has also been ‘touched’ by that basic infrastructure for its economy. The country is the third largest producer in OPEC and on February 28, explosions were reported on the island of Kharg, where process 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. In the end, it is one more example of the domino effect and the fragile nature of the supply chain for a basic good. It’s just a part of a perfect storm whose consequences are far from reaching their ceiling. Images | MarineTrafficUS Army, VALGO In xataka | Europe believed it had won the gas war against Russia. Now it faces a much more uncomfortable reality: its dependence on the United States.

features, price and technical sheet

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It is about to be a year since Apple unexpectedly announced the iPad Air with M3 chip. Already then we told you that it was a model that hardly changed compared to its predecessor, except for the M3 chip, of course. Well, history has repeated itself, although with a very interesting change: the price. iPad Air (M4) technical sheet 11″ ipad air (m4) ipad air (m4) 13″ dimensions and weight 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm 464 grams 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm 616 grams screen 11-inch IPS Liquid Retina Resolution 2,360 x 1,640 pixels DCI-P3 True Tone Oleophobic layer integral lamination Brightness: 500 nits 11-inch IPS Liquid Retina Resolution 2,732 x 2,048 pixels DCI-P3 True Tone Oleophobic layer integral lamination Brightness: 600 nits processor Apple M4 CPU 8 cores GPU 9 cores Neural Engine 16 cores Apple M4 CPU 8 cores GPU 9 cores Neural Engine 16 cores ram memory 12GB 12GB internal storage 128, 256, 512GB, 1TB 128, 256, 512GB, 1TB rear camera 12 MP, f/1.8, 5x digital zoom, AF with Focus Pixels, HDR4, True Tone flash 12 MP, f/1.8, 5x digital zoom, AF with Focus Pixels, HDR4, True Tone flash front camera Wide 12 MP, f/2, Center Stage, HDR4 Wide 12 MP, f/2, Center Stage, HDR4 battery 28.93 Wh Up to 10 hours of WiFi browsing 36.59 Wh Up to 10 hours of WiFi browsing operating system iPadOS 26 iPadOS 26 connectivity WiFI 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB type C (USB 3) Optional: 5G, LTE Gigabit, eSIM, GPS WiFI 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB type C (USB 3) Optional: 5G, LTE Gigabit, eSIM, GPS others Apple Pencil/Pro support Touch ID Apple Pay Apple Intelligence Stereo speakers Double microphone Apple Pencil/Pro support Touch ID Apple Pay Apple Intelligence Stereo speakers Double microphone price 128 GB: 649 euros 256 GB: 779 euros 512 GB: 1,029 euros 1 TB: 1,279 euros 128 GB: 849 euros 256 GB: 979 euros 512 GB: 1,229 euros 1 TB: 1,479 euros Two sizes, same design Apple repeats the recipe that it knows works for it and the iPad Air is still available in two sizes: 11 or 13 inches. The screen is IPS, with a resolution of 2,360 x 1,640 pixels and 2,732 x 2,048 pixels, offering a density of 264 dots per inch in both cases. Once again, the screen is still 60Hz, the high frequency is still exclusive to the iPad Pro. If you look at the dimensions, there is a noticeable change between them, which translates to more than 150 grams of difference. What they do agree on is the thickness, with only 6.1 millimeters. The design also follows the same line, with those rounded corners in contrast to the straight edges and the matte aluminum back. Available colors are space gray, blue, purple and star white. Finally in this section, the cameras are both 12 megapixels. The front has the Center Stage function that keeps us focused during video calls. New brain The novelty of this generation, like the previous one, is that it integrates the most current chip, in this case the M4. According to Apple, the M4 is 2.3 times faster than the M1 and 60% faster graphics performance thanks to its 9-core GPU. The one in charge of processing tasks related to AI is the NPU (Neural Engine), which has 16 cores. Plus, the new iPad Air increase RAM memory from 8 to 12GBwhile storage remains the same, with four versions for each model. Regarding the battery, as is customary, Apple does not give the data in milliamps/hour, but they assure that both models offer 10 hours of WiFi browsing. Versions and prices of the iPad Air M4 The processor may be the most notable novelty, but there is another one that will be more than welcome by those who want to update their iPad and that is that the price has dropped. All 11-inch models are 50 euros cheaper than the iPad Air with M3 were, while the 13-inch models drop by 100 euros. It can be purchased starting next March 4. Images | Apple In Xataka | Apple knows how to do something very well: sell iPhones. There is something it doesn’t know how to do so well: sell more phones than Samsung in Europe

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