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Carrefour now sells, at an outlet price, this huge 75-inch QLED TV with Dolby Vision & Atmos

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Carrefour is celebrating the “Super Deals”, a campaign valid until May 25 and in which you can find a multitude of quality televisions with interest-free financing in 12 months and free shipping. One of the models that is worth it (especially if you are looking for a large television) is this one. TCL 75P71K which has gone from costing 899 euros to 599 euros. TV TCL 75P71K 75″ (190.5 cm), QLED, 4K UHD, 120 Hz, Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A large TV at a reduced price If a few years ago you had told us that you could buy a TV 75 inch QLED With the latest in Google software and for this price, we wouldn’t have believed it. TCL has become a favorite brand for those looking for a giant diagonal without giving up solvent panel technology. This TCL 75P71K isn’t just a big screen; is a statement of intent about how image processing has evolved in the mid-entry range. The technology Quantum Dot It is the heart of this TV, which offers a wider color palette than traditional LEDs. Although it is true that the real magic happens in your brain. Your processor is AiPQ Pro chipwhich uses artificial intelligence to upscale low-resolution content to 4K. It is also a TV compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X, so at a sound level it offers an immersive experience. The operating system under which it works is Google TVa system with clean interfacefast and, above all, intelligent, which groups subscriptions to the main streaming platforms on a single screen. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: offer for smart tv tcl 75P71K ✅ THE BEST Size-price ratio: offering 75 inches (almost 190 cm diagonal) with QLED technology at this price is simply unbeatable for those looking for a home theater. Sound Compatibility: supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X, ensuring a much more immersive surround audio experience. ❌ THE WORST 60Hz refresh rate… For players on new generation consoles (PS5 or Xbox Series X), this means that they will not be able to enjoy the full fluidity of 120 fps. Viewing angles… Being such a large format, if you sit too far to one side of the television, you may notice that the colors lose some intensity. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are a lover of series and movies. If you want to feel inside the film and value the size of the image more than extreme technicalities. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You have a small living room. At less than 2.5 or 3 meters, a 75-inch screen can be tiring on the eyes and you will notice image imperfections more. Some sound bars that may interest you for this television TCL Q65H Sound Bar 3.1.2, 340W The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG S40T – Smart Sound Bar, 300W, 2.1 Channels 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 | Webedia and TCL In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros

While we were looking at gasoline, the Iran crisis has skyrocketed the price of asphalt. And the roads of half the world are already suffering from it

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A few months ago we published in Xataka an article with the following title: Spanish roads have a problem in 2026: repairing a kilometer of asphalt is more expensive than ever. It was February 26, 2026. In it we analyzed the problem that Spain had encountered. Our roads, prepared for a hot and dry climate (especially in the southern half) had suffered very intense days of almost constant rain. It didn’t take long for the holes to appear and neither did the complaints in the media and social networks about the supposed poor condition of the roads. Trying to understand if this is really the case or not and why it is estimated that the State needs to invest some of 13,000 million euros to fix themwe looked to see if it had become more expensive the price of asphalt in recent years. Something that, indeed, was reflected in the aforementioned article. But this, as we said, was published on February 26. Two days later, on February 28, we woke up to the news that the Government of the United States and Israel had launched a joint bombing offensive against Iran. The rest, we already know. Crisis in oil supplya battle for open and close the Hormuz canal and fuel increases for passenger cars and airplanes. But there is something that has also risen. And that something is called asphalt. More expensive than ever (now yes) And in less than three months, which seem to have lasted a lifetime, the headline has become outdated. At the end of last month, Asefma (Spanish Association of Asphalt Mixture Manufacturers) already warned that the price of asphalt was skyrocketing. According to this association, in March alone the average price of asphalt had risen 8.2%. Nothing compared to April, when it did so by 49.3%. He overrun of the final product is due, above all, to the increase in the price of bitumen that acts as a binder for asphalt and is where the increase in the price of oil has the most impact. Asefma has come to consider that the increase in the price of asphalt was putting at risk the viability of the signed contracts or even whether they will be fulfilled or completed if the works have already begun. The truth is that, beyond the possible pressure measures of the employers’ association that defends the interests of its associates, the price of asphalt has skyrocketed inside and outside our country. To understand why asphalt has become more expensive you have to understand what makes it up. The pavement of our roads is made up of dirt and stones that are compacted. They serve as a base but also cushion the weight placed on them to delay the breaking of the asphalt. This asphalt is a bituminous mixture that uses bitumen of different intensity depending on where the road is going to be built. Those that resist heat better tend to be less flexible and those that drain better tend to be more flexible. Therefore, the latter They can melt when temperatures are very high. All components have been affected by the increase in the price of oil. To begin with, the earth and stones have to be transported by heavy vehicles with very high diesel consumption, precisely the fuel that has become most expensive. The same thing happens with the refinement of bitumen or asphalt (what we ultimately step on). If energy costs rise, the price of this product rises. But, in addition, the price of bitumen is closely linked to the price of oil. This product is made from the densest oil in the barrel, the least usable in energy terms and the most expensive to convert into fuel. This product is what is refined to obtain bitumen and, with bombs falling on Iran and the subsequent response on neighboring countries, the production and export of raw materials It has been very diminished, obviously. The American company Victory Paving figure in an increase of between 2 and 3% in the price of asphalt for every 10 dollars that a barrel of oil rises. They also argue that the shortage is greater because the rise in energy costs has an impact on a drop in the production of refineries and these usually prioritize the production of diesel and gasoline over asphalt refining because the fuels are more profitable. Richard Hudock, president of Derry Construction Co., pointed out to the American media who had never suffered a crisis so serious in the 42 years that they had been working, ensuring that the impact of the price of oil on the raw materials and fuel to be able to operate their vehicles put their job at risk this summer. In Argus They point out that the situation in Africa is no better. They point out that the bitumen that reaches countries like South Africa has become almost exclusively dependent on trade with Greece and Türkiye, once the Middle East tap has been closed. This has caused the price of each freighter to triple. If the price of asphalt has grown in the United States, South Africa and Spain, doubts have also grown about what to do in these cases. In the first of these countries It has been proposed to delay the patching of certain streets or highways. But this can cause the problem to worsen and, even if the price of oil falls again in the future, the damage will be deeper and the investment to be made would have to be larger. And the problem is that in the United States, the United Kingdom and Spain we face the same problem. The winters In all of these countries it has been very cold or very rainy, so the condition of the asphalt has been compromised. In BBC They report that the United Kingdom had already increased the budget to repair its roads but that the increase in the price of oil has put this item in check. The result, as … Read more

Fitbit Air, features, price and technical sheet

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Fitbit seemed to have remained in the background within the Google ecosystem, almost like a brand that remained there by inertia while the prominence fell to the PixelWatch. Now come back with Fitbit Aira simple and light bracelet, which points just in the opposite direction to that of many smart watches: fewer visible functions, less complications and a more contained price. The paradox is that this return of hardware also comes with a less obvious reading: the brand, loved by many users, is beginning to become increasingly diluted within the search giant. It is not just any release within the Google catalog. The Fitbit Air is Fitbit’s first hardware device in almost four years, so its arrival could be read as a small resurrection for the brand. But the entire movement points in another direction. Google bought Fitbit a few years ago for $2.1 billion and, since then, it has been bringing this technology increasingly closer to its own ecosystem. Now the step is even more visible: Google is already presenting the old Fitbit app under the name Google Health, a step that reveals part of its strategy. Fitbit Air technical sheet Fitbit Air dimensions and weight Length: 34.9mm Width: 17mm height: 8.3mm 5.2g without strap 12g with strap Memory Saves 7 days of detailed minute-by-minute motion data. Save 1 day of training data Save daily totals for the last 30 days Stores heart rate data in 2 second intervals battery and charging Up to 7 days of autonomy Lithium polymer battery Charge from 0 to 100% in 90 minutes connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 sensors Optical heart rate monitor Three-axis accelerometer Red and infrared sensors to monitor oxygen saturation (SpO2) On-device temperature sensor (skin temperature variation available in the Google Health app) vibration motor Endurance Water resistant up to 50 meters. colors Obsidian, mist gray, raspberry, lavender price From 99.99 euros A simple bracelet for a much more ambitious strategy Fitbit Air is quick to understand because it doesn’t try to do everything. It has no screen, it has no buttons and you don’t want to become another device to look at every few minutes. The idea is simpler: you put it on, wear it during the day or at night and let it record activity, sleep and some health metrics without asking you too much attention. We are looking at a product that weighs 12 grams with the strap and 5.2 grams without it, so Google’s promise seems to go in the direction of having more functions in sight as well as wearing something comfortable that almost disappears on the wrist. That simplicity doesn’t mean that the Fitbit Air arrives empty inside. It incorporates an optical heart rate sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor and skin temperature sensor for sleep monitoring. It also withstands immersion up to 50 meters and promises seven days of battery life on a charge, plus one day of use with five minutes plugged in. Another important detail is that it can work simultaneously with a Pixel Watch. So it doesn’t seem designed for you if you just want to respond to messages, receive notifications, or have a screen full of data on your wrist. That’s what smart watches are already for. But if you are looking for a simple way to measure your activity, your rest and some health signals without getting too complicated, Fitbit Air may be an option to consider. It also fits if you already have a Pixel Watch and prefer to leave the watch for the day, but wear something lighter to sleep or train. The other big change you will not notice on your wrist, but on your mobile. If you used Fitbit as a reference application, as we pointed out above, that space is renamed Google Health. Google’s idea is to bring together health monitoring, wellness data and personalized coaching, all in one place. The change also involves integrating Health Connect, the Android layer designed to organize health data between applications. On paper, it may seem like just a name change, but it says a lot about what’s happening: Fitbit continues to appear on the band, while the daily experience begins to move more and more towards Google. The subscription layer also changes location. Google explains that Fitbit Premium becomes Google Health Premium. This is where the most ambitious features come in, such as the personal health coach integrated with Gemini, plans that adapt to progress, rest and recovery, or the possibility of receiving more personalized information on well-being. Price and availability of Google Fitbit Air in Spain Google Fitbit Air can now be reserved in Spain from 99.99 euros. The device also includes a three-month trial of Google Health Premium for new members, with subsequent automatic renewal for 8.99 euros per month if not canceled. The colors and finishes available are the following: Obsidianwith matte black stainless steel buckle Fog graywith polished silver stainless steel buckle Raspberrywith polished champagne gold stainless steel buckle Lavenderwith polished silver stainless steel buckle Images | Google In Xataka | A Chinese company has created AI glasses without a camera. Their message is very simple: they are not spying on you.

the price of a hectare of olive grove falls in Jaén while the rest of the land soars

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Something is happening in Jaén. The price of a hectare of olive grove has fallen: it went from 17,682 euros in 2023 to 17,499 euros in 2024; the last year of which we have consolidated data. And it may seem like an anecdote (after all, it is a decrease of 1.03%), but it is not. Because while the olive grove loses value, the rest of the agricultural land increases: the orchard increases by 13%, dry fruits by 19.7%, arable land by 18.3% and subtropical crops by 26.1%. What is happening to the olive grove? A complicated question. We could talk about many factors (the collapse in the price of oil at source, the increase in production costs or a 2025-26 campaign that was expected to be bad before it started), but we would be focusing on the situation and not on the underlying trend. The central issue hidden in the data is that Jaén is the “canary in the mine” of the Spanish olive grove. After all, Jaén is especially sensitive to changes in the profitability of the olive grove: on the one hand, the monoculture concentration of the olive grove in the province has caused many parallel dry lands to be in slope areas that are difficult to mechanize and almost impossible to convert into intensive ones no matter how much water is available. And let us not forget to remember that the olive grove does not stop growing. With the only exception of the small decline in 2022 (0.08% already recovered in 2023), the hectares of olive groves They have grown year after year. Does demand grow and price fall? With the provisional data of the Survey on Crop Areas and Yields (ESYRCE) 2025 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) in hand, the olive grove area in Spain reached 2,873,396 hectares. This is 1.63% more than in 2024 and 5% more than in 2015. And yet the price falls. The key is that does it unevenly: Irrigation gains ground over dry land, super-intensive olive trees in hedges spread over land previously dedicated to cereal or cotton, and investment funds concentrate their enormous resources in areas with more water. The great transformation of the Spanish olive grove. We said it years ago, Spain faces an enormous agrarian challenge, an unprecedented industrial reconversion: convert 1,901,529 hectares of olive groves into irrigation before it’s too late. And that “afternoon” is closer than ever because the Junta de Andalucía The cut in aid amounts to up to 22% to the Jaén olive grove that would derive from the proposal for the new CAP. Here is the key, here is the factor that will change the field in the coming years. Image | Txemari. (Navarre) In Xataka | Spain faces its greatest agricultural challenge of the century: converting 1,901,529 hectares of olive groves into irrigation before it is too late

Its price drops to 1.78 euros per month

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If we take a look at the best VPNs on the marketthere is a feature that not all of them include. They all work great, but most tend to have a limited number of devices per account. One of the exceptions to this is Surfshark, which allows, with a single account, have a quality VPN on all your devices. The best? He is now celebrating his birthday and we can get this VPN for only 1.78 euros per month. Surfshark Starter Subscription – monthly The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Surfshark has its best price of 2026 right now Why go for a paid VPN? Although there are free options that can be useful to us at a specific time, the reality is that these free VPNs They are not recommended in the long run.. They tend to be full of advertising and offer a slow connection, although that is not their biggest flaw. When we use a VPN, we want to protect our Internet traffic and, precisely, free VPNs are not as secure as they promise to be. The ideal is to go for a paid one and, if we can do it for one that is also very cheap, even better. Surfshark is a VPN that stands out for being very easy to install and useit doesn’t matter if it is on a PC, a mobile phone or a tablet, for example. Furthermore, as it has more than 4,500 servers, we will always have a connection option. Let’s now go to the prices of this promo. As we have told you a little above, its most economical plan, called Surfshark Starter, is available 1.78 euros per month if we go for their two-year plan. Doing the numbers, that implies that 24 months of this service cost 48.06 euros and, furthermore, you get three extra months (so there will be 27 months in total). Now, their other two plans are also included in this birthday promo. If you are looking for more security for your computers, Surfshark One may suit you. In addition to VPN, it includes other tools such as antivirus or a system that alerts you if your data has been leaked on the Internetamong others. Sale, if we go for his two-year plan, for 2.08 euros per month and includes three extra months (so 27 months cost 56.16 euros). The latest, Surfshark One+ includes everything the previous one has and adds Incogni to the formula. What is it for? It is a tool that will help you delete your data from different databases. It also includes three extra months and costs right now 4.18 euros per month if you opt for its two-year subscription (so, in total, it costs 112.86 euros). 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 | surfshark In Xataka | Best VPNs 2026: guide with the 17 best services to protect your online privacy In Xataka | Why it is dangerous to connect to public Wi-Fi and what you should do to protect yourself

Three decades of innovation in lithium batteries and a 99% drop in price, in an illuminating graph

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The world has been immersed for years in two essential transitions to leave fossil fuels behind: energy and mobility. But for both to be possible, it is an essential requirement that a technology continue to improve and also drop in price: that of batteries, one of the main components of electric cars and the one responsible for storing excess energy in times of energy surpluses, for example in wind and solar energy. And in fact, this is what he has done: In the last 35 years the price of lithium batteries has plummeted 99%. In 1991, a lithium ion battery cost $9,210 per kWh (in constant 2024 dollars). In 2023, that same kilowatt-hour cost $111: we are talking about a drop of almost 99% in almost three decades. To make it tangible, Hannah Ritchie and Pablo Rosado of Our World in Data gives an example applied to car batteries: the battery of a current standard electric car with a range of 350 to 400 kilometers today costs about $5,000. A decade ago the same component would have cost more than $20,000. In 1991, almost $600,000. There is a strategic threshold that we have surpassed recently: 100 dollars/hWh, considered historically the point of economic parity with the internal combustion vehicle, but At the end of 2025 we will already overcome the barrier reaching 84 dollars/kWh. First of all, let’s start with the presentations: the graphics are from Our World in Dataa project of the Global Change Data Lab linked to the University of Oxford. And the primary source is a data series updated by Rupert Way, built on the original work by Ziegler and Trancik and completed with data from BloombergNEF and Avicenne Energy. All data is expressed in constant 2024 dollars. The price of lithium batteries has fallen 99% in 35 years The first graph shows the evolution of the price of lithium ion cells between 1991 and 2024, in constant 2024 dollars per kWh on a logarithmic axis. The line declines continuously and sharply throughout the series of years without any signs of stabilization until ending around $50-60/kWh in 2024. Evolution of the price of lithium ion batteries: 1991 – 2024. Our World in Data The second graph combines price with global accumulated production and uses a double logarithmic scale: it starts from an installed capacity of 130 kWh in 1991 and reaches 3,510 GWh in 2023. That the line remains straight for more than three decades, in two different graphs and with data from different sources, confirms that The price drop is not a coincidence or a streak. It is a stable mathematical pattern that allows you to project where prices will go. This trend is more important than the fall itself. Every time global cumulative production doubles, battery prices have fallen by 19%. Our World in Data This second chart shows that every time global cumulative lithium-ion battery production doubled, the price fell by 19%. That is the learning rate known as Wright’s Law. The learning curve remains stable for more than thirty years, regardless of financial crises, supply problems and even a pandemic. Behind that graph is that enormous jump from the 130 kWh installed in 1991 to 3,510 GWh in 2023. That is 27 million times more capacity in three decades and each doubling along the way led to a 19% reduction in price. With the current rate of installation, these duplications occur in less and less time, which implies that the curve is not going to slow down due to inertia. These graphs do not describe the past: they are a projection of the future. A stable learning rate of 19% per capacity doubling is a planning tool: it helps the industry and its actors to reliably estimate when storage will reach cost thresholds that make the electricity grid viable with high renewable penetration. According to IRENAthe cost of solar energy fell by 90% between 2010 and 2023 following the same logic. That the threshold has fallen below $100/kWh already has consequences: the European Commission estimates that the EU will need between 200 and 600 GWh of storage by 2030 and precisely this trajectory means that Europe will get the bills for its energy transition. However, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the graphs show the average cell price of the different types of lithium ion batteries, which have very different profiles of cost, life cycles or energy density. That doesn’t appear on the graph. Nor that battery cost is not everythingsince it has associated costs, such as installation or replacement. Likewise, it does not touch on the structural risks of the supply chain: lithium, cobalt or nickel are geographically concentrated and vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, such as warns the International Energy Agency. And although they are becoming cheaper, their weight and volume are still a handicap for some scenarios such as aviation or heavy trucks. In Xataka | The last piece of the renewable puzzle now fits: the price of storage batteries has reached its minimum In Xataka | China dominates the world of renewable energy, but it has an Achilles heel: it depends on the West more than it admits Cover | Our World in data

After gasoline, the war in Iran is about to skyrocket the price of something just as painful: your Zara clothes

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During the oil crisis In 1973, several industries that seemed completely unrelated to energy, such as plastics or fertilizers, suddenly discovered that Your costs could skyrocket in a matter of weeks for decisions made thousands of miles away, altering prices and supply chains in sectors where no one looked at the barrel of crude oil. From oil to the closet. I counted the weekend Reuters that the rise in energy prices after the war in Iran is beginning to filter down a lot beyond gasoline or transportation, reaching a less obvious field: the clothes that reach the stores. The link is direct, because a good part of the textile industry depends on petroleum derivatives, and any tension in that market is quickly transmitted to the materials that support global garment production. The key piece. Polyester dominates the global textile industry with a massive presence in almost all types of clothing, from sportswear to everyday dresses. The problem is that its manufacture depends of compounds such as PTA and MEGwhose cost has skyrocketedabout 30% due to the rise in crude oil, the increase in from Asian suppliers and disruptions in the Middle East. This pressure turns the polyester into the entry point of the energy crisis in fashion, transferring the impact from the energy markets to the fabric of the industry itself. The chain that begins to break. Reuters remembered that the blow is being felt with special intensity in India and Bangladeshtwo pillars of global clothing production. Factories that were previously operating at full capacity have drastically reduced their activity, with looms stopped, production cut by less than half and difficulties in fulfilling international orders. Added to this is the labor shortage in some textile centers, caused by basic energy problems such as the lack of gas, which adds another layer of tension to a system already on the limit. Gain time without escape. Big names emerge here, where companies like Inditex or H&M They are not yet immediately transferring the impact to the consumer thanks to advance purchases and inventory planning, which has allowed them to mitigate and cushion the blow in the short term. Even so, suppliers already they are announcing increases of prices and the absorption margin has a very clear limit. Plus: The use of recycled polyester offers some relief, although its weight remains low within the overall total, limiting its ability to offset current pressure. Costs rise, demand trembles. Thus, the price increase starts to move to threads, dyes, transportation and essential components, generating a chain effect that can end up affecting the volume of orders. For their part, manufacturers warn that, if the situation continues, production will fall and consumers will reduce purchases due to higher prices. The phenomenon, known as demand destructionintroduces an added risk: a simultaneous drop in supply and consumption that affects the entire industry. It’s not just the Zara shirt, but also the shoes. Yes, because the impact of oil aims to spread as well to the footwear sectorwhere derived materials such as foams, adhesives or synthetic soles also depend on petrochemical products. In other words, this means that the pressure on costs will not be limited to t-shirts or pants, but will reach a wide range of products, complicating the price planning and market stability. The crisis where no one was looking. In short, what began as a rise in energy prices It is becoming a structural problem for the fashion industry. In essence, the dependence on oil for key materials turns any conflict into a direct variable. about the final price of the garments. And as pressure builds up in the supply chain, the impact is no longer invisible or minimal, but is slowly but inexorably approaching. consumer pocketsignaling a profound change in how geopolitics can end up being reflected in something as everyday as the shirt that until now you bought for 20 euros. Image | POT, Leitonmahillo In Xataka | If the war resumes again, the US runs a risk unprecedented in the history of war: that the only one with missiles will be Iran. In Xataka | If the question is why the US attacked an Iranian ship with a weapon unprecedented in 40 years, we already know the answer: a “gift from China”

features, price and technical sheet

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March 2023. It has been more than three years since Volkswagen will show us the ID for the first time. 2all. That car has finally been called ID.Polo. It is a subtlety without much importance that perfectly summarizes the path that the company has taken in recent years and what steps the electric car has been taking. Be that as it may, we already know all the technical and mechanical details and the price of a car that It will be manufactured in Martorell. Volkswagen ID technical sheet. Pole VOLKSWAGEN ID. Pole Body type Five-seater urban Measurements and weight 4,053 mm long, 1,816 mm wide and 1,530 mm high. Wheelbase of 2,600 mm. 1,576 kg weight. Trunk 441 liters. Maximum power 155 kW (211 hp) WLTP consumption 13.5 kWh/100 km and 449 km of autonomy. DGT environmental distinctive Zero emissions. Driving aids (ADAS) Mandatory by the European Union. Adaptive cruise control with parking assistant. Others 10-inch screen for the instrument panel and 13-inch screen for the infotainment. Possibility of including matrix lights, 480-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system with ten speakers, including a central one and subwoofer, and seats with electric adjustments and a massage function. electric hybrid No. Plug-in hybrid No. Electric Yeah. Version with LFP battery of 37 kWh net (autonomy to be confirmed) with powers of 85 kW (116 HP) and 99 kW (135 HP). Version with NCM battery of 52 kWh (449 km of autonomy) and 155 kW (211 HP of power) Price and release Now available in its 52 kWh battery version. Without aid: from 35,070 euros With discounts and aid: from 24,330 euros “Typically Volkswagen” When Volkswagen presented the ID. 2all said it was a car “typically Volkswagen”. By this they meant that it was a car that should fit into most families. That “2all” didn’t leave much room for doubt either. Those days we thought that the electric car was going to advance faster than what we have seen since. The “cheap” electric car has a problem. Right now, its batteries are short and its main obstacle is its autonomy on the road. With a Volkswagen Polo you traveled anywhere with more or less discomfort in terms of space. The ID. 2all It promised those same inconveniences but, in addition, added another that many clients do not seem to be willing to assume: lengthen travel times. In the three years that have passed since then, the brands have verified that the customer has certain reluctance to make the leap to this technology if they do not have a guaranteed autonomy large enough to Do not turn trips into a small ordealno matter how few they are per year. And they have also discovered that they do not want something disruptive, that they do not care if the car is electric if it maintains the essences that we already knew. Volkswagen has remained firm in its commitment to offer an electric car for less than 25,000 euros but it has changed some decisions that were not liked. The most obvious, the name. The car will eventually be called Volkswagen ID. Polo, writing a new page in the history of the model. The second thing is the physical buttons, which the German company is returning to its models after poor usability decisions and certainly erratic functioning on its touch surfaces. The most urban Volkswagen Polo in history Current technical limitations, until higher energy density batteries arrive and their popularity lowers manufacturing prices, forces this Volkswagen ID. Polo is the most urban version of its history. And the small electric from the Germans arrives with a size of 4,053 mm long, 1,816 mm wide and 1,530 mm high. Measurements more than solvent for the city that, with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm, promise a lot of interior space. The point is that your starting battery to get below 25,000 euros is very short, barely 37 kWh net which will be combined with powers of 85 kW (116 HP) and 99 kW (135 HP). With that size, the car will be limited to the urban environment and the periphery. With a highway consumption of 20 kWh/100 km, these versions of the ID. Polo would not reach 200 kilometers of real autonomy. Above, a 155 kW (211 HP) version can be ordered and 52 kWh NCM battery which approves a maximum of 449 kilometers but anticipates a real road autonomy of 250 kilometers if consumption is 20 kWh/100 km on the road. Without proving it, going below that figure would be extraordinary news for those looking for a car with a minimum cost to their pocket on a day-to-day basis and who does not sacrifice the ability to go out on weekends without the trip taking forever. As long as, of course, the trip is less than 350 kilometers. Volkswagen promises fast charges from 10 to 80% of battery capacity in “approximately 24 minutes.” Inside, the car comes with a Digital Cockpit that is built on a 10-inch screen to serve as an instrument panel. The infotainment is mounted on a 13-inch central screen compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This screen is accompanied by a lower button panel and touch controls on the steering wheel. A decision that is marked by the latest controversies caused for the jump to “everything touch” and that we have tried to correct here. At the moment, the car only arrives with its most powerful version and larger battery, but the brand announces that in summer we will see its most basic versions. These will already have an adaptive cruise function, LED headlights with automatic high-low beam activation and a multifunction steering wheel. In its higher versions, keyless opening and starting, rear view cameras with parking aids, inductive charging for the mobile phone or voice control of the infotainment system can be added. In the top-of-the-range versions, matrix headlights, IQ.LIGHT LED Matrix headlights, can be added, and as an option, a 480-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system with ten speakers, … Read more

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If what we are looking for is a phone that takes up less space in our pocket, but that when opened behaves like a large cell phone, a foldable clamshell phone may be a good option. The idea is quickly understood, but other things such as specifications and, above all, how much it costs also matter. with the new razr 70, razr 70 Plus and razr 70 Ultrawhat we have seen is a family that aims precisely at that need: very similar on the outside, but much more separated when we start to look inside. The range is organized into three fairly clear steps. The Motorola razr 70 is the gateway, with the lowest price of the family and some visible concessions in external screen, processor and charging. The razr 70 Plus occupies the middle ground, already with a 4-inch external screen, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and a more balanced card. The razr 70 Ultra is reserved for those looking for the most ambitious: better processor, more memory, larger capacity battery, faster charging and a more complete camera system. Technical data sheet of the Motorola razr 70, razr 70 Plus and razr 70 Ultra MOTOROLA RAZR 70 MOTOROLA RAZR 70 Plus MOTOROLA RAZR 70 Ultra dimensions and weight Folded: 88.08 x 73.99 x 15.85 mm Unfolded: 171.30 x 73.99 x 7.25 mm Weight: 188 grams Folded: 88.09 × 73.99 × 15.32 mm Unfolded: 171.42 × 73.99 × 7.09 mm Weight: 189 grams Folded: 88.12 × 73.99 × 15.69 mm Unfolded: 171.48 × 73.99 × 7.19 mm Weight: 199 grams internal screen 6.9 inch LTPO AMOLED Resolution 1080 x 2640 22:9 format 10-bit color Refresh rate: up to 120 Hz Peak brightness: 3,000 nits Dolby Vision 6.9 inch LTPO AMOLED Resolution 1080 x 2620 22:9 format 10-bit color Refresh rate: up to 165 Hz Peak brightness: 3,000 nits Dolby Vision 6.96 inch LTPO AMOLED Resolution 1224 x 2992 22:9 format 10-bit color Refresh rate: up to 165 Hz Peak brightness: 5,000 nits Dolby Vision external screen 3.63 inch OLED 10-bit color Refresh rate: up to 90 Hz Peak brightness: 1,700 nits Gorilla Glass Victus 4 inch OLED 10-bit color Refresh rate: up to 165 Hz Peak brightness: 2,400 nits Gorilla Glass Victus 4 inch OLED 10-bit color Refresh rate: up to 165 Hz Peak brightness: 3,000 nits Gorilla Glass Ceramic processor MediaTek Dimensity 7450X Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform ram memory 8GB LPDDR5X 12GB LPDDR5X 16GB LPDDR5X internal storage 256GB 256GB 512GB 512GB rear camera 50 MP (main) 1.6um Quad Pixel f/1.7 Dolby Vision 50 MP (ultra wide angle) 1.28um Quad Pixel 122° f/2.0 Macro 50 MP (main) 1.6um Quad Pixel f/1.8 Dolby Vision 50 MP (ultra wide angle) 1.28um Quad Pixel 122° f/2.0 Macro 50 MP (main) 2.0um Quad Pixel f/1.8 Dolby Vision 50 MP (ultra wide angle) 1.2um Quad Pixel 122° f/2.0 Macro front camera 32MP 1.28um Quad Pixel f/2.4 32MP 1.28um Quad Pixel f/2.4 50MP 1.28um Quad Pixel f/2.0 battery 4,800 mAh 30W fast charging Wireless charging 15W 4,500 mAh 45W fast charging Wireless charging 15W Reverse charging 5W 5,000 mAh Fast charging 68W Wireless charging 30W Reverse charging 5W operating system Android 16 Android 16 Android 16 connectivity 5G Wi-Fi GPS USB type C NFC 5G Wi-Fi GPS USB type C NFC 5G Wi-Fi GPS USB type C NFC others Side fingerprint reader Motorcycle AI Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos 3x microphones IP48 resistance Side fingerprint reader Motorcycle AI Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos 3x microphones IP48 resistance Side fingerprint reader Motorcycle AI Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos 3x microphones IP48 resistance price From 869 euros From 1,049 euros From 1,399 euros Motorola has made three razr 70, not three copies of the same mobile Motorola’s first big message is not in the processor or the camera, but in the design. The company relies again on Pantone to give personality to each model, but it does not do it in the same way throughout the range. The razr 70 is the most varied in colors, with Hematite, Violet Ice, Sporting Green and Bright White. The Plus stays in a single Pantone Mountain View, while the Ultra looks for a more sophisticated point with Orient Blue in Alcantara and Cocoa with a wood finish. From left to right: Motorola razr 70, razr 70 Plus and razr 70 Ultra As we say, the separation that is easiest to see in everyday life begins on screens. The razr 70 has a 3.63-inch external screen that, according to the firm, is enough to run complete applications, check notifications or respond to messages without opening the phone. In the razr 70 Plus and the razr 70 Ultra the jump is in the outer 4 inches, with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. In addition, the external panel of the Plus reaches 2,400 nits of maximum brightness, while that of the Ultra goes up to 3,000 nits. The internal screen maintains a common base in all three models, but not all of them play the same. The Razr 70 opts for a 6.90-inch panel with 120 Hz, the Razr 70 Plus remains on that same diagonal but goes up to 165 Hz, and the Razr 70 Ultra takes a small leap up to 6.96 inches, also with 165 Hz. Beyond the size, the real difference is in the refresh rate: the higher the number, the greater the fluidity, something that is especially noticeable in games and when navigating the interface. Part of that difference is explained with LTPO. This type of panel allows you to vary the refresh rate in real time, reducing it when it is not necessary or increasing it when we are looking for maximum response. This, as you can imagine, has a direct impact on autonomy: by not always maintaining the highest rate, consumption is better adjusted to real use and the battery should stretch more on a day-to-day basis. In the case of the Razr 70 Ultra, in addition, the peak … Read more

the price will be a victim of RAMageddon

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Steam Machine, Valve’s new machine, should already be on the market. However, a few weeks ago something curious happened: Valve appeared at GDC asking for ‘help’ to be able to buy RAM memory. Because not even the company that dominates PC gaming is safe from the component crisis. Meanwhile, Microsoft is preparing the new Xbox, the one known as Project Helixand the CEO of Microsoft Gaming is already heating up the ground. It’s going to be expensive. Project Helix. It’s not a secret that Xbox is quite out of the competition hardware at the moment. With Xbox Series they jumped into the pool with two models (Series X for enthusiasts and S Series for those who didn’t need so much) and the strategy has not worked (added to other decisions of the company in which everything is an Xbox, so… why buy an Xbox?). With Project Helix they want to target another user: the one who wants a consolidated PC. Steam Deck has paved the way for many and the Steam Machine is still that: a PC, but in console format. Nothing is officially known about the machine, but it will be “a console for playing great games, including PC games,” in the words of the new CEO, Asha Sharma. There are rumors of all kinds such as the opening to Steam to be able to use third-party stores and even that they will not use a custom APU, but rather one from AMD available to anyone who wants to buy a PC. And the price, obviously, is something that is on the table. The notice. At Xataka we have not echoed the rumors in this regard for two reasons. The first is because you have to wait for confirmation. The second is because the rumors can come to nothing considering how the component crisis is going. In fact, the fork that is being shuffling It is between 1,200 and 3,000 dollars, clearly excessive and, as we say, without official basis. But what we can do is pay attention to what Sharma said in a podcast recorded with Game File. When asked about the current memory shortage situation, the board commented: “All of those things are in the equation. Memory prices will affect the price of the machine, but also availability. We’re looking at where we need to be, but we’re not ready to share a roadmap for the launch of Project Helix yet. My approach is to focus on what’s within our control: building a great console to play great games, including PC games.” No one escapes RAMageddon. Since Helix began to be talked about as a premium product, expectations about the price began to fly. There was hope, that a company with the potential of Microsoft would cushion the blow (I had that hope in the Steam Machine and Everything indicates that it will not be). However, the fact that Asha confirms so boldly that the current situation will affect both price and availability does not advance a situation in which we have a price more similar to that of a console than that of a PC. As always, we will have to wait because everything is in the very early stages of the conversation, but it is evident that the situation of the RAM and the data centers is disrupting the plans of companies like Valve, Microsoft and even Sony with its PlayStation 6. In fact, it is already disrupting the current stock. There are the Steam Deck as an example, with a Valve alluding to stock outages for the current situation. Very active. Before we mentioned the “everything is an Xbox” strategy that the company pushed for a time. The result was a loss of identity that, now, they seem to want to recover. Sharma is pushing for a new emblem”We are Xbox“, wallpapering the office walls with the “return of Xbox” and taking some measures like the price drop for Game Pass Ultimate (leaving ‘Call of Duty’ out, yes). Although was put under the magnifying glass Coming from one of Microsoft’s AI divisions, the new CEO has not taken long to begin to show that she has different ideas for the brand and undertaking different actions to win back her audience. The problem is that it will have to deal with a diffuse hardware launch that points to a price to which the console market is not accustomed. They are expected to begin shipping development kits to developers early next year and Project Helix will go on sale by the end of 2027. A lot can change in a year, but Nobody knows very well if something is better or worse.. In Xataka | A few days ago a man bought an Xbox 360 for five euros at a flea market. Inside was a treasure called ‘GTA IV Beta’

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