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The most expensive coffee in the world is Panamanian, it costs 850 euros and is served in the only place in the world where it makes sense

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James Hoffman is one of the top authorities in the coffee world. Best barista in the world in 2007 and coffee popularizerwas surprised to try the exclusive Japanese coffee for 315 euros per cup. let it be expensive or cheap It depends on each one, but It’s like roasted coffee next to the new most expensive coffee in the world: 850 euros per cup. And it is served in Dubai, of course. Julith’s coffee. The Al Quoz neighborhood of the Emirati city has a new pilgrimage point for specialty coffee lovers…as long as they have 3,600 dirhams from those of the United Arab Emirates, not those of Morocco. In exchange, about 850 euros for a cup served at Julith Cafe. Serkan Sagsoz He is one of the founders of this cafeteria that consider that the price is more than justified. It is a coffee with notes of “white flowers such as jasmine, also with citrus flavors such as orange and tangerine and a touch of fruits such as apricot and peach”, comment. The barista got 20 kilos of very specific beans named ‘Nest 7‘. It is a Geisha coffee (now we’ll get into that) and the bidding must have been truly crazy: it lasted 12 hours, registered 549 bids and the final price was exorbitant. 604,080 dollars which translates into 30,204 dollars per kilo. Geisha with note. The price of coffee is something that depends on a huge variety of factors: the economy of a city, the coffee shop, the origins of the coffee and the roasting process. It is not the same robusta coffee with uneven roasting than a specialty arabica. Neither does the coffee excreted by a civet. Whether it is justified is another story, but what is clear is that Geisha is one of the kings when it comes to expensive coffees. It is a Panamanian coffee that comes from Hacienda La Esmeralda. We have already talked about this specific coffeewhich has been establishing some of the records in the sector, and the reason why it is so expensive is summarized in that its cultivation is very complicated and production is low. These are the two factors that, added to the fact that the property is located in a enviable location for coffee cultivationthey make the price break ground every auction. Elitism also enters, since the variety has become one of the favorites in barista competitions. It is not unusual for it to win the “Best of Panama” award, but if in other years the kilo was around 10,000, the more than 30,000 that Julith Cafe has paid mark a new record. To contextualize, a “commercial” price that same day reached six euros per kilo. NASA production. El Geisha de La Esmeralda is not a specialty coffee, it is THE specialty coffee right now. This Nido 7, specifically, was harvested in April 2025 and immediately underwent a cold fermentation process for 48 hours. Subsequently, it was dried in a controlled environment to preserve its flavors and roasted, carefully controlling the process so that it was as homogeneous as possible. Limited. As we say, Judith got 20 kilos and they calculate that it is enough for 400 cups. It is not as quick as arriving with the money and drinking the coffee: you have to be prepared for an experience that they have designed and that includes a guided tasting through the entire production process of this coffee. Once the 20 kilos are gone, it’s over, but there are those who won’t have to worry about this: they have reserved some grains for the wealthiest palates. Sagsoz has commented that it would be “an honor to one day prepare a cup for the sheikh mohammed“With whatever you have loose in your pocket that day, you have something to invite. And…Dubai. Beyond the exclusivity of coffee due to everything that surrounds its production, it is evident that the Dubai factor comes into play. Sagsoz himself, whose cafe did not exist until he bought the Nido 7 cargo a few weeks ago, comments that “it was the perfect place for investment” because the Emirates is known for extravagance. They have some of the most ostentatious buildings in the worldhe Burj Khalifathe island for super millionaires, pharaonic works on the drawing tableand all kinds of extremely exclusive experiences. In fact, in September of this year, another coffee shop in the city had set the record for the most expensive coffee in the world by serving a cup of 2,500 dirhams, about 600 euros. With Julith’s 850, that record has disappeared and the reactions have been diverse: from the “It’s Dubai, what are you waiting for?” until opinions which allude to the fact that it is simply another experience for the richest to boast about. What is evident is that, although coffee is gaining a lot of ground in places where it did not have much prominence before –China, for example-, is also consolidating places like Dubai as part of the luxury coffee scene. And it is something that contrasts greatly with the so unfavorable situation of some farmers and the ambition that is leading to expand Geisha farms through illegal deforestation of protected areas. Images | Julia Coffee, Coffee with Joshua In Xataka | Coffee, tea or Coca-Cola: what is the most popular caffeine consumption in the main countries of the world

OpenAI is obsessed with making ChatGPT the best financial AI, and it makes all the sense in the world

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OpenAI has launched a secret project to train its artificial intelligence models on complex financial tasks, according to Bloomberg quotea medium that claims to have had access to internal documents. As the media shares, the company led by Sam Altman has recruited more than 100 former employees of large investment banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to teach its AI to build financial models, one of the most time-consuming jobs for junior analysts. Project Mercury. As pointed out by documents to which the media has had access, this initiative pays $150 per hour to these contractors to write instructions and develop financial models of different types, which can range from corporate restructuring to IPOs. Sources Bloomberg assures that participants also have early access to AI that is being trained specifically to replace these types of financial tasks. A selection process almost automated. As well as detail From sources close to the company, candidates go through a 20-minute initial interview with an AI chatbot, followed by tests on financial statements and a final modeling assessment. Once in the program, contractors are expected to submit one model per week, prepared in Excel following industry standards, from margins to percentage format. Another way for OpenAI to become profitable. Although OpenAI recently reached a valuation of $500 billionthe startup still has not been able to be profitable. And the company is burning money to invest in all kinds of projects, while large data centers are built with excessive consumption of energy and water. And all this while the subscription of your users It is one of the few ways through which the company obtains direct income, something that currently does not pay off. Mercury can enable its AI to penetrate a key sector such as consulting and finance, while providing a new avenue for income. Investment banking. Just like point In the middle, banking analysts usually work more than 80 hours a week, especially when it comes to managing active operations, building detailed models in Excel for all types of tasks. For this reason, allowing them to choose a reliable language model for their tasks could save them a lot of time. The same old dilemma. According to some experts to whom he has had access the Fortune mediumconsider that a transformation is more likely than a direct elimination of employment. “I’m not convinced we’ll get rid of junior workers anytime soon, but I could imagine a world where the skill set we need them to have is different,” explains to the medium Shawn DuBravac, economist and CEO of Avrio Institute. The first wave of automation in banking. DuBravac esteem that in the next year firms will try to automate between 60% and 70% of the time that analysts currently spend on routine tasks such as cleaning data, formatting spreadsheets and building basic models. However, according to a McKinsey survey published in March, only 38% of organizations using AI predict that generative models will have little effect on their workforce size in the next three years. AI in banks. OpenAI already has important links with the financial sector. In fact, Morgan Stanley uses its technology in its wealth management division, and Altman’s company recently obtained a line of credit of 4 billion dollars from JPMorgan Chase, among other examples. What is also interesting is that JPMorgan itself is actively working on becoming the first “completely AI-powered megabank” of the world. Cover image | OpenAI and Lo Lo In Xataka | Anthropic has seen what OpenAI is doing with its circular financing and has decided that you only live once

Mobile phones have been a boring rectangle for years. Honor wants to give them a robotic arm, and it makes more sense than it seems

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With the exception of folding ones, the vast majority of mobile phones are practically the same: a rectangle with a screen in front and cameras on the back. There was a time when the cell phones had crazy designs and very varied, but that time ended, or so we thought. Honor just taught a mobile phone whose camera is mounted on a robotic arm. It sounds crazy, but it makes more sense than it seems. Honor Robot Phone, the pet-mobile At first it looks like a totally normal cell phone, but then the glass that covers the rear camera opens and a small robotic arm emerges from it, as if it were an “eye” that looks at us and that He behaves as if he were some kind of pet. Yes, it also reminds us a lot of Wall-E. In a published video on his YouTube channelHonor shows this original concept that, through artificial intelligence, is capable of not only capturing moments autonomously, but also interact with us and the environment. In the video we see him inside a pocket “looking” around, helping us choose clothes and even calming a crying baby. It also serves as a stabilizer since Its design is very reminiscent of a gimbal. The evolution of the smartphone is a smartphone With the emergence of AI we have witnessed an attempt to create the evolution of the smartphone. Humane tried it with the AI ​​Pinbut it failed. Sam Altman and Jony Ive have been stirring the hornet’s nest for months with the creation of an “AI iPhone” which we know nothing about. As boring as so many practically identical designs may seem to us, the smartphone works and looks like it will continue to do so for many years. At the beginning of the video, Honor makes it clear that the Robot Phone wants to be the evolution of the smartphone in the age of AI. However, unlike Humane or the mysterious OpenAI device, does not seek to reinvent it completelybut it adds a mechanism so that the AI ​​can see at all times, which is the basic function of devices such as the AI ​​Pin or smart glasses. The Honor Robot Phone it is not a real product, In fact, the entire video is generated by AI. It is part of the Honor Alpha Plan that they announced at the beginning of the year and with which They will invest 10,000 million dollars to be the AI ​​benchmark in the mobile sector. They will give us more details at the Mobile World Congress in 2026, where we may see a working prototype. Images | Honor In Xataka | Where mobile phones are not going: we thought that innovating was the way but we were very wrong

Opening an R&D center in the city that makes the most sense

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Xiaomi recently announced that The Su7its first electric car, would arrive in Europe in 2027. In this way, the European public will be able to taste first hand one of the electric cars that have caused the most in recent years. In addition, silently, the now also vehicle manufacturer has opened Your first research and development center Out of China. The installation, located in Munich, marks the starting point of the arrival of the Chinese manufacturer to the European market for electric vehicles. The first step. The opening of this center is much more than a simple technical office. Xiaomi, a company known for its mobile phones and other technological gadgets, launched its first car in 2023, and this new expansion is accelerating its transformation into a car manufacturer made and right. Its president, William Lu, He already made it clear In August that the company aspires to become one of the five largest automobile in the world, and Europe is key in that plan. What will the center of Munich do. German facilities will focus on adapting Xiaomi vehicles to the demands of the European market: from the development of technology for electric vehicles and intelligent driving to compliance with strict safety regulations. The teams of engineers, designers and European researchers will collaborate directly with the centers in China to prepare specific models for international markets. The models that will arrive. Although Xiaomi has not officially confirmed which vehicles will bring to Europe, everything points to SU7, a high performance sedan that would compete with the Porsche Taycanand al Yu7a SUV that would be measured with the Tesla Model and. Su7 Ultra has already demonstrated its potential by establishing The fastest back record For an electric production car in the Nürburgring circuit, with a time of 7 minutes and 4 seconds (6 minutes and 22 seconds its prototype version). A success in China. The growth of Xiaomi in the automobile sector has been meteoric. His su7 reached 200,000 units delivered in China In just 119 days, a stellar figure for a brand that opens for the first time in the automobile world. Now, the brand seeks to replicate that success beyond its borders, taking advantage of its experience in technology and software. It is not the only China in Munich. The Bavarian city has become The favorite destination of Chinese manufacturers to establish your design and research centers in Europe. Nio opened his design headquarters in 2015, while Avat and Li Auto have also chosen Munich for their European facilities. The proximity to the German car industry and access to specialized talent are usually the main reasons for this election. Cover image | Xiaomi In Xataka | China’s government is discovering that selling cheap cars is not enough in Europe: spare parts will be insured

After a week of use, it was clear to what situations can make sense

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There are products that attract attention not because they are the most powerful or the most spectacular, but because they pose an unexpected dilemma. Does it really make sense buy a portable In the middle of the streaming? In a new one 24/7 of the Xataka YouTube channel We test a very popular and very cheap model of Amazon to discover if it is a good idea … or if all this does not happen to be a passing curiosity. Our partner Dani Mangas has been using the August DA900D During a week in different scenarios: from a semi -basement in the city to a town to test the outdoor antenna. “Honestly, I wonder the same as all of you. With the amount of tablets in the market with apps such as RTVE, A3 Player or the application, what is the point of buying this?” That is the doubt that guides the entire analysis and that marks the tone of the experience. August Da900D, Secondary TV, Camping Gadget or both? The part of the antenna is, perhaps, the one that most conditions real use. In the office he could not capture anything and only after a car ride the first channels appeared. So far, the tests left More doubts than certainties. And it was in the town where everything changed: a different environment that deserves to be seen in the video to really understand how TV responded in those conditions. If something cannot be reproached is the variety of ports. The USB allows you to reproduce or even record programs, while the Mini HDMI Give margin to plug a fire stick, a console or any similar device. With a simple adapter, TV completely changes purpose. The interesting thing is that the experience does not remain alone in the theory: when some nuances appear in practice. Interiors TV meets without surprises and offers an experience that convinces what it costs. “The 9 -inch screen looks good indoors, good brightness, good contrast. Let’s see, it is not crazy, but it meets you more than you.” The problem arrives outside the home, where natural light puts limits on its visibility and forces to rethink on which environments makes more sense to use it. Beyond the screen, which defines this device is how easy it is to take it anywhere. “LBattery is 1800 mAhwhich gives you several hours of use without being plugged in, perfect for trips, camping or if you do not have nearby plugs. ”With that data, Dani will resolve the question of whether the device can really become a usual partner away from home. The sound meets the right for a small room or a kitchen, but when it is taken outdoors, it loses strength. One of the aspects that are valued precisely are the connections, since having a built -in speaker that is not the best, allow to resort to external speakers and thus gain more freedom to improve the audio experience. The August Da900D does not intend to replace a large TV nor compete with a tablet. After a week of use, our partner believes having found the true ambition of this type of product. If you want to know in detail how it has behaved in each test and the conclusions of the experience, Do not miss the new 24/7 video on the Xataka YouTube channel. Images | Xataka In Xataka | The latest Huawei teles incorporate the chip of their most premium mobile: it is the best idea so that they do not end up being slow

I have tried the world’s first rolled laptop. Just get back to him to realize that it makes a lot of sense

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Two years ago, Lenovo showed at the MWC a concept of roller laptop of the most curious: His screen expanded to convert a conventional laptop into one with vertical screen. We did not know if that device would see the light at some point, but as the folding laptops did, In the end he did. In the CES of this year, Lenovo confirmed that this rolled laptop was no longer a concept and became a commercial product. He was baptized as Lenovo Thinkbook plus gen 6 and today, finally, we have had the opportunity to try it first hand. Because? That is a question that is worth asking, why an enrolly laptop? The answer, luckily, is simple: having a laptop with a large screen is fine, but having a large screen with more vertical space is wonderful if we work with documents (text or spreadsheets), texts or code. The attempts to date had been shy, with laptops that left the 16: 9 format for Bet on the 3: 2. Lenovo has gone a step further. Rolled is a more or less conventional computer | Image: Xataka But unrolled is another story | Image: Xataka How is? At first glance it is a conventional portable device, only that the screen is somewhat more square than normal. When the panel is rolled, it is 14 inches and has a resolution 2,000 x 1,600 pixels, that is, 5: 4 format. By clicking a button (or gesture with the hand that does not finish going fine), the laptop is displayed up to 16.7 inches, the 2,000 x 2,350 resolution pixels and an 8: 9 format. Basically, a 50% larger screen. The third button starting on the right in the upper row is the one that goes down and uploads the screen | Image: Xataka The laptop takes about ten seconds to complete the up or down cycle. The screen, of course, is hidden under the keyboard and unwinds thanks to engines that, everything is said, are heard slightly. It is not an unpleasant sound or that will be distracted, much less, but it is there. However, I must say that the contact took place in a crowded room of people, so I had to approach a lot to notice the noise. Hypnotiza. The truth is that it is easy to get dumbfounded seeing how the screen goes up and down. I will not affirm or deny having been turned on by clicking the button every ten seconds like a child with a new toy. It is one of those technologies that attract attention and that suppose a breath of fresh air in a mature product category in which innovation usually goes inside. Even more in the AI ​​PCs era. Detail of the roller mechanism | Image: Xataka And how much does it endure? When the durability question, from Lenovo they explain that the roller mechanism endures 20,000 cycles. They are about 11 years at the rate of five daily cycles. In this case, however, it must also be taken into account that the screen is not only enroll and unwinds, but also folds when we close the laptop. Lenovo ensures that the panel will endure 30,000 opening and closing cycles. Anyway, in a contact as preliminary as this is not possible to confirm this. This is how the laptop is seen from behind when it is completely unrolled | Image: Xataka The wrinkle. One of the great evils of folding mobiles is the wrinkle of the fold. Although manufacturers make all kinds of juggling to avoid or reduce it, such as making a drop -shaped fold, the reality is that it remains visible and notable to touch. In the case of Lenovo laptop is exactly the same. The wrinkle shows and looks. Not only is it seen, but it causes flashes when looking at the screen from certain angles. In front, however, there seems to be no problem. In what angles, the wrinkle is more or less visible | Image: Xataka A system that feels robust. Although the device rises and that the part that rises is thinner the upper area, the device does not transmit a sensation of fragility. It does not give the feeling that we will leave if we put it vertically and incline it. Moreover, the thickness of the laptop, being superior to that of a conventional laptop, is not as high as one could imagine. Yes, it weighs more and is thicker, but neither as much if we take into account that inside hides an roller screen and a deployment mechanism. An interesting change. As someone who is writing and reads a lot, a lot, a lot throughout the day, this type of implementations are interesting. On a few occasions I am doing Zoom-Out to a PDF to read more content or juggling to be able to better read something than, on a vertical screen, I could read without problem. This device solves that problem of a stroke, although it does so at a price well above what any laptop costs. Image | Xataka This laptop supposes, or could assume, a paradigm shift, in the way we understand the laptops. Getting that extra space is a fantasy for those of us who use the computer for productivity (not so much to play, there does not make too much sense). However, accessing this device is not something available to everyone. The price issue. The Thinkbook Plus Gen 6 Cuesta 4,199 eurosa price that surely leaves it out of the reach of most mortals. Does it solve having to load or install a secondary monitor to have flexibility? It solves it, partially at least, but it does it at a very high cost. The technology is impressive and seeing it in operation makes it win. The device is undoubtedly unique in its kind. Now he has the challenge of convincing users, and that is a flour from another sack. Images | Xataka In Xataka | “The AI ​​is not a … Read more

If drinking milk makes sense or not

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“Drink milk if you want to grow strong,” this was one of the many most repeated phrases in childhood, almost like a dogma. But, once adults, are it true? For some, the glass of milk before sleep is a nostalgic pleasure; For others, a expendable and even problematic product. The truth is that milk is in the center of a debate in which nutritionists, doctors and scientific studies do not always coincide. Can you continue drinking milk? The short answer: yes, provided there is no allergy or intolerance. This has been explained by the Nutrition Dr. María Ortega, from the Complutense University of Madrid, In an interview for Men’s Health: “Discharge from dairy products without justification is a mistake. It is difficult to achieve the contribution of some adequate nutrients without dairy.” Along the same lines, the dietitian-nutritionist Julia Farré He recalled that milk provides proteins of high biological value, calcium and vitamins A and D. However, like They have underlined Giuseppe Russolillo and Leticia López in Cidateplus, the answer also depends on food culture and genetics. In Europe, dairy consumption has been entrenched for centuries, which has resulted in a lower prevalence of lactose intolerance. Milk defenders. From this perspective, Ortega has underlined its protein value: 80% casein, slow absorption, and 20% dairy, rapid absorption. This combination guarantees a constant supply of amino acids. Although that is not all. The Healthline portal duck That milk provides 18 of the 22 essential nutrients, such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamins A and B12. In addition, they link it with greater appetite control, prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular health benefits. For its part, Dietitian Vedika Premani He recalled in statements for Vogue That a daily glass of milk remains a good ally against osteoporosis and the loss of bone mass in adulthood. While dietitian Sara Langnas, she stands out as a useful recovery drink after physical exercise thanks to her protein and carbohydrate contribution. Not all experts are enthusiastic. Here come the cons. CIBEROBN researchers have observed in an investigation that a high consumption of whole milk was associated with greater cognitive impairment in adults with cardiovascular risk. The association was not found with low fat, yogurt or cheese. From Harvard, professors David Ludwig and Walter Willett They have questioned the recommendations of three daily dairy rations. In an article in New England Journal of MedicineThey pointed out that countries with greater consumption also register more hip fractures. In addition, they warned of a possible relationship with greater risk of prostate and endometrium cancer. Not everything is cow’s milk. In recent years, vegetable drinks –soja, oats, almond, rice – have gone from being a resource for lactose intolerant or vegan to becoming one more option. However, As my partner explained in Xatakamost of these drinks contain less protein and essential amino acids than milk, and in many cases more added sugars. This is the result of the Maillard reaction that occurs during the ingredients, reducing the final nutritional value. Dietitian Julia Farré has pointed out In which these drinks, unless they are fortified, usually provide less calcium, vitamin D and quality proteins than animal milk. Even so, As experts cited by Vogue have explainedthey can be a valid option when enriched versions are chosen and, in addition, they have the argument of environmental sustainability, which weighs more and more in consumption decisions. And lactose intolerance? Beyond benefits or risks, one of the most determining factors is individual tolerance. Lactose is the natural sugar of milk and is digested thanks to lactase enzyme. As has detailed Leticia López in Cuidateplus: “Phylogenetically the natural would be to lose this enzyme with age, but a genetic polymorphism allows many people to continue producing a lifetime.” Therefore, lactose intolerance affects unequally in the world: only 5% in northern Europe, compared to 95% in Asians. In Spain, the figures are between 20 and 30%. Symptoms range from gases and abdominal pain to diarrhea. However, like Dietitian Julia Farré has clarified: “It is not usually a 100%intolerance: many people do not tolerate milk, but yes the yogurt or cured cheeses, which contain less lactose.” What if we don’t want to drink milk? Here the experts agree: it is not essential. According to Vogueit is possible to obtain calcium and green leafy vegetable proteins (kale, broccoli, spinach), legumes, spine fish (sardines, canned salmon), tofu enriched with calcium or fortified vegetable drinks. Yogurt and cheese, due to their lower lactose content, are usually better tolerated by those who have more sensitive digestions. Is it worth it? Science does not offer a unique response, but a consensus: milk is not essential, but it is not dangerous if consumed in moderation and individual tolerance. If we feel good, it can remain a practical, nutritious and culturally rooted food in our diet. If not, there are enough alternatives to meet the needs of calcium, proteins and vitamins without opening the tetrabrik. Perhaps, as experts remember, the true key is to listen to our own body. Because deep down, the question is not whether milk is good or bad, but if it is for each of us. Image | Freepik Xataka | After studying cheese, researchers think: “Nightmares are robustly associated with lactose intolerance”

There is so much fever for the Xiaomi Yu7 that there are already those who pay more for buying one used than for a new one. And it makes sense

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The fever by the Xiaomi Yu7 has reached its climax: it is already paid more for the electric SUV sold as a “used” than like a new car. The waiting list is so wide that the bubble has swollen to unsuspected limits. Not only is the mirror of an excessive demand. Used, yes, but more expensive. Specifically, about 2,400 euros. That is the area that those who aspire to have tomorrow (in China, of course) have to pay a Xiaomi Yu7 In the garage, according to Carnewschina. The specialized medium collects that there are up to 80 ads in vehicle sale stores where Xiaomi Yu7 is sold above the market price as new. Specifically, the profits is between 1,200 and 2,400 euros (depending on the version). The most coveted. Among the units that are sold, the most desired is the Max, which are generally offered with less than 100 km registered. Exit, The car had prices of 253,500 yuan (about 30,191 euros) for the Standard version, 279,900 yuan (33,335 euros) for the Pro version and 329,900 Yuanes (39,290 euros) for the MAX, the most powerful option. The more version has 101.7 kWh battery but it is not the option with greater autonomy. This is reserved for the Standard option which also has a huge battery (96.3 kWh capacity) but its power is lower, registering lower consumption. That, precisely, is the most attractive of the Xiaomi Yu7 Max, a car with an autonomy of 770 kilometers (according to the Optimistic Chinese homologation cycle) and a rapid power of 690 hp, an acceleration from 0 to 100 in 3.23 seconds and a maximum speed of 253 km/h. A business. That is, the most expensive option is registering overprices of about 2,400 euros. Or, what is the same, about 6% about its purchase price. It does not seem excessive but it is a pinch for those who made one of the company’s first reserves and want to do business or prefer the money to the car. But those who, of course, are doing business are concessionaires. They point in the Chinese environment to which a good part of the Xiaomi Yu7 overcrowded with respect to their output rate are concession automation. That is, these companies are playing with the usual margin and, right now, selling them more expensive than the company itself. Endless. The trend responds to the wide waiting list that Xiaomi faces when selling its cars. The fever for the electric SUV, the company’s second car, has led the brand to stop the reserves since the delivery of them has shot until 60 weeks in its Standard version. That is, about a year and two months. Pro and Max options offer better waiting times. But not much better. For the Xioami Yu7 Pro you have to wait between 49 and 52 weeks and for the Max between 39 and 42 weeks. That is, the delivery of the Xiaomi Yu7 Max has been almost 10 months. All this is a consequence of A wave of excessive reservations In the first hours. Before finishing the day of the presentation, Xiaomi registered 248,000 reservations in 18 hours. Of these, 200,000 were recorded alone In the first three minutes in which the page was open. Dragging the company. In Carnewschina They echoed another striking movement. The Xiaomi Su7 Yay had a really long waiting list but after relieving it slightly, the electric Berlina has re -delayed its delivery times. The company has decided to dedicate part of the current Berlin line to produce the electric SUV to try to balance the wait between both models. Again, the price of the Xiaomi Su7 was shot again in the second -hand market. To the point that the Su7 ultrathe most radical option rose up to 15,000 euros above of its rate price. Of course, there is no possible comparison with Yu7 because the latter has not yet announced a similar version. The risk. The greatest risk that Xiaomi faces is very evident: the tired of the client. China is the country where more electric cars are bought but also where competition is greater and The renewal time of the models is shorter. If Xiaomi fails to lighten the waiting list, it runs the risk of Your car is slightly obsolete In relation to the rest of the market and customers begin to flee to other brands. To solve it, the company works for forced marches to expand its factory for electric cars. For the moment It already has two factories dedicated (one to each product although, as we have seen, that of the Xiaomi Su7 is also giving way to some SUV units) And you have another in progresswith the aim of being able to serve a demand that has the company completely overwhelmed. Photo | Xiaomi In Xataka | The Xiaomi Su7 self -imposed a challenge: to eat Porsche in his own land. And they just got it

The Line goes regular, so Saudi Arabia has asked some consultants to solve the obvious: if it makes sense

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When years ago The heir prince Mohammed Bin Salman presented the plans of The Linethe gigantic Pharaonic glazed city that Saudi Arabia wants to build in full desert, the idea sounded for science fiction. And it’s normal. Not every day a megalopolis of 170 km long, 200 m wide and huge skyscraper, all thought to welcome millions of people without roads or cars. Over time His works started And the project advanced slowly, between huge exiles and foundations concrete. Now its promoters have done Something peculiar: Ask several consultants for help to confirm whether the initial plans are viable or should adjust them. What happened? That Saudi Arabia wants to review its most pharaonic, surreal and delicate project: The Linethe gigantic “corridor city” of 170 kilometers and 500 meters high and 200 m wide that the country wants to lift in the desert. Although every so often its promoters They presume the advance of the works, Bloomberg He has just revealed that the Saudi authorities have commissioned several consulting companies to carry out a strategic review of the project. What have you asked? That value if the current plans are feasible and suggest possible changes. This is at least supported by Bloomberg, which quotes anonymous sources close to the project. They have not transcended more details or the consultants to which the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund has been directed (PIF), But the decision is interesting both for its background and for the context. Once you have the data, those responsible for the project must assess the information and choose: Do you need to apply changes? Can you follow the work without adjustments? Bloomberg clarifies that the plan could be kept as it is and that, if remembering, any change would demand the OK of the PIF and the Saudi executive himself. And what do promoters say? The Line is part of an even greater project, Neomwhich seeks to diversify the economy of the nation and includes other initiatives, such as Magna, Oxagon, Sindalah and Trojenaalthough The Line It is the most ambitious of all. Those responsible have removed iron on the fact that the PIF has taken advantage of external consultants and ensure that it is a normal procedure. “As usual in large plurianual projects, strategic reviews are a common practice and are carried out several times during a large development project or infrastructure program,” claims Neom. “The Line remains a strategic priority and Neom focuses on maintaining operational continuity, improving efficiency and accelerating progress to meet the vision and general objectives of the project.” Why does the context import? Because, like Remember the agencythe country dealt with the price drop of oil, a minor foreign investment than the foresee and budgetary deficits. Bloomberg Precise That to balance its budget Saudi Arabia needs Brent barrel to be 96 dollars, a figure that rises to 113 if the internal expense of the FIP is included in the projects of the heir prince. Both values are above around $ 71 current. Are you lowering your expectations? The news of the project review comes only a few months after the Saudi authorities Sale your expectations On the development of The Line. At least as regards the calendar. The initial objective was that in 2030 the Megaciudad welcomed 1.5 million residents, but now the promoters estimate that there will be only 300,000, according to Another filtration Published in April by Bloomberg. The size of the city in 2030 will also be far from the target of 170 kilometers. The finished surface would be just 2.4 km. Some sources They point out that the total cost of Neom, including The Line and other initiatives, would amount to about 1.5 billion dollars. Is it standing? Although their promoters have had to reduce initial optimism and want to escape other voices about planning, something seems clear: The Line will not stay in an ambitious model and a handful of colorful infographics. Although there is still work ahead, the works They have been advancing On the ground, something that Saudi Arabia has been responsible for making it clear Sharing From time to time images of excavators, operators and land movements. Three months ago Giles Pendleton, operations director, public On LinkedIn a series of Aerial photos in which the progress of what several Neom projects seems, including infrastructure of the future corridor city of 170 km. “Neom is real,” defends the manager. On the same dates the embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Spain also disclosed images Of the works in one of the tunnels that will circulate trains and load between The Line and Oxagon. Images | Neom In Xataka | Saudi Arabia has insisted that The Line possesses all the absurd records of the world. The last: the longest pool

People have started rowing to touch their ass to the statue of the bear in Madrid. Makes as little sense as it seems

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Recently Dublin’s City Council did something unusual: He put an escort To the statue of a woman to prevent tourists from groking her breasts. Before the Irish session had even thought about Raise the monumentdedicated to Molly Maloneto leave his generous bronze bust (discolored after years and years of touch) out of reach of the caresses of the visitors. Molly Malone’s is not a unique case. If you approach the door of the Sun, in the heart of Madrid, you can also check how the celebration Bear and madroño statue That decorates the square for almost 60 years has the innkeepers and a leg of gold color for the constant of tourists and neighbors. A two -colored bear. Few more emblematic places in Madrid than Puerta del Sol. And few more iconic points in the square (and the city in general) than the famous Bear and madroño statuea work by sculptor Antonio Navarro that decorates the area since January 1967, although since then it has already changed several times of location. If today you approach to see it, it is likely, however, two details that are relatively recent. To start it is likely to meet tourists queuing to take photos next to the Úrsido. If you look, you will also see that the animal is two colors. Most have a dark tone, but one of the legs and tail are somewhat clearer, almost golden. Actually both details are related. If the animal has “faded” it is largely because of the touch of visitors. @koda_009 If you are in Madrid or visit the city, you cannot go without touching the sculpture of the bear and the madroño at the Puerta del Sol. The monument is one of the most important symbols of the capital and, according to the belief, in addition to bringing luck, touching it also guarantees to return to the city. #Elosoyelmadroño #Madrid #Spain #Puertadelsol #Europe #Sabiasque? #Sabiasque #comunidaddeMadrid #SPain #for you #Solmadrid ♬ Original sound – Koda Is it a matter of good luck? The legend says to touch Malone’s breasts Bring good luckbut … why do people grocery the tail and the leg of the bear of the door of the Sun? Basically for the same. A quick search in networks reveals that there are people who believe What to reach the tail will bring you good luck and will help him return to Madrid. Other versions ensure that what you have to touch the bear is actually the heel or that the objective changes According to the origin Who is sovere to: If you are from Madrid you must go to the tail, if you are a visitor you have to touch the leg. A matter of superstition, as is the case with the statue of Malone or other sobbed sculptures, such as The porcellino from Florence, which also has the polished snout based on the handle of tourists, or The testicles of the famous Toro of Wall Street. There are even more rocambolescas legends, such as the one that argues that those women who deliver a flower, kiss and touch the penis of The Victor Noir statuein a cemetery in Paris, they will enjoy love and sex. THE KEY: IMITATION. Superstitions apart, the explanation of why people caresses sculptures is much simpler (and mundane). At least in the case of the Madrid bear. The key was given in 2023 Madrid_Secreto in Tiktok: people feel the impulse to play statues and over time that ends up leaving a mark on the surface of the monuments that attracts the attention of more and more people. Result: the habit grows and feeds up until it becomes tradition. The equation is completed with the best Selfiethe desire to return on vacation with iconic photos and the amplifier effect of the networks. @vanessaencinals Well I don’t reach but it’s my fourth time in Madrid 😂❤️ #fyp #Madrid #vacations #SPain #Osomadrileño #Granvia #Puertadelsol ♬ You can count on me. Amaia Montero. LODVG – Video Covers “I’ve seen it in Tiktok”. The million dollar question in the case of the Statue of Puerta del Sol is … who was the first to touch the sculpture? When did that derive in a tradition? And how has it expanded so fast? Recently eldiario.es He approached To the square to talk to tourists and even a guide and discovered several things. To begin with, the handle of the Úrsido seems to have started a few years ago, at least before the pandemic. The historian José Manuel Moreno, in fact, points out that “it is not a new fashion” and points out that there are other sculptures that are also a victim of the touch, such as The curious neighborlocated on the main street with Almudena. People touch their ass in search of the same: fortune. Another of the conclusions that are taken when talking to people who approach the statue to touch it is that, although the habit of the handle perhaps comes from years ago, it has expanded basically thanks to social networks. “I’ve seen it on Tiktok,” Recognize A young woman from Jaén. And the truth is that a quick search arrives for find A handful of videos in which people are seen playing sculpture and talking about their supposed effects to return to Madrid or have luck. Touch statues? That is the million dollar question. Is it okay to touch statues installed in public spaces, even to the point that your patina is affected? Should institutions avoid it? In the case of the Malone statue, the Dublinous authorities are clear, although it is true that in their case influenced that tourists focus (with jokes included) on the bust of the figure. “I don’t like it and put limits … wherever it can truly be a problem. But of course, it’s hard to define,” Moreno admits. In the specific case of Navarro’s sculpture, one of the factors that could have influenced the touching is The last reform of the environment, which banks … Read more

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