review with features, price and specifications

I think that, as a reader in general and a manga lover in particular, I have found the gift that I will put this year in the letter to the Three Wise Men. Each and every one of the gadgets that I have tried to read digitally They have given me some problems: either they are small, or their screens tire my eyes, or they distract me with notifications or they do not easily accept the most common formats. He Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi It’s quite the opposite. It is what, as a reader, I would definitely want to have on my nightstand and in my backpack. The only thing I’m missing is the 450 euros that, unfortunately for my pocket, it costs. ✅ Buy it if… You read a lot in digital. You want a comfortable, large e-book reader with a good battery. You don’t like the idea of ​​having to buy all the books on Amazon Kindle. ❌ Don’t buy it if… You tend to read unusually or sporadically. You don’t want to spend a lot of money. You want a color screen. The essentials in 30 seconds The Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is a book reader with a 10.3-inch black and white e-ink display. Everything is normal, except for the operating system, which is Android 15. What does that mean? That you have access to Google Play and, therefore, to the entire ecosystem of reading apps (and non-readable) available for Android. It doesn’t tie you to a platform (like Kindles), but rather gives you total freedom. It works sensationally, it supports all home formats (PDF, EPUB, CBR, MOBI, doc, docx…), it has a backlight (it’s the difference between the Lumi model and the standard one) and the pen is very useful. Your main problem? That it does not have a color screen, that it has little capacity and that the price to pay for it is quite high. Now, if you do not intend to read color documents and are looking for a good black and white reading device for books and manga, this is, without a doubt, one of the options to consider. BOOX Go 10.3 Gen2 Lumi Epapel Tablet 10.3″ Monochrome Front Light 300 DPI 64 GB Android 15 E-Ink The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Our experience with the Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi | Image: Xataka E-ink display: pros. If we talk about reading for a long time, electronic ink screens have no rival: they tire the eyes much lessthey have less reflections and do not suffer when placed in broad daylight. This device features a 10.3-inch eInk panel with 300 pixels per inch resolution and, simply put, it looks great. Not only is the text crisp, but the manga drawings and fine panel details look spectacular. I have not had the slightest problem when reading books, manga, websites and even working with PDFs. A note about qualities: the device offers us several screen configurations, so we can choose if we want a faster refresh at the cost of losing sharpness, or more sharpness at the expense of losing transition speed. Here to taste. I have used it most of the time with the second configuration. Big, but comfortable. It is a large device, but very thin and weighs 300 grams. This means that we can carry it in our backpack without it getting in the way (it came with me to Poland, in fact) or that we can use it in bed without our arms getting tired. In fact, it’s funny that the pencil, which we’ll talk about shortly, is thicker than the reader itself. The weight seems more than it is, in practice it doesn’t feel like it weighs a third of a kilo. Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi | Image: Xataka Moves in fear. Although its specifications may seem modest, the truth is that Android 15 works well with the four gigabytes of RAM and the Snapdragon 750G processor that it has. The 64 GB of storage, however, seems somewhat scarce to me and, furthermore, they are not expandable. By default, there is certain ghosting when we turn the page, but it is neither very exaggerated nor is it something that cannot be fixed by adjusting the refresh rate. I have it configured so that the screen refreshes completely when turning five pages, but if having the shadow of the page is a nuisance it can be adjusted so that it refreshes when turning one. This, needless to say, will slow down loading. Android is always a good idea. The interface is well adapted and has everything necessary to work, namely a reading app compatible with all formats, a browser, an AI assistant whose presence is testimonial, and Google Play. The advantage, of course, is the compatibility with Android apps, so you can install Google Play Books, Kindle, Moon Reader, Notion or Manga Plus to stay up to date with One Piece. It supports all popular formats, so you can use any EPUB, MOBI or PDFs you buy on any platform. About the pencil: the device includes a stylus to take notes, write, make annotations on files, etc. It works quite well and responds to pressure, but there is minimal latency that makes typing feel a bit clunky. It makes more sense to make specific annotations on a PDF or a drawing than to take quick notes in a class, for example. Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi | Image: Xataka Charger? The device arrived charged at 80% 16 days ago and today, after using it literally every day for at least an hour-hour and a half, I put it on charge with 28% battery remaining. This is the advantage of these devices: they barely consume anything. Loading is a little slow, but nothing to worry about considering that we will do it every so often. Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi technical … Read more

how long it usually takes for your 2026 return and what they can review if it takes them long

Let’s tell you When are they going to pay you the refund? of Income 2025, which is what we do in 2026 to catch up on the last fiscal year. According to the Income calendarthe period to submit the declaration ends at the end of June, but if you have already done it and you get a refund, it is normal that the Treasury has already paid you. The in-person declaration It started in June, so it is normal that returns are not being made yet. But if you have made the rent online either by phone In the past few months, perhaps you should have received it by now. Therefore, we are going to try to clarify the times for you. How long does the Treasury take to pay? The normal thing is that the Treasury takes a little time to pay you once you present a tax return that you have to return. In fact, it could be a week or two if everything goes well and they haven’t detected anything. However, there are times when Payment may be extended due to additional checks what the tax agency has to do. In these cases, the Treasury has a period of six months since the declarations end on June 30. In other words, returns can be extended until the end of the year. There are some factors that can accelerate the process. For example, submit the declaration as soon as possible, since they are usually processed in order. Also confirm the draft without changes, although you should ALWAYS review it to avoid errors. And if you attach your correct bank details with an account in your name, delays due to verification are also avoided. Why it may take them a while to get your money back If you detect that your return has been returned, but several weeks have passed and the Treasury has not yet made the payment, it may be because They are reviewing some points of the declaration or making some checks on aspects that are not clear. To find out if the delay is due to this, you can check the status of your declaration from the web or from the mobile app. If the status shows that it is under verificationthis means that the delay is effectively due to the fact that they are carefully reviewing the information you have submitted, and that is why the return is being delayed. One thing you should know is that when the Treasury starts to look at something closely, You may receive a request for information. This will be a postal letter that will arrive asking you to provide invoices for deducted expenses, tax certificates, money movement information, or whatever they consider necessary. These are the main reasons why the Treasury may be reviewing your data and sending you a request: Deductions: There are a large number of income deductions through which you can save money on your tax return, from renovating your car to buying a car or spending money on glasses. But there are some that vary depending on the autonomous community, and if you have deducted something in the declaration that does not correspond or something for which you have not provided the necessary information, they will require invoices or more information to verify it. Housing rental. When you rent a home you have income that is not billed as such, so at the beginning of the rental you may be asked for the contract and payment receipts so that the deduction can be applied correctly. It will be verified that everything is as indicated on the papers. Cryptocurrencies. The Tax Agency increasingly checks the movements you can make with cryptocurrencies, and it is very important that you declare them properly in your Income Tax to know the benefits you may have had with them and that the corresponding percentage of Personal Income Tax is applied to you. Debts with the administration: On some occasions, even if the declaration is correct, the return may also be delayed in the event that you have a debt with the Treasury, Social Security, your town hall or even unpaid fines with the DGT. If so, these will be deducted from your deduction. If any of these cases occur, the Tax Agency officials will take extra time to check your data, and will send you a request to ask for additional information if they see it necessary. The Treasury has until December 31, 2026 to make returns, so they may take it easy. In Xataka Basics | Income Guide 2025: calendar, previous steps and how to prepare for the 2026 declaration

review with features, price and specifications

A year ago I had the opportunity to try the Dreame A2a 2,800 euro robotic lawnmower that I loved, but it was too much for the 100 square meters of the garden at home. In a garden like this something smaller, more compact and, above all, cheaper would have been enough. Then Mova, Dreame’s sub-brand, arrived and put its ViAX 500a smaller, more humble lawnmower robot with a price tag of 749 euros. And that’s another movie. ✅ Buy it if… You have a small garden and you want to forget about periodic maintenance. You are looking for a silent robot. You value good obstacle detection. ❌ Don’t buy it if… You have a large garden, greater than 100-150 square meters. It is full of trees or decorative objects. You want to configure absolutely everything from the app. The essentials in 30 seconds The Mova ViAX 500 stands out for delivering what it promises: it is a robotic lawnmower designed for small gardens, with good navigation and programming capabilities. The cut is uniform and adjustable and the battery is enough to cover a garden of 100-120 square meters such as that of a chalet. Its biggest problem is around the edges and in smaller areas. The robot seems to be afraid of getting too close to the edge, especially when the surface is not quite ready, and small areas of grass tend to not go over them completely. In general, it is a good purchase if we are looking for a robot that we can program and forget about it until it is due for maintenance. Now, in a large house with extensive gardens, many nooks, trees and narrow areas, it is quite likely that it will suffer more. MOVA ViAX 500, Robot Lawn Mower, 500㎡ Mapping, AI Automapping without RTK, 360° LiDAR + AI Dual Vision, Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance, U-Shaped Trajectories The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Our experience with the Mova ViAX 500 MOVA ViAX 500 | Image: Xataka Setting it up is very easy (and a tip). Setting up these devices is just as easy as setting up a robot vacuum cleaner: You take it out, put it in the base, connect it to WiFi and map the area. You must do the latter by hand, controlling it as if it were a radio-controlled car. The base must be anchored to the ground with the included plastic screws and, obviously, you must connect it to the power. The cable, luckily, is very, very long, so you can pull it into the house if necessary. The little advice: If you can, put the foundation in the shade. The summer heat plays against these devices, even more so considering that the base does not have a hood. If your garden allows it, place the base in a place where the sun does not shine fully all day. Don’t worry about irrigators or rain, the robot has IPX6 resistance and can withstand them without problem. Cuts the grass pretty well. The robot has a rotating platform with three blades at the bottom. We can adjust this from the robot itself (not from the app) so that the cutting height is between two and six centimeters. My recommendation: three-four centimeters. It can also be configured to cut in a zig-zag pattern, which is recommended to improve uniformity, as well as programming. No complaints in this regard, except that the smallest areas are usually reviewed halfway. It’s as if the robot thinks it’s too big to work in that area. Be careful with edges and trees. Although the navigation via LiDAR and camera is exceptional, I have to give the slap on the wrist at the edges. Although it can be configured to “go in” a little further, the truth is that if the edge is not perfectly flush with the ground you will see that, over time, it will end up being longer than the rest of the garden. And it will be noticed. The same thing happens when approaching trees or decorations. Many times it seems that the robot is afraid to get a little closer, a fear that robot vacuum cleaners overcame a long time ago. MOVA ViAX 500 | Image: Xataka A fair and necessary autonomy. The robot has a battery with enough capacity to, in standard mode, cut 120 square meters in about an hour and a half. Enough for my garden. With efficient mode, the figure reaches 150 square meters. If the battery runs out, the robot returns to the base, charges itself (in about an hour) and picks up where it left off. Zero problems with this. Don’t forget the rest of the garden. Although the obstacle detection works really well, my recommendation is to spend a few minutes cleaning up the garden before starting the robot. If you have fruit trees and the fruit has fallen, pick it up or prepare for an exquisite wheel and blade cleaning session. I speak from experience. If you have left the hose loose, pick it up; And if you have pets, I, personally, would put them inside the house while the robot does its thing for a mental health issue. Mova ViAX 500 technical sheet mova viax 500 Mapping and navigation UltraEyes 2.0 AI-assisted dual vision 360º LiDAR obstacle avoidance UltraEyes 2.0 AI-assisted dual vision 360º LiDAR cutting capacity 500 m² cutting height 2-6 centimeters Cutting efficiency Standard mode: 120m²/load Efficient mode: 150m²/charge Cutting width 20cm Slope performance Up to 22 (40%) traction system front wheel drive 1x universal wheel battery 4 Ah Load: 3A noise level Up to 57 dB water resistance IPX6 others Double map Multi-zone management Cutting modes Remote control Live video tracking Voice alerts AirTag storage Elevation Alerts People detection Link module (optional) price 749 euros Mova ViAX 500, Xataka’s opinion MOVA ViAX 500 | Image: Xataka The Mova VIAX 500 is a robotic lawnmower that I could recommend to any of my neighbors, who have gardens similar … Read more

How to review the PAU syllabus using NotebookLM and prepare for the selectivity exam

Let’s explain to you how to review the PAU syllabus using NotebookLMthe tool artificial intelligence from Google. NotebookLM It allows you to use Google AI but based only on the data you upload, such as your notes, which opens many doors to help you and even gamify your learning. We are going to start by explaining what it is and why it is useful to study this tool. Then we will tell you the previous steps to be able to use it to help you with your studies, and we will end by summarizing its main functions when it comes to helping you with the PAU What is NotebookLM and what makes it useful for studying NotebookLM is a Google tool based on Gemini. It is a platform where you can create notebooks, and in each of them upload specific sources. These sources can be files that you upload by hand, but also links or even YouTube videos. Once you have your notebook configured with your own fonts, you can ask Gemini questions, and the AI ​​will answer you based solely on information from your sources. Come on, it won’t look for information on the Internet, but only in the sources that you upload. This means that you will be able upload the selectivity syllabus and ask questions or create content based solely on your notes and the syllabus. You will not get information from any other site. You can even create different notebooks where you can upload notes by subject. Thanks to this, you will be able to ask the AI ​​for content that you do not understand, but also you can ask him to ask you questionssummaries, outlines, or test yourself by creating exams. In fact, by proxy you can even create podcasts with which you can listen to your notes or specific lessons whenever you want. How to configure it before starting To use NotebookLM for this purpose, you first have to configure it. To do this, start by entering notebooklm.google.comand create a new notebook. NotebookLM is a tool that you can use for free, although with a limit of 50 free fonts. If you want your notebook to have more, then you will have to pay. When you’re creating your first notebook, you’ll be able to upload your first font. You can upload fonts in several waysusing a website whose data you want to use, uploading files that can be PDFs, images, documents or audios, YouTube videos, Drive folders or copied text. Here, what you will have to do is upload your syllabus and/or your notes as sources. You can do it with all the formats you think are necessary, and you can decide whether to upload them all, upload only those of one signature, whatever you prefer. To give you ideas, you can upload the following elements: PDFs from your notes or textbook Google Drive Documents directly class presentations in PDF format Web pages (pasting the URL) Copied text directly if you have notes in another format All the topic in case you have it in some format The more complete the material you uploadthis platform will work better later. Upload your textbook in PDF, upload it in its entirety. If you have notes, upload them, and the same with any other material. NotebookLM processes everything at once and cross-references information from all sources when you ask a question or request. How to use it to review the syllabus Once you have uploaded all your notes and data, you can now enter the Chatwhere you can ask Gemini any question. Google’s AI will answer you using only your notes as a source to find the answers. You will also have the column of Studiowhere you will find other options such as creating an audio summary as if it were a podcast, a video summary, or a presentation. You can also create flashcards to review, reports, etc. In addition to this, these are other things that you will be able to do with NotebookLM once you upload your notes: Ask him questions from the syllabus as if he were a teacher: The AI ​​will have all the data, so if there is something you don’t remember, you can ask it to explain it to you so you don’t waste time searching for information. Request a summary of a topic: If you have uploaded the textbook or your notes, you will be able to ask it to make summaries of specific topics. You can tell the topic number or even the theme. Come on, you can ask him to summarize topic 3 of Biography or the Second Spanish Republic. Ask exam questions: This is one of the most powerful functions to prepare for the PAU, because you can test your knowledge by asking the AI ​​to generate an exam. You can ask him X specific questions on a topic, and even have them be multiple choice. You can ask them to ask you the questions one by one so you can answer them individually as if it were a chat, or whatever you prefer. An audio to review without looking at the screen: We’ve mentioned it before, and it’s one of the most popular features of NotebookLM. It is about Audio Overviewa function with which you request that a podcast be generated with two voices discussing the topic, explaining and debating it. It is perfect to review while doing sports or other things. Create a study guide: You can also ask it to generate a structured study guide with key concepts, important dates and possible exam questions. You can copy, print or save the result to continue reviewing without having to have the tool open. Limitations and what not to expect from NotebookLM As we have seen, NotebookLM is a very useful tool to help you study for the entrance exam. But it has a series of limits that should be known and taken into account when working with it. The first is that He will … Read more

review with features, price and technical sheet

Solid. If one word describes what it is the Omoda 7 is “solid”. Because it meets almost everything you expect from it. Because it complies in the vast majority of the sections. It does not dazzle but it does shine for its ability to maintain a very high level in most of its aspects. Like everyone, it has its cracks. But these cracks do not run the risk of penetrating, extending and breaking the mold. Omoda 7 technical sheet Omoda 7 shs BODY TYPE. five-seater SUV MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT. 4.66 meters long, 1.875 meters wide, 1.670 meters high. 2,720 meters of wheelbase. 1,945kg TRUNK. 537 liters. MAXIMUM POWER. 279 hp WLTP CONSUMPTION. 2.3 l/100 km 92 km of electric range ENVIRONMENTAL DISTINCTIVE. Zero emissions. DRIVING AIDS (ADAS). 19 ADAS driving aids, including adaptive cruise control. 540º camera. OTHERS. Own software compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 15.6-inch screen (sliding on the top finish. 8.8-inch instrument panel and Head-Up Display. 50W wireless charging for mobile phones. Electric heated front seats. Sony sound system with eight speakers and four zones. Voice assistant that identifies the passenger’s position. ELECTRIC HYBRID. No. Plug-in HYBRID. Yeah. A 1.5 turbo combustion engine with 143 HP and two electric motors. 279 HP of combined power. electric No. price and release Now available from 42,900 euros before the Auto+ Plan aid. Omoda matches the maximum contribution of the Auto+ Plan. Price with exit campaign and aid: from 32,900 euros. Omoda 7 and the challenge of seating the customer A few days ago we counted on Xataka that 22% of electric cars purchased in the EU arrive from China. From Chinese and European manufacturers but from China. In order to prevent this from happening or, at least, to try to stop the wave and keep it at the current 22%, the European Union imposed tariffs on these cars. In that game of tug of war that is geopolitics, Europe left the door open to cars They do have combustion engines. Cigars and plug-in hybrids, claiming that the real Chinese state doping was limited to electric cars. Whether they are right or not, China took the door and kicked it down. With special attention to countries where value for money is most valued, Chinese manufacturers have put a lot of effort into positioning themselves as the cheap alternative to European ones. So far this yearthere are five Chinese cars among the 10 best-selling plug-in hybrids in Spain. The first two are BYD cars. The rest are from the Chery group with two representatives from Omoda and one from Ebro. One of them is the Omoda 7. And it is not coincidental. As in the case of BYD Seal U DM-iit is not a question of the car being cheaper than its rivals (with equal equipment), it is also the perception of quality that its interior exudes. For now, Chinese manufacturers continue to have the problem of breaking stereotypes and putting the potential customer in the driver’s seat. When they do, it is rare that they opt for a European or traditional firm. It remains to be seen if it is a fad or if we are an exception in Europe. What is certain is that their sales throughout the continent are growing and that, from what I speak with those close to me, Chinese brands are attractive because the customer feels that vehicles from European companies have become more expensive at the same rate that the quality of the materials has taken the opposite path. It is not a coincidence, it is an image and it is results And, as I said, if the brand manages to seat the potential customer inside an Omoda 7 like this, it has a lot to gain. Because the perceived quality of the materials is very good. On the steering wheel, different functions sit on the same piece but the touch is precise. In the central tunnel there are buttons for the basic climate controls, with a well-fitting and pleasant to the touch finish, especially the moving parts to raise and lower the temperature. The rest of the dashboard is dominated, of course, by a huge screen which in this case is 15.6 inches. A screen that moves if we slide our five fingers on the screen from one side to the other. Thus, we can send it to the co-pilot’s position (and return it to the driver, of course) thanks to a mechanized chain that cannot be seen. An artifice as unexpected as it is surprising that is sure to delight children. Is it practical? Well, relatively, if the co-pilot wants to change songs or look for an address, it will be easier with the screen in front, although it is not a drama to do it from the central position. Is it striking? Well, much more than practical and that’s where its charm lies. Screen in the co-pilot position Beyond the anecdote, the infotainment system remains as simple and practical as ever. The “home” screen has various widgets at the bottom that you can play with to manage the sound of the radio or music without diving into the menus. Additionally, it has a well-structured secondary menu but it requires some learning to remember that, for example, a negative point: regulating the position of the mirrors requires you to go through the screen. What I have noticed a good improvement in is compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In this Omoda 7 the system runs very smoothly when we choose to use either of these two systems and I have not noticed jerks as I have experienced with other Chinese cars. Once in motion, the good feelings remain. The seat is well padded and is heated and ventilated. Options that in traditional brands, again, continue to add to the final bill. Like the Head-Up Display, which is also standard and works and is clearly read. The Omoda 7 SHS is a plug-in hybrid that uses the now “classic” system … Read more

review with features, price and specifications

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

review with features, price and specifications

To the Apple AirTag One thing happens to them, and that is that you don’t miss them until you can’t use them. That’s just what happened to me a few years ago: after switching to Android, I had to abandon them. I could have continued using them with the iPad, yes, but they lost part of the fun because well, if I lose the backpack in which I carry the AirTag and the iPad, too bad. So I started looking for alternatives. Samsung has its Galaxy SmartTagswhich you can only use (officially) with Samsung phones. Motorola has the Moto Tagwhich are worth 40 euros each; and Chipolo has the same Pop, 35 euros each. Then there are proposals of all colors and shapes on platforms like AliExpress that did not convince. I have literally been thinking since Apple released its AirTags, “when Xiaomi arrives and releases theirs for 15 euros, I’m going to buy them a pallet.” That moment has arrived. We’ll see about buying the pallet, but a few weeks ago Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Tag and server has already lost it (on purpose) a couple of times to test it and see how it goes. AND spoileris exactly what I was looking for. Xiaomi Tag technical sheet xiaomi tag dimensions and weight 46.5 x 31 x 7.2mm 10 grams connectivity Bluetooth LE 5.4 NFC (Apple Find My only) speaker Piezoelectric buzzer battery Removable CR2030 battery One year of autonomy sensor Accelerometer compatibility Google Android Find Hub: Android 9 or later Apple Find My: iOS 14.5 or later ENDURANCE IP67 PRICE 14.99 euros The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Simple, direct and to the point Xiaomi Tag | Image: Xataka Xiaomi has not heated its head with the design, and it is no wonder. After all, we will only see this product twice: when we take it out of the box and when we find it after losing it. The rest of the time it has to go unnoticed, be light, small and not bothersome. It does that perfectly. So, three aspects to highlight. The first is that it has a physical button on the top that, when pressed, makes it sound. It will be good for us to know if the battery has run out, although the easiest way to find out the remaining battery level is from the Locator app, available in the Google Play Store. The second is that, indeed, it sounds, and quite loudly I must add. If, like me, you often lose your keys at home, with the beep you can easily locate them. The third is that it has a handle on the top that is great to put a keychain on and hang it wherever we want. I used to carry the AirTag in my wallet, but since I have the ID and driving license on mobile The wallet has passed away. So, for this review I have put it on a keychain along with some old keys that I had at home. Like any device of this type, the Xiaomi Tag works with a CR2032 battery. In theory, the autonomy is up to a year, more or less. From my experience with the AirTag I can confirm that this is the case. In any case, you can find these batteries in any establishment, from a neighborhood hardware store to a supermarket, including Amazon. How it works Xiaomi Tag | Image: Xataka Throughout the analysis I will talk about the experience on Android because that is where I have used it, but the Xiaomi Tag is also compatible with iOS. If you have an iPhone, you can use it without problem. You just have to know two things: you can’t use it with Apple and Google networks at the same timeor one or the other; and it doesn’t have UWB technology (ultra wide band). One of the coolest things about AirTags is that, thanks to the Apple U1 chip and UWB technology, when you are close to the lost object it tells you the direction in which you should move to reach it. The Xiaomi Tag lacks this technology and they drink only from Bluetooth. Of course, the Bluetooth of all the Android phones in the world, and that’s where the fun is. The operation of this network is quite simple: Imagine that you lose the keys in which you carry the Xiaomi Tag in the park. Your neighbor Juan, who has an Android phone, passes by your keys. Juan has not seen the keys, but his mobile phone, without Juan knowing it or having to do anything, has detected the Bluetooth Low Energy signal emitted by the Xiaomi Tag. Your mobile sends, after encryption, the location to the Google cloud. Google, through the Locator app, tells you this location and marks it on the map so you know where to find your keys. Xiaomi Tag | Image: Xataka The same thing works in motion. If you leave a backpack on the bus, all the Android phones of all the people who pass by it will detect the Xiaomi Tag and you will be able to see, almost in real time, where it is. As someone who had a suitcase with an AirTag inside lost by a certain airline at the Las Vegas airport, I can confirm that this information can be worth gold. The limitation that these devices have is evident: there must be cell phones nearby. Luckily, in Spain Android is religion with a 70% market share. That is, if you lose the Xiaomi Tag, seven out of every ten mobile phones that pass by will be Android and, therefore, they will collaborate in your search in an anonymized way. Another thing is that you lose it in the middle of the mountain where no one passes by. In that case, you will only be able to see the last known location. Xiaomi Tag | Image: Xataka Here it is worth making a small aside: … Read more

review with features, price and specifications

I hate cleaning windows, so when I had the opportunity to try a window cleaning robot I didn’t think about it for a second. The Dreame C1 promises to leave your windows spotless, everything controlled from its app. Let’s see how he did. Dreame C1 technical sheet DREAM C1 dimensions 27 x 27 8.5cm WEIGHT 1.6kg cleaning surface Maximum: 2.5 x 4 meters Minimum: 30 x 40 cm SUCTION POWER 5500Pa noise level 63 dBA other details safety cord Five cleaning modes Control via app Cleaning solution tank price 399 euros DREAME C1 Robot Window Cleaner, 5500 Pa Suction Power, Reliable Safety Protection, CornerClean Technology, Thorough Wet Cleaning, Comprehensive Path Planning The price could vary. We earn commission from these links An elegant design I have never used a robot window cleaner, but I have seen photos of a few and without a doubt the Dreame one is the most elegant of everyone. It has a cream-colored design, with a glossy finish on the top and a leather-effect handle so you can hold it safely when placing it on the glass. The robot is completely square and has a weight of 1.6kg, quite reasonable for its size and the type of product it is. Next to the handle is the power button and next to it is the cap through which the cleaning solution is filled. The most cumbersome thing are the cables since they are very long (necessary) and also have two transformers, one of them quite large. It is easy to connect, the cumbersome part comes when it comes to storing it, especially if you try to put it back in its box. Setup and application The start-up of the robot has no secret. Regarding the robot itself, we only have to fill the cleaning solution and place the cloth on the bottom, which is attached with Velcro. Then, as is usual in devices of this type, it is necessary to download an app to control it from the mobile phone and we must also connect it to a WiFi network. The app is also quite simple and allows us to choose the cleaning mode, if we want it to do one or more passes and also choose between deep or quick cleaning. In the case of deep cleaning, the route that follows makes the passes closer together, so that they overlap each time. With fast mode it covers the entire glass, but makes more spaced passes. The cleaning modes are as follows: Complete: to clean entire windows. Borders– The robot focuses on cleaning the perimeter of the window. Area: allows us to manually select the cleaning area. Remote mode: allows us to control it with a crosshead. Cleaning a window The first thing is to turn on the robot from the physical button so that the fans that make it “stick” to the glass turn on. The suction is powerful and it immediately sticks to the surface, the problem is that it is quite noisy. It is understandable, but the worst thing is that the robot gives voice instructions at the same time as it cleans and the noise of the fans often makes it impossible to understand anything. It has two straps that help it move across the surface, four brushes in the corners and the cleaning cloth that covers the entire perimeter. But let’s get to what’s interesting, which is how he leaves the crystals. Just because I don’t like cleaning windows doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate when they’re spotless. I would like to say that the Dreame C1 makes them perfect, but the reality is very different. After taking several passes at the window seen in the photos, both inside and out, you could see quite a few marks that he had left when passing, especially in the corners where the cloth does not reach. One of the problems I see with the Dreame C1 is that it barely uses cleaning solution. Before starting it, I thought it would spray the cleaning solution from the bottom, but it does so through nozzles on the front and the amount that comes out each time is just a few droplets. In the video you can see the problem: it sprays the product when it reaches the middle of the glass, so the cloth has little travel to spread it. In this way, marks are left from the liquid that has not been able to spread near the edges. I also tested it in an apartment in the city and I was more satisfied here. I used it in two large windows with sliding windows that face the street (I don’t include photos so as not to dox me myself) and they get quite dirty. In order to clean them on the outside I have to take them down and they are quite heavy, so it is not very convenient to say the least. Although they weren’t perfect either, the result was much better than they were and the best thing: I I avoided having to disassemble them. As for cleaning time, in all tests I used it with the deep cleaning mode and it was pretty fast. The large window, the one in the photos, measures 180 x 77 cm and cleaned each side in about 4 or 5 minutes. For the sliding windows (90 x 85 cm) it took even less. Another point to keep in mind is that I dreamed only recommends using your own cleaning solution. In the box comes a 230ml bottle and is then sold in 1 liter bottles that cost 24.90 euros. The tank is 80 ml and according to Dreame it lasts for 60 minutes of cleaning, so it should last a long time. Dreame C1, Xataka’s opinion I really wanted to try a window cleaning robot and I admit that I had high expectations, perhaps that’s why my feeling is a little bittersweet. The Dreame C1 It has half reconciled me with cleaning the windows; It doesn’t … Read more

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I’ve had the opportunity to try out what Dyson describes as its “lightest, most maneuverable” vacuum cleaner. Beyond the slogan, I wanted to see how much that focus on lightness and maneuverability really changes the cleaning experience at home. PencilVac Fluffycones It is not designed as a vacuum cleaner for everything, but as a very specific tool for hard floors, with a head of four conical brushes designed to reduce tangles from long hair and pets. With that clear premise, let’s see what it can offer for anyone in their daily life and is really worth the investment it entails. The first contact begins even before turning it on. The box is surprisingly compact and consistent with the product’s own approach. When I opened it, I found several pieces and, for a moment, I had that slight moment of uncertainty that usually accompanies the first assembly. However, the feeling does not last long because on one of the internal sides of the packaging there is a clear and numbered guide with the steps to follow. There is no need to look for a separate manual or interpret complex diagrams: the process is there, visible and explained logically, and that is tremendously useful and practical. Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones technical sheet Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Vacuum cleaner type Cordless Handheld Electric Vacuum Cleaner height 1.60cm Length 22.6cm Broad 3.8cm autonomy 30 minutes Charging time 3.5 hours Cube volume 0.08L Suction power 55 AW Weight 1.8kg Filtration 99.99% at 0.3 microns price 499 euros Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Vacuum Cleaner The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A proposal with obvious advantages and defined limits Once the basic assembly was completed, the next step was to start it up. The packaging itself invites you to download the MyDyson app via a QR code. The process is direct: scan, download and follow the instructions. After attaching the mast to the main body and fitting the handle where the battery is integrated, just turn it on to start the operation. Bluetooth pairing. In a few minutes, after selecting the language and confirming the connection, the vacuum cleaner is linked to the mobile phone. As soon as I connected it, a software update appeared that I decided to install before starting to use it, to evaluate the product with the most recent version available. Once set up, the app proves that it’s not just there to show a battery percentage. From my mobile I can check the charging status and receive notifications when it is advisable to perform maintenance tasks, especially cleaning the filter. The most interesting thing is the didactic approach: it includes clear videos that explain how to use the accessories, how to install the charging base, how to properly clean the filter or how to resolve possible incidents. So I can say with some certainty that that digital layer simplifies the experience. In hand, the first thing you notice is the weight contained. Beyond the official figure, which is 1.8 kg, the feeling is that we are looking at a vacuum cleaner designed to be used effortlessly, especially in short and frequent sessions. I think the narrow format favors a natural grip and the whole thing feels balanced when moving across the ground. Regarding materials, the plastics and adjustments convey a correct feel: They do not seek to impress for the sake of luxury, but they do not generate distrust either. The design is sober and functional, clearly oriented towards practicality. The differential element is the Fluffycones head. Instead of a single roller, it incorporates four soft conical brushes whose shape responds to a specific logic. When hair comes into contact with the moving cones, it tends to move toward the ends instead of staying coiled in the center, reducing the tangles that often accumulate in other systems. In practice, this translates into fewer interruptions for manual hair removal and more continuous collection, something especially relevant in homes with long hair or pets. Added to this proposal is the lighting integrated into the head. The green light located on the front and back projects a stripe that highlights fine dust above the floor, even in well-lit rooms. In my experience, it has been useful not only in low light conditions, but also in natural light, where certain particles blend into the reflection of the pavement. This additional visibility allows you to adjust the route and check with greater precision if the area has really been cleaned. During cleaning, the set follows the natural movement of the hand well. The head moves freely and facilitates tight turns, allowing you to work around furniture without awkward maneuvers. The power can be adjusted in three levels, which introduces a balance between performance and autonomy. There is a “Boost” mode that offers the highest suction, but significantly reduces the time available; The screen shows a countdown with the estimated time remaining and, in my tests, it was around eleven minutes. At the opposite extreme, Eco mode offers longer use that approaches half an hour in normal conditions, sufficient for maintenance tasks in small spaces. It is not, however, a vacuum cleaner designed to be left charging for a few minutes and immediately continue with full autonomy; Battery recovery requires time, specifically 3.5 hours for a full charge. On a practical level, there are details that improve the daily experience. The LED located next to the battery visually informs about the charging process and, if we want to check the status before starting, the integrated screen offers the information by simply touching the corresponding button, without having to open the application. The accessory exchange system is also well resolved: Simply press the release button to detach the head and place the multifunction accessory, with a firm fit and virtually no play. If we talk about that accessory, I have used it in corners, baseboards and cracks where the main head does not reach with the same precision, as well as in window tracks and in narrow … Read more

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Santiago Segura premieres the sixth part of his most popular saga, ‘Torrente President‘ without official trailer and without prior screening for specialized critics. A decision that is not improvisation but tactical: the director trusts in the popular pull of his most profitable franchise and avoids a press with which he has been in a cold war for decades. There is no trailer. That Santiago Segura is one of the smartest producers in the Spanish industry is something that no one is aware of. There is not only the success of Torrente’s five previous films, or his intelligent and very profitable turn towards family comedy with his ‘Father there is only one‘. It is also the way of selling an image that changes according to the audience of each film: increasingly frequent appearances on television, taking advantage of the opportunity to promote their films to a minimum… or the opposite, refusing to use the most common dissemination tools, such as the trailer or the press. With the lack of a trailer (and the only minimal promotional help from a stool song), Segura here has tried to find a kind of voluntary Streisand Effect: to talk about the film by suppressing all information about it. Not generating promotional material is the promotional material itself, and the proof is in this article, which says that there is nothing to talk about. The issue of the press pass already has other connotations. There is no press pass. Critics’ opinions about new releases no longer have the depth they had decades ago. The massification of tools for disseminating opinions such as social networks or rating aggregators such as Rotten Tomatoes have replaced the weight of professional criticismbut the ties between industry and the press remain active, often for publicity reasons. Traditionallythe absence of prior projection suggests a lack of confidence in the product, which is a message that no studio wants to convey. This is not the case of Santiago Segura, who knows that his films are rejected by critics and sweep the box office. The beginning of this confrontation can be traced back to 1998, when journalist Nuria Vidal published a negative review of ‘Torrente’ in ‘Fotogramas’, as the journalist recounted in your blog. Apparently, Segura personally called the editorial office to demand explanations, but with the box office he forgot the rudeness: his classification as a “commercial filmmaker” is something that would end up being proud. The box office success seems sufficient legitimization, and the fact that there is a preview prior to the premiere (“for the fans”) before the press sees it is almost a declaration of intent. The Spanish superfranchise. In March 1998, Santiago Segura hit Spanish theaters with the first ‘Torrente’, which despite accusations of bad taste, grossed 10.9 million euros and was the most watched Spanish film of the season. A return on investment of more than 540%, not counting home video or television. And from there, everything went further: ‘Torrente 2’ tripled the budget and doubled the collection. At the box office it was only surpassed by ‘The Others’, in English and with international financing. Budgets grew and collections fell, but it never stopped being profitable. After the fifth installment, in 2014, Segura put Torrente fallow. He aggregate balance of the five deliveries exceeds 80 million euros and 16 million tickets sold in Spain alone. Adjusted for inflation, the figures amount to 115 million euros and 18 million viewers. There is no other comparable case in modern Spanish cinema of an author franchise with such public support without awards, without going through festivals and without relevant international distribution. In Xataka | The most watched film in history on television is not a Hollywood success, but a classic from the most carpet-loving Spain

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