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The price of diesel is beginning to fall, but it is still far from what it cost before the war: what can we expect now

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Last Wednesday, April 8, the announcement of a temporary ceasefire two weeks between the United States and Iran, conditional on the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered an immediate reaction in energy markets. The barrel of Brent oil accumulated a weekly drop of 13.77%the highest in nine months, placing the price more than 15 dollars below the level at which it was trading just a week before, when it was still above 110 dollars. That shock has arrived, with a dropper of course, to Spanish gas stations. What you see at the pump right now. On Friday, April 10, the average price of diesel in Spain was around 1.87 euros per liter, with a drop of 1.67% in the next 24 hours compared to the previous day. A still timid drop if one takes into account that diesel was quoted at an average of 1,881 euros per liter during the week of March 27, the highest price since it came into force. the fuel tax reduction approved by the Government. And filling a 55-liter tank of diesel cost about 103 euros, according to data of that same period. Why oil has fallen. The key is in the Strait of Hormuz. Around 20% of the world’s oil passes through it, and its blockade since the beginning of the war had skyrocketed crude oil prices to almost $146 per barrel at the worst times. When talks between the US and Iran were announced for the start of a truce, the price plummeted from $110 to $94 in a matter of hours. Why does it take so long to be noticed at the gas station? Here comes into play what we have been explaining these days in our coverage: the rocket and feather effect. When oil rises, the price of fuel at the pump reacts almost immediately; when it goes down, the correction arrives weeks late. Distribution companies quickly transfer crude oil increases because they anticipate that replenishing fuel will cost them more. But when the price drops, they claim to have stock previously purchased at higher prices, thus delaying the drop. According to Bloomberg Linein Spain the movements in the price of gasoline have been minimal, even upward at times, with variations of less than 1% despite the sharp decline in crude oil. How long do you have to wait? The deadlines vary depending on the source, but there is consensus that the drop will not be immediate. Just like they count From Autopista, the most favorable purchase prices take between 14 and 28 days to reach gas stations significantly, and after four weeks. But of course, all this in case nothing else happens that affects the price, something that we unfortunately do not know about. The tax reduction what we have in Spain. The Government approved fiscal relief measures that have acted as an extra cushion. The first vice president and Minister of Economy, Carlos Body, wait that the fall in oil prices “will also end up resulting in a drop in fuel prices”, after the reactivation of maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the European Commission has warned Spain that the reduction in VAT on fuel from 21% to 10% has failed to comply with Community regulations, which adds uncertainty as to whether this aid can be maintained. What can happen from now on. The most favorable scenario, and also the most fragile, depends entirely on the ceasefire holding. Matt Smith, of business analytics firm Kpler, warns that “there will be a lot of reluctance and caution when passing through the strait because it seems that Iran will still be patrolling it,” which will delay the normalization of maritime traffic and, with it, the sustained drop in crude oil. As if that were not enough, oil production in the region fell more in March than in the worst times of the pandemic, and recovering that productive capacity will take time. The American EIA (Energy Information Administration) foresees that the price of crude oil could begin to moderate in the second half of 2026, as long as the international situation stabilizes. But there is no guarantee. What we must not lose sight of. Although the current trend points to a downward correction, current prices are still much higher than before the conflict. The price of fuel in Spain had been relatively stable at the beginning of 2026, with gasoline at around 1.45-1.50 euros per liter, before the escalation of the war changed everything abruptly in March. Returning to those levels is not something that will happen overnight, so for now it seems that we will have to stay alert to learn more information about the situation. Cover image | Roberto Rodríguez and engin akyurt In Xataka | With oil skyrocketing, Japan has resurrected an old idea to extract infinite energy from the ocean

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Dreame comes ready to eat up the small appliance market. The Chinese company has burst into Spain with very premium robotics, cleaning and home care products and has now decided to go one step further. As? With the launch of a new, more popular brand called Mova. And for its premiere, the firm has announced a whole arsenal of robot vacuum cleaners, among which the Mova V70 Ultra Complete stands out. If the most premium robot vacuum cleaners have accustomed us to something, it is to “stick out their paws.” The highest range already has a telescopic arm that stretches to reach and sweep corners and edges. In mops it is less common, but Dreame has already done some interesting things in this field. Mova has taken it, directly, to the next level. Arms forward, arms behind. The Mova V70 Ultra is the brand’s most premium model and it shows. The company has put all its efforts and has implemented everything that could be expected from a device that seeks to be, above all, a display of muscle. The most striking thing is, obviously, the brush and the telescopic mop. Both devices deploy to the sides to better reach the edges, nothing new, except for the enormous reach they have. In the image you can see the extendable arm with the mop | Image: Xataka First, the side brush extends up to 12 centimeters to the side when a narrow edge is detected, allowing you to brush and clean underneath furniture that the robot can’t reach. The same with complicated areas, like the legs of a high chair, for example. The mop does exactly the same thing, but goes even further. The device has two mops, but the right one has a low-profile arm that extends 16 centimeters to the side. That, again, allows you to reach corners, lower areas of furniture and small recesses. Corners, edges and areas under furniture have historically been the weak point of robot vacuum cleaners and, little by little, they are managing to solve it. Bottom of the robot vacuum cleaner | Image: Xataka Armed to the teeth. Otherwise, the device comes with everything expected in a high-end robot vacuum cleaner. It has a motor that rotates at 150,000 RPM, allowing it to achieve a suction power of 40,000 Pa. The powder is stored in the device and then extracted at the charging station in a bagless system with a capacity of up to 100 days. The floating mop rotates at 300 RPM and is also capable of applying 15N of force, tilting 5º and adjusting at a rate of +2 and -1 mm. In other words, it is capable of automatically positioning itself so that contact with the ground is always strong and constant, at least in theory. Last but not least, it should be noted that the navigation system recognizes 300 obstacles, that the sensor located on the top is hidden in the chassis to allow passage through low furniture, and that it is capable of overcoming obstacles of up to nine centimeters. Regarding the battery, 6,400 mAh with fast charging. Mova Rover X10 | Image: Mova Entering Europe with everything. Although this product is the most striking, Mova is clear that, like its sister Dreame, it wants to reach all possible market segments and, to do so, it has brought to Europe an entire catalog of products from all types of segments. For a quick review: Cleaning: in addition to the aforementioned V70 Ultra Complete, the firm has brought the V70 Ultra Roller Complete model (with extendable roller mop), four other robot vacuum cleaners, four electric mops, three vacuum cleaners, a steam floor cleaner and three window cleaning robots. Abroad: following Dreame’s wakeMova has launched six robotic lawnmowers (including the ViAX range, which seems focused on small gardens), two pool cleaners, an irrigation system, two outdoor televisions with up to 2,000 nits of brightness, two barbecues and two solar energy storage systems, the largest capacity with up to 20 kWh. Personal care: The range includes a Dyson-type hair dryer, but with a C shape, a styler, a foldable hair dryer/styler, two toothbrushes (one with irrigator included) and two razors. Pets: Yes, there has also been room for the furry ones, because Mova has brought an automatic litter box for cats, an automatic feeder, a GPS for dogs, an air purifier and a bladeless fan. They have thought of everything, there is no doubt. Small appliances: there are more products, yes, paper and pen. Mova has brought a blender, a slushie maker, an automatic coffee maker with a huge bottom and a brutal look, another more conventional looking coffee maker with a double spout, a portable coffee maker, a curious air fryer with a transparent interior and a waste processor. Smart devices: Finally, the Chinese firm has launched an AI recorder similar to the Plaud Note Pro and, if that were not enough, a 3D printer called Palette 300 Combo that, if it goes well, has the potential to revolutionize multicolor 3D printing as we know it. For now, no prices. Most products are now available in Mova’s official websitealthough there are some that are still waiting. Regarding the Mova V70 Ultra Complete, it will be available from May and its price will be 1,399 euros. Images | Mova In Xataka | Dreame started as a supplier to Xiaomi. Eight years later it wants to be the next Samsung and has paid 10 million to prove it

The industry does not stop raising the price of games and I have gotten hooked on this free movie guessing game

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There’s something perversely satisfying about spending weeks thinking more about Al Pacino movies because of one game than any recent AAA release. This movie guessing game has no cutscenes spectacular nor does it come with an ambitious built-in trailer. This is a free website, without invasive advertising, that makes you chain movies with an unknown rival from the other side of the world. Is called ‘Cine2Nerdle‘, and its Battle 2.0 mode is, right now, the hardest thing for me to leave in the browser. How to play. The daily puzzle puts you in front of a grid of 4×4 tiles. Each card contains a word or phrase. The objective is to rearrange them by exchanging positions until each row or column alludes to or describes a movie. There are between four and five movies hidden on each board. When you have three tiles of the same movie lined up, they light up yellow; when you complete all four, the row is resolved. And when you have four horizontally you have to reorganize in search of the fifth. All with limited movements, of course. What makes Cine2Nerdle genuinely interesting in its single-player mode is its constant cheating. A card can belong to a row because it is the place where a movie takes place, and simultaneously to a column because it is the last name of the leading actor in another. This game of polysemy also affects false paths; A proper name can have multiple owners, an initial can be a title or the name of a character. Each puzzle is more like a crossword puzzle than a logic test. Its secret: Battle Mode. The daily puzzle is already good enough, but what makes ‘Cine2Nerdle’ a diabolical invention is the Battle mode, and more specifically its second version. The basic idea is a 1vs1 duel in real time: both players start from an initial film and have 25 seconds, taking turns to chain together others that share at least one member of the artistic team: actor, director, screenwriter, director of photography. And so on until someone is left without an answer or runs out of time. What Battle 2.0 added over the previous version is a layer of strategy that transforms the game. Before, games could last about an hour if both players knew cinema well. Now each player carries a “battle kit” that includes items as a condition for immediate victory (for example, mentioning four science fiction films from the eighties or connecting films with an actor without using him as a direct connector), life savers (small helps, such as revealing facts about the films) and the possibility of banning films or actors to the rival. Thus the games are resolved in about five minutes. The good thing: before each game you prepare the kit of aids and objectives that you have gained while playing, and thus you can make up for your film-loving shortcomings. Pure RPG mechanics. The strategy. You have to use the aspects in which you are strong and have knowledge to drag the rival there. For example: are you an expert in horror films from the eighties? Mention long career directors who take the game from the present, where everyone knows titles, to decades past (e.g. John Carpenter). Take the game to your territory, and there, begin to uncover increasingly rare films, and reinforce your choices with prohibitions on using the best-known actors in the cast. The remains of ‘Wordle’. When the New York Times bought ‘Wordle’ for more than a million dollars By early 2022, the game already had millions of daily users. The formula was simple: one word per day, shareable on networks, without unnecessary additives. What followed was an avalanche of thematic derivatives: geography (Worldle), music (Heardle), mathematics (Nerdle)… Most did not survive a year. Cine2Nerdle He is one of the survivors. It was created by Nilanth Yogadasan, who had already published CineNerdle (a puzzle of film frames that were revealed little by little). The jump to “2” completely changed the mechanics and also, as its creator recognizesis a nod to the style of titles like ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’: the sequel that puts the number in the middle. The kind of winks for coffee lovers that turn a game for film nerds into an accessible and fun experience. In Xataka | The Spanish Puzzle Championship exists, real professionals participate and there are prizes of up to 1,000 euros

What is Zapier, what workflows can you do by connecting applications with this platform and what is its price

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We are going to tell you what Zapier is, a popular platform to configure workflows or workflows and create automation. It is an alternative to services like Make.com o IFTTT, specialized in connecting applications and/or artificial intelligence to create automation or AI agents. We are going to start by explaining to you what exactly this platform is, and then we will try to tell you in a summarized way what you will be able to do with it. And we will end by talking about its prices and its free plan, so you can know what it will cost to use it depending on what you want to do with it. What is Zapier Zapier is a platform that allows you create automations between applications and services each other. It does it in a very visual way and without the need for you to write code. It has support for more than 8,000 applications and services, including AI systems. You will configure automations with the ones you choose so that they work together automatically without you having to intervene every time you want them to do something. The way this platform works is create step chainsalso known as workflows. In each of these steps you can configure an action by determining which service or application you want to do it, which can be several steps with the same app or with a different one. Think of this as a chain. First you take a step that does one thing, and with the result of this you take a second step that does another, and thus you create a chain of interactions. You will also be able to make branches so that, depending on whether the result of a previous step is one way or another, the sequence goes one way or another doing different things. Each workflow on this platform is called Zap, and is made up of two fundamental elements. one is the triggerwhich is what we define when and why the automation is executed. And then there are the actionswhich can be one or more, and which are the tasks that Zapier executes in response to the trigger. For example, you can set up a Zap to run every time you receive an email in your Gmail account, and set up steps that automatically save it to Google Drive, and then send you a notification via Slack. With this, you will have configured the initial trigger, the received email, and then two actions one after the other. The interface of this service is very intuitive and is designed for non-technical users. Its strong point compared to other similar platforms such as Make is precisely the ease of usealthough that also implies somewhat less flexibility for very complex flows. What you can do with Zapier Zapier has as many possibilities as there are applications you can link to. There are so many, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at first. You will be able to automate repetitive tasks such as copy or sync data between platformscreate tasks automatically or synchronize databases. You can also manage emails and forms by automatically saving some data, sending automated responses or filtering emails. In general, you should know what you can do simple automations and even with AIlinking any artificial intelligence model after obtaining its API or using the platform’s integrated AI. Zapier also allows you to automatically post to social networks, send notifications to messaging apps like Telegram or Slack when something happens in another app, save email attachments to the cloud, create calendar events, or generate periodic reports. If you don’t know where to start you have two options. Have the integrations pagewhere you choose two services that you want to link and it gives you proposals for what you can do with them. And then you have the templates pagewhere you can find complex workflow ideas made in Zapier. How much does Zapier cost? Zapier has a basic free plan which is used to start experimenting with it. It allows you to create two-step Zaps, use most apps (although not all), use its AI to create automations, and perform one hundred executions per month. Therefore, although it only allows two-step automations, it is good to start getting familiar with its interface. Your payment plan costs 26.54 euros per monthand in it you can now create multi-step Zaps, use all the available applications and perform 750 actions per month. It also allows you to connect AI bots, something the free version doesn’t have, and basically use all of its features. And then, for 91.60 euros per month you have a team account for up to 25 users with 2,000 actions per month, where in addition to everything in its paid version you can also share Zaps and connections between all team members. These were the prices of the platform itself, but Using AI agents or Chatbots has an additional price There are free plans with 400 agent activities per month or limited AI models, but if you need more you will have to make other payments. Furthermore, if you want a larger share quota for the price of the platform you will also have to pay more. In Xataka Basics | The best AI agents that are faster and easier to use to do tasks for you without complications or long installations

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra at a minimum price, the Nintendo Switch 2 with a free game, offers on LG OLED TVs and more. Hunting Bargains

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April has started strong in terms of number and quality of offers. Stores like Amazon, MediaMarkt or even LG itself right now have some of the most interesting discounts on technology and entertainment, so in this week’s Bargain Hunting we are going to review the best offers we have been finding in recent days. LG OLED C5 by 896.99 eurosa television with an excellent screen and a very reasonable price. Apple Watch Series 11 by 379 eurosthe Cupertino watch at the lowest price MediaMarkt has ever had. Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 999 eurosa new historical minimum price for Fnac members. HP Omen 16 by 1,325 eurosa historical minimum price for a very complete laptop for gaming. nintendo switch 2 by 459 euroswith a gift video game to choose from four options. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG OLED C5 If there is a particularly interesting television right now, it is the LG OLED C5whose price at the LG outlet is 896.99 euros. In this case it comes with a 55-inch OLED screen and reaches a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, it is compatible with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and its speakers offer a good power of 40W. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Apple Watch Series 11 Apple watches do not usually drop too much in price, but there are exceptions. One of them has fallen into the Apple Watch Series 11found on MediaMarkt by 379 eurosthe new historical minimum price of the store. Among the most notable features is an excellent screen, as well as a large assortment of sensors to monitor physical activity. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi 17 Ultra The best offer of the week has fallen on the Xiaomi 17 Ultrawhose price has dropped in Fnac to 999 euros (500 euros discount); Yes, it is only for store partners. Regarding mobile phones, we are talking about one of the candidates to position itself as the best (or the best) of the year. It is a spectacle in photography, it is very powerful thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and its 6.9-inch screen is excellent. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links HP Omen 16 The RAM crisis has caused many devices to increase in price, but many others have done the opposite. He HP Omen 16 has been dropping in price until the current price 1,325 euroswhich is its historical minimum. It is a laptop gaming with a 16-inch screen that offers 2.5K resolution. Its processor is the Intel Ultra 7 255H, it comes with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of SSD and its graphics card is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070. Of course, it does not come with Windows. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links nintendo switch 2 The nintendo switch 2 has returned to MediaMarkt with the offer that we saw at the end of March: if you buy it for 459 eurosthe store gives you a video game to choose from four different options: Nintendo Switch 2 + game to choose from four different options 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, Apple, Xiaomi, HP, Nintendo In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best smartwatch in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and seven recommended models

Denza Z9GT and Denza Z9, features, specifications, photos, price, date

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BYD carries a few years of heart attack in Europe and in the rest of the regions in which it has a presence. However, this time the brand wanted to take a very different step: fully enter the premium vehicle segment. And he has done it precisely with Denza, your luxury brand which has been based in China for more than a decade and which this year crosses borders to give another pinch to the European automobile industry. The Chinese giant launches its premium division in this market with two models: the Denza Z9GTa high-performance family coupe, and the Denza D9a seven-seater minivan. Curiously, we were already able to test the Z9GT first-hand in 2025, giving us clues about what was happening. Now, the departure is imminent, and below these lines we tell you all the details. Denza Z9GT and D9, technical sheet denza z9gt denza z9 BODY TYPE. Coupé, five seats (shooting brake) Minivan, seven seats MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT. Pure electric version: 5,180 meters long, 1,990 meters wide, 1,490 meters high. 3,125 m wheelbase. Weight to be confirmed Plug-in hybrid version: 5,195 meters long, 1,990 meters wide, 1,490 meters high. 3,125 m wheelbase. Weight to be confirmed 5,250 meters long, 1,960 meters wide, 1,900 meters high. 3,110 m wheelbase. 2,895 kg empty weight. TRUNK. 495 liters (1,680 liters with seats folded) 430 liters (3rd row back) 570 liters (3rd row forward) 2,310 liters (3rd row folded and 2nd row forward) MAXIMUM POWER. Pure electric version: 1,156 HP / 850 kW (three electric motors). Maximum torque: 1,210 Nm Plug-in hybrid version: 776 HP / 570 kW (three electric motors and one 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder gasoline motor). Maximum torque: 1,035 Nm 353 HP / 260 kW (120 HP 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine that acts as a generator + 231 HP front electric motor + 61 HP rear electric motor). Maximum torque of 220 Nm WLTP autonomy. Pure electric version: more than 600 km in all-wheel drive (up to 800 km in rear-wheel drive) Plug-in hybrid version: up to 203 km of electric range. 805 km of combined autonomy under the WLTP cycle WLTP electric range of 210 km Joint range of 950 km (battery + full tank) ENVIRONMENTAL DISTINCTIVE. Zero emissions. Zero emissions. DRIVING AIDS (ADAS). To be determined To be determined OTHERS. DiLink software, Integration with Google, seats with ventilation, massage and heating, 1,150 W sound system, 17.3-inch central screen, 13.2-inch co-pilot screen, 50-inch Head Up Display, refrigerator DiLink software, Integration with Google and Apple, ventilated, massage and heated seats, 16-speaker sound system, 15.6-inch central screen, 10.25-inch driver screen, 12-inch Head Up Display, refrigerator price and release Pure electric version: from 115,000 euros Plug-in hybrid version: starting at 101,000 euros Available in the coming weeks From 78,500 euros Available in the coming weeks As we said before, Denza is not a new brand. It was born in 2010 as an alliance between BYD and Daimler, and launched its first vehicle in 2014, although its presence had until now been limited to the Chinese market. Its arrival in Europe comes in a context in which Chinese brands are trying to consolidate beyond the mid-price segment, where they have already achieved some traction. The Z9GT: a grand tourer with three engines and ultra-fast charging The Z9GT is the model with which Denza wants to present itself to the European buyer of premium cars. It is a shooting brake (a body between a sedan and a family car) with more sporty lines. The vehicle is 5.18 meters long (5.19 meters in the plug-in hybrid) and was designed by Wolfgang Egger, known for his work at Audi and Alfa Romeo. The most interesting thing about the Z9GT is its technical proposal, especially when it comes to battery charging. The model incorporates the system FLASH Charging from BYD, capable of operating with a power of up to 1,500 kW, which would allow the battery to be charged from 10% to 70% in five minutes, or from 10% to 97% in nine. The brand further claims that even at temperatures of -30°C the process from 20% to 97% would be completed in twelve minutes. These figures, if confirmed in real conditions of use, would represent a significant jump compared to what we currently have. Of course, to take advantage of them, it will be necessary to access BYD’s own chargers, which also they have to deploy in Europe. So there is still quite a bit of work ahead in this regard. The battery is an evolution of the Blade Battery from BYD, now in its second generation, with chemistry lithium iron phosphate (LFP). According to the brand itself, engineers have managed to simultaneously increase both energy density and charging speed. You have it in pure electric and plug-in hybrid The Z9GT will be sold in two variants. The 100% electric version has three motors (one front and two rear) with a combined power of 1,156 HP and a 122.49 kWh battery. The autonomy approved according to the WLTP cycle exceeds 600 kilometers. 0 to 100 km/h is resolved in 2.7 seconds and the maximum speed reaches 270 km/h. These are, of course, figures that we are not used to seeing very often on the streets. Throughout 2026, Denza also plans to add a rear-wheel drive variant with a range of about 800 kilometers. The plug-in hybrid version (DM) combine those three electric motors with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The total power of the system is 776 HP. The battery, in this case 63.82 kWh, offers 203 kilometers of electric range according to WLTP. With the battery charged and the tank full, the manufacturer estimates a combined range of about 805 kilometers. 0 to 100 km/h is done in 3.6 seconds, according to the firm. Platform with rear steering and double independent motor Under the body, the Z9GT rides on the e³ (“e-cube”) platform, developed specifically for Denza. In it we find a rear steering system with two independent motorsone per wheel. This allows … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

features, price and technical sheet

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

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