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If you have ever wondered what the pride of the Spanish Navy is like, this virtual walk puts you in the S-81

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Although the Spanish Naval History is rich and prolificfor years, Spain built submarines under foreign license. Giving life to one of these vehicles is not an easy task, but at the beginning of this century, something changed and the Navy decided that it was time to have its own model: Class S-80. After years of development, delays and some problems, in November 2023 the S-81 was delivered, aka “Isaac Peral” It is a submarine with some of the latest technology innovations and A “unique” propulsion system (which will work at some point). And, if you have ever wondered what life is like within a submarine or how its operators train, the Navy has published a 3D video in which we can see some of the S-81 rooms. What needs to be done to enjoy the video is to give the ‘play’ and rotate with the mouse, turning the camera to see the first details of the roof and, then, of the interior. The first thing we see is the upper area of the submarine, which in some works has been indicated as the entrance zone to it, but that it is an ‘watchtower’ from which the commander performs the work of approach to port. It is the best point to control the operation and has manual controls and a huge compass. At the bottom of the bow, the submarine entrance hatch can be seen, as well as a series of countermeasures in the foreground. Apart from the torpedoes, the S-81 has electronic and acoustic countermeasures as part of its defense and survival suite. In the offensive weapons, it has torpedoes, missiles and mines. As countermeasures, an acoustic lally system is helped that Imitate the submarine signing To divert enemy torpedoes. It also has the possibility of launch mobile countermeasures, luresand the electronic system allows both the detection of enemies and the disturbance of adversary signals to increase their ability to perform furtive operations. In the final bow we see the hatch through which the crew enters the submarine. In the central hall, a plaque remembers the main characteristics of Isaac Peral, as well as some historical data. On both sides of the hall, we find dependencies for the crew. These are six or three beds cabins and each of the 48 occupants of the submarine has its own bunk. In other submarines, especially in the oldest, there was something called “hot bed”, beds in which the crew slept in shifts. Only the commander has his own cabinless than 3 m². Now, although the crew can be rested by having its own bed, there are bad news: there are only two toilets and three showers for the entire endowment. Under the candle, the highest part of the submarine that is from which the commander controls the entrance to port, is the command platform. This is the brain of the submarine and in the image below we can see operators training in the simulator found on the mainland. Also on the mainland, operators can train with a simulator to learn to keep the ships of the ship through ‘avatars’. It is very widespread, but it is always curious to see how they handle similar systems with Xbox’s command. The truth is that the virtual walk of the Navy is short and would have been great to see some non -confidential units under the optics of that 360º camera. Currently, Isaac Peral will be a few months stopped in port because it will undergo a new maintenance round. As they detail in The confidentialwork will be carried out in Mechanics, electricity, hydraulic, electronics and cooling areas With the intention of calibrating systems such as communications, analyze the operation of the drinking water production system and check the state of missile throwers. The S-81, the unique of the S-80 fleet at the moment, due to a postponement In the afloat of the S-82 Narciso Monturiol until the end of summer, it will be three months stopped in port for this maintenance. Images | Navy, Navantia, Rubén Somonte Mde In Xataka | That time Spain bombarded Istanbul: nine ships, a film flight and the Obsession of Octavio de Aragón

The magic number that puts Mercadona very much ahead of its competition and that has a hidden cost

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Mercadona has achieved something that seemed impossible in the saturated food distribution sector: A net margin of 3.88% in 2024. Well above not only Spanish or European rivals, but even world giants such as Costco (2.95%), Walmart (2.88%) or Tesco (2.87%). The figure, a trifle compared to other sectors, is stratospheric if we compare it with rivals such as Carrefour, with just 0.93%. Others, such as Dia, Casino or Auchan directly record losses. The supermarket business Historically operates with megic margins (1-2%) compensated for its high volume and cash flow. Mercadona, touching 4%, It is an anomaly. And he has achieved it mainly in the last five years, in which it has gone from 2.7% of 2019 to 3.88% of 2024. In addition, its net benefit has shot 37%, to 1,384 million euros. The 6 keys to unprecedented profitability “Total Efficiency” Model. The figures obey a polished strategy for decades. Juan Roig described the results of 2024 as “from ‘very good’ to ‘spectacular’” during his presentation at the central offices in Paterna. He attributed them to “the good progress of the economy, a great business model and brave decision making,” according to Castellón Plaza. One of Mercadona’s distinctive elements is its commitment to an “efficient assortment.” In other words: a short catalog. Other chains offer between 15,000 and 20,000 references, Mercadona has a rather lower number, prioritizing high -rotation products. It is one of the points that highlights the analysis of Food retaila strategy that “allows you to be more efficient, reach economies of scale and boost the quality of your own brand, all this while offering low prices.” That goes in the next point … Own brand domain. The weight of the distributor brand in Mercadona is overwhelming: its landowner brands, green or deliplus forest represent 58.2% of its sales, according to data from Actuality distribution About 2018. The chain then controlled approximately 44%of the total Spanish market of white brands, far ahead of competitors such as day (16%) or Lidl (11%). This strategy eliminates marketing costs and intermediaries associated with commercial brands. And allows you to set competitive prices without sacrificing margin. Mercadona has constantly invested in improving the quality of these products, developing them together with specialized suppliers to match or overcome the quality of leading brands. A unique relationship with suppliers. The Valencian chain has changed the distributor-professional relationship since the late nineties, when Roig promoted the “interproved” model. As it details INFORETAIL MAGAZINEMercadona “selected a manufacturer by category and granted long -term exclusivity to produce its brands”, working in “open book”: the chain knew the costs of the supplier and jointly set objectives of productivity improvement. Although this model has evolved since 2018 to a broader base of 1,400 “Totaler suppliers“, The philosophy of vertical integration and joint optimization remains. Mercadona negotiates block for all its stores, and that allows you to get conditions that other distributors do not get. The success of this symbiosis is such that, according to The economist“Mercadona suppliers are made of gold”, with growth of more than 10% in their sales during the last year. Logistics and automation. Mercadona operates one of the most sophisticated logistics networks in Europe, with 16 large highly automated blocks that supply their 1,674 supermarkets daily. In 2024, it allocated 276 million euros (26% of its total investment) to strengthen this infrastructure, according to Digital economy. The company has implemented advanced technologies such as the system Figa bridge picking (PPG) In its fresh warehouses, which speeds up the preparation of orders: it allows you to carry fresh products from the field to the store in 24 hours. Less losses and better perceived quality. This obsession with efficiency has raised productivity per employee at 313,545 euros per year, the highest in the sector. Almost null expense and marketing control. Unlike other chains with a lotHere is an example in this house) and not so much to announce products. Trust more on the mouth-a-or and the repetition of purchase. This savings in marketing, which for competitors can mean 1-2% of sales, is direct to the net margin. The company also maintains a relatively simple directive structure. In 2024, he even reduced his management committee to only six members, in front of the sixteen he came to have, according to reports Castellón Plaza. The six members of the Management Committee with Juan Roig in the presentation of results of exercise 2024. That committee came to have sixteen members. Image: Mercadona. No promotions or discounts. Mercadona has no loyalty program, points, coupons or specific discounts. Instead, opt for stable and competitive prices throughout the year. He no longer entrusts his motto ‘Always low prices‘which started at the end of the nineties, and in fact He has explicitly said that it is not his goal to be cheapbut the idea of ​​SPB remains in a certain way: fixed prices instead of specific offers. This saves you promotional marketing costs and constant price changes. In 2024 He reduced 2,000 pricesbut permanently and without this affecting its profitability, according to the company itself. In fact, its gross commercial margin remained stable at 24.7%, confirming that the increase in net profit (37%) compared to sales (9%) is mainly due to internal efficiency improvements, not to make products more expensive. Internationalization problems Mercadona has a 28% market share in Spain and is a baggy leader, but it is having difficulties when leaving other markets. In Portugal he has been for five years but “only” has sixty stores. Although the Portuguese is a market that has begun to give benefits (7 million euros in 2024), Roig has admitted that “it costs a lot” to grow there. As collected The avant -garde“after being forty years in Spain” it is not easy to adapt the model, and international expansion requires “generating managers in the country through internal promotion, which is a long process.” Mercadona has had to adapt its assortment to Portuguese taste and develop a local supplier network. According to Merca2although store sales in Portugal … Read more

France puts Apple a fine for making advertisers difficult. The problem of the fine is that it is symbolic

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Apple It has been fined with 150 million euros By the Fancesa regulatory authority, I authorized her in the concurrence. The sanction is due to its dominant position between 2021 and 2023 in the advertising segment in mobile applications. It is the first fine that an antimonopoly regulator issues Apple by the call Tracking transparency app (ATT). This technology is supposed to prevent apps from tracking us more than the account. In iPhone and iPad ATT it allows users to decide which apps can monitor their activity. However the system has been criticized by advertisers And for Apple’s rivals –With Facebook as a great example-, to which it harms by depending on that online advertising. In fact, the investigation that has ended up causing this fine comes from the complaints of Several online advertisers associations and also of Internet suppliers who accused Apple of abusing their privileged position. The French regulatory entity indicated in a statement that “although the objective pursued by ATT is not critical in itself, the way in which it applies It is not necessary or provided to the declared objective of Apple to protect personal data. “ In fact, the statement also stood out as ATT “particularly penalizes small advertisers”, who depend largely on third -party data for their business. The fine, of course, is much smaller than the European Union imposed on Apple last year for Spotify demand for “limiting options and drowning innovation.” Then The fine was 1.8 billion euros. Apple has indicated that it was disappointed with the fine, and that the French regulator has not specified what changes should make for its privacy control tool. The ATT system is also being investigated by the regulatory entities of Germany. The fine, as we say, is almost symbolic, especially if we compare it with what the EU imposed last year. Even so, this could return to Increase existing tensions with Donald Trump’s governmentwhich in recent weeks has begun to launch tariffs that raise a global commercial war and that of course They significantly affect Europe. Image | Anthony Choren | La Moncloa In Xataka | The Spanish car will be unscathed from US tariffs for a very simple reason: we manufacture cheap models

Should the same fine pay the same poor as a rich? Spain is already serious that the DGT puts progressive sanctions

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An increase of up to 500%. That is what has been able to add in the Congress of Deputies with their proposal of law to implement the concept of progressivity to traffic sanctions. A measure that already applies in other countries and aims to match the balance. This is what we know. A Law Proposition. First of all, it is important to know What is a law proposition. This formula allows any parliamentary group to present a letter in which the modification of a law or the creation of an existing one is. Once presented, the government has 30 days to answer whether or not it is processed. If processed, the deadline for presenting possible amendments to the text is opened. In case of moving forward is when the final approval of the text is discussed in the Congress of Deputies. Here is the time to approve this proposition, which decays or that different modifications are included. The proposal to add. Therefore, the proposal to add is, for the moment, in the first step before traffic violations are forward. However, it is still important because it opens the debate to the approval of progressive fines in our country. As you can read in the text presented at the Congress of Deputies, the idea is that the one who has the most pay in case of committing an infraction. “It cannot be that for some a fine ruins the month and for others it is a calderilla,” said Enrique Santiago, spokesman to add, in words collected by The country. What is it? As we say, in which he pays more who has the most. But, to what extent. That is what would have to be defined and add its proposal: A 30% increase in the cost of the sanction “in response to the severity and transcendence of the fact, the background of the offender and his status as a repeat offender, the potential danger created for himself and for the other users of the road and the criterion of proportionality” A 150% increase for sanctioned offenders whose annual gross income is between 70,000 and 85,000 euros. A 300 % increase between sanctioned offenders whose annual gross income between 85,000 and 100,000 euros. A 500 % increase for sanctioned offenders whose annual gross income greater than 100,000 euros. In addition to increases in the payment of sanctions, the proposal also includes reductions for serious and very serious infractions: 30% reduction for those who prove income up to 1.5 times the SMI 15% reduction for those who prove income between 1.5 and 2.5 times the SMI What do we pay? At the moment, the DGT contemplates three scenarios to punish the infractions According to the Traffic Law: Mild infractions: up to 100 euros of sanction. Serious infractions: sanction of 200 euros. Very serious infractions: sanction of 500 euros as a general rule. Reiteration in alcohol or drug use is punished with 1,000 euros. Driving a car with detectors or radar inhibitors is punished with 3,000 euros. Current punishments for speeding How much would we pay? If we apply the proposal to add to the current sanctions, it must be taken into account that all speeding is a serious offense, although a penalty of 100 euros is contemplated for the milder cases. That is, to exceed the maximum permitted speed would entail the payment of the following fines: People who enter less than 1.5 times the SMI: 70 euros. People entering between 1.5 and 2.5 times the SMI: 85 euros. People who exceed 2.5 times the SMI and up to 70,000 euros: they could pay up to 130 euros “in response to the severity and transcendence of the fact, the background of the offender and their status as a repeat offender, the potential danger created for himself and for the other users of the road and the criteria of proportionality.” People who enter between 70,000 and 85,000 euros: 250 euros. People entering between 85,000 and 100,000 euros: 400 euros. People who enter more than 100,000 euros: 600 euros. In response to more serious speed, which is punished with 600 euros, we could talk about sanctions of up to 3,600 euros at the upper end. For fines for drug use, it would amount to 6,000 euros. And for the use of inhibitors and radar detectors they would be 18,000 euros. Does this apply in any country? Yes, different European Union countries have this way of acting in traffic but not all apply in the same way. The most obvious and known case is that of Finland, pioneers who apply this method since 1929 according to Pyramid Consultingspecialized in resorting traffic sanctions. Finland is also famous because in the early 2000s, a Nokia manager was sanctioned with a Fine of 116,000 euros for exceeding the maximum limit allowed at 25 km/h. It is not the only Finnish case, Anders Wiklöf, Finnish millionaire owner of Wiklöf Holding (A group of more than 20 companies that invest in all types of sectors), complained that only three fines 300,000 euros had cost him. And Finland is not the only country where this criterion is applied. In Sweden and in Switzerland he also pays the most and in Denmark, reductions of up to 50% are contemplated when paying fines so not everything is bad news, they collect in Cubic centimeters. And does it work? There are doubts that increasing what is paid for traffic infractions has a real effect on traffic accidents. Some studies They claim that applying progressive fines can reduce road deaths by 5% and 2% serious injuries. However, a meta -analysis It did correlate an increase in the payment of the sanctions between 50 and 100% of the cost of them with a 15% reduction in infractions. Despite this, it was not confirmed that there was a clear correlation between this reduction and a decrease in the number of accidents, dead on the road or injured. Photo | Jorge Fraganillo In Xataka | We already know … Read more

First it was Broncano. Now, the new TVE director puts the channel’s afternoons up to compete with private

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No one has caught the filtration that TVE will have his own ‘Save me‘, As much as that concept is not entirely exact. The appearances of María Patiño and Belén Esteban in ‘The revolt‘(One of both meetings, two more from Esteban alone) They have been interpreted As consistent confirmations of the presentation of the presenters to public television, as it seems that it will finally be. However, it is more than a signing: behind there are proper names linked to the ‘Save Me’ phenomenon and a medium -term TVE strategy. Rumors of changes. The exclusive televise was givenin information that other media have been confirming: Aitor Albizua, presenter of ‘Figures and Letters’, will lead a daily program for the afternoons in which María Patiño and Belén Esteban will also be. Albizua has achieved unusual data for LA2, such as 5.5 of average monthly fee in February, and this step to La1 (without abandoning the contest that has given him fame) is a jump for the presenter, who will be in charge of a program that will flag one “deep renewal“In the afternoons of the chain. To renew the afternoons. This is how Sergio Calderón, director of RTVE, spoke of the public television plans for that strip, when he decided to cancel the series ‘The Modern’. In ‘RTVE responds‘, The program in which the defender of the audience of RTVE helps to resolve the doubts of the spectators with the directors of the chain, Calderón said that “the curve of audiences of the series benefited from the expectation of the start of the chapter of’ The Promise ‘, our daily leading series of the afternoons, and we saw that its curve depended in excess of the performance of this subsequent offer.” That is, it was a space with possibilities, but “it was impossible to maintain, at emotional and also budgetary rhythm, three daily series in the afternoons.” And there enters a new formula. Who is Sergio Calderón. In December last yearthe new president of RTVE, José Pablo López, appointed Calderón director of TVE (with a certain controversy for the urgency with which it arrived). Calderón worked in Mediaset Spain until March 2024 -was fired by Alessandro Salem, CEO of the group After Vasile-, after 13 years of responsible for thematic channels such as Divinity, Energy and Be Mad. Then he entered as director of content, innovation, marketing and communication of manufacturers Studio (previously the TV factory), a producer known for the creation of ‘Save Me’. He was one of those responsible for the creation of his heir program, ‘nor that we were Shhh’ that has ended up being broadcast and under his own digital channel, Quickie Canal. The popularization of TVE. The signing of Broncano and his Good audience resultsplanting face to that moment untouchable Pablo Motos, confirmed the turn of TVE Towards a more popular televisionprecisely that one that tried to distance Salem’s mediaset with the cancellation of Sálvame. It is in that model where both a hypothetical space with Buenafuente and this program with the rumored Esteban and Patiño (rumors reinforced by statements of both in ‘La Revuelta’, where a “we are available”). What is confirmed is that it will be daily, live, and the Osa Audiovisual Producciones, of the creators of ‘Save Me’ and ‘Nor what we were’ will be managed. For the first time. There were no previous referents of these radical changes in the orientation of TVE, which had always maintained in late cultural competitions such as’ the hunter ‘ – which also leaves the grill with’ Moderna’- and, since September 2024, three series that will now remain in two to give space to the new Magacin. A more radical change than it seems because with this not only face face in the battle of audiences with Broncano, turned and good source, but will also do so in the afternoon Sonsoles Onega and ‘afternoon’. Header | RTVE In Xataka | ‘La Revuelta’ has made the issuance of lotteries at last something interesting. In return, a millionaire fine has been taken

In his first year “in crisis” selling electric cars, Musk puts the eye in optimus with promises and really psychedelic figures and figures

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Tesla has closed 2024 with A 71% drop in benefits Up to 2.3 billion dollars, while income barely grew 2%. The company has registered its first historical setback in cars deliveries, something that We saw coming. Why is it important. The moment could not be more critical. Tesla is in front of a perfect storm: Growing Chinese competition, With Byd at the head. Global price war. Premium market saturation. End of government aid. Musk’s response has been remarkable: Price cuts that have eroded the margins to alarming levels. Between the lines. Musk seems to be repeating its usual strategy: in the face of disappointing results, it promises technological revolutions that divert attention to the fundamental problems of the business. This time, the bet is double: autonomous taxis and Humanoid robots. Yes, but. Musk’s closeness with Trump has triggered the value of shares more than 100% in the last year, challenging all financial logic. Investors seem to bet more on the political influence of Musk than by the fundamentals of Tesla. The operating margins have collapsed to 6.2%, from 8.2% of the previous year. Cybertruck sales have stagnated in 13,000 quarterly units. AND Every time they sell cheaper. Tesla depends more and more on regulatory credits: 692 million dollars this quarter. Trump has put them in the target. Between bambalins. The advertisement of the autonomous taxi Cybercab for 2026 And the beginning of Robotaxis operations In June of this 2025, he dangerously remembers previous promises unfulfilled. However, Musk insists: “This time the wolf is real. And it can drive alone.” Tesla is at a historical crossroads: either it manages to materialize its technological promises and maintains its position as an innovative leader, or runs the risk of becoming a more cars manufacturer, less and less differential with respect to others, and caught in a price war With diminishing margins. Deepen: The New version of Model and It will reach 60,000 dollars in March, 33% more expensive than the current model. The European records of Tesla fell 24% in October. The company It is under investigation due to fatal accidents related to its autonomous driving system. Tesla’s brand value was reduced by 15,000 million in 2024, partly for Musk’s political rhetoric. The Trump administration promises to eliminate incentives for electric vehicles. Musk says this will harm the competition more than his company, but analysts are not so safe: Tesla is no longer the only relevant actor in the premium electricity market. Outstanding image | Xataka with Midjourney In Xataka | Elon Musk dreamed of building a city for its employees. Is about to make it come true in Texas

Saquon Barkley puts pressure on Chiefs: “The goal is to win the Super Bowl”

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Saquon Barkleystar running back of the Philadelphia Eagles, assured this Sunday after qualifying for the Super Bowl that His team’s goal is not only to reach the NFL final but to win the title. “I’m not going to lie. “I have tried to downplay it in my head but this is incredible,” he told the American broadcast of the Fox network after becoming NFC champion. “We’re in the Super Bowl, but the goal wasn’t just to get there: the goal is to win. Let’s celebrate and enjoy this and then we’ll get back to work.“he added. Barkley also highlighted the work of the entire team and highlighted that all his teammates did their part. “This is how you get to a Super Bowl,” he said. Philadelphia crushed the dream of the Washington Commanders this Sunday, won the NFC title 55-23 and will return to the Super Bowl two years after his last appearance. Those Eagles of 2023, already with Nick Sirianni as coach and Jalen Hurts as quarterback, They lost the title 35-38 to Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefsat State Farm Stadium in Glendale (Arizona). In this year’s Super Bowl, which will be played on February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans (Louisiana), they could meet again with Mahomes and company, or with Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills. Philadelphia won its first and last ring year in 2018. Eagles broke the scoring record in a conference final and deployed a monumental offense led by Hurts and Barkleyauthors of seven of their team’s eight touchdowns. The quarterback, with discomfort in his left knee, sealed four touchdowns (three rushing and one passing) and finished 20 of 28 passing for 246 yards without interceptions. Barkley, an NFL MVP candidate after an impressive season, also excelled with three touchdowns and 118 rushing yards (7.9 yards per attempt). Keep reading:

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