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

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

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

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

review with features, price and specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

features, price and technical sheet

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Samsung has just announced its new Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5Gits mid-range terminals and successors to its most popular smartphones. The key, as it could not be otherwise, is found in software and artificial intelligence. The technical sheet does not change much compared to last year, but Samsung has chosen to offer improvements in terms of usability and functions. Both terminals, as we will see immediately, are very similar to each other. They have a similar size, same screen diagonal and same battery capacity. The fundamental difference is found in the motor and the camera, since the Galaxy A57 5G is somewhat more powerful and “sees” a little better. Technical sheet of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G Samsung GALAXY A37 5g samsung galaxy a57 5g DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4mm 196 grams 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9mm 179 grams SCREEN 6.7 inch AMOLED FullHD+ resolution (2,340 x 1,080 pixels) Refresh rate: 120 Hz HBM: 1,200 nits Vision Booster 6.7 inch AMOLED FullHD+ resolution (2,340 x 1,080 pixels) Refresh rate: 120 Hz HBM: 1,200 nits Vision Booster PROCESSOR Samsung Exynos 1480 Samsung Exynos 1680 RAM MEMORY 6GB 8GB INTERNAL storage 128GB 256GB REAR CAMERA Wide 50 MP, f/1.8 Wide angle 8 MP, f/1.8 Macro 5 MP, f/2.4 Wide 50 MP, f/1.8 Wide angle 12 MP, f/1.8 Macro 5 MP, f/2.4 FRONT CAMERA 12MP f/2.2 12MP f/2.2 BATTERY 5,000 mAh 45W fast charging 5,000 mAh 45W fast charging OPERATING SYSTEM Android 16 with One UI 8.5 Six years of updates Android 16 with One UI 8.5 Six years of updates CONNECTIVITY 5G Sub 6 Wi-Fi 6 WiFi direct Tethering NFC USB C 2.0 Bluetooth 5.3 5G Sub 6 WiFi 6E WiFi direct Tethering NFC USB 2.0 Bluetooth v6 others Galaxy AI Samsung Knox IP68 resistance Galaxy AI Samsung Knox IP68 resistance price 389 euros 559 euros This is how Samsung makes money: the secret is in the IPHONE Similar, but not exactly the same Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Image: Samsung The company has preserved the design lines that it already implemented in the last generation. However, he has managed significantly reduce the thickness of the Galaxy A57as well as its weight. The Galaxy A37 5G is, for its part, identical to the Galaxy A36 5G. For the rest, and at least in appearance, there are no notable changes at first glance beyond the colors. Both devices incorporate a flat, smooth, simple and minimalist back, in line with what is seen in other ranges. As for the screen, same size and technology as last year. Both devices incorporate 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panels with FullHD+ resolution, up to 1,200 nits of maximum brightness and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. Last year, the devices mounted Gorilla Glass Victus crystals, but on this occasion Samsung has not made any mention of said technology in the statement issued to the media. Given what we have seen, we can conclude that the differences between both models in terms of design are size and weight. The Galaxy A37 5G is heavier and somewhat larger than the A57 5G despite having the same screen size, something that is probably due to better use of the front in the higher model. Exynos for everyone and similar cameras Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Image: Samsung Samsung has once again opted for own processors for your new mobiles. The Galaxy A57 5G has eight gigabytes of RAM memory and a Exynos 1680 eight cores that reach 2.9 GHz, while the Galaxy A37 5G stays with six gigabytes of RAM and a Exynos 1480also octa-core, at a maximum speed of 2.75 GHz. On paper, the power should be enough for everyday tasks and easy use. However, we will have to see how they evolve in the long term. In that sense, both terminals come to the market with Android 16 and One UI 8.5 pre-installed as standard. The most interesting thing is that Samsung talks about “up to six generations of Android operating system and One UI updates, plus up to six years of security updates.” That means that, in theory, these devices should try the honeys of Android 22. Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Image: Samsung AI plays an important role in these devices. The Korean company has this section well covered and offers functions such as voice transcription in the recorder, object deletion, Circle to Search, filters and editing suggestions, automatic video cropping and the new Bixby. Along with Gemini, Bixby allows you to interact with the mobile phone and its settings by voice, something we saw released on the Galaxy S26 just a few weeks ago. We ended up talking about the camera, where we didn’t find any big surprises. The configuration is similar on both devices, so they both mount a 50 megapixel wide angleand wide angle and a macro. The difference is in the wide-angle resolution, which is 12 megapixels on the A57 and eight megapixels on the A37. Otherwise, equal. The same applies to the selfie camera, which is 12 megapixels on both terminals. Versions and price of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G They can be purchased from April 10. The A57 will arrive in dark blue, gray, light blue and lilac, while the A37 will come in dark green, lavender and white. The prices are as follows: Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 6/128 GB: 389 euros. Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 8/256 GB: 559 euros. Images | Samsung In Xataka | If the question is what comes after the mobile in the age of AI, David Alonso, VP of Samsung Spain, is clear: the mobile

the price to pay may be relaxing the protection of our rivers

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Our country has large reserves of these critical minerals, essential for manufacturing everything from batteries to wind turbines. In this scenario, Andalusia has emerged as the modern “El Dorado”, concentrating 90% of the value of national production metal mining. As stated in the Map of Critical Minerals of Andalusia edited by the Boardaccess to these resources is already a “strategic security issue” to be able to move forward with the European Green Deal. The fear is clear: we risk replacing our former dependence on fossil fuels with dependence on raw materials for which there is increasing global competition. Berja hits the first blow on the table. While the offices debate, the province of Almería is already preparing to drill. According to The Diario de AlmeríaIn just three months, the Minera de Órgiva company will begin extractive activity in the Lupión well concession, in the municipality of Berja. Its owner, Celso Amor, confirms that start-up is imminent and they will begin extracting mineral to carry out industrial tests and design the final plant. The target there is fluorite, a raw material considered critical by the European Union which is vital for steel mills, hydrofluoric acid production, refrigeration systems and the chemical industry. It is not a minor project: estimates indicate that there are more than 10 million tons of fluorite in the deposit, placing it among the most important in Europe. Furthermore, to minimize its ecological footprint in the Gádor mountain range, the exploitation has opted for a design in which the entire mine will be completely underground, including the treatment plant; a model of which there is only one similar installation in the world, located in Chile. The geopolitical pulse: disengaging from China. The opening in Berja is not an isolated case, but the reflection of a policy of continental survival. Currently, much of the critical raw materials are concentrated in countries like China, which controls 90% of rare earthsor the Congo, main supplier of cobalt. The European Union wants to cut this dependency to shield sectors ranging from automotive to artificial intelligence. Brussels currently has 47 strategic projects identified linked to mining throughout the continentof which seven are located in Spain. Our country He is already a key pawn: we provide 17% of the copper extracted in the EU, 12% of the zinc and we are the leading European producer of fluorine and gypsum. There is a regulatory controversy behind this. However, removing these minerals from the earth collides head-on with the protection of ecosystems. As he warns The Newspaperdozens of extractive companies have long warned that the EU Water Framework Directive prevents them from receiving the necessary authorizations to operate. To resolve this situation, the European Commission launched a public consultation process (‘Call for Evidence’) aimed at reviewing and making this water legislation more flexible. Brussels’ official goal is to address regulatory bottlenecks and simplify legislation to promote access to critical raw materials. However, environmental platforms have raised the alarm. Environmental sectors They criticize that these changes They want to do it on the fast track and warn of its consequences: if the flexibility goes ahead and a project is considered of “higher interest”, “greater pollution” will be allowed, authorizing discharges into rivers or aquifers that until now were prohibited. All this in a country like Spain, where 43% of water bodies already fail to meet environmental requirements. To try to balance the balance, the European Commission has opened a call for experts to form the Stakeholder Platform on Water Resilience, seeking to protect the water cycle from pollution and climate change. Beyond fluorite: the Andalusian map. While Europe decides what to do with its waters, the Andalusian subsoil continues to attract attention. As the local Almeria media reportsthere are projects in initial phases to study the extraction of lithium in Pulpí, and metals such as silver, iron or copper in the Sierra Almagrera and Los Filabres. Rafael Navarro, researcher at IGME-CSIC, calls for caution, remembering that from the time an investigation is carried out until a mine is opened, three or four years can easily pass. The map of Critical Minerals of the Junta de Andalucía confirms this potentialhighlighting a high potential in the Arteal area (Sierra Almagrera, Almería) as a possible lithium resource associated with brines. The document also reveals that in the Granada basin (Montevives, Escúzar) the second largest deposit of strontium in the world is located, producing 200,000 tons annually and crowning Spain as the main producer in the EU. The high price of sovereignty. We have the resources that Europe desperately needs to not depend on Asian powers, and projects like Berja show that the industry is ready to start operating. However, the debate on the modification of the Water Framework Directive raises an uncomfortable question that society and European institutions will have to answer very soon: are we willing to relax the protection of our rivers and aquifers to secure our technological and energy future? The answer will define the environmental landscape for decades to come. Image | Pexels Xataka | In 2010, Japan learned to acquire its rare earths without depending on China. Germany wants to copy its strategy now

There are 75-inch televisions that already cost less than 500 euros. The last one to drop in price has been a Xiaomi with Google TV

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Little by little we are seeing more offers on TVs with diagonals that exceed 55 inches, and the truth is that their prices are often quite low. MediaMarkt, for example, has only today (during The Great Renove) the Xiaomi A Pro 75 inchesa very large TV for only 499 euros. Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026 (75 inches) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links big and cheap The Xiaomi A Pro 2026 It is a smart TV that initially started at a price of 849 euros, but over time we have seen discounts through a wide range of offers. Today’s one at MediaMarkt is not the best, but it is one of the best because it remains for about 20 euros above its minimum price historical in the same store. We are talking about a Xiaomi television that comes with a panel 75 inch QLEDso it is a fairly large size for its price. Obviously it offers a 4K resolution, but its refresh rate remains at 60 Hz. However, what we do have are 178º viewing angles both horizontal and vertical, so you can see the TV well from different angles. It also supports the format HDR10+comes with Filmmaker mode for watching movies and its speakers are compatible with Dolby Audio. Furthermore, its operating system is Google TV and it has a good assortment of connectivity options: WiFi, Bluetooth, three HDMI ports, Ethernet, USB and optical digital audio output. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: xiaomi pro offer today ✅ THE BEST Yesu size: We see more and more offers on large TVs, and this one from Xiaomi has an excellent quality-price ratio considering that its diagonal is 75 inches. Your viewing anglessomething already distinctive in the brand that offers the possibility of viewing the content well regardless of whether we are in front of the television or on one of the sides. ❌ THE WORST TOand, the 60 Hz… Something that we also usually see in the Xiaomi brand, at least in most of its television catalog. You will not be able to watch TV with the fluidity offered by many that offer a refresh rate of 120 Hz. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for a good television to watch movies and series, that is of considerable size and also has a good panel such as the QLED. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… Above all, you want to get the most out of your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series, since the screen only offers 60 Hz, so you will not be able to have the best possible experience. You may also be interested Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, compatible with Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and HDR10+ The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG DS60T – Sound Bar, Bluetooth, 340W, 3.1 Channels with subwoofer, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Black 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 | Best home theater projectors. Which one to buy and five recommended models from 299 to 18,000 euros In Xataka | Mega-guide to set up a home theater: projector, screen, sound system and more

The most unexpected blow of the Iran war is not the price of oil. It’s the one with the chips

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The Strait of Hormuz does not manufacture semiconductors or host data centers. However, its closure effective March 4 threatens to destabilize the heart of the global technology economy. Taiwan, which through TSMC manufactures around 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, runs on imported energy, and a large part of it flowed through that strait. The connection between a conflict in the Middle East and the price of a GPU It is not metaphorical. It is totally physical. Why is it important. What Trump has described as a “minor excursion” began on February 28 as a military intervention against the Iranian leadership and has led to the almost total closure of the passage that connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean. 20% of the world’s natural gas and 25% of the global oil usually pass through there. Now, practically nothing happens. Between the lines. The problem for the chip industry is not oil, but two much less visible resources: The LNG. The Middle East supplies 37% of the fuel that powers the Taiwanese electrical grid, and that electricity is what TSMC’s factories consume with an energy hunger that demands continuous supply. And helium, which is even more delicate: it is essential in the process of photolithography and has no viable substitute. Taiwan only has LNG reserves for 11 days without external imports. South Korea has 52; Japan, three weeks. The contrast. South Korea and Japan have been building energy security buffers for years precisely because they know how much they depend on abroad. Taiwan, on the other hand, has historically prioritized cost over resilience: its LNG storage capacity is much lower than that of its neighbors, and that is now taking its toll. It’s not just a matter of reserve days. The thing is that Samsung and SK Hynix operate in a country with more robust emergency infrastructure, while TSMC, the company on which practically the entire global technological ecosystem depends, turns out to be the most exposed of all. Yes, but. Companies are not sitting idly by: TSMC has secured LNG supplies until mid-May. As for helium, Australia and the United States have the capacity to partially compensate for Qatar’s decline. Morgan Stanley estimates that several additional shipments are already heading to the islandalthough Taiwan has probably paid a notable premium for them. That premium will most likely translate into a price increase. The big question. The real risk is not the immediate cut, but how long this lasts. Consumers expecting GPUs for gaming They will be the last in line. In Xataka | Chinese airlines are the only ones still flying over Russia. And that is why they are the winners of the Iran crisis Featured image | Xataka

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