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The situation with RAM prices is so desperate that there are already those who build their own memory at home

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The crisis we are experiencing with RAM memories and its exorbitant price is shaking the technology industry in multiple ways, precisely because they are components that found in the vast majority of devices that we use in our daily lives. Faced with the crazy prices, there are users who have not given up and have resorted to extreme solutions: building their own RAM memories. Untenable. Memory prices have skyrocketed to unsustainable levels. DDR5 modules that previously cost between 100 and 150 euros now easily exceed 350 euros in many markets. You can blame the AI. And the demand for DRAM for artificial intelligence applications has absorbed a large part of global production. OpenAI alone has accounted for 40% of all productionleaving home users paying the consequences. The worst thing is that it doesn’t look like this is going to be solved soon. And it is that according to analysis firm IDC, the shortage could last until 2027. cheap adapters. In recent weeks we have seen how some users have chosen to build their own RAM memories to face the price crisis. One of the approaches is to use SODIMM to UDIMM adapters. In a video The Hardware Canucks YouTube channel shows how they have tested this solution on Ryzen 7000, 9000, Intel LGA 1700 and LGA 1851 systems without too many problems. The approach is simple: buy DDR5 SODIMM modules (the ones for laptops) that are still relatively cheap and connect them to the system using adapters that cost between 10 and 15 euros. It must be said that this method also has its limitations, and that is that the data transfer speed that these adapters achieve is quite a lottery. In the tests carried out by Hardware Canucks they say that some do not exceed 4,800 MT/s stably, while others reach 5,600 MT/s or even 5,800 MT/s, although it depends a lot on the adapter model and the platform. In terms of performance, the good thing is that the difference is practically imperceptible. According to the content creator’s tests, with an RTX 5090 and a Ryzen 9800X3D, the difference is between 5 and 7% in the worst case compared to conventional DDR5-6000 memory. A more radical solution. Another approach is the one that the Russian modder VIK-on has opted for. And just as they count From Videocardz, the enthusiast has built a functional 32GB stick by combining chips from two 16GB SODIMM modules from SK Hynix, a Chinese PCB, and a heatsink from AliExpress. The total cost: 17,015 rubles, about $218. As explained in the media, in Russia an equivalent module costs at least three times more. Images: VIK-on After physically assembling the parts, a process that requires BGA reballing stations and considerable soldering experience, the modder then integrated ADATA firmware to enable an XMP profile that allowed the memory to run at a speed of 6,400 MT/s. In this way, VIK-on has achieved a functional 32 GB stick that any motherboard could recognize and that according to the modder works stably in games. Between the lines. That making a RAM from home is economically viable says a lot about the state of the market. Furthermore, not everyone experiences the situation in the same way, since in some markets such as Russia prices are especially prohibitive. Of course, soldering memory chips is not trivial, as it requires specialized equipment, technical experience and taking risks of damaging expensive components. The adapter method is much more bearable, but it is most likely that these homemade solutions will continue to be a niche. Most users will prefer to pay the extra price rather than risk soldering components or dealing with third-party adapters. Although if the forecasts end up being true and the crisis extends for several years, the emergence of a secondary market for professionally refurbished modules taking advantage of surpluses is no small feat. It would probably be the last solution we would resort to, but in other markets there might be enough demand. Cover image | Andrey Matveev In Xataka | The computers of the future have found an unexpected ally to store information: fungi

cell phones, TVs and more at bargain prices

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After the end of the Christmas holidays, it’s time to get back to routine. Maybe the Three Wise Men didn’t bring you what you asked for or you were waiting for the January sales to buy a technological device at a good price. On Amazon, these are the best technology deals we have found today. smartphone Xiaomi POCO F7 by 379.99 euros: 6.83 inches and 512 GB. Robot vacuum cleaner Roborock Q10 S5+ by 229.99 euros: with 10,000 Pa and self-emptying base. Power Bank UGREEN Nexode by 69.99 euros: with 20,000 mA capacity and retractable USB-C cable. Smart TV TCL 55V6C by 299 euros: 55 inches and with Google TV. Notebook computer HP 15-fc0242ns by 599 euros: 15.6 inches and with Windows 11 Home. Xiaomi POCO F7 smartphone This LITTLE F7 from Xiaomi is a good smartphone that Xiaomi added to its catalog last year. Its recommended price is 499.90 euros but, now, on Amazon, you can get it with a discount of 120 eurossince it is available for 379.99 euros. It is a terminal with a 6.83 inch AMOLED screenso you can say that it is quite large. It offers 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits peak brightness. Its battery has a capacity of 6,500 mAh and comes with 512 GB of storage. Its main camera is 50 MP and works under the operating system HyperOS 2. XIAOMI POCO F7 – 12+512GB Smartphone The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Roborock Q10 S5+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to keep your house clean at all times, a robot vacuum cleaner is one of those devices that cannot be missing in your home. Now, this Roborock Q10 S5+ It is one of the bargains of the day on Amazon. It’s almost half price, you can buy it now for 229.99 euros. There are many characteristics for which this one stands out. robot vacuum cleaner (and more so at the price it has). To begin with, one can highlight its impressive suction power of 10,000 Pa. In addition, it comes with a self-emptying base and VibraRise 2.0 scrubbing system. It also has laser navigation and can be controlled from a mobile app. roborock Q10 S5+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Floor Mop 2 in 1 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links For those for whom traveling is one of their goals in 2026, carry a external battery in your suitcase or backpack should be almost an obligation. This UGREEN Nexode It is one of the most complete on the market and is now on sale. It has gone from costing almost 90 euros to 69.99 euros on Amazon. With a 20,000 mAh capacityalso stands out for its compact size (which makes it ideal to put in your suitcase or travel backpack). It offers fast charging at 10W and incorporates a USB-C cable 65 cm retractable. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Smart TV TCL 55V6C If in this new year you want to change the TV in your home, this TCL 55V6C smart TV is one of the options with the best quality-price ratio that we have seen on Amazon. It has applied a 33% discountbeing able to buy it for 299 euros. This smart tv from the TCL firm mounts a 55-inch Direct LED panel with 4K HDR resolution. It is compatible with Dolby Vision & Atmos and works under the operating system Google TV. In addition, you can control it using voice commands, since it is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. TCL 55V6C 55″ Direct LED Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links HP 15-fc0242ns Laptop If you are looking for a portable Good, pretty and cheap, this one from HP is now a bargain on Amazon. Sold in exclusive on Amazonbut now it’s discounted. Its recommended price is 769 euros and now you can get it for 599 euros. This laptop has a 15.6 inch screen with Full HD resolution. Its processor is the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, accompanied by 16 GB RAM and a SSD internal storage of 1 TB. The operating system under which it works is Windows 11 Home. HP 15-fc0242ns – 15.6″ FHD Laptop 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 | HP, TCL, UGREEN, Roborock and Xiaomi In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Which Kindle to buy: buying guide with recommendations to get it right with Amazon e-book readers

How much are the discounts extended, what are the prices and how to renew

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Let’s tell you How are Madrid transport passes in 2026?which since 2023 has been allowing citizens of the Community of Madrid to have discounts. Since then, these discounts have been extended for periods of 6 and 12 months, and will also reach 2026. We are going to start the article by telling you how long the transport pass discounts are extended, and then we will end by telling you what the quantities are. How much are transport passes extended? Discounts on the transport pass for the Community of Madrid they are expanded throughout 2026. Therefore, everything continues as beforeso that the price of public transport does not rise, and the same economic conditions of the last six months are maintained. What are the discounts The three types of free subscription continue that already existed, being for children up to 7 years old, people over 65, or the card for children under 14 years old. Furthermore, you also have 50% discounts on the Youth Subscriptionaimed at people between 15 and 25, who will be able to continue traveling throughout the region for a price of 10 euros per month. In addition to this, users between 26 and 64 years old They maintain their 40% discount. Besides, 10 trip vouchers also maintain the discount for the Metro, EMO and ML1. In short, the prices are like this: discounted price in 2026 undiscounted price in 2022 zone fertilizer 32.70 euros 54.60 euros zone b1 fertilizer 38.20 euros 63.70 euros zone b2 fertilizer 43.20 euros 72 euros zone b3 fertilizer 49.20 euros 82 euros zone c1 fertilizer 49.20 euros 82 euros zone c2 fertilizer 49.20 euros 82 euros senior citizen pass Free Free youth pass (15-26 years) 10 euros 20 euros subscription 7-14 years Free – children’s card (

Three high-end mobile phones at knockdown prices, the Asus Xbox is now on sale and more, Bargain Hunting before Christmas

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There is less than a week left until Christmas arrives and many stores have launched numerous campaigns and offers focused on this holiday. In the new Bargain Hunting of the week we are going to review the best deals on mobile phones, consoles, headphones and more that we have seen all week and that, of course, are still available. Asus Rog Xbox Ally by 499 eurosthe consolidated PC of the two brands is now available on sale. Google Pixel 10 by 764.15 eurosa very reasonable price for one of the two best Google phones. AirPods 4 by 149 eurosthe same (official) price as headphones without noise cancellation. nintendo switch 2 by 469 eurosthe console pack that includes the Super Mario video game. Ring Indoor Camera 2 by 24.99 eurosAmazon’s indoor surveillance camera at half price. Asus Rog Xbox Ally Last October the Asus Rog Xbox Ally It arrived in stores in style considering that we are talking about a very interesting collaboration in order to play video games on a consolidated PC. By 499 euros (before 599 euros), it is a fairly complete device: processor Ryzen Z2 from AMD, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and IPS anti-glare screen 7 inches with 120 Hz refresh rate. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10 If there are some mobile phones that have received a huge number of offers in recent weeks, they are those from Google. MediaMarkt right now has them with a double of discounts through a direct discount and the coupon “MM15GOOGLEPIXEL“, which must be entered before processing the purchase. The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the one that has the best quality-price ratio at the cost 764.15 euros instead of 1,079 euros. However, the rest of the mobile phones have also received very good discounts. If you want to take a look at them, these are their prices: Google Pixel 10 Pro (128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links AirPods 4 If you are looking for good Bluetooth headphones, especially TWS, be careful because the AirPods 4 have fallen to 149 euros (before 199 euros) at PcComponentes. We are talking about the same price – in this official case – as the same headphones without noise cancellation. This model sold by PcComponentes does comes with active noise cancellationin addition to a good battery and spatial audio and conversation detection. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links nintendo switch 2 Most of the offers that the nintendo switch 2 They have landed directly on AliExpress with Asian and some Spanish versions. Other stores like Amazon have also been lowering the price and right now you find one of the best: the Nintendo Switch 2 along with ‘Mario Kart World’ stays for 469 euros (previously 509 euros), the same price (again official) that the console had without a game when it was launched. And we talk about Nintendo’s most expensive video game. Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Ring Indoor Camera 2 If you are traveling during Christmas or any time afterward, it is good to have a good surveillance camera. The Ring Indoor Camera 2 Right now it is half price on Amazon, since it has dropped to 24.99 euros (before 49.99 euros). It is an indoor camera that has two-way communication, is compatible with Alexa, offers HD resolution and can be placed on the stand or on a wall. Ring Indoor Camera 2nd Gen The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Asus, Google, Apple, Nintendo, Amazon In Xataka | The best mobile phones (2025), 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

Astronomical RAM prices are bad news for everyone, but especially for Apple

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RAM memory prices have skyrocketed between 100% and 400% in just six months. 32 GB kits that cost $95 in the summer now cost $400. There are stores in the United States that They have removed the prices from the shelves and communicate them at the checkout, as if it were lobster on Christmas Eve. Why is it important. RAM prices have skyrocketed between 100% and 400% in just a few months. Samsung and SK Hynix have committed 40% of all global production to Stargate, OpenAI’s infrastructure. The three manufacturers that control 93% of the market prioritize servers over consumption. TrendForce has predicted that Entry-level smartphones will return to 4 GB of RAM in 2026. Budget laptops will stay stuck at 8 GB. For the first time in decades, specifications are not improving but going backwards. The paradox. The scarcity is caused by AI, but that same scarcity is going to undermine our ability to use local AI. Data centers take up all the memory to train huge models, but users won’t be able to run those models on their computers because much-needed RAM has exploded, so we’ll have the same, or less. Main loser. Apple has the most to lose in this scenario. Meta, Google and Microsoft can use the cloud for their models as they have been doing until now, but Apple has been betting heavily on local AI for two years as a great differentiator: models that run on your device, privacy by design and processing without depending on servers. The entire narrative of Apple Intelligence It is built on having enough RAM and local computing power. The iPhones They have been increasing their RAM precisely to run Apple Intelligence smoothly, closing the RAM gap between base and Pro models. Macs with Apple Silicon They have normalized 16 GB, after many years stuck at 8 GB, as the base in all models. The impossible dilemma. Apple has financial muscle and preferential contracts that allow it to get memory when others cannot. But that doesn’t solve your fundamental problem: you have two options and neither are good. You can maintain specifications and raise prices, but there is a limit to what the market will tolerate. Or you can start cutting RAM, but that means compromising just the competitive advantage you’ve been selling for two years. Between the lines. Other manufacturers can adapt by lowering specifications without breaking their value proposition too much. Samsung can put 6 GB in a mid-range Galaxy and still function the same: its AI depends on the Google cloud. But Apple has committed to an architecture that requires powerful devices in the user’s hands. And those devices are now much more expensive to manufacture. Private Cloud Computing It is a help, but it does not change the local narrative. The unexpected turn. Apple Intelligence may end up being much more expensive than Apple had planned. Not because the technology is expensive, but because the raw materials to execute it have become a scarce commodity. Apple is probably the company best positioned to weather this crisis due to its purchasing power (as we already saw with the semiconductor crisis due to the pandemic), but it is also the one that has the most to lose strategically. Apple chose a different path than its competitors precisely when that path was about to become prohibitively expensive. Cloud AI scales with servers you can rent or expand. Local AI scales only if each user has powerful hardware, and that hardware just got wildly expensive. In summary. For the first time in years, Apple does not control the key variables of its strategy. You can pay more than anyone else for memory, but you can’t change the fact that only three companies manufacture it or that those companies prefer to sell to OpenAI and company rather than to mobile and laptop manufacturers for the consumer market. The era of cheap memory is over, and among its many consequences is also the economic viability of Apple’s great differentiating bet. In Xataka | The RAM crisis is so extreme that it has achieved what seemed unthinkable: Apple’s memories are “cheap” Featured image | Georgiy Lyamin

Movistar, Orange and Vodafone are going to raise prices in 2026. You still have time to do something to avoid paying more

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Unfortunately for users, it has already become a tradition: every year around this time, the three operators begin to notify their customers of the price increases that they will come into force in January. And 2026 is not going to be an exception. The first to report it It was Movistarthen Orange followed and shortly after It was Vodafone’s turn. They are all preparing an update to their upward rates for the first weeks of 2026 that will directly impact the pockets of millions of households. The increase is not the same in all rates, but in some cases, it may mean pay up to 6 euros more per month. The good news is that we still have time to take measures to avoid it. It all depends on whether you are willing to continue paying for services that you may no longer need. Image: Xataka On January 8, Vodafone prices rise. Although last year Zegona, the owner of Vodafone Spain, allowed to avoid the inertia of the increases linked to the CPIin 2026 prices will rise again. And this time they will not be linked to the CPI, but will exceed the expected inflation (close to 3%) to reach an average of 4%. The increase affects almost everyone: from those who only have a mobile line, who will pay 1 euro more per month, to families with complete convergent packages, whose fee will increase between 3 and 5 euros per month. In addition, you will pay 1 extra euro for each additional line and another extra euro for each contracted streaming platform. Ancillary services such as Secure Net, One Number or MultiSIM maintain their prices. Orange rates rise on January 12. Orange packages will suffer a weighted average increase of around 3.8%. For example, customers who have contracted the Fiber pack with one or two unlimited lines will pay 5 euros more per month. Also those with the Cinema and Series package, both with one mobile line and two. Football fans will be worse off, since the Football and Cinema packages will increase by 6 euros per month, regardless of whether you have one or two mobile lines. Image: Movistar Movistar customers have their turn a day later. The customers who will notice the increase the most are those who have 1 Gbps fiber rates and unlimited mobile line services. For example, the 1 Gbps fiber and unlimited mobile package plus an additional line increases from 63 to 65 euros per month, and the option with two unlimited lines increases from 80 to 83 euros. The basic Movistar Plus+ package with deco increases by one euro, from 13 to 14 euros. What remains the same are the entry rates, such as the basic package with 600 Mbps Fiber and mobile with 60 GB, which remains at 53 euros per month. The date on which the new prices will come into effect is January 13, 2026. Why do operators raise prices? The justification for these price increases by Movistar, Orange and Vodafone is very similar and always revolves around investment and quality of service. As they are “premium” operators, they do not limit themselves to giving you connectivity, but offer the latest technologies (WiFi 7, 5G+, 10 Gbps fiber…) and an entire ecosystem of services, such as alarms, insurance, telemedicine, etc. To this we must add television with a decoder, agreements with third parties to integrate their content and the high cost of football in the case of Orange and Movistar. In fact, the three operators hide behind the increase in costs on the part of providers and their desire to continue offering varied and quality content. You have the right to cancel the contract. Operators are obliged to communicate any modification to the contract (a price increase is one) at least one month in advance of its entry into force. In all three cases, the new prices will be applied, as we have seen, in the first days of January. Hence, customers are now receiving the relevant notices. Even if you have a current contract, the unilateral modification of the conditions by the operator gives you the right to terminate the contract and change companies at no cost, as long as you do so before the date of entry into force of the new prices and that you are not paying for a device in installments. If you receive the notice and do nothing, the operator legally assumes that you accept the new conditions. Therefore, December is the perfect time to analyze your day-to-day needs and check the options you have both within your current operator. like in the competition. On mobile phones, for example, there is a golden rule that recommends hiring a rate that offers your average consumption plus a 20% margin. On fiber, you may be able to lower the speed, and on television, you may not need as many platforms or content packages. Cover image | Xataka In Xataka | Telefónica does not buy Vodafone or Digi for now, but it already has a plan: one in which mergers are necessary In Xataka | For the first time in decades, Telefónica can freely decide with whom it shares its network. And that changes the entire Spanish market

Liberalization brought us the lowest prices in the history of high speed. Everything indicates that it is about to end

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A high-speed runner that is becoming more expensive and others that seem to have hit the ground. The arrival of competition to Renfe promised to reduce the price of train tickets. In fact, it reduced them. But the big question is knowing when they will rise again. Or, if necessary, how far they will end up going up. spring. It is the data that it collects the latest report published by the CNMC. It analyzes the price and occupancy of high-speed trains in our country. Specifically, the data refers to the months of April, May and June, which are the last recorded by Competition. It is an interesting study as it covers dates in which rail traffic increases, with passengers opting for this type of transport for their Easter holidays and first summer trips. The impact of both events is clear because despite offering 0.6% fewer seats, the number of travelers has increased by 4.4% compared to 2024. What do the data tell us? That we travel faster and faster. Because the previous data breaks down the high-speed markets open to competition and reflects that in the second quarter of 2025, a total of 11.8 million passengers boarded the high-speed long-distance train, 16.1% more than in the previous quarter and 15.2% more than in the same quarter last year. The data also tells us that clearly Spain moves at two speeds. One is represented by Madrid-Barcelona, ​​which increases its prices and remains the main corridor in the country. The other is the Andalusian or Valencian high speed, whose prices are already beginning to remain stable. The cheapest. The brokers who reduce their prices are, as we said, the Andalusians and Valencians. Traveling from Madrid to Seville was, on average, 8.6% cheaper than the previous year, boosted by the arrival of Ouigo as Iryo reduced its prices by 2%, AVE by 3.8% and AVLO raised prices by 3.4%. The average price of the trip was 49.47 euros. Below is the Madrid-Málaga corridor, which maintains a price about two euros cheaper but which barely changes its prices compared to the previous year (-1.2%). Again it is Ouigo who presses down. For their part, Madrid-Valencia and Madrid-Alicante have also significantly reduced their price compared to the previous year. In the first the decrease is estimated at 8.3% and in the second 8.7%. The (almost) cheapest. Although prices are lower In these corridors than in the same period of 2024, the truth is that the average ticket price has been lower. In all the previous cases, the average ticket price was lower in various months last year. In the graphs, in addition, a certain stagnation and slowdown in the fall is observed. It must be taken into account that, except for Madrid-Málaga, Renfe has considerably lowered the ticket price on its AVE. In the Sevillian corridor it has fallen by 3.8%, in the Valencian corridor by 10.6% and in the Alicante corridor by 11.6%. These falls, despite being partially offset by the increases in AVLO where the AVE falls, have a great impact on the average price of the ticket since a percentage drop in the AVE is more money than the same reduction in Ouigo, Iryo or AVLO, which are lower cost for the customer. That is, we have cheaper general prices, yes. But above all because Renfe seems to be pressuring customers to “jump” to the AVE, with an increase in the prices of AVLO and an evident drop in the price of its most expensive option. The most expensive. The corridor that has experienced the most increase in cost has been Madrid-Barcelona. Since competition entered, traveling between both cities has never been so expensive. At the beginning of 2024, the average price hit the bottom, standing at around 40 euros. On the same dates in 2025, that same bill was already looking at 50 euros. Between April and June, the average price reached 63.14 euros. All companies have made their tickets more expensive and no small feat. The cheapest average price was that of Ouigo, with 50.11 euros and despite this it became 18.7% more expensive. The second, that of AVLO (offer that no longer existswhich will continue to increase prices) with 51.95 euros and an increase of 14.5%. Between the two Renfe options is Iryo, with 56.01% and an increase of 22.5%. The AVE closes at the top with an average price of 73.91 euros and an increase of 13.1%. Have we hit the ground? It is the big question that arises now for the client. Although year-on-year prices have fallen, the truth is that we continue to see a slight increase in the overall price for the year or, at the very least, stagnation where the three companies operate at full capacity. Only the entry of Ouigo in Andalusia seems to have moved the market a little. But Iryo and Ouigo have been sending more or less clear messages that they are beginning to move away from the price war. Everything indicates that this was not sustainable to maintain these companies and both the italian as the french they seem to take new directions (with changes in address) now that its landing seems consolidated. “We will follow them”. Renfe, for its part, has been clearer. The company defends that the situation is not profitable for the companies and that sooner or later their competitors are going to raise prices. And the company does not seem to want to compete with them on price. Its president has already announced that if its rivals raise prices “we will follow them”anticipating a growth in the cost for the user that has already been seen in Madrid-Barcelona. Photo | Xataka In Xataka | Ouigo and Renfe have found a new way to make life impossible: torpedo repairs

right now it has the best prices of the year

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If we think about what we use to study or work at home, it is normal for our minds to go first to technology (computer, monitors or peripherals, among other things). But, And the furniture? Choosing the table or chair well is key if we want to be as comfortable as possible throughout the day. To give a new look to what we use at home, we have a very good option with Sihoo Black Fridayespecially if we are looking for a new chair. We are going to see two very specific offers that right now present one of the best prices of the year. Sihoo Doro C300 Choosing a Sihoo chair will allow us to have something comfortable and with a very elegant design at home, which makes it fit into any type of setup. This Sihoo Doro C300 is one of the brand’s most popular models and, as we will see a little later, it currently has a huge discount. It is a model that stands out for offering a lumbar support with body tracking. Simply put: this piece moves with us, so without configuring anything we will have our lumbar well supported at all times. Although that is your key point, there is more. Its backrest is flexible and, although it has a rigid structure, we will have good support regardless of whether we are placed in a normal position or with the backrest reclined. The cable rest can be adjusted in height, inclination and depth, something ideal for the neck area. Another important factor is that it has mesh fabric. This material, in addition to giving a more elegant touch to the chair, It is more resistant to the passage of time and stains. All without forgetting that, in addition, it is more suitable when it starts to get hot in a few months. We also can’t forget its 4D armrests, which can be adjusted both up and down and forward and back (and in or out). In addition, they synchronize with the backrest if we recline it, so we will always have them supported. The RRP of the chair outside of the promotion is 309.99 euros, but right now it is reduced to 259.99 euros (there is a version with footrest, also reduced to 299.99 euros). Now if we use the code ‘SihooT6‘, the price of it will remain at 244.39 eurosthe lowest this model has had in recent months. Golden opportunity to renew a chair. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sihoo Doro S100 We have an alternative to the previous one with the Doro S100. It is a versatile chair that is ideal for all types of users, thanks to its double dynamic lumbar support. This, with a larger support surface, It is totally independent of the backup. If we are looking for maximum lumbar support, this model is ideal for us. The fact that the backrest is independent of the lumbar area also allows us to adjust it at various levels to be able to customize support for the shoulder and neck areasomething essential to be seated with a comfortable posture. It can recline up to 135 degrees and also has a quality elastic mesh fabric, plus its armrests are also 4D. The RRP of this model is exactly the same as that of the previous Sihoo chair: 309.99 euros. Now, if we take advantage of Black Friday, we can get it at a much more attractive price. As a base, we have it reduced to 249.99 euros. Now using the same discount code ‘SihooT6‘, its price remains only 234.99 euros. 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 | sihoo In Xataka Selection | Which chair to work and play to buy: recommendations for ergonomics, comfort and 13 gaming and office chairs from 80 euros In Xataka | How to set up your home office: buying guide for stands, monitors and other peripherals, cables, headphones and more

Faced with impossible housing prices, an alternative is gaining weight: living in a motorhome

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If you consult the online dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy you will see that, at least for academics, a mobile home It is a “vehicle with its own engine conditioned to make life in it.” In the Spain of 2025, that of the housing crisishe floor deficit and the price escalationcaravans increasingly have more of the latter and less of the former. They are still vehicles, but above all they are spaces in which their tenants live: they sleep, have breakfast, cook, wash, study or spend time reading or watching movies. They do not do it out of vocation (at least not in all cases), but out of necessity. Although they work, have a stable job and a salary, the money is not enough to access an increasingly tight real estate market, so they choose to do their daily lives in the few square meters of a motorhome. Housing, impossible. that the housing is getting more expensive (a lot) is nothing new. In fact, its price is one of the issues that most take away sleep to the Spaniards and has already motivated massive protests, some with a hint of tenant strike included. However, it is good to review a few data to understand the scope of the housing crisis that the country is experiencing. According to Idealista, rents have skyrocketed 96% in just a decade, a percentage that falls short if markets such as that of Palm, Tenerife either Malaga. The situation in the purchase and sale market is not much more buoyant. The increase in the price of the square meter, which fool around now with the values ​​prior to the brick bubble, have complicated access to the market, forcing families to dedicate years of salary to pay for housing. Result: homes that exceed the “effort rate” recommended economic and young people who only have one option left if they want to become owners: inheritances or donations. What if I move to a caravan? In view of all of the above, more and more people are asking themselves the question: if the market has become so draconian, if it prevents any ability to save and requires assuming exorbitant prices, why not change apartments for caravans? There is no data to help follow the trend, but a search on Google or diving on YouTube to check that abound the news of people who moves into mobile homes. It occurs in Balearics and Canary Islandsvery places touristifiedbut also in cities like Madrid. By necessity, by strategy. Although the price of housing is (almost) always the backdrop, not everyone who moves into a caravan does so for the same reason. There are those who take the step pure necessitybecause their salary does not allow them to rent a regular home, and those who decide to spend a stage of their life living in a caravan in order to gain savings capacity and make the jump at some point (without pressure or rush) into the buying and selling market. That is the case of Antonio, a 37-year-old civil servant who I counted these days to The Country What is it like to live in a caravan in Madrid. Although he has a stable job with a salary of about 1,900 euros per month, Antonio, a native of Alcoy, has lived in a motorhome since 2020. The formula gives him flexibility when he has to travel for work, allows him to have more private space than he enjoyed when he shared a flat and, above all, it seems like the smartest option today. “I live in a motorhome right now because I want to, not out of necessity. Although obviously if housing prices were different I would move to a house, my future project. What happens is that after this satisfactory experience I have become more demanding and I am not willing to be drowned like I did for 10 years,” relates. His mobile home, a second-hand 2003 Fiat Ducato Carioca, cost him 22,000 euros and by living in it, utility costs have been significantly reduced. Right now they don’t reach 100 euros a month. Are there more cases? Of course. The profiles vary greatly from one case to another. Also from one region to another. There are those who live in motorhomes because it is “the only solution” that finds itself in a market of skyrocketing prices, who are forced to opt for that exit while they work temporarily in tourist destinations and those who prefer to enjoy “their” handful of square meters before sharing a conventional and larger apartment with other colleagues. “I have everything in four meters, but it is mine and I don’t have to share a flat,” confessed in April to The Vanguard Begoña, a 61-year-old woman who lives in a motorhome in the Balearic Islands. “Here I have my kitchen, next to it I have the oven and the refrigerator and the field. I pay for parking, but it is infinitely cheaper than renting,” agreed in 2023 during a talk with La Sexta Carlos, a 23-year-old engineer from Murcia who had a job opportunity in Madrid. When he started looking at apartments he decided that the best thing was a caravan. Is there data? One of the big problems in tracking the trend is that it lacks official data as such. The INE census shows that in Spain there are 7,200 people registered in shacks and caravans, but that category does not have to fit exactly with that of people who choose to live in motorhomes and the statistical institute itself recognizes that when preparing the census it encountered “a certain limitation”, so the overall figure is probably higher. As a reference, in 2024 the local press pointed out that in Ibiza alone there were almost about thirty of caravan settlements. Even was spoken of locals with houses who chose to move into caravans in the high season to rent their houses to tourists. The goal: get some extra income in the summer. More registrations. … Read more

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When he arrives Black Fridaywhoever does not run, flies. The best offers that appear during this month do not last long, so it is advisable to be attentive from the moment an attractive promotion begins. Since yesterday, we have available AliExpress 11.11the best promo in this marketplace. During these hours there are already many offers that have flown, but, as with your discount coupons, we still have several interesting ones available. Discount minimum purchase coupon 1 coupon 2 3 euros 15 euros XATAKAES03 ESAE03 5 euros 29 euros XATAKAES05 ESAE05 12 euros 69 euros XATAKAES12 ESAE12 20 euros 129 euros XATAKAES20 ESAE20 40 euros 249 euros XATAKAES40 ESAE40 60 euros 369 euros XATAKAES60 ESAE60 75 euros 469 euros XATAKAES75 ESAE75 85 euros 549 euros XATAKAES03ES85 ESAE85 This promo will be available until November 19, but the exciting offers that are still available will almost certainly not last until then. If you are looking for a new mobile phone, below we are going to talk about some that present right now a great price for everything they offer. POCO X7 Pro by 214.83 euros with the coupon XATAKAES40, a very interesting phone now that is close to 200 euros. Realme GT7 Pro by 474.32 euros with the coupon XATAKAES75, one of the best devices on the market in terms of autonomy. Vivo X200 Pro by 562.02 euros with the coupon XATAKAES75, ideal if you are looking for a mobile phone with a great camera. Google Pixel 10 by 569.89 euros with the coupon XATAKAES75, the most compact version of the Google flagship. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 by 121.89 euros with the coupon ESAE05, an interesting mobile for the tightest budgets. POCO X7 Pro We start this time with the POCO X7 Proone of those mobile phones that undoubtedly stands out for its enormous quality-price. It was already launched when it arrived in stores for over 360 euros, but now it stands out more in this sense thanks to the offer we have available within 11.11 on AliExpress: we can get one per 214.83 euros with the coupon XATAKAES40. Despite its price, it offers great performance thanks to its MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chip. In addition, it has a 6,000 mAh battery with 90 W fast charging, a dual rear camera system that delivers and a large 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Realme GT7 Pro We now jump to Realme GT7 Proa device with high-end performance and brutal autonomy, but that does not skyrocket in price if we take advantage of this offer. At launch, its RRP was somewhat high, but now we have a great opportunity if we want to go for it: we can take one home for free. 474.32 euros with the coupon XATAKAES75. This Realme device comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite inside, one of those processors that we know more than enough about everything it can offer. Its 6.78-inch screen, in addition to being compatible with Dolby Vision, offers a peak brightness of 6,000 nits. All without forgetting its huge 6,500 mAh battery with 120 W fast charging. Realme GT 7 Pro (12+256 GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Vivo X200 Pro We have another very interesting option with the Vivo X200 Pro. This device, which has only been on the market for a few months, offers great value for money right now if we take into account its performance, its hardware and its camera system. AliExpress has it available right now for 562.02 euros with the coupon XATAKAES75. Just seeing the phone from behind makes us realize that its camera system stands out. It is made up of three sensors that will offer us very good results in all types of scenarios, something that we will also achieve with its front camera. In addition, it has a 6,000 mAh battery (with 90 W fast charging), Dimensity 9400 processor and a 6.78-inch screen with very good features. Vivo X200 Pro (12+256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10 We now continue with one of the new Google phones for 2025. The Google Pixel 10 It is an ideal phone for those who seek to have the best Android experience and prefer a compact device. AliExpress has it available right now for 569.89 euros with the coupon XATAKAES75. This is a great price if we take into account the device it is and the time it has been available. It has a good triple camera system, a 6.3-inch OLED screen with very good peak brightness and a battery that is close to 5,000 mAh with 30 W fast charging. Google Pixel 10 (12+128 GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 We close this selection of mobile phones with the cheapest on the list, ideal for all those undemanding users who want to spend little on their new mobile. We refer to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14a device that, if we take into account the price it has right now, offers great value for money: it costs 121.89 euros with the coupon ESAE05. Despite going up just a little above 120 euros, it is a device that comes with a 6.67-inch screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, ideal for having a fluid experience. It does not have the most powerful chip on the market, but it does have one, the MediaTek Helio G99-Ultra, which is enough for daily use on social networks or apps like WhatsApp. In addition, its battery is 5,500 mAh and it has a camera system that works well in situations with good lighting. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8+256GB) The price could vary. 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